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followHIM

Hank Smith & John Bythewayfollowhim.co

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/followhimpodcast
The 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.

Episodes

Doctrine & Covenants 102-105 Part 1 : Dr. Scott Woodward

Does salt have an expiration date? Dr. Scott Woodward explains how and why salt symbolizes eternity and how our covenants make us the "salt of the earth," as we discuss Sections 102 and 103--the instructions regarding membership councils, and the Saints' attempt to redeem Zion. Section 102 will become your favorite meeting minutes as Hank, John, and Dr. Woodward discuss one of the seven parables in the Doctrine and Covenants. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fo...

Sep 11, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Doctrine & Covenants 98-101 Part 2 : Sherilyn Farnes

Sherilyn Farnes returns to discuss “infuriating unfairness” as it relates to the Saints in Missouri and Zion’s Camp. We also discuss enduring the Lord’s chastening with patience and how testimony or transgressions affect multiple generations. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https:/...

Sep 04, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Doctrine & Covenants 98-101 Part 1 : Sherilyn Farnes

How are the lives of Lydia and Edward Partridge like ours? Join Sherilyn Farnes as we discuss Doctrine and Covenants 98-101 and the many trials the Missouri Saints face while Joseph is over 800 miles away in Kirtland yet receives revelations for their day and ours. The Lord uses the evil actions of others to create a Zion-hearted people, which is a message for the early Saints and today. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.i...

Sep 03, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Doctrine & Covenants 94-97 Part 2 : Dr. Susan Easton Black

Were the early Saints required to observe their covenants by sacrifice? Dr. Black returns to explain how the Saints are preparing for temple covenants and how the Lord tempers their expectations of Zion. We also discuss how the Lord is anxious to bless the Saints with temple blessings, power, and protection. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficia...

Aug 29, 202152 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Doctrine & Covenants 94-97 Part 1 : Dr. Susan Easton Black

Have you ever received an assignment yet didn’t have the skills to complete it? Join Dr. Susan Easton Black as we discuss Joseph, Hyrum, and others were chastened for not building a temple and how the pattern for becoming like the Lord is established. Also, Dr. Black teaches how the temple amplifies our spiritual gifts and how the Saints can stop living beneath our privileges. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Aug 28, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Doctrine & Covenants 93 : followHIM Favorites with Dr. Casey Griffiths

Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano Please rate and review the podcast.

Aug 24, 20219 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Doctrine & Covenants 93 Part 2 : Dr. Casey Griffiths

Does the Lord want His children comfortable, or does He want us to be like Him? Dr. Griffith instructs us how imitation is a form of worship and how we are to become a kingdom of Priests and Priestesses and inherit all that the “Father hath.” After a chastisement, Joseph is taught of our eternal nature and destiny. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHim...

Aug 22, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Doctrine & Covenants 93 Part 1 : Dr. Casey Griffiths

Is our house in order? Don't get discouraged! Dr. Casey Griffiths returns and shares the Lord's rebuke of Joseph and others in Section 93, but as we pattern ourselves after the Savior and learn "grace to grace," as He did, we too will become like our Heavenly Parents. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by...

Aug 21, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Doctrine & Covenants 89-92 Part 2 : Dr. Jed Woodworth

Dr. Woodworth returns to discuss Joseph's desire for forgiveness, how the Lord magnifies each member's gifts, how the Saints are instructed to study revelations, and out of "good books" to serve one another better. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.c...

Aug 15, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 34

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/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

Aug 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Doctrine & Covenants 88 Part 2 : Dr. Anthony Sweat

Can you explain the importance of baptism or marriage in one sentence? Can you describe the significance of the temple endowment in one sentence? Understanding the temple endowment can be more complicated. Still, Dr. Anthony Sweat continues shares how the School of the Prophets enabled the Savior to reveal Himself to a company of endowed priests and priestesses and teaches the purpose of the endowment--a purpose you can share in a sentence! Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www....

Aug 08, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Doctrine & Covenants 88 Part 1 : Dr. Anthony Sweat

How do we prepare for heaven on earth and what is the other Comforter? Dr. Anthony Sweat returns to discuss Section 88 and how we can become a celestial people. Learning from "The Olive Leaf," the Saints learn how to prepare the world, and themselves, for the return of the Savior. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel "Let Zion in Her Be...

