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<p>Do you ever feel that preparing for your weekly Come, Follow Me lesson falls short? Join hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway as they interview experts to make your study for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me course not only enjoyable but original and educational. If you are looking for resources to make your LDS study fresh, faithful, and fun--no matter your age--then join us every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/followhimpodcast<br>The followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.<br><br></p>
Recent Episodes
20 episodesPeople Over Pixels • followHIM Favorites • Mar. 2-8 • Come Follow Me
YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vBjrOAhJo9sALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 24-33 Part 2 • Bro. Mike Harris • Mar. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
Jacob and Esau: a familiar story with an unfamiliar meaning. Brother Mike Harris explores Genesis 24-33, offering new insight into rivalry, covenant, and reconciliation.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8uzRNz0svYcALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Brother Mike Harris00:22 Does God play favorites?03:36 Twin drama07:02 Both sons are important09:59 Roles of the firstborn14:37 The pottage portion of the program20:09 God’s children inherit all22:04 A terrible trade28:24 A mystery solved33:04 A Book of Mormon parallel34:58 Who is waiting for Jacob?38:38 Jacob prepares for the worst46:35 A temple experience49:29 Sides, thighs, and questions52:10 A crescendo56:16 Jacob implores Esau to return to the covenant59:13 Reconciliation and hope1:06:47 Rachael and Leah are witnesses1:11:12 End of Part 2 - Brother Mike HarrisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 24-33 Part 1 • Bro. Mike Harris • Mar. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
Brother Mike Harris asks: Is Genesis more than a love story? A closer reading of the Hebrew text and well scene uncovers a covenant story about Jesus and His covenant people.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/n4GxzU5BGAYALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Brother Mike Harris00:05 Teaser05:40 Bio07:03 Come, Follow Me Manual08:51 How does God bless family?11:48 President Oaks reflects on losing his wife15:33 Multiply and replenish18:46 Land indicated covenant22:51 Agency is honored24:55 The land is symbol of heaven29:17 Elder Holland giving his life for the Lord31:43 Camels and covenant marriage33:56 God blesses through covenant35:28 The well motif and covenant marriage41:11 Elder Bednar: Covenant connection44:18 Who says, “I will go?”46:24 Terrible movies and the language of symbolism49:59 Damsel and covenant Israel54:33 The covenant is joyous57:04 Lifting up their eyes58:28 Book of Mormon parallels1:03:07 Rebekah and Isaac meet1:08:51 Sarah dies1:12:10 End of Part 1 - Brother Mike HarrisThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Lessons From A Casino • followHIM Favorites • Feb. 23 - Mar. 1 • Come Follow Me
ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 18-23 Part 2 • Dr. Carli Anderson • Feb. 23 - Mar. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Carli Anderson continues to examine Genesis 18-23 through Hebrew textual analysis, reframing Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham as parallel figures of faith whose choices, trials, and covenant roles reveal deeper layers of wisdom, agency, and trust in God’s promises.ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Carli Anderson01:05 Midrash: What made Sarah laugh?03:04 Reframing Hagar 05:57 Isaac is born and Ishamael needs a wife06:59 Trying to understand “mocking”08:07 New understanding of a very difficult verse10:54 Move the boys so they both inherit14:39 God tells us Sarah was right16:06 Sarah willing to do the difficult things18:21 Hagar’s desert expertise explains Ishamael’s posterity24:44 Hagar as hero27:15 Three stories, Three sources of hope29:32 Parallels to the Savior33:33 Hineni35:08 Only son means unity between father and son39:08 The beauty revealed in the Hebrew 42:40 What is Isaac thinking?45:05 Isaac’s willingness 48:50 A raised knife50:31 God loves a photo finish55:09 Story for three major religions56:53 Word play that points to Jesus Christ1:00:47 The importance of Mount Moriah1:04:24 End of Part 2 - Dr. Carli AndersonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 18-23 Part 1 • Dr. Carli Anderson • Feb. 23 - Mar. 1 • Come, Follow Me •
