To begin, I am a new priesthood teacher (14yrs). Yesterday, I was browsing through some criticism of the church and joseph smith, and BoM being plagiarized, and I had never felt so defeated in my whole life, and began to think, with more despair than ever, is this church really true. So I did what I usually do. I prayed. I prayed for an answer and sign. Little did I know until today, January 25th, 2019, that the very day I went through the trials, my prayer was answered. Everything Brother Corbridge said felt like it was made like he was talking to me. I am still stunned, and know that just the fact that my prayer was answered so fast and in such a wonderful way, that I know this is the true church of god. This was a miracle to me, and I am happy to be a member of this church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. And this will forever be a part of my testimony.

@infinitesuccess1848

5 жыл бұрын

Chanse Bunker Love it, Thanks for sharing your testimony and faith. What a miracle that you found this talk in response to your prayer. I love that you prayed about your questions!!!

@apet1712

5 жыл бұрын

God bless you sweet Son of God for your humility and Faith to know to turn to the Lord and in Faith and Submissiveness, receive your answer by the Power of the Holy Ghost. Remember this experience always! Doubt not Fear not. It is the power of the word of God Hebrews 4:12 ⚔️ 🔥

@steveclarke5347

5 жыл бұрын

You are an impressive young man. Cling to this part of your testimony forever! The adversary and others will attempt to test and try your testimony your entire life - do not forget your experience. You may even want to write it down.

@stewartritchey7602

5 жыл бұрын

The scientific method says, very simply, "try it and see if it works". It does spiritually as well as temporally.

@josephpacetexas

5 жыл бұрын

How lovely!

This talk never gets old.

When I was defeated by homesickness, doubt and fear back in 2002, this man saved my life. He listened to me, counseled with me and ultimately convinced me to stay and see my two years to the end. It was the most amazing privilege to have this great man as my mission president, to constantly be so near to such an endless fountain of knowledge and wisdom.

@glennlewman1377

5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Choate His talk "the Way"saved me. Eternally Grateful

@PlaxdrumJ

5 жыл бұрын

Glad yall are doing good. God is good.

@s.5970

5 жыл бұрын

So, where you there when he gave "The fourth missionary" talk? how was it? cause that talk changed my mission and my life. That talk is almost too powerful to study, but how was it in real life?

@notyours7314

5 жыл бұрын

Choate, I had no idea. I am glad you stayed and was able to meet you.

@jvhill1782

5 жыл бұрын

@@s.5970 it was an amazing talk. I still have my copy and refer to it from time to time. It is a great missionary talk and a great talk to members of the church.

My Dad offered to watch my three children while my wife and I went to our room so we could watch this talk together He wanted my wife and I had to watch it together with no distractions lol My dad knew I had questions about church history and things I’ve seen online. This talk really helped strengthen my testimony and my wife’s testimony. I know my Dad was inspired to share this talk with me. I’m so thankful for the opportunity to repent Because of my Savior and redeemer Jesus Christ.

This has to be one of the top ten talks of all time. Why anyone would thumbs down this is beyond me.

@omrayluap

3 жыл бұрын

#1 in my book...

@vippy61

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. One of top ten for sure!

@MarathonMiler

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Do you have any other recommendations on your top 10 list?

@kellysmall9934

3 жыл бұрын

@marathonmiler google top ten BYU speeches. They have top ten of all time and top ten of the decade. Some amazing talks.

@n8wixom

3 жыл бұрын

I agree my brother This is one of my favorite encore talks

Every member needs to hear this talk.

A dear friend of mine, who converted to the Restored Gospel 2 years ago, has struggled since then with both the natural man and the deceptions of man, which have attacked his testimony relentlessly. I went through the same adversity over 50 years ago as a young college student, and I encouraged my young friend to persist in the testimony that first opened the Heavens to his soul. I am grateful that he not only found this talk by Elder Corbridge through his own efforts and the Spirit's guidance, but shared it with me, because I consider it a valuable tool of the God of the Heaven to strengthen the faith of many who struggle with the darkness of our day. Because of my struggle years ago I am firmer in my faith in my Savior than I otherwise would be. I pray that all who similarly struggle might also feel that "peace that passeth all understanding" that comes to all who know and love Him, of which Elder Corbridge so aptly testifies.

