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1 Nephi 11-15 Part 1 • Dr. Joshua Sears • Jan 22 - 28 • Come Follow Me Jan 17, 2024

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How does reading Nephi’s Vision prepare you for the work in the kingdom? Dr. Joshua Sears explores the evolution of the term “Messiah” and emphasizes the role of Jesus Christ and his condescension to gather the family of God.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Joshua Sears
00:47 Nephi wants to see what Lehi saw
01:09 Dr. Sears shares the two purposes of the Book of Mormon
02:44 Bio of Dr. Joshua Sears
07:38 1 Nephi 1 and the term “Messiah”
10:09 Kingship and the title Messiah
10:58 Messiah as Redeemer
12:12 1 Nephi 11 and the “condescension of God”
14:13 The Lion and the Lamb
15:49 Jehovah and the Messiah in 1 Nephi 11:18
19:00 Jesus as the literal Son of God
22:19 Fulfilling the promises of the Title Page
24:13 1 Nephi 8:30
26:32 Similarities for Lehi and Nephi
28:48 Hesed and covenantal relationships
33:42 So exclusive, everyone can be a part
35:43 Broken relationships with God
38:03 “Being cast off”
41:33 Psalm 89
47:03 We are free to choose to be in covenant with God
51:53 1 Nephi 11:7 and 1 Nephi 12
56:28 1 Nephi 10:12 and a remnant
59:20 The term gentile
1:00:42 The Great and Abominable Church
1:04:25 That which destroys souls
1:07:00 A Jewish record
1:09:52 End of Part 1–Dr. Joshua Sears
Thanks to the followHIM team:
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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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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He wasn't weird, he was right • followHIM Favorites • Jan 15 - 21 • Come Follow Me Jan 11, 2024

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Join us for a modern-day Tree of Life experience.
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Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
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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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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1 Nephi 6-10 Part 2 • Dr. Gaye Strathearn • Jan 15 - Jan 21 • Come Follow Me Jan 10, 2024

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Dr. Gaye Strathearn continues to explore the Savior’s invitation to receive the blessings of the Savior’s Atonement in 1 Nephi 6-10.
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00:00 Part II–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:07 The rod of iron and the river symbolism
01:33 Garden of Eden parallels
03:58 Dr. Strathearn shares a personal story about Covid
08:13 The Great and Spacious building
10:04 Human self-sufficiency vs. belief in God
13:26 Residents of the Great and Spacious Building
15:56 Korihor
16:40 Approval of God vs the approval of man
18:33 John shares a story about missionary in a prison
20:31 Staying at the Tree of Life
24:47 Activity vs passivity
28:21 The four groups in Lehi’s dream parallel four types of ground
30:40 Nephi asks regarding Lehi’s Dream
34:05 Lehi teaches about the seed of Laman and Lemuel
39:13 Jesus saves from the darkness
42:39 The Allegory of Zenos
46:54 Understanding the Fall
48:51 Allowing the Spirit to teach as we study
52:53 End of Part II– Dr. Gaye Strathearn

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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
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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1 Nephi 6-10 Part 1 • Dr. Gaye Strathearn • Jan 15 - Jan 21 • Come Follow Me Jan 10, 2024

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How did we forget the Lord? Dr. Gaye Strathearn examines key questions, ideas, and context to encourage understanding of Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn
00:54 Dr. Strathearn previews the episode
02:00 Introduction of Dr. Strathearn
02:55 Hearkening to the Lord
04:08 The context for Lehi’s Dream and Nephi’s Vision
07:02 Lehi thinks about posterity
08:42 Hope as catalyst for Lehi’s Vision
11:35 Recording only things of worth
12:35 Nephi’s questions to Laman and Lemuel
15:36 How have we forgotten the Lord?
17:37 Sister Browning and President Kimball on the word “remember”
19:14 The Sacrament
21:35 The faith of Ishmael’s family
24:32 Dream language
27:16 The Lord answers prayers and expects work
28:46 Being humbled
31:15 Faith, forgiveness, and sacrifice
36:27 Lehi’s Dream and the Small Plates
39:44 Dark and light
40:40 Trees and temples
44:38 The fruit
47:50 The path and the Iron Rod
49:14 The Garden of Eden parallels
54:17 Numberless concourses
56:58 Worshiping in the prone position
1:00:11 Not choosing Jesus
1:03:42 End of Part 1–Dr. Gaye Strathearn

The Miracle Jersey • followHIM Favorites • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me Jan 04, 2024

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This episode delves into 1 Nephi 1-5, exploring the theme of Tender Mercies, featuring Elder David A. Bednar's impactful talk, and sharing a missionary's intriguing experience in Africa with a Utah Junior Jazz jersey.
Thanks to the followHIM team:
Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, Sponsor
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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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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1 Nephi 1-5 Part 2 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me Jan 03, 2024

