Come Follow Me: A Disciple's Journey: Recent Episodes
Jarrett Webster
Join as Jarrett discusses this year's Come Follow Me. Using Come Follow Me, the scriptures, and other church provided materials, Jarrett discusses how the lessons taught in Come Follow Me and the scriptures relate to life in the 21st century.
If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear (and there's a good chance your preparation will lead to unity!)
Our examples matter- ordinances and covenants increase your ability to receive spiritual gifts.
Crist institutes the sacrament and gives the 12 disciples the power and authority to bestow the Gift of The Holy Ghost.
An abbreviated discussion about Faith, Repentance, and other Gospel principles as learned in 3 Nephi 1-7.
Samuel the Lamanite stood on the city wall - came to warn the people, repentance was his call!
Faith like Nephi's is built over long periods of time. With action everyday, everyday, everyday.
Faith comes before miracles - without faith, you may miss the miracles in front of your face! Focus on the Lord and what matters most.
Can the still small voice be heard by a nation with rampant secret combinations?
sidenote: I could have made my monologue about chapter 6 about 4 hours long. I kept it brief because I love you all!
From Amish to member of The Church: How the Plan of Salvation helped one man on his journey.
A second episode because Alma and Amulek are boss! What is the seed? How do we plant it? How do we nurture it?
Bianca joins the show and, as always, brings a powerful testimony and amazing insights.
How to recognize Anti-Christ individuals and teachings. Most importantly, we CAN know real, eternal truth through the spirit.
1) Change is possible 2) Forgiveness (for yourself and others) is possible 3) We can have JOY not matter our situation!
The dreaded flashback within a flashback! Afflictions allow us to show forth our examples and enhance our ability to be missionaries.
Every character in these chapters offers rich lessons - Ammon, Aaron, Lamoni (and his dad), Abish, and more!
Coming in all the way from Guam - meet Leann. We discuss the trials of life and how they can benefit us and those around us.
Our trials refine us, but the promises of the Lord are sure and we can always turn to Christ!
Alma and Amulek teach the Plan of Salvation BEAUTIFULLY! The Lord supports us through challenging times.
The Book of Mormon was written for OUR day. For us and our problems, our challenges, our society.
The cure to all ills = JESUS
An interview with Shauna Douglas. How can we positively influence those in our circle? Shauna has great insights!
New leader - same ol' troubles! Remembering covenants keeps us safe and provides peace.
A quick thought about Alma's conversion and how we can all strive for the same type of experience.
There and back again - the back again part! Everyone is in Zarahemla and lived happily ever after! Just kidding! They had the same issues we face today. Wayward wards, wayward children. Their solution? The same as it is for us - The ATONEMENT
Devri is an author, motivational speaker, business owner, and all-around amazing person! Most of all, she is a great example of enduring through trials and looking to Christ.
https://devrificklin.com/
Listen in as Danica shares her experiences as young relief society president and how the Lord sustained her. Danica is fun, energetic, and brilliantly energetic. Be sure to check out her blog:
Danicaholdaway.com
Having seen, been to, and performed ordinances in over 100 temples (107!), Jacob and Emma Roberts have a unique perspective and testimony of the temple. Join in as we discuss temples, conference, prophets, and more!
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The beginning of there and back again! What can we learn about keeping our own records and the power of studying the scriptures? A lot!
The amazing Cali Black joins the show to discuss King Benjamin and his people's faith in God.
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Jarrett and Taylor discuss General Conference, service, and how King Benjamin's promise of happiness can be applied in our lives.
King Benjamin teaches his people about hearkening, service, and, most importantly, the Atonement of Jesus Christ and His coming.
What is better than one episode with Bianca Lisonbee? TWO! Two episodes with Bianca Lisonbee! Sister Lisonbee joins Jarrett for a discussion about conference, Easter, and the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Sister Lisonbee shares her humor and testimony in a way only she can.
Easter Come Follow Me topics are discussed.
Think your life is turned upside down by social distancing and quarantining? Try being on a mission, being told all foreign missionaries are evacuating (but they don't know how or when), and flying home 15 months sooner than you expected!
Elder Law shares insights and the power of the Book of Mormon
This week, my mind was caught up on how important it is to hear the word of the prophets, follow the word of the prophets, and prepare to do both.
I share the dangers of rejecting the prophet and the blessings of hearkening unto his/their words. When we prepare to hear the prophet we will "hear Him" (The Savior)
We bless our lives and others by following the prophet.
Light at the end of the tunnel. Let's join together in fast and prayer. As we do we WILL see mighty miracles.
President Ballard interview: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders-and-ministry/2020-03-26/coronavirus-covid-19-president-ballard-hope-encouragement-latter-day-saints-178413?fbclid=IwAR12VcPQnX0pGtQvofNmrBBeE55ythNTVUvYb78Mm1o9ouHM1Pu-YW_TVV8
Say goodbye to the small plates - they are full!!
Full of words
Full of the Spirit
Full of Christ!!
The allegory of the olive tree is about God's love!
We live in crazy times! But we can have peace, happiness, joy, and HOPE if we HEAR HIM! If we hear Him, we CANNOT be shaken!
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A quick note and invitation about the upcoming General Conference. Our world is CRAZY - we don't have to be.
Jacob is a great steward and minister - someone who truly loves and cares about the well-being of those whom he serves. To love others as yourself is to care about their well-being and want the best for them.
Jacob teaches the dangers of pride, love of money, and sexual sin. He testifies that the Atonement is for the sinner and for those who are pierced with deep wounds by the sins of others.
Jarrett and Kenny chat with Jason Smith. The discussion includes faith, the doctrine of Christ, following the prophet, and more!
