General Conference Conversations

“Jesus Christ Is the Treasure” by Elder Renlund reminds us to not “look beyond the mark.” Here’s a question to consider as you study: Where in your life can you see that you’re looking for specific blessings instead of seeing what’s there? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or...

President Eyring’s talk “Our Constant Companion” is about, you guessed it, the Spirit and the promise we have to have it with us constantly. Here’s a question to consider as you study: When have you been led “minute by minute” by the spirit? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks...

Here is a question to consider while studying “More Than a Hero” by Bishop Waddell: Are there things or people in your life who you might give more attention to than Jesus Christ? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can commen...

Elder Uchtdorf, in his talk “The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home,” relates the story of the Prodigal Son. Here is a question to consider as you study: How do you relate to the prodigal son in this story? How do you relate to the older brother? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorit...

“Be Peaceable Followers of Christ” by Elder Cook is all about the blessing of peace given to those who have faith in Christ. Instead of a question, here’s an invitation: Elder Cook says: “First, He encouraged them to ‘praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing, and with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving.’” Second, the Lord counseled if they were ‘sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God w...

In Elder de Paula Parrella’s talk “Bearing Witness of Jesus Christ in Word and Actions” he reminds us of our promise to take the name of Christ upon us. Here is a question to consider as you study: How can you bear witness of Christ through your words and actions? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments...

“Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ” by President Freeman is a reminder of the importance of our relationship with Jesus Christ. Here is a question to consider as you study: What progress do you see in yourself and those around you on the covenant path? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments o...

President Ballard’s talk “Praise to the Man” is his simple and beautiful testimony of Joseph Smith and the restoration of the gospel. Here is a question to consider as you study: What are you grateful for because of the restoration? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you...

“Brothers and Sisters in Christ” by Ulisses Soares is an invitation to evaluate our own prejudices and try to be better. Here are some questions to consider as you study: Do you have prejudices against any person or group in your life? How can you start the process of rooting out that prejudice? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If...

Sister Runia’s talk “Seeing God’s Family through the Overview Lens” is a beautiful testimony of the power of love. Here’s a question to ponder as you study: How can you motivate those around you with love? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions o...

“Humble to Accept and Follow” by Elder Koch is a wonderful reminder to us to be teachable. Here’s a question to consider as you study: In what ways can you be more humble - lean on the strength of God, Christ, and those around you? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you...

Elder Sabin’s talk “Hallmarks of Happiness” echoes many of the themes already talked about in the talks up to this point - the atonement, God’s love, our identity as God’s child. Instead of a question, here is an invitation: Record 5 things you’re grateful for this week - big or small, silly or serious. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWa...

“How Great Will Be Your Joy” by Elder Rasband is a call to senior couples to serve missions. Do you have a joyful experience with a senior missionary couple or senior sister? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any other questions or comments, you can comment bel...

Elder Phillips’ talk “God Knows and Loves You” is a beautiful reminder that God truly does know and loves us. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How does remembering that everyone is a beloved Child of God change how you see those around you? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favor...

“Do You Want to Be Happy?” by Elder Choi is a reminder of the power of covenants in bringing long lasting joy to our lives. Here’s a question to consider as you study: What are ways you turn to God in times of struggle? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your favorite talks or if you have any oth...

Elder Stevenson’s talk “Promptings of the Spirit” gives great guidelines on how to have the Spirit more in your life. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How will you take steps to hear and listen to the promptings of the spirit more in your life? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to send in comments on your f...

“The Power of Jesus Christ in Our Lives Every Day” by Elder Costa is full of hope with Christ’s atonement as the cause for that hope. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How have you felt the strengthening power and reassurance of the atonement and God’s love in your life? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like to...

Elder Newman, in his talk “Preserving the Voice of the Covenant People in the Rising Generation,” reminds us of things that help us build our lives in Christ. Here’s a question to consider as you study: What does “feasting on the words of Christ” look like for you and/or your family? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like...

“Tithing: Opening the Windows of Heaven” by Elder Andersen is all about, you guessed it, tithing. And about the relationship between our temporal and spiritual blessings. Here’s a question to consider as you study: How does tithing - and how do other more temporal commandments - help you remember your connection to spiritual things? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c...

Elder Oaks’ talk “Kingdoms of Glory” reminds us of the love and mercy of God. Here is a question to consider as you study: How does knowing that everyone will be welcomed into a Kingdom of Glory change the way you see those around you? And a question that I think is interesting to think about: Elder Oaks has two other talks where he says almost word for word two paragraphs in this talk (“Challenge...

“Love Thy Neighbor” by Elder Ardern is all about just that, loving your neighbor. Here’s a question to consider as you study: “It is unlikely you will know the recipients of your time, dollars, and dimes, but compassion does not require us to know them; it only requires us to love them.” How does this change how you think about your day to day interactions with strangers (and friends, family, and...

Elder Christofferson’s talk “The Sealing Power” is a great lesson in what “sealing” really means in the context of priesthood ordinances. Here is a question to consider as you study: How does the knowledge that the sealing power also applies to other ordinances you’ve participated in - or will participate in - change the way you think about those ordinances? You can also watch this podcast on YouT...

“For the Sake of Your Posterity” by Elder Godoy is all about how our actions affect our children, grandchildren, etc.- particularly when it comes to church activity. I had a hard time with this one, simply because I worry it opens up room to judge those who are inactive, less active, struggling, or are not members of the church at all. So, instead of questions, here is an invitation: Think of peop...

Elder Daines’ talk “Sir, We Would Like to See Jesus” is such a beautiful testimony of the love of God! Here are a couple questions to consider as you study? Do you feel (or have you felt) like this - only seeing God as a ruler, not a loving parent? How can we shine his light to those around us? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If...

In “Abide the Day with Christ,” Sister Wright reminds us of the need for spiritual preparation. Instead of a question, here is an invitation: Imagine dying tomorrow and standing in front of Jesus. How do you feel? What would you wish you would’ve done? What would you want to tell him? You can also watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiavmFctfCBB68kWaKVy0g If you’d like...