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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 #1235 - D&C 6 “Doubt not, fear not”
The words “doubt” and “fear” have been driving a lot of emotions and opinions over the last year or so. These are not new emotions, and Satan leverages those…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1234 - D&C 6-9 intro - part two Days of Harmony
Harmony, PA was a place of growth for the Restoration of the gospel. Oliver Cowdery played a huge role in the unfolding of this “marvelous work”. Indeed, as he…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1233 - D&C 6-9 intro - part one An Intro to Oliver Cowdery
I imagine that once Joseph had the ability to translate back, he was anxious to jump back in and try and catch up. The Lord is good and promised him “means”…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1232 - D&C 5 “Stop and stand still…”
As Martin Harris and Joseph were both healing from the events of losing the 116 pages, the Lord gives both of them some very important counsel that certainly…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1230 - D&C 3 (part three) “Remember, God is merciful”
Two of my favorite concepts about God are taught in the first 10 verses of D&C 3. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
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BOM-BITES Episode #1231 - D&C 4 “O ye that embark in the service of God”
D&C 4 has always been known as “The Missionary Section”, but it is not just for missionaries. It is for anyone with a desire to serve God. 😇 If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1229 - D&C 3 (part two) “you should not have feared man more than God.”
What does the idea of “fearing man more than God” look like today? If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
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BOM-BITES Episode #1228 - D&C 3 (part one) An Intro to Martin Harris
Martin Harris’s story is both inspiring and complicated, but a little context to D&C 3 will help you see how valuable he really was to the work of the Lord at…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1227 - JSH 1:55-60 “that I should be responsible for them”
After caring for these plates for at least 36 years on this earth and 1400 years on the other side, Moroni was ready to give Joseph charge of the plates...but…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1226 - JSH 1:38-39; D&C 2 “the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers”
Why did Moroni keep Joseph up all night quoting the same scriptures? These verses had everything to do with the work that Joseph was about to embark on - the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1225 - JSH 1:30-53 “he was a messenger sent from the presence of God to me”
Moroni is the perfect mentor and friend to Joseph, and he shows us how true friendship works in these verses. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1224 - JSH 1:29-33 “His name was Moroni”
Obviously Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith to tell him where the plates were buried and prepare him to get them. In my opinion, Moroni was the perfect mentor…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1223 - JSH 1:28 “the weakness of youth, and the foibles of human nature”
Other than the First Vision, we don’t really know a ton about Joseph’s teenage years. But, the JSH gives us a little into his character and possibly some…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1222 - JSH 1:21-26 “I have thought since, that I felt much like Paul”
After Joseph’s life altering vision, all kinds of people persecuted and didn’t believe him. He found solace in the company of some unlikely heroes...one in…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1221 - JSH 1:20 “…a disturber and an annoyer”
Whenever you have a spiritual experience - either before, after, or sometimes both, you’ve got to expect opposition in some form. I love the what Joseph refers…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1220 - JSH 1:11-19 The First Vision
I love reading the account of the First Vision! The way Joseph sought after truth is the same way we can do it in our day. 😀 If you’d like to view the video…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1219 - JSH 1:2-10 “A war of words and tumult of opinions”
It never ceases to amaze me to see history repeated in the scriptures. The same “war of words and tumult of opinions” is still as “incessant” today as it was…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1218 - JSH 1:1 “I have been induced to write this history”
The more I read the JSH, the more I see it as extremely relevant for our time. Who do you look to when you see others “militate” after the growth and progress…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1217 D&C 1:37-38
How grateful I am that during such a time of many “calamities”, the Lord calls a prophet to guide us in these latter days! Now, we just need to listen to him…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1215 D&C 1 - The Lord’s Preface
The preface of a book gives the author’s subject, scope, or aim. Section 1 of the Doctrine and Covenants certainly does all of that and more. Here is an intro…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1216 D&C 1:11-18 “after the image of his own God”
A calamity is “an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster”...which often comes when we try to do things “our own way”. If you’d…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1214D&C 1 Introduction/Context
Even though it's the opening chapter, D&C 1 wasn't given first chronologically—but it lays the foundation for everything that follows in the Doctrine and…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1211- D&C Introduction
BOM-BITES are back for the new year and we are so excited to study the Doctrine and Covenants with you. Here is a little intro to help you get started. 😀 If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1213 - Studying Church History
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BOM-BITES Episode 1212 - D&C Resources
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BOM-BITES Episode #1210 - Moroni 10 Conclusion “that which I have written is true”
As we are finishing up the Book of Mormon today, I wanted to share a personal experience with it that made a huge impact on my testimony of this amazing book…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1209 - Moroni 10:19 “The same yesterday, today, and forever”
Today’s episode is a short one, but it’s a good one. It’s one of my favorite principles of the gospel. So grateful that Moroni exhorted me to remember this. 🙏🏻…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1208 - Moroni 10:4-5 “If these things are NOT true”
Most everyone who has read the Book of Mormon is familiar with Moroni’s promise or challenge. But there is one word that to me, adds a different dimension to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1206 - Moroni 10 intro “a few words by way of exhortation”
Here we are! Last chapter of the BOM! And Moroni nails it with a few important “exhortations” for us, which will be our focus for this whole week.😀 If you’d…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1207 - Moroni 10:3 “…remember how merciful the Lord hath been”
One of the most important “exhortations” from Moroni is to have us remember how merciful the Lord has been in our lives. That message really seems to be the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1205 - Moroni 9 “May Christ lift thee up”
In the midst of all of the depravity and craziness, it is easy to be weighed down. Moroni 9 has a verse that can change everything about your view when you’re…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1204 - Moroni 8 “Little children are alive in Christ”
There are many reasons why Jesus invites us to “be as little children” - this chapter adds to it very well. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1202 - Moroni 7 (part one) “…it is by faith that miracles are wrought”
Do you believe in miracles? As long as we have faith that they will happen, prepare to be amazed by them. 😀 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1200 - Moroni 6 “Meetings are conducted by the power of the Holy Ghost”
Part 3 of Moroni’s “Priesthood Manual to future Lamanites”, he throws a ton of stuff into 9 short verses...the most interesting to me is a section that I like…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1199 - Moroni 4-5 The Sacrament Prayers
Does God have a favorite scripture? I really don’t know, but I think we make a pretty good case for a couple in today’s episode. 😀 If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1198 - Moroni 2-3 “by the power of the Holy Ghost, which was in them.”
