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by Hank Smith & John Bytheway
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. The followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 59m
Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 • Dr. Jeff Thompson • Oct 19–25 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.How do you lead people who have the agency not to follow you? Dr. Jeff Thompson, inaugural director of BYU’s Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership, joins Hank and John to explore Jeremiah’s 40 years of faithful service without success and what his story teaches us about letting go of control, trusting the Lord, and leading through our own unique gifts.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT243ENALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00:00 Welcome00:01:41 Meet Dr. Jeff Thompson00:03:51 Jeff's background and bio00:05:35 Jeff's lead role in a musical00:09:24 Why Jeremiah is relatable00:13:56 The Sorensen family's quiet influence00:16:15 Jeremiah's tough times and tough assignment00:20:05 Divine identity and unique gifts00:23:27 Being yourself in the Church00:28:00 Harmony is being different together00:31:25 A student's hidden leadership gift00:34:11 Being gentle with youth who don't fit in00:38:04 Finding your calling: zookeepers00:41:54 The Christ-Centered Leader Model00:44:09 Love, agency, and accountability00:47:29 Seeing the three principles in Jeremiah00:49:42 Letting people learn from mistakes00:52:04 Jeff's mohawk story00:55:06 Learning through consequences00:58:09 Leadership that keeps the door open01:02:04 Love and accountability together01:06:20 Leading with questions01:09:17 Why we reach for control01:13:18 Compliance versus conversion01:15:38 Grace for parents01:18:39 The potter and the clay01:21:37 Growth mindset01:23:04 A man who changed on death row01:26:43 Jeremiah's raw honesty01:29:09 Jeff's dramatic reading01:33:29 Faith and pain together01:35:46 Leadership measured by faithfulness01:37:40 Jeff's story about his children01:41:12 Giving the burden to the Savior01:43:22 Hope for families in the middle of it01:45:53 "Church is still in them"01:48:54 Control is the opposite of faith01:51:04 Jeremiah will be okay01:52:29 Why Jeff returns to scripture01:54:48 Where real power comes from01:57:33 Closing thanks01:59:22 End of Episode - Dr. Jeff Thompson
- 3 weeks ago3 min
The One-Armed Judo Champion • followHIM Favorites • Oct 12–18 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT242ENNOW AVAILABLE INSpanish @followHIMespañolFrench @followHIMFrançaisPortuguese @followHIMPortuguêsALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast/Facebook: 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: DirectorKyle 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- 3 weeks ago1h 42m
Isaiah 58–66 • Sister Sharon Eubank • Oct 12–18 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.Jesus opened his ministry by reading Isaiah, and the congregation tried to throw him off a cliff. Sharon Eubank, author of Doing Small Things with Great Love and a 29-year veteran of Church humanitarian work, joins Hank and John to explore Isaiah 61 and what it means to build a Zion heart by serving the people right in front of us, and by humbly letting others serve us.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT242ENNOW AVAILABLE INSpanish @followHIMespañolFrench @followHIMFrançaisPortuguese @followHIMPortuguêsALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Welcome04:51 Sharon Eubank’s bio07:42 Dad, the weatherman16:11 Beauty for ashes19:11 Still being fulfilled23:56 "I'm a minister now"27:02 Loss and making heaven out of hell31:50 Isaiah pleads for the poor35:03 Can money heal society?38:26 The Tadesse family in Ethiopia41:48 Hope changes communities44:33 Small things with great love47:34 Fast offerings and Katrina51:12 Self-reliance and Pathway54:48 Where the money goes57:25 What can I do right now?60:44 C.S. Lewis and the people in front of us63:11 "I'm going to fast for you"68:11 The dark temple71:04 “Arise and shine forth”75:32 Airplanes and temple lights78:51 Zion and the Nebraska hay82:42 A gospel for everybody86:43 What's working for you?89:35 The humility to receive93:04 For those in pain97:12 Full circle to Nazareth101:28 ClosingThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: DirectorKyle 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- 4 weeks ago6 min
Setbacks that Feel Like a Blessing • followHIM Favorites • Oct 5–11 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ESNOW AVAILABLE INSpanish @followHIMespañolFrench @followHIMFrançaisPortuguese @followHIMPortuguêsALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast/Facebook: 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: DirectorKyle 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- Sep 30, 20261h 52m
Isaiah 50–57 • Dr. Ezra Gwilliam • Oct 5–11 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.If you feel farther from the Lord today than you did yesterday, guess who moved? Dr. Ezra Gwilliam explores Isaiah 50-57, from the suffering servant who was “attacked” by the sins of humankind to the Lord’s tender promise to gather every outcast.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT241ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast/Facebook: 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: DirectorKyle 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- Sep 24, 20265 min
Get Up Anyway • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 28-Oct. 4 • Come Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT240ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookBook of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- Sep 23, 20261h 57m
Isaiah 40–49 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • Sept 28–Oct 4 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.What if God, who holds oceans in His hand, is more concerned with your fear than your failures? Dr. S. Michael Wilcox joins Hank and John to explore Isaiah 40-49, weaving personal loss, a vivid vision of divine judgment, and the promise that God never grows discouraged with those who are honestly trying.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rWohGVtM0KsfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIM.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODES00:00 Beginning of Episode - Dr. S. Michael Wilcox2:31 Shut the left brain, turn on the right6:52 Liken the words of Isaiah9:02 Introducing Dr. S. Michael Wilcox11:25 “Comfort ye, my people”13:58 “A voice crying in the wilderness”17:05 “Behold your God”19:11 Michael wasn’t a great runner22:04 Who hath measured the waters25:15 It’s the invitation to intimacy28:33 When God feels far away32:29 Kind, not just powerful33:38 I have a B+ personality38:15 Holding your hand through it41:41 He won’t break what’s already bruised45:21 Justice, not condemnation48:03 Trusting the one leading you50:02 The Waiting Room53:13 I’ll go in with you57:13 I won’t remember your sins59:39 Someone pleading on your behalf1:00:04 A judgment meant to be pleasant1:04:01 The greatest discovery of life1:07:10 God loves me1:10:26 A blessing poured on your children1:13:01 You will not be forgotten1:16:40 The god you carry vs. the God who carries you1:20:15 Babylon falls, Zion rises1:25:15 Babylon’s false confidence1:29:31 Make room, you’re going to need it1:33:42 Peace that never stops moving1:38:29 Send THIS to your teen1: 40:03 Fed in the highest places1:43:03 A love that won’t forget you1:45:21 Look at how many are coming1:49:18 Carried by others1:55:00 It’s not a race, we’re going gently1:57:35 End of Episode - Dr. S. Michael WilcoxThanks 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 DirectorSydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
- Sep 17, 20264 min
Sounding In Every Ear • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 21-27 • Come Follow Me 2026
Touched by an episode? Click here to send a voice note.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT239EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT239FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT239DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT239PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastOT239ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/jY8hdBS0zFQ ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co FREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKS New Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBook Old Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBook Book of Mormon: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastBMBook WEEKLY NEWSLETTER https://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletter SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcast Facebook: 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 Will Stoughton: Video Editor Krystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, Website Ariel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts Amelia Kabwika: Portuguese Transcripts Heather Barlow: Communications Director Sydney Smith: Social Media, Graphic Design "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com
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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. The followHIM Podcast is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed on episodes represent the views of the guest and podcasters alone.
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