Monday Morning Session - General Conference Review for Real Life

Join Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Ben Hemming on this episode of Monday Morning Session as they explore Elder Neil L. Andersen’s April 2026 General Conference message, “Eternal Marriage Is an Eternal Journey.” Together they discuss how eternal marriage is more than a destination. It is a lifelong path of faith, sacrifice, repentance, and covenant commitment centered on Jesus Christ. Whether preparing for marriage or strengthening an existing relationship, listeners will discover practical insights on building a Christ-centered marriage that can endure through mortality and continue into eternity.   Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/55andersen?lang=eng    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1780317  _______________ The "Monday Morning Session" podcast series has been produced by students and faculty at the Taylorsville Utah Institute of Religion, on the SLCC Redwood Campus. Every week, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with guests to work through two talks from the most recent General Conference, line upon line, until the whole conference has been covered. It's conference review built for real life: real questions, real application, and real people you already know doing the talking. Recorded at the Taylorsville Institute of Religion on the SLCC Redwood Road Campus and is a continuation of the “Thinking Celestial” Podcast. To listen to other episodes in this series or to enroll in the Institute class associated with these podcasts, see our website at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org and click on the "Taylorsville UT Redwood" page. You may also find us at "mondaymorningsession.podbean.com" The best things are made better when shared with those we care about and love. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!    

In this episode of Monday Morning Session, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Taylorsville Institute student Paul Reid discuss Elder Edward B. Rowe’s April 2026 General Conference message,“Choose Jesus Christ as Your Guide.” They explore how following the Savior’s footsteps brings safety, direction, and healing, while highlighting the three identities that matter most: child of God, child of the covenant, and disciple of Jesus Christ.   Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/44rowe?lang=eng    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1780317  _______________ The "Monday Morning Session" podcast series has been produced by students and faculty at the Taylorsville Utah Institute of Religion, on the SLCC Redwood Campus. Every week, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with guests to work through two talks from the most recent General Conference, line upon line, until the whole conference has been covered. It's conference review built for real life: real questions, real application, and real people you already know doing the talking. Recorded at the Taylorsville Institute of Religion on the SLCC Redwood Road Campus and is a continuation of the “Thinking Celestial” Podcast. To listen to other episodes in this series or to enroll in the Institute class associated with these podcasts, see our website at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org and click on the "Taylorsville UT Redwood" page. You may also find us at "mondaymorningsession.podbean.com" The best things are made better when shared with those we care about and love. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!    

In this, the first episode of season 9 and the inaugural episode of the rebranded "Monday Morning Session," Dr. Kirk Burbidge explores President Dallin H. Oaks’ closing remarks from the April 2026 General Conference and discusses the vital importance of remembering and acting on prophetic direction. Drawing on the Savior’s parable of the sower, Dr. Burbidge examines how the condition of our spiritual soil determines whether conference messages take root and bear fruit in our lives. He also shares the vision behind the podcast’s new name, Monday Morning Session, emphasizing the need to move beyond simply hearing conference talks to reviewing, remembering, and applying them throughout the months that follow. This episode invites listeners to cultivate good soil, cherish prophetic counsel, and make General Conference a continuing source of guidance and discipleship.   Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/59oaks?lang=eng    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1780317  _______________ The "Monday Morning Session" podcast series has been produced by students and faculty at the Taylorsville Utah Institute of Religion, on the SLCC Redwood Campus. Every week, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with guests to work through two talks from the most recent General Conference, line upon line, until the whole conference has been covered. It's conference review built for real life: real questions, real application, and real people you already know doing the talking. Recorded at the Taylorsville Institute of Religion on the SLCC Redwood Road Campus and is a continuation of the “Thinking Celestial” Podcast. To listen to other episodes in this series or to enroll in the Institute class associated with these podcasts, see our website at myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org and click on the "Taylorsville UT Redwood" page. You may also find us at "mondaymorningsession.podbean.com" The best things are made better when shared with those we care about and love. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend!    

In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and University of Utah Institute instructor Shawn Bills discuss Sister Kristin M. Yee’s April 2026 General Conference message, “Ministering — ‘That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You.’” Together they explore what it means to truly minister as the Savior did by seeing people where they are, rather than where we think they should be. Their conversation highlights the power of loving others in the midst of their struggles, imperfections, and flaws, emphasizing that Christlike ministering is rooted in compassion, patience, and genuine connection. As they reflect on personal experiences and gospel principles, they invite listeners to become more intentional disciples who extend grace, build belonging, and help others feel the Savior’s love exactly when and where they need it most. Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/14yee?lang=eng    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301    We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!     

