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•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 28•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...
Jun 22, 2023•3 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 27•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...
Jun 15, 2023•3 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 26•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...
Jun 08, 2023•3 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 25•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...
Jun 01, 2023•3 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 24•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...
May 25, 2023•5 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast 
