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General Conference Conversations
by Kayelynn
Welcome to General Conference Convos, the podcast where we...have conversations about general conference! Pretty straight forward. I'm your host, Kayelynn, and I'm super excited to be here with you, studying the words of our living prophets, apostles, and chosen leaders.
Episodes
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S6:E11 "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again" by Russell M. Nelson
President Nelson, once again, urges us to use the messages from this conference in our daily lives, stresses the importance of temples, and testifies of the atonement of Jesus Christ. “Regular worship in the temple will help us. In the house of the Lord, we focus on Jesus Christ. We learn of Him....
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S6:E10 "Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel" by I. Raymond Egbo
Elder Egbo stresses the importance - and gives his own testimony - of focusing on Christ. “In a similar way, when we ignore the distractions of the world and focus on Christ and His gospel, we are guaranteed success beyond what we can fully imagine and can feel great joy. President Russell M....
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S6:E9 "O Youth of the Noble Birthright" by Bradley R. Wilcox
Brother Wilcox seeks to answer the question: Why must Latter-day Saints live so differently? “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…
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S6:E8 "Seek Him with All Your Heart" by L. Todd Budge
Elder Budge speaks powerfully of being still and intentional in our gospel learning and worship. “Perhaps this is why President Nelson has repeatedly pled with us to make time for the Lord in our lives— ‘each and every day.’ He reminds us that ‘quiet time is sacred time—time that will facilitate...
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S6:E7 "The Man Who Communed with Jehovah" by Kyle S. McKay
Elder McKay speaks powerfully about Joseph Smith and his mission to testify of Christ. “Joseph’s life of regular repentance gives me confidence to ‘come boldly unto the throne of grace, that [I] may obtain mercy.’ I have learned that Jesus Christ truly is ‘of a forgiving disposition.’ It is…
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S6:E6 "The Joy of Our Redemption" by Kristin M. Yee
Sister Yee uses a personal story to illustrate the joy of repentance. “Repenting allows us to feel God’s love and to know and love Him in ways we would never otherwise know. Of the woman who anointed the Savior’s feet, He said, ‘Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to...
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S6:E5 "Welcome to the Church of Joy" by Patrick Kearon
Elder Kearon’s talk is, of course, all about JOY! “Because of the loving plan of our Heavenly Father for each of His children, and because of the redeeming life and mission of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, we can—and should—be the most joyful people on earth! Even as the storms of life in an...
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S6:E4 "His Hand Ready to Help Us" by Juan Pablo Villar
Elder Villlar’s talk is a powerful testimony of Christ and His Atonement. “If we think celestial, we will recognize Jesus Christ as a flawless example of ministry. There is a pattern for us in the scriptures when He or His disciples reach out to someone in need of help, rescue, or a blessing as...
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S6:E3 "Following Christ" by Dallin H. Oaks
President Oaks’ talk is all about, you guessed it, following Jesus Christ. “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...
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S6:E2 "God Loves All His Children" by Gregorio E. Casillas
Elder Casillas’ talk is all about service and the privilege we have to take care of our fellow human beings. “We live in a time of great opportunity. Although we face many difficulties, I know they are there in part to allow us to help others feel the love of our Heavenly Father. President Nelson...
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S6:E1 "God's Favorite" by Karl D. Hirst
I know it has been so, so long! And we’re getting so close to April Conference already that I won’t have time to get to all the talks. So, I’ve chosen just a few talks to cover between now and April. And we will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in May. Elder Hirst’s talk is all…
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S5:E32 "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" by Russell M. Nelson
President Nelson runs through the history and significance of priesthood keys - not only for the Church and the world for us individually. “Priesthood keys restored through the Prophet Joseph Smith make it possible for every covenant-keeping man and woman to enjoy incredible personal spiritual...
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S5:E31 "It Is Wisdom in the Lord That We Should Have the Book of Mormon" by Mark L. Pace
President Pace speaks about the power and purpose of the scriptures. “We call it “study,” and that’s good because it implies effort. But we don’t always need to learn some new fact. Sometimes reading the Book of Mormon is just about feeling connected to God today—nourishing the soul, being...