On this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge is joined by UVU Institute teacher Alyssa Edwards to discuss Elder Eduardo F. Ortega’s April 2026 General Conference message, “Christ, Author and Finisher of Our Faith.” Together they explore how a life of discipleship is a process of being refined through both joyful and difficult experiences. Their conversation highlights the Savior’s role in strengthening us through mental health challenges, helping us develop greater faith, resilience, and hope. As they examine what it means to trust Christ as both the beginning and the end of our spiritual journey, they share practical insights on allowing Him to shape, guide, and perfect us as His disciples. Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/24ortega?lang=eng    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301    We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!     

In this, Emerson Wares, a Taylorsville Institute LDSSA council member, discusses how much God loves his children, how to serve others, and how a house can become a home. We discuss the October 2024 General Conference Address by Elder Gregorio E. Casillas entitled, "God Loves All His Children." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/17casillas?lang=eng  _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this historic one-hundredth episode, Brother Burbidge is joined by special guest Kevin Brown, associate administrator for Seminaries and Institutes. They discuss the gathering and full view of the gospel, his life growing up in Jamaica, and how to help all have access to the gospel of Jesus Christ and be gathered in a wide-reaching gospel net. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/10/46nelson?lang=eng  _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, SLCC student Calvin Clarke and Kirk Burbidge discuss Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante's address entitled, "The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow." They discuss how to best follow the Savior and allow Him to guide us with His power and support. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/27cavalcante?lang=eng _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Kirk Burbidge and Salt Lake Area Institute Region Director Jeff Rowland talk about pride and how to frame out attempts to be more like the Savior. We talk about the October 2024 address entitled "In the Space of Not Many Years" by Elder David A. Bednar. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/35bednar?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Cameron Lee, SLCC student and return missionary, talks about football, being on the Saviors team, and having an attitude of willingness to reach out to others as the Savior reaches out to us. We talk about Elder Juan Pablo Villar's address, "His Hand Ready to Help Us," from the October 2024 General Conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/23villar?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Kirsten Butler, SLCC student and the first Canadian to be on the podcast joins Brother Burbidge to talk about the power of Following Christ as outlined in the October 2024 general conference by President Dallin H. Oaks in his address "Following Christ." She tells her story of meeting her husband and how keeping a disciple mindset helps with the challenges and needed forgiveness of life. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/18oaks?lang=eng   _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Brother Dan Smith is back to talk with Kirk Burbidge about hope and what it means to pray for it. We talk about fairness and seeing into the future with the gospel's help and the confidence it brings to those who follow Christ. Dan and Kirk discuss Elder Neil L. Andersen's address from the October 2024 General Conference entitled "The Triumph of Hope." Find the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/12andersen?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Institute student and LDSSA Council member Katy Pray talks about the power of being seen by the Lord and how the words of Christ can bring comfort, peace, rest, and the capacity to continue. She and Brother Burbidge discuss Elder Takashi Wada's address, "The Words of Christ and the Holy Ghost Will Lead Us to the Truth," from the October 2024 General Conference.  Find the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/52wada?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, local television news journalist and institute student Anneka Johns and Brother Burbidge discuss how to remain positive and hopeful in this world using the concepts found in Elder Ronald A. Rasbands October 2024 general conference address, "Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up.” Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/53rasband?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Brother Kirk Burbidge and SLCC student Travis Fullerton talk rebellion, W.W. Phelps, Frank Sinatra, and putting off the things we use to rebel from God. The whole conversation is spawned from Elder D. Todd Christofferson's October 2024 address entitled "Buring Our Weapons of Rebellion." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/21christofferson?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Matt Merrill, a teacher at the Institute of Religions in Taylorsville at the SLCC Redwood campus, teaches us today how to be better disciples of Christ and make the next 10 years of the Church even more special than the first 10. Brother Burbidge and Merrill discuss Elder Gary E. Stevenson's address, "Days Never to Be Forgotten."  Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/44stevenson?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Mark Christensen, popular speaker and professor of religion at Ensign College, joins Kirk Burbidge to talk about the finer details of understanding personal revelation and seeking answers to prayers. We discuss Sister Tracy Y. Browning's address, "Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions." See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/42browning?lang=eng  _____________________________________________________________________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick _______________________________________________________________________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, UVU student Nancy McGee helps us digest Elder Gerri W. Gong's address, "Holiness to the Lord in Everyday Life" from the October 2024 general conferences.  She talks about her experiences on her mission in Washington DC and how holiness can indeed be an everyday quest. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/31gong?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Esther Hopkin shares her view of understanding the privileges of the priesthood. She discussed insights from President Emily Belle Freeman's address entitled "Live Up to Your Privileges" with Kirk Burbidge from the October 2024 general conference. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/13freeman?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Perry Montoya and Kirk Burbidge discuss "Focus on Jesus Christ and His Gospel" by Elder I. Raymond Egbo from the October 2024 general conference. They specifically discuss how our focus and reaction to that focus dictates our reactions and outcomes to life's challenges. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/56egbo?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this second episode of season 4! Service missionary Elder Aiden Reynolds and his Bishop, Seminary Principal Kolby Hales, talked about keys of revelation and Joseph Smith while examining Elder Kyle S. McKay's address, "The Man Who Communed with Jehovah." See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/33mckay?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Welcome to Season 4! In this episode, institute teachers Alan Sackett and Kirk Burbidge discuss Elder Quentin L. Cook's talk, "Sacred Scriptures—the Foundations of Faith." They look at how the scriptures have become foundational to their lives and the lives of so many they love. They share approaches to scripture study and counting it all! See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/54cook?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this double bonus episode, father and son Kirk and Ethan Burbidge discuss the most extraordinary Christmas story ever written that is not in the scriptures, The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and its many gospel connections.   ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this, the final episode of Season 3 and the end of the fall semester, Kirk Burbidge talks his wife into joining him on this podcast, and they talk about being young single adults themselves. They explore how the principles in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs's address, "Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow," from the October 2024 general conference, were pivotal in how they grew and sought to parent. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/51uchtdorf?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Briton Groebs, an LDSSA council member and SLCC student, comes to talk with Brother Burbidge about finding peace and focus in stillness. We examine how to do it through the lens of Bishop L. Todd Budge's address, "Seek Him with All Your Heart," from the October 2024 general conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/45budge?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Carson Willardson, a recently returned missionary, shares what it means to trust the Savior, even when things don't seem to go how we wish. We review Elder David P. Homer's "Trusting Our Father" address from the October 2024 General Conference.  See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/16homer?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Brooklyn Glover, LDSSA member and student, shares some beautiful thoughts on President Holland's talk, "I Am He." She shares how important the identity of our Heavenly Father is to us and how important our connection to Him can be as we go through the challenges and difficulties of life. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/41holland?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

