Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 Part 2 • Dr. Jan Martin • Jan. 30 - Feb. 5

John Bytheway shares a personal story of how a prayer over a deep concern was answered by the service of another.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/W_d2RkSGpIkALL 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

Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt continues to teach about Mosiah 2-3, how to cast off the natural man, and how covenants allow the Saints to have the Holy Ghost at all times.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/mmlmi5_kUowALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part II–Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt00:07 Taking care of ourselves03:40 Hank shares a story about ministering06:25 Mosiah 2:19, 32, 39 - An enemy to God07:21 Mosiah 2:36-7 - Open rebellion08:25 Mosiah 2:41 - What are commandments?10:28 Formal authority vs moral authority12:40 Happiness comes from relationship with God13:25 Mosiah 3:2-22 -  An angel speaks to Benjamin14:49 President Nelson and the temple and spiritual foundation16:28 Mosiah 3:3 - Benjamin and Abinadi18:27 Benjamin as type of Christ21:28 Mosiah 3:11, 15, 18 - Blood and sanctification23:07 Mosiah 3:7 - Gethsemane and blood from every pore27:26 Dr. Platt shares a personal story about infertility31:39 Mosiah 3:17-19 - Only Jesus is the source of salvation37:26 2 Nephi 2:16 - Natural man44:09 How do we yield to the Spirit?46:57 Elder Bednar: The heart of a covenant is  having His Spirit with us48:38 Dr. Platt shares her testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon54:03 End of Part II– Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff PlattThanks 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

Ever wondered what makes someone a Saint? Join Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt delves into the beginning of the Book of Mosiah and sheds light on living covenants, the responsibilities of Christians, and gratitude.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM17ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/2--hBJN0ja4ALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt00:42 What to expect in this episode01:28 Introduction of Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff Platt02:13 King Benjamin, kings, and the Heavenly King05:25 Mormon and 4 Nephi06:41 Joseph and Benjamin and becoming a saint10:00 Mormon’s voice and discipleship15:00 Lehi to King Benjamin timeline21:31 Words of Mormon22:47 Evan Schmutz BYU Devotional “Can You Imagine?”24:45 Mosiah 1:1-9 - Covenant parents and responsibilities28:26 Mosiah 1:7 - profit in the scriptures30:43 Mosiah 1:2, Alma 17:2 - anchor yourself in the scriptures34:17 Elder Holland: Your children are matches to be lit38:31 Divine roles and Grant Hardy on Mormon41:00 Mosiah 1:11 - Names the people42:33 Mosiah 2:1 - Gather at the temple45:40 Mosiah 2:6 - Which direction does your tent face?48:12 Dr. Platt shares a story about her daughter cutting out temple name slips49:03 Mosiah 2:9, 27-29 - Benjamin’s voice52:03 Mosiah 2:12-13 Suffering55:05 Mosiah 2:16 - Inverting the two commandments59:46 Mosiah 2:20 - Gratitude and President Nelson01:02:47 Mosiah 2:17 - Service01:05:10 End of Part 1 - Dr. Jennifer Brinkerhoff PlattThanks 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 courage of a young girl strengthens a struggling youth group.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/JCgteTTvd3MSUBSCRIBE TO followHIMhttps://tinyurl.com/FHSubscribeALL 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/followHIMnewsletterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the follow HIM 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

Dr. Dirkmaat delves into the concept of the Lord’s mercy and His plan for His children, as well as the pattern established by the writers of the Book of Mormon and Joseph Smith for faithfully following the Lord.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/PnU0_5KgqJQALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part II–Dr. Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat00:07 A 500-year jump02:45 Mormon tells us why he writes08:18 Where the plates originate11:51 No explanation from the Lord12:56 Martin and Lucy Harris20:34 The religious atmosphere of Joseph’s day26:31 Joseph not cast off30:32 The act of copying and translation33:51 An abridgement38:30 Why the Lord didn’t stop Joseph 43:56 Trust in the Lord if He is asking48:23 God working through you or others52:36 End of Part II– Dr. Gerrit DirkmaatThanks 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