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S5:E30 "Temples, Houses of the Lord Dotting the Earth" by Neil L. Andersen
Elder Andersen reminds us of the power of the temple in the world and in our lives. “On that sacred occasion in the Kirtland Temple, the Prophet prayed that in the Lord’s holy house, the Saints would be armed with the power of God, that the name of Jesus Christ would be upon them, that His angels...
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S5:E29 "Opposition in All Things" by Matthias Held
Elder Held reminds of the necessity and beauty of opposition. “Life is all about making choices. Our Father in Heaven gave us the divine gift of agency precisely so that we could learn from our choices—from the right ones and also from the wrong ones. We correct our wrong choices when we repent....
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S5:E28 "Bridging the Two Great Commandments" by Gary E. Stevenson
Elder Stevenson speaks about the two great commandments and how they are intertwined and depend on each other. “The increasing contention in the world suggests, however, that we at times fail to see or remember this. Some are so focused on keeping the commandments that they show little tolerance…
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S5:E27 "Call, Don't Fall" by Taylor G. Godoy
Elder Godoy speaks powerfully about the blessing of prayer. “Imagine the feelings of Heavenly Father when in each prayer we make a supplication in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. What power and tenderness, I believe, are displayed when we do so!” “Of course, we need to remember that calling is…
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S5:E26 "The Testimony of Jesus" by D. Todd Christofferson
Elder Christofferson speaks about how the importance of having a testimony of Jesus and being valiant in it. “What is the testimony of Jesus? It is the witness of the Holy Spirit that He is the divine Son of God, the Messiah and Redeemer. It is John’s testimony that Jesus was in the beginning…
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S5:E25 "Covenants and Responsibilities" by Dallin H. Oaks
President Oaks reminds us of the history, importance, and purpose of covenants. “A covenant is a commitment to fulfill certain responsibilities.” “Their purpose is to bless the covenant children of God with temple worship and with the sacred responsibilities and powers and unique blessings of…
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S5:E24 "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" by Brian K. Taylor
Elder Taylor speaks about how we can change our perspectives to find joy in our trials. “Coming to trust in God’s divine purposes breathes hope into weary souls and kindles determination in seasons of anguish and heartache.” “This phrase ‘swallowed up’ deeply moves me. My interest was heightened...
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S5:E23 "God's Intent Is to Bring You Home" by Patrick Kearon
Elder Kearon speaks powerfully of God's desire to bring us home. He lays out the purpose of the plan of salvation and Christ's role in it and how we are welcomed back with open arms. “No one has built a roadblock and stationed someone there to turn you around and send you away. In fact, it is the...
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S5:E22 "Trust in the Lord" by Paul B. Pieper
Elder Pieper talks about putting our trust in the Lord. Trust is a fundamental part of any relationship, and as he we strive to learn God's character, our trust and relationship will grow. “The relationship God seeks with each spirit child is one so close and personal that He will be able to…
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S5:E21 "The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ" by Dale G. Renlund
Elder Renlund shares a story about kayaking and the advice he received from their guide about keeping momentum to avoid flipping over. He relates this to the doctrine of Christ, that as we consistently and diligently follow the doctrine of Christ, we will gain spiritual momentum and stay afloat....
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S5:E20 "Pray, He Is There" by Susan H. Porter
Sister Porter speaks simply and sweetly about the power of prayer and our ability to pray for knowledge, growth, and how to show love to others. “Do you like to receive gifts? I want to talk to you about a very special gift that Heavenly Father has given to you to help you. It is the gift of...