Nephi's final testimony of the Doctrine of Christ. Just like his father, Lehi, Nephi has a chance to leave parting words to his family and people. What he chooses to conclude his record with is a beautiful testimony of Christ and the "plainness" of the gospel.
Pray always.
Endure to the End.
Stay by the tree!
Nephi warns of latter-day dangers and how we can avoid the snares of Satan. The Gospel is free for all to partake. By partaking of the Gospel we become a part of the Covenant people (House of Israel) and therefore the promises of the Lord are unto us! (remember all the things Isaiah said about those promise and gathering!?)
Jarrett talks with Lexi Brereton. Lexi is a recently returned RM who is full of joy and the light of the Gospel. Lexi's childhood was somewhat tumultuous and yet she has found peace and joy through the Gospel.
The words of Isaiah are great!
Some notes on how to understand Isaiah:
- Understand the manner of prophesying of the Jews
- Understand Jewish history
- Understand the geography of the land and location of cities
- Understand Jewish culture
- MOST IMPORTANTLY - Have faith in and a testimony of Christ
Southern Kingdom: Judah and Benjamin - Son of David - Ahaz - Jerusalem
Northern Kingdom: 10 Tribes - Ephraim - Pekah (Remaliah's son) - Samaria
Syria - Rezin - Rezin
Lions and Tigers and Isaiah! Oh my!
Jacob, with the help of Isaiah, beautifully explains how the promise of the Lord to gather scattered Israel will be fulfilled. He uses this promise to give his people (and us!) hope! Christ is the Holy One of Israel who has defeated that great monster, death and hell!
Joy and happiness are the rewards for the Covenant people of the Lord.
When technology strikes and your "bow breaks!"
Ideas to prepare for Spring Conference 2020
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A loving parent teaches and blesses his family before departing earth. Why is there opposition in all things? Why did Lehi behold the Glory of the Lord and how can we likewise behold the Glory of the Lord and be encircled about in the arms of his love?
Why are Laman and Lemuel such haters? What is prospering and what does it look like? How can we live after the manner of happiness?
These questions and more are discussed in this week's episode.
We sit down this week with Kat and Reed Seamons and discuss their life following Come Follow Me and how it is blessing their family. As we read this week in the Boom of Mormon about Nephi’s trials in the wilderness, Kat and Reed share about their trials with infertility, suicide, and addiction with family members and a family member who died defending the Book of Mormon. They also share the blessings of adoption, how “likening” the scriptures to their own lives, patriarchal blessing, the priesthood and prayer helped sustain them and their family.
Jarrett discusses the remainder of Lehi and his family's journey to the wilderness. An in-depth discussion on trial, pain, growth and the spirit. The journey through the wilderness is an allegory of sorts for our journey through mortality. Following the Liahona (the Spirit), keeps us in the fertile parts of the wilderness.
Isaiah chapters are hard but worth it! Nephi helps teach the words of Isaiah. How do they relate to us? We are a covenant people - THE covenant people. The Lord will redeem and remember His people.
Listen in as Jarrett chats with Bianca Lisonbee. Bianca discusses the importance of the restoration of plain and precious truths through the Book of Mormon, what her life would be like without those truths, and shares her conversion story.
Bianca is a devoted wife and mother, but she is, above all, a devoted disciple of Christ who has spent years serving missions and in other callings and capacities.
A discussion of Nephi's vision and its meaning. The purpose of miracles, deliverance, and the power of the Lord in our lives. The importance of covenants in our life as it pertains to power, hope, and faith.
Be like Nephi (Nephi didn't know everything and he got sad so it's ok if you don't know everything and feel sad too!)
Also, Jesus wins in the end.
Kenny sits down with long-time friend and mission companion James Abbott and discusses balancing a busy life as a young father, living the gospel, and leading his family of four - all the while working as a Director at his job, pursuing an MBA, and serving in many callings such as an Elders Quorum President, Counselor in the Bishopric, and now Stake Executive Secretary. We share some fun memories from our mission and talk about Lehi's vision, how he leads his family, and the different blessings they see from studying daily from Come Follow Me, making the Holy Ghost the priority teacher when learning, making covenants, humility, repenting about how Come Follow Me has been a great blessing for him and his family.
Lehi has a dream to bless his family. Join the study and discussion of Lehi's dream as it relates to his family and to us in 2020. Jarrett Discusses the omnipotence, omniscience, and all-loving nature of God. The relationship between chastening, love, testimony, and conversion are discussed.
Jarrett and Kenny are joined by entrepreneur, author, husband, father, and devoted disciple Scott Schwab. The discussion includes topics from Come Follow Me, the Book of Mormon (1 Nephi 1-7), teaching children, family home evening, and other related subjects. Listen as Scott describes his journey trying to teach his children in 2020.
In this episode, Jarrett discusses Lehi and his family and their journeyings to and from the wilderness. topics discussed are the importance of scriptures, trials, the power of God to deliver and guide our lives, the tender mercies of the Lord, revelation and more! This episode covers Come Follow me January 6-12 2020 1 Nephi 1-7
I sit down with Kenny Nielsen (co-host of the interview side of the podcast) to discuss how Come Follow Me blessed his family in 2019. We discuss questions like what would his life be like without the Book of Mormon? How will he and his family be studying Come Follow Me in 2020? We talk about everything from challenges to successes with Come Follow Me with a busy, young family.
Join as Jarrett introduces and discusses this year's Come Follow Me. Using Come Follow Me, the scriptures, and other church provided materials, Jarrett discusses how the lessons taught in Come Follow Me and the scriptures relate to life in the 21st century.
This week's discussion centers on the introductory pages of The Book of Mormon.