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Acts 22-28 Part 1 • Dr. Scott Woodward • July 31 - Aug. 6

How do we continue to share the gospel with “good cheer” amidst opposition? Dr. Scott Woodward explores the opposition facing Paul as he takes the gospel to the known world. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward 01:11 Introduction of Dr. Scott Woodward 02:52 Background to Acts 22-28 05:17 Cutting a covenant–old and new 07:20 The blood of the new covenant 08:45 Paul working with the Gentiles and the Jews 11:09 God is God of the whole earth 13:29 Temple veil was torn 14:28 Paul’s separate journeys 16:49 Acts 20:22 Paul returns to Jerusalem 18:16 Paul gives report in Jerusalem 20:51 The Law of Moses has been as a school master 21:48 Becoming a servant and messenger for Christ 24:30 Paul was completely misunderstood 29:34 Paul’s work at the temple was also misunderstood 31:42 Violence and mob mentality 32:32 Making choices 34:42 Paul addresses rumors 37:46 Paul reminds the crowd he had authority to persecute Jews but met Jesus 39:50 They desire to scourging of Paul 41:39 The fruits of the Spirit 42:42 Paul rebukes them 44:47 Paul is sent to Felix and Caesarea 48:58 “Be of good cheer” 50:58 Paul speaks for himself in front of Felix 53:10 Paul is under house arrest and Festus replaces Felix 56:40 Paul appeals his case to Caesar 58:52 Paul speaks to Herod Agrippa 1:07:14 Paul’s testimony is effective to many 1:09:29 Translation differences in Agrippa’s response 1:13:15 End of Part 1–Dr. Scott Woodward Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E32

Jul 26, 2023

1:12:15

Why is it more blessed to give than receive? • followHIM Favorites • July 17 - July 23

Bonus

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E31

Jul 20, 2023

3:37

Acts 16-21 Part 2 • Dr. Susan Easton Black • July 24 - July 30

Dr. Susan Easton Black continues to explore how Paul bears his testimony of the Atonement of Jesus Christ through the rise in persecution and the importance of baptisms by immersion and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Susan Easton Black 00:07 Paul has a vision of encouragement 02:31 Paul’s Third Mission 03:40 Paul spends three years in Ephesus 05:28 The Great Day of Healing 07:30 Silversmiths of Ephesus lose customers 11:26 Protests against Paul in the amphitheater 15:46 Paul heads to Macedonia and onto Jerusalem 16:38 A young boy falls to his death 18:45 Susan and George Durrant’s novel Wesley: An Eye for an Eye 20:05 Paul bids farewell to friends in Ephesus 24:17 Joy in service and missionary work 25:36 Paul receives a blessing and warning in Caesarea 27:04 Paul’s mission report in Jerusalem 33:17 Paul-type missionaries in recent Church History 36:49 Reflections on Paul’s call 39:25 Word amidst opposition 40:35 Paul’s statement of courage 43:03 Valuing Paul’s sacrifice 45:05 End of Part II–Dr. Susan Easton Black Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E31

Jul 19, 2023

46:02

Acts 16-21 Part 1 • Dr. Susan Easton Black • July 24 - July 30

How do we stay humble as well as be bold when proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ? Dr. Susan Easton Black examines the four missions of Paul and how the Spirit aids in the growth of the Church. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Susan Easton Black 00:35 Introduction of Dr. Susan Easton Black 03:30 Background to Paul 08:51 Paul and Timothy 11:47 Paul heads to Macedonia and meets Lydia 14:50 Paul preaches with the Spirit 15:32 Lydia and a “damsel” 17:53 Paul and Silas imprisoned 21:09 Evil cannot testify 24:16 Elder Uchtdorf shares missionary story 27:18 Paul travels to Thessalonica 30:03 Paul visits synagogues first in each city 31:45 Paul preaches on Mars Hill 35:09 Paul preaches out of Psalms 37:05 We are the offspring of God 39:16 We build temples to make covenants 40:44 God isn’t in idols 43:19 Paul becomes a tent maker 45:41 Paul no longer goes to the synagogues first 47:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Susan Easton Black Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E31

Jul 19, 2023

46:51

What does "Living Church" mean? • followHIM Favorites • July 10 - July 16

Bonus

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E30

Jul 13, 2023

3:01

Acts 10-15 Part 2 • Dr. Michael Goodman • July 17 - July 23

Dr. Goodman examines Paul’s missionary struggles, journeys, and the power we obtain through challenges when relying on the Lord. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Michael Goodman 00:07 Paul goes to southern Galatian cities and heal 03:47 The Lord’s work will go forward through opposition 05:52 Faith that things will “work out” 08:40 Today’s challenges vs early Saints’ 10:45 The Lord is interested in our eternal welfare, not daily comfort 12:03 The Lord walks with us through trials 14:40 Dr. Goodman shares his experience with cancer 18:11 Acts 15 Paul and Barnabas in Antioch 24:22 The majority never rules 29:55 The Lord allows the Saints to struggle to understand revelation 32:14 The Saints today and in the primitive church should be Spirit-led 34:10 President Packer shares story about a young mom attending church 36:42 Cultural expectations vs the Lord’s expectations 39:19 President Hinckley and how the First Presidency deliberate 42:04 Dr. Goodman shares a story about fulfilling a calling and teaching at a prison 49:24 Inspiration needs information 52:32 Self-doubt when callings and policy change 55:44 Women need to participate in councils 59:26 Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark and member retention 1:02:40 Dr. Goodman shares his thoughts on Acts 10-15 1:07:45 End of Part II–Dr. Michael Goodman Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E30

