

General Conference Applied
Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg
General Conference Applied is a podcast focused on building faith in Jesus Christ. 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, including the invitations and promises presented by the speakers.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson (https://mitchellryanpeterson.com) 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 (https://mitchellryanpeterson.com) 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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Apr 14, 2024 • 51min
General Conference Applied Season 3 Preview and April 2024 General Conference Recap
4/14/2024: This episode is a preview of General Conference Applied season 3 and a recap of the April 2024 General Conference.
In this episode, Mitch shares the six tags (themes) that were shared the most in the April 2024 General Conference (and how the #2 most popular tag surprised him!).
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Apr 7, 2024 • 1h 1min
Farewell to President M. Russell Ballard and Welcome to Elder Patrick Kearon
4/7/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into invitations delivered over the years by President M. Russell Ballard and by Elder Patrick Kearon.
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
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Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 9min
"Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus" and "The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea"
3/31/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Robert M. Daines's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus" and Elder J. Kimo Esplin's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea".
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: “Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus” and “The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea”
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Mar 24, 2024 • 59min
“Humble to Accept and Follow” and “Eternal Truth”
3/24/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Joni L. Koch's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Humble to Accept and Follow" and Elder John C. Pingree Jr.'s October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Eternal Truth".
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: “Humble to Accept and Follow” and “Eternal Truth”
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Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
"God Knows and Loves You" and "Divine Parenting Lessons"
3/17/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Alan T. Phillips's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "God Knows and Loves You" and Elder Valeri V. Cordón's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Divine Parenting Lessons".
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: "God Knows and Loves You" and "Divine Parenting Lessons"
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Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 3min
“The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day” and “Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions”
3/10/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Joaquin E. Costa's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day" and Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions."
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: "The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day" and "Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions"
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Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 2min
“Love Thy Neighbour” and “We Are His Children”
3/3/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Ian S. Ardern's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Love Thy Neighbour" and Elder Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "We Are His Children."
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: "Love Thy Neighbour" and "We Are His Children"
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Feb 25, 2024 • 58min
“Do You Want to Be Happy?” and “Hallmarks of Happiness”
2/25/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Elder Yoon Hwan Choi's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Do You Want to Be Happy?" and Elder Gary B. Sabin's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Hallmarks of Happiness."
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outlines are located here: "Do You Want to Be Happy?" and "Hallmarks of Happiness"
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Feb 18, 2024 • 54min
"Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation"
2/18/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Brother Jan E. Newman's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation".
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outline is located here
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Feb 11, 2024 • 48min
"More Than a Hero"
2/11/2024: This episode is a deep-dive into Bishop W. Christopher Waddell's October 2023 General Conference address entitled "More Than a Hero".
In this episode, Mitch focuses on answering two questions:
1. What is the speaker inviting me to do?
2. How might I consider taking action?
Show notes for the episode are located here
The talk outline is located here
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