Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications

Leann and Melissa go over the themes and insights from the October 2026 General Conference messages and the importance of reviewing the basics.Ponder Questions:Am I focusing on Jesus Christ?Am I trusting in Christ’s promises?Am I lifting and supporting others?Am I loving the way Jesus did?Am I doing the things to strengthen my faith?Am I using my time wisely?Am I using my time and talents to do good?Am I in lift?What are the promises you heard?Am I grateful for these messages?Invitation:Go back and watch or listen to conference and listen for the messages that are for you and be ready to act upon them.Find a way to go back and do a deeper dive.References:“Fear Not, I Am with Thee,” Henry B. Eyring, October 2026 General Conference“Come to the Lord In His Holy House,” Gerrit W. Gong, October 2026 General Conference“Sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise,” David A. Bednar, October 2026 General Conference“Christ-Centered Unity,” Deiter F. Uchtdorf, October 2026 General Conference“How Long Will It Be Ere They Believe Me?,” Dale G. Renlund, October General Conference“Love Like Jesus,” Ronald A. Rasband, October 2026 General Conference“Trusting the Lord THrough Tithes and Offerings,” Patricio M. Giuffra, October 2026 General Conference“A Higher and Holier Fast,” Ulisses Soares, October 2026 General Conference“O Be Wise,” D. Todd Cristofferson, October 2026 General Conference“The Sculpting of Our Souls,” Tamara W. Runia, October 2026 General Conference“Jesus Lives to Lift,” Patrick Kearon, October 2026 General Conference“Teach Truth with Love,” Clark G. Gilbert, October 2026 General Conference“The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for All,” Dallin H. Oaks, October 2026 General ConferenceConnect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube. Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and ApplicationsWe are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the importance of being willing to take responsibility and avoiding rationalization and how accountability helps us grow.Ponder Questions:Am I taking responsibility for my choices?Am I justifying the choices I am making?Am I giving up my agency?Do I see the responsibility of what I have been given?Am I taking my responsibility seriously?Am I repenting for my mistakes?Am I choosing to make a change?Am I making my own difficult decisions?Am I taking away my children’s accountability or others?Am I choosing to do good?Am I blaming others for my own choices?Am I willing to take responsibility for my mistakes?Am I taking care of my stewardships?How am I using my time?Invitation:Review individually and as families the stewardships that you have responsibility and accountability for. Where are you doing really well? Where can you improve?References:“Agency and Accountability,” Gospel Study Guide, Topics and Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Title is in reference to a quote from "Agency and Accountability,” Elaine Cannon, April 1983 General Conference: "Sisters, translated into simple idiom that means that if you pick up one end of a stick, you pick up the other.” "Stewardship—a Sacred Trust,” Quinton L. Cook, October 2009 General Conference"Personal Accountability,” Dean L. Larsen, BYU Devotional, BYU Speeches, March 6, 1983Ezekial 18:30"Agency and Accountability,” Victor L. Brown, April 1985 General Conference"Focus and Priorities,” Dallin H. Oaks, April 2001 General ConferenceConnect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and ApplicationsWe are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa continue their discussion about reverence, talking about the true meaning of reverence and how showing reverence helps increase and demonstrate love for Heavenly Father and others.Ponder Questions:Am I following through with what I was asked to do by Heavenly Father?Am I showing reverence for my Creator?Do I have an attitude of reverence?Am I feeling “wonder and awe” for all things?Am I being casual in my attitude?Is my life reverent?Am I asking for more?Am I too casual in my attitude?Am I reverent in all aspects of my life?Do I have reverence for all of God’s creations?Do I have reverence for other people?Invitation:Look for that sense of “wonder and awe” in all things to increase your reverence.References:Episode title quote is from “Chapter 15: We Should Be a Reverent People,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball, pgs. 223-225, "A great person is reverent," Church News, May 22, 1993 "Reverence Is More Than Just Quietly Sitting," Vaughn Stephenson, BYU Idaho Devotionals & Speeches, August 9, 2016“Chapter 15: We Should Be a Reverent People,” Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Spencer W. Kimball, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints "What Is Reverence, Really?", Destiny Yarbro, Liahona, March 2023 "Reverence for Sacred Things,” Ulisses Soares, April 2025 General ConferenceConnect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and ApplicationsWe are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Melissa and Leann discuss how to seek the Spirit in our lives through active listening and how Heavenly Father can help us if we are willing to hear Him.Ponder Questions:Do I have “ears to hear” personal revelation?Am I acting on the personal revelation I am receiving?Am I asking for direction, then listening to hear?How does the Spirit speak to me?Am I preparing my heart and mind for General Conference?What does the Lord have for me now?Have I written out my conference questions?Invitation:Take the time to prepare before General Conference to