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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 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.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 40min
Genesis 37-41 Part 2 • Dr. Brad Wilcox • Mar. 9-15 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Brad Wilcox, religious educator and BYU faculty known for teachings on discipleship, reflects on Joseph of Egypt and covenant identity. He explores how knowing your birthright sustains faith amid injustice. Short, powerful segments cover Joseph as a Christ type, enduring unanswered trials, handling infuriating unfairness, and practical ways to comfort the hurting.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 3min
Genesis 37-41 Part 1 • Dr. Brad Wilcox • Mar. 9-15 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Brad Wilcox, BYU professor and author on discipleship, explores Joseph of Egypt and covenant identity. He traces Jacob’s family, the meaning of the birthright, Jacob’s Bethel vision and wrestle, and how Joseph’s coat symbolizes covenant role. He also connects Ephraim and Manasseh to modern responsibilities and explains why covenant identity helps resist temptation.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 8min
Thoughts to Keep in Mind #3 • The House of Israel • Dr. Ross Baron • Mar. 2-8
Dr. Ross Barron, religious educator and Old Testament scholar, unpacks Jacob's story as a roadmap for covenant identity and spiritual growth. Short, vivid takes explore the birthright as purpose, Jacob's deception and repentance, Jacob's ladder as temple imagery, and the role of Ephraim and gathering Israel. Practical ideas for teaching these themes to families conclude the conversation.
Feb 26, 2026 • 4min
Pixels or People • followHIM Favorites • Mar. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
A conversation about Jacob and Esau framed by the “mess of pottage” image. A quirky look at kids preferring phones to playgrounds and what draws attention. A reflection on how phones can replace real relationships. A heartfelt plea to put devices away and savor fleeting moments with loved ones.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 11min
Genesis 24-33 Part 2 • Bro. Mike Harris • Mar. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
Mike Harris, religious educator specializing in the Old Testament and Come, Follow Me study, explores Genesis 24–33 with focus on Jacob and Esau. He examines rivalry, the meaning of birthright and covenant, Jacob’s night wrestling as a temple-like transformation, and the surprising path to reconciliation. Short, thoughtful reflections link ancient scenes to later covenant patterns and modern healing stories.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 13min
Genesis 24-33 Part 1 • Bro. Mike Harris • Mar. 2-8 • Come, Follow Me
Mike Harris, an Institute teacher and Old Testament scholar, offers an exegetical, symbolic reading of Genesis 24–33. He frames the text as a covenant love story, explores the well motif and wedding symbolism, explains Hebrew idioms and oath rituals, and reads Isaac and Rebekah as typological figures pointing to Jesus and covenant Israel.
Feb 19, 2026 • 5min
Lessons From A Casino • followHIM Favorites • Feb. 23 - Mar. 1 • Come, Follow Me
A retelling of Lot's flight from Sodom and Gomorrah paired with a modern casino allegory. A Percy Jackson-inspired casino that lures heroes into forgetfulness and wasted decades. Discussion of how temptation is deliberately designed to trap people and parallels to the great and spacious building. A call to recognize worldly snares and choose to walk away.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 4min
Genesis 18-23 Part 2 • Dr. Carli Anderson • Feb. 23 - Mar. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Dr. Carli Anderson, a biblical scholar focused on Hebrew readings of Genesis, reframes Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham with fresh literary and cultural insights. She explores Sarah’s laugh and its ripple effects. She elevates Hagar’s status and desert expertise. She unpacks Isaac’s near-sacrifice, the meaning of hineni, and the significance of Mount Moriah.
