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Join us each week as we talk about one or two of the most recent addresses from General Conference.
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S2E16: Daily Restoration

Conference TalkFeb 26, 2022

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S6E23: Think Celestial

S6E23: Think Celestial

Arguably one of the most quoted talks of recent time, President Nelson delivers another great sermon on attaining our highest goal-Celestial Life!

Join Melissa and her special guest Braedon Brinkerhoff, as they discuss ways to Think Celestial every day!

Mar 23, 202434:04
S6E22: Divine Parenting Lessons

S6E22: Divine Parenting Lessons

Join the Shelby crew this episode as both Shelby Christensen and Shelbi Stanfill discuss Elder Valeri's talk, "Divine Parenting Lessons."


They each share some of their own experiences as parents and their initial takeaways from this talk, which spoiler, is gratitude!


Follow Shelby C. here and follow Shelbi S. here.

Mar 16, 202437:56
S6E21: Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven
Mar 05, 202416:33
S6E20: Jesus Christ Is the Treasure (feat. Brad McBride)
Feb 26, 202426:27
S6E19: More Than a Hero (feat. Ashley Norman)

S6E19: More Than a Hero (feat. Ashley Norman)

Join host Shelby and her guest Ashley as they discuss Bishop Waddell's talk, "More Than a Hero."

Feb 17, 202441:35
S6E18: Our Constant Companion
Feb 05, 202430:46
S6E10: Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens (feat. Tammie Barnett)
Jan 29, 202436:53
S6E17: Our Heavenly Father Will Run to Us (feat. Brent and Aimee House)

S6E17: Our Heavenly Father Will Run to Us (feat. Brent and Aimee House)

A child, a sibling, a parent, a friend, the Parable of The Prodigal Son, is a parable to all; and quite possibly the greatest parable ever told. Sometimes in life we may go through things and experience trials that require us to "come to [ourselves]" before coming back "home." Other times we may have loved ones who go astray and we long for their return. We must remember who we are and that we have a Heavenly Father who loves us and will always run to us when we come to Him.



Resources:

"Think Celestial"- President Russell M. Nelson

"His Grace is Sufficient"- Brad Wilcox

Corrie Ten Boom- "There is no pit so deep, that God's love is not deeper still"

Jan 28, 202446:35
S6E16: For the Sake of Your Posterity
Jan 21, 202439:56
S6E15: Be Peaceable Followers of Christ (feat. Cordale Lamb)
Jan 15, 202451:40
S6E14: Eternal Truth (feat. Erik Wells)
Jan 07, 202401:05:08
S6E13: Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Jan 06, 202422:04
S6E12: Hallmarks of Happiness

S6E12: Hallmarks of Happiness

Join Melissa and her friends Tifannee and Kamila Brandley, as they discuss Elder Gary B. Sabin's talk on how to find happiness in our challenging world.

Dec 23, 202327:35
S6E11: Love Is Spoken Here (feat. Kurt Francom)

S6E11: Love Is Spoken Here (feat. Kurt Francom)

Special guest Kurt Francom from Leading Saints sits down with Matthew to discuss Elder Gong's address, "Love is Spoken Here." We're talking ChatGPT, spiritual love languages, and the spicy question: is it okay to decline callings?
Resources
A large collection of quotes from Latter-day Apostles and Prophets about turning down callings
Pres. Eyring's story of the Teton Dam flood cleanup
Elder Gong talks about ChatGPT at a BYU Devotional
LDS Bot: it's ChatGPT for your Gospel questions!
Pres. Hinckley's prayer and groceries quote
Thomas Griffith's BYU Devotional about tying every topic to the Atonement of Christ
Thomas Griffith on Leading Saints
Pres. Nelson's talk asking us to always use the name of Christ when referring to His Atonement
Church guidance on ministering approaches
Elder Bednar's observation that less-actives often have strong testimonies of the Restored Gospel
Dec 17, 202337:27
S6E09: Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ (feat. Dan Ellsworth)
Dec 02, 202344:35
S6E08: Do You Want to Be Happy?
Nov 26, 202323:51
Shorts: You're not ready for Zion if you won't even clean the building
Nov 22, 202306:32
S6E07: Praise to the Man (feat. Greg Matsen)

S6E07: Praise to the Man (feat. Greg Matsen)

Matthew sits down with Greg Matsen from the Cwic Show to discuss Pres. M. Russell Ballard's moving final testimony, Praise to the Man. Rest in peace, Pres. Ballard!

