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followHIM

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 every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Instagram: Instagram.com/followhimpodcast Facebook: F…

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This is a 3-minute episode from the followHIM podcast, part of their "Favorites" series tied to the October 12–18 Come, Follow Me 2026 curriculum. The show notes provide extensive production credits, links to transcripts in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese), free PDF quote books covering the…

Worth it if you trust the followHIM hosts' curation and want a quick inspirational story tied to weekly scripture study, but the show notes offer no preview of what to expect.

followHIM's Isaiah 58–66 episode features Sharon Eubank, a 29-year humanitarian veteran and author of *Doing Small Things with Great Love*, discussing how to build a "Zion heart" through service. Hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway explore Isaiah 61 as the framework for understanding Jesus's ministry and its call to…

Worth it if you're interested in how Isaiah's vision of justice applies to modern service, or if you want concrete guidance on building community and Zion through everyday acts of compassion.

followHIM's episode on Isaiah 50–57, hosted by Dr. Ezra Gwilliam alongside co-hosts Dr. Hank Smith and John Bytheway, examines a pivotal section of Isaiah's prophecies. The episode centers on two major themes: the suffering servant passage (Isaiah 50–53) depicting Christ's atoning sacrifice and the tender promises of…

Worth it if you're a Latter-day Saint engaged in Come, Follow Me study, or anyone seeking a faith-based exploration of Isaiah's messianic prophecies with emphasis on Christ's atonement and divine inclusion.

followHIM's Isaiah 40–49 episode features Dr. S. Michael Wilcox alongside hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway exploring this pivotal biblical text through a deeply personal and emotional lens. Rather than a scholarly verse-by-verse breakdown, the episode weaves together theological insight with vulnerability, centering…

Worth it if you're seeking emotional reassurance grounded in scripture, appreciate conversational Bible study over formal exegesis, or want to explore Isaiah's comfort themes through a pastoral, vulnerable lens.

followHIM's Isaiah 13–35 episode features guest teacher Kathryn Davis exploring the difficult middle chapters of Isaiah through the lens of Christ's dual role as 'Restorer' and 'Repairer.' The central question—why a good God allows suffering and delays deliverance—frames the entire discussion. Davis guides listeners…

Worth it if you're a Latter-day Saint engaging with the Come, Follow Me curriculum, wrestling with why God delays deliverance, or seeking to deepen your understanding of Isaiah's message through a Christ-centered lens.

Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick leads a deep dive into Isaiah 1–12, framing the prophet's message within the historical context of Assyrian conquest and Israel's scattering. The episode opens by establishing why understanding Isaiah requires understanding the world he inhabited. Chadwick draws on his expertise in history,…

Worth it if you're studying Isaiah in depth, interested in biblical history and archaeology, or seeking to understand scripture through linguistic and historical context.

Dr. Adam Miller delivers a 54-minute deep dive into Ecclesiastes, focusing on how the biblical book dismantles conventional illusions about success, happiness, and desire. The episode is structured around key themes extracted from Ecclesiastes, with Miller exploring how the text's apparent pessimism actually points…

Worth it if you're engaged in religious study, seeking deeper understanding of Ecclesiastes, or interested in how ancient wisdom literature connects to Christian theology and contemporary spiritual struggles.

Dr. Adam Miller leads a deep exploration of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, framing these biblical wisdom books not as conventional self-help but as gateways to understanding Jesus's unconventional wisdom. The episode opens with the paradox that wisdom involves learning to meet loss rather than avoiding it. Miller examines…

Worth it if you're studying Proverbs or Ecclesiastes, seeking to understand how ancient wisdom connects to Christian faith, or interested in philosophical approaches to scripture that embrace paradox and mystery.

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