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Season 5

Doctrine & Covenants 67-70 Part 2 • Brother Peter Vidmar • June 23-29 • Come Follow Me

Brother Peter Vidmar continues to explore Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, highlighting principles of revelations, prayer, and Sabbath worship–brought to life through lessons learned as a mission leader, Olympian, and father.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6UMXaSN9qjA FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE 00:00 - Part 2 - Brother Peter Vidmar 00:31 D&C 68 - Scriptures are written for our good 03:05 “Straightaway” means now 05:50 Leprosy and missionary work 10:08 Elder Holland on missionaries that struggle 14:41 Act in faith 16:00 The gospel of Jesus is worth any price 21:12 Bishops pray for you to come talk to them 22:59 Trust, honesty, and humility 27:18 Why first principles matter 31:54 Learning to pray 35:34 Falling in love with the Bible Dictionary 36:58 Sabbath day choices 44:07 Olympic gold and the riches of eternity 49:48 End of Part 2 - Brother Vidmar Thanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E26
Jun 18, 2025
49:30

Doctrine & Covenants 67-70 Part 1 • Brother Peter Vidmar • June 23-29 • Come Follow Me

How do Olympic dreams, pioneer faith, and gospel perseverance all tie into one extraordinary legacy? Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar shares powerful lessons of faith, perseverance, and the early history of the restored gospel–including the remarkable story of his ancestor, Solomon Chamberlain, who had a vision of the Three Degrees of Glory before the First Vision. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC226ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qrTRsyAvNxw FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 1 - Brother Peter Vidmar 00:49 Peter Vidmar’s bio 07:59 Handstands with missionaries 10:39 Come, Follow Me Manual 12:28 1 degree to Joseph Smith and the 3 Degrees of Glory 17:58 Missionaries serving through hardships 20:38 “Doubt not, fear not” 23:14 No one can survive being put under a microscope 25:03 Joy in others’ success 29:58 Elder Holland the parable of the laborers in the vineyard 33:55 Dwelling on the past 37:24 Applicable bits of counsel 40:40 Avoid distractions 43:32 The gift of a generous coach 50:01 Chocolate on a soccer uniform 54:58 Parental patience and sacrifices 1:00:28 Family motto: We don’t quit 1:04:22 End of Part I - Brother Peter Vidmar Thanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E26
Jun 18, 2025
1:03:37

Not Uncle Fred! • followHIM Favorites • June 16 - 22 • Come Follow Me

Bonus
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/P5wux-iPG3EFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E25
Jun 12, 2025
4:49

Doctrine & Covenants 64-66 Part 2 • Dr. Jason Whiting • June 16-22 • Come Follow Me

Dr. Jason Whiting continues his discussion on forgiveness and healing from trauma, highlighting how the Lord helps us forgive ourselves and build stronger relationships through meaningful connection. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J3hltfnlpicFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Jason Whiting01:37 Multigenerational trauma05:44 Letting go of defensive mechanisms06:55 Feelings aren’t facts08:48 Forgiveness and our own repentance12:23 How reflection and forgiveness bless me14:14 The Atonement helps us forgive18:08 River fight to revelation20:03 Mercy for me, justice for everyone else24:05 Steps to forgiveness28:41 Church as clinical material31:26 It is better to be trusted than loved35:27 Communication Skills isn’t in the Topical Guide39:08 The high price of being willing to forgive43:03 Encouragement for the weary48:15 Small things that help relationships50:13 Bids for connection and a wheat grinder54:28 Dr. Whiting’s thoughts on scripture and the Restoration01:01:05 End of Part 2 - Dr. Jason WhitingThanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E25
Jun 11, 2025
1:00:12

Doctrine & Covenants 64-66 Part 1 • Dr. Jason Whiting • June 16-22 • Come Follow Me

