General Conference Applied
Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg
Every six months, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gather to share messages in general conference. This podcast consists of an in-depth look at each of these messages. In particular, the hosts identify the invitations that were extended by the speakers, and then discuss ways that listeners can become "doers of the word" and take action on these invitations.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg, both of whom are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creators.
The hosts for this podcast are Mitch Peterson and Clay Soelberg, both of whom are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of its creators.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 23min
Unique Spiritual Gifts, ADHD, & President Uchtdorf's Invitations
02/26/2026 S6E59, Episode #220, Return & Report for President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Do Your Part with All Your Heart."Mitch, Clay, and guest James Peterson covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 171) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Uchtdorf's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 22, 2026 • 37min
Who is Elder Gilbert? (aka, "Clark, the Toothless Wonder")
02/22/2026 S6E58, Episode #219, Introducing new Apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, self-described in a hilarious childhood photo as "Clark, the Toothless Wonder!"Mitch and Clay dove into Elder Gilbert's remarkable background to get to know this newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Better. We share his origins; his education at BYU, Stanford, and Harvard; his work teaching at and/or leading Harvard Business School, BYU-Idaho, Deseret News, BYU Pathway Worldwide, and the Church Educational System; and a story of when he learned a hard lesson from the Spirit requiring an apology to his wife and 8(!) kids.Mitch and Clay found over 20 public addresses Elder Gilbert's given to church audiences, not counting his academic articles in the Harvard Business Review. We committed to studying these to get to know this apostle even better. We'll post clips of our favorite teachings and funny stories he's shared on our social media channels. Follow/subscribe to not miss out!Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 21, 2026 • 25min
What Pres. Eyring's Two Invitations Are Teaching Us
02/20/2026 S6E57, Episode #218, Return & Report for President Henry B. Eyring's October 2025 General Conference talk, "Proved and Strengthened in Christ."Mitch, Clay, and guest Mitch Park covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 169) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Eyring's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 20, 2026 • 28min
Acting on President Holland's Invitations is Changing Us
02/20/2026 S6E56, Episode #217, Return & Report for President Jeffrey R. Holland's October 2025 General Conference talk, "And Now I See."Mitch, Clay, and guest Lee Wilson covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 167) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Holland's invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 18, 2026 • 24min
We Tried President Oaks' Oct 2025 Invitations—Here's What Happened
02/18/2026 S6E55, Episode #216, Return & Report for President Dallin H. Oaks' October 2025 General Conference talk, "The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ."Mitch, Clay, and guests Kawiti and Teryn Finlayson covered this talk in depth several months ago (Episode 165) and committed to each take action on at least one of Pres. Oaks' invitations. This Return & Report episode is where we hold ourselves accountable and share how it went, what we learned, and how we can improve. R&R episodes have little to do with "rest & relaxation." They are where the "APPLIED" of General Conference Applied really comes to life. We invite you to take action too and let us know how it goes.Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram Watch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 15, 2026 • 1h 14min
Altars, Wild Stillness & Peacemaking Chaplains—Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi, "Humble Souls at Altars Kneel"
02/15/2026 S6E54, Episode #215, Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "Humble Souls at Altars Kneel." Clay and Mitch were joined by retired chaplain and founder of Veterans in the Wild, Brandon Harding. Brandon's chaplain experience and excellent stories tie in beautifully to Elder Jaggi's conversation with a chaplain about facilitating worship services for diverse groups and the centrality of altars in many religions. This episode touches on covenants, peacemaking, stillness, connecting with God, and much more. If you're a vet or married to one, be sure to check out the incredible backpacking experiences Brandon leads with Veterans in the Wild. You can apply here for the June 2026 expedition in Olympic National Park. If you'd like to donate, you can also do that on their website. Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 33min
Teaching in the Savior's Way—Chad H Webb "That All May Be Edified"
02/08/2026 S6E53, Episode #214, Brother Chad H Webb, First Counselor in the Sunday School General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "That All May Be Edified." Clay and Mitch were joined by Mitch's longtime friend, Spence McGhie, a fun-loving high school seminary teacher who works under and has met Brother Webb. We discuss Brother Webb's excellent instruction on how to become the best learner and teacher you can be, how the manual Teaching In The Savior's Way isn't only for teachers, what the symbol included in Brother Webb's written talk and in our thumbnail means, and much more. Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 16min
Matriarchs and Miracles—Powerful LDS Mothers in WWII Germany—Elder Cziesla, "Simplicity in Christ"
02/01/2026 S6E52, Episode #213, Elder Michael Cziesla, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "Simplicity in Christ." Clay and Mitch were joined by special guest, Tricia Loveday, a talented author (formerly published as Patricia Reece Roper) who with her mother, Karola Hilbert Reece, jointly created the miraculous book, We Were Not Alone: How an LDS Family Survived World War II Berlin. We discuss the incredible mothers and grandmothers both Elder Cziesla and Tricia were blessed with and their amazing, faithful efforts to help their families survive physically AND spiritually through starvation and danger in a war zone. This episode is packed full of miracle stories!Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 18min
What to Do If Your Life's Recipe Tastes. . . Off — Elder John D. Amos, "The Good News Recipe"
01/25/2026 S6E51, Episode #212, Elder John D. Amos, General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2025 General Conference, "The Good News Recipe." Clay and Mitch were joined by special guest, Kayla Shields. As Elder Amos's message centered on a recipe analogy with Jesus Christ being the "secret ingredient," we were thrilled to have Kayla share her faith and experiences cooking in the Lion House Pantry, a restaurant in Brigham Young's former Salt Lake City residence. We discuss Elder and Sister Amos's very impressive backgrounds in nuclear engineering and at NASA, how to find "recipes" in the scriptures, and Kayla shares a helpful story of what to do if something feels like it's gone wrong in your life plan.Bonus: our newsletter subscribers are receiving Sister Amos's famous jambalaya recipe!Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
Jan 23, 2026 • 8min
Armed Robber vs Dallin H. Oaks + the Lord—Chicago 1970
Let me stop you right there. This bonus mini episode is a MUCH better experience on YouTube. If you haven't subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, here's an example of what you can look forward to! 01/22/2026 S6E50, Episode #211, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.SURPRISE! This is a bonus mini episode that Clay put together. Even Mitch doesn't know about it! Hehe. We're coming across invaluable teachings and amazing stories from President Oaks in our Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice Saturday newsletters and this one was too good not to share. It's primarily a YouTube video (and you really should watch it there and subscribe), but since many of you fine folks only know us as a podcast, I'm also releasing it as an episode so you won't miss out.In 1992, then-Elder Oaks told of a Chicago summer night in 1970 when he and his wife, June, were held at gunpoint by a robber. Their terrifying ordeal, what the Spirit showed young Dallin would happen if he fought the robber, and the outcome of it all are images you'll never forget! Subscribe to the free GCA newsletter for additional show notes on our guests, conference invitations, application ideas, supplemental study resources, lesson materials, our President Oaks listening schedule, and recent highlights from the 1st Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve's global ministry.Sign up for the FREE General Conference Applied NewsletterRead past NewslettersContact UsFollow GCA on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | XWatch GCA on YouTubeFind a Church or Missionaries near you
