How does the experience of being a sinner affect the experience of being saved by Jesus? Dr. Adam Miller discusses why faith is crucial to our experience of redemption. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Adam Miller 01:50 Introduction of Dr. Adam Miller 03:22 Background to the Letter to the Romans 04:23 Dr. Miller’s training as it relates to the New Testament 07:26 How to approach this book 09:05 Dating the book and additional study helps 12:57 The Sermon on the Mount aids in studying this letter 13:32 First Key ...
Aug 02, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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...
Jul 27, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Dr. Scott Woodward explores Paul being the Lord’s messenger as the people become members of the new covenant and how the new congregations breach the various cultural and personal differences to become one people. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Scott Woodward 00:07 Bearing testimony in front of non-believers 02:30 Oklahoma Women’s softball bears testimony of Jesus Christ 03:14 Elder Ballard addresses Paul’s testimony 06:12 Dr. Woodward shares a personal story of testimony and conversion 09:43 Paul is turned ...
Jul 26, 2023•53 min
How do we continue to share the gospel with “good cheer” amidst opposition? Dr. Scott Woodward explores the opposition facing Paul as he takes the gospel to the known world. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward 01:11 Introduction of Dr. Scott Woodward 02:52 Background to Acts 22-28 05:17 Cutting a covenant–old and new 07:20 The blood of the new covenant 08:45 Paul working with the Gentiles and the Jews 11:09 God is God of the whole earth 13:29 Temple veil was torn 14:28 Paul’s separate journeys 16:49...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 32
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...
Jul 20, 2023•4 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Dr. Susan Easton Black continues to explore how Paul bears his testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ through the rise in persecution and the importance of baptisms by immersion and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Susan Easton Black 00:07 Paul has a vision of encouragement 02:31 Paul’s Third Mission 03:40 Paul spends three years in Ephesus 05:28 The Great Day of Healing 07:30 Silversmiths of Ephesus lose customers 11:26 Protests against Paul in the amphitheater 15:46 ...
Jul 19, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 31
How do we stay humble as well as be bold when proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ? Dr. Susan Easton Black examines the four missions of Paul and how the Spirit aids in the growth of the Church. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Susan Easton Black 00:35 Introduction of Dr. Susan Easton Black 03:30 Background to Paul 08:51 Paul and Timothy 11:47 Paul heads to Macedonia and meets Lydia 14:50 Paul preaches with the Spirit 15:32 Lydia and a “damsel” 17:53 Paul and Silas imprisoned 21:09 Evil cannot testify 24:16 E...
Jul 19, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 31
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...
Jul 13, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Dr. Goodman examines Paul’s missionary struggles, journeys, and the power we obtain through challenges when relying on the Lord. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Michael Goodman 00:07 Paul goes to southern Galatian cities and heal 03:47 The Lord’s work will go forward through opposition 05:52 Faith that things will “work out” 08:40 Today’s challenges vs early Saints’ 10:45 The Lord is interested in our eternal welfare, not daily comfort 12:03 The Lord walks with us through trials 14:40 Dr. Goodman shares his e...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 30
How does understanding God's nature help us understand missionary work and priesthood authority? Dr. Michael Goodman explores the expanding Church, Peter's growth, and God's prophetic pattern for teaching His children. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Michael Goodman 01:11 Introduction of Dr. Michael Goodman 03:12 Background and context 04:49 God’s plan involves everyone 07:56 Teaching Jews and then Gentiles 08:55 Understanding the nature of God 10:17 Cornelius’s vision and conversion 13:25 Peter...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 30
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...
Jul 06, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Dr. Casey Griffiths continues to explore the Book of Acts and the power of the Holy Ghost in the lives of the disciples of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths 00:07 Paul arrives in Acts 9 01:10 Paul gives his backstory through Luke 04:53 Paul always lived his religion 07:29 Acts chapter 9 Saul has revelatory experience 09:50 “Saul, why persecutest thou me?” 12:25 Christianity isn’t easy but easier than life without it 14:15 Saul and Ananias meet 16:02 Ananias wonders if it has to be ...
Jul 05, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Why was Saul so unlikely to convert to Christianity? Dr. Casey Griffiths examines the conversion of Saul, the power of the Holy Ghost, and the martyrdom of Stephen. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Casey Griffiths 01:37 Introduction of Dr. Casey Griffiths 03:09 Calling of the seven men 05:33 Stephen and Philip influence Paul’s conversion 07:08 Stephen’s recap of the Hebrew Bible 10:55 Stephen is charged with blasphemy 13:21 Uncircumcised of heart 17:54 They rejected Jesus and resist the Holy Ghost 19:49 Stephen...
Jul 05, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 29
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...
Jun 29, 2023•2 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Dr. Stephan Taeger examines how the Lord continues to minister to the disciples after the Atonement and how the gift of the Holy Ghost changes the disciples and Saints today. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Stephan Taeger 00:07 Peter teaches Christianity 101 03:45 Peter teaches Jesus is Lord and Messiah 05:49 Jesus ministers through authorized messengers, first principles, and ordinances 08:24 Illustration of first principles by C Terry Warner 13:50 Peter baptizes 3000 people 16:32 Signs and wonders by the Ap...
