Dr. Erickson's words on parenting have changed my 78 year old perception of my parenting mistakes. I don't think I will live in such self condemnation any more. Wow.
I have two years clean and sober. These verses changed my life! Mosiah 27 28 Nevertheless, after wading through much tribulation, repenting nigh unto death, the Lord in mercy hath seen fit to snatch me out of an everlasting burning, and I am born of God. 29 My soul hath been redeemed from the gall of bitterness and bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvelous light of God. My soul was racked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more. ❤️ I have my family back! I have a church calling in the elders quorum. EVERYTHING you are talking about it EXACTLY what happened to me. By turning to the our Lord Jesus Christ, the prodigal son DOES COME TO HIMSELF AND COME HOME!! LOVE YOU!!!
Another great lesson. I am listening from Queensland, Australia. As a mother of an inactive child, who has her own family, has told me that she doesn't believe and that our temple sealing doesn't mean anything to her. She went on to say that she is only worried about her family and living life now, eternity means nothing to her. I have and do pray for her and her family. I pray for my siblings and their families. I am the only member in my family, besides my daughter, and I have been judged, mistreated, and accused of being in a cult. However, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I will have the desires of my heart. The only desires I have is to see my daughter return to church and to be blessed with an eternal companion. So, I take comfort in knowing that the Heavenly Fatherhas heard my prayers and that he will bless my family. In Him I will trust. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺
Heavenly Father has a school, in which the lessons are customized to our individual learning needs. Your daughter may be on a painful path, but she will be given the opportunities to learn to appreciate what the Lord is offering to her.
I'm listening from Hamilton New Zealand. What a blessing this episode has been. As a recent convert to Jesus Christ, I love the focus on community and unification
Such a beautiful lesson. Gives me great hope. I have two missionaries out and one daughter who has left the church . So thankful for this lesson and God's deliverance. Christ is the one who saves I can't. Thank you again for this great lesson .
Each week as I watch your Follow Him podcast, I think, "This is the best one yet!" The same thing happens the following week. (I think that's more a reflection of my personal growth than a comparison between your guests.) Sister Erickson was no different - her appearance on the podcast felt like "the best one yet!" Thank you so much for blessing our lives so abundantly with your efforts!
Thank you so much for sharing the story, on part 2, regarding those who leave this mortal life after returning back to church. My dear youngest son passed away last year in 2023 after coming back to church. He was so happy spending over 7 months in full membership until Heavenly Father called him back home. This is a successful story which is no over because my baby boy will come back resurrected. Blessed be the name of Jesus Christ. God answered my prayers.
❤ I so appreciate the wonderful guests that you have on Come Follow Him…. Hank, you and John make these beautiful podcasts complete. Thank you so much for all the time, effort and love that you put into each podcast. I am truly grateful… ❤
Always beautiful and I love how you described that holding faith and holding space for the miracle of redemption for your wayward children is a way for us to become more like God. Because of this, I can see that all the years of waiting and praying for my children to return to church are a privilege rather than a burden, because I have had to hold space for redemption and deal with my own redemption from "wrecking" my children by my own blind lack of development. Just as Alma the younger and the four sons of Mosiah, I cannot bear the thought of any of my children being racked with endless torment or even to inherit a lesser kingdom than the celestial world. I think, "What a waste this life would have been if we don't inherit all that the father hath!"
Thank you for your beautiful perspective. I have to work very hard to remember to keep trusting the Lord through all the pain of watching my daughter and her children lose what they enjoyed before they walked away from the Church.
I thrive from your delightfully enlightening scriptural studies ✨️ 💖 my mind is so full of good from all the Come Follow sharers of deep studies and feel as though I'm sitting right next to whoever is instructing. I even dream about these podcasts. I'm amazed and grateful that my mind does not wander aimlessly with useless thoughts but empowered with the insights to become a better person and I feel very close to our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Hank and John, you are so pure and inviting and understanding of challenges of life and never wanting us to feel like hopeless failures. Janet was so totally precious as a humble instructor, I enjoyed this day completely.
