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The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast
Welcome to The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast! Each weekday, we share a short (generally less than 10 minutes) episode to help you "feast upon the words ONE BITE AT A TIME" as you study Come Follow Me as an individual or as a family. If you’d like to see the video that corresponds with each video, check us out on YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram by searching “BOMSocks” or @bomsocks. And while you’re at it, please go check out our amazingly comfortable gospel-themed socks at www.BOMSocks.com…
Episodes
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BOM-BITES Episode #1296 - D&C 43:1-6 Deception and Protection
If I were Satan, I’d be having a heyday with the early Saints in 1831 while all the church leadership was still in process of moving to Ohio. He is so good at…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1295 - D&C 42:11-17 Teacher Training for Missionaries…and Anyone Called to Teach.
Back in 1831, missionaries were asked to “go forth” and teach the gospel. The problem? Most of these guys were farmers without any professional teaching…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1294 - D&C 42 "The Law" at Ohio vs. Sinai
Mt. Sinai and “The Ohio” aren’t too different in the fact that the Lord took his people out of the world to establish a holy people by giving them “the law” to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1293 - D&C 41 Edward Partridge: Simple Goodness
As dramatic as the story was for James Covel last week in sections 39-40, we learn a lot about the simple goodness of Edward Partridge from just a few verses…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1292 - D&C 37-40 “James Covel and the Cares of the World”
James Covel is such an interesting character study in the D&C. In some ways, I think we are more like him than we would like to admit. If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1290 - D&C 38:1-4 “I am the same…”
When Jesus Christ reminds us that he is “the same” who did great things in the past, he means business. He can most definitely do it; we just need to have…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1291 - D&C 38 “…the enemy in the secret chambers”
The Lord commanded the early Saints to go to the Ohio “because of the enemy”. Twice in this chapter he refers to that enemy being in “secret chambers”. I have…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1289 - D&C 37 “Go to The Ohio”
Ah, the mission to the Lamanites...that didn’t baptize any Lamanites. But it did give Parley Pratt a chance to catch up with an old friend. Great story! If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1288 - D&C 37-40 (intro) “and nothing shall prevail against them.”
As these early missionaries went out, they had all kinds of crazy experiences - some perilous, some humorous. Whatever the experience, they let God prevail! If…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1287 - Mark 16:1-7 “Angels Still Roll the Stone Away”
That stone wasn’t rolled away so Jesus could get out—it was so we could go in. He still removes obstacles so we can see clearly. 🙌🪨👣 If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1286 - John 14:27 “Peace That Doesn’t Make Sense (But Works Anyway)”
Peace isn’t always the absence of chaos—it’s the presence of Christ in the chaos. That promise still holds. Especially this week. 🕊️✝️ If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1285 - D&C 109-110 “Temple Cameos and Easter Echoes”
Did you know Jesus made an Easter cameo in Kirtland? 1800 years after the Resurrection. He still shows up—and not just in scripture. 🙏🏛️ If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1284 - Isaiah 53:3-5; Alma 7:11-13 “Easter Is for the Underdogs”
Sometimes Easter feels a little too perfect. But it’s actually all about broken people finding hope. That’s what makes it such good news. 💔➡️💛 If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Holy Week Episode #1283 - Luke 19:37-40 “If These Stones Can Praise…”
I love that Jesus said even rocks would praise Him if people didn’t. That’s Holy Week boldness right there. So if a rock can testify… maybe we can too. 🪨🙌 If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1281 - D&C 35 “…I call upon the weak things…to thresh the nations”
The Lord will often call upon the weak and ordinary things of the world to do some pretty extraordinary things. With the help of the Lord, the small and simple…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1282 - D&C 30-36 “Declare my gospel”
These early missionaries mentioned in D&C 30-36 set a foundation for many eventually joining the church. I will always have a special place in my heart for one…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1280 - D&C 34 “Wherefore, you (Orson) are my son;”
I love the stories of individuals in D&C 30-36. The one in D&C 34 with young Orson Pratt is relevant to anyone who is new to the faith and has just been called…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1279 - D&C 31 “…your family shall live“
The story of Thomas B. Marsh found in D&C 31 should give comfort to any missionary and their families as they depart from one another. If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1278 - D&C 30 “…open your mouth…”
I remember hearing of missionaries talking about a program called “OYM”. I thought it sounded odd until I learned what the acronym actually meant. Pretty…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1276 - D&C 29:1-8 “Lift up your hearts and be glad”
The Second Coming of the Savior will be a crazy and scary time for some, but the first few verses of D&C 29 contain some hopeful, helpful, and glad messages to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1277 - D&C 29:7-8 “The gathering of mine elect.”
