6 Speeches for Foodies

Food is essential for our bodies—but our spirits must be fed as well. While we can’t hand you a slice of pie through the screen, we can offer these spiritually filling BYU speeches that just happen to talk about delicious food. Whether you’re counting down to your lunch break or craving something more than a snack, we know you’ll enjoy these scrumptious speeches.

“Challenges on the Frontiers of Knowledge” by Marion Bennion

What does it mean to stand on the frontiers of knowledge? Marion Bennion uses nutrition and food science to urge us to value research, interdisciplinary learning, and the responsibility we share to improve life for others.

“Nourishing the Tree” by Kenneth A. Solen

Just as we must nourish our physical bodies with food, we need to feed our spirits by feasting on gospel nourishment daily.

“Come Joyfully and Partake of the Gospel Feast” by Lora Beth Larson Brown

Lora Beth Larson Brown draws on principles of nutrition to teach about spiritual nourishment, encouraging us to come gladly to Christ’s “gospel feast” and to build daily habits that fill both body and spirit with lasting strength.

“Hamburgers and Smorgasbords” by Richard L. Gunn

To continue learning, we must experience the smorgasbords of life rather than only the hamburgers. Richard L. Gunn encourages us to leave our comfort zones and explore.

“To Confirm and Inform: A Blessing of Higher Education” by Terry B. Ball

By applying his knowledge of botany to a passage in Isaiah, Professor Terry Ball shows how higher education can enhance our faith in the scriptures.

“Beauties of the Earth” by Rickelle Richards

There are many beauties of the earth that bless our lives. Rickelle Richards highlights education, God’s creations, nourishing food, and temples, inviting us to recognize and rejoice in the many ways the Lord cares for His children.

From broccoli mishaps to smorgasbords, these talks remind us that food is more than fuel—it’s a teacher. Meals can point us to Christ and help us notice how generously God provides for both body and spirit. So the next time you’re sitting at a restaurant, setting a table, or sneaking a late-night snack, ask: What is the Lord feeding me spiritually right now—and how can I savor it a little more?