My wife and I have served as missionaries in Mongolia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Egypt, and Morocco and listen weekly to your podcast. It helps greatly as we share insights with the local saints. We have used Mos. 25:21-22 numerous times in training to describe the state of the Church in those countries as it was being establish, approx 30-35 yrs ago to now when we work on creating stakes and refer to Alma 4:4 about 35 yrs later. The Church more “fully” being a Stake w a Patriarch, High Priests quorum, Common Judge, etc. Thank you for doing this.
I am the oldest of 5 siblings and the only one still active in the church. My parents and I pray for them consistently. I know that Heavenly Father listens, and someday, they will return. They are such good people.
Listening from Idaho, how I wish their were an order form for an angel, but I understand the message of never give up, the Lord's ways are not my ways, they are not lost to Him and He has a plan. My job never to loose hope and faith. This is a long game, a story of redemption. Thank you for this podcast. it's such a blessing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your humor, insights, guests and perspective. You are one of three podcasts I listen to each week and my study of the scriptures has been enriched exponentially. Keep up the good work.
So many precious and critical truths shared and testified in this episode! Thank you Dr. Erickson for teaching us! Your comment on “It has never been a story of perfection, rather a story of redemption” was something I needed to hear, understand, and then BELIEVE with faith.
Dear friends of follow HIM, I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your sharing testimonies! The humble, and yet cheerful way you share the gospel. It has sustained me over the last years since we’ve dealt with Covid and getting my daughter through cancer, and now the suicide of a grandchild. The days seem 20:32 extra difficult to see the light in but I find Hope, light and love when I listen to your sharing. I am reminded over and over of our Gods goodness and mercies. My only hope is our dear Savior. God bless you all and sustain and protect you and your families. Deepest love, Stephanie Harnish of Wyoming USA
I am so grateful to all three of you for these insights of the story of Limhi and Alma the older. Each time I read the BOM I think there is so much that I'm missing. You have shown me many things that I have never seen before. I'm pretty darn sure there's even more to see and learn, but I'll look for that the next time around. My testimony of the BOM has been refreshed and strengthened by the Come Follow Me curriculum but getting insights from podcasts such as yours has been extremely valuable. May the Lord bless you for all you do!
Such an incredibly inspiring lesson. The way you pointed out the humility of Alma as he asks for his church family to pray for his son - INSTEAD of being embarrassed or feeling humiliated - was answer to my prayer! Thank you for your insight and for helping bring the spirit and reminder of the power of His redemption into my heart.
Another beautiful episode. My wife and I have been cruising around the world since December and listening to you every week. The Come, Follow Me program is so inspiring and being able to listen to so many Podcasts is a great blessing in helping us study the scriptures. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your insight and sharing. This lesson has brought great comfort to my heart for my grandchildren! Life is becoming harder but the truths of the gospel gives us hope! And your insights help to clarify and detergent that hope! Thank you, Dr. Erickson, Hank and John! So grateful for each of you and your remarks!
What a wonder Sister Erickson has been today. Such insights and heartfelt spirit to the tender events in Alma and his son’s lives. How much joy can we share as parents when we witness the redemption of loved ones regardless of who they are. God bless her words and her testimony of this remarkable Book of Mormon. And, may all parents and families of errant children that their prayers may show similar results.
I am just now listening to this even though we have moved forward in the scriptures and Come Follow Me. I am so grateful for the love and tenderness I felt from these 3 when they mentioned parents of missionaries. We just sent our 2nd missionary out and it is a very private bunch of emotions one feels that run so deeply and often lonely. We need community to be uplifting and aware of the reality of sending our children out. It is so worth it but such a hard thing. I am thankful to this lesson and Alma and our Father in Heaven for sending their children on their missions. ❤
I watch from Hyde Park, Utah (near Logan). I am new to the podcast this year and my scripture margins are full of notes. My list of books to read is overflowing. There is so much to 'see' and 'hear' and 'know'. I appreciate the focus on Christ and His gospel, not on our own perfection. I love Elder Robbins' message years ago about repentance - Repentance was never meant to be a "backup" plan, repentance IS the plan.
