11:10 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

 

Elder Robert D. Hales

Devotional Address

Tuesday, August 19

Marriott Center (MC)

 

 

Gaye Strathearn

Handmaids of the Lord in the New Testament Gospels

W-111 Benson Building (BNSN)

 

W            The Nativity through the Eyes of the Women

Th            The Samaritan Woman at the Well and the Woman Who Anointed Jesus’ Feet

F              Mary, Martha, and Mary Magdalene

 

Wayne E. Brickey

The Power of the Word to Cleanse, Change, Edify, and Unite—Blessings for Individuals and Families

W-112 Benson Building (BNSN)

 

W            Power to Cleanse

Th            Power to Change and Edify

F              Power to Unite

 

S. Dee Barrett

Differing Communication Needs—Are Others Receiving the Message You Intended to Send?

377 Clyde Building (CB)

 

W            Differing Communication Needs: Blessings, Not Stumbling Blocks

Th            Powerful Messages Sent through Unspoken Words: Nonverbal Communication

F              The Power of Attitude in Communication

 

Paul R. Warner

Gospel Appreciation and Conversion

de Jong, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)

 

W            The Lord Calls His Prophets

Th            Divine Answers to Life Challenges

F              Some Impacts of the Founding Fathers (Benjamin Franklin and John Adams) on Presidents of the United States and LDS Prophets

 

Donna B. Nielsen

Ancient Cultural Keys That Enhance Our Scriptural Understanding

Madsen, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)

 

W            “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” (Psalm 139:14): Body Imagery in the Scriptures (Part 1)

Th            “My Liver Is Poured Upon the Earth” (Lamentations 2:11): Body Imagery in the Scriptures (Part 2)

F              Adorned as a Bridegroom: Clothing Symbolism in Scripture

 

Kenneth L. Higbee

Critical Keys to Mastering Your Memory

Pardoe, Harris Fine Arts Center (HFAC)

 

W            Attention: Now I Get It

Th            Meaning: Making Sense of It All

F              Association: That Reminds Me

 

Lawrence R. Flake

Beyond the Veil

Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center (HC)

 

W            Life After Life—The Postmortal Spirit World

Th            Joseph Smith’s Poetic Rewriting of the Vision of the Degrees of Glory (D&C 76)

F              A Positive Look at the Latter-day Concept of Hell

 

Stan G. Crippen

Calming the Storms within and Progressing toward Happiness

1102 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)

 

W            It’s the Little Things That Count—Spouses

Th            It’s the Little Things That Count—Families

F              Enjoying the Everyday Journey of Life—Measuring Success, Priorities, and Happiness

 

Ellen Allred, Russell W. Bryant, Joseph Roberson

Bringing BYU to You: Education Anytime, Anywhere, for Anyone

2107 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)

 

W            Discover 600 Ways to Learn at Home: Taking Personal Enrichment, High School, and College Independent Study Courses to Enrich Your Life (Russell W. Bryant)

Th            Supplement Your Child’s Education: Helping Your Students Graduate from High School and Prepare for College with BYU Independent Study Courses (Joseph Roberson)

F              Finish at Home What You Started at BYU: Introducing the Bachelor of General Studies (Ellen Allred)

 

Kevin Hinckley

Rebellion—Fortifying Our Youth, Reclaiming Our Prodigals

3108 Jesse Knight Building (JKB)

 

W            When Hearts Go Cold: The Nature of Rebellion

Th            Good Families/Rebellious Kids: The Effect of Parental Styles

F              Now What Do I Do? Healing Our Adult Prodigals

 

Timothy W. Bothell

Helping Others Feel and Recognize the Spirit

B092 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB)

 

W            Raising Children to Feel and Recognize the Spirit

Th            Helping Investigators Feel and Recognize the Spirit

F              Increasing the Spirit in Your Life through the Ordinance of the Sacrament

 

V-Ann Ludlow

Making the Most of Your Missionary’s Mission

B190 Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB)

 

W            The Prepared Missionary—Seven Traits of a Successful Missionary

Th            Support from Home, Part 1—The Long-Distance Companion

F              Support from Home, Part 2—The Strength in Being Positive

 

Victor L. Ludlow

The Savior’s Three Major Sermons in 3 Nephi

Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building (JSB)

 

W            The Sermon at the Temple in Bountiful (3 Nephi 11–14)

Th            The Law and the Covenant Discourse (3 Nephi 15–16)

F              The Covenant People Discourse (3 Nephi 20–22)

 

Elder Robert D. Hales

Campus Devotional

Marriott Center (MC)

Tuesday Only

 

Daniel C. Peterson

The Continuing Presence of the Past

Marriott Center (MC)

 

W            What You should Know about the Qur’an

Th            Sunnis, Shi’ites, Sufis, Wahhabis, Taliban, and the Rest: Who Are They and What Do They Want?

