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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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 13min
"Be Thou Clean"
3/13/2025: Episode 101, Elder D. Martin Goury, October 2024 General Conference, "Be Thou Clean".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "If there is something that you have not fully repented of, I encourage you to heed President Nelson's call not to procrastinate your repentance."2. "The advent of the internet has made information more accessible than ever before. This can lead us to turn to the world for guidance rather than to God. ... When we consciously choose to follow the guidance of prophets and apostles, our capacity to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion grows."3. "When we are receptive to the guidance of the still, small voice, we are better equipped to more effectively minister to those in need."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 33min
"'Ye Are My Friends'"
3/9/2025: Episode 100, Elder David L. Buckner, October 2024 General Conference, "'Ye Are My Friends'".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "I see the Savior's declaration 'ye are my friends' as a clarion call to build higher and holier relationships among all of God’s children 'that we may be one.'"2. "We must live our life so that the world does not see us but sees Him through us."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Mar 6, 2025 • 1h 21min
"His Hand Ready to Help Us"
3/6/2025: Elder Juan Pablo Villar, October 2024 General Conference, "His Hand Ready to Help Us".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "Reach out to [Jesus Christ] in faith."2. "Occasionally, we think that we only need to be there for someone in need, and many times there is more we can do. Having an eternal perspective can help us receive revelation to offer timely assistance to others in need. We can rely on the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Ghost to discern what kind of help is needed, whether it is temporal support like emotional comfort, food, or aid with daily tasks, or spiritual guidance to help others in their journey to prepare, make, and honor sacred covenants."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Mar 2, 2025 • 1h 13min
"God Loves All His Children"
3/2/2025: Elder Gregorio E. Casillas, October 2024 General Conference, "God Loves All His Children".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how they will take action:1. "Because we have been reserved for these latter days, it is crucial for us to learn to be disciples of Jesus Christ."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 27, 2025 • 1h 26min
"Trusting Our Father"
2/27/2025: Elder David P. Homer, October 2024 General Conference, "Trusting Our Father".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "Seek to understand truths we do not yet fully appreciate."2. "The choice to submit our will to God’s is an act of faith that lies at the heart of our discipleship."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 23, 2025 • 1h 23min
"God’s Favourite"
2/23/2025: Elder Karl D. Hirst, October 2024 General Conference, "God’s Favourite".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "So if someone we care about seems distant from a sense of divine love, we can follow this pattern—by doing things that bring us closer to God ourselves and then doing things that bring us closer to them—an unspoken beckoning to come to Christ."2. "I wonder if you could experiment—patiently—with different ways of expressing and receiving divine love.Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 4min
"O Youth of the Noble Birthright"
2/20/2025: Brother Bradley R. Wilcox, October 2024 General Conference, "O Youth of the Noble Birthright".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "Does your birthright mean you are better than others? No, but it does mean you are expected to help others be better. Does your birthright mean you are chosen? Yes, but not chosen to rule over others; you are chosen to serve them. Is your birthright evidence of God's love? Yes, but more important, it is evidence of His trust."2. "Don't sell your birthright for a mess of pottage. Don’t trade everything for nothing. Don’t let the world change you when you were born to change the world."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 16, 2025 • 1h 12min
"Seek Him with All Your Heart"
2/16/2025: Bishop L. Todd Budge, October 2024 General Conference, "Seek Him with All Your Heart".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "God desires that we approach our time with Him with the same kind of heartfelt devotion."2. "Let me suggest that what may be needed is not necessarily more time but more awareness of and focus on God during the times we already set aside for Him."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTubehereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
"Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth"
2/13/2025: Elder José A. Teixeira, October 2024 General Conference, "Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "Just like the marnotos put forth great effort to ensure they harvest the highest quality of salt, so should we, as the Lord’s covenant people, always do our very best so that our love and example are, as much as possible, a pure reflection of our Savior, Jesus Christ."2. "Do simple things that, with consistent efforts in small and meaningful acts, can deepen our discipleship and commitment to Jesus Christ."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTubehereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
"Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions"
2/9/2025: Sister Tracy Y. Browning, October 2024 General Conference, "Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "Seek answers to our spiritual questions."2. "The Lord has told us that through our obedience and diligence, we may gain knowledge and intelligence. God's laws and commandments are not designed to be an obstacle in our life but a powerful gateway to personal revelation and spiritual education."Watch General Conference Applied on YouTube hereShow notes for General Conference Applied episodes are located hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