Jul 12, 2023

1:07:35

Acts 10-15 Part 1 • Dr. Michael Goodman • July 17 - July 23

How does understanding God's nature help us understand missionary work and priesthood authority? Dr. Michael Goodman explores the expanding Church, Peter's growth, and God's prophetic pattern for teaching His children. 00:00 Part 1–Dr. Michael Goodman 01:11 Introduction of Dr. Michael Goodman 03:12 Background and context 04:49 God’s plan involves everyone 07:56 Teaching Jews and then Gentiles 08:55 Understanding the nature of God 10:17 Cornelius’s vision and conversion 13:25 Peter’s vision of clean animals and missionary work 17:03 Policy, programs, and progress 19:03 Edmund from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 20:11 Is it salvific? 22:30 The Cornelius story continues 25:20 God is no respecter of persons 30:04 God is biased toward His children 31:58 Elder Bednar teaches how God teaches 34:08 The prophetic pattern 36:13 Acts 10 and Article of Faith 9 37:41 Converting to Christianity questions 40:30 The Holy Ghost and the power to remember 42:05 The persecution of Stephen 46:48 Learning to accept Saints 50:29 Herod Agrippa, James, and Peter imprisoned 55:20 Trusting God and His timing 59:42 Emily Watts’ story of a pioneer girl 1:02:18 Elder Foster shares a story about a girl that drowned 1:05:25 John Mark is introduced 1:08:04 Paul and Barnabas and a sorcerer 1:13:15 The History of Israel in Acts 1:15:50 Paul is successful 1:19:49 End of Part 1–Dr. Michael Goodman Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E30

Jul 12, 2023

1:18:49

What does it mean to resist the Holy Ghost? • followHIM Favorites • July 10 - July 16

Bonus

Hank Smith and John Bytheway answer a question from this week's Come, Follow Me study.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E29

Jul 6, 2023

3:15

Acts 6-9 Part 2 • Dr. Casey Griffiths • July 10 - July 16

Dr. Casey Griffiths continues to explore the Book of Acts and the power of the Holy Ghost in the lives of the disciples of Jesus Christ. 00:00 Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths 00:07 Paul arrives in Acts 9 01:10 Paul gives his backstory through Luke 04:53 Paul always lived his religion 07:29 Acts chapter 9 Saul has revelatory experience 09:50 “Saul, why persecutest thou me?” 12:25 Christianity isn’t easy but easier than life without it 14:15 Saul and Ananias meet 16:02 Ananias wonders if it has to be Saul 18:52 Matthews says Ananias was probably presiding officer in Damascus 20:20 We can never discount anyone as a covert 22:10 Michaell Ballam story 23:31 Dr. Griffiths shares a story about his uncle Kevin 25:32 Elder Uchtdorf’s “Waiting on the Road to Damascus” 28:44 Saul’s name 30:47 Paul gives biography in Galatians 1 32:27 Dr. Griffiths shares a personal story about a fellow student 34:11 Paul becomes an enemy of some Jews in Jerusalem 35:38 We meet Barnabas 37:11 Elder Holland: “Let people grow” 39:09 Paul is totally converted 41:35 Peter raises Tabitha from the dead 43:46 Acts now tells Peter’s story again 45:20 People change through Christ 48:22 Disciples of Christ act in faith 49:33 Leaders see individual’s potential 52:59 End of Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths Please rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E29

Jul 5, 2023

53:27

Acts 6-9 Part 1 • Dr. Casey Griffiths • July 10 - July 16

Why was Saul so unlikely to convert to Christianity? Dr. Casey Griffiths examines the conversion of Saul, the power of the Holy Ghost, and the martyrdom of Stephen.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Casey Griffiths01:37 Introduction of Dr. Casey Griffiths03:09 Calling of the seven men05:33 Stephen and Philip influence Paul’s conversion07:08 Stephen’s recap of the Hebrew Bible10:55 Stephen is charged with blasphemy13:21 Uncircumcised of heart17:54 They rejected Jesus and resist the Holy Ghost19:49 Stephen full of the Holy Ghost and a scriptorian21:05 Stephen uses inflammatory language23:05 Saul is holding coats at the martyrdom of Stephen24:21 Right hand of God, figurative or literal? 25:38 Was Stephen a successful missionary?31:02 Parallel to Alma in Ammonihah 32:51 Philip is introduced and Saul needs a call 35:31 Jews are spread out over the Mediterranean36:54 Philip is performing miracles38:31 Simon is converted by the Holy Ghost40:26 Bad acts driven by good motives44:08 The eunuch from Ethiopia49:09 Story of Godelia and Guillermo55:17 The gospel going beyond Judea and Samaria59:56 End of Part 1–Dr. Casey GriffithsPlease rate and review the podcast. Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: 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 Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano

S3 · E29

Jul 5, 2023

59:04