SLCC Bruin student Athlete Josh Harding comes to talk about basketball, obedience, his mission to Canada, and aligning our will with God's. We discuss "Alingin Our Will with His" by Elder Ulisses Soares. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/28soares?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Lydia Spencer joins Brother Burbidge with a wonderful review of Texas, intentions, a prophecy about Disneyland, and a great discussion about President Nelson's invitations from his October 2024 address entitled, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again." See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Kirk Burbidge and SLCC student Naomi Evans talk about mental health, belonging, and keys to finding peace in the world of a young single adult struggling to move through life and find their way. They discuss Elder Dale G. Renlund's address, “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church” from the October 2024 general conferences. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Blake Dalton talks with Kirk Burbidge about feeling and understanding God's love. He shares primary stories, the birth and adoption of his kids, and even poetry. We review Elder Karl D. Hirst's address, "God's Favourite," from the October 2024 general conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/14hirst?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Esther Hopkin is back with some wonderful insights into Sunday worship, understanding our role in connecting with our Heavenly Father and the ward family we attend with. We talk about Ebenezer Scrooge, Lukas, the little music leader, and so much more. Our focus is on Elder Patrick Kearon's October 2024 address, "Welcome to the Church of Joy." Fin it here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/24kearon?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Cooper Brown and Kirk Burbidge sit down to talk about how simply President Eyring teaches the doctrine of Christ. Cooper talks about family and how we can teach the doctrine by word and deed. President Eyring's October 2024 address, "Simple is the Doctrine of Christ," is reviewed, and you can see that talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/47eyring?lang=eng   Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Byron Dalton joins Brother Burbidge to talk about his mission to Kenya, his experiences in unity there, and “Ye Are My Friends” by Elder David L. Buckner. See that talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/25buckner?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Brigham "Briggs" Dalton joins Brother Burbidge in discussing our divine parentage and how it helps us improve daily. We focus on what it means to know who we are and why that matters. The talk we focus on is "Sons and Daughters of God" by Elder Rubén V. Alliaud. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/55alliaud?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Breanna Simms joins Brother Burbidge and talks about killing spiders, her mission to Scotland, paintings, and how we can be redeemed. We talk about sister Kristen Yee's talk "The Joy of Our Redemption." See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/32yee?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Aidan Davis joins Brother Burbidge and talks salt from Elder José A. Teixeira's "Bonded to Jesus Christ: Becoming the Salt of the Earth." They discuss what keeps young single adults involved in the gospel and engaged in church service and how we can more closely become the Salt of the Earth. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/22teixeira?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

