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Intellectual Freedom Podcast

David D. Hopkins, PhD

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Intellectual freedom is not just a buzzword. It is a fundamental necessity for human civilization and your life's flourishing. It is the essence of the human spirit to question, explore, and seek answers to the most profound questions that confront us every day. Without intellectual freedom, we are but slaves to the whims of those in power, unable to challenge authority, push boundaries, or pursue truth. In our post-modern world, ignorance and oppression weigh heavy on all of us, stifling cr ...
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Short Story Today

Jon DiSavino

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A biweekly podcast hosted by Jon DiSavino. It celebrates the enduring and compact literary form known as - you guessed it - the short story. But more importantly, it gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Episodes contain an author interview followed by a reading of a story by that author. Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. He's been producing and narrating audiobooks since 2019. His most recent is Abduction: Another Max Dent ...
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STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Lisa Hopkins, Wide Open Stages

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Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award for Podcasting, STOPTIME:Live in the Moment combines mindfulness, well being and the performing arts and features thought provoking and motivational conversations with high performing creative artists around practicing the art of living in the moment and embracing who we are, and where we are at. Long form interviews are interspersed with brief solo episodes that prompt and invite us to think more deeply. Hos ...
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This podcast series is produced at the Taylorsville Utah Institute of Religion at Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus. Student-hosted podcasts include various guests exploring a variety of gospel topics. Each episode seeks to help listeners find ways to fulfill President Russell M. Nelson’s October 2023 charge to ”Think Celestial.”
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge joins Cyprus High Seminary Principal Steve Rose to discuss Elder David A. Bednar’s talk, “They Are Their Own Judges.” They reflect on the changes and weaknesses we all experience in life and how those moments reveal our need for the Savior’s constant and continual help. Through Elder Bednar’s…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Murray High Seminary Principal Esther Hopkin to explore Elder Ronald A. Rasband’s talk, “The Family Proclamation — Words From God.” Together, they emphasize that the Family Proclamation serves as a map or guide for navigating life’s challenges, rather than a rigid mold everyone…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! If you’ve ever felt yanked from one moment into the next, this guided reentry is your reset. We slow down the space between chapters so you can release the residue of what just happened and choose, on purpose, how you want to enter what comes next. Through gentle breathwork, grounding cues, and clear langu…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge joins SLCC Institute student Aiden Seifert to explore Elder Quentin L. Cook’s talk, “The Lord Is Hastening His Work.” Together, they highlight the sacred responsibility of welcoming new members and the importance of understanding the challenges and excitement that come with joining the Church…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and SLCC student Lizzy McEvoy dive into Elder John D. Amos’s October 2025 address, “The Good News Recipe.” Elder Amos compares living the gospel to following a recipe where the scriptures provide the directions and Jesus Christ is the “secret ingredient” that makes everything come together. T…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Heavy week, full schedule, and that quiet tug of guilt for needing a break? Let’s trade performance for presence. We slow down together with gentle breath cues, simple body awareness, and a compassionate question that cuts through noise: what do I need right now? No fixing, no penance—just a soft return to…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Gratitude can get twisted when it’s layered with pressure, obligation, or performance. Many of us were raised to *“be grateful”—*as if appreciation could be forced, graded, or used to override whatever we’re actually feeling. That’s where gratitude turns toxic: when it becomes a script instead of a truth. …
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Send us a text Most people aren’t overwhelmed because life is too hard; they’re overwhelmed because their world is too big. In this episode of the Intellectual Freedom Podcast, Dr. David Hopkins breaks down why modern life is emotionally crushing us and how to reclaim your sanity by shrinking your sphere of focus. We live in a culture where we know…
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Author Vishwas R. Gaitonde started life in India, and then made his way to England and finally the US, having lived in many states before settling in North Carolina. His short story collection On Earth As It Is In Heaven won the 2023 Orison Prize for fiction, and was published by Orison Books in 2025. We read "The Wrath of Allah," a story from On E…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Brother Cody Hancuff, Principal of Kearns Seminary, to discuss Andrea Muñoz Spannaus’s General Conference talk, “Prophets of God.” Together they explore how choosing to follow the Lord brings lasting peace and how gaining a testimony of living prophets strengthens faith and dir…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and SLCC student Andrea Shelley explore Elder Steven C. Barlow’s October 2025 General Conference address, “Lovest Thou Me?” This heartfelt discussion centers on finding peace amid tragedy by serving in the temple and embracing the Savior’s invitation to love Him above all else. Key themes inc…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if the change you want doesn’t require a leap, just a quiet step toward a familiar doorway? We guide you through a calm, sensory-rich visualization designed to slow your breath, soften your body, and open the mental space where clarity tends to appear. You’ll build an inner room that feels safe, notic…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We’re all moving so fast — planning ahead, rushing toward the next thing, trying to get it all right. But what if the clarity we’re searching for only arrives when we slow down long enough to notice what’s right in front of us? In this episode, Lisa narrates Leo Tolstoy’s beloved parable “The Three Questio…
