Stand Forever | Lawrence E. Corbridge | 2019 

This talk never gets old.

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.

Every member needs to hear this talk.

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.

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."

Corbridge is the man.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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….

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

This talk gets better with every listen.

EVERYONE needs this.

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.

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

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 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!

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 speaks the truth. The Church is TRUE.

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...."

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

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

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.

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!

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

My favorite quote " Just look around you and believe"

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

I found this talk on the radio last night in the 9pm hour. I didn't know stuff like this was on the radio! What an amazing talk. I HAD to find it again. It's the scientific method. It's faith. It's truth. It's obvious. Everyone should hear this talk and let it sink into their souls.

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.

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

The most powerful talk I have ever heard.

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.

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

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.

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”.

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.

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. :)

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.

This is one of my favorite talks of all time.

One of the BEST talks ever ❤❤❤

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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"

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

Thank you for being on point and BOLD.

Great talk! He has a beautiful & engaging spirit. I'll have to look up more of his stuff.

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 🙏❤💪

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 RU-vid 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.

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.

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💕💕🙏

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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 !!!!

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. ♥️

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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!

I loved this talk! Thanks, Elder Corbridge!

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

This talk should be re-listened to every year.

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

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 😎