General Conference Applied
Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg
Every six months, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather to share messages in general conference. This podcast consists of an in-depth look at each of these messages. In particular, the hosts identify the invitations that were extended by the speakers, and then discuss ways that listeners can become "doers of the word" and take action on these invitations.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg, both of whom are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creators.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg, both of whom are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creators.
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Nov 16, 2025 • 46min
Non-LDS Surgeon Models Practice On Past LDS Prophet - Dale G. Renlund - "Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ"
11/16/2025: S6 E22, Episode #183 on Elder Dale G. Renlund's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ."Mitch and Clay talked through Elder Renlund's comparison of Dr. Craig Selzman's "RMN" ethos as the Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Utah to our taking on the name of Jesus Christ.Links to additional resources will be available on our free newsletter. Subscribe to not miss out!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 16, 2025 • 10min
Invitations: "Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ" by Elder Dale G. Renlund - Oct 2025
11/16/2025 S6 E21, Episode #182, Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ" - Invitations.Mitch identified six invitations, shared how he and Clay will take action, and previewed their forthcoming long-form episode focused on Elder Renlund's address.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and General Conference+ where we bring you our favorite resources from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles that they shared the previous week!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
"Words From God" - Elder Rasband on The Family Proclamation featuring Dr. David Dollahite of BYU
11/13/2025: S6 E20, Episode #181 on Elder Ronald A. Rasband's, October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Family Proclamation—Words from God," featuring Dr. David Dollahite, a BYU professor and expert on the Family Proclamation.Dr. Dollahite ("Dave") has spent decades studying, researching, and teaching and writing about families and the Family Proclamation. Dave and colleague Dr. Loren Marks also lead the American Families of Faith Project. Links to additional resources from Dave, including articles, podcasts, an interactive Family Proclamation, and Dave's book on his conversion story, will be available on our free newsletter. Subscribe to not miss out!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 13, 2025 • 9min
Invitations from "The Family Proclamation—Words from God" by Elder Ronald A. Rasband - Oct 2025
11/13/2025: S6 E19, Episode #180 Elder Ronald A. Rasband, October 2025 General Conference, "The Family Proclamation—Words from God," Invitations.Mitch identified six invitations, shared how he and Clay will take action, and discussed the guest episode focused on Elder Rasband's address that will go live later today which features Dr. David Dollahite, a BYU professor and expert on the family proclamation.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past Newsletters Contact Us Follow GCA on Social Media: Facebook Instagram X Full Conference addressElder Rasband bio
Nov 9, 2025 • 59min
Judgment Day Won't Be A Surprise! - Elder David A. Bednar, "They Are Their Own Judges" - Oct 2025
11/09/2025 S6 E18, Episode #179, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "They Are Their Own Judges" - Invitations.Special guest, Jordan Davis, joined Mitch and Clay to discuss Elder Bednar's Oct 2025 conference address. Elder Bednar taught that the outcome of our final judgment won't be a surprise since we'll understand perfectly how well we followed Jesus Christ in mortality and where we'll fit in eternity. Jordan is a Florida attorney who handles child abuse, abandonment, and neglect cases. She does her best to balance obligations to the law with seeing all people as children of God with potential to change. As someone who has built up professional working relationships with many judges well enough that courtroom surprises are rare, Jordan testified that as we come to know and even become like our eternal judge, that interaction will be like seeing an old friend.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and General Conference+ where we bring you EVERY invitation from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the 12 they shared the previous week anywhere in the world!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 9, 2025 • 12min
Invitations: "They Are Their Own Judges" by Elder David A. Bednar - Oct 2025
11/09/2025 S6 E17, Episode #178, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "They Are Their Own Judges" - Invitations.Clay identified 7 invitations, shared how he and Mitch will take action, and previewed our forthcoming episode with special guest, Jordan Davis.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and General Conference+ where we bring you EVERY invitation from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the 12 they shared the previous week anywhere in the world!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 6, 2025 • 49min