I have listened to this countless times. I am listening again as I'm giving a lesson in Gospel Doctrine. This is phenomenal and brings clarity to our purpose and a strength to our faith. For true believers this is a treasure of golden wisdom.

"I have a lot of questions, but I don't have any doubts, I know what I know."

This talk is by far one of the most powerful and straight shooting testimony of God and the light he has for us. I am moved and inspired after listening to him. I will show this to my wife and children for them to realize that he speaks truth and is inspired of God and Jesus Christ. It would be my wish that the world would hear his words to help them gain strength in the knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Father and the Restored Gospel..

He literally just bore his testimony in my sacrament meeting today and he’s not in our ward….half way through his speaking I thought he sounded like an apostle or something, such eloquent speech. So when he sat down and the lady after him got up, she was like “[I felt prompted to listen your ‘Stand Forever’ talk this morning and now BOOM! Here you are!”] it was very cool :) He shared that he believes be church-centered and Christ-centered, so from my understanding I think he’s imploring of us to focus more on Jesus Christ in everything we do….

I’ve listened to this several times…such an amazing talk. I know what he speaks about is true. Stand Forever Saints!

The most inspiring and powerful talk I've heard since joining the church in 1976. I've been staggering but this is a punch in the face I've needed. I don't have doubt just questions.

I have listened to this talk over and over and each time I learn something new. I have precious children who have left the church because of all of those secondary questions. You can’t defend the faith with them because they are so lost in the quagmire. If only I could get them to listen to this amazing talk. Thank you so much for your sincere testimony of the plan of Salvation.

@tamara4419

3 жыл бұрын

Two of my children have left the church also because of the secondary questions. And like you, I have listened to this talk over and over - waiting for the opportunity when the hearts of my children will be softened to discuss these things.

@brianastle6954

Жыл бұрын

Across the church there are so very many who have the same experience you describe, including my family. Mortality truly binds us together with common challenges to overcome. Am grateful for your expression.

@jennydc8

3 ай бұрын

A large percentage of active LDS in the USA have a family member or close relative step-away from the church. Our family has a few children who have left also. The Gospol topic essays led the path out because of the progressive revisionist church-history tone. Some active LDS scholars present a Joseph who utilized multiple seerstones and magic, and treasure digging, not using the Urim & Thummim, nor the gold plates, etc. But there are conservative LDS scholars who look at the same history and believe Joseph and Oliver at their word, that Joseph used the Urim & Thummim.... I read their books and listen to their podcasts. John W Welch believes Joseph's word. And so does Jonathan Neville.. for starters. As do Ezra Taft Benson, Joseph Fielding Smith, Mark E Peterson, Craig Ostler.!

You are absolutely incredible. Your talk blew me away. How profound! If anyone does not get this, it's either because they genuinely lack understanding or they simply choose to feel offended by truth and and so they choose to harden their hearts. And if that's the case, how sad indeed. We pray for such and hope they will come around 🙏🏿. Thank you so much for your beautiful faith. You are truly an instrument in the hands of the Lord, a true disciple of Jesus Christ. The Spirit of Christ has spoken. Who can not hear? Humble yourself before God through prayer and ask. God won't lead you astray.

His quote on the Holy Ghost is the most powerful quote I've heard. I have it written down and it is at my desk at work. A constant reminder of this incredible gift. We too often live way below our privilege.

I appreciate how he worded the Church is "the Kingdom of God on the earth" as opposed to saying "it is the only true church on the earth". The latter is a stumbling block for so many.

@JaredinUtah

2 ай бұрын

This stood out to me too and I connect with this so much at this stage in my conversation and testimony.

I prayed to be able to find something useful to listen to and I was led here tonight. Holy Cow! What a fantastic talk that I go back to on occasion.

When I was widowed in 1990 my family was blessed by Lawrence Corbridge. He supported me spiritually and taught me the truths of no despairing but remaining faithful and keeping my life simple. He knew my name and those of my family. He loved and respected my husband Steve and blessed him with the priesthood which brought him great comfort in his final days on the earth. In a day and age when so many members of the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints are falling away and becoming discouraged this talk speaks to them. It is do not become discouraged but stand strong, be brave and and carry on!

