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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 #1173 - Mormon 1:15 “tasted…of the goodness of Jesus.”
I love how prophets often compare their experience with spiritual things with food. Words like “feasting”, “hungering and thirsting”, and “tasting” help me…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1172 - Mormon 1:2 “Quick to observe”
Two of the greatest compliments a person (let alone a 10 year-old!) could ever receive - and what a blessing those qualities of Mormon have been to us! If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1171 - Mormon Intro “And now I, Mormon, make a record…”
I LOVE MORMON! This guy! I have grown to love him more than I ever have this time reading the B.O.M. Yes, I am proudly a member of The Church of Jesus Christ…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1169 - 4 Nephi Overview“…how blessed were they!”
Can you imagine the daunting task of trying to describe how to be successful as a nation in a few short paragraphs? Much respect to Mormon and his editing…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1170 - 4 Nephi 1:1-19“…surely there could not be a happier people”
I love how instructive 4 Nephi is! And it parallels so closely to our own society. To quote Marjorie Hinckley “I have two choices. I can choose to be happy or…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1168 - 3 Nephi 29-30 “…the Lord will remember his covenant”
3 Nephi 29-30 are yet another great reminder how important covenants, and particularly “the NEW covenant” of the Book of Mormon are to our loving Heavenly…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1167 - 3 Nephi 28 “…save it were three””
Ah, the disciples affectionately known as the THREE NEPHITES! What a great story! Definitely more questions than answers when it comes to these three…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1166 - 3 Nephi 27 “…even as I am”
3 Nephi 27 is full of all kinds of goodness...especially to any who are “trying to be like Jesus” and getting frustrated because they keep falling short…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1164 - 3 Nephi 24 “…prove me now herewith”
Since this week has been all about covenants...why does God REALLY command us to pay tithes and offerings to him? Hopefully we can shed some light on that…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1163 - 3 Nephi 22 “…with great mercies will I gather thee”
I love this 3 Nephi 22! Probably one of the most marked up of all my BOM chapters...and it’s from Isaiah! 😂. So grateful for the Lord’s mercy and goodness to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1162 - 3 Nephi 20-21 “I will remember the covenant…”
When we talk about covenants, the history of the house of Israel, how God feels about Israel, and a way to gather scattered Israel - you’ll see why these…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1161 - 3 Nephi 20-26 overview “…great are the words of Isaiah”
What name strikes fear into the hearts of most every faithful Book of Mormon reader? ISAIAH! Don’t just skip these chapters with a lame crossword puzzle or…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1160 - 3 Nephi 18:16,24-25, 30-32; 19:1-3 “I shall heal them and YE shall be the means”
We invite, testify, and hold up the light of Christ—then we let Jesus handle the healing. Let’s not mix up those roles. If you’d like to view the video that…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1159 - 3 Nephi 18:15-21 “Watch and pray always…in my name”
How do you actually 'pray always' without feeling overwhelmed? Jesus gave us a simple answer—just start with one prayer at a time and watch what happens. 🙏 If…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1158 - 3 Nephi 18 “Always”
In a world that is constantly overwhelmed and distracted, what does it really look like to “always” remember the Savior. If you’d like to view the video that…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1157 - 3 Nephi 17:4-25 “one by one”
How does the God of sheep, humans, worlds, and universes without number work with them??? One by one... 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1156 - 3 Nephi 17:1-3 “go, ponder, ask, prepare”
When you’ve just watched 10 hours of General Conference over a two day period and you’re a little overwhelmed with all of it...you know who understands? Jesus…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1155 - 3 Nephi 15-16 “…one fold, and one shepherd.”
Jesus is most definitely “The Good Shepherd” and he knows each one of his sheep by name and wants to bring them all the gospel message. But when you start…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1154 - 3 Nephi 14:1-5 “…Judge not, that ye be not judged.”
