BYU Devotional Address - 2021

Tonya H. Fischio, Assistant Dean of Communications at Brigham Young University.

Richard A. Gill, Dean of Undergraduate Education.

Ellen Knell, Associate Director of Instruction and Cirriculum at the Center for Language Studies.

Kimberly O. Jenkins, Communications Director.

Brad P. Owens, Business Ethics professor, Marriot School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Ali Crandall, Associate Professor of Public Health at Brigham Young University.

Michelle H. Bennett, information technology assistant vice president at Brigham Young University.

Grant Jensen, Dean of the BYU College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences.

Dr. Mary Davis, professor of microbiology and molecular biology at Brigham Young University.

Rick Anderson, University Librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University.

Elder Brian K. Taylor of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Steven J. Hafen, Administrative Vice President of Brigham Young University.

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Evan A. Schmutz of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brother Jan E. Newman, Second Counselor in the Sunday School Presidency.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder K. Brett Nattress of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President C. Shane Reese and Sister Wendy W. Reese of Brigham Young University.

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Peter M. Johnson of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jenet Erickson, associate professor in Religious Education at Brigham Young University.

Susan H. Porter, Primary General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Kevin W. Pearson of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Michael S. Drake, professor of accounting at the Marriott School of Business at BYU.

Kendra M. Hall-Kenyon, Interim Dean of the McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University.

Steven J. Lund, Young Men General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Dallin H. Oaks, First Counselor of the First Presidency.

President Kevin J Worthen, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Janis Nuckolls, professor in the Department of Linguistics at Brigham Young University.

Christopher Mattson, professor of mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University.

Stacey Shaw, associate professor of social work at Brigham Young University.

Rachel Wadham, librarian for the education and juvenile collection at the Harold B. Lee Library.

Tiffany Turley Bowcut, Title IX coordinator at Brigham Young University.

Richard Osguthorpe, Dean of the David O. McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University.

Adam T. Woolley, Dean of Graduate Studies of Brigham Young University.

Tracy Flinders, Vice President of Information Technology of Brigham Young University.

Neill F. Marriott, former Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency.

Anthony Sweat, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder Kelly R. Johnson of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Megan Sanborn Jones, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University.

Elder Vern P. Stanfill of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Justin Collings, Associate Dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his wife, Patricia T. Holland.

Sister Camille N. Johnson, Primary General President.

President of Brigham Young University, President Kevin J. Worthen, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder W. Mark Bassett of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gilbert W. Fellingham, professor of statistics at Brigham Young University.

Julie L. Valentine, associate dean in the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University.

Rebecca L. Craven, Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency.

W. Christopher Waddell, First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric.

Elder Paul B. Pieper of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Dale G. Renlund, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President of Brigham Young University, President Kevin J Worthen, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

John B. Bingham, associate dean at the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Lisa Valentine Clark, Comedian, actor, and host of “The Lisa Show.”

Melissa F. Western, faculty fellow in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.

Steven A. Smith, director of Student Development Services at Brigham Young University.

Tracianne B. Neilsen, associate professor of physics at Brigham Young University.

Steven C. Harper, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University.

Liz Darger, senior associate athletic director at Brigham Young University.

Rick Jellen, associate dean of the College of Life Sciences at Brigham Young University.

Niwako Yamawaki, professor of psychology at Brigham Young University.

Ryan Gabriel, assistant professor of sociology at Brigham Young University.

Elder Kyle S. McKay of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mark L. Pace, Sunday School General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Janalee Emmer, associate director at the Museum of Art at Brigham Young University.

Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Elder José A. Teixeira of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

L. Todd Budge, Second Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

President of Brigham Young University, President Kevin J Worthen, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder D. Todd Christofferson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Brian K. Ashton, 2nd Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency.

Elder M. Russell Ballard of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Wilford W. Andersen of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Carolyn Billings, Director of Sports Medicine at Brigham Young University.

Elder Carl B. Cook of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Richard J. Maynes of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kevin J Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Lynn G. Robins of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Gayla M. Sorenson, Dean of Admissions in the J. Reuben Clark Law School.

Kirt R. Saville, Director of the BYU School of Music.

Paul Caldarella, Associate Professor of the McKay School of Education.

Eva Witesman, Associate Professor of the BYU Marriott School of Business.