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S5:19 "Words Matter" by Ronald A. Rasband
Elder Rasband's talk is all about the power of words - the Lord’s words, the words of the prophets, and our own words. “Unfortunately, words can be thoughtless, hasty, and hurtful. Once said, we cannot take them back. They can wound, punish, cut down, and even lead to destructive actions. They…
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S5:E18 "A Higher Joy" by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Elder Uchtdorf speaks about joy! We all feel sadness and happiness, anger and love. He reminds us that through the gospel, we can feel lasting joy and gives three ways to find joy in this life - draw near unto God, look for it, and serve others. He ends with an invitation to do those things.…
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S5:E17 "Fruit That Remains" by Matthew L. Carpenter
Elder Carpenter compares our covenants to preserving fruits and vegetables when we can them. As we keep the covenants we make at baptism and in the temple, the blessings are sealed upon us and can be preserved for eternity. “The Holy Ghost, in His divine role as the Holy Spirit of Promise, will...
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S5:E16 "Faithful to the End" by Andrea Muñoz Spannaus
Sister Muñoz Spannaus shares the story of David and Goliath and says that, while David's first stone defeated the giant, he was prepared with 5 stones. She gives some examples of "stones" we could have in our hands to prepare us for the "giants" in our lives. “While David used only one stone to...
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S5:E15 "Foreordained to Serve" by Steven R. Bangerter
Elder Bangerter speaks about our individual proposes here on earth and how our choices in the premortal life direct our life now. We can use our agency to fulfill the purpose God has planned for us. “Those premortal promises and blessings are called your foreordination. “The doctrine of...
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S5:E14 "Miracles, Angels, and Priesthood Power" by Shayne M. Bowen
Elder Bowen testifies of miracles and the priesthood's role in them. He shares stories from his life and from his family history of miraculous events and his testimony of their divine origin. “I witness that miracles have not ceased, angels are among us, and the heavens are open. And oh, how open...
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S5:E13 "Be One with Christ" by Quentin L. Cook
Elder Cook 's talk revolves around a line from Christ's intercessory prayer - that we should be one with each other and one with Christ. He talks about the relatively simple task of becoming one with Christ and being unified with others in him. A large portion of his talk discusses choices…
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S5:E12 "In Support of the Rising Generation" by Michael T. Nelson
Elder Nelson talks about the importance of the rising generation - having good relationships with and supporting the youth. A lot of what he says also applies to other callings and other relationships in our lives. “We express our confidence in the youth by offering support and direction without...
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S5:E11 "All Things for Our Good" by Gerrit W. Gong
Elder Gong reminds us of God's purpose - to bring all things together for our good. He shares stories of God working miracles in people's lives through ways they never imagined. “When trials come, often what we most want is for someone to listen and be with us. In the moment, cliché answers can…
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S5:E10 "Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives" by Jose L. Alonso
Elder Alonso bears testimony of the power of Christ in our lives and the transformative journey we can be on when we follow Him. “The clarity of His invitation “come unto me” and “take my yoke” affirms the profound nature of His promise—a promise so vast and complete that it embodies His love,...
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S5:E9 "A Record of What I Have Both Seen and Heard" by Brent H. Nielson
Elder Nielson shares his witness - his testimony - of the restoration of the gospel and the growth of the church throughout the world. He talks about missionaries, temples, and members living their lives as a witness to the power of Christ's atonement. “It didn’t take long for me to realize that...
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S5:E8 "Rise! He Calleth Thee" by Massimo De Feo
Elder De Feo talks about seeing with our spiritual eyes. He gives three principles for how we can focus on Christ and work on our spiritual vision. “All around him were telling him to be quiet, but he cried out even more because he knew who Jesus really was. He ignored those voices and screamed...
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S5:E7 "'Be Still, and Know That I Am God'" by David A. Bednar
Elder Bednar’s talk is all about finding peace and stillness in a loud and chaotic world. He talks about Christ being the rock we build our foundation on and places and times we can do that so that we have assurance and confidence that everything in our life will be ok. “I believe the Lord’s...
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S5:E6 "All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants" by Henry B. Eyring
President Eyring speaks about the temple and the power of temple covenants. He shares a story about a time he and his wife found peace and comfort during a hard time because of their covenants. And he shared a few things President Nelson has promised us in recent years about temple attendance....
