Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast
This podcast series is produced at the Taylorsville Utah Institute of Religion at Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus. Student-hosted podcasts include various guests exploring a variety of gospel topics. Each episode seeks to help listeners find ways to fulfill President Russell M. Nelson’s October 2023 charge to ”Think Celestial.”
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Episodes
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
In this episode, we get to enjoy a conversation between Jacob Cox, an SLCC student, and Kirk Burbidge, where they share their insights on the importance of embracing discipleship principles in our daily lives. They dive into President Dallin H. Oaks's inspiring address from the October 2024 General Conference, titled "Following Christ." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/18oaks?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
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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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Join Jeff Kendall and Kirk Burbidge in this special episode as they share a thoughtful review of President Russell M. Nelson's inspiring October 2022 general conference address, "Overcome the World and Find Rest." The discussion beautifully explores themes of loss, grief, and perfectionism, guiding us to discover the incredible strength of God in our covenants while warmly embracing the journey of discipleship under the gentle guidance of Christ. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/47nelson?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
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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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Katie Ivie, a dedicated seminary teacher, loving mother, and cherished daughter of God, shares insights alongside Kirk Burbidge about the beautiful journey of repentance and the importance of daily, consistent growth. Together, they reflect on Elder D. Martin Goury's inspiring address, "Be Thou Clean, " from the October 2024 General conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/26goury?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
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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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Longtime friends Brother Steve Rose, Principal of Cyprus Seminary, and Kirk Burbidge have a heartfelt discussion about what it truly means to trust in our Heavenly Father, whether as a religion teacher, a father, or simply as a child of God. Together, they dive into Brother Bradly R. Wilcox's inspiring October 2024 address titled "O Youth of the Noble Birthright." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/46wilcox?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
_______________
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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Scott Layton, the principal at Hunter Seminary, is back to share his wonderful insights on loving others and truly connecting with them. In this engaging discussion, Kirk and Scott dive into Elder Gregorio E. Casillas's heartfelt address from October 2024, titled "God Loves All His Children." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/17casillas?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
_______________
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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
In this episode, Kyle Bybee, a long-time Copper Hills seminary and institute teacher, talks about repentance and finding the ability to keep going, even when peace is not readily available. We discuss Elder Jorge M. Alvarado's October 2024 address entitled, "Embrace the Lord's Gift of Repentance." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/34alvarado?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
_______________
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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
In this episode, Michael Burnham, a religious educator at Tooele High School Seminary, talks about mortality and learning to lean into the challenges life throws at all of us. We talk about Elder Brook. P. Hales address from the October 2024 general conferences entitled, "Mortality Works!" Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales?lang=eng
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Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
_______________
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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
In this episode, Sister Denise McCubbins, a religious educator at Tooele High School Seminary, talks about mortality and learning to lean into the challenges life throws at all of us. We talk about Elder Brook. P. Hales address from the October 2024 general conferences entitled, "Mortality Works!" Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales?lang=eng
_______________
Enroll in this institute class here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
_______________
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 during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you'd like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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.
Thinking Celestial - A "Follow the Prophet" Series Podcast
The 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.
Episodes are part of a class administered by the Taylorville Institute during the Spring 2024 Semester. If you’d like to enroll in the class and participate in future discussions and podcasts, register for REL 390RA today here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1472984
We invite you to visit https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute/15280 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!