receive His messages.Write your questions down, study the scriptures and pray.References:A Year of Powerful Prayer: Getting Answers for Your Life Every Day, Chieko Okazaki, pgs. 237-238 Hearing the Voice of the Lord, Gerald N. Lund"’Ears to Hear,’” Wendy W. Reese, BYU Devotional, BYU Speeches, September 6, 2026 “Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 Part 1 • Steven Sharp Nelson • August 17-23 • Come, Follow Me,” followHim Podcast, August 12, 2026 "Listening to the Voice of the Lord,” Francisco J. Viñas, October 1996 General Conference D&C 136:32“Hear Him,” Russell M. Nelson, April 2020 General Conference “To Acquire Spiritual Guidance,” Richard G. Scott, October 2009 General Conference"Eyes to See and Ears to Hear,” Kim B. Clark, October 2015 General Conference“Listen by the Power of the Spirit,” Gordon B. Hinckley, October 1996 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and ApplicationsWe are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa talk about ways to practice active waiting, being more patient in our everyday lives  and showing trust in God’s plan. Ponder Questions:Am I expecting too much of others?Am I being patient with the Lord’s timing?How can I become patient like Christ?Am I patiently waiting for promised blessings? Invitation:Do a self-assessment of your patience levels. Pray to be shown how you can become more patient. References:"Continue In Patience," Dieter F. Uchtdorf, April 2010 General ConferenceTeachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pg.75  “Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46 Part 1 • Steven Sharp Nelson • August 17-23 • Come, Follow Me,” followHim Podcast, August 12, 2026"Patience," Neil A. Maxwell, Ensign, October 1980, pg. 28 "Patience, a Key to Happiness,” Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 1987 General Conference"The Power of Patience," Robert C. Oaks, October 2006 General ConferenceElder Richard L. Evans, Conference Report, Oct. 1952, p.95 https://historicalgeneralconferences.weebly.com/1952-october.html#RLE“Patience,” Guide to the Scriptures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Proverbs 14:29Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Melissa and Leann are joined by Melissa’s niece Lindsay to discuss her recent mission to Tacoma and methods of gathering Israel and sharing God’s love in a post-mission life. Ponder Questions:Am I open to loving, sharing and inviting?Am I asking Heavenly Father for opportunities to share?Do I make time for the Lord each day?Am I remembering?Am I taking the time to serve others?Am I acting?Am I willing to open my mouth and share? Invitation:Pray for opportunities to gather Israel by loving, sharing and inviting.Love, share and invite. References:"Hope of Israel,” Russell M. Nelson & Wendy W. Nelson, Worldwide Youth Devotional, June 3, 2018"The Role of Righteous Women,” Spencer W. Kimball, Ensign, November 1979 "Majesty of the Missionary Moment,” Ronald A. Rasband, June 14, 20261 Peter 3:15"Pray Always,” David A. Bednar, October 2008 General Conference Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the concepts of being an active member versus being a disciple of Christ and the nature of discipleship. Ponder Questions:Am I becoming like Christ?Am I following what I am learning?Am I working on my relationship with Jesus Christ?Am I willing to do His will?What do I think of when I hear the words “disciple of Christ?”Am I Christ’s apprentice?How am I treating others?Am I living in integrity?What is my attitude as I serve?Am I grateful? Invitation:Write your own list of what you think being a disciple of Christ is. Then pick one thing that you can work on. References:"Spencer W. Kimball: A True Disciple of Christ," Marvin J. Ashton, April 1985 General Conference"Nephi was a Disciple of Christ,” For the Strength of Youth, February 2024 "Enos Was a Disciple of Christ,” For the Strength of Youth, April 2024 1 Nephi 3:7"Becoming a Lifelong Disciple of Christ,” Edward Dube, Liahona, March 2023  Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.

Leann and Melissa discuss the concept of spiritual wholeness and choosing to reach out to the Savior during challenging times. Ponder Questions:Am I choosing things of the spirit instead of things of the flesh?Do I have faith in Jesus Christ’s ability to heal?Is my journey bringing me closer to Christ?Am I trusting in the Lord?Am I choosing to be chosen?Why am I doing what I am doing?Do I feel spiritually whole? Invitation:Choose to be whole in Him by exercising your faith and strengthening your conversion to Christ. References:"Giving Our Spirits Control over Our Bodies," M. Russell Ballard, October 2019 General Conference "Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?”, Matthew L. Carpenter, October 2018 General Conference "Spiritually Whole in Him," Camille N. Johnson, April 2025 General Conference"Becoming Spiritually Whole,” Shari Phippen, Ensign, December 2008 D&C 121: 34-35Matthew 22:143 Nephi 12:14-16"Think Celestial!", Russell M. Nelson, October 2023 General ConferenceEpisode title quote is taken from the hymn "Where Can I Turn for Peace?", Emma Lou Thayne, Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Connect With Us: awakenings@googlegroups.comIf you have any comments, questions or suggestions, we would love to hear from you. You can also find us on Instagram at @awakeningspodcast, where we share quotes, affirmations, questions and clips from that week’s episode throughout the week. You can also find us on YouTube: Ah-ha's, Awakenings, and Applications We are grateful for our production team: Ben, Sydney, Kinzie, Lyndee, Analese, David and Bruce.