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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/followhimpodcast
The 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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Joshua 1-8; 23-24 Part 2 • Dr. Camille Fronk Olson • May 18-24 • Come, Follow Me
Today00:56:08Summary readyFrom a man with a sword outside Jericho to five daughters who stood before Moses and changed the law of inheritance, Dr. Camille Fronk Olson continues to examine covenant renewal, Achan’s costly disobedience, Caleb asking for his mountain, and Joshua’s thundering challenge to a nation.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NAhBTkvpsDIFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Camille Fronk Olson1:24 The captain of the host of the Lord5:53 The conquest of Jericho11:42 The scarlet thread as Passover imagery14:37 Achan’s disobedience and its consequences20:32 The conquest of Ai21:02 Caleb at 85: “Give me this mountain”24:24 President Kimball’s talk and Dr. Olson’s story28:57 The daughters of Zelophehad have names36:13 Joshua’s farewell address41:44 The Lord’s history lesson to Israel44:44 The people covenant and after Joshua died49:39 Joshua’s legacy compared to moses51:45 Elder Neal A. Maxwell’s sarcastic talk54:19 Testimony 58:14 End of Part 2 - Dr. Camille Fronk OlsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Joshua 1-8; 23-24 Part 1 • Dr. Camille Fronk Olson • May 18-24 • Come, Follow Me
Today01:10:35Summary readyWhat do a former harlot, a river that parted on faith, and a pile of rocks have in common–and what does God want you to remember about all three? Dr. Camille Fronk Olson unpacks the first four chapters of Joshua from Rahab’s unlikely covenant to the twelve stones pulled from the Jordan riverbed as a reminder that the Lord’s power is worth remembering.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT221ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/z7y3dJlV5N4FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Camille Fronk Olson00:23 Hank receives Robert J. Matthew Teaching Award3:12 Guest intro5:05 Overview of the Book of Joshua8:49 Joshua as Moses’s successor15:35 Joshua’s background and qualifications20:23 The Lord’s charge to Joshua28:18 The people sustain Joshua31:59 Introduction of Rahab38:02 Rahab’s testimony45:11 Rahab the Harlot–why the title matters49:19 Covenant with Rahab54:10 Crossing the Jordan River58:52 The priests step into the water1:03:26 The twelve stones1:07:53 Modern memorials1:08:45 End of Part 1 - Dr. Camille Fronk OlsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Love, No Pressure • followHIM Favorites • May 11-17 • Come, Follow Me
6d ago00:03:00Summary readySHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/13OfnMWFHdIALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook 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/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Deuteronomy Part 2 • Dr. Camey Andersen • May 11-17 • Come, Follow Me
1w ago00:58:54Summary readyDr. Camey Andersen continues to examine Deuteronomy’s call to serve the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow–connecting ancient covenant-keeping to modern Church efforts like BYU Pathway, the power of mentorship, and her own personal journey as a faithfully anchored single mother.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/KctlN0MCgW0SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ESFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Camey Andersen1:16 Love the Stranger2:05 Our own history as strangers4:08 Dr. Andersen’s personal journey as a single mother6:38 Elder Holland: “Are We Not all Beggars?”8:27 Covenant keeping in West Africa10:10 BYU Pathway and education as worldwide miracle16:14 Likening “love the stranger” to parenting and teaching19:13 The importance of covenants22:17 Dr. Andersen’s great-grandmothers Y the temple keychain28:11 Covenants as relationship, not contract35:07 The Fatherless in Deuteronomy and the power of mentorship42:47 Memorable mentors, bishops, Mission Leaders, and fathers50:11 Dr. Andersen’s own mentors and testimony of Jesus Christ54:10 Choose Life58:14 End of Part 2 - Dr. Camey AndersenThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Deuteronomy Part 1 • Dr. Camey Andersen • May 11-17 • Come, Follow Me
1w ago01:09:16Summary readyWhat if a book of Moses, written thousands of years ago, held the exact answers to our most pressing struggles today? Dr. Camey Andersen explores Deuteronomy’s timeless themes, from the ancient shema prayer Jesus himself leaned on during temptations, to teaching children in the Church’s life-changing educational work in West Africa.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/lDqwOG5Rb9ESHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT220ESFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Camey Andersen1:09 Introduction of Dr. Camey Andersen2:00 Why Deuteronomy matters and key themes05:43 Bio09:27 Diving into Deuteronomy11:00 The Shema and the first great commandment13:53 The power of remembrance17:45 The Ten Commandments revisited22:46 Teaching children in everyday moments27:11 Journaling to remember the Lord’s hand44:20 Beware of forgetting the Lord during prosperity59:25 Succeed in School Program in West Africa1:08:45 End of Part 1 - Dr. Camey AndersenThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Why believe Jesus? • followHIM Favorites • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me
2w ago00:06:23Summary readySHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT219ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT219FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT219DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT219PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT219ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZS4i4Nf2aBgALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook 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/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 2 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me
2w ago01:01:04Summary readyDr. 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/3Y8zqekYn5IFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Dave Thomson01:34 Giants and grasshoppers: “We’re toast!”02:34 Caleb and Joshua vs the ten–focus on God05:10 Believing Jesus Christ07:18 Trust what Jesus Christ said He can do11:51 “We’re not earning heaven, we’re learning heaven.”13:42 Elder Renlund reminds to choose to keep the commandments16:46 2 Nephi 25:23 reimagined20:45 Science and faith–a perceived conflict23:44 President Nelson: All truth is compatible29:59 Alma 32 and the Scientific Method33:43 Balaam and his donkey29:43 Who are the donkeys in your life?41:30 Dr. Thomson’s donkeys49:39 President Hinckley taught that faith is like a muscle51:48 Muscle growth and faith59:17 Closing testimonies1:47:18 End of Part 2 - Dr. Dave ThomsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27 Part 1 • Dr. David Thomson • May 4-10 • Come, Follow Me
2w ago01:12:21Summary readyIs 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/iTm4P3OpCbAFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE:00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. David Thomson00:38 Giants vs. Grasshoppers02:27 Teaser 03:43 The Bronze Serpent: Beholding vs Glancing08:57 Complaining to one another vs Talking to the Lord15:18 The Rabble:Who do we listen to?24:55 Why study aging?26:54 Aaron’s Death30:44 President Nelson: Length vs. Quality of Life31:46 Positive mindset and cognitive health35:42 Elder Boyd K. Packer: Staying engaged in the gospel43:07 The 4 Big Levers for healthy aging51:20 Delegating the Spirit: Moses and the Seventy53:20 Being set apart59:52 Criticizing vs sustaining1:03:14 Gaining a testimony of living apostles1:05:17 Miriam’s leprosy–consequences and mercy1:09:46 Waiting for Miriam1:10:58 End of Part 1 - Dr. David ThomsonThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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Thoughts to Keep in Mind #4 • Tabernacle and Sacrifice • Dr. Ross Baron • April 28 - May 3
2w ago01:27:48Summary readyDr. 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 BOOKSOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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"No" Is a Love Language • followHIM Favorites • April 27-May 3 • Come, Follow Me
3w ago00:02:26Summary readySHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT218ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rX26p3853V0ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook 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/followhimpodcastThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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