Listening in Cibolo Texas, just outside of San Antonio. The family that I live with isn’t interested in doing Come, Follow Him. If it weren’t for this podcast I wouldn’t have any meaningful study. I’m grateful for modern technology that opens doors to these experiences.
Hi there, I listen every week from Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb north Detroit. I wanted to share an experience I had last week. This area has a large Middle Eastern population. As such, the sister missionaries in our ward have been learning Arabic. Last Saturday, I was able to attend the baptism of Noha, an elderly Middle Eastern sister. At the baptism, prayers and talks were given in both English and Arabic. (Noha's native language)! Noah had fallen recently and was unable to bend backward because of her injuries, but she was determined to proceed with her baptism anyway. A small chair from the primary room was placed in the baptistry for Noha to sit on so that the person baptizing her could help her lean forward under the water. It was successful on the 3rd attempt. I was in tears watching the unwavering faith of this dear sister as she patiently and painfully and joyfully chose to follow the savior exactly on this special day. As was stated a couple of weeks ago, it's always 1830 somewhere in the church, and sometimes that is right here in America, preaching the gospel in a myriad of languages.
This is one of those lessons that uplifts our spirits to heaven. You all possess the gift to teach and elevate our souls. Thank you so much. Nefi from Brazil 🇧🇷
Listening from the Saint Louis, MO area. I love listening to your podcasts. Usually I listen on my way to and from work, but sometimes I have to pause and write things down in my notes (at stoplights or when I reach my destination). I wish I could hold all the wisdom that is imparted in every episode in my head all the time. I often go to the show notes and reread and study things you talked about, and even share them with my missionary in the Dominican Republic. Thank you so much!
I'm listening from Southeast Texas. But it's funny you mentioned Madagascar, because my nephew is serving in that mission, on Réunion, and having an amazing experience walking with the Lord.
Hi to the incredible teachers and crew of followHim. I watch every week from far away Surprise Arizona! Your guests are powerful and your discussions send me to prayer and to the scriptures and to the prophets. Hank and John, you almost always ask the questions I am asking as you lead the presentations of the scripture blocks. I love this. Thank you so much.
I am ‘followingHim’ from Sydney Australia and have been for the last 3 years. Every week I am inspired by your discussions. Thank you and bless you all for your faithful service
It is interesting how the brethren have talked about calling down Angels. I wonder what would happen if to our Faith if we had the deliberate Faith to ask for and count on angels and then the Faith to accept the No or Not yet
I was in 2 parts (coincidentally but cool correlation): Arizona for part 1 then Provo for part 2. WOW!!! This was my new favorite episode (but I say this for every week so go figure 😂). Dr. Erickson was exactly who we needed this week and she had AMAZING INSIGHTS!!! Loved this episode!!!!
Once again, thank you for a fabulous weekly podcast. I especially loved your guest this week. She’s amazing! Listening from American Fork. I wish Janet was my neighbor! 😊
Hank,, I think Utah is approaching 30 temples. I believe that the Philippines is approaching 13. There were 12 in the whole world when I was on my mission.
8:54 I know many people wish to have an angel show up but I believe most people’s angel is hitting rock bottom. When you read Alma’s telling he says the angel brought him to know how horrible his actions were. It wasn’t until he “remembered the words of his father” regarding Jesus Christ. As I have had loved ones struggle I try to always testify of Christ and remind them of repentance. Alma the younger does the same with his son who had a chastity problem on his mission he teaches him the atonement and repentance.
And John, there are countless stories of deliverance and journeys in the scriptures, church history, and in the lives of saints. Not necessarily including a change of geographical location.
