Monday Morning Session - General Conference Review for Real Life

In this special episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with his daughter, Sister Ella Burbidge—soon to begin her service in the Tennessee Nashville Mission—to discuss Elder B. Corey Cuvelier’s inspiring message, “The Name by Which Ye Are Called.” Together they explore what it means to wear the Savior’s name as a full‑time missionary, including the responsibility to reflect His character, represent His Church, and rely on His power while serving His children. Their conversation highlights the joy, courage, and holy privilege of missionary work, reminding listeners that being called in His name is both an identity and a daily invitation to minister as He would.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/52cuvelier?lang=eng 
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge, Taylorsville Institute teacher, joins Sister Ashley Laneri of the Taylorsville Institute of Religion for a thoughtful discussion on Elder Peter M. Johnson’s message, “The Power of Ministering to the One.” Together they explore how Christlike ministering begins with seeing individual worth, slowing down enough to notice who needs help, and trusting that small, Spirit‑directed acts can lift hearts in lasting ways. Their conversation highlights practical ways to reach the “one” in our homes, wards, classrooms, and communities, reminding listeners that the Savior’s pattern of ministry is personal, intentional, and transformative.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/44johnson?lang=eng 
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with SLCC student Andrea Shelly to discuss Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s timely message “Blessed Are the Peacemakers.” Their conversation reflects on how the counsel to create peace feels especially urgent amid the turmoil and tension in today’s world. Andrea shares touching insights about the quiet power of children and the way their natural Christlike attitudes can soften hearts and reset perspectives. Together, they explore how choosing peace—one interaction at a time—invites the Savior’s influence into homes, campuses, and communities.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/12stevenson?lang=eng 
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, host Dr. Kirk Burbidge and fellow Taylorsville Institute teacher and choir director Alan Sackett explore Elder Ulisses Soares’s message “Adorned With the Virtue of Temperance.” Taking a fun and unconventional approach, Alan brings a bowl of numbered prompts, drawing topics at random to spark fresh discussion about how temperance shapes discipleship. Their conversation blends practical insight with personal experience as both share how striving for temperance influences their parenting, daily reactions, and spiritual focus, offering listeners a grounded and relatable look at this Christlike virtue.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/43soares?lang=eng
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Matt, Blake, and Kirk sit down together at the Taylorsville Institute of Religion to discuss Elder Matthew S. Holland’s powerful message, “Forsake Not Your Own Mercy.” Their conversation explores the heart of Elder Holland’s teaching of how sincere repentance and Christlike forgiveness open the way for real spiritual change. Drawing on the story of Jonah, they reflect on what it means to stop running, turn toward the Savior, and allow His mercy to reshape our hearts. It’s an encouraging and honest discussion about letting God’s grace do its healing work.
 
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/53holland?lang=eng
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge is joined by Anita Longhurst, seminary teacher at Bingham High Seminary, for a heartfelt discussion on Elder Patrick Kearon’s powerful message, “Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning.” Together they explore why seeking new beginnings, and surrounding ourselves with places and people where the gospel is uplifting and edifying, matters so deeply in a disciple’s journey. Their conversation highlights the transformative power of repentance and the weekly gift of the sacrament, reminding listeners that through Jesus Christ, every one of us can rise, start again, and move forward with hope and holiness.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/31kearon?lang=eng
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Christ Nordfelt, director of the Jordan Institute of Religion, to discuss Chad H. Webb’s powerful message, “That All May Be Edified.” Together they explore how deep, lasting strength comes from learning and teaching pure doctrine, the kind of Christ‑centered truth that lifts, unifies, and steadily transforms disciples from the inside out. Their conversation highlights how focusing on doctrine rather than distraction builds spiritual confidence, invites the Spirit’s edifying influence, and helps both teachers and students experience real growth in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=eng 
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Emily Wolfley—a new mom navigating life near the North Pole in Alaska—to explore Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi’s message, “Humble Souls at Altars Kneel.” Together they reflect on the quiet, healing power found in simple gospel observances like taking the sacrament and engaging in consistent scripture study. Emily shares tender insights on how, for those carrying wounds from past abuse, these small and steady practices can soften the heart, restore a sense of safety, and invite the Savior’s gentle, individualized healing. Through honest conversation and lived experience, the episode highlights how humble acts of discipleship can become sacred steps toward wholeness.
Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/23jaggi?lang=eng
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