Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast

In this, the final episode of the semester and of season 4, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Gary Nelson, the Director of the Taylorsville Institute, share gospel insights about "Spiritually Whole Him." We explore the concepts of healing and placing trust in the Lord as essential aspects of wholeness. Our conversation is informed by President Camile N. Johnson's address from the April 2025 General Conference. See the original address here: ht...

Three spirited seniors from Cyprus High School Seminary- Lilly Zito, Andrew Egan, and Ella Burbidge- come together with Dr. Kirk Burbidge for a delightful discussion about the April 2025 General Conference. They share their favorite highlights and insights from this recent spiritual feast, making it a vibrant conversation worth tuning into! See the entire conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference...

This episode features Dr. Kirk Burbidge and "Master" Kolby Hales as they dive into the first review of the April 2025 General Conference. Naturally, they're focusing on President Nelson's inspiring address, "Confidence in the Presence of God." Together, they explore how embracing gospel principles, maintaining consistent church attendance, and keeping covenants can nurture a vibrant presence of the Spirit in a disciple's life. See ...

In this episode, the Sacketts and the Burbidges gather around the dinner table to warmly exchange their initial thoughts and reactions to a delightful spiritual feast from April 2025: General Conference. This is the second part of a two-part series episode, filled with insights and connections! See the entire conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04?lang=eng

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In this episode, the Sacketts and the Burbidges gather around the dinner table to warmly exchange their initial thoughts and reactions to a delightful spiritual feast from April 2025: General Conference. This is the first part of a two-part series episode, filled with insights and connections! See the entire conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04?lang=eng

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In this episode, Brother Kirk Burbidge leads an institute class to discover what they consider their most memorable moments from the October 2024 General Conference. Review the entire conference here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10?lang=eng 

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In this episode, we get to enjoy a conversation between Jacob Cox, an SLCC student, and Kirk Burbidge, where they share their insights on the importance of embracing discipleship principles in our daily lives. They dive into President Dallin H. Oaks's inspiring address from the October 2024 General Conference, titled "Following Christ." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/18oaks?...

Join Jeff Kendall and Kirk Burbidge in this special episode as they share a thoughtful review of President Russell M. Nelson's inspiring October 2022 general conference address, "Overcome the World and Find Rest." The discussion beautifully explores themes of loss, grief, and perfectionism, guiding us to discover the incredible strength of God in our covenants while warmly embracing the journey of discipleship under the gentle guid...

Katie Ivie, a dedicated seminary teacher, loving mother, and cherished daughter of God, shares insights alongside Kirk Burbidge about the beautiful journey of repentance and the importance of daily, consistent growth. Together, they reflect on Elder D. Martin Goury's inspiring address, "Be Thou Clean, " from the October 2024 General conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10...

Longtime friends Brother Steve Rose, Principal of Cyprus Seminary, and Kirk Burbidge have a heartfelt discussion about what it truly means to trust in our Heavenly Father, whether as a religion teacher, a father, or simply as a child of God. Together, they dive into Brother Bradly R. Wilcox's inspiring October 2024 address titled "O Youth of the Noble Birthright." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/genera...

Scott Layton, the principal at Hunter Seminary, is back to share his wonderful insights on loving others and truly connecting with them. In this engaging discussion, Kirk and Scott dive into Elder Gregorio E. Casillas's heartfelt address from October 2024, titled "God Loves All His Children." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/17casillas?lang=eng 

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In this episode, Kyle Bybee, a long-time Copper Hills seminary and institute teacher, talks about repentance and finding the ability to keep going, even when peace is not readily available. We discuss Elder Jorge M. Alvarado's October 2024 address entitled, "Embrace the Lord's Gift of Repentance." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/34alvarado?lang=eng 

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In this episode, Michael Burnham, a religious educator at Tooele High School Seminary, talks about mortality and learning to lean into the challenges life throws at all of us. We talk about Elder Brook. P. Hales address from the October 2024 general conferences entitled, "Mortality Works!" Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales?lang=eng 

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In this, Emerson Wares, a Taylorsville Institute LDSSA council member, discusses how much God loves his children, how to serve others, and how a house can become a home. We discuss the October 2024 General Conference Address by Elder Gregorio E. Casillas entitled, "God Loves All His Children." Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/17casillas?lang=eng 

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In this episode, Sister Denise McCubbins, a religious educator at Tooele High School Seminary, talks about mortality and learning to lean into the challenges life throws at all of us. We talk about Elder Brook. P. Hales address from the October 2024 general conferences entitled, "Mortality Works!" Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/43hales?lang=eng 

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In this historic one-hundredth episode, Brother Burbidge is joined by special guest Kevin Brown, associate administrator for Seminaries and Institutes. They discuss the gathering and full view of the gospel, his life growing up in Jamaica, and how to help all have access to the gospel of Jesus Christ and be gathered in a wide-reaching gospel net. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/...

In this episode, SLCC student Calvin Clarke and Kirk Burbidge discuss Elder Aroldo B. Cavalcante's address entitled, "The Wind Did Never Cease to Blow." They discuss how to best follow the Savior and allow Him to guide us with His power and support. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/27cavalcante?lang=eng

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In this episode, Cameron Lee, SLCC student and return missionary, talks about football, being on the Saviors team, and having an attitude of willingness to reach out to others as the Savior reaches out to us. We talk about Elder Juan Pablo Villar's address, "His Hand Ready to Help Us," from the October 2024 General Conference. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/23villar?lang=eng...

Kirk Burbidge and Salt Lake Area Institute Region Director Jeff Rowland talk about pride and how to frame out attempts to be more like the Savior. We talk about the October 2024 address entitled "In the Space of Not Many Years" by Elder David A. Bednar. Find the talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/35bednar?lang=eng 

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