Ray T. Clifford, Director of the BYU Center for Language Studies.

Diane Thueson Reich, Associate Professor from the School of Music.

Keith J. Wilson, Professor of Ancient Scripture.

McKay Christensen, Managing Director of Alumni and External Relations.

Eric Gillett, BYU Professor of Graphic Design.

Erin Kramer Holmes, BYU Professor in the School of Family Life.

Keith Vorkink, Professor in the BYU Marriott School of Management.

Elder Weatherford T. Clayton of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cassy Budd, Professor of the School of Accountancy.

Elder Quentin L. Cook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Craig Manning, Performance Psychology Consultant for BYU Athletics.

Elder Douglas D. Holmes, First Counselor of the Young Men General Presidency.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife Peggy S. Worthen.

President Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women's General President.

Jodi Maxfield, Artistic Director of the BYU Cougarettes.

Matthew O. Richardson, Advancement Vice President of Brigham Young University.

David M. Whitchurch, Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University.

David C. Dollahite, Professor of Family Life at Brigham Young University.

Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and wife Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

David H. Moore, Associate Dean and Professor of BYU's J. Reuben Clark Law School.

Wade J. Hollingshaus, Chair of the Department of Theatre and Media Arts at Brigham Young University

Michael A. Goodman, associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University.

Timothy W. McLain, professor of mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University.

Michelle Stott James, professor of German and Russian at Brigham Young University.

Alan R. Harker, associate Academic Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at BYU.

Sarah M. Coyne, associate professor of Human Development at Brigham Young University.

Blake E. Peterson, professor in the Department of Mathematics Education at Brigham Young University

Rebecca Schroeder, Acquisitions Librarian and Department Chair at Brigham Young University.

Stephen W. Liddle, Professor of Information Systems at the Marriott School of Management.

Jeffery N. Bunker, Associate Executive Director of Student Academic and Advisement Services at BYU.

Jennifer Rockwood, Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer Team at Brigham Young University.

Elder Larry R. Lawrence of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Rickelle Richards, associate professor of Dietetics at Brigham Young University.

Elder Marcus B. Nash of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Scott C. Esplin, Associate Professor in the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.

Elder Allan F. Packer of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Bonnie Brinton Anderson, director of Master of Information Systems Management at BYU.

Elder Larry Y. Wilson of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Leslee Thorne-Murphy, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of English at BYU.

Elder Dean M. Davies of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Sterling C. Hilton, Chair of the Depart­ment of Educational Leadership and Foundations at BYU.

Ed Eyestone, Director of Track and Field at Brigham Young University.

Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Elder Neil L. Andersen of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Claudine Bigelow, Professor of Viola at the Brigham Young University School of Music.

Barry Willardson, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brigham Young University.

Jennifer Paustenbaugh, University Librarian at the Harold B. Lee Library at BYU.

Mark B. Colton, professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University.

Sondra Heaston, associate professor in the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University.

E. Jeffrey Hill, professor of Family Life at Brigham Young University.

Diane Strong-Krause, associate professor and Chair of the Department of Linguistics at BYU.

Michael Middleton, Assistant Athletic Director of Athletics at Brigham Young University.

Kerry M. Muhlestein, Director of Research in the Department of Ancient Scripture at BYU.

Casey C. Peterson, Associate Dean of Students at Brigham Young University.

Michael D. Brown, professor of Cell Biology and Physiology at Brigham Young University.

Carl Hernandez III, professor of Law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Elder Kent F. Richards of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jennifer B. Nielson, Chemistry Professor at Brigham Young University.

David W. Hart, Associate Professor at the Marriott School of Management at BYU..

Cheryl A. Esplin, Second Counselor in the General Primary Presidency.

Todd B. Parker, professor in the Department of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University.

Elder Don R. Clarke of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kevin J. Worthen, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen.

Lloyd D. Newell, host of Music & the Spoken Word.

Elder Erich W. Kopischke of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Scott Swofford, Television Series and Movie Executive Producer.

Elder David F. Evans of the Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Mark Alden Callister, Professor in the Department of Communications at Brigham Young University.

Dan Clark, CEO of Clark Success Systems.

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Enlightening messages from leaders and educators to the BYU student body.

William B. Lund, Associate University Librarian for Information Technology at BYU.

Sherri Patten Palmer, associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing at BYU.