There might be evidence Abinadi was the angel that appeared to King Benjamin and gave him the message about Christ. King Benjamin’s speech was given 124bc and it’s estimated Abinadi spoke in 153BC 30 years prior. Benjamin seems to quote Abinadi almost verbatim. Abinadi’s words: "He that persists in his own carnal nature...is...an enemy to God...[and all] shall...be judged...according to their works whether they be good or whether they be evil...and if they be evil [they receive] the resurrection of endless damnation... [But] the time shall come when... every nation, kindred, tongue, and people...shall see the salvation of the Lord...[for] only in and through Christ can ye be saved... redemption cometh through Christ the Lord..." (Mosiah 16:1-15) Benjamin’s words: "The natural man is an enemy to God...[and] at the judgment day...every man...shall be judged...according to his works, whether they be good, or whether they be evil. And if they be evil... they have drunk damnation to their own souls. [But] the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue and people...[for] salvation can come...only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord..." (Mosiah 3:17-25) In addition, Benjamin received the plates from Amaleki son of Abinadom. Many speculate Amaleki’s brother is Abinadi due to the similar sounding names and this verse; Omni 1 “30 And I, Amaleki, had a brother, who also went with them;” (the group that went with Zeniff back to the land of Nephi). Perhaps this family had authority/ stewardship over the plates, people, and king Benjamin?
Love the podcast! Always appreciate Jenet Erickson’s expert application of the scriptures! I am baffled however, that John doesn’t pronounce Zeniff as per the pronunciation guide at the end of the Book of Mormon. 😂
I would have loved to hear Alma Sr. Prayers to God in behalf of his son. Senior seeing what King Noah wickedness had caused and hearing from his neighbors what his son was doing would have had powerful prayers to the father for his son, he may have asked the church to pray and fast for the wayward children. I also like to compare the Prophet Alma with the Prophet Eli in Samuel, (the Old Testament) where God cursed he and his family because of the two wicked sons. The difference in the two prophets are the talks they gave to their son. Eli gave a little speech that his boys should fear God while Alma the Senior is teaching his son and praying with much faith in behalf of his son. The Bible say we should raise up a child the way he should go. I would add that we should pray like Alma. ❤❤❤❤❤ 14:13
My thoughts when you awesome people were joking about ordering an angel were... We often use family names when naming our children. We have five kids our oldest, the middle (triplets), and a youngest. All of them have a first or middle name that is from our family history. I felt as this was being discussed that when that name is given from a family line that that ancestor is given a spiritual world assignment of looking after that living relative. WOULDN"T THAT BE COOL! So Alma angel was going above and beyond their spirit world calling!!
I get confused between the meanings of endless/eternal. If endless torment is not necessarily without end, is eternal life really forever? I am not a scriptorian so maybe these are very basic questions that everyone else knows the answer to. But hopefully someone here can give me some insight. Thank you.
Dr. Erickson's words on parenting have changed my 78 year old perception of my parenting mistakes. I don't think I will live in such self condemnation any more. Wow.
I feel the same!
I have two years clean and sober. These verses changed my life!
Mosiah 27
28 Nevertheless, after wading through much tribulation, repenting nigh unto death, the Lord in mercy hath seen fit to snatch me out of an everlasting burning, and I am born of God.
29 My soul hath been redeemed from the gall of bitterness and bonds of iniquity. I was in the darkest abyss; but now I behold the marvelous light of God. My soul was racked with eternal torment; but I am snatched, and my soul is pained no more.
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I have my family back! I have a church calling in the elders quorum. EVERYTHING you are talking about it EXACTLY what happened to me. By turning to the our Lord Jesus Christ, the prodigal son DOES COME TO HIMSELF AND COME HOME!!
LOVE YOU!!!
I’m glad you’re clean and sober. He helps us tremendously!
Thanks for sharing
Another great lesson. I am listening from Queensland, Australia. As a mother of an inactive child, who has her own family, has told me that she doesn't believe and that our temple sealing doesn't mean anything to her. She went on to say that she is only worried about her family and living life now, eternity means nothing to her. I have and do pray for her and her family. I pray for my siblings and their families. I am the only member in my family, besides my daughter, and I have been judged, mistreated, and accused of being in a cult. However, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that I will have the desires of my heart. The only desires I have is to see my daughter return to church and to be blessed with an eternal companion. So, I take comfort in knowing that the Heavenly Fatherhas heard my prayers and that he will bless my family. In Him I will trust. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺
I have a similar story. It is hard but this lesson is lovely.