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Dr. John Hilton III examines acting in faith, sacrifice, and hearing Jesus’s voice throughout our lives by applying principles in 1 Nephi 1-5
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00:00 Part II–Dr. John Hilton III
00:07 One of the shortest verses
01:56 Softening our hearts
04:43 God makes things possible
6:10 Nephi’s great idea
08:26 The long Saturdays
08:44 Go and Know and Know and Go
11:55 Sariah’s perspective
14:29 Helping our students know for themselves
16:54 Nephi slays Laban
21:20 The impact on Nephi and Zoram
23:36 Sacrifice and burnt offerings
26:49 Principles in this lesson
29:59 Dr. Hilton shares his feelings about the Book of Mormon
34:58 End of Part II– John Hilton

Thanks to the followHIM team:
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David Perry: Producer
Kyle Nelson: Marketing, Sponsor
Lisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show Notes
Jamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic Design
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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1 Nephi 1-5 Part 1 • Dr. John Hilton III • Jan 8 - Jan 14 • Come Follow Me Jan 03, 2024

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How does recognizing Jesus Christ’s voice in the Book of Mormon change our personal study? Dr. John Hilton III explores new and familiar territory in the beginning of 1 Nephi and teaches us new study techniques to enhance our testimonies of Jesus Christ.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. John Hilton III
02:00 Introduction of guest
02:52 Voices in the Book of Mormon and “The Book of Mormon: A Masterclass”
06:15 A family story
07:50 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about study
10:26 Hank shares a personal study about listening vs. reading
12:51 Time studying vs. amount studying
14:49 Steve Sorensen and memorizing verses of the Book of Mormon
16:30 Writing things down and using various study techniques
18:01 Nephi begins his record
20:14 The importance of keeping records
23:17 President Eyring on keeping records
26:23 Lehi’s Jerusalem and how prophets pray
29:58 Powerful phrases and mining for gold
31:32 Focus on Jesus Christ when studying scriptures
34:15 President Jeffrey Holland’s Christ and the New Covenant
36:13 Safety in listening to the Lord’s prophets
38:35 Elder Bednar and “The Tender Mercies of the Lord”
40:25 Hank’s talk “He Knows You”
42:44 Lehi and his family leave Jerusalem
46:22 Dr. Hilton shares a personal story about traveling in Israel
47:33 Teaching children and keeping eternal perspective
51:29 President Eyring “To My Grandchildren”
55:52: End of Part I–Dr. John Hilton III
Thanks to the followHIM team:
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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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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I will not burn the book! • followHIM Favorites • Jan 1 - Jan 7 • Come Follow Me Dec 28, 2023

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In this "FollowHIM Favorites" episode, hosts Hank Smith and John share the compelling story of Vincenzo de Francesca, a pastor who, in 1910, discovered a burnt Book of Mormon in New York, leading to a transformative spiritual journey despite not knowing its title. Vincenzo's persistence, refusal to burn the book, and eventual fulfillment of God's promise after decades-long quest highlight the profound impact of the Book of Mormon's words on individuals' lives.
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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon Part 2 • Dr. Casey Griffiths & Dr. Scott Woodward • Jan 1 - Jan 7 Dec 27, 2023

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Dr. Scott Woodward and Dr. Casey Griffiths continue to explore the importance of studying. They invite listeners to study, investigate, and ponder the Book of Mormon this year.
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00:00 Part II–Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward
00:07 Background of the Eight Witnesses
04:00 Samuel Smith as first missionary of the Restoration
06:02 Investigating the Book of Mormon Witnesses by Richard Lloyd Anderson
07:01 A miracle
09:40 John Welch and the translation of the Book of Mormon
12:32 30,000 foot view of the translation and proof of the Book of Mormon
18:51 A challenge to reproduce the Book of Mormon
20:25 Emma Smith’s testimony of the translation of the Book of Mormon
23:13 Intersectionality in the Book of Mormon
24:11 The Resurrection
24:38 Dr. Casey Griffiths thoughts on The Book of Mormon and gospel of Jesus
27:58 Dr. Scott Woodward’s hopes for the Saints in 2024
35:14 End of Part II– Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward

Thanks to the followHIM team:
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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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
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Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon Part 1 • Dr. Casey Griffiths & Dr. Scott Woodward • Jan 1 - Jan 7 Dec 27, 2023

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How often do we hold a miracle in our hands? Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward open doors to understanding one of the most influential texts in history. They explore the Introduction of the Book of Mormon, the witnesses to the golden plates, and the promises made through studying this miraculous book.
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00:00 Part 1–Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward
03:33 Introduction of guests
04:12 Why study Church History
07:22 Church History Matters Podcast
09:02 Introductory pages of the Book of Mormon
12:10 Miracles have not ceased
17:09 Jesus Christ is the focus of the Book of Mormon
19:13 Three-fold purpose of the Book of Mormon
20:54 Purpose as speaker system
25:05 The covenant consciousness
27:39 Jesus Christ is for the entire world
31:23 The purpose and function of the Book of Mormon
33:38 Moroni and the errors of men
36:41 Dr. Woodward shares an experience reviewing online
40:36 Testimonies of the eleven men and one woman
45:23 Never deny their testimonies
48:20 Martin Harris
50:16 David Whitmer
58:38 President Dallin Harris Oaks on Martin Harris
1:01:12 End of Part I–Dr. Casey Griffiths and Dr. Scott Woodward

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
Annabelle Sorensen: Creative Project Manager
Will Stoughton: Video Editor
Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website
Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts
"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald
https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

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