Resources

Nov 21, 202322:24
S6E06: Kingdoms of Glory

S6E06: Kingdoms of Glory

We hear that God is a "respecter of persons," but have you ever thought of how He also respects us, His children with honoring our agency? Join our new host Shelby Christensen and her guest, Shayla Davidson as they discuss key elements in President Dallin H. Oaks' talk, Kingdoms of Glory. In an ever-confusing world, President Oaks' talk addresses eternal truths of identity, our purpose on this earth and how we gain salvation and exaltation in the life to come.


Resourses:

"The Family Proclamation to the World"

Nov 11, 202330:23
S6E05: The Sealing Power
Nov 05, 202347:45
S6E04: Abide the Day in Christ
Oct 28, 202329:18
S6E03: In the Path of Their Duty
Oct 22, 202325:54
Shorts: God wouldn't want me to sacrifice my marriage... right?
Oct 19, 202308:42
S6E02: Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus
Oct 15, 202323:38
S6E01: October 2023 General Conference Recap
Oct 07, 202329:23
S5E17: Remember What Matters Most
Oct 01, 202341:57
S5E16: Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents
Sep 23, 202320:18
S5E15: The Teachings of Jesus Christ
Aug 12, 202338:16
Shorts: Why don't I drink? Because I know the Book of Mormon is true!

Shorts: Why don't I drink? Because I know the Book of Mormon is true!

If a non-member friend asks you why you don't drink coffee, you might answer by explaining the Word of Wisdom. But Pres. Nelson gives us a different approach. When asked why we we live the way we live, he answered, "Because I know the Book of Mormon is true." Let's talk about that.

Resources

Be Thou an Example of the Believers by Pres. Russell M. Nelson (Oct 2010)

A Witness and a Warning by Pres. Ezra Taft Benson

Jul 26, 202304:31
S5E14: Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? (feat. Greg Matsen)

S5E14: Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ? (feat. Greg Matsen)

Bro. Ahmad S. Corbitt of the Young Men General Presidency made waves in 2022 with his devotional address decrying "Activism Toward the Church" (ATC). This April, he was sustained as a General Authority Seventy and gave his first Conference address, "Do You Know Why I as a Christian Believe in Christ?" And this one hits hard, too. Greg Matsen from the Cwic Show joins Matthew to talk about both of these timely talks and their application to today's crazy world.

Jul 23, 202334:47
S5E13: My Mind Caught Hold upon This Thought of Jesus Christ (feat. the sister missionaries)
Jul 15, 202326:36
S5E12:The Lord Jesus Christ Teaches Us to Minister / Jesus Christ Is Relief
Jul 03, 202326:53
S5E11: Patriarch Blessings! (feat. Brad McBride)

S5E11: Patriarch Blessings! (feat. Brad McBride)

Bummed about the Oceangate sub and looking for a more uplifting Titanic-related story? Look no further! Returning guest and blogger Brad McBride joins Matthew at the mics today to discuss not one but two unusual General Conference addresses-- Elder Bennett's and Elder Yamashita's talks about Patriarchal blessings.

Resources

That time the Prophet's wife found all twelve tribes of Israel in Europe

2 Nephi 27: "I can do mine own work."

Joseph Smith quote: "You will have all kinds of trials to pass through. And it is quite as necessary for you to be tried as it was for Abraham and other men of God. . . . God will feel after you, and he will take hold of you and wrench your very heart strings, and if you cannot stand it you will not be fit for an inheritance in the Celestial Kingdom of God."