A Thinking Celestial favorite is back by popular demand. Alan Sackett shares his immediate reactions, highlights, themes, and messages from the most recent October 2024 General Conference. We laugh, we cry, we create a great beginning to a new season of reviewing these great messages. See all the talks here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10?lang=eng   Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Taylor Coronel joins Brother Burbidge in examining Elder Ronald A. Rasband'stalk, "Words Matter." They talk about the impact of our words on each other and how the Lord's words can change and strengthen us. Look for the three things we can say to solve almost any problem. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/41rasband?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Salt Lake Community College and Institute of Religion student Sage Imes joins Brother Burbidge in examining Elder Quinton L. Cook's talk, "Be One with Christ." Sage shares his thoughts on how the Lord expects us to unify and draw us out of our selfishness. The growth-oriented gospel of Jesus Christ creates unity. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/27cook?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Brother Kolby Hales is back with more inspirational wisdom with a discussion of President Mark L. Pace's address, "It is Wisdom in the Lord That We Should Have the Book of Mormon." In this episode, we discuss the conventional power of the Book of Mormon and how effort in it yields greater peace and strength in our lives. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/56pace?lang=eng.  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Shaylin, Eliza, and Devin, members of the West Jordan High School seminary council, visit Brother Burbidge to discuss the general conference and their takeaways. They also discuss why the general conference and following the prophet are so crucial to them and how they have grown because of the time spent learning and studying the Word.  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Brother Matt Merrill is back again with some thoughts about flying, learning, and knowing how our Heavenly Father will be there for us. Joy can be found in discipleship, which involves reaching out and serving. We discuss Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf's address, "A Higher Joy." Find the talk here:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/35uchtdorf?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Celeste Dailey and Brother Burbidge discuss Christ as the center of life and growth. They quote movies, talk about adulting, and show how looking unto Him in every thought can really help.  Elder Jose L. Alonso's general conference address, "Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives," is at the center of the discussion. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/24alonso?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Michael and Brother Burbidge Discuss Brother Michael T. Nelson's address, "In Support of the Rising Generation." They look at how young single adults in the decade of the decision have been helped with the truth that "in the church, no one serves alone."  Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/26nelson?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Bailey Mortensen, a Latter-Day Saint Student Association council member here on the SLCC campus, joins the podcast to discuss integrity. She share about her time on a mission in Harlem and how it taught her to see people more holistically. We discuss Elder Jack N. Gerard's address, "Integrity: A Christlike attribute." Find the talk in its entirety here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/17gerard?lang=eng  Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In this episode, Brother Darren Schmidt, principal at the Taylorsville High School Seminary, shares his insights regarding temple attendance and the gifts or endowments we receive there.  We discuss the general conference talk, "Temples, House of the Lord Dotting the Earth" by Elder Neil L. Andersen. Find the original discourse here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/55andersen?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

In a wonderful and wieldy conversation, Sister Tiana Mitchell shares how marriages and relationships can be connected and enhanced by the vertical power of covenants with God. You won't want to miss this great episode where we discuss "Fruit that Remains" by Elder Matthew L. Carpenter. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/34carpenter?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Blake Dalton is back and is sharing his thoughts on our ability and familial calling to serve our fellow man.  We do not need a calling to be a light and lift others. Our discussion centers on "Foreordained to Serve" by Elder Steven R. Bangerter. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/32bangerter?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media. 

Brother Steve Rose joins the podcast again to quote CS Lewis, to laugh, and to share how this address from Elder D. Todd Christofferson has helped him to strengthen his testimony of Jesus Christ and how he can improve his own discipleship.  See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/51christofferson?lang=eng Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick ----- The Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here:  https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to [email protected]. If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media.