“Behold my Spirit is upon you . . . and thou shalt abide in me, and I in you; therefore walk with me.”
Moses 6:34
April 30–May 2, 2025
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, April 30
Evening Sessions—Marriott Center
6:00–6:40 p.m.
6:40–7:10 p.m.
7:30–8:15 p.m.
8:15–9:00 p.m.
J. Anette Dennis
First Counselor, General Relief Society Presidency
The Savior’s Infinite Atonement Is for You!
Shima Baughman
Embracing Creativity as a Divine Gift
Lisa Valentine Clark
God Loves You and Trusts You
Bradley R. Wilcox
Concert
Come Together for an Unforgettable Evening at BYU Women’s Conference!
We warmly invite you to join us for a cherished BYU Women’s Conference tradition! Sponsored by Deseret Book and Shadow Mountain Artists, our Thursday evening concert is set to be an extraordinary event. With a lineup of popular Latter-day Saint artists showcasing their incredible talent, this concert is sure to be a standout moment of your conference experience.
Gather for a night of music, joy, and inspiration and get ready to connect, celebrate, and enjoy an evening filled with uplifting performances and wonderful company.
Marriott Center
Thursday, May 1
8:00–9:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 1 10:45–11:45 a.m. 12:15–1:15 p.m. 1:45–2:45 p.m.
Marriott Center
19,000 CAP
Smith Fieldhouse
3,375 CAP
Ballroom, WSC
1120 CAP
Concert Hall, MB 1000 CAP
Auditorium, JSB
859 CAP
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center
500 CAP
3220–3224 WSC
581 CAP
2254 CONF
296 CAP
Harman Ballroom
512 CAP
Varsity Theater, WSC
389 CAP
Choosing to Make Covenants with God
Andrea McConkie, Rebecca Craven
From Study to Love: Developing a Testimony of the Book of Mormon
Lani Hilton, John Hilton III
Daily Repentance Brings Happiness (ILS)
Leslie Lords Robbins
The Art of Listening to Your Teen
Jenae Nelson, Brian Mead
“I Believe in Christ, So Come What May” (Hymns, 134)
Melissa Chalk, Jill Knapp
To Act for Ourselves: The Gift and Blessings of Moral Agency
Taunalyn Ford, Eva M. Witesman
From Many, One Heart: As Covenant Women, Rooting Out Prejudice and Building Unity
Isabel I. Garcia, Ida Araba Hunt
Post with Purpose: Sharing Our Faith Online
Sheree Halverson Nixon, Amber Dawn Pearce
Seeing Through Others’ Eyes: The Transformative Power of Empathy
Julie Rose, Summer Adamson
A Person of Integrity Is One Who Is Trusted of the Lord
Cherstyn Stockwell, Aislin Powell Dyer
“I Am a God of Miracles” (2 Nephi 27:23)
Sunny Mahe, Tamara McFadden
Effective Communication for Building Strong Relationships
Chris Smith Halladay, Kristin Andrus
“Draw Near Unto Me” (D&C 88:63): The Power of Personal Revelation (ILS)
Lori L. Denning
Helping Children through Mental Health Challenges
Carl L. Hanson, Katie Edwards
Embracing God’s Plan for Me (S2S)
Gaylamarie Rosenberg (mod.), Amy Springer, Heather Van Boerum, Natalie Wright
As Followers of Christ We Should Live Peacefully with One Another
Rebecca Morgan, Holly Lauritzen
Body Image and Divine Worth
Lauren A. Barnes, Ashley Rose Reeves
“God Was with Me”: Moving Forward after the Death of a Spouse
Amy Ward McLaughlin, Lorraine Thatcher
Powerful Lessons from the Savior’s Final Days (two-part)
Ryan Sharp
Staying Close to the Lord When a Loved One Is Struggling with Pornography Addiction
Brian Willoughby
250 KMBL
284 CAP
151 TNRB
344 CAP
Walking Through Grief with the Savior
Amanda Kjar Wilkinson, Marie Calder Ricks
Blending Families: Becoming One Family, One Heart
Teuila Tuua Mo’unga, Patti Epperson Jorgensen
“A New Heart Also Will I Give You” (Ezekiel 36:26): Forgiveness, Healing and Peace Following Divorce
