STVS Come Follow Me: Recent Episodes
Ryan Anderson
CFM Jan 24 2021 Doctrine and Covenants 6-9 with Matt Smith, Nikki Bridge, and David Chamberlain
In this episode we look at how we can see the character of Christ and His mercy in the destructive signs of His death in the 3 Nephi.
In this episode we look at how forgetting spiritual experiences leave us vulnerable to temptation.
This episode discusses how we see the Abrahamic covenant in the teachings of Samuel the Lamanite.
A special 5th Sunday CFM discussion by members of the Stake Presidency and their wives. We discuss principles found in Helaman chapters 7-12.
In this episode we look at the flip in roles between the Nephites and the Lamanites. How did this happen and what does this mean for us?
In this episode we discuss the final chapters of Alma with Moroni's letter to Pahoran. We discuss if we side with Moroni or Pahoran or is there a possible third way to look at it.
In Alma 47, we read about the interactions of Amalikiah and the Lamanite leader Lahonti. In this episode we discuss lessons that we can learn from this interaction.
In this episode we look at the role contention and its close cousin, dissension, play in the continuous cycle of warfare in the Book of Alma. We also discuss some of the practical tips for avoiding contention in our lives.
In this episode we discuss who Shiblon is and any clues about him from this chapter that might apply to us today.
Alma teaches his sons to instruct them more fully about the word of God. What does he have to say to them about the joy of repentance?
Why does Alma and Amulek choose this time and audience to teach this important truth and what are they actually saying?
This episode we look at the Anti-Christ Korihor. What is it that Mormon wants us to understand about this man and his evil doctrine that earns him the title Anti-Christ? What can we learn from Alma about how to address this kind of enemy to Christ?
What does the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehies teach us about our own covenants? Can we see the blessings of consecration and sacrifice as we strive to keep our covenants?
What can we learn about the role women play in the Book of Mormon, and especially in the story of Ammon and his brothers.
In this episode, we explore why Ammon teaches Lamoni about the plan of redemption and why redemption is such a hopeful thing for Lamoni to understand.
In this episode, we discuss how Ammon showed us what it means to truly love and serve. And how this sincere service opened doors for him to be able to teach a people who have never had open hearts to hear the gospel message. What can this do to increase your power to teach?
This episode examines some of the attributes of the Sons of Mosiah that made them powerful teachers. How can these same attributes be incorporated in our own efforts to be teach with power?
Alma 5 has 41 different questions. These questions were intended to force the people to reflect on their personal spiritual state. In this podcast we discuss why these question are asked and how we can look at these questions with an eye of faith that will lead us back to God's presence.
In this episode we discuss the rise and fall of the Amlicites, followers after the order of Nehor who strive to put a wicked man to be king. They are characterized as having marked themselves with red on their foreheads as a way to distinguish themselves.
In this episode we discuss the philosophy of Nehor and why his teachings are so dangerous. We also discuss how these teachings can be revealed as false and what the gospel teaches that complete these teachings.
In this episode we will discuss the role of an institutional church in helping Heavenly Father's children receive eternal life.
In this episode we discuss a scriptural foil. In literature, a foil is a character or event that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character or event. The objective is to highlight the traits of the other. The term foil, though generally being applied to a contrasting character, may also be used for any comparison that is drawn to portray a difference between two things. In this case we discuss the contrasting stories of deliverance between the people of Limhi and the people of Alma as found in Mosiah 19-24.
What are covenants and what are the fruits of covenant keeping? We will discuss what Alma teaches his people at the waters of Mormon about the covenants.
This episode addresses how Abinadi uses the teachings of Isaiah to teach the wicked priests of Noah. Why is this significant and what does it teach us about Christ?
This episode with discuss the Christology of Abinadi, what does he want us to know about Jesus Christ, His role and mission, and how salvation comes through His name.
What can we learn more about the life and mission of the Lord, Jesus Christ through the events found in Mosiah 12-17 and the experience of Abinadi? Consider what other types of Christ are found in these passages.
We discuss President Nelson's answer to the following question: Is it hard to be a prophet?
How can we look at Abinidi differently through Pres Nelson's lens? We continue our discussion of the role of prophets today.
Why do we sustain the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve as Prophets AND Seers AND Revelators? What can we learn from Mosiah 8 that will help us value the role of living prophets today?
"Who wondereth that they (Limhi's people) are in bondage, and that they are smitten with sore afflictions?" (Mosiah 7:28) This is a questions that we should sometimes ask ourselves when we are experiencing spiritual bondage. When our choices have gone contrary to God's commandments and we experience sadness, guilt, and darkness, we can "turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, put [our] trust in him, and serve him with all diligence."(Moshiah 7:33) He then promises us deliverance from bondage.
What do you know about God that gives you faith in Him? How can this faith grow into knowledge?
What does it really mean to be a natural man and how can we rely on the Atonement of Jesus Christ to become a saint.
In this episode we discuss the parallels between the setting of King Benjamin's discourse and the ancient Israelite Feast of the Tabernacle. We also discuss how this holy setting adds depth to what King Benjamin wants his people to understand, beginning with service to God.
This episode, Brothers Anderson will take a different approach to the law of chastity, and what Jacob is teaching on the subject.