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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/30/2025: S6 E12, Episode 173, ⁠President D. Todd Christofferson⁠, ⁠October 2025 General Conference⁠, "⁠Look to God and Live⁠".Special guest and popular LDS speaker, Chris Bennett, joined Mitch and Clay to discuss President Christofferson's address. Chris shared his difficult story of wrecking his marriage through sexual addiction and affairs, his wife Autumn's surprising decision to stay with him and work through recovery, and the miraculous intervention, counseling, and hard work by many people that eventually led Chris to sobriety. The Bennetts now work full-time in assisting others through addiction recovery through personal coaching and Warrior Heart retreats. ​Chrisbennettcoaching.com  Instagram @chrisbennettcoaching Unashamed Unafraid podcastA Warrior HeartPodcast on A Warrior HeartMore details can be found in the GCA newsletter.Sign up for the FREE ⁠General Conference Applied Newsletter⁠Read ⁠past Newsletters⁠⁠Contact Us⁠Follow GCA on Social Media: ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠X⁠Watch GCA on ⁠YouTube⁠

10/30/2025: S6 E11, Episode 172, President D. Todd Christofferson, October 2025 General Conference, "Look to God and Live," Invitations.Clay identified the following invitations, shared how he and Mitch will take action, and discussed the free GCA newsletter and forthcoming episode with guest, Christ Bennett."The counsel 'look to God and live' not only has meaning for us in eternity but also makes all the difference in the character and quality of our mortal lives. Remember the words of young Sister Selebeli in Lesotho... 'Jesus Christ loves us and is with us, even though our hearts hurt.'""It is in the nature of a fallen world—where the devil rages and where everyone is imperfect—that there will be disappointments and offenses, suffering and sorrow, failure and loss, persecution and injustice. It is only by looking to God that individuals, families, and even nations can flourish....Levels of chronic loneliness, emotional isolation, and anxiety in the general population contrast with broadly healthier lifestyles, physical and mental vitality, higher levels of education, and positive outlooks based in faith among Latter-day Saints. It’s not that we, as a people, never experience the challenges that commonly exist in the world. Rather, it is that in looking to Jesus Christ, we can prevail.""Alma explained that to look to God is to keep His commandments, cry unto Him continually for His support, counsel with Him in all your doings, and let your heart be full of thanks unto Him day and night." "For the Strength of Youth speaks to several of God’s most urgent commandments and standards and teaches how to look to the Lord in making good decisions. It is a guide not only for youth but for all of us."“Treat your body—and others’ bodies—with respect. As you make decisions about your clothing, hairstyle, and appearance, ask yourself, ‘Am I honoring my body as a sacred gift from God?’”“Keep sex and sexual feelings sacred. They should not be the subject of jokes or entertainment. Outside of marriage between a man and a woman, it is wrong to touch the private, sacred parts of another person’s body even if clothed. In your choices about what you do, look at, read, listen to, think about, post, or text, avoid anything that purposely arouses lustful emotions in others or yourself.”"If you have been unchaste, I plead with you to repent. Come unto Christ and receive His promise of complete forgiveness as you fully repent of your sins." - Pres. NelsonKeep the Lord's commandments so you can "prosper in the land....Remember that in the Book of Mormon promise, the opposite of prosperity was not poverty—it was being cut off from the presence of the Lord.""There seems to be no end to the different sources people look to for meaning, happiness, and help. Most are 'looking beyond the mark.' But we need not be 'children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine [or fashion].' In looking to God, we can find peace in difficulty, and our faith can continue to grow even in times of doubt and spiritual challenge. We can receive strength in the face of opposition and isolation. We can reconcile the ideal with the present reality. Truly, there is no other way than what God Himself has ordained: 'Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.'”"Looking to God means that He is not just one of our priorities; it means, rather, that He is our one highest priority."Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTube