General Conference Conversations

In his talk “Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days,” Elder Klebingat speaks so powerfully about our task of being disciples of Christ. Here are some questions you might think about as you study: What does the light of the Lord mean to you? How can you hold up the Lord's light in your life? What words from God are you hearing? How can you "stand out, speak up, and be different" from the world? Wh...

We’ve talked a lot about the covenant path in this conference. And Elder Ojediran’s talk “The Covenant Path: The Way to Eternal Life” is another fantastic testimony of our covenants pointing us to Christ. Here are some questions to ponder: How are you coming unto Christ in your life? How has the Savior invited you to come unto Him? How can you make the sacrament more meaningful in your Sunday wors...

President Oaks’ talk “Divine Love in the Father’s Plan” is a bit of a roller coaster for me emotionally. But here are some questions to ponder as you study: Have you pondered deeply the role of love in the Plan of Salvation? We often focus on LGBTQ+ issues when we talk about Satan’s attack on the family. I’m very passionate about other things that affect families. So, what else does Satan use to a...

President Nelson’s talk “The Power of Spiritual Momentum” gives amazing suggestions for ending conflicts in our lives. Here are some questions to consider: President Nelson calls for us to end conflicts in our hearts, homes, and lives. What conflicts do you think of? What ignites spiritual momentum in your life? What does your covenant path look like? How does God work in your life? How do you see...

Self-reliance is a hard topic for me, but while reading Elder Martinez’s talk “Teaching Self-Reliance to Children and Youth,” I got a different perspective on what self-reliance is on a principle level and why we push it. Here are some questions to consider while you study: How are you spiritually self reliant? How are you temporally self-reliant? “[Luke 2:52] refers to growth and learning in the...

Elder Rasband’s powerful testimony of religious freedom fills his talk “To Heal the World.” Here are some questions to consider as you study: Are we allowing ourselves, members of our families and congregations, and all of God’s children “the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of [their] own conscience?” Are we treating others as if God loves them as much as He loves us...

Another amazing testimony of the atonement! My best friend Morgan joined me to discuss Elder Ringwood’s talk “For God So Loved Us.” Here are some questions to ponder: Who in your life is your “Benjamin”? Who do you want to bring with you? How have things fallen into place in your life in a way that could only be by divine design? What is the Lord telling you? What questions do you want to study fu...

Missionary work is everyone! And Elder Stevenson’s talk “Love, Share, Invite” is a fantastic reminder of this. Here are some questions to consider: How can you show Christlike love to those around you - strangers, family, friends? What are things you can invite people to in your life? And not just specifically churchy things, but things like service projects and dinners at your house. What is the...

Christ is the perfect healer, and Sister Wright testifies of that so beautifully in her talk “Christ Heals That Which Is Broken.” Here are some questions to consider: How does knowing that Christ knows your “complete story” comfort you? Are you working on forgiving someone? How can Christ help you with that? What is the Lord telling you? What questions do you want to study further? Questions? Emai...

I loved talking about Elder Christofferson’s talk “Our Relationship with God.” Here are some questions to consider as you study: When have you felt betrayed by God when a certain blessing hasn’t come when you thought it would? How can you trust in the Lord and not in outcomes? How do you get close to God in times of disappointment and struggle? What is the Lord telling you? What questions do you w...

Elder Renlund expounds on the doctrine taught in the Young Women theme in his talk “Your Divine Nature and Eternal Destiny.” Here are some questions to consider: How do you step back from strong emotions, mental health, or the stresses of life and feel the love of God? How does your identity as a child of god work with and validate other ways you choose to identify yourself? What is your revealed...

Sister Bingham’s talk “Covenants with God Strengthen, Protect, and Prepare Us for Eternal Glory” is a powerful testimony of covenants. Here are some questions to study: Do you know what your covenants are (baptismal or temple)? If yes, I invite you to study them. If no, I invite you to find out what they are or what they will be. “Through your keeping of covenants, He will bless you with His pries...

Sister Craven speaks beautifully about the power of the gospel in her talk “Do What Mattereth Most.” Here are some questions to consider while you’re studying: “I invited my new friend to start doing the gospel of Jesus Christ: praying, studying, serving others, and trusting in the Lord.” What are other ways to DO the gospel? What “mattereth most” to you? How can you seek revelation on what “matte...

