Building a Resilient Life
with Dr. Hank Smith
Ever wonder why some people seem to bounce back from life’s hardest moments while others struggle to recover? The difference isn’t luck—it’s resilience. And the good news? It’s something you can practice and build! Learn with Hank Smith as he shares practical lessons on how to face your trials with faith, strengthen your spiritual and mental toughness, and learn to trust that God is working in your life–even when things are REALLY hard. You’re built to do more than just survive. It’s your time to thrive!
Joseph didn’t get a shortcut to his destiny—he got trials. Sold into slavery, falsely accused, and forgotten in prison, he could have given up. But instead, he worked, waited, and trusted that God was shaping him for something bigger—just like He’s shaping you.
What if your biggest obstacle is actually your greatest opportunity? Eric’s blindness wasn’t the end—it was the beginning of something incredible. Could your trial actually be shaping you for something greater than you realize?
Did you know George Washington lost more battles than he won? The road to success is paved with failure, defeat, and setbacks. And the only way to lose for good is to quit!
God’s greatest miracles often start with heartbreak. The Provo Tabernacle fire could have been the end of a beloved building—but it was really the beginning of something sacred. The fire destroyed nearly everything, but the memory of Christ remained. And no matter what you’re going through, He is still...
You will have personal wins this year. But will they come at the expense of others—or will you lift someone along the way? Hank shares the story of Ivan Fernandez and how integrity in your challenges should never be at the cost of your character.
When your story is told, will it be about your achievements—or your impact? Hank shares a story from Elder Cook, who saw firsthand how your choices shape your legacy. As you go through life's challenges, you may find your challenges begin to change when you change the way you see your challenges.
Your trial is real—but so is your ability to push through. Jim Thorpe didn’t quit when his shoes were stolen. Nephi didn’t stop when his bow broke. What if your next big breakthrough is waiting for you on the other side of some of your biggest setbacks?
Grief is real, but so is love. Hank shares a talk he gave at his father's funeral. In those moments in life when nothing make sense and it feels like you're up against the wall, you can choose faith. "Believe in God. Believe that He loves you." Believe you can keep moving forward in faith, one step at...
Trials don’t come with a warning, but they do come with a choice: Will you let them break you, or will you let them shape you? Hank shares the powerful story of Kris Belcher, "the happiest woman Hank's ever met", who completely lost her sight. At first she struggled mentally and physically without the...
Dieter F. Uchtdorf once hated the bike he had to ride every day. Little did he know it was actually saving his life! As you trust in the Savior, you will be able to find purpose in your pain. It doesn't mean your trials have to be enjoyable or that you even have to be grateful for them! Hank shares how...