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

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
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.

Friday Jul 26, 2024
Ep52 S2: Mats Peterson “Opposition in All Things" by Elder Mathias Held
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
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.

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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.

Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
Tuesday Jul 16, 2024
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.

Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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.

Friday Jul 12, 2024
Ep48 S2: Rob Hoch "Faithful to the End" by Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Rob Hoch shares how powerful it can be to be faithful to the end and how much that process can help in our times of need. Roba and Kirk discuss "Faithful to the End" by Sister Andrea Muñoz Spannaus. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/33spannaus?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.

Friday Jul 12, 2024
Ep47 S2: Chad Crawford "Pray, He is There" by Pres. Susan H. Porter
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In this episode, Brother Chad Crawford looks at the power of prayer and how it teaches us to know, show, and grow in our faith in Jesus Christ and ourselves. We discuss "Pray, He is There" by Pres. Susan H. Porter. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/42porter?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.

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Ep46 S2: Cody Hancuff "Trust in the Lord" by Elder Paul B. Pieper
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
In this episode, Brother Hancuff opens up about how he has trusted in the Lord, even in the midst of his own personal struggles, and how the Lord will bless us with what we need. We discuss "Trust in the Lord" by Elder Paul B. Pieper. See the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/44pieper?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.

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!