Why is forgiveness a challenge? Dr. Jason Whiting examines how conflict, fault-finding, and differences–even among the early Saints–are not new challenges. Through the lens of the Doctrine and Covenants and human nature, he explores the transformative power of forgiveness and how it builds unity in families, communities, and the Church. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC225ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/x1OQdYdyWr0FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Jason Whiting04:23 Jason Whiting’s bio05:58 Come, Follow Me Manual07:12 Background on the lesson12:11 Can a teacher row a canoe?14:14 Most discussed verses on forgiveness18:11 The doctrine of reciprocity22:21 Why it is difficult to forgive25:05 Fault-finding is misplaced blame29:41 People are missile-seeking targets32:31 The impulse for revenge39:01 Examples of brothers and forgiveness43:31 Using scriptures in our work lives44:01 Physical and emotional safety45:59 Forgiveness in marriage 48:56 Is there a quota on forgiveness?52:52 Personal accountability and leaving it for God53:25 Sister Yee’s talk on forgiveness, abuse, and domestic violence55:21 When it is time to leave a relationship57:40 Temple wedding vs. celestial marriage1:00:02 Perspective and forgiveness1:01:04 Boundaries as a weapon1:06:37 Are we worse at working out differences?1:09:56 Two possible traps in marriage1:12:02 - End of Part I - Dr. Jason WhitingThanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E25
Jun 11, 2025
1:12:02

The Prank Cycle • followHIM Favorites • June 8-15 • Come Follow Me

Bonus
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/L2lUH8YzocQ FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E24
Jun 5, 2025
4:25

Doctrine & Covenants 60-63 Part 2 • Dr. Scott Esplin • June 9-15 • Come Follow Me

Dr. Scott Esplin continues his discussion on building Zion, focusing on helping the poor and needy and becoming a united people. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ESYOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PT-_yzHA2b0FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 2 - Dr. Scott Esplin 01:54 Discovering a lost scripture message 04:01 Testimony meeting assumptions 07:57 If faithful, they would locate Zion 10:24 Asking for signs 12:18 Sign seeking and adultery: The connection 16:59 “Jump and I’ll catch you” 19:37 Overzealousness or haste 23:12 The Lord’s specific instructions 29:00 A measured contribution to Zion 34:45 God’s timing with material things 38:14 Zion is a place and a people 41:14 Zion includes taking care of the poor 43:21 What defines Zion 47:24 Keeping the commandments, always 49:37 Dr. Esplin addresses people studying Church History 51:7 God’s hand is in His work 56:03 End of Part 2 - Dr. Scott Esplin Thanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E24
Jun 4, 2025
55:40

Doctrine & Covenants 60-63 Part 1 • Dr. Scott Esplin • June 9-15 • Come Follow Me

How can we travel “speedily” without being “in haste?” Dr. Scott Esplin explores what it means to act in faith while addressing the myths surrounding the “destroyer on the water.” SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC224ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JUwHtXbGPfQFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast TIMECODE 00:00 - Part 1 - Dr. Scott Esplin 02:04 What to look forward to in this episode 05:45 Scott Esplin bio 08:32 Dr. Esplin’s Come, See the Place 10:32 Hank on Scott’s doorstep 11:13 Come, Follow Me Manual 14:58 Anxiously Engaged waiting for the Second Coming 16:42 Preach along the way 20:27 Courage to move forward without haste 24:37 Lessons from Jairus 28:50 I’ll be happy when I am resurrected 30:36 Deadlines on happiness and making time 35:54 Should we buy or make a boat? 39:19 “It mattereth not” 42:28 Practicing Zion 44:43 When you don’t receive an answer, show gratitude 46:33 Canoe woes and LDS mythology 49:23 Last Days Apocalyptic 54:04 Church leader test 57:55 Sometimes you need a boat 59:56 Insignificant questions used to teach valuable principles 1:00:39 Sharing the Gospel in Gospel Library 1:04:36 Elder Stevenson and ways to share the gospel 1:07:06 President Nelson and helping others on the Covenant Path 1:10:02 - End of Part I - Dr. Scott Esplin Thanks 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E24
Jun 4, 2025
1:09:01

God Has the Earth on TiVo • followHIM Favorites • June 2-8 • Come Follow Me

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7uY-xAeeXYM FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E23
May 29, 2025
7:28

Doctrine & Covenants 58-59 Part 2 • Sis. Whitney Johnson • June 2-8 • Come Follow Me

Sister Whitney Johnson discusses the importance of Sabbath Day observance, gratitude and maintaining faith amidst hardship. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC223ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/ZpXVVQoClpwFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY 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 DirectorIride Gonzalez: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E23
May 28, 2025
27:48
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