A podcast based on the “Come, Follow Me” Curriculum but geared towards teenagers.

“The greatest yardstick of success is to see how much your daily walk can be like Christ’s—how closely you can walk each moment in His steps.”

Ezra T. Benson

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Ep. 124 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 46-48 “Seek Ye Earnestly The Best Gifts”
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Ep. 124 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 46-48 “Seek Ye Earnestly The Best Gifts”

(Math 12th - May 18th) Listen to this "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 46-48 “Seek Ye Earnestly The Best Gifts” Principles and Insights about the gift of Charity and finding the balance between loving and accepting those that believe different than we do while also holding true to what we believe. Principles and truths about the gifts of the spirit and how we can have confidence in our ability to access them even when we struggle in keeping God’s commandments!

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Ep. 123 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 45
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Ep. 123 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 45

(Math 5th - May 11th) Listen to this "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 45 “The Promises Shall Be Fulfilled” Principles and Insights about the Savior’s role as our mediator and advocate with the Father. Principles and insights about what it means to stand in holy places and to not be moved. And a few thoughts about how to hold on to the Savior’s promises even when going through difficult challenges, discouragement and despair!

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Ep. 122 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 41-44
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Ep. 122 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 41-44

(April 28th - May 4th) Listen to this future "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 41-44 “My Law to Govern My Church.” Principles and Insights about the relationship between following Christ and following his law. Insights and principles about what some of those laws are and why they are so blatantly disregarded by the world. And finally a few thoughts about why following his law is so important and how following his law can not only effect our lives but but also our hearts, minds and spirits!

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Ep. 121 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 37-40
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Ep. 121 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 37-40

(April 21st - April 27th) Listen to this weeks "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 37-40 “If Ye Are Not One Ye Are Not Mine” Principles and truths about how God feels about the weaknesses we have in following him and keeping his commandments as we try to become one with him. Principles and truths about one of the greatest blessings that comes to us through following him and keeping his commandments and why it is worth every effort to follow them, even if we at times feel that they might be restrictive. And finally a few thoughts about what it means to “be one” and how the closer we come to Christ, the closer we come to each other!

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Ep. 120 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Easter Lesson
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Ep. 120 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Easter Lesson

(April 14th - April 20th) Listen to this weeks "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles about one of the greatest days in both the earth’s and mankind’s history…Easter Sunday. In this episode we’ll look at what exactly this day means to us. Most importantly how to face the dark Friday’s of our own lives and have faith and trust that through the Savior’s power and atonement we to can rise above them. This is the significance of the empty tomb. Christ is no longer experiencing the pain, heartache, sorrow and brokenness of mortality…simply put, “He is not here, for He is RISEN!” This statement also becomes an invitation to each of us to rise with Him above and out of whatever dark places we find ourselves in. Because the Savior has risen from the tomb completing His atonement, he now stands ready, willing and able to help us RISE with Him as well!

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Ep. 119 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 30-36
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Ep. 119 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 30-36

(April 7th - April 13th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 30-36 “Lift Up Your Voices to Declare My Gospel” Principles and insights about missionary work as a part of the restoration and the promised blessings and instructions given to those that choose to participate in the greatest work on the earth today…the work of the gathering of Israel. We’ll look at the promises made to those who feel inadequate and overcome the fear to open their mouths and share their testimonies with others. Finally we’ll take a look at all the reasons why the Lord calls upon the weak things of the earth to do his work!

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Ep. 118 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 29
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Ep. 118 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 29

(March 31th - April 6th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 29 “Jesus Christ Will Gather His People” Principles and insights about the latter-day gathering of Israel and who it is that will hear his call to gather and why he is gathering us. Principles also about the spiritual nature of the Lord’s laws and commandments and how we to can develop a “spiritual first” mindset. And finally a few thoughts about why there is opposition in all things and how our bad days can actually help us better appreciate the good ones!"

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Ep. 117 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 27-28
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Ep. 117 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 27-28

(March 24th - March 30th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 27-28 “All Things Must Be Done In Order” Principles and insights about the sacrament and how to better access the Savior’s power through it and other aspects of the gospel. Principles and insights about the Armor of God and how to better protect ourselves from Satan’s attacks. And finally a few thoughts about the order of revelation in the church.

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Ep. 116 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 23-26
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Ep. 116 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 23-26

(March 17th - March 23rd) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 23-26 “Seek for the Things of a Better World.” Principles and insights about the danger of Pride and how to avoid and overcome it. Principles and truths to help us when life gets challenging and how to draw strength from the Lord during these times as well as what it means and what it looks like to be an “elect lady” in the eyes of the Lord!

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Ep. 115 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 20-22
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Ep. 115 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 20-22

(March 10th - March 16th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 20-22 “The Rise of the Church of Christ .” Principles and insights about the organizing and formation of Christ’s Church as a part of the restoration and why it is needed! Principles and insights about all of the blessings that have and can come to us as members of the Lord’s church. Two of which blessings the Lord focuses on specifically in these sections. The blessing and importance of having a living prophet to lead and guide the Church and the importance and blessing it is to have access to God’s priesthood power in it as well!