Do we desire to be called sheep? Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat uncovers the keys to feeding spiritual hunger, cultivating an unshaken faith in Jesus Christ, and embracing the commendation associated with being likened to sheep.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM16ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/cVfypG_ujxYALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat00:42 What to expect in this episode01:42 Introduction of Dr. Dirkmaat02:45 The Standard of Truth Podcast03:35 Enos and being a parent07:29 Hunger for spirituality10:36 The gospel brings peace11:34 Parental regret and God’s grace14:59 The Book of Mormon for families17:11 Enos and Joseph Smith: Restful souls19:47 Enos’s story paralleling Lehi’s Dream21:46 Satan’s methodology24:57 Enos’s sequence of prayer28:01 “Remember Lot’s Wife” by Elder Holland30:41 Forgiveness and how we feel about others32:34 Enos 1:11 - Enos prays for the Lamanites33:45 Enos 1 - Faith in Christ34:55 President Oaks: Inheriting a kingdom37:27 Enos 1:11 - Unshaken faith45:01 Two important questions47:05 Finding questions in Church History49:30 Being a sheep or being a disciple51:57 Omni 1:1 - The Plan and purpose55:29 Many writers56:30 Omni 1:11 - Are they running out of room?57:33 Omni 1:12 - Others from Jerusalem59:41 LDS Restoration theology1:01:04 Omni 1:12-22 - Zarahemla and Coriantumr1:04:28 Omni 1:25-6 - King Benjamin and Jesus Christ01:05:06 End of Part 1 - Dr. Gerrit DirkmaatThanks 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

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/h_aJ3vXwp90ALL 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

Dr. Matthew Bowen further explores Jacob’s warning against denying Jesus Christ, intertwining the narrative of Sherem and reflecting on the ephemeral nature of life.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/_czLa4ewhp4COME BACK PODCASThttps://tinyurl.com/ComeBackAppleALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part II–Dr. Matthew Bowen00:07 Jacob 5:15-28 - Time of Christ and a “poor spot”03:35 “Let God Prevail” and BH Roberts05:03 Jacob 5:49-51 - A low spot07:19 How does the Lord save the unsavable?10:19 Jacob 5:71 - Call for help12:09 Gideon and his 30013:07 Jacob 5:68-74 - Zion and the Lord knows you15:38 Jacob 5:72-74 Hank’s next missionary plaque scripture16:51 2 Kings 6 - Elisha and the young man17:35 Jacob 5:75-77 - Glorious conclusion21:26 Isaiah 11:11 - Isles of the sea 22:54 3 Nephi, Psalm 95 - Cleave unto God24:21 Jacob 6:12-13 - Be wise and temple allusions25:14 Jacob 7 - Jacob had to add one more story and various writers27:38 Jacob 7 - Sherem and Dr. Bowen shares a story about confrontation29:58 Jacob 7:7-9 - Jacob explains why Sherem is wrong30:25 Where did Sherem come from? 30:54 Jacob 7:5 - Unshaken32:08 Jacob 7:17-23 - After Sherem dies and Jacob sums up34:05 Jacob 7:23 - The threat of Sherem’s denying Christ and love of God restored36:03 The Come Back Podcast - Ashly Stone and Lauren Rose36:49  Jacob 7:50 Life passes as a dream40:06 Jacob 7:27 - Adieu - Go with God40:56 Dr. Bowen shares his testimony of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon43:35  End of Part II– Dr. Matthew BowenThanks 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

Ever wondered how we, as Latter-day Saints, can effectively gather Israel amidst the enormity of the task? Join Dr. Matthew Bowen as he delves into Jacob 5, uncovering the role of Jesus Christ in His work and His unwavering love for all His children, across generations. Discover how He orchestrates the gathering process and collaborates with His servants.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15FRPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM15ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/L0CDLBhBCjoALL 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/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Matthew Bowen00:42 What to expect in this episode01:15 Introduction of Dr. Bowen02:13 Bio of Dr. Bowen03:01 Isles of the Sea and working on our portion of the Vineyard04:48 Preparing to read the allegory07:51 Everyone will receive the Atonement10:55 Jacob 5:15 - A temple metaphor and the Divine Council13:46 Jacob’s life story and “Let God Prevail”19:12 Jacob 5:3 and Isaiah 5 - Beginning of decay21:55 Jacob 5:6-7 - First branches move out and wild ones brought in24:25 Jacob 5:8-10 - Grafted branches and servants27:23 Paul Hoskisson splits it into seven time periods28:48 Jacob 5:15-28 - Day of Former Day Saints and ways to divide the allegory31:54 Jacob 1:1-14 - Nurturing and first scattering34:14 Hank summarizes history of Israel after the Exodus36:08 Israel demands a king39:52 Main takeaways from Jacob 5:1-1443:10 Dr. Bowen on Exodus 14-1746:10 Elder Holland on the allegory48:35 Hugh B Brown “God is the Gardener”52:50 President Benson: Turning our lives over to God56:34 Jacob 5:15-28 - Gentile grafts produce good fruit59:55 Jacob 5:58-63, 67-73 - Joy in the vineyard1:04:57 Dr. Bowen shares a story about his mission 1:06:53 End of Part 1 –  Dr. Matthew BowenThanks 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

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM14ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM14FRSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM14ESPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastBM14PTYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/2fg-x4C9uAo?si=qsQs7HbC1bVCI9GhALL 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/followHIMnewsletterApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMappleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastThanks to the follow HIM 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