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.
What will spur the Saints to build Zion? Dr. Avram Shannon joins Hank Smith and John Bytheway on the podcast and discusses the commandment to build Zion and how it parallels the City of Enoch and is an antitype to Cain’s city. The Savior’s return to Zion, the end of contention, and who will build and reside in Zion are all discussed in this compelling episode.
Dr. Erickson returns and teaches that emotions and sexuality are given as gifts by a loving God. We also discuss Enoch’s vulnerability, restoring eternal vision, and displacing shame in our lives through Jesus Christ.
Is repentance about healing our relationship with God and ourselves? Dr. Jenet Ericson instructs that God teaches that parenting is a relationship instead of a role. Additionally, we discuss intentionality in family life, the power of ritual, and the strength that comes from brokenness and healing with the Savior.
Dr. Hopkin returns to discuss the heroism of both Eve and Adam, the love story that is apparent in the Garden of Eden, new insights into our personal Fall, and new applications in the Cain and Abel story.
How did Joseph Smith mend the rift between the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament? Dr. Shon Hopkin discusses how the biblical themes of a fortunate Fall, covenants, and sacrifice prepare us to understand the time of Jesus Christ and our own.
Dr. Sears returns and teaches how God's naming pattern helps identify a creation's purpose and how God can organize and create meaning out of chaos, and how that applies to our individual lives and trials. You will come to understand the Creation, the grand vision of Moses 1, and God's love in powerful new ways in this episode.
Were the creation accounts intended to be archeological, geological, or scientific texts? Dr. Joshua Sears joins the podcast and teaches us about Ancient Near Eastern Cosmology and the purpose of creation texts. We learn what "accommodation" means when discussing scripture, and what are "the terrible questions?"
Dr. Kerry Muhlestein returns to discuss Moses 1's application is essential today regarding spiritual discernment, the importance of spiritual experiences, and the reminder that the Lord is powerful to save His children and we are His assistants.
Are you one of the few that already love the Old Testament or one of the few that hope to love the Old Testament? Join Dr. Kerry Muhlestein as we discuss techniques for studying Moses 1, Abraham 3, and the Old Testament. We learn how to view the Creation through new eyes, and you will see the story as never before.
Dr. Brad Wilcox returns for Part II. He shares being called to the Young Men’s General Presidency and his personal experience and testimony of apostles and prophets. He also affirms that the resurrected Christ is Always With Us.