I have a solid testimony of the Gospel! It is a waste of time study this ant-stuff. Whenever I read it I felt an evil presence. I’ll spent my time on the good things.

I have second thoughts, sometimes. I have doubts about certain things. Then I pray about it. I am always comforted and testified to by the Holy Spirit. The naysayers cannot understand this because they choose not to. I have to consider the motives and sources of dissension. Usually, they are simply saying "Oh yeah?" when they hear a truth or someone witnesses to them. They have nothing to offer except darkness, doubt, and fear. Sometimes they call it "empowerment". Empowerment to....what? To glory in one's own sins, as Korihor said to do. "And thus he did preach unto them, leading away the hearts of many, causing them to lift up their heads in their wickedness...."

Knowledge is crucial to avoid deception and discern between truth and error

All 4 methods are required to know the truth. 1. Scientific Method - experimenting upon the truth 2. Analytical Method - gathering, organizing and weighing evidence relevant to a question 3. Academic Method - study of the written word 4. Divine Method - incorporates the three other methods and taps into the power of heaven. “Ultimately the things of God are made known by the Spirit of God which is usually a still, small voice"

@V.Hansen.

3 жыл бұрын

Well said. The first 3 are part of "by study" and when put with the pure knowledge of God strait from the source "by faith" our knowledge is sure.

This is my favorite BYU speech. I think it goes so well through so many important things: you can never prove something by disproving everything else, at least in this world of finite knowledge and time. Affirmative proof is necessary. I love how he combines the ideas of using logic and reasoning with the Spirit of God. He gave us brains for a reason: we ought to use them. He also gave us the capacity to feel and be touched by the Spirit: that we must also learn to use. In the world, the common belief is not to listen to your heart, your soul: self-preservation and the desire to “succeed” is what you should follow, they say. But I love how he points out that the evidence for God, Jesus, the gospel, and His church is overwhelming.

@CMZIEBARTH

9 ай бұрын

"For behold I will tell you in your mind and in your heart."

Love this talk! God has taught me that the primary questions truly are the important ones to focus on first. I love how eloquently he explains this. I love my Heavenly Father, I love my Savior Jesus Christ, I am grateful for Joseph Smith, and I KNOW this church is led by Jesus Christ today. How I love and am grateful for this church sent from God.

"This is a day of deception." Such a great statement.

@carolswarbrick1505

3 жыл бұрын

We are not deceived...we take courage.. 🇬🇧

Best talk ever. May we all fill that gap between our beliefs and the truth.

This is so true and timeless!! I listen to it at least every other month. Thank you, Elder Corbridge, you have blessed my life!

The truthfulness of restored gospel will always be discernable by anyone who wants to know the truth. Mans struggle for light, truth and redemption are a personal journey and are obtained by desire, effort and repentance. If this were not the case, only those of greater intelligence and vast amounts of time and study would have a testimony of Jesus.

This precise line of thinking came to me some years ago. I'm not patting myself on the back I'm just saying this was incredibly validating and we have been told that when the Spirit speaks to us, we are actually learning truth and that we will not have separate ideas or understandings, but that we will all understand identically. Behold. This is also wonderfully laid out in Alma - Simply experiment upon the word, or do his will and we will know whether or not it is His doctrine or if He simply speaks of himself.

Just saw the video, The miracle of ordinary things. Such a wonderful reminder with this weeks Come Follow Me lesson. I won’t be seeing anyone walking on water anytime soon but just to be able to walk, that’s the miracle.

I've spent too much time combing through details trying to verify the spiritual testimony I already received. Time to walk in faith. Good talk.

I love everything in this talk!!! Stand Forever.

What an inspired talk! He kept coming back to this one because it's the one he needed to give! He speaks as one who has stared the darkness in the eye. I've seen, heard, and felt that gloom that accompanies lies and deception. You can feel it's bad and wrong. He's read all of these falsehoods and had to hear about people lost in the darkness. It is truly the evil fog that blinds people and if you're not close enough to feel the spirit you may not feel that gloom and darkness that comes with Satan's lies. When you read the scriptures you get the opposite feeling of light and love. Just those feelings alone should be enough for people to know the truth in these things.

