April 2025 General Conference Applications – Return and Report: Elder Cook, Elder Christofferson, and Elder Andersen
7/10/2025: S5 E27, Episode 136, April 2025 General Conference Applications - Return and Report: Elder Cook, Elder Christofferson, and Elder Andersen.Clay and Mitch reported how they have taken action on the following invitations from the April 2025 General Conference addresses delivered by Elder Quentin L. Cook, Elder D. Todd Christofferson, and Elder Neil L. Andersen:Elder Cook:1. "Set aside consistent time to faithfully contemplate the Savior’s Atonement."2. "We must never forget the sacrifices and examples of prior generations, but our adulation, appreciation, and worship should be centered on the Savior of the world and His atoning sacrifice."Elder Christofferson:1. "May we, as the ancient Nephites and Lamanites, 'fall down at the feet of Jesus, and … worship him.'"2. "[May we] have no other gods before Him."Elder Andersen:1. "Let us speak more often with faith and compassion to our youth in our homes, and with each other in our Relief Society and elders quorum meetings, about the Lord's law of chastity, the sanctity of life, and the care of the unborn and their mothers."Contact us hereShow notes are located hereKeep track of the invitations extended in the April 2025 General Conference hereFollow us on Facebook hereFollow us on Instagram hereFollow us on X hereFollow us and watch the podcast on YouTube here
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"Compensating Blessings"
7/6/2025: S5 E26, Episode 135, Bishop Gérald Caussé, April 2025 General Conference, "Compensating Blessings".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "My dear friends, if you ever feel limited or disadvantaged by the circumstances of your life, I want you to know this: The Lord loves you personally. He knows your circumstances, and the door to His blessings remains wide open to you no matter the challenges you face."2. "Through Jesus Christ and His Atonement, ... find the strength to endure and ultimately overcome all of life's challenges."3. "The Lord asks us to do 'all we can' and to 'offer [our] whole souls as an offering unto him.' This requires a deep desire, a sincere and faithful heart, and our utmost diligence in keeping His commandments and aligning our will with His."4. "When facing limitations and challenges, may we recognize our own blessings—our gifts, resources, and time—and use them to serve those in need."5. "One of the most powerful ways we may contribute to God's compensating blessings is through the vicarious work we do for our ancestors in the house of the Lord."Contact us hereShow notes are located hereKeep track of the invitations extended in the April 2025 General Conference hereFollow us on Facebook hereFollow us on Instagram hereFollow us on X hereFollow us and watch the podcast on YouTube here
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April 2025 General Conference Applications - Return and Report: President Holland, Elder Uchtdorf, and Elder Bednar
7/3/2025: S5 E25, Episode 134, April 2025 General Conference Applications - Return and Report: President Holland, Elder Uchtdorf, and Elder Bednar.Clay, Mitch, and Clay's wife Tristan reported how they have taken action on the following invitations from the April 2025 General Conference addresses delivered by President Jeffrey R. Holland, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, and Elder David A. Bednar:President Holland:1. "Be converted, and become as little children."Elder Uchtdorf:1. "The Savior declared that He restored His Church so 'that faith … might increase in the earth.' Therefore, when people visit our Church meetings, the Savior wants them to leave with stronger faith in Him! The love our friends feel among us will lift them closer to Jesus Christ! That is our simple goal every time we gather."2. "The Lord invites us not just to join His kingdom but also to be anxiously engaged in building it. God envisions a people who are 'of one heart and one mind.' And to be of one heart, we must seek pure hearts, and that requires a mighty change of heart."Elder Bednar:1. "Consider the importance and ongoing impact of this singular event (the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 6, 1830) in the history of the world."2. "I invite all to learn about and prove this message ["that the Lord Jesus Christ has restored His gospel and Church in the latter days"]."Contact us hereShow notes are located hereKeep track of the invitations extended in the April 2025 General Conference hereFollow us on Facebook hereFollow us on Instagram hereFollow us on X hereFollow us and watch the podcast on YouTube here
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"'Return unto Me … That I May Heal You'"
6/29/2025: S5 E24, Episode 133, Elder S. Mark Palmer, April 2025 General Conference, "'Return unto Me … That I May Heal You'".Clay and Mitch identified the following invitations and shared how they will take action:1. "To all who are longing for faith, we invite you to come back. ... To all who recognise what you have lost, we invite you to come back so you can once again taste the joyous fruit of the gospel. ... This message is not a challenge, and it is not a condemnation. It is an invitation, extended with love and a sincere desire to welcome you back to your spiritual home."2. "Feel the witness of the Holy Ghost as you now hear this loving invitation and magnificent promise from our Saviour, Jesus Christ: 'Will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you?'"3. "When some of Jesus's followers in Capernaum found His teachings hard and chose to leave, He turned to His Apostles and asked, 'Will ye also go away?' This is the question we each must answer as we face our individual times of testing."4. "[Focus] your faith on Jesus Christ and His gospel—the trunk and the roots."5. "Be patient as your faith and testimony also grow. This includes not taking offense at thoughtless comments like 'Where have you been all these years?'"6. "Nourish your faith and your testimony as you feast at the sacrament table each week and as you worship in the house of the Lord."7. "Stay sensitive to the feelings and the witness of the Spirit. Learn from Amulek, who described his time as a less-active member by saying, 'I was called many times and I would not hear.'"8. "With all the love in our hearts, we welcome you home."Contact us hereShow notes are located hereKeep track of the invitations extended in the April 2025 General Conference hereFollow us on Facebook hereFollow us on Instagram hereFollow us on X hereFollow us and watch the podcast on YouTube here
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April 2025 General Conference Applications - Return and Report: President Nelson, President Oaks, and President Eyring
6/26/2025: S5 E23, Episode 132, April 2025 General Conference Applications - Return and Report: President Nelson, President Oaks, and President Eyring.Clay and Mitch reported how they have taken action on the following invitations from the April 2025 General Conference addresses delivered by President Russell M. Nelson, President Dallin H. Oaks, and President Henry B. Eyring:President Nelson:1. "I invite you to take intentional steps to grow in your confidence before the Lord."President Oaks:1. "Trusting in the Lord is a particular need for all who wrongly measure the commandments of God and the teachings of His prophets against the latest findings and wisdom of man."2. "First, I speak of the Light or Spirit of Christ. … The second of the great assistances provided by the Lord to help us choose what is right is a cluster of divine directions in the scriptures as part of the plan of salvation (plan of happiness). These directions are commandments, ordinances, and covenants. … Other God-given helps for making right choices are the manifestations of the Holy Ghost. … One of the most significant of God’s helps for His faithful children is the gift of the Holy Ghost. … I pray that we will teach and live these principles."President Eyring:1. "Here is [Jesus Christ's] invitation to us: 'Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.'"2. "Just as His beloved disciples, every child of Heavenly Father who has chosen to enter through the gate of baptism is under covenant to be a witness of the Savior and to care for those in need throughout our mortal lives."Contact us hereShow notes are located hereKeep track of the invitations extended in the April 2025 General Conference hereFollow us on Facebook hereFollow us on Instagram hereFollow us on X hereFollow us and watch the podcast on YouTube here
General Conference Applied is a podcast focused on building faith in Jesus Christ. Every six months, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather to share messages in General Conference. This podcast consists of an in-depth look at each of these messages, including the invitations and promises presented by the speakers.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson (https://mitchellryanpeterson.com) and Clay Soelberg, both of whom are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creators.
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