Christmas Part 2 • President & Sister Meredith • December 23 - 29 • Come Follow Me

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/aOJLjPZfrSwALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. JB Haws continues to examine the Lord's introduction, instruction, and plan to create a kingdom of priests and priestesses and how the Restoration will include the entire earth and how the Lord is one of “fresh starts.”SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/7uUi-lzXXWMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. JB Haws03:18 D&C 1:24-28 - Four promises05:27 Lord speaks in our language08:49 “Come Join with Us” by Elder Uchtdorf12:03 D&C 1:29 - True and living church18:00 Infant church (now a teenager)22:08 D&C 1:26-32 - Seeking wisdom and forgiveness26:53 Jovial, lively, and beautiful29:33 D&C 1:37 - Look for promises31:52 Parable of the Marinade34:39 Dr. Haws shares his feelings about Joseph Smith37:56 Dr. Haws testifies of Jesus Christ42:59 End of Part 2 - Dr. JB HawsThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

What can you learn from the preface of a book of scripture? Dr. JB Haws explores the background to Doctrine and Covenants 1, including resources to help aid study in 2025.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC202ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/NIUXQP_LC3sALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I - Dr. JB Haws00:34 Intro01:06 Hopes for 202502:39 Come, Follow Me Manual04:17 D&C 1 - Preface 07:00 Background to Section 110:07 William McLellin’s account 13:16 Matt 14 parallels15:47 Young members and 10,000 copies18:28 Book of Commandments background25:22 Order of the sections27:36 Joseph Smith Papers website32:36 Resources for 202537:25 Order of sections38:38 “Typology of opposites”40:21 D&C 1:1  - Audience42:45 D&C 1:2-3 - Attention and typology of opposites46:39 D&C 1:16 - Idolatry and Scripture Citation Index50:35 D&C 1:14-17 - Relationships and calamities55:41 D&C 1:19-28 - Weak things of the world58:45 God proves He wrote the section01:02:05  End of Part 1 - Dr. JB HawsThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/rLJ0Rqk6FoYFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Dr. Griffin continues to explore the Restoration Proclamation and discusses the excitement inherent in anticipating ongoing revelation and restoration through prophets from Jesus Christ.NOW AVAILABLE IN:French: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMfrancaisSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMespanolPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMportugueseSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/UhfsfFpqMOkALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part 2 - Dr. Tyler Griffin02:43 How God feels about His prophets05:35 Witness, affirm, and Christ-like attributes08:31 How did we get here?12:33 Translating is a gift17:54 Why was 7 afraid of 9?20:17 “Griff, are you finding joy?”27:07 Sacrifice is making something holy30:17 Making 2025 a year of ongoing revelation and miracles35:16 Reverence and gratitude38:50 Joseph had questions40:17 Hank searches for answers online43.52 Dr. Griffin shares his testimony of the Restoration and Jesus51:38 End of Part 2 - Dr. Tyler GriffinThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

How does the Restoration help us develop a relationship with Jesus Christ? Join Dr. Tyler Griffin as he kicks off a new year of followHIM by examining The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ: A Bicentennial Proclamation to the World.NOW AVAILABLE IN:French: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMfrancaisSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMespanolPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMportugueseSHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC201ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/tEIkC1LDF40ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I - Dr. Tyler Griffin00:34 Intro05:43 Come, Follow Me Manual07:02 Restoration Proclamation10:39 You’re own Sacred Grove15:33 The Inexhaustible Gospel18:47 Zenos’s Allegory and the Restoration24:40 Covenant as a relationship26:06 We are on trial, not the Book of Mormon33:08 History of rejecting God’s prophets39:45 God allows us to assist in His work44:24 2020 Proclamation48:58 God’s plan is NOT to have His children do right50:14 Three things54:14 How does the Father speaks of His children?56:22 I Will Walk with Jesus59:04 The name of the Church01:02:16 The first words of the Restoration1:07:33 Moroni’s final words1:10:09 End of Part 1 - Dr. Tyler GriffinThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish TranscriptsAmelia Kabwika : Portuguese Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Join Hank Smith and John Bytheway on followHIM Favorites as they share a  touching narrative emphasizing the joy of giving and the impact of small acts of kindness. Tune in to the full followHIM podcast for more inspiring stories and lessons.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/SoXrbcxFunUALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

The Merediths continue to share how the birth of Jesus Christ has blessed their lives and continues to be a gift to their family and the BYU-Idaho community.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/zVdMDLvg8zYALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part II - The Merediths00:07 Three impressions to share with the rising generation05:07 A talk a day11:19 His yoke is weightless14:38 Criticism16:07 A seminary teacher’s loss18:24 The Merediths testify of Jesus Christ in the Book of Mormon22:56 Four more years27:19  End of Part 2 - The MeredithsThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Merry Christmas! Brother and Sister Meredith share their testimonies of Jesus Christ and their experiences sharing the gospel at Brigham Young University-Idaho as they serve as President and First Lady of the university. They explore how the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ and the gift of His life and Atonement.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM52ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/pxZXgrnVr8gALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastTIMECODE00:00 Part I - The Merediths01:24 The Merediths share family Christmas traditions05:02 Bios 06:33 The call to serve at BYU-Idaho13:32 BYU-Idaho is set apart and sacred18:25 The Come, Follow Me Manual20:16 Christmas in the Book of Mormon26:20 Come, Follow Me journal prompts27:32 Something I learned or felt about the Savior32:02 President Meredith shares a story about a church visitor37:04 Learning about grace40:55 The natural man and Miracle Gro45:40 A prisoner in Vietnam bears testimony of Jesus46:31 The Holy Ghost’s role48:31 Jesus Christ’s role in joy54:48 End of Part 1 - The MeredithsThanks 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Join Hank Smith and John Bytheway on followHIM Favorites as they discuss a touching story related to Moroni 10:4 from the Book of Mormon. This episode features a heartfelt narrative about a foreign exchange student who explores the teachings of the Book of Mormon while attending seminary. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM51ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM51FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM51DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM51PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM51ESALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: 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 NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com