Why does physically consuming bread and water help us remember our commitments to Jesus Christ? Dr. Camille Fronk Olson examines the importance of never forgetting the Savior’s sacrifice, promises, and sacrifice. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Camille Fronk Olson 00:36 Introduction of Dr. Camille Fronk Olson 02:19 The events leading up to the Last Supper 03:29 The Last Supper in the synoptic gospels 04:24 Order of events 06:38 Jesus is warning the Apostles about his upcoming death 09:21 Woman anoints Jesus an...
May 24, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Hank Smith & John Bytheway discuss the timing of the second coming. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nel...
May 18, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Dr. Avram Shannon continues to examine the Gathering of Israel, the building of Zion and preparing for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Avram Shannon 00:12 Literal and figurative Gathering of Israel 01:45 Everyone will know when Jesus returns 03:30 Road to Emmaus and expectations of the Messiah 05:31 First and Second Coming of Jesus 07:49 Like the days of Noah 09:15 “No man knoweth.” 10:46 Elder Ballard addresses when Jesus will return 12:19 How we are to wait for Jesus’s re...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 22
How do we prepare to receive the Savior? Dr. Avram Shannon examines Joseph Smith–Matthew, the signs of Jesus’s Second Coming, and the power of faith. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Avram Shannon 01:39 Introduction of Dr. Avram Shannon 03:21 Background to the Olivet Discourse 06:58 Joseph Smith Translation 09:17 JST restoration of ancient text or clarification 10:05 Matthew 24 response to a specific set of questions 12:02 Temple stones and the Law 14:33 End of the world vs end of worldly 16:55 When does Jesus ...
May 17, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 22
Hank Smith and John Bytheway discuss the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19, exploring themes of judgment, generosity, and Jesus' recognition of those often overlooked. Please rate and review the podcast! Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the follow HIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Execut...
May 11, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Dr. Keith Wilson examines discipleship and beliefs regarding a physical resurrection and shares testimony of the power and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor ...
May 10, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 21
How are the Triumphal Entry and a Hosanna shout connected? Dr. Keith Wilson explores Jesus’s glorious entry into Jerusalem and how modern-day disciples can honor Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Keith Wilson 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Keith Wilson 04:44 The triumphal entry recorded in all four gospels 07:56 We can do more to celebrate Easter 12:15 Three things that influence the size of the multitude for the triumphal entry 20:41 Symbolism during the triumphal entry 32:53 Dr. Wilson shares a story ...
May 10, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In this video, Hank Smith and John discuss the question of whether it's sinful to be rich, exploring the meaning of Jesus' words about the difficulty of a rich man entering the Kingdom of Heaven and the importance of where one's heart is focused. Join them for an engaging conversation about money, faith, and priorities. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fo...
May 04, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Dr. Matt Townsend continues to discuss faith, the Laborers in the Vineyard, and trusting in God’s mercy. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Matt Townsend 00:52 Parable of the Laborer’s in the Vineyard 07:07 Paradox of comparisons 12:53 Alma’s joy is more full because of the success of his brethren. 16:10 John Bytheway reminds us to always appreciate, and to avoid entitlement. 21:32 Elder Oaks teaches the importance of what we become. 26:46 Dr. Townsend shares what true conversion means. 28:58 A certain rich you...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 Townsend 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Matt Townsend 03:37 Using paradox as the theme this week 07:35 Atonement or alonement and the attachment theory 17:39 The family model 20:24 Peace amidst the paradox 25:14 Pharisees question of marriage, Christ uses doctrine to answer. 29:31 Eternal ideal, circumstances may necessitate individual adaptatio...
May 03, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Exe...
Apr 27, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 Wilcox 00:10 Parable of the lost coin 01:27 Parable of the Prodigal Son 01:54 There are many far countries 04:56 What is the real self? 06:05 Parables are meant to elicit emotions 08:45 There are no hired servants in heaven. Only sons & daughters. 15:50 Elder Holland “The Other Prodigal” 18:31 God’s kind of forgiveness 20:03 John Byt...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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 Wilcox 01:29 Introduction of Dr. S. Michael Wilcox 02:35 Jesus teaches about wealth 07:36 A parable about building more barns 11:37 Why does God call this man a fool? 15:09 There are more important things than bigger barns 17:02 When death comes, we want to be giving 19:55 We have knowledge but are we spiritually wise...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 19
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.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the follo...
Apr 20, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 Erickson 00:07 The man born blind 04:05 Jesus has the power over trauma and inherited difficulties 05:11 Why the Pool of Siloam 09:21 Spiritual questions and uncertainty 13:54 Jesus questions who is blind to spiritual things 16:21 Jesus teaches about the Good Shepherd 18:42 He knows and loves each of his sheep 22:19 Jesus teaches who...