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S5:E5 "Integrity: A Christlike Attribute" by Jack N. Gerard
Elder Gerard's talk is all about, as the title says, integrity. He talks about the need for integrity in our lives - the ability to stick to our morals and beliefs in our relationships with God, others, and ourselves. “Living a life of integrity requires us to be true to God, to each other, and…
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S5:E4 "Covenant Confidence through Christ" by Ulisses Soares
Elder Soares speaks powerfully of the temple and the confidence - power, reassurance, and strength - that we receive through covenants. He focuses specifically on temples and the true goal of temples - this covenant confidence. He shares a few stories of people in the scriptures and also people…
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S5:E3 "Pillars and Rays" by Alexander Dushku
Elder Dushku’s talk is all about personal revelation and how individual and unique it is. He tells the story of the First Vision and then reassures us that if we never have an experience like that, we are still faithful. We can be spoken to in a million very personal ways. “And yet, every one of…
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S5:E2 "Put Ye On the Lord Jesus Christ" by J. Anette Dennis
Sister Dennis speaks about symbols and the power of symbols to teach us deeper meanings and remind us of important things. She specifically talks about covenants being symbols and the symbols used in the ordinances we participate in to make covenants. She also covers garments and the symbols they...
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S5:E1 "Motions of a Hidden Fire" by Jeffrey R. Holland
President Holland gives powerful, personal testimony. He talks about the death of his wife and his recent health struggles and how that has changed his view of the gospel and life. He also spends much of his talk speaking about the power of prayer, even in the life of Christ. And he closes his…
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Season 5 Teaser | April 2024 General Conference
Hello hello! It’s been a while! But I’m back. And I have just a couple announcements and housekeeping before we get into this next season of General Conference Conversations. When I started this project two years ago, I was really just getting into Podcasts. And I fell in love with a lot of Come,...
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S4:E32 "Think Celestial!" by Russell M. Nelson
“Think Celestial!” is the most quoted talk of this conference. In it, President Nelson reminds us of the benefit of seeing our lives with an eternal perspective. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How are you “thinking Celestial” in your day to day life? You can also watch this podcast…
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S4:E31 "We Are His Children" by Christophe G. Giraud-Carrier
“We Are His Children” by Elder Giraud-Carrier is all about seeing others as God’s children. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How does your perspective of someone change when you see them first as a child of God? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube:...
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S4:E30 "Love is Spoken Here" by Gerrit W. Gong
In “Love is Spoken Here,” Elder Gong talks about three “languages of gospel love.” Here are questions he asks to considers as you study: “So, where and how does Jesus Christ speak to you in love? Where and how do you hear His love spoken here?” You can also watch this podcast on YouTube:...
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S4:E29 “The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea” by J. Kimo Esplin
Elder Esplin’s talk “The Savior’s Healing Power upon the Isles of the Sea” is all about the miracles God is working with temples. Here is a question to consider as you study: “Through temple blessings, the Savior heals individuals, families, and nations—even those that once stood as bitter...
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S4:E28 "Divine Parenting Lessons" by Valeri V. Cordón
In “Divine Parenting Lessons,” Elder Cordón talks about parenting, but a lot of what he teaches about can be used in other relationships as well. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How can you be more intentional with your time with the people around you? You can also watch this podcast…
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S4:E27 "Eternal Truth" by John C. Pingree Jr.
Elder Pingree’s talk “Eternal Truth” is all about truth! Here are a few questions to consider as you study: Have you ever been taught a truth (or been corrected) that felt like it was not done from a place of love? How did that make you feel? How can you teach or bear testimony with love? You can...
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Welcome to General Conference Convos, the podcast where we...have conversations about general conference! Pretty straight forward. I'm your host, Kayelynn, and I'm super excited to be here with you, studying the words of our living prophets, apostles, and chosen leaders.
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