Sister Porter’s talk “Lessons at the Well” is a beautiful testimony of the power of the atonement of Jesus Christ. Here are some questions to ponder as you study: How does your knowledge of the enabling power of the atonement change your perspective of yourself? What power does this give you? How have you felt the priesthood power (the power of God) through your covenants? Sister Porter talks abou...

This is a short episode! I cover President Oaks’ introductory message to the Women’s Session. Here is a question to consider as you study: What changes to policies and practices in the church have you seen in your lifetime? And as always, what is the Lord telling you? What questions do you want to study further? Questions? Comments? Email: genconfconvos@gmail.com FB: General Conference Conversatio...

Eder Cook’s talk “Conversion to the Will of God” talks powerfully of the effects of conversion and the opportunity we have to be Christ’s hands in this world. Here are some questions to ponder: Elder Cook’s questions: “(1) Is Jesus Christ divine? (2) Is the Book of Mormon the word of God? and (3) Is Joseph Smith the Prophet of the Restoration?” How can we be an instrument in the Lord’s hands - eve...

Again, we talk about the power of the atonement! Elder Hamilton testifies powerfully of our ability to change in his talk “‘Then Will I Make Weak Things Become Strong’”. I didn’t actually ask any questions in this episode…oops. But I would invite you to act on the grace he talks about: humble yourself, grow your faith in Christ, and you will have the power to change - through the atonement of Jesu...

Elder Ochoa’s talk “Is The Plan Working?” is a beautiful ode to the atonement. Here is a question to think about as you study: Elder Ochoa said: “Coming unto Christ means more than just thinking about Him or talking about Him or even loving Him. It means following Him. It means living the way He teaches us to live. And for all of us, that means repenting, without delay.” What does this look like i...

My first guest joined me today! Emily Castaneda is one of my favorite people, and we had such an amazing conversation about family history and our experiences with God’s hand in our lives. My invitation is to read Elder Gong’s suggestions of all the ways to do family history (not just FamilySearch and indexing) and make a goal to connect with the people in your life in those ways. Hear their stori...

Today’s episode is about Elder Aidukaitus’ talk “Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice.” Again, we talk about missionary work! But also blessings and lots of stories! Here is the question I asked: Are you judging others based on the blessings you perceive they are or are not receiving? And how can you change that perspective? What is the Lord telling you? What questions do you want to study further? Cont...

Elder Kearon’s talk “He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: We Can Be More Than Conquerors” is such a beautiful ode to the atonement of Jesus Christ. Here are some questions to think about as you study this talk: Do you feel you are in a literal or metaphorical survival story? “Fear not. I know your sorrows, and I have come to deliver you. I will not leave you. My name is upon you, and my angels h...

Today, I reviewed Elder Holland’s talk “Fear Not: Believe Only!” I didn’t have a whole lot of questions today, but here are the ones I asked: “My plea today to our youth, and to you parents and adults who advise them, is to begin your search for happiness by embracing the bounty we have already received from the giver of every good gift. At precisely the moment many in the world are asking deep qu...

Today, I talked about President Eyring’s talk “Steady in the Storms.” We’re continuing the theme of peace and faith in Jesus Christ. Here are some questions to consider: What are you worried about? How can you be more intentional in seeking out answers to or comfort for those things you’re worried about? Consider his invitation: “I plead with you to accept the Savior’s invitation. Like a meek and...

Today, I talked about Elder Kacher’s talk “Ladder of Faith.” And we’re talking about, you guessed it, faith! Here are some questions to think about: Is there something happening in your life that you don’t want to happen? Are you able to see other ways the Lord is blessing you or guiding you? How do you increase your faith in Jesus Christ? What miracles have you seen in your life today? “Am I stri...

Today, we discuss Elder Gavarret’s talk “A Mighty Change of Heart: ‘I Have Nothing Left to Give You.’” It’s an amazing talk about repentance and coming closer to Christ. Here are some things to think about: How have you seen a mighty change of heart in yourself? Review Elder Gavarret’s suggestions on how to obtain, recognize, and maintain a “change of heart.” Experiment in your own life! Consider...