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Truman Madsen discusses spiritual gifts and how Joseph Smith used them to bless the Saints and teach them the fulness of the gospel. Click here to view the speech page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using quotes and stories from those who personally knew Joseph Smith, Truman Madsen describes the Prophet’s personality and character. Click here to view the speech. © 1989 Truman G. Madsen. ℗ 2003 Deseret Book Company. All rights reserved. For personal, educational use only. No part of this work may be reproduced in any form or by any means outside of your personal digital device without permission in writing from Deseret Book Company at [email protected] or PO Box 30178, Salt Lake City, UT 84130. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truman Madsen speaks on Joseph Smith’s early life, First Vision, and life in the aftermath, including lessons, experiences, and consequences. Click here to view the speech page.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Smith was a choice seer of the Lord, and his prophetic calling is evidenced by the indisputable value of the works which he produced. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preston Nibley offers little-known insights into the history of the Book of Mormon manuscripts which help us appreciate its value as a book of scripture. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Using stories from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith to illustrate the fact that there is no man—save it be Christ—who has done more for the world, William Berrett explains that one need only to look at the life and character of the prophet to find an example of service and humility. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The revolutionary and powerful truths revealed by the Prophet Joseph Smith can change the world—and, if we are true to them, each one of us. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Smith's most important contribution as a revealer and the Prophet of the Restoration is his testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of knowledge about specific church events does not mean that we must doubt. We must only keep searching for the truth, whether by history or faith. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We owe much to the Kirtland era of Church history. This time of the restoration is rich in visions, revealed doctrine, and essential progression. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Neal A. Maxwell bears powerful testimony of the choice seer Joseph Smith and his role in revealing essential truth about our Savior Jesus Christ. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our quest for knowledge, we must learn to ask questions - but we must learn to ask the right questions, and we must learn how to find answers. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The scriptures make evident the importance that the Lord places in living up to a good name. We carry the namesake of our families and of God Himself. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What lessons does Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail teach us about God's love? How can our trials be both a prison and a temple? Jeffrey R. Holland answers these questions and more in this BYU Devotional. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joseph Smith ignited something in thousands of men and women that connects them to God and to each other in powerful ways. Click here to view the speech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.