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Do you ever feel that preparing for your weekly Come, Follow Me lesson falls short? Join hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway as they interview experts to make your study for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me course not only enjoyable but original and educational. If you are looking for resources to make your LDS study fresh, faithful, and fun--no matter your age--then join us every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/followhimpodcastThe followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.

  1. Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 2 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me

    22 HR AGO

    Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 2 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me

    Dr. David Thomson returns to unpack the twelve spies, the science-faith relationship, and what Balaam’s donkey teaches us about the people who see what we can’t. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3Y8zqekYn5I FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook   WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE: 00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Dave Thomson 01:34 Giants and grasshoppers: “We’re toast!” 02:34 Caleb and Joshua vs the ten–focus on God 05:10 Believing Jesus Christ 07:18 Trust what Jesus Christ said He can do 11:51 “We’re not earning heaven, we’re learning heaven.” 13:42 Elder Renlund reminds to choose to keep the commandments 16:46  2 Nephi 25:23 reimagined 20:45 Science and faith–a perceived conflict 23:44 President Nelson: All truth is compatible 29:59 Alma 32 and the Scientific Method 33:43 Balaam and his donkey 29:43 Who are the donkeys in your life? 41:30 Dr. Thomson’s donkeys 49:39 President Hinckley taught that faith is like a muscle 51:48 Muscle growth and faith 59:17 Closing testimonies 1:47:18 End of Part 2 - Dr. Dave Thomson Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 1min
  2. Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 1 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me

    1 DAY AGO

    Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 1 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me

    Is the secret to a longer, healthier life hiding in the Book of Numbers? Dr. David Thomson brings his expertise in physiology and aging to uncover why complaining might be killing you, spiritually and physically, and why keeping your eyes on Jesus Christ changes everything. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iTm4P3OpCbA FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook   WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE: 00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. David Thomson 00:38 Giants vs. Grasshoppers 02:27 Teaser  03:43 The Bronze Serpent: Beholding vs Glancing 08:57 Complaining to one another vs Talking to the Lord 15:18 The Rabble:Who do we listen to? 24:55 Why study aging? 26:54 Aaron’s Death 30:44 President Nelson: Length vs. Quality of Life 31:46 Positive mindset and cognitive health 35:42 Elder Boyd K. Packer: Staying engaged in the gospel 43:07 The 4 Big Levers for healthy aging 51:20 Delegating the Spirit: Moses and the Seventy 53:20 Being set apart 59:52 Criticizing vs sustaining 1:03:14 Gaining a testimony of living apostles 1:05:17 Miriam’s leprosy–consequences and mercy 1:09:46 Waiting for Miriam 1:10:58 End of Part 1 - Dr. David Thomson Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 12min
  3. Thoughts to Keep in Mind #4 • Tabernacle and Sacrifice • Dr. Ross Baron • April 28 - May 3

    3 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    Thoughts to Keep in Mind #4 • Tabernacle and Sacrifice • Dr. Ross Baron • April 28 - May 3

    Dr. Ross Baron joins Follow Him to discuss the Old Testament tabernacle and sacrifice, showing how it creates sacred space separate from everyday life. He explains its symbolism—including layout, furnishings, and priestly clothing—as a pattern for returning to God’s presence. He connects these practices to modern temple worship, highlighting sacrifices as symbols of Jesus Christ and His Atonement. FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 28min
  4. "No" Is a Love Language • followHIM Favorites • April 27-May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    23 APR ·  BONUS

    "No" Is a Love Language • followHIM Favorites • April 27-May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rX26p3853V0 ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook    WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter    SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    2 min
  5. Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 Part 2 • Dr. Avram Shannon • April 27 - May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    22 APR

    Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 Part 2 • Dr. Avram Shannon • April 27 - May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    Dr. Avram Shannon continues to unlock the divine logic behind Israel's sacrificial system and the Day of Atonement, dismantling the myth of the angry Old Testament God and revealing why Leviticus was the book Jesus read and why it is the surprising heartbeat of covenant life today. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DlwTDLtYPG0 FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook   WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE: 00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Avram Shannon 00:07 The sacrificial system 03:20 Why does sacrifice create holiness? 06:19 What was the Tabernacle made of? 17:17 Ritual purity laws: Matter out of place 21:22 The Day of Atonement and Five Offerings 28:58 Nadab and Abihu–No one is shielded from consequences 38:50 Leprosy, skin disease, and purity laws 42:17 The Holiness Code: Instructions for becoming like God 46:16 Love thy neighbor: The Law Jesus read 49:44 The myth of the angry Old Testament God 57:29 Covenants and relationships, not transactions 57:45 Dr. Shannon’s forthcoming book of the Law of Moses in The Book of Mormon 1:04:45 End of Part 2 - Dr. Avram Shannon Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 2min
  6. Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 Part 1 • Dr. Avram Shannon • April 27 - May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    22 APR

    Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 Part 1 • Dr. Avram Shannon • April 27 - May 3 • Come, Follow Me

    What does a tent in the wilderness have to do with your Sunday worship? Dr. Avram Shannon unpacks the Tabernacle’s sacred architecture, priestly ritual, and sacrificial symbolism tracing the ancient roots of atonement through Exodus and Leviticus, revealing how these covenant practices still pulse at the heart of the Saints today. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/xV0nTO5y71M FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook   WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE: 00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Avram Shannon 03:01 Why Leviticus matters: Order, holiness and finding God in structure 08:21 Come, Follow Me Manual 09:45 Building the Tabernacle as God’s dwelling place among His people 14:18 What was the Tabernacle made of? 19:56 Sister Sharon Eubank: Temples as the greatest offerings from the wilderness 24:48 Golden earrings, Golden Calf: Giving to idols 35:00 Inside the Tabernacle 39:57 The Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat 45:16 Temple recommends and guardians 49:00 The clothing of the High Priest 57:21 Why does God need a place? 1:06:21 Atonement as Priestly, and a sacrificial word–kafar Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 10min
  7. Should've Listened to My Mum • followHIM Favorites • April 20-26 • Come, Follow Me

    16 APR ·  BONUS

    Should've Listened to My Mum • followHIM Favorites • April 20-26 • Come, Follow Me

    SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ym7JBrtZ43k ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook    WEEKLY NEWSLETTER  https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter    SOCIAL MEDIA  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    4 min
  8. Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 Part 2 • Dr. Aaron Schade • April 20-26 • Come, Follow Me

    15 APR

    Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 Part 2 • Dr. Aaron Schade • April 20-26 • Come, Follow Me

    Dr. Aaron Schade returns to Exodus 19-34 with fresh eyes, reframing the Ten Commandments, the golden calf, and the lesser law not as a burden or punishment, but as a patient father, meeting covenant people where they are and walking them home. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT217ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/S70R8w3WCGM ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook   WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter   SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Aaron Schade01:52 A paradigm shift: This is a day of creation02:56 Expanding “Thou Shalt Not Steal”04:40 Eye for an Eye was fair and not vengeful05:10 Don’t Crush My Chips07:37 Bearing false witness and taking things out of context09:05 Thou shalt not kill: Reputation, confidence, hope11:34 How far are we willing to go with God?14:09 Moses’s son Gershom–a foreigner 15:57 Going up the mountain17:55 Writing the covenants, the 12 pillars, peace offerings18:54 Cutting a covenant involves blood20:51 They saw God, and ate and drank with Him22:24 D&C 27: God wants to dine with us25:03 Moses to God: Let me know you are still there26:52 The irony of building a calf out of expensive items28:38 Building faith and a tabernacle32:03 Shakat–corrupted but not corrupt37:29 What priesthood did God remove?40:51 A story of gain, not loss44:56 Wherever we are, God is willing to help47:33 President Nelson: temple worship and knowing Jesus Christ51:31 The golden calf reframed56:18 A father’s response to a daughter’s mistake59:57 We become God’s helping hands1:00:43 Face-to-face: As a man speaketh to his friend1:02:14 The Ten Commandments and the golden calf–complete flipped1:04:45 End of Part 2 - Dr. Aaron Schade Thanks to the followHIM team: Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor David & Verla Sorensen: Sponsors Dr. Hank Smith: Co-host John Bytheway: Co-host David Perry: Producer Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design   "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

    1hr 4min
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Do you ever feel that preparing for your weekly Come, Follow Me lesson falls short? Join hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway as they interview experts to make your study for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me course not only enjoyable but original and educational. If you are looking for resources to make your LDS study fresh, faithful, and fun--no matter your age--then join us every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/followhimpodcastThe followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.

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  • Creator
    Hank Smith & John Bytheway
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    842
  • Rating
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