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Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson continues to explore agency, stretching our spirit over our flesh, and trusting God amidst our afflictions.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY00:00 Part II–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson00:07 Lehi teaches of a Fortunate Fall02:47 The purposes of affliction and Dr. Anderson’s personal challenges09:09 God consecrates our afflictions14:36 Being antifragile18:59 God’s miraculous alchemy20:57 Becoming like God requires sacrifice23:23 Trusting God amidst afflictions25:30 Choosing glory31:23 Choosing requires freedom32:19 Agency vs. freedom35:56 Stretching our spirit over our flesh40:00 The spirit is willing43:23 Leading by example and action48:21 Grace, works, and agency49:24 Corrie ten Boom53:54 Dr. Anderson shares her testimony of Jesus Christ59:11 End of Part II– Dr. Lili De Hoyos 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill 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

Dr. Lili Anderson, an expert in Lehi's final lessons and building Zion, discusses awakening from spiritual slumber and strengthening relationships. Topics include the significance of America, covering sins, divine discontent, trusting God in marriage, and the importance of ministering.

Join the FollowHIM team as they share a real-life story of resilience, humor, and the power of choice. They discuss the concept of choosing our perspective in difficult situations, drawing parallels to 1st Nephi 17 from the Book of Mormon and emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in challenging circumstances.

Dr. Tyler Griffin emphasizes the privilege and power of discipleship as well as the power of the Book of Mormon as an inexhaustible source of strength, knowledge, and hope.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056YouTube: https://youtu.be/004bBDiy7kEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY00:00 Part II–Dr. Tyler Griffin00:07 Jacob and Joseph are born03:33 Getting closer to God and softening hearts07:45 God never asks us to do addicting things08:43 Planting seeds and growing connections12:20 Becoming like Jesus and studying Isaiah17:13 God reestablishes the covenant20:39 Comfort and the covenant24:02 God cannot forget us30:37 Hebrew poetry33:14 Gathering matters36:46 Power in our own wrestles40:17 Righteous isn’t flawless43:20 Righteousness is repenting44:17 Dr. Griffin shares his belief about friends in the community45:29 Dr. Griffin shares his testimony of Jesus and the Book of Mormon49:25 End of Part II– Dr. Tyler GriffinThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill 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

Dr. Tyler J. Griffin, an expert in examining God's nourishing and strengthening power and how revelation and strength come gradually, discusses topics such as the significance of marriage in providing strength, trusting the Lord, finding God amidst affliction, the difference between transactional and covenantal relationships with God, taking ownership of one's actions, and the importance of leaving our comfort zones to follow God's call.

Join Shannon Sorensen, David & Verla Sorensen, Dr. Hank Smith, John Bytheway, and David Perry as they talk about the importance of being one of the few in the church. They share a story about a friend's brother to illustrate this point, emphasizing the need to trust in our beliefs and make decisions in advance.

Dr. Joshua Sears, an expert in Nephi's Dream and the Abrahamic Covenant, explores the crucial nature of the covenant in the scattering and gathering of Israel. Topics include doctrinal misunderstanding, covenant consciousness, the Book of Mormon's reorientation to the Abrahamic Covenant, the power of covenants to those who have strayed, and the hope found in the Book of Mormon.

Dr. Joshua Sears, an expert in ancient scripture, discusses Nephi's vision of the Messiah and the evolution of the concept. They explore the role of Israel in spreading God's love and the concept of being cast off from God's presence. The symbolism in 1 Nephi is also analyzed to understand destructive systems and the importance of aligning with Jesus.

Guests Shannon Sorensen, David & Verla Sorensen, Dr. Hank Smith, and John Bytheway discuss standing alone for what's right and relate it to the story of Nephi's dedication at the tree of life.

Dr. Gaye Strathearn explores the symbolism behind the rod of iron and the river in the dream, discussing their representation of righteousness and eternal life. She also shares a personal story about Covid and analyzes the Great and Spacious building. The speakers emphasize the importance of seeking God's approval and staying faithful in the gospel, drawing parallels between Lehi's dream and Alma 32. They also discuss the significance of the fall, restoration, and personal growth, as well as explore connections and allegories in the Book of Mormon.