Thinking Celestial - A ”Follow The Prophet” Series Podcast · SLCC Institute of Religion

Ep 169 S7 Spencer Larsen "Proved and Strengthened in Christ" Henry B. Eyring

January 12, 2026·33 min·2 clips

Spencer says the Lord proved to him that "this gospel is true" and that he would "not depart from his word."

The season seven opener centers on President Henry B. Eyring's teaching that the Lord can be with disciples while He is proving them. Kirk Burbage opens the episode in the familiar Institute style and invites listeners ages 18 to 35 to come to class. Spencer Larson joins the conversation as a new friend and stays close to the message. He says his testimony grew most strongly during his mission. What had once been belief became a surer witness. He describes feeling the Lord prove the truth of the gospel to him, including the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and modern prophets. He also says he proved something to himself. His choice was to stay with the word of God come what may. He talks about that as a long-term commitment rather than a passing feeling. The discussion then turns to President Eyring's story from college. Eyring felt overwhelmed by subjects like physics, chemistry, and mathematics. The harder the work felt, the more discouragement tried to shut him down. He thought about giving up and choosing something easier. The episode uses that memory to connect school pressure with other places people feel overwhelmed, including parenthood. The speakers keep bringing the point back to endurance with Christ. The closing emphasis is that the Savior's atonement makes Heavenly Father's plan possible and gives spiritual power for whatever disciples are asked to bear. The result is a steady, testimony-forward conversation that stays practical and personal.

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A warm, classroom-style conversation about being strengthened by Christ through pressure and endurance.

Season seven opens on a steady note, with Kirk Burbage and Spencer Larson centering President Henry B. Eyring's counsel on being proved by the Lord and staying with Christ when life gets hard.

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You want a faith conversation about Christ proving you in the middle of real pressure.

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