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by Hank Smith & John Bytheway
Christianity
Season 5

Doctrine & Covenants 58-59 Part 1 • Sis. Whitney Johnson • June 2-8 • Come Follow Me

What is disruption and how did it affect the early Saints? As Sister Whitney Johnson explores the theme of disruption in personal and spiritual development and examines what is required to be “anxiously engaged.” 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/oHmpTW_jEbgFREE 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
1:00:01

My 370 Mile Mistake • followHIM Favorites • May 26 - June 1 • Come Follow Me

Bonus
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/2D7KevYsu9kFREE 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 · E22
May 22, 2025
5:13

Doctrine & Covenants 51-57 Part 2 • Sister Emily Utt • May 26 - June 1 • Come Follow Me

Sister Emily Utt explains that the work of building Zion involves each Saint consecrating not only what they relinquish, but also utilizing their unique gifts and resources in service to others.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/bGZYFOkHE2MFREE 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/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 2 - Sister Emily Utt01:14 Definition of Consecration04:53 First-time bishops07:40 Joseph Millet and brilliant acts of service09:49 D&C 57:4-5 - Purchase land, make legally work13:14 A spiritual store19:14 Eliza Snow, Zina Huntington Young, and women supporting others22:16 How to build Zion25:39 Single in Zion30:20 Belonging 34:31 Everyone belongs in Zion38:31 Get to the temple43:52 Becoming Zion is hard work45:26 Sister Utt addresses ancient temple builders47:55 History is beautiful and messy and Jesus is with them53:48 End of Part 2 - Sister Emily UttThanks 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 · E22
May 21, 2025
51:56

Doctrine & Covenants 51-57 Part 1 • Sister Emily Utt • May 26 - June 1 • Come Follow Me

What if building Zion isn't about sacrifice alone, but about offering your strengths to lift others? Sister Emily Utt examines how the Lord gathered Saints from all walks of life to Kirtland—uniting their education, talents, and willingness to consecrate—in order to help build a Zion community. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC222ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/_Fwa4LqRBTUALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com 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 - Sister Emily Utt 05:08 John Taylor’s statement about possessing lands again 06:51 Emily Utt’s bio 09:46 Come, Follow Me Manual 14:34 The Knight family and Colesville 16:33 A historian’s view of the upcoming building of Zion 22:11 What happens in Kirtland, Ohio, USA 24:23 What is humble and contrite? 28:20 Zion includes those that build and edify others 29:29 A poem found in the walls of the St. George Temple 32:39 Lehman Copley’s farm 34:24 Brigham Young’s view of Zion 38:14 D&C 51:9 - Seek for unity 41:16 Missionaries being sent to Missouri 44:15 Preach on the way 48:41 Lesser known people 54:24 Reynolds Cahoon 56:08 What historical content is available 59:06 What do clerks and printers have to do with Zion? 1:02:40 Education’s importance in Zion 1:05:39 The Lord values every talent and skill 1:09:35 End of Part 1 - Sister Emily Utt 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 · E22
May 21, 2025
1:09:06

Follow the Light on I-15 • followHIM Favorites • May 19 - 25 • Come Follow Me

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/MVinFXoE_VoALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com 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 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 Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E21
May 15, 2025
4:15

Doctrine & Covenants 49-50 Part 2 • Dr. Aaron Franklin • May 19-25 • Come Follow Me

Dr. Aaron Franklin explains how observation, reason and faith facilitate revelation and enables the Holy Ghost as a constant companion. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/HA6BrCLGJloALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com 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 2 - Dr. Aaron Franklin 00:56 D&C 50:2-8, 40-46 - reason and love 04:28 Where does our job begin and end? 08:34 Elder Renlund: Observation, reason, and faith 13:20 A constant buffet of information 15:55 Recognizing what the game is about 21:03 An edifying tone 26:16 The responsibility of the listener 29:47 The Rashomon Effect 32:40 Elder Uchtdorf’s “Continue in Patience” 36:44 Spiritual connectivity 39:35 The revelations of eternity are constantly before us 43:47 Tasting light 47:17 How Do I Know That I Know 50:22 A demonstration of light 51:59 Dr. Franklin shares his testimony of the spiritual nature of light 57:46 Share with us where you are watching 59:59 End of Part 2 - Dr. Aaron Franklin 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 Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E21
May 14, 2025
1:00:09