Section 29 really introduces this concept of “the gathering” and it has really “captured the attention” of President Nelson...and he has really emphasized the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1275 - D&C 29:36-50 “…repentance and redemption”
Another aspect of the gospel that the world needs to hear is how the Fall is a crucial part of God’s plan of Happiness. And I think you’ll appreciate a nice…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1274 - D&C 29 (The Plan) “whose arm of mercy hath atoned for your sins”
One of the things that this world needs to hear to prepare for the Second Coming is that God has a perfect plan and Jesus Christ is our loving Savior. 🙏🏻 If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1273 - D&C 29:9-10 “For the hour is nigh…”
When the Lord says “I come quickly” in 1831, it could freak out a lot of people. The reality of it is that we are here to help prepare the world for the Second…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1271 - D&C 28 “thou shalt not command him who is at thy head,”
Satan’s greatest desire to do deceive us; so it is crucial that we understand the truths in D&C 28. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1272 - D&C 27:15-18 “Put on the whole armor of God…that where I am ye shall be also.”
The Armor of God is a staple in Christianity. Combine it with another foundational truth and you’ll see the constant need for armoring up! If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1270 - D&C 27:5-14 The Great Sacrament Meeting at Adam-Ondi-Ahman
If you’ve ever been to Adam-ondi-Ahman, then you know what a beautiful place it is. D&C 27 makes it even more beautiful when you learn what will take place…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1269 - D&C 27:2 (part two) “with an eye single to my glory—remembering”
In order to keep “eye single to the glory of God”, it will require us to focus without distraction. As we do this, I believe that is when we really unlock the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1268 - D&C 27:2 (part one) “it mattereth not what ye shall eat or what ye shall drink when ye partake of the sacrament…”
D&C 27:2 is a powerful and instructive verse. Sometimes we only remember the first part and that could potentially get us into trouble. If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1267 - D&C 26 “By common consent”
D&C 26 a great little section to help “strengthen, encourage, and instruct” us. You’ll never look at the piano the same! 🎹 If you’d like to view the video that…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1266 - D&C 25:12 “The song of the righteous”
I’ve always been one who has preached the importance of the hymns and their ability to really bless our lives. Good music is an essential part of our lives! 🎵…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1265 - D&C 25 (part one) Emma Smith - an “elect lady”
Emma Smith should forever hold a dear place in our hearts for all the good that she did and for all that she sacrificed in those early days of the Restoration…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1264 - D&C 24 “Even unto the end of thy days”
D&C 24 gives some wonderful counsel to dealing with difficulties. If the Lord is with us “even unto the end” of our days, then that will give us the ability to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1264 - D&C 24 “Even unto the end of thy days”
D&C 24 gives some wonderful counsel to dealing with difficulties. If the Lord is with us “even unto the end” of our days, then that will give us the ability to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1260 - D&C 20 (part two) Back to the basics
I once read that when Michael Jordan was off his game in any way, he would go back to the basics of shooting free throws. Likewise, I think when our…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1261 - D&C 21:4-7 “If we will sustain the prophet…”
I absolutely love our Prophet! So wise. So faith-filled. So optimistic about the future. If we will sustain him, the promises given to us are amazing. If you’d…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1259 - D&C 20 (part one) The Organization of the Lord’s Church
Section 20 is like the constitution of the Lord’s Church and can be a little daunting to read all at once, but if you dissect the section into little…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1258 - D&C 20-22 (intro) The Peter Whitmer Farm
This week we get to see HOW the church officially began...and today we’ll even take you on a little tour of WHERE it all began! If you’d like to view the video…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1257 - D&C 19:19 “Glory be to the Father”
We always say Jesus died for us—and that’s absolutely true. But D&C 19:19 gives us an even deeper reason—and because of that, we are blessed beyond measure. If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1256 - D&C 19:15-18 “That they might not suffer”
The Lord told Martin that suffering follows disobedience, but here’s the good news—Christ already paid the difficult price. His sacrifice makes ours possible…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1255 - D&C 19:4 “Every man must repent or suffer”
