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Let's learn more about the newest apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—Elder Clark G. Gilbert.
Resources
General Conference Applied S6 E58. Who is Elder Gilbert? (aka, "Clark, the Toothless Wonder") - Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Social Media Preview. Introducing the newest Apostle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, self-described in a hilarious childhood photo as "Clark, the Toothless Wonder!" Mitch and Clay dove into Elder Gilbert's remarkable background to get to know this newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles better. We share his origins; his education at BYU, Stanford, and Harvard; his work teaching at and/or leading Harvard Business School, BYU-Idaho, Deseret News, BYU Pathway Worldwide, and the Church Educational System; and a story of when he learned a hard lesson from the Spirit requiring an apology to his wife and 8(!) kids. Mitch and Clay found over 20 public addresses Elder Gilbert's given to church audiences, not counting his academic articles in the Harvard Business Review. We committed to studying these addresses to get to know this apostle even better. We'll post clips of our favorite teachings and funny stories he's shared on our social media channels. Follow/subscribe to not miss out!
Church News Podcast Episode 282: Elder and Sister Gilbert on answering the Lord's call - Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
External Resources Shared In This Episode:
The Power of Everyday Missionaries: The What and How of Sharing the Gospel by Clayton M. Christensen
Why I Belong, and Why I Believe by Clayton M. Christensen
A Light to the World: The Paradox of the BYU Graduate Student, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, April 24, 2025, BYU Commencement
Christ's Peace in Perilous Times, Elder Clark G. Gilbert, February 8, 2022, BYU Devotional
Finding the Savior in the Proclamation, September 23, 2025, BYU-Idaho Devotional: We looked like the Von Trapp Family Singers; Story of apologizing to his wife about his impatience with her daily 1-on-1 devotionals with each of their kids
GCA S6 E23 – Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Meet Elder Gérald Caussé! – Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
GCA S6 E53 – Sunday, February 8, 2026 – Teaching in the Savior's Way—Chad H Webb "That All May Be Edified" – Amazon Music | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Take Action
Clay's Application: Like Mitch, I will listen to all of Elder Gilbert's addresses (links included above) between now and the April 2026 General Conference.
Mitch's Application: Like Clay, I will listen to all of Elder Gilbert's addresses (links included above) between now and the April 2026 General Conference.
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