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Ep. 114 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 19
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Ep. 114 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 19

(March 3rd - March 9th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Section 19 “Learn of Me.” Principles and insights about how one of the greatest decisions we will ever make. The decision to repent. Also why repentance is such a gift and how it clearly shows how much God loves his children. Principles about why God allows suffering and pain as a part of the repentance process and how it can help promote change. And lastly how to better find peace in our lives, through finding peace in Christ!

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Ep. 113 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 18
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Ep. 113 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 18

(February 24th - March 2nd) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Section 18 “The Worth of Souls is Great” Principles and insights about how to “rely on what is written” in the Book of Mormon to help you build your faith, family and the church. Principles and truths about your individual worth and how to care less about what the world says about you and more about what God says about you. And lastly a few thoughts about where some of life’s greatest and lasting joy can come from.

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Ep. 112 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 12-17
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Ep. 112 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 12-17

(February 17th - February 23rd) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 12-17. Principles and insights about how how to find personal security and fulfillment in life, without attention and the limelight. Principles about the ministering of Angels and the keys that can call down the help we need from Heaven. And finally a few thoughts about how the world views worth compared to what the Lord says will be of the most worth to us in the end.

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Ep. 111 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 10-11
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Ep. 111 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 10-11

(February 3rd - February 9th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 10-11. Principles and insights about how Satan works. His methods, his plans, the lies, and deceits he uses but most importantly how to conquer him through the power of prayer! Also principles and insights that can help us to better understand and find our purpose and part in the Lord’s work and in the restoration. And finally how we can learn to put our trust in that spirit which leadeth to do good!

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Ep. 110 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 6-9
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Ep. 110 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 6-9

(February 3rd - February 9th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 6-9. Principles and insights about to overcome fear and doubt when facing uncertainty. And Principles and insights that related to feeling, hearing and recognizing the voice of the spirit and how to utilize this amazing gift to make decisions correctly in life. Whether it’s where to go to school, what to do for work or even who to date and marry, we can learn to make more decisions correctly when we learn to walk correctly by the spirit!

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Ep. 109 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 3-5
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Ep. 109 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C 3-5

(January 27th - February 2nd) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 3-5. Principles and insights about how good God is at the work he is doing and why we should have all the confidence in the world in Him and his ability to help us, shape us and save us. His work is truly Marvelous! Also Principles and insights to help us especially trust him during those times we feel trapped, stuck, and like there’s no way things can work out. Times when we may feel pressured to choose between what is right and what is easy. And finally an insight into the most important quality to have in order to be called to participate in his “Marvelous” work, whether that be serving on a mission, in a calling, or any other opportunity to grow that we have…especially when we might not feel good enough or able to complete what God asks of us to do!

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Ep. 108 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - JSH 1:27-65 & D&C 2
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Ep. 108 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - JSH 1:27-65 & D&C 2

(January 20th - January 27th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Joseph Smith History 1:27-65. “The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to the Fathers” Principles and insights from Joseph’s youth and Moroni’s visit. Principles about what Joseph refers to as the “weakness of youth” how to recognize those that are true friends in your life. And finally a few thoughts about not just the work that God had for Joseph to do, but the work God has for you to do!

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Ep. 107 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - JSH 1:1-26
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Ep. 107 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - JSH 1:1-26

(January 13th - January 19th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from Joseph Smith History 1:1-26. Principles and insights about the pattern for revelation that is taught in the account of the First Vision. A patter that we can follow and apply whenever we lack wisdom or are in need of heavenly help. Also the important and life changing truths about God and his Gospel that were discovered as a result of the first vision. Truths that have now impacted millions all over the word and continue to impact the world today. And finally we’ll look principles and truths related to the reality of Satan and the powers of darkness that will always work against us whenever we try to approach God!

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Ep. 106 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - Doctrine and Covenants Section 1
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Ep. 106 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - Doctrine and Covenants Section 1

(January 6th - January 12th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles from section 1, the Lord’s Preface to the Doctrine and Covenants. In this section we will look at principles related to hearing the Lord’s voice and hearing the voice of warning, which is unto all people. We’ll look at some principles and truths regarding how the Lord knew of the challenges and calamities we would face in the last days and how calling a prophet and the restoration was meant to help us face them. Vital truths about the role of prophets and apostles and hearing the Lord’s voice through them. After all as he states, they are one and the same!

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Ep. 105 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - The Restoration of the Fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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Ep. 105 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - The Restoration of the Fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

(December 30th - January 5th) Listen to this upcoming “Come Follow Me” for teens episode for insights and principles about the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Principles and thorughts about the Great Apostasy. What led to it and why a restoration was needed. Principles and insights about how the Lord’s Church and Gospel were restored and how it was foretold in scripture. And most importantly the patterns that can be seen in both the Apostasy and the Restoration and how they can be applied to our individual lives. Those patterns when followed will either bring a growing darkness into our life or a restored light!

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