I'm so grateful that Elder Corbridge listened to the Spirit and gave this talk. This is my favorite of all time. If you only listen to one talk, this is the one.

Elder' Corbridge, you are an incredible servant of the Lord. I have always loved your talks, especially "The Way." Thank you for devoting your life to Christ; you are a powerful witness and disciple. You have affected my life through the years. Thank you my brother.

EVERYONE needs this.

He speaks the truth. The Church is TRUE.

I’ve listened to this talk about eight times over a period of months. This time I understood it much more deeply! I ‘m going to continue listening to it, and know I will be greatly blessed with spiritual strength.

@pookiehoney

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're enjoying the new general conference talks! There are so many good ones this year, I haven't watched one yet that hasn't moved me.

6:44 The challenge is not closing the gap between our actions and beliefs so much as closing the gap between our beliefs and the truth. A Powerful Point! but of course doing both is what we will do best to aim for. :) if anyone want's help closing that gap between their beliefs and the truth, hit me up. :)

With the exception of the admonition of our beloved prophet, there is not a talk more profound and impactful that was given this year, than this one. It is the talk that all students (and especially youth) need to hear. I use this talk for my Seminary class and I just love the power of his testimony and advice to us all. We truly are only as good as we have knowledge to be--thus we need to seek, ask, and knock (and pray) to receive more of the mysteries of God to be revealed to us by the Holy Ghost. We will be better servants as we do this.

This is deliciously sussinct and explicit teaching. So much of what he says is immediately & long-term useful. Lots of notes from this to look on frequently. Thank you, BYU Speeches, for posting these talks!

Such an inspiring talk “I have many questions but no doubts” And reminding me that the word of God is more powerful than the sword means so much more than that

This talk gets better with every listen.

@byuspeeches

Жыл бұрын

We think so too!

My favorite quote " Just look around you and believe"

This talk just joined the list of my favorite ones. It has been 2 years since it was given however it is the first time listening to it for me. Looking back 2 years, one can conclude this message was given by pure revelation and inspiration. Thank you! Lets us stand forever!

God knows his people... this one was for me...

Melanie Stroud talks about this talk all the time and I absolutely love it, too. Thank you, Brother Corbridge, for your strength and teaching! I will stand forever!

The first time I listened to this talk, it changed my life forever. I had so many doubts regarding particular “secondary questions” and I was scared that because of the existence of those doubts, that meant the church wasn’t true. But then one of my best friends shared this talk with me and as I listened, I felt the spirit so strong, and my mind was taken back to the times on my mission where I testified of the truthfulness of the gospel in its most simplistic form and where I witnessed my investigators do the same. This talk taught me that it’s ok to have questions, but to never let those questions make me doubt the answers to the primary questions that I know with all my heart.

@byuspeeches

25 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring story.

I liked his talk. Everything good and uplifting feeds my soul. As an example. I don’t read the scriptures daily as I should and it shows. I don’t have a balanced diet as I should and it shows. Sometimes that makes obvious things seem so wonderful. My wife and I teach about 10 little boys(activity days twice a month) we were putting together our activity and my wife read a scripture to me. That scripture filled my soul, it felt like I was lagging due to lack of nourishment and I just eat a power bar. I was nourished spiritually from that one scripture most of the day.

Very powerful talk!! Its full of Truth!!❤

Wooooow! I will be listening to this often!!!! So many wonderful & powerful spiritual nuggets full of truth!!!! Thank you!!!! I LOVE the restored gospel & Heavenly Father, Savior, & holy ghost!!!! It really is easy.....life is hard, He lightens our burdens with pure love. Keep moving fwd in faith & keeping your covenants 🙏❤💪

These are wonderful words of truth! I listen to this talk repeatedly. Thank you Father, for these inspired words!

This is a transformational talk for me. What succinct guidance in an increasingly darkening world. Thank you Elder Corbridge.

