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.
Episodes
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Oct 27, 2024 • 50min
"Following Christ"
10/27/2024: President Dallin H. Oaks, October 2024 General Conference, "Following Christ".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "Peacemakers! How it would change personal relationships if followers of Christ would forgo harsh and hurtful words in all their communications."
2. "Potential adversaries should begin their discussions by identifying common ground on which all agree. To follow our Perfect Role Model and His prophet, we need to practice what is popularly known as the Golden Rule: 'All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.' We need to love and do good to all. We need to avoid contention and be peacemakers in all our communications. This does not mean to compromise our principles and priorities but to cease harshly attacking others for theirs. That is what our Perfect Role Model did in His ministry. That is the example He set for us as He invited us to follow Him."
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Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
"The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again"
10/24/2024: President Russell M. Nelson, October 2024 General Conference, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "In this conference, the Lord has spoken to us through His servants. I urge you to study their messages. Use them as a litmus test of what is true and what is not during the next six months."
2. "Now is the time for you and for me to prepare for the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Now is the time for us to make our discipleship our highest priority."
3. "I urge you to devote time each week—for the rest of your life—to increase your understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
4. "I call upon you to rededicate your lives to Jesus Christ. I call upon you to help gather scattered Israel and to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord. I call upon you to talk of Christ, testify of Christ, have faith in Christ, and rejoice in Christ! Come unto Christ and 'offer your whole [soul]' to Him."
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Oct 13, 2024 • 29min
General Conference Applied Season 4 Preview and October 2024 General Conference Recap
10/13/2024: This episode is a preview of General Conference Applied season 4 and a recap of the October 2024 General Conference.
In this episode, Mitch shares the seven tags (themes) that were shared the most in the October 2024 General Conference. He also discusses the podcast's increased focus on developing Christlike Attributes, as well as upcoming projects (be sure to sign up for his newsletter so you don't miss out on future updates!).
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Oct 6, 2024 • 48min
"Opposition in All Things"
10/6/2024: Elder Mathias Held, April 2024 General Conference, "Opposition in All Things".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "Let us constantly make a very conscious effort to see both sides of every coin allotted to us in our lives. Even though both sides might sometimes not be immediately visible to us, we can know and trust that they are always there."
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Oct 3, 2024 • 42min
"Call, Don’t Fall"
10/3/2024: Elder Taylor G. Godoy, April 2024 General Conference, "Call, Don’t Fall".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "I suggest you consider the following:
"1. Always think of the Lord as your first option for help.
"2. Call, don’t fall. Turn to God in sincere prayer.
"3. After praying, do all you can to obtain the blessings you prayed for.
"4. Humble yourselves to accept the answer in His time and His way.
"5. Don’t stop! Keep moving forward on the covenant path while you wait for an answer."
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Sep 29, 2024 • 49min
"Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ"
9/29/2024: Elder Brian K. Taylor, April 2024 General Conference, "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "One—stronger faith comes by putting Jesus Christ first."
2. "Two—brighter hope comes by envisioning our eternal destiny."
3. "Three—greater power comes by focusing on joy."
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Sep 26, 2024 • 46min
"Trust in the Lord"
9/26/2024: Elder Paul B. Pieper, April 2024 General Conference, "Trust in the Lord".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "If prior loss of trust is keeping you from trusting God, please follow Leonid’s example. Patiently continue to learn more about Heavenly Father, His character, His attributes, and His purposes. Look for and record experiences feeling His love and power in your life."
2. "We show our trust in God by turning to Him first when confronted with life’s challenges."
3. "Each time we accept and act on an invitation, our trust in God grows. If we ignore or decline an invitation, our progress stops until we’re ready to act on a new invitation."
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Sep 22, 2024 • 46min
"Fruit That Remains"
9/22/2024: Elder Matthew L. Carpenter, April 2024 General Conference, "Fruit That Remains".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "To keep the lateral bond with your spouse, God has counseled us to ‘love [your] wife [or husband] with all [your] heart, and … cleave unto her [or him] and none else.’ … To keep the lateral bond in the covenant, each partner must desire to be in the marriage."
2. "To keep the vertical bond with God, we are true to the temple covenants we have made regarding the laws of obedience, sacrifice, the gospel, chastity, and consecration. We also covenant with God to receive our eternal companion and to be a righteous spouse and parent."
3. "If you have broken your temple covenants, I urge you to turn to Jesus Christ, counsel with your bishop, repent, and open your soul to the mighty healing power available because of the Atonement of Jesus Christ."
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Sep 19, 2024 • 57min
"Foreordained to Serve"
9/19/2024: Elder Steven R. Bangerter, April 2024 General Conference, "Foreordained to Serve".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "Our Heavenly Father desires to reveal to you your personal foreordination, and He will do so as you seek to learn and follow His will. … Do you want to know God’s plan for you? I bear witness He wants you to know, and He inspired His prophet to the world to invite each of us to pray and receive this eye-opening experience for ourselves."
2. "'Son, protect the private times of your life.'"
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Sep 15, 2024 • 47min
“Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power”
9/15/2024: Elder Shayne M. Bowen, April 2024 General Conference, "Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "If you desire the blessings of the priesthood, including miracles and the ministry of angels, I invite you to walk the path of covenants God has made available to each of us. Members and leaders of the Church who love you will help you take the next step."
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