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What question would you ask the Savior? Dr. Matt Townsend explores discipleship, self-reflection, and the doctrine of eternal marriage.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matt Townsend00:56 Introduction of Dr. Matt Townsend03:37 Using paradox as the theme this week07:35 Atonement or alonement and the attachment theory17:39 The family model20:24 Peace amidst the paradox25:14 Pharisees question of marriage, Christ uses doctrine to answer.29:31 Eternal ideal, circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation.32:56 Looking for answers through the light. 35:18 President Faust and just cause for divorce. 40:14 The atonement of Jesus Christ will compensate for all.45:32 President Kimball says we don’t find our soulmate, we create it.47:30 Dr. Townsend shares how divorce led him to find light from others.49:23 Turn to the Savior for your specific answers.1:18:10 End of Part 1–Dr. Matt TownsendPlease 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 discuss the two shortest verses in scripture, "Jesus wept" (John 11:35) and "Remember Lot's wife" (Luke 17:32), and explore their meanings and significance.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. S. Michael Wilcox continues to explore the power and promise of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as he examines love and loss.00:00 Part II– Dr. S. Michael Wilcox00:10 Parable of the lost coin01:27 Parable of the Prodigal Son01:54 There are many far countries04:56 What is the real self?06:05 Parables are meant to elicit emotions08:45 There are no hired servants in heaven. Only sons & daughters.15:50 Elder Holland “The Other Prodigal”18:31 God’s kind of forgiveness20:03 John Bytheway shares an experience about serving at the prison22:35 The 10 lepers24:12 Expectations, entitlement vs. gratitude for unexpected blessings24:54 Dr. Wilcox shares experiences on deciding to be grateful37:19 Looking at prayers to see through Jesus’ eyes in the New Testament38:48 Jesus lifted people40:25 Raising Lazarus from the dead, if thou hadst been here51:47 Renascence by Edna St. Vincent Mallay1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. S. Michael WilcoxPlease 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

Who are the lost among us? Dr. S. Michael Wilcox explores the themes of wealth and giving, the Sabbath and spirituality, and gratitude and distractions. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. S. Michael Wilcox01:29 Introduction of Dr. S. Michael Wilcox02:35 Jesus teaches about wealth07:36 A parable about building more barns11:37 Why does God call this man a fool?15:09 There are more important things than bigger barns17:02 When death comes, we want to be giving19:55 We have knowledge but are we spiritually wise34:54 The danger of several types of pride35:47 Jesus and velvet truths43:07 The unjust steward47:09 Lazarus and the rich man54:55 What gulfs exist in our neighborhoods?58:43 Seeing those in need58:52 Theme of Luke 151:03:35 The lost sheep1:06:45 End of Part 1–Dr. S. Michael WilcoxPlease 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 discuss the story of the man born blind in John 7-10, emphasizing the importance of personal testimony and the idea that it's okay not to know everything, but to focus on what we do know and have experienced.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. Jenet Erickson continues to explore themes of mercy, redemption, and the symbolic names that Jesus calls himself in the Gospel of John.00:00 Part II– Dr. Jenet Erickson00:07 The man born blind04:05 Jesus has the power over trauma and inherited difficulties05:11 Why the Pool of Siloam09:21 Spiritual questions and uncertainty13:54 Jesus questions who is blind to spiritual things16:21 Jesus teaches about the Good Shepherd18:42 He knows and loves each of his sheep22:19 Jesus teaches who should lead24:45 The difference between leading and herding25:11 Sheep go astray and the “Summer of the Lambs”27:22 President Nelson and the Covenant Path28:27 Hirelings abandon the sheep31:54 Jesus and the sanctification of the temple33:34 The Gospel of John is a gospel about discipleship35:26 John asks who will receive Jesus38:22 Dr. Jenet Erickson shares her takeaways45:02 End of Part II–Dr. Jenet EricksonPlease 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 do we receive hard sayings? Dr. Jenet Erickson explores the doctrine that Jesus teaches at the Feast of Tabernacles and shows mercy to the woman taken in adultery.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jenet Erickson00:56 Introduction of Dr. Jenet Erickson04:46 Framing these chapters07:35 Who God is09:39 Jesus and the Feast of Tabernacles14:46 The importance of remembering what God has done18:05 People question Jesus’s authority20:15 Revelation comes when people are acting23:01 Jesus shares his Father’s message25:48 Healing on the Sabbath27:40 Judge not31:09 Our relationship with God is essential33:01 Jesus foreshadows his death 37:09 Feast of Tabernacles and water41:20 Why covenants?42:24 The people won’t arrest Jesus44:24 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery47:40 Jesus reveals hypocrisy50:08 Judgment and law52:20 Jesus doesn’t correct or condemn her publicly56:55 Jesus is the light1:02:20 Jesus gains additional followers and is the Truth and the Way1:06:37 Jesus as liberator of all1:13:14 Jesus speaks boldly and the people look to stone him1:18:10 End of Part 1–Dr. Jenet EricksonPlease 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. Krystal Pierce reflects upon the parable of the Good Samaritan and its many meanings and applications.00:00 Part II– Dr. Krystal Pierce00:08 Luke 10 and Church leadership/Seventy04:59 President Nelson and the Gathering of Israel07:05 Symbolism of Jesus as a lamb08:05 Jesus gives instructions for going forth to teach13:40 Cities that reject the message and messengers17:35 God’s authority and trust21:53 Engraven in the census of the Kingdom of Heaven23:22 These Seventy are considered babes in the world25:42 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s “Terror, Triumph, and the Wedding Feast”28:15 Jesus answers “Who is our neighbor” and the Parable of the Good Samaritan36:52 Samaritans42:01 Two questions that Jesus answers45:41 The Aaronic Priesthood Theme46:14 President Monson’s “Your Jericho Road”49:32 Jack Welch’s interpretation of the parable (like Martin Luther, etc)53:32 Mary and Martha (and Lazarus)59:18 The power of listening01:00:17 President Oaks’s  “Good, Better, Best”1:02:12 Lonnie Severenson’s poem about Mary and Martha1:03:15 Sister Carol F. McConkie discusses holiness1:07:28 End of Part II–Dr. Krystal PierceShow 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

Who is our neighbor? Dr. Krystal V. L. Pierce examines the Lord’s command to forgive, to take care of every one of our brothers and sisters, and how to prepare the world for the Lord’s Second Coming.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Krystal Pierce01:01 Introduction of Dr. Krystal Pierce03:19 Background to Matthew 18-The Discourse on the Church07:51 Becoming like little children11:48 President Nelson story of a child praying before surgery13:01 Definition of conversion17:02 Reprove with sharpness or clarity19:00 Disciples ask about rank in heaven20:53 Cutting off hands?22:12 Jesus talks about those who are lost 26:22 President Monson story of a boy in a grease pit29:54 Jesus instructs about reconciliation33:13 Elder Sorensen talk about forgiveness35:44 Is there a limit on forgiveness?39:11 The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant44:41 Elder Holland references the parable 51:43 Jesus’s conclusions about forgiveness52:35 John shares a story about forgiveness and a car accident57:23 Hank shares a story about forgiveness and a turkey1:02:42 End of Part I–Dr. Krystal PierceShow 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