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Curious about love and marriage? Uncertain how to strengthen your relationship skills? Our hand-curated Love and Marriage podcast is full of talks from acclaimed speakers who want to help. Every Friday, hear new advice from popular BYU guests as they share with you what they have learned about love.

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    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 74 EPISODES

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    The Love & Marriage podcast is a thought-provoking and engaging show that delves into the complex world of relationships and all its intricacies. Hosted by a diverse range of individuals, this podcast offers a unique perspective on love and marriage from different time periods. With each episode being longer than your typical conference talk, there is ample opportunity for the hosts to thoroughly discuss and explore various topics in great detail.

    One of the best aspects of The Love & Marriage podcast is the variety of speakers and the representation of different time periods. This diversity brings a richness to the content as it allows for a broader understanding of love and marriage throughout history. It provides listeners with an opportunity to learn about how relationships have evolved over time and gain new insights into their own lives. Furthermore, hearing from speakers who have experienced love in different eras adds depth to the discussions, as they provide valuable perspectives shaped by their unique experiences.

    Another noteworthy aspect of this podcast is its willingness to address controversial topics head-on. By discussing sensitive subjects such as polygamy and manipulation within relationships, The Love & Marriage podcast encourages listeners to critically analyze these issues. It doesn't shy away from exploring uncomfortable truths or shining a light on historical figures who may have engaged in questionable behavior. This openness creates an environment for thought-provoking conversations that go beyond surface-level discussions about love and marriage.

    However, it's important to note that some listeners may find certain episodes uncomfortable or triggering due to the nature of the discussions. For example, episodes that cover Joseph Smith's actions may be distressing for those who hold him in high regard or consider themselves part of his religious community. While The Love & Marriage podcast strives to present multiple perspectives, it's crucial for listeners to approach these conversations with an open mind and emotional preparedness.

    In conclusion, The Love & Marriage podcast offers a captivating exploration of love and marriage across different historical periods. With its diverse range of speakers and willingness to tackle controversial topics, this show provides a unique and thought-provoking listening experience. While it may not be for everyone due to its potential to trigger discomfort, those who are open to engaging in deep conversations about relationships will find this podcast both insightful and enlightening.



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    “To Me He Doth Not Stink”: Advocacy and Love | Gayla M. Sorenson | August 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 27:56


    We are all called to be advocates. Jesus Christ, our Advocate, teaches us how to represent causes and people with love and wisdom. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Empathy and the Pure Love of Christ | Elaine Walton | July 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 24:13


    Christ taught the pure doctrine to “love thy neighbour as thyself.” We do this by enhancing our ability to empathize with others. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What Do You Envision in Life? | Erich W. Kopischke | December 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 35:24


    Family and marriage are essential to true joy. Have a vision for and prioritize marriage and family in your own life. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Temples: Avenues to Exaltation | Elray L. Christiansen | August 1970

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 33:12


    God has restored temples to the earth. The ordinances of exaltation within lead to the redemption of the living and salvation of the dead. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Some of BYU's Responses to “The Family: A Proclamation to the World” | Alan J. Hawkins | June 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 39:13


    BYU’s response to the “The Family” proclamation includes classes, research, and majors that help students prepare for their future families. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mammon or Marriage? | W. Bradford Wilcox | November 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 33:32


    While many search for happiness through financial or career success, being married and having a family increases overall happiness more. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Unlocking the Door to the Blessings of Abraham | Julie B. Beck | March 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 43:20


    You can prepare for eternal marriage now by serving, sharing the gospel, doing temple and family history work, and being wise as you date. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Taking Sweet Counsel” | J. Bonner Ritchie | June 1991

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 38:52


    To improve our eternal relationships, we must take sweet counsel from the Lord in prayer and with others in councils. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Love of the Savior | Timothy B. Smith | February 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 28:37


    As we embody a spirit of love, we find increased happiness and joy in our individual lives. Love can strengthen our families and friendships. Click here to access the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Building An Eternal Home | Gordon B. Hinckley | November 1959

