In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Erika Johnson, a young single adult and collegiate hockey player, to unpack Elder Michael Cziesla’s inspiring talk, “Simplicity in Christ.” Their discussion highlights why the gospel doesn’t need to be complicated, and that its power lies in its pure simplicity. They emphasize that at the heart of everything is the Savior’s love, which always comes first, guiding us back to what matters most.

Review the original talk here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/26cziesla?lang=eng

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