Your Hardest Moments with the Savior's Atonement Can Bless Others - Neil L. Andersen, "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ" - Oct 2025
11/06/2025: S6 E16, Episode #177 Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2025 General Conference, "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ"Mitch and Clay discuss some of the harrowing experiences and the Savior Jesus Christ's miraculous intervention that Elder Andersen shared in his October 2025 General Conference Talk. They bring in personal stories and insights with a conversation about how if the time and setting are right for your individual situation, sharing your hardest moments and most painful dealings with the Savior's merciful atonement can be a huge help to others.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and General Conference+ where we bring you EVERY invitation from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the 12 they shared the previous week anywhere in the world!Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 6, 2025 • 10min
Invitations: "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ" by Elder Neil L. Andersen - Oct 2025
11/06/2025: S6 E15, Episode #176 Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2025 General Conference, "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ," Invitations.Clay identified seven invitations, shared how he and Mitch will take action, and discussed the free GCA newsletter where you can find all of these invitations with application ideas and links to additional resources.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 18min
Jazz Professor LDS Convert Becomes Seminary Teacher, Bishopric Counselor, & Does 2000+ Temple Ordinances Within 1st 3 Years! - "The Lord is Hastening His Work" by Elder Quentin L. Cook - Oct 2025
11/02/2025: S6 E14, Episode 175, Elder Quentin L. Cook, October 2025 General Conference, "The Lord is Hastening His Work."Mitch, Clay, and special guest, University of Utah Jazz Professor Josiah Boornazian, discuss Elder Cook's message, the stunning recent growth of the church globally, and Josiah's incredible conversion from atheist to devout Latter-day Saint just 2.5 years ago. In that time, he has married in the temple, performed over 2,000 ordinances for ancestors with his longest stretch away from the House of the Lord being only 12 days, become a part-time Seminary teacher in addition to his full-time work leading Jazz Studies at the U of U and playing saxophone gigs, and now serves as a Bishopric Counselor. Don't miss this story! Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
Nov 2, 2025 • 11min
Invitations: "The Lord is Hastening His Work" by Elder Quentin L. Cook - Oct 2025
11/02/2025: S6 E13, Episode 174, Elder Quentin L. Cook, October 2025 General Conference, "The Lord is Hastening His Work," Invitations.Mitch identified the following invitations, shared how he and Clay will take action, and discussed the free GCA newsletter and forthcoming episode with guest, Josiah Boornazian.1. "We should be profoundly grateful for the hastening, which has occurred and is occurring despite these challenging times."2. "My counsel to the members of the Church is to wrap our arms around these precious, elect people who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. ... [W]e pray the blessings of heaven will attend your efforts to progress along the covenant path. ... As the Lord hastens His work, we should love, nurture, and serve those who accept His gospel. ... We can be among the friends who assure these new converts that they belong and are not just guests. We can help them understand that they are disciples of Jesus Christ who can minister to others and accept callings to serve."3. "To those of you who are new or returning to the faith, there are challenges you may face. Be patient with yourself. ... Young converts should consider serving a full-time mission. All should be determined to strive to live a Christlike life. ... Focus on the covenants necessary for exaltation. ... [P]reparing yourself for the temple should be an immediate goal."4. "The gospel is not a test of knowledge. However, as President Nelson has promised: 'As you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. … As you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life.' ... Regular study of the scriptures will bless and enrich your life by deepening your conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ."5. "All members, especially new and returning ones, would be blessed by studying and adopting [President Russell M. Nelson's] prophetic messages on covenants and the covenant path."6. "If you set a goal of worthily receiving each covenant necessary for exaltation, you will be on the path that leads to the celestial kingdom. The temple and the ordinances of the temple should be our focus. Most covenants are available to each individual. One covenant, eternal marriage, involves uniting your efforts with a companion. Our goal should be to find that eternal companion. However, do not get discouraged if eternal marriage is not possible at this time."7. "As we contemplate the challenges of our day, we must remember that the Savior, during His earthly ministry, also lived in turbulent and violent times. His focus was not on the political challenges of the day; it was on the perfection of the Saints."Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube