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 26:43


    An eternal home is one where eternal covenants are made and kept. Strive for a temple marriage, and treasure your spouse and children. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marriage Is Ordained of God | Brent A. Barlow | October 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 34:58


    Marriage is ordained of God and is the first bond of society. In a world where marriage is being discredited, be the difference and make it a priority. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Designed for Covenant Relationships | Jenet Jacob Erickson | November 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 35:44


    Entering into covenant relationships while we are on earth helps us to experience the truest intimacy—the perfect love the Father has for us. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Avoid It” | Lynn G. Robbins | September 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 33:44


    The Savior counsels us to completely avoid temptation instead of merely dealing with it when we are faced by it. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Agency or Inspiration—Which? | Bruce R. McConkie | February 1973

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 34:24


    Do we simply use our agency or do we rely on inspiration from God? The fact is that we can't move forward without either when we counsel with the Lord. Click this link to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “Rejoice in Christ Jesus, and Have No Confidence in the Flesh” | F. Enzio Busche | May 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 34:37


    As we choose to follow the Savior, and have no confidence in the contrary messages of the world, we will understand our great potential in His eternal plan. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Celestial Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie | November 1977

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 40:40


    The love of a celestial marriage can be powerful enough to overcome the trials of life, and even to overcome death itself. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Eternal Family | Merrill J. Bateman | January 1998

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 29:03


    When we know that there are eternal purposes of marriage and family, we are more motivated to treat those relationships with care. Click here to view the speech!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    “Loving with the Spirit and with the Understanding” | Marlin K. Jensen | March 1993

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 36:28


    With a testimony of the potential of marriage and family happiness, we are capable of loving with the spirit and with understanding. Click here to view the speech page!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    To Have Peace and Happiness | Richard G. Scott | September 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 28:54


    Why is marriage important? Elder Scott testifies of the blessings of marriage and temple covenants through interviewing a young couple. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Right Person, the Right Place, the Right Time | Thomas Holman | August 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 37:00


    Marriage can be an intimidating decision, but we have been given all we need to find the right person, the right place, and the right time for us. Click here to view the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Disciples of Jesus Christ—Defenders of Marriage | Russell M. Nelson | August 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 21:14


    Family life will be your most enduring reward. Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ will be called upon as defenders of marriage and family. Click here to view the speech page. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Choose an Eternal Companion | Bruce R. McConkie | May 1966

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 19:24


    The most important decision you can make in this life is choosing your eternal companion. Don't settle for less than eternity. Access the speech page here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marriage is Honorable | Spencer W. Kimball | September 1973

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 61:12


    The Lord has instituted marriage for our happiness and for the well-being of children. Prepare now to marry and to make your marriage eternal and strong. Access the speech page here. See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

    To Have Peace and Happiness | Richard G. Scott | September 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 40:42


    Why is marriage important? Elder Scott testifies of the blessings of marriage and temple covenants through interviewing a young couple. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Gospel of Relationships | Marleen Williams | May 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 29:03


    It is important to build loving relationships instead of competing with others. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Do I Love Thee? | Jeffrey R. Holland | February 2000

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 34:30


    In all relationships, but especially in romance, charity - including selflessness, kindness, tolerance, and support - is the love that "never faileth." Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hanging Out, Hooking Up, and Celestial Marriage | Bruce A. Chadwick | May 2002

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 29:38


    In a time where hooking up is more popular than dating, Dr. Chadwick gives vital advice on how to make and keep righteous relationships. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Some Things We Have Learned- Together | Jeffrey R. and Patricia T. Holland | January 1985

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 36:39


    Jeffrey and Patricia Holland share the lessons they have learned in their marriage, with great counsel for developing healthy relationships. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Repentance and Forgiveness in Marriage | Richard B. Miller | January 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 22:47


    The eternal principles of repentance and forgiveness build strong and happy relationships in marriage. Learn to say "I'm sorry" and to let go of resentment. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Experience of Love and the Limitations of Psychological Explanation | Brent D. Slife | May 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 33:56


