Hope in Christ: A Come, Follow Me Podcast

Faith in Jesus Christ is the first principle of His gospel, but how do you teach faith to a child? How do you help someone understand how to exercise faith?  Today, let’s take a closer look at faith. What does it mean to exercise faith? And how can we get our faith in Christ to grow?   Download Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/3luD1NJ

As a disciple of Jesus Christ, you’ve probably heard many times that the Lord will not leave us alone in our battles and our difficult moments. But when you’re right in the middle of one of those really hard times, how can you make sure that the Lord is fighting with you? How can you know for certain that you are not going through this on your own? Today we’re going to look at how we can make sure...

With full realization that this life is in many ways a test of our willingness, faith in, and loyalty to God, and considering the fierce opposition to righteousness and belief that exist in the world all around us, it is probably safe to say that nearly every one of us is likely working through a difficult time at this very moment. Fear to face the unknown can sometimes seem paralyzing. In our scr...

As we wrap up our study of the book of Deuteronomy, we’ll discover effective ways to overcome our spiritual enemies and learn one last time from Moses why we should be faithful in our commitment to never forget the Lord. Learn why it is important to separate yourself from the subtle and dangerous styles and paths of this world. And find out what happened to Moses and why he never got to enter the...

As many parts of the world face threats of hyper-inflation it becomes increasingly difficult for many people to find ways to meet their needs and provide for their families. And it seems that this issue is only going to increase in intensity in the days ahead. With so many more individuals turning to the street corners to ask for a few dollars, and so many others turning to drugs or other emotiona...

Take a look at one of the greatest but perhaps most subtle dangers facing God's people today. The answer may surprise you. Also, find out a simple exercise that can help you determine where you are in your commitment to the first great commandment to love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.   Download the Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/38uh7r1

Take a look at a pattern that will help us as we face hard situations and important decisions. Along the road of life, some situations can seem so tricky that doubts can creep into our minds. Sometimes we might doubt our own abilities, and at times some may even experience doubt toward God and His prophets. Learn where choosing doubt will lead us. And at the same time, learn the value and safety i...

In this first of five episodes in our study of the book of Deuteronomy, find out how you can avoid turning what was meant to be an 11-day trip into a 40-year journey through the wilderness. Find motivation to build your own spiritual momentum so that you can constantly progress and become better and better every day.   Download the Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/3wrP43l

Because we’re not perfect, each of us has a need for a Savior. We could all use His healing power in our life. Whether that is healing from our sins and the consequences of our choices, or healing from innocent suffering as a result of someone else’s agency. Or sometimes we might need healing from a physical affliction or disease. There are so many troubles in this world and so much healing that n...

Faith and Doubt - Some may argue that these words have a lot in common, but the gospel of Jesus Christ and His prophets consistently teach us otherwise. Learn in part 4 of our study of Numbers how you might confidently respond with faith in Jesus Christ when you stand surrounded by loud and persistent doubters.   Download Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MXyWNK

In part 3 of our study of Numbers, learn why it is dangerous to speak out against, find fault with, or criticize God's prophet. Learn from recent messages from general conference and ponder about how you might respond when others criticize the prophet of God.   Download the Episode Transcript: https://bit.ly/37tXzm5

Part 2 of our study of the book of Numbers. Learn a powerful lesson about the importance of sharing both the joy and the burden of ministering to each others' needs. Also, discover the value and role of revelation and faith in working through personal challenges. This lesson is followed by a few questions that can spark pondering or discussion as part of your scripture study.   Download the Episod...

In this first part of our study of Numbers we'll look to answer the question, what is the book of Numbers? And we'll have a discussion about where the Aaronic Priesthood came from in the Old Testament and what it means to consecrate ourselves as we give the context and overview of the book of Numbers and walk through the first several chapters looking for short gospel lessons. This is part one in...

Do you want to understand more about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how it is inseparably connected to the Tabernacle, ancient animal sacrifices, the Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and even the Sabbath Day? Coming up in this episode, we’ll share some points of doctrine that will deepen your temple worship, and your experience every Sunday, and hopefully enhance the...

In this week’s “Come, Follow Me” conversation, we will discuss more details about what happened on the top of Mount Sinai in the presence of God as well as what was going on at the foot of the mountain with the golden calf and how both may be connected to our lives today. We will talk more about how the Lord is preparing us to return to His presence and hear from prophets and Apostles about what H...

In this "Come, Follow Me" scripture study episode, we’ll be looking at lessons from Exodus 18-20. We discuss some solid leadership principles that can help Church leaders as well as parents and professionals. We talk about temples, and God’s hope to welcome us all into His presence, and we also talk of the roadmap God has given us to make it back home to live with Him.   Download the Episode Trans...

In this special Easter episode, hear testimonies from living prophets and Apostles of the Lord Jesus Christ. Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are ordained as special witness of the name of Christ in all the world, particularly of His divinity and of His bodily resurrection from the dead (see Acts 1:22). In this very special episode, hear their living testimonies of Jesus...

This special Easter week episode highlights Jesus Christ's personal ministry in the world of the spirits following His crucifixion in Jerusalem. Learn more about why His visit to paradise was essential to completing His earthly mission. Learn what took place in the spirit world while Christ was there, and how you can play a part in completing what the Lord began during His time among the righteous...

In this special Easter episode, learn more about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and what that means for you. Learn what it means to take up your own cross and follow Jesus. Learn how Christ has become the temple and how the symbols and imagery of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are deeply rooted in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice and death through w...

This very special Easter highlight is focused on the burden Jesus Christ bore in Gethsemane as He took upon Himself our sins and our suffering. Listen to this highlight to learn more about the reality of what took place in Gethsemane that night. Learn about how Jesus Christ’s suffering in Gethsemane has everything to do with you, your past, and your future. Learn about the hope that comes because...

In this fourth daily Easter highlight, as we move closer to the culminating hours and days of the Savior's mortal life and mission, we take time to focus on how the Savior treated individuals, more particularly, repentant sinners.  What Easter message is there for us in the story of the woman who anointed the Savior prior to His great suffering, death, and burial? Can we see ourselves in this stor...

This is the third daily Easter episode highlighting the events and teachings of the Savior's final week in mortality, in commemoration of His Atonement and Resurrection. Find out why the Savior taught using parables during His last days in mortality. And among his many final teachings during his mortal ministry, Jesus Christ pointed His disciples ahead to watch for His Second Coming in the latter...

Day Two of a special holy Easter week mini-series of the Hope in Christ podcast. This week, we’ll be releasing one mini-episode each day of "holy week" leading up to Easter Sunday. The purpose of these mini-episodes is to give you some daily thoughts focused on events and teachings from the last week of the Savior’s mortal life, including His Atoning sacrifice and crucifixion in Gethsemane and on...

Day one of a special holy Easter week mini-series of the Hope in Christ podcast. This week, we’ll be releasing one mini-episode each day of "holy week" leading up to Easter Sunday. The purpose of these mini-episodes is to give you some daily thoughts focused on events and teachings from the last week of the Savior’s mortal life, including His Atoning sacrifice and crucifixion in Gethsemane and on...

Why isn’t it always easy to walk the Lord’s covenant path? And what do we need to do to let the Lord fight our battles for us? Get excited! Coming up in this episode, we’ll look for answers to these questions and so many others. We’ll take a look at the Israelite’s Exodus and crossing of the Red Sea from a few different perspectives. And learn why those events were such a huge deal for the Israeli...