Heavenly Father has a school, in which the lessons are customized to our individual learning needs. Your daughter may be on a painful path, but she will be given the opportunities to learn to appreciate what the Lord is offering to her.
I'm listening from Hamilton New Zealand. What a blessing this episode has been. As a recent convert to Jesus Christ, I love the focus on community and unification
I live in Western Australia, but I was born in the Waikato Hospital. Hamilton is my home. My husband and I are travelling home in a few weeks. 😊
Such a beautiful lesson. Gives me great hope. I have two missionaries out and one daughter who has left the church . So thankful for this lesson and God's deliverance. Christ is the one who saves I can't. Thank you again for this great lesson .
Each week as I watch your Follow Him podcast, I think, "This is the best one yet!" The same thing happens the following week. (I think that's more a reflection of my personal growth than a comparison between your guests.) Sister Erickson was no different - her appearance on the podcast felt like "the best one yet!" Thank you so much for blessing our lives so abundantly with your efforts!
Thank you so much for sharing the story, on part 2, regarding those who leave this mortal life after returning back to church.
My dear youngest son passed away last year in 2023 after coming back to church. He was so happy spending over 7 months in full membership until Heavenly Father called him back home.
This is a successful story which is no over because my baby boy will come back resurrected. Blessed be the name of Jesus Christ. God answered my prayers.
❤ I so appreciate the wonderful guests that you have on Come Follow Him…. Hank, you and John make these beautiful podcasts complete. Thank you so much for all the time, effort and love that you put into each podcast. I am truly grateful… ❤
Always beautiful and I love how you described that holding faith and holding space for the miracle of redemption for your wayward children is a way for us to become more like God. Because of this, I can see that all the years of waiting and praying for my children to return to church are a privilege rather than a burden, because I have had to hold space for redemption and deal with my own redemption from "wrecking" my children by my own blind lack of development. Just as Alma the younger and the four sons of Mosiah, I cannot bear the thought of any of my children being racked with endless torment or even to inherit a lesser kingdom than the celestial world. I think, "What a waste this life would have been if we don't inherit all that the father hath!"
Thank you for your beautiful perspective. I have to work very hard to remember to keep trusting the Lord through all the pain of watching my daughter and her children lose what they enjoyed before they walked away from the Church.
I thrive from your delightfully enlightening scriptural studies ✨️ 💖 my mind is so full of good from all the Come Follow sharers of deep studies and feel as though I'm sitting right next to whoever is instructing. I even dream about these podcasts. I'm amazed and grateful that my mind does not wander aimlessly with useless thoughts but empowered with the insights to become a better person and I feel very close to our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ and the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Hank and John, you are so pure and inviting and understanding of challenges of life and never wanting us to feel like hopeless failures. Janet was so totally precious as a humble instructor, I enjoyed this day completely.
Father in Heaven thank you for the gift of teaching please bless this teachers for they’re a blessing to us 😅
My wife and I have served as missionaries in Mongolia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Egypt, and Morocco and listen weekly to your podcast. It helps greatly as we share insights with the local saints. We have used Mos. 25:21-22 numerous times in training to describe the state of the Church in those countries as it was being establish, approx 30-35 yrs ago to now when we work on creating stakes and refer to Alma 4:4 about 35 yrs later. The Church more “fully” being a Stake w a Patriarch, High Priests quorum, Common Judge, etc. Thank you for doing this.
When did you serve in Mongolia?
I am the oldest of 5 siblings and the only one still active in the church. My parents and I pray for them consistently. I know that Heavenly Father listens, and someday, they will return. They are such good people.
Listening from Idaho, how I wish their were an order form for an angel, but I understand the message of never give up, the Lord's ways are not my ways, they are not lost to Him and He has a plan. My job never to loose hope and faith. This is a long game, a story of redemption. Thank you for this podcast. it's such a blessing.
Wonderful! Thank you so much. From Swansea, United Kingdom
Hello from Sainshand, Mongolia. Your lessons come in loud and clear. I am greatful for the technology we have today and for your broadcasts.
Y’all will have a nearby temple soon! It’s wonderful.