R. Bruce Money, professor of Marketing and International Business at Brigham Young University.

James L. Slaughter, Chaplain of Brigham Young University.

Alexander L. Baugh, professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University.

Brent E. Nelson, member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at BYU.

Trenton L. Hickman, associate professor of English at Brigham Young University.

Steven M. Glover, professor and associate dean of the BYU Marriott School of Management.

Lawrence C. Walters, professor of public management at Brigham Young University.

Chad Lewis, associate athletic director of development.

Elder Larry M. Gibson, 1st Counselor of the Young Men's General Presidency.

Jane H. Lassetter, associate professor of nursing at Brigham Young University.

Suzanne Julian, Instructio Coordinator for the Harold B. Lee Library of Brigham Young University.

Elder Anthony D. Perkins of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jonathan G. Sandberg, professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University.

Bishop Gary E. Stevenson, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cecil O. Samuelson, President of Brigham Young University, and his wife Sharon G. Samuelson.

Scott E. Ferrin, professor in the Department of Educational Leader­ship and Foundations at BYU.

Bishop Gérald Caussé, Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

C. Shane Reese, professor of statistics at Brigham Young University.

Elder Ulisses Soares of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Peggy H. Anderson, professor in the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University.

Neal L. Cox, associate dean of students at Brigham Young University.

Elder Lynn G. Robbins of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Cecil O. Samuelson of Brigham Young University and wife Sharon G. Samuelson.

Elder M. Russell Ballard of The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Kristin L. Matthews, associate professor of English at Brigham Young University.

Curt Holman, associate professor in the Department of Dance at Brigham Young University.

Gary C. Barton, associate dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communications at BYU.

Tyler J. Jarvis, professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University.

D. Kelly Ogden, professor emeritus of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University.

Brian Santiago, senior associate athletic director at Brigham Young University.

Kelly D. Patterson, professor in the Department of Political Science at Brigham Young University.

Larry Tucker, professor of health science at Brigham Young University.

Gary E. Arnoldson, controller for the McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University.

Ryan Holmes, director of digital media for BYU Broadcasting.

Michelle Michelle Marchant, professor of Counseling Psychology and Special Education.

James D. Gordon III, professor of law at the J. Reuben Clark Law School.

Rosemary M. Wixom, Primary General President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints..

Gordon E. Limb, director of the School of Social Work at Brigham Young University.

Elder Donald L. Hallstrom of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

JanieJanie Penfield, associate athletic director and senior woman administrator at BYU.

David Rolph Seely, religion professor of the BYU Jerusalem Center.

Elaine S. Dalton, Young Women general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Cecil O. Samuelson, President of Brigham Young University, and wife Sharon G. Samuelson.

Elder Bruce D. Porter of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Nancy Wentworth, Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University.

Paul V. Johnson, commissioner of the Church Educational System.

James R. Rasband, dean of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Ray L. Huntington, professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University.

T. Jeffrey Wilks, former director of the School of Accountancy at Brigham Young University.

Elder Steven E. Snow of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Cecil O. and Sister Sharon G. Samuelson of Brigham Young University.

Elder Tad R. Callister of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Donald W. Parry, member of the International Team of Translators of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Patricia Ravert, dean of the College of Nursing at Brigham Young University.

D. Gordon Smith, associate dean at BYU’s J. Reuben Clark Law School.

Douglas R. McKinlay, associate professor of Advertising in the Department of Communications at BYU.

Stanley A. Johnson, teaching professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University.

Melissa Heath, associate professor of Counseling Psychology and Special Education at BYU.

J. Michael Hunter, chair of the Department of Religion and Family History, Harold B. Lee Library.

John P. Hoffman, professor in the Department of Sociology at Brigham Young University.

Thomas H. Morris, author and geologist.

Amy Petersen Jensen, associate dean in the College of Fine Arts and Communications at BYU.

Elder Stanley G. Ellis of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Dallan R. Moody, associate athletic director of athletics at Brigham Young University.

Elder Patrick Kearon of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Thomas H. Fletcher, director of the Advanced Combustion Engineering Research Center (ACERC).

Michael L. Dunn, chair of the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science at BYU.

President Julie B. Beck, General Relief Society President.

President Cecil O. and Sister Sharon G. Samuelson, president and wife of Brigham Young University.

President Thomas S. Monson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.