Episode Details

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2026/10/17soares?lang=eng

Technology and entertainment

Social media for 24 hours (or an entire weekend).

Television and streaming services.

YouTube, TikTok, or other scrolling.

Music or podcasts that aren't spiritually uplifting.

Video games.

Recreational screen time altogether.

Checking your phone except for essential communication.

Comforts and personal indulgences

Sweets, desserts, or treats.

Eating out or purchasing convenience foods.

Online shopping or unnecessary spending.

Something you routinely purchase just because you enjoy it.

Your favorite hobby or recreational activity for the day.

Time and personal sacrifice

Give up an hour of sleep (only if healthy and appropriate) to spend time in prayer or scripture study.

Give up your usual leisure time to serve someone.

Give up personal downtime to visit someone who is lonely.

Give up an hour of productivity to sit quietly and pray.

Set aside your usual Saturday activities to do something for another person.

Emotional and spiritual sacrifices

Give up complaining for 24 hours.

Give up criticizing or speaking negatively about others.

Give up the need to have the last word.

Give up seeking validation or recognition.

Give up comparing yourself to others.

Give up holding onto a grudge and intentionally work toward forgiveness.

Give up judgmental thoughts and consciously replace them with compassion.