Just plain spectacular (in its finest sense). This inspired leader boils down difficult concepts and presents them is a forthright and easily understood manner. His talks speak to my immortal soul and directly to my “heart of hearts”.

This should have been spoken at general conference.. might be the single talk that saves my testimony. The only reason I saw it is because a stranger on KZread sent it to me.. the church should be speaking on this topic a lot more then they do. Lots of people leaving the church heartbroken and feeling lied to because if this very topic.

I was encouraged to listen to this devotional. So glad I took the time to listen. Thankyou 1000X

I agree. If you answer the primary questions it often helps understanding or at least helping in direction in answering the other secondary questions. Also answering the primary questions invites the spirit who helps with all other questions along with sincere, faithful study and learning.

I love this so much! Grateful for my membership in this Church.

A spiritually powerful witness and testimony from one of today's special witnesses of Christ. Surely provides proper perspective to the many issues that challenge our time in mortality. I marvel at how applicable the words of the Lord's servants are in every detail. Am grateful.

What a powerful message I have listened twice and get more out each time. Thank you

This powerful talk speaks to my soul. Stay in the light! When we are in a shadow, it does not mean that the light has ceased. It simply means we are not in a place to receive the light. Stay in the light! Darkness must scatter.

Corbridge is the man.

The most powerful talk I have ever heard.

This talk is amazing. It is EXACTLY what members of the church need to hear today. I am amazed at the beauty of earth and life that has been given to us. Thank you so much for this talk!

This is one of my all time favorites! I have listened to this talk at least a a dozen times since first hearing it! Thank you for the wonderful insight!

@byuspeeches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening!

This is one of the most beautiful talks I’ve ever heard. Thank you.

"I have a lot of questions. I don't have any doubts."

This is one of my favorite talks of all time.

This is a powerful talk that impacted me greatly, and words I needed to hear. THANK YOU

I have found an answer to every question and I never have to question again. Now I know for a fact.

I took three years to join the church. I heard him speak the short version of this talk in General Conference and thought, “How lucky this generation is to get a comprehensive help to an enquiring mind’s journey in faith?” Wow, might’ve helped me cut off two+ years on that journey and baptized sooner! Thank you, dear brother. I can tell that assignment was a Golgotha for your sweet soul. To walk in darkness for others is a powerfully painful and vicarious journey. Thank you.

@nursecharlie1

5 жыл бұрын

Carol Ramsay-Scott Brigham Young also took 3 years to join the Church. ;-)

@joestim8707

5 жыл бұрын

Carol Ramsay-Scott it. took me three years also- maybe if U had heard a talk like to fight off the, anti- Mormon enemy things would have been diff; U am going back soon after3 years of being inactive- blessings to you-. a sweet spirit;

@aaronshinkle8308

5 жыл бұрын

Good point, Carol. Glad you brought that up...surely it wasn't easy for him to wade through it all

I loved the testimony of the speaker that Joseph Smith is the Prophet of the Restoration.

This is a remarkable talk. All need to hear this. Thank you. Thank you, Elder Corbridge!

Beautiful talk. Thank you. I feel encouraged to "stand forever."

You have said so eloquently what has been in my heart but have not had the ability to pass on to my friends and family. Now I can forward this and say to them THIS is what I've been so clumsily trying to tell you. Thank you a thousand times for listening to your prompting to share what you have learned in it's purest yet loving form. I am so grateful for your insights. ♥️

This talk is amazing !!!!! I try to listen to this talk every week. I love it so much. I am touched by the spirit, and by Elder Corbridge's undeniable testimony. I know for myself, and it is a blessing to be able to share my testimony without having any doubt with any of the Primary questions. I know assuredly !!!!

I so needed to hear this talk. I had no doubts whatsoever, still this talk is an extra balm to my spirit and gives me tools to talk to my beloved ones that no longer believe.

This Talk is astounding; how I wish I could articulate my thoughts even half aswell... I am so grateful that at least I can listen to, and read, such Quality.

I with I could like this video more than just once. This talk rings so very true to my own experience. Thank you for your effort, time and willingness to share.