Thank you Hank, John and, Dr. Erickson. We listen each week and learn so much. Your insights and gifts for teaching bless our lives.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your humor, insights, guests and perspective. You are one of three podcasts I listen to each week and my study of the scriptures has been enriched exponentially. Keep up the good work.
So many precious and critical truths shared and testified in this episode! Thank you Dr. Erickson for teaching us! Your comment on “It has never been a story of perfection, rather a story of redemption” was something I needed to hear, understand, and then BELIEVE with faith.
Dear friends of follow HIM,
I just wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your sharing testimonies! The humble, and yet cheerful way you share the gospel. It has sustained me over the last years since we’ve dealt with Covid and getting my daughter through cancer, and now the suicide of a grandchild.
The days seem 20:32 extra difficult to see the light in but I find Hope, light and love when I listen to your sharing. I am reminded over and over of our Gods goodness and mercies. My only hope is our dear Savior. God bless you all and sustain and protect you and your families. Deepest love, Stephanie Harnish of Wyoming USA
I am so grateful to all three of you for these insights of the story of Limhi and Alma the older. Each time I read the BOM I think there is so much that I'm missing. You have shown me many things that I have never seen before. I'm pretty darn sure there's even more to see and learn, but I'll look for that the next time around. My testimony of the BOM has been refreshed and strengthened by the Come Follow Me curriculum but getting insights from podcasts such as yours has been extremely valuable. May the Lord bless you for all you do!
Such an incredibly inspiring lesson. The way you pointed out the humility of Alma as he asks for his church family to pray for his son - INSTEAD of being embarrassed or feeling humiliated - was answer to my prayer! Thank you for your insight and for helping bring the spirit and reminder of the power of His redemption into my heart.
Another beautiful episode. My wife and I have been cruising around the world since December and listening to you every week. The Come, Follow Me program is so inspiring and being able to listen to so many Podcasts is a great blessing in helping us study the scriptures. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for your insight and sharing. This lesson has brought great comfort to my heart for my grandchildren! Life is becoming harder but the truths of the gospel gives us hope! And your insights help to clarify and detergent that hope! Thank you, Dr. Erickson, Hank and John! So grateful for each of you and your remarks!
I’m listening from Lehi,Utah. I usually listen while I’m driving my children to school in the morning.
So very grateful for these wonderful conversations that helps us to more deeply understand the messages of the scriptures. Thank you ❤
We love to listen from Johannesburg South Africa. Thank you
What a wonder Sister Erickson has been today. Such insights and heartfelt spirit to the tender events in Alma and his son’s lives. How much joy can we share as parents when we witness the redemption of loved ones regardless of who they are. God bless her words and her testimony of this remarkable Book of Mormon. And, may all parents and families of errant children that their prayers may show similar results.
I am just now listening to this even though we have moved forward in the scriptures and Come Follow Me. I am so grateful for the love and tenderness I felt from these 3 when they mentioned parents of missionaries. We just sent our 2nd missionary out and it is a very private bunch of emotions one feels that run so deeply and often lonely. We need community to be uplifting and aware of the reality of sending our children out. It is so worth it but such a hard thing. I am thankful to this lesson and Alma and our Father in Heaven for sending their children on their missions. ❤
Listening in, like every week, from West Valley City, UT. THANK YOU for sharing with us every week!
I watch from Hyde Park, Utah (near Logan). I am new to the podcast this year and my scripture margins are full of notes. My list of books to read is overflowing. There is so much to 'see' and 'hear' and 'know'. I appreciate the focus on Christ and His gospel, not on our own perfection. I love Elder Robbins' message years ago about repentance - Repentance was never meant to be a "backup" plan, repentance IS the plan.
Listening in Cibolo Texas, just outside of San Antonio. The family that I live with isn’t interested in doing Come, Follow Him. If it weren’t for this podcast I wouldn’t have any meaningful study. I’m grateful for modern technology that opens doors to these experiences.
Hi there,
I listen every week from Sterling Heights, Michigan, a suburb north Detroit.
I wanted to share an experience I had last week. This area has a large Middle Eastern population. As such, the sister missionaries in our ward have been learning Arabic. Last Saturday, I was able to attend the baptism of Noha, an elderly Middle Eastern sister. At the baptism, prayers and talks were given in both English and Arabic. (Noha's native language)!