What happens when we read the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar through an ancient lens instead of modern assumptions? Dr. Carli Anderson joins hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway to explore the legal, and linguistic depth of these foundational narratives, revealing Sarah’s majesty, Hagar’s complexity, and the deeply personal, covenant-centered relationship God forms with each of them.ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Carli Anderson01:31 Episode Teaser03:56 Bio05:12 Come, Follow Me Manual06:58 Every word matters and word play09:29 Hebrew acrostic poetry10:14 Cultural weight of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar13:09 Reframing Sarah17:29 Sarah in Egypt20:02 Story repeats21:35 Sarah seen as royalty23:11 Sarah makes a decision27:51 The position of trusted servants30:28 A real tragedy, it seems33:51 What Hagar knows38:36 Not knowing what is on the next page39:35 Ancient family lines defined42:03 Three transformative stories43:39 A sister’s similar experience with the Lord46:09 Hugh B. Brown’s experience with the Gardener51:37 Sarah keeps the faith (loyalty + courage)54:26 Sarah as queen56:54 Dramatic irony with the binding of Isaac1:00:06 Parallel laughing1:04:04 The Lord specializing in the “impossible”1:06:27 Archetypal storyThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Sibling Unrivalry • followHIM Favorites • Feb. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xgDNrM9rxVoALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 Part 2 • Dr. Jenae Nelson • Feb. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Jenae Nelson weaves Genesis 12-17 with Abraham 1-2 with her own “out of order” life story to show how covenants, divine timing, and wilderness seasons reveal that the ultimate reward of faith is a living relationship with Jesus Christ.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/XJvMZcDIRRUALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Jenae Nelson03:16 Patience for promised blessings04:10 Life experiences not in the order expected09:22 Souls that were won12:15 Why covenants?15:29 Elder Renlund on power through covenants18:48 Abraham and Lot divide the land22:29 Cutting a covenant26:36 The Sea of Galilee vs The Dead Sea30:58 The paradox of giving33:45 Purpose at the intersection of gifts and the world35:15 Where does our tent face?39:52 Tent stories42:04 Faith not in outcomes44:44 Why obedience?47:01 God expands and multiplies via covenant50:44 Hope is what you need in the darkest times54:11 Encouragement for those in difficult times59:02 Unprofitable servants and promises kept1:04:24 End of Part 2 - Dr. Jenae NelsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 Part 1 • Dr. Jenae Nelson • Feb. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me
What if becoming who God is calling you to be requires leaving the survival version of yourself, not just a physical location? Dr. Jenae Nelson explores Abraham’s journey as a path toward covenant identity, healing from trauma, and claiming priesthood power, weaving scripture with her own story of loss, faith, and courageous belonging.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT208ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rCgXKFOYdBcALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Jenae Nelson01:56 Episode Teaser02:36 Bio04:30 Come, Follow Me Manual05:30 Abandoned children and tokens07:56 Father of three religions11:17 Restoring to the Abrahamic Covenant16:14 Understanding the Gathering19:15 President Oaks and Priesthood Authority22:20 Blessings of our fathers (and mothers)25:48 Becoming a change maker29:53 Eternal identity34:40 The Comeback Podcast37:30 The capacity for righteous living40:01 Survival skills and leaving behind old tools43:23 What is a boundary?46:28 Why Abraham? And unanswered prayers51:43 Mistaken identity56:58 A new convert 1:02:32 The Book of Mormon speaks to Israel1:06:09 Faith requires uncertainty1:10:03 The Abrahamic Covenant and becoming a finisher1:14: 58 End of Part 1 - Dr. Jenae NelsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Thoughts to Keep in Mind #2 • The Covenant • Dr. Ross Baron • Feb. 9-15
