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•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast How can riches deceive us? Dr. Daniel Becerra explores the Parable of the Wheat and Tares and examines the themes of the Kingdom of Heaven in Luke and Matthew. Dr. Becerra also examines the role of Jesus’s family and women in his discipleship. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Daniel Becerra 00:51 Introduction of Dr. Daniel Becerra 02:36 Parables in Luke 8 and maternal imagery in Luke 13 03:58 Kingdom of Heaven 05:13 Jesus and his family 06:24 Women and Jesus’s ministry 07:56 Jesus actually spoke in parables and...
Mar 15, 2023•54 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast 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 09, 2023•4 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. John Hilton III examines Jesus Christ’s teaching about commandments, the Law, and the Atonement’s healing power. Teaching with the Chosen: https://johnhiltoniii.com/thechosen/ “Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III: https://johnhiltoniii.com/seekingjesus/ 00:00 Part II– Dr. John Hilton III 00:08 God is calling us to be like Him 01:58 Jesus and Fence Laws about the Sabbath 05:39 Parenting, Fence Laws, and Commandments 07:44 John shares a story about shoveling snow on the Sabbath 08:41 Dr. Hilto...
Mar 08, 2023•56 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast What brings us closer to Jesus Christ? Dr. John Hilton III explores finding Christ in media, using Fence Laws, and relying on the Savior. Teaching with the Chosen: https://johnhiltoniii.com/thechosen/ “Seeking Jesus” with John Hilton III: https://johnhiltoniii.com/seekingjesus/ 00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III 01:07 Introduction of Dr. John Hilton III 02:23 Favorite movie depictions of Jesus 06:38 Teaching with The Chosen 07:34 The Jesus and John the Baptist connection 09:10 John’s disciples 11:...
Mar 08, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 02, 2023•3 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Sharp continues to examine Jesus Christ’s healing of Jews, Gentiles, men, and women and Jesus sending Apostles to teach and minister. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Ryan Sharp 00:07 Woman made whole 02:33 Jairus and his daughter 05:46 Be not afraid 09:32 Story about firefighters during a meeting 11:40 Elder McConkie story about the woman with blood disease 16:25 Did people faint in Matthew? 19:25 Jesus commands his disciples to teach and perform miracles 21:45 Apostles struggle to heal as Jesus did 23:5...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast How can sharing personal testimony of healings, blessings, and testimony bless others? Dr. Ryan Sharp explores the many miracles of Jesus and the value of personal testimony amidst tribulation and persecution. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Ryan Sharp 00:56 Introduction of Dr. Ryan Sharp 02:34 Unique approaches of each gospel author 04:11 Matthew’s POV 06:40 Inclusio 14:35 Why miracles are shown 18:01 Jesus heals man with leprosy 19:29 Miracles in Matthew 9 21:01 Elder Wirthlin story of friendship 24:44 John ...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 23, 2023•3 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Joshua Sears continues to examine the relationship between faith, miracles, and how Jesus Christ brings peace to life’s storms. Dr. Sears relates that discipleship involves action and sacrifice. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Joshua Sears 00:08 Jesus calms the sea and Psalm 107 02:53 Cowardice and fear and Jesus orders chaos 05:34 Joseph Smith asked God if He cared when people suffer 06:15 The story behind “Master, the Tempest is Raging” 13:02 Lloyd Newell and “Well With My Soul” 17:38 Come, Follow Me a...
Feb 22, 2023•52 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Why does Jesus heal and rescue some and not others? Dr. Joshua Sears examines the relationship between faith and rescue and Jesus healing Gentiles, controlling the weather, and healing people from a distance. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joshua Sears 00:50 Introduction of Dr. Joshua Sears 02:18 Faith and healing overview 05:37 Our relationship with God 08:55 God does everything for our benefit 09:45 Nephi considers destruction of Jerusalem 13:27 Foundation of God’s love through tribulation 15:35 Healing the...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 17, 2023•3 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Anderson continues to examine how to have the spirit of discernment as we follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part II– Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson 00:07 Sermon on the Mount can change our lives 00:49 Judging others 05:57 Moroni 7 and how to judge 09:03 Judgments as parents 11:14 Sophistry and discernment 15:29 Elder Holland’s address 16:48 Courage to change ourselves 19:32 Dr. Anderson shares a story 23:39 Fruits and roots 27:15 Elder Groberg story of being stuck in a storm 32:40 Marv...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast How do the Savior’s teachings help us focus on heavenly things? Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson examines the Sermon on the Mount, righteous judgment, and many modern topics that affect the modern Saint. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson 01:00 Introduction of Dr. Lili De Hoyos Anderson 03:52 Introduction to Matthew 6 and 7 05:39 Rule of the Natural Man 08:38 Harnessing the Natural Man 10:44 The sanctifying role of the Holy Spirit 14:42 The gifts of the Spirit 18:12 Dr. Anderson shares a personal...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast 
