October 2023 general conference: Leaders emphasize covenant keeping and invite all to ‘think celestial’

<p>Millions tuned in to <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/27/23891811/general-conference-october-2023-lds-talk-summaries-highlights-news-announcements">the 193rd Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2023. During the conference, messages from the First Presidency, the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and other Church leaders focused on <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/9/30/23897498/october-2023-general-conference-focus-on-faith-in-jesus-christ">faith in Jesus Christ</a>, the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/9/30/23897491/elder-gary-sabin-october-2023-general-conference-hallmarks-happiness">happiness</a> that comes from <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/10/1/23898852/october-2023-general-conference-covenant-path-agency-choice-president-nelson">covenant keeping</a> and the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/10/1/23898352/president-nelson-october-2023-general-conference-think-celestial">invitation to “think celestial</a>.” This special edition of the Church News podcast features highlights from every general conference talk, including the announcement by President Russell M. Nelson that the Church will build <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/10/1/23898740/president-nelson-announces-20-new-temples-october-2023-general-conference-335">20 new temples</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>