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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Jan 12, 2025 • 27min
"Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life"
1/12/2025: Elder Gerrit W. Gong, October 2024 General Conference, "Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how he will take action:
1. "Make holiness to the Lord ours each day."
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Jan 5, 2025 • 29min
"'This Is My Gospel'—'This Is My Church'"
1/5/2025: Elder Dale G. Renlund, October 2024 General Conference, "'This Is My Gospel'—'This Is My Church'".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how he will take action:
1. "I invite you to commit yourself more fully to the Savior, His gospel, and His Church."
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Jan 2, 2025 • 30min
"Days Never to Be Forgotten"
1/2/2025: Elder Gary E. Stevenson, October 2024 General Conference, "Days Never to Be Forgotten".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how he will take action:
1. "I wish to speak to you of the rising generation, to invite you to imagine how exciting this next decade, one never to be forgotten, can be for you."
2. "Actively strive to become a light unto the world of how the glad tidings of the gospel of Jesus Christ can enrich and enhance not only your lives but also those of your family, friends, and social media followers."
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Dec 29, 2024 • 32min
"'Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up'"
12/29/2024: Elder Ronald A. Rasband, October 2024 General Conference, "'Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up'".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how he will take action:
1. "Brothers and sisters, we need to do more lifting and less murmuring, more upholding the word of the Lord, His ways, and His prophet."
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Dec 26, 2024 • 24min
"The Triumph of Hope"
12/26/2024: Elder Neil L. Andersen, October 2024 General Conference, "The Triumph of Hope".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how he will take action:
1. "May we nurture our precious faith, pressing forward with a perfect brightness of hope."
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Dec 22, 2024 • 28min
"Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion"
12/22/2024: Elder D. Todd Christofferson, October 2024 General Conference, "Burying Our Weapons of Rebellion".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared how he will take action:
1. "We might ask ourselves what we could do to follow this pattern, to 'lay down the weapons of [our] rebellion,' whatever they may be, and become so 'converted [to] the Lord' that the stain of sin and the desire for sin are taken from our hearts and we never will fall away."
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Dec 19, 2024 • 35min
"Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith"
12/19/2024: Elder Quentin L. Cook, October 2024 General Conference, "Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how he will take action:
1. "Both long-term members and those newly studying the gospel need to be intentional about what they view."
2. "Immerse yourself regularly in the Book of Mormon, which will draw the Spirit into your life and help you discern truth from error. My counsel for those who have in any way deviated from the covenant path is to return to the sacred scriptures, prophetic guidance, religious observance in the home, and the music of faith."
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Dec 15, 2024 • 31min
"In the Space of Not Many Years"
12/15/2024: Elder David A. Bednar, October 2024 General Conference, "In the Space of Not Many Years".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how he will take action:
1. "Please remember that the Book of Mormon looks to the future and contains important principles, warnings, and lessons intended for me and you in the circumstances and challenges of our present day."
2. "At the individual level, each of us must 'beware of pride, lest [we] become as the Nephites of old.'"
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Dec 1, 2024 • 54min
November 2024 General Conference+
12/1/2024: Non-General Conference Applied: November 2024 Invitations Recap.Mitch identified many invitations, but he specifically mentioned the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:1. [Elder Patrick Kearon] "As fellow children of our Heavenly Father, it would do us well to talk with and listen to the thoughts and ideas of those who don't agree with us. If we do this with an open heart, we'll be blessed to understand one another and become a force for peace."2. [Elder David A. Bednar] "To navigate the complex intersection of spirituality and technology, Latter-day Saints should humbly and prayerfully (1) identify gospel principles that can guide their use of artificial intelligence and (2) strive sincerely for the companionship of the Holy Ghost and the spiritual gift of revelation."3. [Elder Dale G. Renlund] "My invitation to you is that you willingly and wholeheartedly take upon you the name of Jesus Christ."4. [First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles] "We congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. We invite all to pray for him, other elected officers, and leaders of nations around the world. Praying for those in public office is a long tradition in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."Show notes for the episode are located hereTo access show notes for previous episodes, visit hereTo subscribe to Mitch's 'What? Eye. Read. Newsletter', utilize the subscribe field hereFollow Mitch on Facebook hereFollow Mitch on Instagram here
Nov 24, 2024 • 45min
"Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow"
11/24/2024: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, October 2024 General Conference, "Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "If you want to nourish a tree, you don't splash water on the branches. You water the roots. Similarly, if you want the branches of your testimony to grow and bear fruit, nourish the roots. If you are uncertain about a particular doctrine or practice or element of Church history, seek clarity with faith in Jesus Christ. Seek to understand His sacrifice for you, His love for you, His will for you. Follow Him in humility. The branches of your testimony will draw strength from your deepening faith in Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son."
2. "We must ask ourselves: Is my testimony based on what I hope to happen in my life? Is it dependent on the actions or attitudes of others? Or is it firmly founded on Jesus Christ, 'rooted and built up in him,' regardless of life's changing circumstances?"
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