Doctrine & Covenants 49-50 Part 1 • Dr. Aaron Franklin • May 19-25 • Come Follow Me

Why does the Lord speak about light? Dr. Aaron Franklin explores how the early Saints learn to navigate new spiritual experiences through an analysis of the nature of light, truth, and revelation. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC221ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/TkcEqmAvCREALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.com 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 - Dr. Aaron Franklin 03:58 Aaron Franklin bio 07:54 Come, Follow Me Manual 09:54 God is light 15:26 Elder Bednar on light 21:04 President Hinckley’s favorite verse 25:28 Background to D&C 49 27:10 A Shaker apologist 30:09 Mocking is a tool of the Adversary 32:02 The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth 34:56 The discovery of x-rays 37:47 First principles 41:46 Sidney, Parley, Leman, and the Shakers 45:49 Dr. Franklin attends a church with rattlesnakes 52:19 Background to D&C 50 55:00 Too many spiritual manifestations vs. too few 59:16 Being led by the Holy Ghost isn’t a rare thing 1:03:25 - End of Part I - Dr. Aaron Franklin 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 Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E21
May 14, 2025
1:02:26

Expect "Concrete" Miracles • followHIM Favorites • May 12 - 18 • Come Follow Me

Bonus
SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications Director"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E20
May 8, 2025
3:44

Doctrine & Covenants 46-48 Part 2 • Prof. Danny Ricks • May 12-18 • Come Follow Me

Professor Danny Ricks continues to discuss spiritual gifts, record keeping, and warns against criticism.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/7vy5wopHZnsALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE 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/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 2 - Professor Danny Ricks00:47 The gift of tongues and interpretation of tongues05:06 The value of a mentor07:47 The gift of discernment of spirits09:08 When to correct others12:24 The builder poem14:28 The art of giving and taking criticism15:15 Grandpa wisdom18:20 A list of spiritual gifts23:33 Why we need the gift of ministering25:35 Seeking after spiritual gifts27:52 D&C 47 - The lessons of Church History30:41 Judgment, justification, and journaling34:11 A plug for Family History work36:02 The Get Involved app41:08 D&C 48:3 - God encourages action45:15 The myth of soulmates47:38 Testimony from a farm boy53:59 End of Part 2 - Professor Danny RicksThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications Director"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E20
May 7, 2025
52:02

Doctrine & Covenants 46-48 Part 1 • Prof. Danny Ricks • May 12-18 • Come Follow Me

How do we seek “the best gifts?” Professor Danny Ricks explores the Saints early days in Kirtland, the nature of spiritual gifts, and the importance of welcoming all to the Restored Church.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC220ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/SnhRyb_djHUALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE 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/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 - Part 1 - Professor Danny Ricks04:10 Bio of Danny Ricks05:53 Come, Follow Me Manual09:53 Gifts of the Spirit and persecution12:29 Allowing all to attend13:50 D&C 46:3-6 - Could the Lord be clearer?14:50 D&C 35:17 - Jesus wants smokers, drinkers, and sexists.18:48 You had better follow the Holy Ghost21:34 Satan preys on Imposter Syndrome27:36 A bishop in overalls31:52 Meetings directed by the Spirit35:11 Gratitude is a cure-all39:17 Understanding comes with time42:51 Seeking spiritual gifts47:27 Administrative gifts 50:55 Elder Packer “Our Moral Environment”53:15 A spiritual autopsy55:47 The love of a comma59:13 Nodding at Nephi1:01:00 Given to believe1:03:41 Varieties of gifts1:07:17 End of Part I - Professor Danny RicksThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika: Portuguese TranscriptsHeather Barlow: Communications Director "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
S5 · E20
May 7, 2025
1:07:28
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