Pres. Oaks: "[A patriarchal blessing] is given under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and should be read and interpreted under the influence of that same Spirit."

Jun 24, 202339:37
S5E10: Just Keep Going-- with Faith and He Could Heal Me! (feat. Erik Wells)
Jun 11, 202340:33
S5E09: A Living Prophet for the Latter Days
Jun 03, 202330:06
S5E08: Safely Gathered Home (feat. Mike Rush)

S5E08: Safely Gathered Home (feat. Mike Rush)

This week we're covering Elder Quentin L. Cook's talk, "Safely Gathered Home" which is all about the gathering of Israel. Which means we got to invite a guest who's a total "gathering and restoration of Israel nerd," author Mike Rush! We talk about the amazon promises the Lord has given about covenant Israel in the last days-- the likes of which will "be a more spectacular event than the children of Israel coming out of Egypt in Moses’ day."

Resources

Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives by President Russell M. Nelson

Let God Prevail by President Russell M. Nelson

Bible Dictionary: Israel, Kingdom of


May 28, 202352:16
S5E07: There Can Be Nothing So Exquisite and Sweet as Was My Joy / Have I Truly Been Forgiven
May 25, 202329:23
S5E06: Accessing God’s Power through Covenants

S5E06: Accessing God’s Power through Covenants

Melissa & Shelbi host this weeks episode by discussing Elder Renlund's address, "Accessing God’s Power through Covenants." Melissa and Shelbi are temple fans and couldn't be more obsessed with it. They share insights they have learned about covenants and share ideas on how to gain a testimony of the temple and covenants.


Resources:

"One In Christ" , Story of The Amazon River by Elder Ulisses Soares

Creating Lift by Elder Uchtdorf 

"The Power of Spiritual Momentum" by President Nelson

Not Making a Choice is a Choice by President Bednar

The Rocket Example by Elder Renlund


May 13, 202343:47
S5E05: Peacemakers Needed!
May 06, 202301:01:55
Shorts: Death by Planning

Shorts: Death by Planning

Did you know a group of vultures is called a committee? Our committees and councils in the Church feel that way sometimes-- we huddle around a pick at a problem but rarely actually help. Pres. Ballard and Elder Arnold have some haunting stories to share about that. We need more ministering and less administering.

May 03, 202305:28
S5E04: The Work of the Temple and Family History—One and the Same Work / A Voice of Gladness!
Apr 29, 202330:11
Shorts: Please don't throw things when you're angry!
Apr 26, 202303:57
S5E03: Ministering

S5E03: Ministering

Join Matthew and Meg as we discuss Elder Gong's talk, Ministering. Matthew recently finished a few years as Elders Quorum President and Meg is just starting in her calling as Relief Society President so there is a lot to discuss on this one!

Apr 23, 202346:18
S5E04: The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told

S5E04: The Greatest Easter Story Ever Told

On this weeks episode the Stanfill's hop on the mic's! Come and listen to Elder Stevenson's talk, "The Greatest Story Ever Told." There are no reosurces for this episode but there is a lot of fun thought provoking ideas on how to make Easter more Christ Centered.


Apr 15, 202325:43
S5E01: Conference Talk April 2023 Recap

S5E01: Conference Talk April 2023 Recap

Tune in as our Conference Talk hosts share their favorite moments from the most recent sessions of General Conference!

Apr 08, 202341:49
Shorts: The Five Dollar Lawn
Mar 29, 202311:15
S4E24: Nourishing and Bearing Your Testimony
Mar 28, 202301:01:45
S4E23: Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

S4E23: Put On Thy Strength, O Zion

Matthew and Michael discuss Elder Bednar's powerful talk, Put On Thy Strength, O Zion. A lot of Temple references, and some sobering thoughts about the Second Coming!

Mar 20, 202341:53
S4E22: And They Sought to See Jesus Who He Was
Mar 11, 202344:17
Shorts: Pres. Nelson is bringing chivalry back into style!
Mar 08, 202304:06