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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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Aug 14, 2021 • 1h 7min
Doctrine & Covenants 89-92 Part 1 : Dr. Jed Woodworth
What guiding truths that guide decision-making can you find in Section 89? Dr. Jed Woodworth opens up the Word of Wisdom and shows how the Lord rebukes without rebuking. Dr. Woodworth illustrates new historical relevance in a section that addresses more than health and clarifies spiritual truths in a groundbreaking section for health and obedience codes in the Christian world.Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.

Aug 8, 2021 • 9min
Doctrine & Covenants 88 : followHIM Favorites with Dr. Anthony Sweat

Aug 8, 2021 • 1h 9min
Doctrine & Covenants 88 Part 2 : Dr. Anthony Sweat
Dr. Anthony Sweat, a renowned religious educator and author, dives into the complexities of temple endowment and its significance within the Latter-day Saint tradition. He highlights the transformative history of the School of the Prophets and the divine empowerment experienced during its gatherings. The importance of maintaining humor and reverence in spiritual discussions is also explored. Additionally, the contrast between divine invitations through the temple and human ambition is examined, encouraging listeners to engage deeply with their faith and the teachings in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Aug 7, 2021 • 57min
Doctrine & Covenants 88 Part 1 : Dr. Anthony Sweat
Dr. Anthony Sweat, an assistant professor at Brigham Young University and a prominent author, explores pivotal themes from Doctrine and Covenants Section 88. He discusses how this revelation emphasizes the importance of light, peace, and charity. Listeners learn how to prepare themselves for a more celestial life and the significance of embodying Christ's light. The conversation also touches on the connection between spiritual beliefs and moral conduct, and the relationship between personal agency and divine judgment.

Aug 1, 2021 • 6min
Doctrine & Covenants 85-87 : followHIM Favorites
Six-minute clip of Hank and John's favorite part of this week's Come, Follow Me Study.John shares Doctrine & Covenants 85:1. We must keep a history and be a record-keeping people. President Eyring shared that we write things down to document the hand of God in our lives. The weakest ink is stronger than the most powerful memory.Hank shares Doctrine & Covenants 85: 6. What does the Holy Ghost feel like? Here we learn the voice of the Holy Ghost is still and small. He whispers so we must take time to listen.Please leave a review on the podcast.Join us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Aug 1, 2021 • 1h 15min
Doctrine & Covenants 85-87 Part 2 : Dr. Ken Alford
How do Lydia and Edward Partridge’s suffering, humility, and service apply to Latter-day Saints today? Dr. Alford returns for Part II and we discuss keeping a record of the Lord’s hand in our lives, what supporting our leaders may look like (or not), as well as the parable of the Last Days. Dr. Alford’s lifelong service in the US Army helps us relate to wars, rumors of wars, in the 1830s and today.Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.

Jul 31, 2021 • 1h 7min
Doctrine & Covenants 85-87 Part 1 : Dr. Ken Alford
Will members receive revelation for those outside of their stewardship? Who is the one “Great and Mighty” mentioned in this week’s lesson? Join Dr. Kenneth Alford as he shares what it means to “steady the ark,” as well as teaching how the early Saints learned about personal revelations, corporeal revelation, and the “unspeakable gift’ of the Holy Ghost. The Saints are living through persecution and hear the rumors of war. This week’s lesson applies to each member as we live in a time of tribulations and learn to listen to the voice of the Lord.Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.

Jul 27, 2021 • 4min
Doctrine & Covenants 84 : followHIM Favorites
Four-minute clip of Hank and John's favorite part of this week's Come, Follow Me Study.John shares Doctrine & Covenants 84: 82. The Lord promises that he will take care of us and we can let go of our worry and anxiety.Hank shares Doctrine & Covenants 84:110. We need everyone in the church. You are a valuable part of the work. Harmony means being different together.Please leave a review on the podcast.Join us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

Jul 25, 2021 • 1h
Doctrine & Covenants 84 Part 2 : Dr. Barbara Gardner
Are both men and women instructed to study Doctrine and Covenants, Section 84? Dr. Gardner teaches how the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood involves responsibilities and blessings that don’t vary for men and women and we are reminded, as the early Saints were, that we are willing to take upon ourselves the name of Christ at baptism and we take upon ourselves His name in the temple and men and women both can receive all the blessings our Heavenly Parents have for their children.Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.

Jul 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
Doctrine & Covenants 84 Part 1 : Dr. Barbara Gardner
Do you wonder how both women and men hold priesthood authority and priesthood power? Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner returns to teach about how women and men have priesthood authority, responsibility, and duties. We learn how the early Saints were being prepared for temple covenants and learn the difference between how the priesthood operates within and without the family structure.Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-pianoPlease rate and review the podcast.