In these opening chapters of Moroni, wanted future generations—including us—to understand how vital ordinances are and to feel the peace and power that come…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1197 - Moroni 1 “…I write a few more things”
Have you ever wondered why Moroni is at the top of most of our temples? Yes, I know - we won’t be seeing him up there as much in future temples, but I think…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1196 - Moroni/Light the World “LIVING, SHARING, INVITING, UNITING”
In addition to studying the book of Moroni in the month of December, we also get a chance to #lighttheworld. Today’s brief message introduces you to an idea we…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1194 - Ether 12:12, 16-18 “Miracles…by faith”
God has always been a God of miracles...ALWAYS! But our faith (in his will, his abilities, and his timing) are huge parts of whether or not that miracle will…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1195 - Ether 12:27 “Weak things become strong”
What a great week we’ve had sharing the various aspects on faith found in Ether 12. Verse 27 is a “go-to” verse for a lot of people, and it’s largely helped me…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1193 - Ether 12:4,9,11 “hope for a better world...which hope cometh of faith”
To quote the great character Andy DuFresne - “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And good things never die”. Please keep that in mind as we…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1192 - Ether 12:6 “…until AFTER the trial of your faith”
Why is our faith often tested through trials? I’ve got some great examples from some great people. If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1191 - Ether 12 overview “A FAITH MASTERCLASS”
Here it is - smack dab in the midst of a huge mess of bad kings and struggling people, Moroni gives one of the best masterclasses on faith - Ether 12. In fact…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1190 - Ether 9,11 “the people began to repent…the Lord did have mercy on them.”
In the midst of all the “Good King/Bad King” shenanigans of Ether 6-11, there a simple little principle that I love and have a strong testimony of. 😊 If you’d…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1189 - Ether 7-11 (part two) Good King, Bad King (Part two)
Alright friends - today’s episode is a little study of Jaredite “Good King, Bad King”...and the lessons we can learn from them. 🤴 If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1188 - Ether 7-11 (part one) Good King, Bad King (Part one)
It seems to be a huge turning point for most societies. We see it in the Old Testament, with the Nephites, and here with the Jaredites. The brother of Jared’s…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1187 - Ether 6:2-12 “…the wind did never cease to blow towards the promised land”
Been looking forward to this one. One of my favorite sections of the B.O.M. So relevant and timely, and so applicable for the crazy voyage we are each on. The…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1186 - Ether 6-11 intro “Doubtless a great mystery is contained within these plates,”
When King Limhi first saw these plates, his response was “Doubtless a great mystery is contained within these plates,”. Boy, was he right! This week’s CFM…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1185 - Ether 3 “O Lord, thou canst do this.”
I love the faith of the brother of Jared! There are some fantastic phrases and principles in Ether 3 that could really help us all see more of God in our…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1184 - Ether 2:16-25 “What will ye that I should prepare for you?”
Ah, barge building! So many wonderful life lessons. God is so anxious to help us...and also for us to learn how to properly utilize him in our own “barge…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1183 - Ether 2:1-15 “…he remembered not to call upon the name of the Lord.”
When we only pray in crises, we start to see God as a “repairman” rather than our daily guide and companion. If we think of God day and night, not just when…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1182 - Ether 1 “…cry unto the Lord”
Prayer can literally change the night to day and our consistency in prayer can and should be a great strength in our lives. Enjoy! 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1181 - Ether introduction “Moroni abridges the writings of Ether”
There is something so familiar about the Book of Ether. It’s like I’ve already been reading it all year. 😀. Hope you enjoy today’s brief episode as we start a…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1180 - Mormon 8-9 “…that ye may learn to be more wise than we have been.”
When we are always looking to condemn or cancel people - past or present, it becomes nearly impossible for us to notice “a God of miracles” in our lives…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1179 - Mormon 8 “I speak unto you as if ye were present”
The Book of Mormon is for our day! It wasn’t written for them, there, and then. It is most definitely for me, here, and now! 😀 If you’d like to view the video…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1178 - Mormon 7 “THIS is written…that ye may believe THAT”
I love the Bible! Both Old and New Testaments! So many great stories of faith and courage, so many heroes, so many wonderful scripture verses. One of the main…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1177 - Mormon 8:14 (part two) “The record thereof is of great worth…”
Here is a chance to share with us a part of the B.O.M. that has been “of great worth” to you so far this year. Please comment and share - we’d love to hear! 😁…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1176 - Mormon 6:6; 8:14 (part one) “The plates thereof are of no worth…”
Mormon loved his people...and his enemies - no doubt about that! Because of that, he felt a great yearning to share with them that which to him was of “great…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1174 - Mormon 2-5 “…clasped in the arms of Jesus”
Ok, truth be told - after chapter 1, Mormon 2-5 is a pretty sad and depressing tale of a very wicked and disobedient people. That said, Mormon loved them and…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1175 - Mormon 6 “O ye fair ones”
In the midst of a super sad and tragic chapter, there are a couple of nice things to point out. Makes me love and respect Mormon even more. 😇 If you’d like to…