Jun 28, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 28
How does the Savior continue to minister to us, even after His conclusion of His mortal ministry? Dr. Stephan Taeger explores how the disciples proceed to change the world after the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Stephan Taeger 02:23 Introduction of Dr. Stephan Taeger 02:55 Background to the Book of Acts 05:28 How can the Savior continue to minister? 06:40 Infallible proofs 10:25 Kingdom of God 11:25 Prophets, Apostles, and authority 13:03 Jesus ascends 16:57 Replacing Judas 18:44 T...
Jun 28, 2023•40 min•Season 3Ep. 28
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...
Jun 22, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Dr. Ross Baron explores how to find faith in Jesus Christ and the power of the Savior’s greatest miracle. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Ross Baron 01:35 Bad assumptions 03:28 John 6 and Elder Peter M. Johnson’s personal story 07:45 President Russell M. Nelson’s “Jesus is always the answer” 09:39 Jesus eats 12:10 Using the story of the Road to Emmaus to consider our expectations 14:20 The Apostles scattered 19:48 Elder L. Tom Perry asked why this dispensation won’t apostatize 21:20 Resurrection of the body 2...
Jun 21, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Which is the greatest of all miracles? Dr. Ross Baron examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, making all other miracles probable. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Ross Baron 00:35 Introduction of Dr. Ross Baron 02:18 What happens to us when we die? 05:19 Prophets, apostles, and the scriptures testify of life after death 08:24 Take away Easter and there is no Christmas 09:55 Whom shall I send? 11:45 The five themes of this reading block 14:42 Luke 24 and the first day of the week 17:14 Levitic...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 27
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...
Jun 15, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Professor John “Jack” Welch explores the final seven statements Jesus made from the cross and discusses its connection to Psalms 22. 00:00 Part II–Professor John “Jack” Welch 00:10 Using Jesus’s final statements in class or home 02:12 Jesus’s first statement from Psalm 22 05:08 When we feel forsaken 07:41 Dr. Shon Hopkin article on Psalm 22 09:04 Jesus forgives 12:31 Sister Kristen Yee’s story of forgiveness 15:08 What is Jesus teaching from the cross? 17:24 Jesus addresses his mother, Mary and ...
Jun 14, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Why was Jesus willing to endure trials, suffering, and death for you? Professor John “Jack” Welch examines the final hours of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry. 00:00 Part 1–Professor John “Jack” Welch 01:06 Introduction of Professor John “Jack” Welch 02:55 Premortal Existence of Jesus 03:14 Trial of Jesus with four accounts 04:28 Mark may have been the youth mentioned 05:17 Basic differences in the four accounts 07:44 Parables tell Jesus knows what is to come 10:07 Why did the gospel author includ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 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.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...
Jun 08, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Dr. Daniel Belnap examines the events of the Garden of Gethsemane and the nature of sacrifice. 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 David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 25
Can we weekly witness the Atonement of Jesus? Dr. Daniel Belnap explores the salvific nature of covenants, remembrance, and the sacred events in the Garden of Gethsemane as the Savior begins the Atonement. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Daniel Belnap 00:40 Introduction of Dr. Daniel Belnap 01:49 How do we make sense of Judas 05:42 AWoe Pronouncement 07:14 Elder Talmage on Judas 08:14 Jesus, the Atonement, and Judas 11:35 The Last Supper and a Passover meal 14:40 The importance of meals 17:16 The Sacrament as ...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 25
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...
Jun 01, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Brother Robert Eaton continues to examine the events surrounding the Last Supper and the relationship between love and commandments. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Robert Eaton 00:07 Joy 02:17 Jesus as the Vine 04:26 The word merit 08:18 Teachers need to focus on Christ 11:15 The sacrament and its meaning 15:09 The love of friends 17:01 Getting out into nature 19:43 The Great Intercessory Prayer 23:35 Mission Leader’s Seminar 26:26 We need to know Jesus better 29:47 Pattern of prayer 33:44 City on a hill 37...
May 31, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 24
How does what Jesus teaches at the Last Supper that can help us through trials? Brother Robert Eaton explores how keeping covenants makes us free and how we consider how the Savior defines truth. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Robert Eaton 00:46 Dr. Robert Eaton’s background 02:41 The Last Supper and Passover Feast 05:12 Context as a scripture study tool 09:50 Graduate seminar on discipleship 13:28 Seven statements 17:55 General Conference as a reference 21:47 Manner of Happiness 25:12 Truth sanctifies 27:21 ...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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...
May 25, 2023•5 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Dr. Camille Fronk Olson continues to examine sacrifice in the Hebrew Bible and its connection to the sacrament and renewing covenants and commitments in the “most sacred and important meeting of the Church.” 00:00–Part II-Dr. Camille Fronk Olson 00:10 President Oaks speaks about sacrament 00:53 Hymns as part of sacramental worship 03:51 Torn bread vs whole pieces 07:45 The Savior and eating with various people 11:05 The power of singing together 12:03 Thoughts on Peter’s denial 20:34 Judas’s bet...
May 24, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 23
