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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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Feb 9, 2023 • 4min
How can I find happiness? • follow HIM Favorites • Feb. 13 - Feb. 19
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 8, 2023 • 43min
Matthew 5; Luke 6 Part 2 • Dr. Lincoln H. Blumell • Feb. 13 - Feb. 19
Dr. Lincoln Blumell continues to examine the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount.00:00 Part II– Dr. Lincoln Blumell00:07 Salt and savor01:23 The purpose of light04:27 The Law and fulfillment09:31 Six antithesis14:39 Inward spirituality vs. outward behavior16:29 Jesus talks about divorce23:33 Jesus discussing oaths, vows, and forgiveness 31:25 The Berlin Wall story34:15 The commandment to be perfect 38:04 Dr. Blumell shares his takeaways from Matthew 544:17 End of Part II–Dr. Lincoln BlumellShow 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 8, 2023 • 51min
Matthew 5; Luke 6 Part 1 • Dr. Lincoln H. Blumell • Feb. 13 - Feb. 19
How do we obtain lasting happiness? Dr. Lincoln Blumell explores the depths of Jesus’s longest recorded sermon.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Lincoln Blumell01:23 Introduction of Dr. Lincoln Blumell02:51 The Beatitudes in Luke and Matthew06:19 The Sermon’s audiences08:01 The JST and the Sermon in the Book of Mormon10:18 Matthew shows a new Moses and alludes to hundreds of miracles13:16 The First Principles in Matthew and the JST14:14 Calling of the Twelve Apostles17:06 The meaning of meek23:10 Mourning and comfort30:24 Jesus Christ teaches how to be blessed and find happiness32:00 Hunger and thirsting for righteousness34:59 Mercy, compassion, and forgiveness38:15 Temple imagery and the peacemakers42:18 Messianic expectations and discipleship46:52 The salt of the earth52:06 End of Part I--Dr. Lincoln BlumellShow 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 2, 2023 • 4min
What does it mean to be born again? • follow HIM Favorites • Feb. 6 - Feb. 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

Feb 1, 2023 • 48min
John 2-4 Part 2 • Dr. Robert L. Millet • Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
Dr. Robert Millet continues to examine the baptism of Jesus and the importance of following the path Jesus establishes. Dr. Millet bears testimony of the power of the love of Jesus Christ.Please rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team: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 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.com00:00 Part II– Dr. Robert Millet00:07 Don’t spiritually eclipse Jesus01:55 Jesus and the woman at the well03:10 Samaritans06:02 Jesus offers Living Water10:53 Jesus is telling her he is the Messiah11:43 Literary critical historical studies of the Bible15:23 Jesus was the Messiah16:23 The woman at the well tells everyone about Jesus18:19 Jews didn’t travel through Samaria but Jesus loved much21:40 Jesus heals a nobleman’s son and Dr. Millet shares a personal story25:38 N.T. Wright story about his birth certificate29:38 Dr. Millet shares a story about he and his wife33:11 Dr. Millet shares a story about a young woman wanting an Alma experience36:18 Dr. Millet bears testimony of Jesus Christ and His love44:16 Dr. Millet shares a story about visiting a chapel from his youth48:46 End of Part II–Dr. Robert Millet

Feb 1, 2023 • 58min
John 2-4 Part 1 • Dr. Robert L. Millet • Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
What do Jesus’s miracles teach us about Him? Dr. Robert Millet explores the first miracles recorded in the Gospel of John including Jesus turning water to wine, Him healing the nobleman’s son, and Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman.Please rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team: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 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.com00:00 Part 1–Dr. Robert Millet01:05 Introduction of Dr. Robert Millet03:05 What is unique in John05:29 John 2-Marriage at Cana08:15 Jesus calling his mother, “Woman”11:08 Water to win14:28 Why this miracle first17:02 Wine or grape juice21:05 When this Gospel was written24:09 Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night28:30 Joseph Smith story about Daniell Tyler and baptism31:29 Dr. Millet shares personal experience working with Evangelical friends37:34 We cannot manufacture spiritual experiences39:25 Mother Teresa story and Dr. Millet shares a story about a health challenge44:18 Nicodemus asks about the spirit and authority46:50 “Only Begotten Son” or “One and Only son48:41 Condemn and Light & Truth53:01 Jesus authorized others to baptize58:36 End of Part 1–Dr. Robert Millet

Jan 28, 2023 • 36min
2nd Anniversary Special Episode - The Sorensen Family
Steve and Shannon Sorensen created the followHIM podcast to help their children and grandchildren understand and live the gospel more fully. With Steve’s unexpected passing two weeks after our first podcast, Shannon has taken over the reins and she and her children share their journey these past two years. Please rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team: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 DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsIgor Willians: Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Jan 26, 2023 • 4min
How does the Savior describe himself? • follow HIM Favorites • Jan. 30 - Feb. 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

Jan 25, 2023 • 52min
Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 Part 2 • Dr. Jan Martin • Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
Dr. Jan Martin continues to examine the invitation Jesus Christ gives every disciple to leave their previous lives behind to follow Him.Please rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team: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 DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsIgor Willians: Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Jan 25, 2023 • 1h 1min
Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 Part 1 • Dr. Jan Martin • Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
How do you prepare for the Lord’s work? Dr. Jan Martin explores the preparations and temptations of Jesus, our divine nature, and Jesus’s declaration as the Messiah.Please rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/old-testament/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team: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 DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsIgor Willians: Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com


