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by Hank Smith & John Bytheway
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. 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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- 4 days ago1h 53m
Isaiah 13-35 • Sister Kathryn Davis • Sept 21-27 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Why does a good God allow the desert–and why does he wait so long to bring us out of it? Kathryn Davis examines Isaiah’s message of destruction and restoration, showing how Christ’s role as both “restorer” and “repairer” offers a framework for trusting God’s timing even when prayers go unanswered.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6fRn2NPCiQ4ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Beginning of Episode - Kathryn Davis00:28 A Marvelous Work and a Wonder00:54 Welcome and Intro2:26 Finding Jesus Christ in difficult Isaiah chapters5:43 Meet Kathryn Davis8:18 Jesus Christ as Restorer10:27 Inviting the Holy Ghost into our learning13:04 Why Jesus asks us to Study Isaiah16:53 Slow Down19:21 Isaiah 12–Trust and do not be afraid21:14 Babylon as a symbol and a burden25:40 Natural consequences and a God who still restores29:57 Pride and trusting ourselves instead of God31:08 “God’s not worried about my son”33:45 Isaiah 14–After scattering comes gathering38:10 Jesus Christ–the Repairer of the breach42:32 The fall of Babylon and Lucifer45:57 Stop looking elsewhere to be saved47:26 The gospel is simple–Choose Him50:07 The Stripling Warriors were all wounded52:59 Recognizing Christ by His scars54:35 Who are you going to trust?59:12 the Assyrian army approaches Jerusalem1:02:56 Shebna, Eliakim, and “the nail in the sure place”1:07:44 The God of the 4th Watch1:09:55 Why does God sometimes wait?1:13:20 Saved in the fire, not from it1:17:51 Comfortable gods and divine discontent1:21:38 Apostasy, restoration, and the gospel feast1:26:50 Perfect peace–Where are you looking?1:29:40 Trust the plan and its Maker1:32:18 Gathered, repaired, and rescued one-by-one1:36:49 “A voice speaking from the dust”1:39:27 A marvelous work1:42:21 The power is in the words1:45:19 The Lord will wait, that He may be gracious1:47:31 Isaiah points us toward a Person1:48:23 The desert is not the end1:50:04 I will trust1:52:08 Closing thoughts and testimony1:53:05 End of Episode - Kathryn DavisThanks 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.comWe'd love to hear your thoughts; send us a voice note.
- 1 weeks ago1h 57m
Isaiah 1-12 • Dr. Jeff Chadwick • Sept 14-20 • Come, Follow Me
What if understanding Isaiah begins with understanding the world he was trying to save? Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick explores Isaiah 1-12 through history, archaeology, and Hebrew, revealing how Assyrian conquest, the scattering and gathering of Israel, and Isaiah’s prophetic calling illuminate his message of warning, covenant, and hope.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bA6J9Q1j-gkFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Introduction: Why Israel?5:03 Seeing the Great Isaiah Scroll7:16 How the Book of Isaiah is Organized10:28 Isaiah, Israel, and Our Covenant Identity13:50 Where are the Lost Tribes?16:18 Missionary Work is Gathering Israel20:55 What Does It Mean to Be Gathered?23:26 The Three Assyrian Attacks27:14 Isaiah, Nephi, and the Book of Mormon30:36 How to Understand Isaiah34:09 Lost Israel Forgot Who They Were36:14 Read Isaiah in Its Original Context39:14 Isaiah is a “Glass Onion”42:25 Jerusalem: A Shack in an Empty Field45:35 “Wash You, Make You Clean”49:28 God Does Not Give Up on Israel54:57 One Isaiah or Multiple Authors58:37 “Repent or Die” and “Be Comforted”1:01:18 Isaiah 2: The Great Jerusalem Temple Prophecy1:04:32 The Mountain of the Lord’s House1:08:22 All Nations Flow to the Temple1:11:17 Likening Isaiah to Latter-day Temples1:14:01 Isaiah 11-12: The Other Bookend1:16:51 The Branch and the Coming Messiah1:18:42 An Ensign and the Gathering of Israel1:21:38 Ephraim, Judah, and the Gathering1:24:03 Jews and the House of Israel1:27:47 Isaiah’s Prophecies and Their Layers1:30:33 Isaiah 6: Isaiah’s First Vision1:33:33 “Here am I, Send Me”1:38:02 Hebrew, Translation, and Hardened Hearts1:41:30 Seeing, Hearing, and Being Healed1:43:22 The Assyrian Sling Stone1:49:33 Isaiah’s Mission and Ours1:55:45 Beauty for Ashes: Final Thoughts1:08:54 - Dr. Jeffrey ChadwickThanks 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
- 2 weeks ago9 min
The Best Medicine • followHIM Favorites • Sept 7-13 • Come, Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YvGRn_1jHoAALL 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 NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL 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
- 2 weeks ago9 min
The Best Medicine • followHIM Favorites • Sept 7-13 • Come, Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ES 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/Podcas...
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Proverbs; Ecclesiastes Part 2 • Dr. Adam Miller • Sept 7-13 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Adam Miller examines how Ecclesiastes dismantles our illusions about success, happiness, and desire and points us toward the surprising freedom found in sacrifice and the life of Jesus Christ. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NIJxU_FPHgc NOW AVAILABLE IN ...
- 2 weeks ago1h 8m
Proverbs; Ecclesiastes Part 1 • Dr. Adam Miller • Sept 7-13 • Come, Follow Me
What if wisdom isn’t about loss but learning how to meet it? Dr. Adam Miller explores Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and examines how correction, sacrifice, and seeing reality clearly lead us beyond conventional wisdom to the unconventional wisdom of Jesus Christ. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT237PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastO...
- 3 weeks ago3 min
A Psalm Makes the Pathway Bright • followHIM Favorites • August 31-September 6 • Come Follow Me
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT236EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT236FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT236DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT236PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT236ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CbWrSc68uZ4 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 Boo...
- 3 weeks ago47 min
Psalms 102–150 Part 2 • Dr. Michael Ballam • Aug 31 - Sept 6 • Come, Follow Me
Opera legend Dr. Michael Ballam returns bearing testimony that music is one of God’s own direct lines to the Spirit. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/P6fh8GIzMM8 NOW AVAILABLE IN Spanish: @followHIMespañol French: @followHIMFrançais Portuguese: @followHIMPortuguês 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://t...
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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. 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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