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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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Mar 8, 2023 • 42min
Matthew 11-12; Luke 11 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Mar. 13 - Mar. 19
What brings us closer to Jesus Christ? Dr. John Hilton III explores finding Christ in media, using Fence Laws, and relying on the Savior.Teaching with the Chosen: https://johnhiltoniii.com/thechosen/“Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III: https://johnhiltoniii.com/seekingjesus/00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III01:07 Introduction of Dr. John Hilton III02:23 Favorite movie depictions of Jesus06:38 Teaching with The Chosen07:34 The Jesus and John the Baptist connection09:10 John’s disciples11:26 Hope amidst trial for John, Joseph Smith, etc.14:54 “Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III15:14 Robert Matthews on John the Baptist16:44 Fence Laws21:03 Jesus and Fence Laws23:27 Acts 15 parallel and Jesus and the Law vs tradition26:05 the danger of too many Fence Laws 29:13 Henry B. Eyring “Servants of the Lord”34:27 What draws us closer to Jesus Christ36:05 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about Fence Laws38:42 For the Strength of Youth43:26 End of Part I- Dr. John Hilton IIIShow 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

Mar 2, 2023 • 3min
What is it like to be an Apostle of the Lord? • follow HIM Favorites • Mar. 6 - Mar 12
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

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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h
Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Part 2 • Dr. Ryan Sharp • Mar. 6 - Mar 12
Dr. Sharp continues to examine Jesus Christ’s healing of Jews, Gentiles, men, and women and Jesus sending Apostles to teach and minister.00:00 Part II– Dr. Ryan Sharp00:07 Woman made whole02:33 Jairus and his daughter05:46 Be not afraid09:32 Story about firefighters during a meeting11:40 Elder McConkie story about the woman with blood disease16:25 Did people faint in Matthew?19:25 Jesus commands his disciples to teach and perform miracles21:45 Apostles struggle to heal as Jesus did23:59 Fallibility of the Apostles28:25 The Apostles constantly get corrected29:19 Dr. Sharp shares a personal story about a baptism37:34 The Apostles ask who is the greatest41:47 Dr. Sharp shares a story about his Mission Leaders52:32 Jesus with a sword54:54 John shares a personal story about his mission56:17 Dr. Sharp shares his journey as a scholar and a disciple1:02:47 End of Part II–Dr. Ryan SharpShow 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

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Mar 1, 2023 • 1h
Matthew 9-10; Mark 5; Luke 9 Part 1 • Dr. Ryan Sharp • Mar. 6 - Mar 12
How can sharing personal testimony of healings, blessings, and testimony bless others? Dr. Ryan Sharp explores the many miracles of Jesus and the value of personal testimony amidst tribulation and persecution.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Ryan Sharp00:56 Introduction of Dr. Ryan Sharp02:34 Unique approaches of each gospel author04:11 Matthew’s POV06:40 Inclusio14:35 Why miracles are shown18:01 Jesus heals man with leprosy19:29 Miracles in Matthew 921:01 Elder Wirthlin story of friendship 24:44 John story “Where Will Your Friends Take You?”27:27 Brother Arnold story “Strengthen Your Brethren”31:05 Matthew’s call35:19 Jesus eats with sinners36:50 Fasting and joy39:10 Characteristics of Mark41:34 Messianic Secret46:59 Dr. Sharp shares a personal story about teaching and studying the New Testament49:25 Markan sandwich of Jarius and woman with issue of blood54:37 Hem of Jesus’s garment1:01:11 End of Part 1–Dr. Ryan SharpShow 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

Feb 23, 2023 • 3min
Why the emphasis on physical healing? • follow HIM Favorites • Feb. 27 - Mar. 5
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

