A Sense of Prophetic Urgency | C. Shane Reese | January 2026

About this episode

C. Shane Reese discusses prophetic urgency and discipleship through the teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks.

We can learn about prophetic urgency and becoming true disciples through the lives and teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland and Dallin H. Oaks. C. Shane Reese, president of Brigham Young University, delivered this devotional address on January 13, 2026. You can access the full talk  here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• prophetic urgency
• discipleship
• teachings of Jeffrey R. Holland
• teachings of Dallin H. Oaks

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Sense of Prophetic Urgency

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