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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 every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: Facebook.com/followhimpodcastThe 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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Mar 27, 2026 • 5min
Grandpa? But You're Dead! • followHIM Favorites • Mar. 30-Apr. 5 • Come Follow Me
A series of personal stories about loved ones who have passed and how they still influence the living. Accounts include dream visitations, midnight phone calls, and unexpected reunions that bring comfort. Reflections on faith, prayer, and spiritual confirmations surrounding family connections beyond the veil.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 30min
Easter • Director Dallas Jenkins • Mar. 30-April 5 • Come, Follow Me
Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen and founder of Five and Two Studios, talks about bringing the resurrection to life with intimacy and cinematic storytelling. He discusses balancing scriptural fidelity with drama, making Easter emotionally accessible, dramatizing Luke 24 moments like the Road to Emmaus, and how storytelling can point viewers back to Scripture.
Mar 19, 2026 • 6min
Miracles in Enemy Territory • followHIM Favorites • March 23-29 • Come Follow Me
A World War II POW story where the Spirit gave a man sudden German speech to evade capture. A discussion on whether that event was interpretation, protection, or a changed appearance. Connections drawn between the wartime miracle and Moses, with scriptural echoes and reverent reflection.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 13min
Exodus 1-6 Part 2 • Dr. Krystal Pierce • Mar. 23-29 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Krystal Pierce, a religious studies scholar of the Old Testament, explores Exodus 1–6. She unpacks Moses’s self-doubt and God’s reassurance. She traces signs like the rod-to-serpent and leprous hand and explains Pharaoh’s resistance and Israel’s worsening oppression. She highlights covenantal language, Zipporah’s dramatic intervention, and how these scenes point toward redemption in Christ.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 15min
Exodus 1-6 Part 1 • Dr. Krystal Pierce • Mar. 23-29 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Krystal Pierce, an Egyptology and Near Eastern studies scholar, traces Exodus 1–6 with lively context. She explores the Hyksos backdrop and a new Pharaoh’s policies. Short scenes spotlight brave women who save Moses, Moses’s complex identity and exile, and the burning bush moment that calls him to lead.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 5min
Power of the Pivot • followHIM Favorites • Mar. 16-22 • Come Follow Me
They explore Joseph’s story of repeated setbacks and the choice to keep going. A true-life paralysis accident leads to rebuilding a new, purposeful life. Conversations focus on service, resilience, and seeing challenges as pathways to being given more. Short reflections invite listeners to dig deeper into related scripture and storytelling.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 2min
Genesis 42-50 Part 1 • Dr. Stephen Smoot • Mar. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Stephen Smoot, a scholar of Semitic and Egyptian languages and ancient scripture instructor, unpacks Genesis 42–45 with literary flair. He explores the narrative craft, Joseph’s Egyptianized identity, the repentance-audit structure, the silver cup scene, and Judah’s sacrificial plea. Short, sharp insights into Egyptology, symbolism, and the story’s emotional design.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 5min
Genesis 42-50 Part 2 • Dr. Stephen Smoot • Mar. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Stephen Smoot, a professor and Genesis scholar, guides listeners through Genesis 46–50 with scholarly and faith-based insight. He explores Joseph’s famine leadership and statecraft. He unpacks Ephraim’s adoption and the birthright reversal. He highlights prophetic additions in the Joseph Smith Translation and connections to gathering and covenant themes.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 31min
Joseph in Egypt • Bro. Donny Osmond • Special Episode • Come, Follow Me
Donny Osmond, entertainer and longtime star of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, shares his deep spiritual connection to Joseph of Egypt. He recounts audition promptings and living the role for 2,000 shows. Conversations touch on faith through trials, covenant-keeping, integrity amid temptation, forgiveness after betrayal, and music as a vehicle for gospel truth.
Mar 5, 2026 • 4min
Better to Think First, Than Think Fast • followHIM Favorites • Mar. 9-15 • Come, Follow Me
A lively discussion about Joseph and Potiphar's wife and the power of choosing to flee temptation. A childhood baseball story shows how pre-planning reactions helps under pressure. They explore a 'think first, act fast' approach to make good choices when moments matter.