Feb 22, 2023 • 52min
Matt. 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7 Part 2 • Dr. Joshua M. Sears • Feb. 27 - Mar. 5
Dr. Joshua Sears continues to examine the relationship between faith, miracles, and how Jesus Christ brings peace to life’s storms. Dr. Sears relates that discipleship involves action and sacrifice.00:00 Part II– Dr. Joshua Sears00:08 Jesus calms the sea and Psalm 10702:53 Cowardice and fear and Jesus orders chaos05:34 Joseph Smith asked God if He cared when people suffer06:15 The story behind “Master, the Tempest is Raging”13:02 Lloyd Newell and “Well With My Soul”17:38 Come, Follow Me activity19:41 Jesus is more than moral teacher20:22 Emma Lou Thayne story about mental illness and “Where Can I Turn for Peace?”29:03 Matthew 8 and Jesus stilling the storm35:01 Discipleship parallel to traversing in a boat40:27 Elder Bednar story regarding faith, healing, and timing46:37 Depression and faith in Jesus51:56 End of Part II–Dr. Joshua SearsShow 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

Feb 22, 2023 • 42min
Matt. 8; Mark 2-4; Luke 7 Part 1 • Dr. Joshua M. Sears • Feb. 27 - Mar. 5
Why does Jesus heal and rescue some and not others? Dr. Joshua Sears examines the relationship between faith and rescue and Jesus healing Gentiles, controlling the weather, and healing people from a distance.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joshua Sears00:50 Introduction of Dr. Joshua Sears02:18 Faith and healing overview05:37 Our relationship with God08:55 God does everything for our benefit09:45 Nephi considers destruction of Jerusalem13:27 Foundation of God’s love through tribulation15:35 Healing the Centurion’s servant19:33 Jesus can heal Gentiles and from a distance22:38 Parallel to Moroni and the Brother of Jared26:32 Roman Centurions27:50 Doublets in Luke31:22 Geography of Nain and Capernaum33:03 Dr. Sears shares a story from his mission37:06 Jesus calms a storm40:19 John shares a story where a farm worker can sleep through a storm42:26 End of Part 1–Dr. Joshua SearsShow 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

Feb 17, 2023 • 3min
What can I learn from the Sermon on the Mount? • follow HIM Favorites • Feb. 20 - Feb. 26
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

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Feb 15, 2023 • 60min
Matthew 6-7 Part 2 • Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson • Feb. 20 - Feb. 26
Dr. Anderson continues to examine how to have the spirit of discernment as we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ.00:00 Part II– Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson00:07 Sermon on the Mount can change our lives00:49 Judging others05:57 Moroni 7 and how to judge09:03 Judgments as parents11:14 Sophistry and discernment15:29 Elder Holland’s address16:48 Courage to change ourselves19:32 Dr. Anderson shares a story 23:39 Fruits and roots27:15 Elder Groberg story of being stuck in a storm32:40 Marvin J. Ashton’s talk and how we treat others34:45 How do we act at home?37:07 Beware of false prophets42:06 Agency isn’t free of consequences44:45 Forgiveness and the first two commandments47:14 Nephi had to leave 49:50 Elder Oaks and “Love and Law”51:09 Motes and beams54:30 Elder Christofferson “When Thou Art Converted”57:30 Jesus taught with authority1:01:03 End of Part II–Dr. Lili De Hoyos AndersonShow 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

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Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 12min
Matthew 6-7 Part 1 • Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson • Feb. 20 - Feb. 26
How do the Savior’s teachings help us focus on heavenly things? Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson examines the Sermon on the Mount, righteous judgment, and many modern topics that affect the modern Saint.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson01:00 Introduction of Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson03:52 Introduction to Matthew 6 and 705:39 Rule of the Natural Man08:38 Harnessing the Natural Man 10:44 The sanctifying role of the Holy Spirit14:42 The gifts of the Spirit18:12 Dr. Anderson shares a personal story about Columbia Law School19:33 Boyd K Packer and knock, seek, and ask23:32 “No man can serve two masters”27:59 Dr. Anderson shares a story of teaching and adult class31:17 Dr. Anderson shares a story about President Kimball and a train ride33:10 Divine Discontent35:40 Public zealousness40:44 Vain repetitions in prayer46:27 Prayer is alignment with God49:01 Treasures in heaven and living without fear54:09 The beauty of sparrows56:53 Dr. Anderson shares a story of personal faith during hardship1:08:43 Worrying and anxious concern 1:13:10 End of Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos AndersonShow 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