F              The Rise of Islam in the West: Threat or Opportunity?

 

Mark E. Beecher

Feeding the Sheep without Being Eaten Alive: Teaching in the Home and Church

445 Martin Building (MARB)

 

W            Creative Ways to Establish Order in the Home and Classroom without Losing the Spirit

Th            “If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear”: How to Maximize Your Lesson Preparation for Powerful Presentation

F              Increasing Student Participation (and Participation from Your Children)

 

Robert I. Eaton

The Gospel Is Good News

446 Martin Building (MARB)

 

W            “That Your Joy Might Be Full” (John 15:11)

Th            “Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” (Mark 5:34)

F              Hope, an Anchor to Our Souls

 

Lawrence D. Stevenson

The Lord’s Laws of Prosperity (Pride Does Not Have to Follow)

455 Martin Building (MARB)

 

W            The Lord Prospers Those Who Put Their Trust in Him

Th            The Dangers of Setting Our Hearts upon Riches

F              “Therefore They Were Liberal to All” (Alma 1:30)

 

Ronald J. Schwendiman

The Church Online: Tools, Treasures, What’s New, and You!

456 Martin Building (MARB)

 

W            What’s New This Year on Church Web Sites

Th            “Hidden Treasures” on Church Web Sites

F              Getting Involved Personally Online to Further the Work

 

Jeffrey L. Sermon

Building Bridges to the Heart (Youth)

East Floor, Smith Fieldhouse (SFH)

 

W            The Happy Heart: Believing Who I Really Am

Th            The Pure Heart: Understanding the Law of Chastity

F              The Peaceful Heart: Being Friends with Agency

 

9:50–10:45 a.m. Single-Session Classes in

250 Spencer W. Kimball Tower (SWKT)

               

W            Athletics at BYU (Thomas A. Holmoe)

Th            BYU Men’s Basketball (Terry A. Nashif)

F              Creating a Gospel-Centered Family Life: How to Effectively Deal with Everyday Problems Within a Family Setting (M. Sean Covey)

 

Steven C. Harper

The Law of Consecration: Past and Present

151 Tanner Building (TNRB)

 

W            The Law of Consecration in the Doctrine and Covenants

Th            The Law of Consecration Is Not the United Order

F              What is the Relationship between Tithing and Consecration?

 

Carrie M. Wrigley

“Male and Female Created He Them” (Genesis 1:27): Understanding, Honoring, and Bridging Gender Differences

3220–3224 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

 

W            Chemistry: Creating Meaningful Connections between How His Brain Works and How Her Brain Works

Th            Communication: Promoting Mutual Understanding through Her Way of Talking and His Way of Talking

F              Companionship: Man and Woman Working in Unity, Side by Side, Forever

 

Marie C. Ricks

Home Organization: The Better Way to Live—Organizing, Housecleaning, and Food Storage

3228 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

 

W            Organizing for Your Son’s or Daughter’s Mission

Th            Housecleaning Methods: Keeping Ahead of the Mess, the Dust, and the Grime

F              Food and Home Storage: A Better Way to Be Self-Sufficient for Those Who Don’t Have Time for Another Trip to the Store

 

Brent L. Top

“What Is This Thing That Men Call Death?”—LDS Teachings About the Spirit World

3280–3290 Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

 

W            “Enveloped in Flaming Fire”—Attributes and Abilities of the Spirit Body

Th            “Better Worlds and Greater Light”—Conditions of the Spirit World

F              “A Preparation for Life”—Knowledge About DYING Teaches Us About LIVING

 

Joseph F. McConkie

The Plain Truth

Ballroom, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

 

W            “Faith” Requires Faith

Th            Saving Truths Never Go Unopposed

F              Compromising Gospel Principles Never Brings Peace

 

Byron R. Merrill

Insights from the Book of Mormon: 4 Nephi–Moroni 10

Varsity, Wilkinson Student Center (WSC)

 

W            4 Nephi–Mormon 7: Mormon—Faithful Leader

Th            Mormon 8–Ether 6: Moroni—A Voice of Warning

F              Ether 7–Moroni 10: Moroni—Final Witness