Aug 07, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 33

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...

Aug 01, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 32

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/followhimpodcast Instagram: ht...

Aug 01, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 32

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 tribulat...

Jul 31, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 32

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/FollowHimOfficialChannel...

Jul 27, 20214 minSeason 1Ep. 31

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: htt...

Jul 25, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 31

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/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Jul 24, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Doctrine & Covenants 81-83 Part 2 : Dr. Matthew C. Godfrey

Have you ever felt offended on behalf of someone else? Joseph Smith and Edward Partridge have a serious disagreement yet reconcile. Ezra Booth remains bitter, long after Joseph and Edward forgive one another. Dr. Godfrey continues to expound upon the history of these sections, the applications of forgiveness, reconciliation, service, and how quick the Lord is to forgive. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foll...

Jul 18, 202154 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Doctrine & Covenants 81-83 Part 1 : Dr. Matthew C. Godfrey

Do you ever struggle to identify with those in the scriptures? In Section 81, we see Frederick G. William’s name but originally the revelation listed Jesse Gause’s name (but he didn’t serve faithfully and was replaced with Williams). Dr. Matthew Godfrey explains how the revelations can be used and applied to Saints today, regardless of the names in the scriptures. These sections may seem brief but Dr. Godfrey expounds on the historical backgrounds that make these sections soon to be some of your...

Jul 17, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Doctrine & Covenants 77-80 : followHIM Favorites

Five-minute clip of Hank and John's favorite part of this week's Come, Follow Me Study. John shares his experience with a return missionary who said, "My mission was not what I expected, but turned out more beautiful than I planned." Doctrine & Covenants 80:3 teaches "Wherefore, go ye and preach my gospel, whether to the north or to the south, to the east or to the west, it mattereth not, for ye cannot go amiss. Hank shares President Gordon B. Hinkley's advice that "The habit of saying thank...

Jul 12, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Doctrine & Covenants 77-80 Part 2 : Dr. Craig K. Manscill

Dr. Manscill continues to discuss the United Firm, the Law of Consecration, and tithing. The early Saints were called to meet both temporal and spiritual needs as we are today. We discuss how the Church provides covenants as well as material assistance to advance the cause of Zion. Meet some early Saints (as well as modern Saints) who served where they were called and received gifts from the Lord. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: htt...

Jul 11, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Doctrine & Covenants 77-80 Part 1 : Dr. Craig K. Manscill

Have you had a question you would ask the Lord? Joseph and Sydney Rigdon asked the Lord about specific parts of the book of Revelation. They received answers that help us understand mercy, the Second Coming, and the language of symbolism. Dr. Craig Manscill teaches how Doctrine and Covenants 77 helps us understand how God reveals his mysteries to the earnest and devoted seekers. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Jul 10, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Doctrine & Covenants 76 : followHIM Favorites

Four-minute clip of Hank and John's favorite part of this week's Come, Follow Me Study. Some define the gospel about what you can't do, but Doctrine & Covenants 76:40-41 defines the gospel as "glad tidings" that Jesus Christ can save all. We do not need to be perfect to come unto Christ. The correct order is we first come to Christ and then we can be perfected in Him. Please leave a review on the podcast. Join us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel In...

Jul 05, 20215 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Doctrine & Covenants 76 Part 2 : Dr. Steven C. Harper

Dr. Harper returns with Hank and John to discuss how Section 76 elaborates when Paul says that we can be “joint-heirs with Christ.” We hear Dr. Harper share why he reveres Joseph Smith and what Dr. Harper feels are Joseph’s greatest gifts. Join us with one of the Church’s foremost historians to discuss one of the most profound revelations of this dispensation. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcas...

Jul 04, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Doctrine & Covenants 76 Part 1 : Dr. Steven C. Harper

Dr. Steven C. Harper shares why the Saints referred to this section as “The Vision” before the First Vision was shared widely, “The Vision” of the Three Degrees of Glory changed the soteriology of salvation. Dr. Harper explains how this series of visions and commentary was not only controversial, but how God has provided a way for most of His children to return. This expansive revelation changes the Saints’ view of grace and salvation forever. Shownotes: https://followhim.co/ Facebook: https://w...

Jul 03, 202156 minSeason 1Ep. 28
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