Trish Henrie-Barrus, Sherie Adams Christensen
Being True to Your Testimony
Heidi McConkie Walker, Diane Wunderli
Go to the Temple: A Beacon of Hope, Strength and Peace
Paul Oscarson, Bonnie Oscarson
The Savior’s Call to Minister: I’ll Walk with You
Jeanette Bennett, Tammy Uzelac Hall
Having Confidence in our Covenants (ILS)
Colleen Terry Scoresby
“We Talk of Christ . . . That Our Children May Know” (2 Nephi 25:26)
Cynthia Herron Glad, Shannon Foster
Asking Questions and Waiting for Answers with Faith
Keith Erekson, Anne R. Berryhill
With the Savior, Practice Makes Perfect (Eventually)
Sarah Wright, Tanna Fox
A Christ-Centered Focus to Setting Healthy Boundaries with Others
Jessica D. Mortensen, Chelsea Romney
Raising Digital Natives: Parenting in a Technology Advanced World
Sarah Pinnock Jones, Laura Padilla-Walker
Powerful Lessons from the Savior’s Final Days (two-part)
Ryan Sharp
Prayer: A Daily Source of Comfort and Guidance
Shelly Senior, Lyssa McAleavy
Caregiving: A Sacred Labor of Love
Millie Killpack, Esther Reid
Defending Our Divinely-Inspired Constitution in the Home
Justin Collings
Smith Fieldhouse
3,375 CAP
Ballroom, WSC
1120 CAP
Concert Hall, MB
1000 CAP
Auditorium, JSB
859 CAP
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center
500 CAP
3220–3224 WSC
581 CAP
5:00–5:45 p.m. 6:15–7:15 p.m.
Creating a Loving Marriage: The Power of Partnership
Angelle Anderson, Scott L. Anderson
“The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again”
J. B. Haws
“A Soft Answer Turneth Away Wrath” (Proverbs 15:1): Overcoming Anger
Liz Hale
Daily Light: Making Time for the Lord
Lisa L. Harkness
The Power of Approaching Life with Gratitude
Esther Mills Obboh, Bruce C. Chang
From First Dates to Forever: Preparing for Dating and Marriage
Melanie Joy Kieffer Hancock, Eric Richards
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Marriott Center 19,000 CAP Wait Upon the Lord in Faith
Smith Fieldhouse
3,375 CAP
Ballroom, WSC 1120 CAP
Concert Hall, MB 1000 CAP
Auditorium, JSB 859
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center 500 CAP
Lori Newbold
Staying Faithful through the Storms of Life
Jared Halverson
Choosing Intentionally in a World of Choices (ILS)
Emily Snyder Burrup
Navigating Mental Health Challenges with Support and Strength
Jenny Cooper, Lail Berrett
Gathering Together and Creating a Christ-Centered Home
Leslie Winebrenner Nelson (mod.), Maria Eckersley, Janie Ogletree
The Prophet Joseph Smith: Receiving a Testimony of His Life and Mission
Gerrit Dirkmaat
Small Acts, Big Impact: Enhancing Marital Joy
Ganel-Lyn Condie
2254 CONF 296
Harman Ballroom
512 CAP
Varsity Theater, WSC
389 CAP
250 KMBL
284 CAP
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Our Personal Responsibilities
Michelle H. Bennett, Sheryl Carty, Julie Park
Finding Meaningful Connections and Combatting Loneliness (two-part)
David Morgan, Kristyn Morgan
The Promise of Finding Joy in Life’s Journey
Julie R. Bagley, Nani Kalauli Foster
“Given a Gift by the Spirit of God” (D&C 46:11)
Jessica J. Moon, Brenda R. Carlos
Our Most Important Identities
David Butler
Taking Time for Spiritual Connection (ILS)
Tiffany H. Tolman
Prepared for Greatness: A Call to the Young Adults!
Amy C. Reading (mod.), Alyssa Edwards, Jess Shelton
Anchored in Christ: Navigating Family Choices with Love and Faith (S2S)
Jennifer Kerns Davis (mod), Andrea Richards, Susan E. Wade
Melody Forsyth, Mary Gunnell
Live in the Joyful Moments of Motherhood
Opening Our Hearts, Enlarging Our Circles
Alexis-Janique Bradley, Chanté Stutznegger
12:15–1:15 p.m.