“Thoughts to Keep in Mind” are simple themes in Come, Follow Me that help make the scriptures clearer, more Christ-centered, and easier to apply to daily life. This year, Dr. Ross Baron is the guest on all eight episodes.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/e4sxSX6rUVYSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastTTKIM2ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastTTKIM2FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastTTKIM2DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastTTKIM2PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastTTKIM2ESFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Faith at Full Throttle • followHIM Favorites • Feb. 9-15 • Come Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1aI9pISm2tAALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 Part 2 • Dr. Michael Cottle • Feb. 9-15 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Michael Cottle continues the discussion of Noah’s Ark as a temple-centered symbol of the salvation in Jesus Christ, contrasting the ark with the Tower of Babel and testifying that true safety, peace, and healing, amid profound loss, are found only in and through Jesus Christ.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ESYOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/XowhUf5g82oALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Michael Cottle2:52 Not about a boat5:50 Ascension parallels 7:45 Hidden in plain sight10:40 40 days and nights12:59 Extreme losses in this life18:07 Temple reunions with Jacob21:13 Book of Mormon parallels22:58 President Oaks on our “family-centered” church25:17 The ark and the temple save families27:57 Invitation to come to the Lord’s temple34:22 How the temple changes us36:00 Stones, windows, and light39:44 Healing and consecrating suffering41:08 Deliverance and coming home45:31 Pleading for relief49:00 Seeking the blessings of the fathers52:11 Needing the same lessons54:00 Learning about the nature of God58:32 The temple can be our own ark1:05:23 End of Part 2 - Dr. Michael CottleThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 Part 1 • Dr. Michael Cottle • Feb. 9-15 • Come, Follow Me
Was the Flood about destruction or mercy? Dr. Michael Cottle reframes Noah’s story from Moses 8 and Genesis 6 as a powerful microcosm of the plan of salvation, highlighting God’s repeated calls to repentance and the ark as a powerful symbol of Christ’s atoning protection. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT207ESYOUTUBE:https://youtu.be/Y0VAUeQMn94ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Michael Cottle1:26 Episode teaser3:12 Bio6:58 Come, Follow Me Manual8:20 The Lord’s plan to connect10:29 Everyone but Methuselah13:28 The merciful Lord of the OT15:19 The sons of God vs sons of men18:32 Enoch weeps and giants21:39 Electronic scriptures23:48 What is an order?26:08 Not hearkening29:11 Outright rebellion34:41 Parents teaching wickedness37:55 Repentance, repentance, everyone gets repentance40:12 The value of repetition44:43 “It repented Noah”48:00 Perfection’s meaning49:49 An unpopular sentiment52:40 Parental responsibility to teach and prepare for eternity56:37 What has President Oaks recently said?58:40 Jesus in the Old Testament1:01:52 Object lessons1:05:40 God gives us a name1:09:09 Public vs private spirituality1:13:04 End of Part 1 - Dr. Michael CottleThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Step One to Be One • followHIM Favorites • Feb. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oi8Cx14F424ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Moses 7 Part 2 • Bro. Danny Ricks • Feb. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
Professor Danny Ricks continues to examine Moses 7, showing how Enoch’s sorrow turns to peace and hope through Jesus Christ and covenant faith.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/W9iEsGXcmmwALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Brother Danny Ricks2:31 Youth Theme: Walk with Me5:04 Meridian of time?7:34 Losing a mother10:40 Covenantal power13:15 Veil of darkness16:01 Lame Duck President Satan17:41 What did President Oaks teach recently?19:21 Joy and sadness23:06 Like a movie24:20 Becoming like Jesus and Danny29:02 Joseph Smith preaches compassion32:35 Righteousness from heaven36:30 Best kept secret38:52 Savior’s mercy42:28 Can’t save them, love them45:11 Weakness vs rebellion47:21 Testimony of the power of Jesus Christ to heal52:02 End of Part 2 - Brother Danny RicksThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Moses 7 Part 1 • Bro. Danny Ricks • Feb. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
