For the General Conference weekend of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints, I wanted to revisit one of my favourite moments when David Snell, host of the Keystone podcast and longtime creator on Saints Unscripted joined me on the show. 

We have a nostalgic "draft pick" of our top five all-time General Conference moments and top five General Conference talks. From unscripted pulpit humor to soul-stirring apostolic testimonies, we break down the addresses and historic occurrences that have deeply shaped our discipleship, missions, and personal faith.

We explore the profound spiritual gravity of General Conference, the humanity and warmth of prophets and apostles when they step away from the teleprompter, and the enduring power of classic sermons that continue to anchor Latter-day Saints across generations.

Some highlights from this episode include:

  • Unscripted Pulpit Moments: Reliving classic, humanizing conference memories, including President Henry B. Eyring’s impromptu story about his tough neighborhood, President Gordon B. Hinckley cracking up over the West Indies bricklayer letter, and President Thomas S. Monson famously wiggling his ears.

  • The Historic Announcements: Looking back on the monumental shifts in church culture and ministry, from President Monson’s 2012 announcement lowering missionary eligibility ages to President Russell M. Nelson’s 2018 transition to the two-hour Sunday meeting block.

  • Tender Demonstrations of Christlike Love: Ben reflects on the unforgettable moment in October 2007 when then-Elder Russell M. Nelson stepped forward to steady and support a frail, trembling Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin at the pulpit, alongside personal reflections on sustaining solemn assemblies.

  • The Currant Bush and Divine Refinement: David highlights Elder D. Todd Christofferson’s masterclass on divine correction and Hugh B. Brown’s currant bush allegory, discussing how trials and spiritual pruning prepare us for greater growth.

  • Safety for the Soul: Both Ben and David align on Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s powerhouse October 2009 defense of the Book of Mormon, reflecting on why the text remains an inescapable spiritual hurdle that anchors testimonies in times of doubt.

  • The Purifying Power of Gethsemane: Ben shares why Elder Bruce R. McConkie’s final apostolic testimony in April 1985 stands as the pinnacle of General Conference addresses, delivered just days before his passing.

Book Referenced in This Episode:

A Marvelous Work and a Wonder by Elder LeGrand Richards:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1279168.A_Marvelous_Work_and_a_Wonder

Connect with David Snell & Keystone:

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  • Website: https://keystonelds.com

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  • Watch David on Saints Unscripted: YouTube @SaintsUnscripted

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