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Hank Smith & John Bytheway
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/followhimpodcastThe 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.
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Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 60min
Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 • Dr. Jeff Thompson • Oct 19–25 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Dr. Jeff Thompson, a BYU organizational behavior professor and moral leadership scholar, explores Jeremiah’s decades of rejection and faithful service. They discuss leading without control, discovering divine identity and unique gifts, and creating harmony through spiritual differences. The conversation also examines love, agency, accountability, parenting, personal transformation, and how faith can endure alongside doubt, grief, and unanswered outcomes.

Oct 8, 2026 • 3min
The One-Armed Judo Champion • followHIM Favorites • Oct 12–18 • Come, Follow Me 2026
A one-armed boy enters the world of judo, where an apparent disadvantage becomes the key to an astonishing victory. The story opens a thoughtful conversation about resilience, transformation, and Isaiah’s imagery of beauty rising from ashes, along with joy and praise.

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Oct 7, 2026 • 1h 43min
Isaiah 58–66 • Sister Sharon Eubank • Oct 12–18 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Sharon Eubank, a humanitarian leader and author, explores Isaiah’s vision of healing, redemption, and Zion. She discusses serving people nearby, caring for the poor, self-reliance, fast offerings, and how temples can transform communities. Stories of refugee faith, disaster relief, and small acts of love illuminate the power of giving, receiving, and finding light through loss.

Oct 1, 2026 • 6min
Setbacks that Feel Like a Blessing • followHIM Favorites • Oct 5–11 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ESNOW AVAILABLE INSpanish @followHIMespañolFrench @followHIMFrançaisPortuguese @followHIMPortuguêsALL 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/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: 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: DirectorKyle 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

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Sep 30, 2026 • 1h 53min
Isaiah 50–57 • Dr. Ezra Gwilliam • Oct 5–11 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Dr. Ezra Gwilliam, a BYU-Idaho religious educator and scripture scholar, explores Isaiah 50–57. They discuss Christ as the unexpected suffering servant, His atoning advocacy, and the call to trust God through spiritual darkness. The conversation also examines Zion’s gathering, covenant belonging for every outcast, freely coming to Christ, and studying deeply while staying centered on conversion.

Sep 24, 2026 • 6min
Get Up Anyway • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 28-Oct. 4 • Come Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240ESALL 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

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Sep 23, 2026 • 1h 58min
Isaiah 40–49 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • Sept 28–Oct 4 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Dr. S. Michael Wilcox, an author and longtime scripture educator, brings Isaiah 40–49 vividly to life. They explore God’s comfort for the discouraged, Christ’s gentle way of leading imperfect disciples, and judgment as a merciful encounter rather than condemnation. The conversation also turns to Babylon’s fall, Zion’s rise, gathering Israel, and the promise that no child of God is ever forgotten.

Sep 17, 2026 • 5min
Sounding In Every Ear • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 21-27 • Come Follow Me 2026
Isaiah’s promise that the deaf will hear comes alive in a remarkable Irish conversion story. A young woman embraces the gospel despite her family’s doubts, while her deaf grandmother makes an unexpected request at the baptismal font. What follows is a moving account of faith, family, missionary work, and a startling restoration of hearing.

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Sep 16, 2026 • 1h 54min
Isaiah 13-35 • Sister Kathryn Davis • Sept 21-27 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Kathryn Davis, an institute teacher, author, speaker, and podcaster, explores Isaiah’s challenging prophecies through the lens of Jesus Christ. They discuss Babylon, pride, scattering and gathering, Christ as Restorer and Repairer, and the “God of the Fourth Watch.” The conversation also visits perfect peace, the gospel feast, the Book of Mormon’s marvelous work, and hope for deserts to bloom.

Sep 14, 2026 • 7min
What Would You Give to Get There? • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 14-20 • Come Follow Me 2026
A temple announcement sparks unforgettable joy among missionaries in Thailand. Hear how one family sacrificed for six years, sold possessions, and traveled far to worship together. Along the way, Isaiah’s prophecy, temple preparation, and a powerful mirror illustration reveal why anticipation and sacrifice can strengthen families and deepen faith.


