Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast

Ep40 S2: Mats Peterson "Rise! He Calleth Thee" by Elder Massimo De Feo

In this episode, Mats Peterson discusses his journey from desperately kneeling on a basement floor, pleading with God for help, to a religious educator teaching in the Tooele Valley. He discusses what it means to take off the "beggar's coat" and how the Lord calls each of us. Our discussion centers on "Rise! He Calleth Thee" by Elder Massimo De Feo. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/22de-feo?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
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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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Ep39 S2: Esther Hopkin "All Things for Our Good" by Elder Gerrit W. Gong

In this episode, Esther Hopkin shares a more doctrinally sound look at trials and how it might not necessarily be "God's plan" for you to suffer, but it is His plan for you to benefit and grow. Elder Gerrit W. Gong's address, "All Things for Our Good," is central to our discussion. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/25gong?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. 

Ep38 S2: Jamie Gandy "All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants" by Pres Henry B. Eyring

In this episode, Sister Jamie Gandy, a seminary teacher at West Hills Middle School Seminary, talks about the safety and strength that covenants have brought her, especially in the most challenging parts of her life. Follow along by reading "All Will Be Well Because of Temple Covenants" by Pres Henry B. Eyring of the first presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Find it here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/18eyring?lang=eng
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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/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. 

Ep37 S2: Matt Zito "The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ" - Elder Dale G. Renlund

In this episode, Matt Zito shares why Elder Renlund's talk has motivated him to look more purposefully at the sacrament and how much more he appreciates President Nelson's address because of this experience. Follow along by reading "The Powerful, Virtuous Cycle of the Doctrine of Christ" by Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Find it here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/43renlund?lang=eng
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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/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.
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Ep36 S2: Stephen Clark "Covenant Confidence Through Jesus Christ" by Elder Ulisses Soares

In this episode, Stephen Clark discusses covenants from the perspective of a YSA Bishop, grandfather, and golfer and talks about how confidence allows us to grow closer to the Savior Jesus Christ because of the covenants we have made with him. His discussion is drawn from "Covenant Confidence through Jesus Christ" by Elder Ulisses Soares of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Find it here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/16soares?lang=eng
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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/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.
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Ep35 S2: David Seastrand "Put Ye on the Lord Jesus Christ" by J. Anette Dennis

In this episode, living legend Dave Seastrand shares his thoughts and impressions on covenants and their relationship with thinking celestial. The address, "Put Ye on the Lord Jesus Christ," by Sister J. Anette Dennis, first counselor in the Relief Society general presidency, is at the center of this discussion. Find it 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. 

Ep34 S2: - Blake Dalton & "God's Intent is to Bring You Home" by Elder Patrick Kearon

In this episode, Blake Dalton is back to talk about his favorite talk from the April 2024 general conference entitled, "God's Intent is to Bring You Home," by Elder Patrick Kearon.  Brother Dalton shares his thoughts about blessing, capacities, and being kind to yourself. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/45kearon?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. 

Ep33 S2: Gary Nelson "Pillars and Rays" by Elder Alexander Dushku

Season 2: The Summer semester starts with a beautiful discussion where Brother Gary Nelson shares an experience he had one evening in Texas. The rays of his personal experiences with the Book of Mormon saved his testimony and his future. The address, "Pillars and Rays," delivered by Elder Alexander Dushku of the Seventy, is central to this episode. Find the talk here:  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/15dushku?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.