If we were truly a Zion people, what would that look like? Professor Danny Ricks explores Moses 7, Enoch’s encounter with a weeping God, the doctrine of the Fall, and how Zion is built through covenants, agency, and heartfelt prayer.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT206ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6zMQ47HgLUkALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Brother Danny Ricks1:37 Episode teaser3:40 Bio6:45 Come, Follow Me Manual9:05 Context of the Book of Moses10:09 Identities 13:13 This dispensation’s unique responsibility18:00 Covenants 21:32 Different view of the Fall23:30 No secret gospel of Jesus Christ25:19 Escaping the monster27:54 No third choice31:47 Covenantal progression33:29 “Rough Start, Great Finish”37:41 President Oaks’ admonitions41:34 Finding Zion vs. Building Zion43:54 A priesthood blessing to remember48:08 Relationship with the Lord53:28 Natural and instinctive prayer55:50 A lot of tears57:55 Refusing to be comforted1:02:50 End of Part 1 - Brother Danny RicksThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
A Dad, a Daughter & a 200-Foot Cliff • followHIM Favorites • Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 • Come Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qSEAFsCaGcEALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 5; Moses 6 Part 2 • Dr. Kerry Muhlestein • Jan. 26-Feb. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein continues unpacking Genesis 5 and Moses 6 from death, sin, and the joyful turn of repentance to being “born again,” defending the Book of Abraham, and finding real parenting strength in Jesus Christ.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lpwyFHMraw0ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Kerry Muhlestein2:44 Book of Mormon parallels and woe4:36 Turning to the Lord7:40 Airplane analogies are awesome11:05 A broccoli Slurpee13:49 Baptism of Enoch15:53 Guttural reaction to infant baptism19:14 “Agents unto themselves”22:33 Sanctification25:38 Godly desires28:07 Confirmation of the Holy Spirit32:45 Children of God36:38 Mothers as symbols41:06 Temple story43:53 Follow and remember the Savior45:42 All things bear witness of Him47:21 Egyptologist’s view of the Book of Abraham51:12 Soaring doctrine53:17 Let’s Talk about the Book of Abraham54:12 Life-defining moment as a scholar and Saint58:30 Teaching children1:03:35 Jesus is the Strength of Parents1:05:38 Praying for miracles and testimony of Jesus Christ1:10:45 End of Part 2 - Dr. Kerry MuhlesteinThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
Genesis 5; Moses 6 Part 1 • Dr. Kerry Muhlestein • Jan. 26-Feb. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Have you ever wondered why Moses 6 says so much about Enoch more than Genesis does and what that reveals about the gospel from the very beginning? Dr. Kerry Muhlestein takes a powerful deep dive into Moses 6 exploring how the restored doctrine unlocks record-keeping, priesthood, and covenant family partnership.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT205ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aYdQvbMX1KUALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 Part 1 - Dr. Kerry Muhlestein1:57 Episode teaser5:29 Bio6:59 Come, Follow Me Manual8:22 Tips for studying the Old Testament10:15 The Scriptures are Real & The Essential Old Testament Companion14:09 Additional tools15:41 Background to the Book of Moses19:25 Adam and Eve and their children23:37 Cain and Abel26:02 Record keeping30:04 Bible translations33:02 Priesthood power36:39 Symbolic or literal?40:05 Patriarchal order46:31 Preachers of righteousness48:20 Bifurcation of the human race51:23 Enoch and seership54:34 The Holy Ghost and seership57:41 The anger of God1:01:22 I’m young and everyone hates me1:04:47 Partnering with Christ1:09:17 High places1:12:25 People listen to Enoch1:17:22 End of Part 1 - Dr. Kerry MuhlesteinThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
We All Fall Down… • followHIM Favorites • Jan. 19 - 25 • Come Follow Me
ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_Rsjjs4MDrgFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com