For me what stood out most was that the worst thing to experience in this life is, not what we typically think of, but the absence of the spirit of God. Absolutely. I have known that feeling, and it is awful. I think when we feel the joy the spirit of God brings, we never want to lose it, but it must be nourished to maintain that connection.

If he wrote other talks that were more interesting I would love to hear them. This one was awesome

I love this topic, I have a Brother that left the church, he has 9 kids all of them followed, all of them now have kids, that's a lot of people now that do not have the Doctrine of Christ. This topic goes right along with Stand Forever by LAWRENCE E. CORBRIDGE talk. We need to know these questions, they need to be burned into us through the Holy Ghost. 1. Is there a God who is our Father? 2. Is Jesus Christ the Son of God, the Savior of the world? 3. Was Joseph Smith a prophet? 4. Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints the kingdom of God on the earth? I also have no doubts, just questions. We need to be asking questions, that's how we get revelations. Love you all💕💕🙏

@scrub3359

2 жыл бұрын

I have no doubts either. However, I left the church last year.

@Sablespartan

10 ай бұрын

​@@scrub3359May you see this comment and rewatch this video. Peace to you.

Thank you for being on point and BOLD.

Include our Heavenly Mother with our Heavenly Father. We need to hear her name from your lips. So grateful for personal revelation that helps us know for ourselves how to reconcile what you call secondary questions/issues.

I LOVE this talk!! Have listened to it three times already. Thank You!

@pookiehoney

3 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a talk to listen to more than once and have other people listen to as well.

Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge , this is an incredible talk ! It’s extraordinary. Thank you.

We stand best when we stand together. We need to be among people who want to know and remember our feelings. We can be very strong together, and very weak apart. Life is not meant to be entirely a do it yourself project. We should try to feel bound together, especially families.

@danielray1880

Жыл бұрын

Jenet Erickson's recent BYU speech speaks powerfully to this point as well.

Thank you so much for addressing openly these things. It has been so strengthening to my faith and my mind.

@byuspeeches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Dani!

What a great and powerful speech. He is so right. We must answer those primary question, and those answers, in their full power to convince, only come by the Holy Spirit. Anything less than that lacks the power we need. For years I questioned even the existence of God based on assertions from science. I managed to keep on the gospel path based on experiences which I felt were answers to prayer. Finally after many years of struggle with doubt, a personal experience answered the first two primary questions with such power that there is no longer any doubt. I know God lives, that he loves us and that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior. This turned all my questions upside down. Now when a “scientist” claims that life could come into existence without God I think to myself; I know God exists so why wouldn’t he be involved in the origin of life. It is obvious that God was right in the middle of it the whole way. Now I am just learning how he might have have gone about the process. I am still working on the other two questions. Judging by how long it took me to answer the first questions it may take awhile.

@devinhinkson3798

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing, by the same power you came to know the first two questions the second two questions will be answered.

increible mensaje,amo a este hombre,un gran Testigo de Cristo.

Thank you Elder Corbridge this is so inspired ! Amen !!!

just listening to this talk today. Thank you! so very much!

This talk should be re-listened to every year.

Many have spoken to me about their doubt. They would speak about misunderstanding of doctrines and new evidences that have surfaced about the church. I have asked them, “how do you explain the Holy Ghost?” I have always maintained alliance to my testimony of the primary questions. I tell them, “every time I move toward the truthfulness of the gospel and it’s teaching I feel more spirit. Every time I move from the gospel, let go of the iron rod, become slothful in my faith, I feel less spirit”. Test. Live the gospel fully for 3 months. Read 30 minutes of the Book of Mormon daily. Pray daily. Attend church and serve others. Knowledge has 2 pillars. Intellect and experience. To gain knowledge for yourself, you must DO. Be a do’er of the word. - awesome 😎

One of my favorite talks-no truer words have been spoken!

Oh this is a most delightful address. I learned so very much...my second delve...head first...

I loved this talk from beginning to end!!,Thank you, Elder Corbridge!

You are a true servant Elder Corbridge!! We are so grateful for your witness and life!

The gifts of our Heavenly Father are there for all who will receive them. Thank the Lord ❤️😇