Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

Follow Him: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

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.

Episodes

March 29, 2023 56 min

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 suf...

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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

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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
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Thanks to the followHIM team:
Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, Spo...

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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 t...
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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...
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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, Spo...

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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 ...
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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...
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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, Spo...

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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
  • ...
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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 Cho...
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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, Spo...

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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 per...
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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 M...
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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, Spo...

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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:...
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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 ...
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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, Spo...

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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:...
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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:...
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