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 7, 2026 • 23min
Practical Application of The Family Proclamation—Elder Ronald A. Rasband R&R
03/06/2026 S6E65, Episode #226, Return & Report for Elder Ronald A. Rasband's October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Family Proclamation—Words from God."Mitch, Clay, and our guest, Dr. David Dollahite, covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 181) and committed to each take action on at least one of Elder Rasband's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. We chat about Mitch's goal to memorize the Proclamation and pass it off for Dr. Dollahite like he's done with his college students, and some valuable application ideas Clay found in Dave's book, Strengthening Our Families: An In-Depth Look at the Proclamation on the Family.R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Mar 5, 2026 • 22min
Patriarchal Blessings & Spotting Our Own Ungodliness—Elder David A. Bednar R&R
03/05/2026 S6E64, Episode #225, Return & Report for Elder David A. Bednar's October 2025 General Conference talk, "They Are Their Own Judges."Mitch, Clay, and our guest, Jordan Davis, covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 179) and committed to each take action on at least one of Elder Bednar's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. We chat about patriarchal blessings, denying yourself of all ungodliness, Pres. Oaks' classic talk, "The Challenge to Become," and more.R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Mar 4, 2026 • 22min
One Way to Pray for 100 People Without Taking 30 Minutes—Elder Neil L. Andersen R&R
03/04/2026 S6E63, Episode #224, Return & Report for Elder Neil L. Andersen's October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Atoning Love of Jesus Christ."Mitch and Clay covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 177) and committed to each take action on at least one of Elder Andersen's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. We chat out Elder Andersen's wonderful book, The Divine Gift of Forgiveness and Mitch's fascinating prayer rotation method whereby he's able to regularly prayer for 80–100 people by name each week without it taking 30 minutes each morning.R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 22min
Shaking Cherry Trees, Forensic Accounting, & Daily Repentance—Elder Kelly R. Johnson, "Be Reconciled to God"
03/03/2026 S6E62, Episode #223, Elder Kelly R. Johnson, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "Be Reconciled to God." Clay and Mitch were joined by Brock Stewart, a skilled forensic accountant who knows Elder Johnson very well from working alongside him for many years. Brock helped us better understand Elder Johnson's accounting analogy to reconcile ourselves to God. We also went deeper into Elder Johnson's cherry shaker metaphor to better understand how to become "unshaken." This episode touches on daily repentance, reconciling with God, strengthening our faith, getting out of stagnation, helping others grow, and much more. Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Mar 1, 2026 • 30min
How to Benefit from the 6 Newly Endorsed Bible Translations—Quentin L. Cook R&R
02/28/2026 S6E61, Episode #222, Return & Report for Elder Quentin L. Cook's October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Lord Is Hastening His Work."Note: This is a reupload. We replaced the original release of this episode with a new edit that includes guest, Josiah Boornazian's great Return & Report clip.Mitch, Clay, and guest Josiah Boornazian covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 175) and committed to each take action on at least one of Elder Cook's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 28, 2026 • 26min
What the New FTSY Actually Says About Tattoos & Piercings—D. Todd Christofferson R&R
02/27/2026 S6E60, Episode #221, Return & Report for President D. Todd Christofferson's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Look to God and Live."Mitch, Clay, and guest Chris Bennett covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 173) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Christofferson's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 26, 2026 • 23min
Unique Spiritual Gifts, ADHD, & President Uchtdorf's Invitations
02/26/2026 S6E59, Episode #220, Return & Report for President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Do Your Part with All Your Heart."Mitch, Clay, and guest James Peterson covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 171) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Uchtdorf's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 22, 2026 • 37min
Who is Elder Gilbert? (aka, "Clark, the Toothless Wonder")
02/22/2026 S6E58, Episode #219, Introducing new Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, self-described in a hilarious childhood photo as "Clark, the Toothless Wonder!"Mitch and Clay dove into Elder Gilbert's remarkable background to get to know this newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Better. We share his origins; his education at BYU, Stanford, and Harvard; his work teaching at and/or leading Harvard Business School, BYU-Idaho, Deseret News, BYU Pathway Worldwide, and the Church Educational System; and a story of when he learned a hard lesson from the Spirit requiring an apology to his wife and 8(!) kids.Mitch and Clay found over 20 public addresses Elder Gilbert's given to church audiences, not counting his academic articles in the Harvard Business Review. We committed to studying these to get to know this apostle even better. We'll post clips of our favorite teachings and funny stories he's shared on our social media channels. Follow/subscribe to not miss out!Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 21, 2026 • 25min
What Pres. Eyring's Two Invitations Are Teaching Us
02/20/2026 S6E57, Episode #218, Return & Report for President Henry B. Eyring's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Proved and Strengthened in Christ."Mitch, Clay, and guest Mitch Park covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 169) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Eyring's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 20, 2026 • 28min
Acting on President Holland's Invitations is Changing Us
02/20/2026 S6E56, Episode #217, Return & Report for President Jeffrey R. Holland's October 2025 General Conference talk, "And Now I See."Mitch, Clay, and guest Lee Wilson covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 167) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Holland's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
