48 episodes
General Conference Applied Mitch Peterson
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5.0 • 15 Ratings
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General Conference Applied is a podcast focused on building faith in Jesus Christ. Every six months, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather to share messages in General Conference. This podcast consists of an in-depth look at each of these messages, including the invitations and promises presented by the speakers.
The host for this podcast is Mitch Peterson (https://mitchellryanpeterson.com), an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creator.
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"The Testimony of Jesus"
6/9/2024: Elder D. Todd Christofferson, April 2024 General Conference, "The Testimony of Jesus".
Mitch identified the following invitation and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "My invitation is to act now to secure your place as one who is valiant in the testimony of Jesus. As repentance may be needed, 'do not procrastinate the day of your repentance,' lest 'in an hour when ye think not the summer shall be past, and the harvest ended, and your souls not saved.' Be zealous in keeping your covenants with God. Do not be 'offended [by] the strictness of the word.' 'Remember to retain the name [of Christ] written always in your hearts, … that ye [may] hear and know the voice by which ye shall be called, and also, the name by which he shall call you.' And finally, 'settle this in your hearts, that ye will do the things which [Jesus] shall teach, and command you.'"
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"Be One with Christ"
6/2/2024: Elder Quentin L. Cook, April 2024 General Conference, "Be One with Christ".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. "Given our 'likeness' before God, it makes little sense to emphasize our differences. Some have wrongly encouraged us 'to imagine people to be much more different from ourselves and from each other than they actually are. [Some] take real but small differences and magnify them into chasms.'"
2. "In this extremely competitive world, there is a constant effort to excel. Striving to be the best we can be is a righteous and worthwhile endeavor. It is consistent with the Lord’s doctrine. Efforts to diminish or deprecate others or create barriers to their success are contrary to the Lord’s doctrine. We cannot blame circumstances or others for a decision to act contrary to God’s commandments."
3. "In today’s world, it is easy to focus on material and occupational success. Some lose sight of eternal principles and choices that have eternal significance. We would be wise to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s counsel to 'think celestial.'"
4. "The most significant choices can be made by almost everyone regardless of talents, abilities, opportunities, or economic circumstances. An emphasis on putting family choices first is essential."
5. "We should strive to include others in our circle of oneness. If we are to follow President Russell M. Nelson’s admonition to gather scattered Israel on both sides of the veil, we need to include others in our circle of oneness."
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"'Be Still, and Know That I Am God'"
5/26/2024: Elder David A. Bednar, April 2024 General Conference, "'Be Still, and Know That I Am God'".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. “Jesus Christ is our Redeemer, our Mediator, and our Advocate with the Eternal Father and the rock upon which we should build the spiritual foundation of our lives."
2. "Every Sunday, if we will, we can be still and know that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior."
3. "If we will, we can 'be still' in our holy places of worship and know ever more surely that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior."
4. "In His holy house, if we will, we can be still and know that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior."
5. "Today I repeat a principle I previously have emphasized. Our homes should be the ultimate combination of both sacred time and holy place wherein individuals and families can 'be still' and know that God is our Heavenly Father, we are His children, and Jesus Christ is our Savior. Leaving our homes to worship on the Sabbath and in the house of the Lord certainly is essential. But only as we return to our homes with the spiritual perspective and strength obtained in those holy places and activities can we then sustain our focus upon the primary purposes of mortal life and overcome the temptations so prevalent in our fallen world."
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“A Higher Joy”
5/19/2024: Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2024 General Conference, "A Higher Joy".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. “If you feel there could be more of this kind of joy in your life, I invite you to embark on the journey of following Jesus Christ and His Way. It is a journey of a lifetime—and beyond. Please let me suggest a few beginning steps on this worthy journey of discovering pure joy.” …
“Draw near unto God. … I have learned that if we draw near to God and reach out to touch Him, we can indeed find healing, peace, and joy.
“Look for [joy]. …
“Bear one another’s burdens. … Like praying for someone with all our heart. Giving a sincere compliment. Helping someone feel welcome, respected, valued, and loved. Sharing a favorite scripture and what it means to us. Or even just by listening.”
2. “During the coming days, weeks, and months, may I invite you to:
-“Spend time in a sincere, full-hearted effort to draw near to God.
-“Seek diligently for everyday moments of hope, peace, and joy.
-“Bring joy to others around you.
“My dear brothers and sisters, dear friends, as you search the word of God for a deeper understanding of God’s eternal plan, accept these invitations, and strive to walk in His Way, you will experience ‘the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,’ even in the midst of sorrows.”
3. “May we all seek and find the higher joy that comes from devoting our lives to our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son.”
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"Motions of a Hidden Fire"
5/12/2024: President Jeffrey R. Holland, April 2024 General Conference, "Motions of a Hidden Fire".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. “We are to 'pray always.' We are to pray, Amulek said, for 'those who are around you,' with the belief that the 'fervent prayer of a righteous [people] availeth much.' Our prayers ought to be vocal when we have the privacy to so offer them. If that is not practical, they should be carried as silent utterances in our heart."
2. "We are to employ prayer as a shield against temptation."
3. "When we don’t know how or exactly for what to pray, we should begin, and continue, until the Holy Spirit guides us into the prayer we should be offering. This approach may be the one we have to invoke when praying for our enemies and those who despitefully use us."
4. "Against that backdrop of Christ’s victory over death and His recent gift to me of a few more weeks or months in mortality, I bear solemn witness of the reality of eternal life and the need for us to be serious in our planning for it. I bear witness that when Christ comes, He needs to recognize us—not as nominal members listed on a faded baptismal record but as thoroughly committed, faithfully believing, covenant-keeping disciples. This is an urgent matter for all of us."
5. "We need to believe in angels and miracles and the promises of the holy priesthood. We need to believe in the gift of the Holy Ghost, the influence of good families and friends, and the power of the pure love of Christ. We need to believe in revelation and prophets, seers, and revelators and President Russell M. Nelson. We need to believe that with prayer and pleading and personal righteousness, we really can ascend to 'Mount Zion, … the city of the living God, the heavenly place, the holiest of all.'"
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"All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants"
5/5/2024: President Henry B. Eyring, April 2024 General Conference, "All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants".
Mitch identified the following invitations and shared ideas for taking action:
1. “Give children opportunities to pray for each other. Discern quickly the beginnings of discord, and positively recognize acts of unselfish service, especially to one another.”
2. "There is nothing more important than honoring the covenants you have made or may make in the temple. No matter where you are on the covenant path, I urge you to qualify and become eligible to attend the temple. Visit as frequently as circumstances will allow. Make and keep sacred covenants with God."
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This podcast is so insightful! I love how Mitch shares connections between General Conference talks and other literature, as well as personal thoughts and stories. It encourages me to really think about how I am applying takeaways and invitations in my life.