Apr 19, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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 Erickson 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Jenet Erickson 04:46 Framing these chapters 07:35 Who God is 09:39 Jesus and the Feast of Tabernacles 14:46 The importance of remembering what God has done 18:05 People question Jesus’s authority 20:15 Revelation comes when people are acting 23:01 Jesus shares his Father’s ...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perr...
Apr 13, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Dr. Krystal Pierce reflects upon the parable of the Good Samaritan and its many meanings and applications. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Krystal Pierce 00:08 Luke 10 and Church leadership/Seventy 04:59 President Nelson and the Gathering of Israel 07:05 Symbolism of Jesus as a lamb 08:05 Jesus gives instructions for going forth to teach 13:40 Cities that reject the message and messengers 17:35 God’s authority and trust 21:53 Engraven in the census of the Kingdom of Heaven 23:22 These Seventy are considered ...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 17
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 Pierce 01:01 Introduction of Dr. Krystal Pierce 03:19 Background to Matthew 18-The Discourse on the Church 07:51 Becoming like little children 11:48 President Nelson story of a child praying before surgery 13:01 Definition of conversion 17:02 Reprove with sharpness or clarit...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perr...
Apr 06, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein continues to explore how Jesus asks us to testify of Him and how He accelerates His disciples' preparation for His death and resurrection. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Kerry Muhlestein 00:08 The Passion Narrative begins 00:51 Caesarea Philippi 05:43 Stages of recognizing Jesus 09:37 “Blessed are thou” 13:14 Dr Muhelstein share a story about a friend who is colorblind 16:47 Learning through revelation 22:02 Caves near Caesarea Philippi 26:44 Jesus gives keys 30:44 Peter’s love of ...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Who do you say Jesus is? Dr. Kerry Muhlestein explores how God’s covenant path creates a kingdom of priests and priestesses, how humility helps avoid hypocrisy, and how formal covenants change our natures. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Kerry Muhlestein 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Kerry Muhlestein 02:14 Background about Pharisees, Saduccees, and how they vary by region 09:17 Ritual cleanliness and Jewish law and customs regarding parents 16:15 Rationalization and loopholes 17:46 What defiles a person 21:53 Find...
Apr 05, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 16
Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perr...
Mar 30, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Dr. Anthony Sweat continues to examine the power, love, and triumphs of Jesus Christ’s last week and the knowledge that the day we will be reunited with our loved ones will come due to the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Anthony Sweat 00:10 Who is Jesus (Jesus’s arrest)? 03:28 Jesus willingly goes before Pilate 06:46 Jesus faces pain, humiliation, and death 07:41 Holy envy and the suffering Christ 10:20 First person account in Doctrine and Covenants 19 13:02 “None Were wit...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 15
How does understanding Holy Week help us to understand the Savior’s love? Dr. Anthony Sweat examines the last week of Jesus’s life and the efficacy and power of the Atonement can have in our lives. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Anthony Sweat 02:13 Introduction of Dr. Anthony Sweat 06:01 Celebrating Holy Week 08:52 Passover and deliverance 10:58 Dr. Anthony Sweat and painters as prophets 11:36 the Triumphal Entry 12:37 Who is Jesus? 20:53 Faith in Jesus, not outcomes 23:06 The women seemed to understand Jesus...
Mar 29, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perr...
Mar 23, 2023•4 min
Dr. Combs continues to examine the miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water and how Jesus’s call to “Be not afraid.” How do we cast aside our doubts and fears? 00:00 Part II– Dr. Jason Combs 00:14 John 5 and 6 and the nature of the Gospel of John 02:31 Three miracles (or signs) in John 5 and 6 04:10 Who added the angel stirring the water? 09:20 President Packer “Who Stirred the Water?” 12:23 First miracle in Jerusalem and on the Sabbath 16:36 Jesus reminds that sin isn’t the cause of this...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Just how many Herods threatened the life of Jesus? Dr. Jason Combs explores the many Herods, their effect on Jesus and especially on the life, and death of John the Baptist and the call to sacrifice for the Savior. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jason Combs 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Jason Combs 04:19 How the Gospels relate to one another as testimonies 07:18 Mark 6 and Jesus is the carpenter’s son 09:46 John the Baptist was killed 15:34 Josephus’s account of John the Baptist’s death 17:44 Mark and intercalati...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Thanks to the followHIM team: Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perr...
Mar 16, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Dr. Becerra continues to examine what the miracles of Jesus continue to teach modern disciples and explores the danger of assuming testimony is an end goal. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Daniel Becerra 02:24 Luke 8 and miracles point beyond themselves 03:36 Miracles can demonstrate God’s care for individuals, power over elements, etc. 04:35 Jesus calms the storm 08:03 First Principle is faith in Jesus 09:58 Why Jesus takes people out onto the sea 12:00 Elder Maxwell and three types of suffering 13:45 Phill...
Mar 15, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 13
