11/02/2025: S6 E14, Episode 175, ⁠Elder Quentin L. Cook⁠⁠, ⁠October 2025 General Conference⁠⁠, "⁠⁠The Lord is Hastening His Work⁠⁠."Mitch, Clay, and special guest, ⁠University of Utah Jazz Professor Josiah Boornazian, discuss Elder Cook's message, the stunning recent growth of the church⁠ globally, and Josiah's incredible conversion from atheist to devout Latter-day Saint just 2.5 years ago.

In that time, he has married in the temple, performed over 2,000 ordinances for ancestors with his longest stretch away from the House of the Lord being only 12 days, become a part-time Seminary teacher in addition to his full-time work leading Jazz Studies at the U of U and playing saxophone gigs, and now serves as a Bishopric Counselor. Don't miss this story!

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11/02/2025: S6 E13, Episode 174, Elder Quentin L. Cook⁠, October 2025 General Conference⁠, "⁠The Lord is Hastening His Work⁠," Invitations.

Mitch identified the following invitations, shared how he and Clay will take action, and discussed the free GCA newsletter and forthcoming episode with guest, Josiah Boornazian.

1. "We should be profoundly grateful for the hastening, which has occurred and is occurring despite these challenging times."

2. "My counsel to the members of the Church is to wrap our arms around these precious, elect people who have accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. ... [W]e pray the blessings of heaven will attend your efforts to progress along the covenant path. ... As the Lord hastens His work, we should love, nurture, and serve those who accept His gospel. ... We can be among the friends who assure these new converts that they belong and are not just guests. We can help them understand that they are disciples of Jesus Christ who can minister to others and accept callings to serve."

3. "To those of you who are new or returning to the faith, there are challenges you may face. Be patient with yourself. ... Young converts should consider serving a full-time mission. All should be determined to strive to live a Christlike life. ... Focus on the covenants necessary for exaltation. ... [P]reparing yourself for the temple should be an immediate goal."

4. "The gospel is not a test of knowledge. However, as President Nelson has promised: 'As you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. … As you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life.' ... Regular study of the scriptures will bless and enrich your life by deepening your conversion to the gospel of Jesus Christ."

5. "All members, especially new and returning ones, would be blessed by studying and adopting [President Russell M. Nelson's] prophetic messages on covenants and the covenant path."

6. "If you set a goal of worthily receiving each covenant necessary for exaltation, you will be on the path that leads to the celestial kingdom. The temple and the ordinances of the temple should be our focus. Most covenants are available to each individual. One covenant, eternal marriage, involves uniting your efforts with a companion. Our goal should be to find that eternal companion. However, do not get discouraged if eternal marriage is not possible at this time."

7. "As we contemplate the challenges of our day, we must remember that the Savior, during His earthly ministry, also lived in turbulent and violent times. His focus was not on the political challenges of the day; it was on the perfection of the Saints."

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10/30/2025: S6 E12, Episode 173, ⁠President D. Todd Christofferson⁠, ⁠October 2025 General Conference⁠, "⁠Look to God and Live⁠".Special guest and popular LDS speaker, Chris Bennett, joined Mitch and Clay to discuss President Christofferson's address. Chris shared his difficult story of wrecking his marriage through sexual addiction and affairs, his wife Autumn's surprising decision to stay with him and work through recovery, and the miraculous intervention, counseling, and hard work by many people that eventually led Chris to sobriety. The Bennetts now work full-time in assisting others through addiction recovery through personal coaching and Warrior Heart retreats.

•  ​Chrisbennettcoaching.com 
•  Instagram @chrisbennettcoaching 
• Unashamed Unafraid podcast
• A Warrior Heart
• Podcast on A Warrior Heart

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