    The common Cartesian, egoistic theories in psychology fall short when describing the unselfish, gracious, and unexplainable phenomenon of love. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Love is Life and Life Hath Immortality | Barbara B. Smith | February 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 44:34


    Love of all kinds is life and is meant to be immortal and eternal. As we seek to create loving relationships, we will change the world into the eternities. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "As I Have Loved You": Emulating the Savior's Example of Agency-Based Love in Dating and Marriage Relationships | Jason S. Carroll | April 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 30:01


    Dr. Jason Carroll discusses why we should remember that love is a fruit of good relationships, not the root. He encourages Christlike behavior in dating. Click here to view the speech.Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Celestial Marriage—A Little Heaven on Earth | Robert D. Hales | November 1976

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 35:50


    Elder Robert D. Hales teaches that celestial marriage is one of God's greatest blessings; however, it requires humility and diligence to prepare for and create a happy, eternal family. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ten Keys to Successful Dating and Marriage Relationships | Hugh W. Pinnock | May 1981

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 36:24


    Marriage is key for our exaltation, but successful marriages do not come without hard work. Elder Hugh W. Pinnock offers ten suggestions for happier marriages. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Marriage, Family Law, and the Temple | Bruce C. Hafen | January 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 45:47


    In a world where family ideals consistently gravitate toward convenience, Elder Hafen reminds us of the order of marriage taught in the Lord's temples. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Eternal Marriage | Elray L. Christiansen | February 1953

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 28:50


    Indescribable blessings come from eternal marriage. Elray L. Christiansen reminds young adults that temple marriage is an essential part of their journey to God. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Love and Marriage | Theodore M. Burton | June 1986

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 31:04


    Divorce is, sadly, all too common. Elder Theodore M. Burton's speech focuses on the great love story of Adam and Eve and how to keep your marriage strong. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “And the Greatest of These Is Love” | Gordon B. Hinckley | February 1978

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 24:55


    Love is not just an investment; it is an adventure. It is not an idyllic dream; it happens. President Hinckley reminds us of the sacred nature of love. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Price of Love | H. Hal Visick | July 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 39:32


    H. Hal Visick shares his thoughts on Godly love and the sacrifices requisite to attain it. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Law of Increasing Returns | Henry B. Eyring, Mar 1982

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 38:25


    Much less known than the economic law of decreasing returns is the spiritual law of increasing returns. Working and waiting are worth the blessings. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Avoid It | Lynn G. Robbins, Sep 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 33:00


    Lynn G. Robbins teaches that the Savior counsels us to avoid temptation rather than trying to resist it. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    We Have Everything | F. Melvin Hammond, Feb 2004

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 31:03


    After losing a home and all their possessions—twice—this family learned that as long as you have family, good friends, and the gospel, you have everything. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New and Everlasting Covenant of Marriage | Bruce R. McConkie, Apr 1960

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 25:51


    If we want our marriage to last beyond this life, we must be faithful to the new and everlasting covenant of marriage we've made with our spouse and God. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

    Make God and His Kingdom the Center of Your Life | Keith B. McMullin, Oct 2003

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 21:04


    Keith B. McMullin shares his testimony that as we increasingly love God and His kingdom and make them our primary focus, we will find that all of the "compartments" of our lives are blessed. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

    A Divine Nature and Destiny | Angel Abrea, Jun 1999

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 39:34


    Angel Abrea teaches that we have a divine nature and destiny, which includes sacred roles to fulfill. The most important of those roles are fatherhood and motherhood. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

    A Banquet of Consequences (Excerpted) | Quentin L. Cook, Feb 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 9:01


    Quentin L. Cook teaches that choices have consequences. Satan tries to convince otherwise, but his plan only brings misery. God's plan brings lasting happiness. Support the show: https://ldsp-pay.ldschurch.org/donations/byu/byu-speeches.html

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