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Doctrine and Covenants
Joseph Smith
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The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Come, Follow Me
Latter-Day Saints
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Genesis
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Zion
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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... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jeff Thompson
Professor of leadership development
Episode: I Made It. I Can Fix It. • followHIM Favorites • Oct 19–25 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Jeff Thompson
Inaugural director of the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership at BYU
Brigham Young University
Episode: Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20 • Dr. Jeff Thompson • Oct 19–25 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Sharon Eubank
Sister Sharon Eubank, guest on this episode
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (guest)
Episode: The One-Armed Judo Champion • followHIM Favorites • Oct 12–18 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Ezra Gwilliam
Professor from BYU-Idaho
BYU-Idaho
Episode: Setbacks that Feel Like a Blessing • followHIM Favorites • Oct 5–11 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Dr. S. Michael Wilcox
Speaker featured this week on followHIM favorites
Episode: Get Up Anyway • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 28-Oct. 4 • Come Follow Me 2026
Mike Wilcox
Dr. Michael Wilcox, professor and author on LDS scripture
University of Colorado (PhD); educator and author
Episode: Isaiah 40–49 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • Sept 28–Oct 4 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Catherine Davis
Institute Program teacher for many years
Institute Program of the Church
Episode: Sounding In Every Ear • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 21-27 • Come Follow Me 2026
Kathryn Davis
Institute teacher at Utah Valley University; author, speaker, and podcaster
Utah Valley University
Episode: Isaiah 13-35 • Sister Kathryn Davis • Sept 21-27 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Dr. Jeff Chadwick
Scholar who can read Isaiah in its original Hebrew
Episode: What Would You Give to Get There? • followHIM Favorites • Sept. 14-20 • Come Follow Me 2026

Hosts

Hank Smith
Host of followHIM; co-host involvement in multiple formats over years
John Bytheway
Co-host and frequent contributor; long-running presence on the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 15.1k ratings
  • Best Gospel Study out there

    Sometimes I don’t have time to sit down and learn the gospel on my own before we have scripture study at night. Listening to Hank and Smith allows me to prepare to teach my family the week we delve into the Scriptures. It has made me better understand the context of what we are learning. I love how they have a variety of guests. Each of the guests are top notch. This is one of the greatest study tools for the gospel. I have come across in my 50 years.

    Also, thank you for combining each weeks ep... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dajester2003
    United Statesa month ago
  • Finally an engaging podcast

    I had been looking for a podcast about the scriptures that wasn’t just going over the same thing that we always discuss in church and that made me think deeper, and this is it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chanclatero
    United Statesa month ago
  • Whit and Wisdom

    Such a great gathering of testimony. Love the insights and humor and humility. Thank you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark Mahana
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing weekly Podcast

    This podcast has elevated my personal and family study! Thank you, John & Hank!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chellie Bellie
    United Statesa month ago
  • Clarity and discernment

    That my audible player lost track of the calendar, and that's where I am in the listening queue.

    Audible
    5
    estaban cafe
    United States2 months ago

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Praise for balance of humor and rigorous scriptural discussion.
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Isaiah 40–49 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • Sept 28–Oct 4 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Q: How does Mike Wilcox connect Isaiah's themes to modern-day life and missionary work?
He emphasizes applying Isaiah's imagery to personal faith, explaining how the God who carries us can empower believers to carry others, including youth and missionaries, into a broader experience of Zion and divine mercy.
Isaiah 40–49 • Dr. S. Michael Wilcox • Sept 28–Oct 4 • Come, Follow Me 2026
Q: What is the overarching message of Isaiah 40–49 according to the hosts?
The passage presents a God who is both mighty and intimate, offering comfort and guidance; believers are invited to liken the prophecies to themselves and to trust in a compassionate God who leads them gently toward redemption.
"No" Is a Love Language • followHIM Favorites • April 27-May 3 • Come, Follow Me
Q: Do you have a story for us?
Yes, a story from Brad Wilcox's A Change Through His Grace about a single mother enforcing boundaries for her children, which ultimately demonstrates the value of rules and parental guidance.
TTKIM 5 - The Historical Books in the Old Testament
Q: Ross, is Lehi fitting into this historical frame, or should we place his story elsewhere in the biblical timeline?
They discuss how Lehi's story sits within the broader arc of exile and return, with notes that some traditions embed its narrative in the historical backdrop but it belongs more to post-exilic or intertestamental considerations rather than the core OT historical books.
Genesis 5; Moses 6 Part 2 • Dr. Kerry Muhlestein • Jan. 26-Feb. 1 • Come, Follow Me
Q: What thoughts do you have on the idea where he keeps telling to repent?
Guests emphasize the importance of continual turning to God through repentance, highlighting it as a hopeful process rather than a burdensome one.

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The show pairs two hosts with a rotating roster of scholars, educators, and faith leaders to illuminate Come, Follow Me material. Episodes skew toward deep scripture discussion, practical application for families, and cross-pollination with Restoration-era teachings, often weaving personal stories and historical context into the study. A recurring strength is presenting complex biblical themes with accessible storytelling, plus a steady stream of expert guests who bring scholarly and teaching credentials. Notable is the blend of humor, rigorous analysis, and faith-driven insights that aim to make scripture study fresh, relevant, and actionable for listeners from a wide age range.

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