Dr. Casey Griffiths continues to explore the Book of Acts and the power of the Holy Ghost in the lives of the disciples of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths00:07 Paul arrives in Acts 901:10 Paul gives his backstory through Luke04:53 Paul always lived his religion07:29 Acts chapter 9 Saul has revelatory experience09:50 “Saul, why persecutest thou me?”12:25 Christianity isn’t easy but easier than life without it14:15 Saul and Ananias meet 16:02 Ananias wonders if it has to be Saul18:52 Matthews says Ananias was probably presiding officer in Damascus20:20 We can never discount anyone as a covert22:10 Michaell Ballam story23:31 Dr. Griffiths shares a story about his uncle Kevin25:32 Elder Uchtdorf’s “Waiting on the Road to Damascus”28:44 Saul’s name30:47 Paul gives biography in Galatians 132:27 Dr. Griffiths shares a personal story about a fellow student34:11 Paul becomes an enemy of some Jews in Jerusalem35:38 We meet Barnabas37:11 Elder Holland: “Let people grow”39:09 Paul is totally converted41:35 Peter raises Tabitha from the dead43:46 Acts now tells Peter’s story again45:20 People change through Christ48:22 Disciples of Christ act in faith49:33 Leaders see individual’s potential52:59 End of Part II–Dr. Casey GriffithsPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Why was Saul so unlikely to convert to Christianity? Dr. Casey Griffiths examines the conversion of Saul, the power of the Holy Ghost, and the martyrdom of Stephen.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Casey Griffiths01:37 Introduction of Dr. Casey Griffiths03:09 Calling of the seven men05:33 Stephen and Philip influence Paul’s conversion07:08 Stephen’s recap of the Hebrew Bible10:55 Stephen is charged with blasphemy13:21 Uncircumcised of heart17:54 They rejected Jesus and resist the Holy Ghost19:49 Stephen full of the Holy Ghost and a scriptorian21:05 Stephen uses inflammatory language23:05 Saul is holding coats at the martyrdom of Stephen24:21 Right hand of God, figurative or literal? 25:38 Was Stephen a successful missionary?31:02 Parallel to Alma in Ammonihah 32:51 Philip is introduced and Saul needs a call 35:31 Jews are spread out over the Mediterranean36:54 Philip is performing miracles38:31 Simon is converted by the Holy Ghost40:26 Bad acts driven by good motives44:08 The eunuch from Ethiopia49:09 Story of Godelia and Guillermo55:17 The gospel going beyond Judea and Samaria59:56  End of Part 1–Dr. Casey GriffithsPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Stephan Taeger examines how the Lord continues to minister to the disciples after the Atonement and how the gift of the Holy Ghost changes the disciples and Saints today.00:00 Part II–Dr. Stephan Taeger00:07 Peter teaches Christianity 10103:45 Peter teaches Jesus is Lord and Messiah05:49 Jesus ministers through authorized messengers, first principles, and ordinances08:24 Illustration of first principles by C Terry Warner13:50 Peter baptizes 3000 people16:32 Signs and wonders by the Apostles18:50 Jesus ministers through priesthood power20:40 The confidence of Peter and others22:27 The importance of the temple24:34 Peter and priesthood power26:25 Peter and John are arrested29:45 Peter preaches boldly32:36 Jesus as a sure foundation34:00 Unity and community38:36 Ministering and humility39:29 Ananias and Sapphira42:37 Sin and spiritual death44:04 Law of Consecration and covenants46:00 A different view of the Pharisees49:40 Peace and security in Christ52:15 Seven ways Jesus continues to minister after His Resurrection54:35 Dr. Taeger shares his journey as a scholar and a Saint58:14 End of Part II–Dr. Stephan TaegerPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

How does the Savior continue to minister to us, even after His conclusion of His mortal ministry? Dr. Stephan Taeger explores how the disciples proceed to change the world after the Atonement of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Stephan Taeger02:23 Introduction of Dr. Stephan Taeger02:55 Background to the Book of Acts05:28 How can the Savior continue to minister?06:40 Infallible proofs10:25 Kingdom of God11:25 Prophets, Apostles, and authority 13:03 Jesus ascends16:57 Replacing Judas18:44 The Lord works through our cultural understanding21:32 Prophetic priorities24:40 Witnesses of the Resurrection29:04 Organization of the Apostles and the Book of Mormon30:51 Pentecost and the Holy Ghost34:25 Clinging to the Savior36:18 Holy Ghost as motivator40:29 End of Part 1–Dr. Stephan TaegerPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Dr. Ross Baron explores how to find faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Savior’s greatest miracle.00:00 Part II–Dr. Ross Baron01:35 Bad assumptions03:28 John 6 and Elder Peter M. Johnson’s personal story07:45 President Russell M. Nelson’s “Jesus is always the answer”09:39 Jesus eats12:10 Using the story of the Road to Emmaus to consider our expectations14:20 The Apostles scattered19:48 Elder L. Tom Perry asked why this dispensation won’t apostatize21:20 Resurrection of the body25:49 Eating together and the sacrament28:06 John 20-21 Jesus on the Sea of Galilee31:45 Jesus asks Peter three times35:36 The Great Commission38:53 Why we share the Good News40:13 Elder Marion D. Hanks and the empty egg44:29 The ultimate triumph of the Atonement46:52 Joy in the Resurrection51:02 End of Part II-Professor Ross BaronPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Which is the greatest of all miracles? Dr. Ross Baron examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, making all other miracles probable.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Ross Baron00:35 Introduction of Dr. Ross Baron02:18 What happens to us when we die?05:19 Prophets, apostles, and the scriptures testify of life after death08:24 Take away Easter and there is no Christmas09:55 Whom shall I send?11:45 The five themes of this reading block14:42 Luke 24 and the first day of the week17:14 Leviticus 23 and types of the Savior23:38 Women go to the tomb26:30 Judas wanting to sell oil for the poor29:42 What scriptures don’t I understand?30:03 The Second Coming parallels32:16 Priesthood power creates miracles35:06 What if they had gone to Galilee immediately?37:42 The dead are in the temple40:02 President Nelson gives a copy of  the Book of Mormon42:23 How many angels at Jesus’s tomb43:53 John waits at the tomb entrance/Peter’s role47:22 Elder Christofferson states John was the first to comprehend50:45 Distractions and Mary seeing the resurrected Lord55:02 Meaning of “Hold me not”58:34 Road to Emmaus1:00:27 Jesus refers to himself as Christ for the first time1:05:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Ross BaronPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Professor John “Jack” Welch explores the final seven statements Jesus made from the cross and discusses its connection to Psalms 22.00:00 Part II–Professor John “Jack” Welch00:10  Using Jesus’s final statements in class or home02:12 Jesus’s first statement from Psalm 2205:08 When we feel forsaken07:41 Dr. Shon Hopkin article on Psalm 2209:04 Jesus forgives 12:31 Sister Kristen Yee’s story of forgiveness15:08 What is Jesus teaching from the cross?17:24 Jesus addresses his mother, Mary and John20:25 Jesus thirsts24:03 Professor Welch, Editor of article by Shon Hopkin25:30 Jesus and the Determinate Council27:10 Jesus’s final statement from the cross29:23 Hymns as comfort through trials31:50 Jesus does the will of the Father32:55 It is finished (and perfect)35:46 Jesus as model for love and patience through trials38:59 End of Part II–Professor John “Jack: WelchPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano