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.”
Episodes

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
In this double bonus episode, father and son Kirk and Ethan Burbidge discuss the most extraordinary Christmas story ever written that is not in the scriptures, The Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and its many gospel connections.
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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.

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Ep84 S3: Shauni Burbidge "Nourish the Roots"- Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
In this, the final episode of Season 3 and the end of the fall semester, Kirk Burbidge talks his wife into joining him on this podcast, and they talk about being young single adults themselves. They explore how the principles in Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorfs's address, "Nourish the Roots, and the Branches Will Grow," from the October 2024 general conference, were pivotal in how they grew and sought to parent. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/51uchtdorf?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.

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Ep83 S3: Briton Groebs "Seek Him with All Your Heart" - L. Todd Budge
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Briton Groebs, an LDSSA council member and SLCC student, comes to talk with Brother Burbidge about finding peace and focus in stillness. We examine how to do it through the lens of Bishop L. Todd Budge's address, "Seek Him with All Your Heart," from the October 2024 general conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/45budge?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.

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Ep82 S3: Carson Willardson "Trusting Our Father" David P. Homer
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
In this episode, Carson Willardson, a recently returned missionary, shares what it means to trust the Savior, even when things don't seem to go how we wish. We review Elder David P. Homer's "Trusting Our Father" address from the October 2024 General Conference. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/16homer?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.

Monday Nov 25, 2024
Ep81 S3: Brooklyn Glover "I Am He" - Jeffery R. Holland
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Brooklyn Glover, LDSSA member and student, shares some beautiful thoughts on President Holland's talk, "I Am He." She shares how important the identity of our Heavenly Father is to us and how important our connection to Him can be as we go through the challenges and difficulties of life. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/41holland?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.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Ep80 S3: Josh Harding “Aligning Our Will with His" - Ulisses Soares
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
SLCC Bruin student Athlete Josh Harding comes to talk about basketball, obedience, his mission to Canada, and aligning our will with God's. We discuss "Alingin Our Will with His" by Elder Ulisses Soares. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/28soares?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.

Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Lydia Spencer joins Brother Burbidge with a wonderful review of Texas, intentions, a prophecy about Disneyland, and a great discussion about President Nelson's invitations from his October 2024 address entitled, "The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again." See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?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.

Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Kirk Burbidge and SLCC student Naomi Evans talk about mental health, belonging, and keys to finding peace in the world of a young single adult struggling to move through life and find their way. They discuss Elder Dale G. Renlund's address, “This Is My Gospel”—“This Is My Church” from the October 2024 general conferences. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?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.

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!