Noah had fallen recently and was unable to bend backward because of her injuries, but she was determined to proceed with her baptism anyway. A small chair from the primary room was placed in the baptistry for Noha to sit on so that the person baptizing her could help her lean forward under the water. It was successful on the 3rd attempt. I was in tears watching the unwavering faith of this dear sister as she patiently and painfully and joyfully chose to follow the savior exactly on this special day.
As was stated a couple of weeks ago, it's always 1830 somewhere in the church, and sometimes that is right here in America, preaching the gospel in a myriad of languages.
I’m from Colorado, listening from Utah where I now live!! Great lesson!! ❤❤❤
I’m watching from South Korea. It’s an important part of our Sabbath routine
I love the feeling your podcast helps bring to my truck.
I always love listening to Jenet! Such beautiful teaching! Thank you!❤
Listening at work in Springfield, Missouri. Thank you all for the hard work that brings the uplift every week!
This is one of those lessons that uplifts our spirits to heaven. You all possess the gift to teach and elevate our souls. Thank you so much. Nefi from Brazil 🇧🇷
Thank you as always!
Thank you so much! This exactly what I needed to hear. You all are wonderful.
Love all you do! Thank you! I learn so much.
Had a moment of pure revelation from this episode. Thank you for helping the Spirit to travel farther.
Listening from the Saint Louis, MO area. I love listening to your podcasts. Usually I listen on my way to and from work, but sometimes I have to pause and write things down in my notes (at stoplights or when I reach my destination). I wish I could hold all the wisdom that is imparted in every episode in my head all the time. I often go to the show notes and reread and study things you talked about, and even share them with my missionary in the Dominican Republic. Thank you so much!
Thank you.. listening from Manila, Philippines. God bless always!
❤ love these podcast as a convert I have learned so much. Thank you !
Carey Idaho. I love this! The interaction you have with each other and the dialogue it brings is super. ❤
Thank you so much for Sister Erickson and her insights. As always, Follow Him is a blessing to me. Listening from Topeka, KS
Thank you for your inciteful thoughts.
I'm listening from Southeast Texas. But it's funny you mentioned Madagascar, because my nephew is serving in that mission, on Réunion, and having an amazing experience walking with the Lord.
Listening during my commute between Riverton and West Jordan, Utah in Salt Lake County both ways. I love the new insights I learn every week.
Listening to your program always "makes" my day!❤
Hi to the incredible teachers and crew of followHim. I watch every week from far away Surprise Arizona! Your guests are powerful and your discussions send me to prayer and to the scriptures and to the prophets. Hank and John, you almost always ask the questions I am asking as you lead the presentations of the scripture blocks. I love this. Thank you so much.
I am ‘followingHim’ from Sydney Australia and have been for the last 3 years. Every week I am inspired by your discussions. Thank you and bless you all for your faithful service
Every episode becomes my favorite!
Beautiful, spirit-filled lesson. Thank you all.
Thank You so much for this wonderful teaching! (This and every week!)
It is interesting how the brethren have talked about calling down Angels. I wonder what would happen if to our Faith if we had the deliberate Faith to ask for and count on angels and then the Faith to accept the No or Not yet
Thank you from Central California. I learned so many life lessons from Dr Janet
Thank you 😊
Listening again from Pleasant Grove Utah. Thank you!
Awesome episode! Gracias, thank you!
Precious just so immeasurably precious. Loved this.
Hi and many thanks from Michigan.
I was in 2 parts (coincidentally but cool correlation): Arizona for part 1 then Provo for part 2. WOW!!! This was my new favorite episode (but I say this for every week so go figure 😂). Dr. Erickson was exactly who we needed this week and she had AMAZING INSIGHTS!!! Loved this episode!!!!