There Is Hope in Jesus Christ
Ryan K. Eggett, Jane Clayson Johnson
Gaining the Confidence to “Open Our Mouths” and Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
S. Michael Wilcox
Wisdom and Inspiration from Women in the Scriptures (ILS)
Stephanie Dibb Sorensen
Becoming a Powerful Peacemaker in a Divided World
Ronell Hugh, Liz Darger
The Essential Influence of Mothers (S2S)
Jolene Bingham (mod.), Dana Blake, Deirdre Lynn Davis, Megan Fewkes
Joyfully Sustaining and Following the Prophet
Molly Collings, Carol F. McConkie
“In Unity and Love One Towards Another” (Mosiah 18:21)
Tara L. Mickelsen (mod.), Bitsy Tullis-Cowley, Temanuata Hunkin Laussen, Carol Lawrence-Costley
I Hope They Call Me on a (Senior) Mission!
Jan Petersen, Ann Taylor
Finding Meaningful Connections and Combatting Loneliness (two-part)
David Morgan, Kristyn Morgan
“Kindness Begins with Me” (Children’s Songbook, 145) Heidi Beckstead, Emily Shumway Pfiefer
Setting Boundaries When Loved Ones Struggle with Addictions
Amy Frandsen Burton, Kylee Shields
Marriott Center
19,000 CAP
Smith Fieldhouse
3,375 CAP
Ballroom, WSC
Concert Hall, MB
1000 CAP
Auditorium, JSB
859 CAP
Assembly Hall, Hinckley Center
500 CAP
3220–3224 WSC
1:45–2:45 p.m. 3:15–4:15 p.m.
The Heavenly Power in Keeping Our Covenants
Ana Gaertner De Agostini, Heidi S. Swinton
Helping Our Youth Obtain a Personal Testimony
Robbie Taggart, Jen Yorgason Thatcher
Calming Our Fears and Worries through Jesus Christ (ILS)
Camille Fronk Olson
Living the Two Great Commandments
Lisa T. Clayton, Ross David Baron
Prioritizing Healthy Personal Boundaries
Annalaura Shui Artz-Iffland Solomon, Amber A. Price
“Let Us Go into the House of the Lord” (Psalm 122:1): The Blessings of the Temple
Benjamin C. Peterson, Reyna Aburto
581 CAP Forgive One Another as I Have Forgiven You
2254 CONF
296 CAP
Harman Ballroom
512 CAP
Varsity Theater, WSC
389 CAP
250 KMBL
284 CAP
Agnes Ekua Reynolds, Rebecca Walker Clarke
The Blessings of Experience: The Priceless Resource of Senior Sisters
JoAnn M. Child, Vicki Sabin
Feeling Closer to God through Intentional
Scripture Study
Monica Dennis, Kimberly Rasband
A Principle with Promise: Guidance for Nutrition and Healthy Living
Michelle Jorgensen, James D. LeCheminant
Faith-filled Steps: Walking with Christ through the Trials of Infertility
Tiffany Alleman, Courtney Merrill Moffat
“Step Forward! Take Your Rightful and Needful Place”
Michelle Gifford, Michelle Craig
The Eternal Plan of Happiness: “God is in Relentless Pursuit of You”
Barbara Morgan Gardner
Inspiring the Rising Generation to Receive Temple Covenants
Cindy Sweat, Anthony Sweat
Learning from Failure in Our Quest for Perfection
Bronwyn Blankinship, Noelani Wayas
Creating a Stronger Bond in Marriage One Word at a Time
Jason S. Carroll, Julie L. Dymock
A Place for All: Welcoming Our LGBTQ Family and Friends
Elizabeth Rose, Julianne House Grose
Keeping a Strong Bond with Your Adult Children
Gretchen Juergens, Brooke Oniki
Enriched Gospel Study Using the Gospel Library
Krista M. Isaacson
Remembering and Recording God’s Blessings in My Life
Amy Chandler, Crista Cowan
Spiritual and Temporal Empowerment through Self-Reliance
M’Shelle Dixon, Janeen Martin
Supporting Others after a Death by Suicide
April Jensen, Klinton Hobbs
