Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast

Ep56 S3: Kyle Bybee "Foreordained to Serve" by Elder Steven R. Bangerter

In this episode, Brother Kyle Bybee explores the idea of agency and how we were able to build our capacity and use our agency to learn before this life. This discussion centers around the conference talk entitled "Fordained to Serve" by Elder Steven R. Bangerter. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/32bangerter?lang=eng
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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.
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.
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Ep55 S3: Neil Young "Call, Don't Fall" by Elder Carlos G. Godoy

In this episode, Brother Young talks about prayer in real terms, both for those who get great answers and those who may still be waiting. His discussion follows the advice of Elder Godoy in his address, "Call, Don't Fall," from the April 2024 general conference.  See the talk here:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/52godoy?lang=eng
 
Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
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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.
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. 

Ep53 S3: Alan Sackett "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys" - By Pres. Russell M. Nelson

WELCOME TO SEASON 3!  In this season 3 inaugural episode, Alan Sackett talks about having his mind expanded by the teachings of President Russell M. Nelson in his address, "Rejoice in the Gift of Priesthood Keys." We also talk about why institute is so important and valuable. See the address here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/57nelson?lang=eng
Enroll in this institute class for credit here: https://myinstitute.churchofjesuschrist.org/signup/1510275/quick
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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.
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. 

Ep54 S3: Brad Steele "Bridging the Two Great Commandments" By Elder Gary E. Stevenson

In this episode, Brad Steele shares some very interesting thoughts on the two great commandments found in Matthew 22 and explored originally by Elder Gary E. Stevenson in the April 2024 address, "Bridging the Two Great Commandments." He also points out the process President Oaks has gone through to understand how those two commandments work together. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/53stevenson?lang=eng
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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.
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. 

Ep52 S2: Mats Peterson “Opposition in All Things" by Elder Mathias Held

In this episode, Mats Peterson is back to review “Opposition in All Things" by Elder Mathias Held, wherein the discussion of opposition is found. In a timely way, Mats shares how trusting in the Lord and patiently understanding that there is still time helps all of us find peace and strength to weather life's storms. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/54held?lang=eng
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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.
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/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 on social media. 

Ep51 S2: Steve Rose “Be Still, and Know That I Am God” by Elder David A. Bednar

In this episode, local legend Brother Steve Rose shares incites about stillness and being more firmly moored to the bedrock of Jesus Christ. He also discusses some unique discoveries in Elder David A. Bednar's most recent conference address, "Be Still, and Know That I Am God." Find the talk here:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/21bednar?lang=eng
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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.
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/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 on social media. 

Ep50 S2: Atina Laufiso "Put Ye on the Lord Jesus Christ" by Sister J. Anette Dennis

In this episode, Brother Atina Laufiso invites us to revisit Sister J. Annette Dennis's address about covenants and growth.  He shares how these covenants bring us hope and strength and how considering our own spirituality is so key in life for continued discipleship. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14dennis?lang=eng
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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.
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/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 on social media. 

Ep49 S2: Tiana Mitchell "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" by Elder Brian K. Taylor

In this episode, Sister Tiana Mitchell talks about how following the plan of our Heavenly Father is difficult but asks a very poignant question regarding whose miracle we should really seek. She begins with "Swallowed Up in the Joy of Christ" by Elder Brian K. Taylor. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/46taylor?lang=eng
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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.
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/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 on social media.