Very timely presentation for so many of us…….😊❤️👍…….greetings from Ridgetown, Ontario……😊🇨🇦
YES!!! Thank you all ! ❤🇨🇦
Thank you for another wonderful episode and greetings from the great land of Boise, Idaho, USA! 😀
Once again, thank you for a fabulous weekly podcast. I especially loved your guest this week. She’s amazing! Listening from American Fork. I wish Janet was my neighbor! 😊
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Great as always. 😃
Beautiful lesson, reminds us who is really in charge. I am just his assistant, hope I do my part well. Listening from Missouri
Love your insights to the Scriptures. Watching from Jacksonville, Fl
Hank,, I think Utah is approaching 30 temples. I believe that the Philippines is approaching 13. There were 12 in the whole world when I was on my mission.
8:54 I know many people wish to have an angel show up but I believe most people’s angel is hitting rock bottom. When you read Alma’s telling he says the angel brought him to know how horrible his actions were. It wasn’t until he “remembered the words of his father” regarding Jesus Christ.
As I have had loved ones struggle I try to always testify of Christ and remind them of repentance.
Alma the younger does the same with his son who had a chastity problem on his mission he teaches him the atonement and repentance.
My daughter is in the west verginia mission!!! 🎉❤
And John, there are countless stories of deliverance and journeys in the scriptures, church history, and in the lives of saints. Not necessarily including a change of geographical location.
Well placed trust
There might be evidence Abinadi was the angel that appeared to King Benjamin and gave him the message about Christ. King Benjamin’s speech was given 124bc and it’s estimated Abinadi spoke in 153BC 30 years prior.
Benjamin seems to quote Abinadi almost verbatim.
Abinadi’s words:
"He that persists in his own carnal nature...is...an enemy to God...[and all] shall...be judged...according to their works whether they be good or whether they be evil...and if they be evil [they receive] the resurrection of endless damnation... [But] the time shall come when... every nation, kindred, tongue, and people...shall see the salvation of the Lord...[for] only in and through Christ can ye be saved... redemption cometh through Christ the Lord..." (Mosiah 16:1-15)
Benjamin’s words:
"The natural man is an enemy to God...[and] at the judgment day...every man...shall be judged...according to his works, whether they be good, or whether they be evil. And if they be evil... they have drunk damnation to their own souls. [But] the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue and people...[for] salvation can come...only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord..." (Mosiah 3:17-25)
In addition, Benjamin received the plates from Amaleki son of Abinadom. Many speculate Amaleki’s brother is Abinadi due to the similar sounding names and this verse; Omni 1 “30 And I, Amaleki, had a brother, who also went with them;” (the group that went with Zeniff back to the land of Nephi).
Perhaps this family had authority/ stewardship over the plates, people, and king Benjamin?
Love the podcast! Always appreciate Jenet Erickson’s expert application of the scriptures! I am baffled however, that John doesn’t pronounce Zeniff as per the pronunciation guide at the end of the Book of Mormon. 😂
I would have loved to hear Alma Sr. Prayers to God in behalf of his son. Senior seeing what King Noah wickedness had caused and hearing from his neighbors what his son was doing would have had powerful prayers to the father for his son, he may have asked the church to pray and fast for the wayward children.
I also like to compare the Prophet Alma with the Prophet Eli in Samuel, (the Old Testament) where God cursed he and his family because of the two wicked sons. The difference in the two prophets are the talks they gave to their son. Eli gave a little speech that his boys should fear God while Alma the Senior is teaching his son and praying with much faith in behalf of his son. The Bible say we should raise up a child the way he should go. I would add that we should pray like Alma. ❤❤❤❤❤ 14:13
My thoughts when you awesome people were joking about ordering an angel were... We often use family names when naming our children. We have five kids our oldest, the middle (triplets), and a youngest. All of them have a first or middle name that is from our family history. I felt as this was being discussed that when that name is given from a family line that that ancestor is given a spiritual world assignment of looking after that living relative. WOULDN"T THAT BE COOL! So Alma angel was going above and beyond their spirit world calling!!
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I get confused between the meanings of endless/eternal. If endless torment is not necessarily without end, is eternal life really forever? I am not a scriptorian so maybe these are very basic questions that everyone else knows the answer to. But hopefully someone here can give me some insight. Thank you.
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