In this thoughtful and refreshingly honest episode, Dr. Kirk Burbidge of the Taylorsville Institute of Religion sits down with institute student and vibrant YSA, Stephanie Vandorfy, to explore the powerful General Conference message “Harden Not Your Heart” by Elder Christopher H. Kim from the April, 2025 General Conference.

You can find the original address https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/54kim?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. 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/1619566/quick

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Dr. Kirk Burbidge and LDSSA Council member Ryan Hougaard discuss Elder David A. Bednar’s powerful message, “The Times of Restitution of All Things”. They explore how the Restoration is an ongoing miracle that empowers covenant disciples to move God’s work forward today. With insights on priesthood keys, the Book of Mormon, and our role in this dispensation, this episode invites every listener to see themselves in the unfolding Restoration.

You can find the original address https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/46mccune?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. 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/1619566/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.

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In this episode, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Maleek Kennedy dive into missions, the power of institute, and the message behind Elder John A. McCune’s talk, "Joy Through Covenant Discipleship." They discuss how making and keeping sacred covenants strengthens our relationship with God, deepens our joy, and broadens our eternal perspective. As we embrace covenant discipleship, we access spiritual power and begin to see how God—despite our trials—maintains perfect joy through His divine plan.

You can find the original address https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/04/46mccune?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. 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/1619566/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 or with anyone you think might love it!