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Dr. Lori Motzkus Wilkinson unites the grief-born power of Doctrine and Covenants 138 with the forgotten writings of early Relief Society voices, showing how Joseph F. Smith’s vision overturned the “curse of Eve,” affirms women as among the “great and noble ones,” and issues a hope-filled call to temple and family history work. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xdsMcenKRBQ FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/Podca...
What if our departed loved ones are more involved–and closer than we think? Dr. Lori Motzkus Wilkinson explores D&C 137-138 as a “salve for broken hearts,” revealing how these revelations restored a lively hope in God’s mercy, the desires of the heart, and the nearness of those who have passed on. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qTvLf1Pq2L4 FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: h...
We accidentally mixed up two different Dan Joneses! The Devil’s Gate winter story belongs to Daniel Webster Jones, not the Dan Jones in Carthage. Thanks to a kind family member for the heads-up! SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9BmCquoK390 ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES...
Dr. Keith Erekson shows how Doctrine and Covenants 136 rose from the turmoil to guide the Saints west, clarifying the succession crisis, correcting pioneer myths, and showing prophets not as superheroes but God-led stewards in the ongoing Restoration. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248ES YOUT...
What really happened in the final days leading to the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum, and why does D&C 135 still strike with such power today? Dr. Keith Erekson explores the history, context, and the testimony behind Section 135, correcting common myths and setting the stage for the Saints’ response in Section 136. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC248DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl...
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Brother Alvin Jackson unpacks vivid Second Coming imagery and covenant power in Section 133, then shows how Section 134 champions constitutional government and religious freedom amid persecution and calls disciples to courageous, informed civic engagement. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247ES...
What does D&C 133-134 teach about leaving Babylon, honoring law, and gearing up for the Lord’s return? Brother Alvin Johnson examines the latter-day gathering of Israel, America’s inspired foundations, and how to build Zion now. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC247ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu....
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How did the Saints wrestle with the revelation on plural marriage in Doctrine and Covenants 132 and how can reading their own accounts inform our faith, and personal testimony? SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6Zb8xWjyIFg ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website...
What did Joseph Smith’s Nauvoo revelation teach about discerning spirits, the nature of God, and eternal relationships? Historian Brittany Nash Chapman explores Doctrine and Covenants 129-131 and how early Saints lived and understood these profound doctrines. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC246PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC24...
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Dr. Jordan Watkins examines how Joseph’s revelations on baptism for the dead and record-keeping intertwined law, theology, and personal struggle, revealing how sacred records can bind communities, heal relationships, and link the living with the dead. ***Content warning: This episode discusses suicide. If you're in crisis, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or a local helpline. Listener discretion is advised. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/po...
What if the key to healing both grief and past trauma was hidden in a single, radical revelation? Dr. Jordan Watkins explores how the early Saints’ experiences of loss and grief were replaced with the doctrine of baptism for the dead–a practice that united heaven and earth. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC245PT Spanish: https://tinyurl....
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Hank and John discuss the profound principle of integrity, highlighted by the Lord's praise for Hiram's heart. They recount Elder Joseph B. Werthlin's defining football moment, where he chose honesty over a heroic touchdown, and connect it to other examples like Bobby Jones. The episode underscores the lasting impact of righteous choices, driven by a desire to be a "hero in the eyes of my mother."
Dr. Liz Darger reflects on Nauoo’s revelations and doctrines of mercy, sharing insights on baptisms for the dead, the peace that comes from keeping covenants as a single Latter-day Saint woman, and the enduring power of women and priesthood power. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244ES YOUTUBE:...
How do we rebuild when life takes an unexpected turn? Dr. Liz Darger connects the Saints’ Nauvoo “rebuilding years” in Doctrine and Covenants 124 to modern lessons in humility, faith, and using everyday platforms to create holy spaces and share the gospel naturally. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC244PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podc...
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Delve into the profound lessons of Doctrine and Covenants sections 121-123 through Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's personal account of a challenging cross-country move decades ago. Discover how a broken-down car, a young family's fear, and the wisdom of a stranger illustrate the Lord's promise that adversity is but a "small moment" and leads to good. The hosts connect this experience to Joseph Smith's trials, offering encouragement to trust in divine help and future happiness, even when life feels overwhelmingly difficult.
Dr. David Holland examines Doctrine and Covenants 121-123, exploring how persecution and personal choice distinguish between being called and being chosen. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zcGqYwKkYCs ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followH...
When trials confine us, how do we find faith and power? Dr. David Holland unpacks five principles from Liberty Jail that reveal how affliction refines discipleship. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC243ES ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co YOUTUBE: https://youtu....
Discover the inspiring account of a Brazilian woman who, facing a critical choice between paying university tuition and her tithing, chose to honor her covenant with God. Her unwavering faith led to an incredible, unexpected blessing as her employer decided to fully cover her college expenses. The hosts reflect on this miraculous event, emphasizing Malachi's promise and the personal blessings of living the law of tithing.
Dr. Alexander Baugh illuminates the revelations in D&C 115-120, correcting myths about Adam-ondi-Ahman, tracing the faith and leadership behind the 1838 Far West revelations, and showing how the law of tithing and stories of disciples like Amanda Barnes Smith reveal enduring lessons of faith and accuracy in Church history. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242DE Portuguese: https:...
How did the Saints’ brief time in Far West shape the future of the Restoration and the present? Dr. Alexander Baugh explores the founding of Far West, the official naming of the Church, and the significance of Adam-ondi-Aham amid the trials of 1838 Missouri. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC242...
John Bytheway and Hank Smith discuss Doctrine and Covenants 111:11, highlighting the Lord's promise to order things for our good as we are able to receive them. They use a memorable football story about a prematurely dropped ball to emphasize the critical importance of correct sequence in both sports and spiritual progression, encouraging listeners to be receptive to divine guidance.
Dr. Susan Easton Black continues to explore Doctrine and Covenants 111-114, weaving together stories of the pride and humility of Thomas B. Marsh, doctrinal clarification on Isaiah, the life and choices of David W. Patten, and a powerful testimony of Joseph Smith’s prophetic calling. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241PT Spanish: https:...
What happens when financial collapse, wavering fatih, and widespread apostasy shake the early Church following the Kirtland Temple dedication? Dr. Susan Easton Black explores Joseph’s worries in Salem, Thomas Marsh’s doubts, the Kirtland Safety Societies failure, and the miraculous rescue brought by Heber C. Kimball’s mission to England. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC241DE Portugu...
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