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Send us a text Do you feel the hustle? The anxiety? The quiet numbness? This isn't accidental. It's the design. In the finale of our Amusing Ourselves to Death series, we confront Postman's devastating truth: The greatest threat to your freedom isn't a physical tyrant—it's the soft tyranny of your own pleasure. We have become enslaved not by force,…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Taylorsville Institute teacher Dr. Kirk Burbidge sits down with Travis Fullerton to explore Sister Tracy Y. Browning’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “Tune Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music.” Together, they discuss how music can testify of the Savior and strengthen faith. Trav…
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In this episode, Taylorsville Institute instructors Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Blake Dalton dive into Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s October 2025 General Conference address, “And Now I See.” They discuss how the works of God are often manifest through simple, even unexpected means, like spit and clay. They also highlight Elder Holland’s touching tribute to …
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Slow down, soften, and come home to your body with this gentle, guided body scan meditation. Designed to help you unwind tension, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with your physical presence, this practice is perfect for any moment when you need grounding or calm. We move from the feet to the crown…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What happens when your talent starts steering your life before you’re old enough to drive it? We sit down with actor and singer Nick Barasch to trace the tender, sometimes turbulent path from child performer to self-possessed adult artist—and the surprising practices that made space for joy along the way. …
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Author Ian Forth divides his time between Bordeaux, France and Wales. His debut story collection Hazlitt and the Mobility Scooter (Hard Travelling Books) was released this year. He's also a memoirist, with two published titles: Water Under the Bridge: Recollections from an Only Life, and Canal Conversations: Cycling on the Canal des Deux Mers. We r…
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Send us a text In a world drowning in information but starving for meaning, Dr. David D. Hopkins returns to the mic to ask a haunting question: How did the smartest generation in history become incapable of serious thought? In this episode of The Intellectual Freedom Podcast, Hopkins breaks down chapters 7 through 9 of Neil Postman’s prophetic mast…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and institute student, Emma Fisher takes a closer look at Elder Carlos A. Godoy’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “Smiling Faces and Grateful Hearts.” In this uplifting conversation, they highlight the power of gratitude and the importance of seeing life through an eternal lens, keeping…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Hiram Bertoch explores President Dallin H. Oaks’ October 2025 General Conference talk, “The Family-Centered Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Together, they discuss what it means to not fit the traditional mold and how The Family: A Proclamation to the World serves not as a rigid template, but as …
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Step into the art of dreaming — not just with your mind, but with your energy. In this guided manifestation meditation, you’ll be invited to imagine and create a vision board — either physically or within your mind’s eye — that reflects your deepest desires and limitless potential. This is your space to ex…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! When the curtain comes down and the structure of a show disappears, what rhythm do you choose for yourself? In this preview with Broadway actor Nick Barasch (Hadestown, She Loves Me, Big River), we explore how to create a personal foundation—your own rhythm or recipe—that sustains you when external schedul…
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Send us a text 🎙 You’re Not Informed or Educated— You’re Stimulated Series: Amusing Ourselves to Death – Part 2 (Chapters 4–6) We don’t live in an Information Age. We live in a Stimulation Age — where attention is currency and distraction is design. In this episode, Dr. David D. Hopkins unpacks Chapters 4 through 6 of Neil Postman’s prophetic book …
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Jesse Roberts dive into Elder Kevin G. Brown’s October 2025 General Conference address, “The Eternal Gift of Testimony.” Together, they explore the profound idea that a testimony is not a fleeting moment but a constant companion—an eternal gift that can be remembered, rekindled, and relie…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge from the Taylorsville Institute and Brother Kolby Hales of Copper Hills High School Seminary reflect on Elder Gerrit W. Gong’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “No One Sits Alone.” They discuss the Christlike call to truly see others, not just with our eyes, but through the lens of Jesus…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! When the world gets loud, motivation can feel slippery. This short motivational grounding practice is your calm, focused reset—a reminder to stop forcing momentum and start remembering the steady confidence already within you. Through simple breathwork, clear affirmations, and gentle visualization, you’ll …
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! A short parable set in the Himalayan foothills shows how envy fades when we see the quiet trade-offs behind freedom and stability. Through the story of the old tree and the passing clouds, we explore how consistency can be strength, flexibility can be wisdom, and peace arises when we honor our own unique r…
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Wisconsin author Michael Hopkins is an award-winning writer whose debut collection Never Stop Exiting (Cornerstone Press) was released this year. It has been called "stealthily complex and persistently compassionate" by Phong Nguyen, author of Bronze Drum. We read "Foreclosure," a story from the collection. https://www.michaelhopkinswriter.com/ Sup…
