General Conference Review

Todd and Kevin discuss Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s talk from the Saturday morning session of October 2023 general conference about the importance of the sealing power, priesthood power and authority, covenants relationships and Family History in the gathering of Israel.

Todd and Kevin review Elder Quentin L. Cook’s talk from the Sunday morning session of October 2023 general conference. Elder Cook encouraged those striving to be “peaceable followers of Christ” to focus on Him amid trials, tribulation and adversities. Kevin and Todd share examples of the importance of putting Christ first in our lives!

Todd and Kevin review and elaborate on David A. Bednar’s talk from the Saturday morning session of October 2023 General Conference. Elder Bednar expressed his love, admiration and gratitude for Latter-day Saints worldwide and described examples of those who are pressing forward “in the path of their duty.” We expound and share personal stories of instance where doing the small things really mattered in our lives and the lives of those around us.

Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles spoke during the Sunday morning session of October 2023 general conference. He used the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate how God rejoices when His children enter “the road that leads home.” Kevin and Todd review the Parable and Elder Uchtdorf’s take on it.

Todd and Kevin discuss President Ballard’s Testimony and how, when it comes down to it, our testimony of the Living Christ is one of the most important things we have. We also discuss President Ballard’s gratitude for Joseph Smith and the role he played in restoring Gospel truths that we know today.

President Henry B. Eyring, second counselor in the First Presidency, spoke during the Sunday morning session of October 2023 general conference. He spoke about how to qualify for the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. Kevin and Todd talk about the importance of the Holy Ghost in our lives, what to do when we are struggling to feeling it, and ways to magnify feeling that Spirit.

President Oaks brings the heat and shares in a very Oaksian way some Gospel Principles that members of the church needed to hear and be reminded of. Kevin and Todd discuss his message and share insights about how we can ensure we are setting our sights on the Celestial Kingdom and then doing the things we need to ensure we are becoming who we need in order to be comfortable there.

Kevin and Todd attempt to review some crucial wisdom from President Nelson’s years of experience. He shares the importance of intentionally living a Celestial life, with the intention of ending up in the Celestial Kingdom. Doing so elevates our lives and helps to ensure that we are doing all we can to end up where we want to be, relying on the Grace and Atonement of Jesus Christ, after all we can do.

Todd and Kevin discuss President Nelson’s closing remarks. He testifies of the importance of the Holy Ghost in understanding the messages shared. He encourages us to review Holy Week and 3 Nephi. He announced temples and urged us to make Jesus Christ the central focus of our lives.

Kevin and Todd talk about the importance of prophets, as shared by Allen D. Haynie. Elder Haynie spoke of how following God’s chosen prophet leads to safety and strength, especially as the adversary’s influence increases in the latter days.