Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast

Ep 215 S8 Part 1-David A Bednar - Evening with a General Authority - 2-5-2020

Join Dr. Kirk Burbidge on this special episode of Thinking Celestial as he introduces An Evening with Elder David A. Bednar, a powerful gathering focused on the divine principles of teaching, hearing, and revelation. In part 1 of this presentation, Elder Bednar helps us to discover practical ways to better recognize the voice of the Lord, deepen discipleship, and become both a more effective teacher and learner in the gospel of Jesus Christ. This episode invites listeners to seek greater light and truth through the revelatory process. Review the original address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/2020-an-evening-with-elder-david-a-bednar?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/collection/2020-an-evening-with-elder-david-a-bednar?lang=eng]  Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]    We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to TaylorsvilleInstitute@ChurchofJesusChrist.org   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!

Ep 214 S8 Dallin H. Oaks First Conference talks 1971 & 1984

Join Dr. Kirk Burbidge on this episode of Thinking Celestial as he examines two landmark messages from President Dallin H. Oaks delivered at pivotal moments in his life and ministry. Beginning with President Oaks’ first General Conference address as president of Brigham Young University in 1971 and continuing to his first conference talk as a newly called Apostle in 1984. Discover how these early messages foreshadowed decades of prophetic leadership and offer timeless counsel for those seeking to follow Jesus Christ in an increasingly complex world. Review general conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/strive-for-excellence?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/strive-for-excellence?lang=eng] and https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/why-do-we-serve?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1984/10/why-do-we-serve?lang=eng]  Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]    We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to TaylorsvilleInstitute@ChurchofJesusChrist.org   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!

Ep 213 S8 April 1936 First Recorded General Conference - First Presidency

Join Dr. Kirk Burbidge on this special episode of Thinking Celestial as he presents and reflects on the first recorded General Conference address from April 1936. Travel back nearly a century to hear the voice and testimony of a President Heber J. Grant, and counselors J. Reuben Clark, and David O. Mckay. This unique episode offers a powerful reminder that while times change, the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Lord’s guidance through living prophets remain constant. Review general conference here: https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/2b8598d8-cb11-4dc0-940b-bf84d68f85e5/0?view=browse  [https://catalog.churchofjesuschrist.org/record/2b8598d8-cb11-4dc0-940b-bf84d68f85e5/0?view=browse]  Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]    We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to TaylorsvilleInstitute@ChurchofJesusChrist.org   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!

Ep 212 S8 Shauni Burbidge ‘Jesus Christ — the True Vine’ Ulisses Soares

In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge is joined by his wife, Shauni Burbidge, for a heartfelt discussion on Elder Ulisses Soares’s message, “Jesus Christ — the True Vine.” Together, they explore what it truly means to stay connected to the Savior and how that spiritual connection nourishes, strengthens, and sustains disciples in everyday life. Drawing on personal experiences and gospel insights, they reflect on how remaining in Christ allows His power to flow into our efforts, helping us grow, endure challenges, and bear good fruit. Their conversation emphasizes that intentional, daily connection to Jesus Christ is not just symbolic, but essential to a vibrant and faithful discipleship. Review general conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/210soares?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/210soares?lang=eng]    Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301  [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]  We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to TaylorsvilleInstitute@ChurchofJesusChrist.org   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!

Ep 211 S8 Denise McCubbins ‘Love All, Love Each’ Gérald Caussé

In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge is joined by Deseret Peaks High Seminary teacher Denise McCubbins to explore Elder Gérald Caussé’s message “Love All, Love Each.” Together they discuss what it truly means to love as the Savior loves, both broadly and individually, and how discipleship is refined in everyday acts of compassion, inclusion, and intentional connection. Denise shares insightful experiences that highlight the power of seeing each person as a child of God, and considering how God is moving for them through means and designs he knows.  Review general conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/27causse?lang=eng [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/04/27causse?lang=eng]   Enjoyed our podcast? Help spread the word! Please share it on social media or pass it along to friends, family, or anyone who might find joy and inspiration in it. Your support makes all the difference! _______________ Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301 [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]   _______________ Thinking Celestial is a "Follow the Prophet" podcast series produced by the Taylorsville Institute of Religion faculty and students at the Salt Lake Community College Redwood campus. These episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for the online institute today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301  [https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280/classes/1735301]  We invite you to go to https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/ and register for any class. The views, opinions, and doctrines shared in this podcast are not official doctrines of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes can be directed to TaylorsvilleInstitute@ChurchofJesusChrist.org   If you liked our podcast, please share it on social media or with anyone you think might love it!