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Send us a text We live in an age where distraction isn’t an accident—it’s the business model. In this episode, Dr. David D. Hopkins takes you inside Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death and exposes how our attention, curiosity, and even our capacity to think have been quietly hijacked by the entertainment culture we call “media.” Postman warne…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge (Taylorsville Institute) and Brother Ben Hemming (Jordan Institute) reflect on Bishop L. Todd Budge’s October 2024 General Conference talk, Seek Him with All Your Heart. They highlight the power of slowing down, savoring spiritual moments, and recognizing God’s desire to reveal His will to us…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge, Taylorsville Institute teacher, and SLCC student Aleyah Lubbers reflect on Elder James E. Evanson’s General Conference talk, “Go and Do Likewise,” emphasizing the divine power and legitimacy of service missions. They explore how Christlike service—especially through service missionaries—is a…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! The world rarely gives you a quiet minute, so we made one. This guided micro meditation helps you step out of noise and back into yourself without leaving your chair, your car, or your to‑do list. No special setup, no perfect posture—just your breath, a softer body, and the pause that’s already there. We s…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! When fear shows up, it’s easy to see it as something to push past or avoid. But what if fear isn’t a wall—it’s a bridge? A bridge that can carry you from rut to rhythm, from stagnation to movement, from habit to possibility. In this short, powerful excerpt from my upcoming book I Get To: The Power of Energ…
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Taylorsville Institute teachers Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Blake Dalton unpack Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s October 2025 General Conference talk, “Do Your Part With All Your Heart.” They reflect on Elder Uchtdorf’s message that discipleship requires consistent self-discipline, mindful prayer, and intentional action. …
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In this episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge, Taylorsville Institute teacher, and SLCC student Sam Young reflect on Elder Brik V. Eyre’s General Conference talk, “Know Who You Really Are.” They explore how embracing our divine identity leads to mindful prayer, intentional action, and deeper discipleship. Through personal insights and hi…
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Send us a text We live in the age of short thoughts. Fast clips. Hot takes. Endless scroll. But here’s the uncomfortable truth—our minds are paying the price. In this episode of The Intellectual Freedom Podcast, Dr. David D. Hopkins breaks down how the modern attention economy has quietly rewired your brain—shrinking your focus, flattening your cur…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Feeling off balance or overwhelmed? This guided meditation invites you to gently realign your mind, body, and spirit. Through mindful breathwork, grounding visualization, and energetic awareness, you’ll restore your natural state of harmony and ease. This short restorative practice helps regulate your nerv…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What are you putting up with that quietly exhausts you? In this episode, we unpack how toleration creeps in, why we blame ourselves, and how to finally release what no longer fits—without guilt or shame. If you are enjoying the show please subscribe, share and review! Word of mouth is incredibly impactful …
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Send us a text In this final episode of our six-part education series, Dr. David Hopkins—Humanities professor and reformed academic insider—dives deep into the gut-punch question haunting Gen Z: Is college still worth it? With startling new data from a Newsweek/Indeed poll revealing that 51% of Gen Z grads believe their degree was a waste of money,…
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In part two of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge returns with his wife Shauni and friends Amy and Alan Sackett to reflect on the Saturday evening and Sunday sessions of the October 2025 General Conference. The group shares heartfelt impressions of Elder Patrick Kearon’s powerful message on “new beginnings” through Christ’s infinite mercy, and S…
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In this, part one of a two part episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge is joined by his wife Shauni and friends Amy and Alan Sackett for a heartfelt discussion on the October 2025 General Conference. Together, they reflect on the first two sessions, highlighting messages of spiritual anchoring, family-centered faith, and personal disciple…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We guide a gentle morning meditation that uses breath, a soft smile, and memory to cultivate contentment, then expand it with appreciative joy for others. We close with simple ways to spot micro‑joys during the day and carry calm into action. • settling the body and softening judgment • breathing with awar…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore how assumptions quietly limit choice and co-create the outcomes we fear, then practice shifting to a beginner’s mindset that opens presence, clarity, and real options. A tap class story reveals how slowing down reframes mastery, and we share practical ways to apply fresh eyes to hard moments. • …
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Send us a text College was sold to us as the golden ticket. A rite of passage. A guaranteed path to success. But for millions of Americans, it’s become a slow-moving financial crisis—one monthly payment at a time. In this episode of Intellectual Freedom, we peel back the layers of one of the most dangerous and under-examined decisions facing studen…
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In this tribute episode of Thinking Celestial, Dr. Kirk Burbidge honors the prophetic legacy of President Russell M. Nelson by reviewing four transformative General Conference talks: “Joy and Spiritual Survival” (Oct 2016, link), “Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives” (Apr 2018, link), “Let God Prevail” (Oct 2020, link), “Christ Is R…
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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Kirk Burbidge and Zaylun Fenn dive into Sister Amy A. Wright’s April 2025 General Conference talk, “Thou Art the Christ.” They explore how belief in Jesus Christ, belonging to His Church, and striving to become like Him form the foundation of lifelong discipleship. Zaylun shares how faith shapes his identity both on a…
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Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Transform Fear: Meeting Yourself with Compassion When fear shows up uninvited, most of us try to outthink it, outrun it, or push it down. This meditation offers something different: a quiet experiment in kindness. Through gentle breathwork, grounding, and vivid imagery, you’ll learn to meet fear not as a f…
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