You would think that the shortest multiple choice quiz in D&C 19 would be a no-brainer. But you and I struggle with it all the time. If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1254 - D&C 19:23 “You shall have peace in me”
D&C 19:23 is pure gold—learn of Christ, listen to His words, and you’ll find peace. Martin Harris had a choice: let his past define him or trust the Lord and…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1252 - D&C 18:21-29; 40-41“Take upon them my name”
As members of the church, we covenant to take upon us the name of Jesus Christ. In scripture, there are well over 300 different names and titles of Christ. As…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1253 - D&C 19 (intro) “To the printing of the Book of Mormon”
Martin Harris gets a bad rap for his big mistake, but his faith and sacrifice were incredible. He even introduced Joseph to E.B. Grandin, making the Book of…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1251 - D&C 18:15-16 (part two) “how great will be your joy if you should bring many souls”
Sharing the gospel has a beautiful exponential ripple effect that just keeps on going. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
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BOM-BITES Episode #1250 - D&C 18:15-16 (part one) “Save it be one soul…”
I have a very strong testimony that when you share the gospel with one person - it is NEVER just one person. Just ask Alma… If you’d like to view the video…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1249 - D&C 18:11-14 “How great is his joy in the soul that repenteth!”
D&C 18:10 reminds us the worth of souls is great in the sight of God. We are His children and one of the best ways we can show our gratitude to him to bring…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1248 - D&C 18:10 “Remember the worth of souls is great”
D&C 18 contains one of the shortest verses in scripture, but man is it powerful! If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
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BOM-BITES Episode #1246 - D&C 15-16 “Declare repentance unto this people”
Two very identical sections with a most important message to not only to the Whitmer brothers, but for us today. Teaching repentance is what it all boils down…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1247 - D&C 17 “You shall testify (witness) of them”
What an amazing experience to have been chosen to fulfill ancient prophecy and be a witness to the plates like these good men got to do. The same process they…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1245 - D&C 14 David Whitmer - ”called to assist”
Today we are introduced to one of the first families of the Restoration, a family who provided their home and their testimonies to the establishment of this…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1243 - D&C 12 Joseph Knight - “temperate in all things”
The scriptures are full of “Best Supporting Actors” and in D&C 12 you get to meet a great one...an ever faithful, temperate, and devoted friend to Joseph Smith…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1244 - D&C 13; JSH 1:”76” “Days never to be forgotten…”
The events of a wonderful day in 1829 changed everything, and D&C 13 captures that power in just one verse! 🙏🏻 And then add Oliver Cowdery’s testimony (one of…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1242 - D&C 11:19-21 Heart, Might, Mind, Strength
We often hear the phrase “heart, might, mind, and strength”, but what does that mean? Hopefully D&C 11:19-20 adds a little clarity. 💕⚡️🧘💪🏻 If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1241 - D&C 11:11-14 “put your trust in that Spirit which leadeth to do good”
We love and revere Joseph Smith - and rightfully so. But let’s not forget about his equally amazing brother. Hyrum. The Lord gives him some wonderful counsel…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1240 - D&C 10 (part two) “Pray always, that you may come off conqueror”
In D&C 10, not only do we see Satan exposed for the fraud that he is, but we also see the true character of Jesus Christ and his goodness in helping us become…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1239 - D&C 10 (part one) “Satan stirreth them up...”
I remember a quote from Ezra Taft Benson which said that The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. Well this section of the D&C may be one of the best…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1238 - D&C 10 (part one) “my wisdom is greater than the cunning of the devil.”
I love D&C 10 for many reasons. God is in charge and he knows what he is doing. His plan is perfect and if we have faith in him and his plan, then Satan will…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1237 - D&C 6, 8-9 Powerful Principles Pertaining to Personal Promptings
D&C 6, 8-9 sections are full of Powerful Principles Pertaining to Personal Promptings...(like my alliteration??? 😂). I think I found over 30 of them, but why…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1236 - D&C 8:2-3 “I will tell you in your mind and in your heart”
D&C 8:2-3 have always fascinated me! Of all the great examples out there, why would the Lord use this one to describe personal revelation? After a little bit…