As our feet are pointed in the “Perfection Direction”, Understanding the difference between being judgmental vs. being judicious can be a difficult…
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BOM-BITES A Episode #1153 - 3 Nephi 13:25-34 “your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need…”
When qwe are perplexed and distressed and our future appears to be uncertain, don’t worry…about a thing 🎶 God knows what our future is like. And as we put a…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1152 - 3 Nephi 12:48-13:1-18 “…do not your alms before men”
Does God expect us to be perfect? Yes...eventually, and only through the Atonement and mercy of Jesus Christ. In our efforts to work on perfection, there is a…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1151 - 3 Nephi 12-14 (overview) “The Sermon at the Temple”
How can the command “I would that ye should be perfect...” motivate us rather than frustrate us? Hopefully these next few days of “The Sermon at the Temple”…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1150 - 3 Nephi 11 (part two) “…no disputations among you…”
Right out of the gates, Jesus wants his doctrine very clearly understood by the Nephites...and all of us. And it is pretty simple stuff! If you’d like to view…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1149 - 3 Nephi 11 (part one) “Behold, I am Jesus Christ”
The “day of days” has arrived! HE’S HERE! What more can I say? 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the video that goes with this podcast, click here
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BOM-BITES Episode #1148 - 3 Nephi 10 “…as a hen gathers her chickens”
During times of uncertainly and confusion, isn’t it nice to have the imagery of a mother hen gathering and protecting her beloved chicks? He’s done it before…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1147 - 3 Nephi 9 “…mine arm of mercy is extended towards you”
Just like one of the more well-known Isaiah prophecies - “For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.” Not to punish them…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1146 - 3 Nephi 8 “Great and terrible”
Here it is - “The Great and Terrible” day of the Lord that prophets for hundreds of years have been prophesying about and pleasing with the people to prepare…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1145 - 3 Nephi 6-7 “…they did yield themselves…”
Our theme for this whole week - If you knew that the most important event to ever happen to you were coming in just a few years, could you stay patient and…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1144 - 3 Nephi 5-6 “I am a disciple of Jesus Christ”
Yay! The Nephites are righteous...for a couple chapters! 😂. There’s actually some great insights on what it means to be a “disciple” of Jesus Christ and why…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1143 - 3 Nephi 3-4 “…they were prepared”
Satan is always going to try and flex and intimidate you, but if you are prepared, he’ll have no power! Not today, Satan! 😇 If you’d like to view the video…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1142 - 3 Nephi 1-2 “…the people began to forget”
How does someone reason away “a day, a night, and a day” without any darkness? Sounds like we need to be more careful with protecting and preserving our…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1141 - 3 Nephi 1 “…on the morrow come I into the world”
The believing Saints at this time in the Book of Mormon were desperate for the sign that a prophet had promised. Their lives depended on it. For us, when…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1140 - Helaman 16 “…the most believing part”
As we are getting closer to the coming of the Savior to the world, the people in the Book of Mormon break into “parts”. It is introspective to wonder which…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1139 - Helaman 13:24-27 “…if a prophet come among you”
This is kind of a “part 2” from yesterday about our not only our absolute need for a prophet, but how we respond to him when he lovingly calls us to repent. 😇…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1137 - Helaman 13 The promises to the Lamanites
For nearly 2/3 of the Book of Mormon, the Nephites have been “the good guys” while the Lamanites were “the bad guys”. Now, they’ve switched places! What…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1138 - Helaman 13-16 Samuel, a Lamanite
What was it that got the Nephites so angry at Samuel the Lamanite that they wanted to kill him? Well, it’s the same message that prophets have been sharing as…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1136 - Happy 100th Birthday! Celebrating President Russell M. Nelson
Happy 100th birthday to beloved Prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. What a wonderful, historic event to celebrate a man who has helped me improve my life in…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1135 - Helaman 12 “How quick…how slow…”
Mormon is THE best editor around! I love his “directors cut” commentary on the state of the Nephites here. And I love his almost poetic description of why we…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1134 - Helaman 11 “In the space of not many years”
One of President Holland’s favorite quotes is “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”.. Welcome to Helaman 11! I hope we can learn from…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1133 - Helaman 10 “…as he was thus pondering”
I came across a great quote a while back...”Wonder is retained by wise pondering”. Pondering is becoming a lost art. What a great thing it would be to take…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1132 - Helaman 8-9 “the words which he had said were true”
“We doubt not the Lord, nor his goodness. We’ve proved him in days that are past. The wicked who fight against Zion will surely be smitten at last.” Perfect…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1131 - Helaman 7 “O repent ye, repent ye!”
Helaman 7 is a crazy chapter - it makes me love our wonderful prophet and the message he shares from Christ even more. 🙏🏻 If you’d like to view the video that…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1130 - Helaman 5:12 “…the rock of our Redeemer…which is a sure foundation”
Helaman 5:12! One of the most applicable verses to our lives! I’d love your insights as you watch the video today - please comment below so we can learn…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1129 - Helaman 5:1-11 “O Remember, remember…”
The word ‘Remember’ - “to put memories and members back together”. Now I can see why this might be the most important word EVER! 😀 If you’d like to view the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1128 - Helaman 4-5 The Pride Cycle
Ah, the infamous "Pride Cycle"...Or, maybe it could be the wonderful “Blessing and Prosperity Cycle”! Guess it depends on what parts we choose to get stuck in…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1127 - Helaman 2-3 “…lay hold upon the word of God”
The CHURCH is true! But what about its members who profess to believe in it??? It is super important to develop the skills and mindset to differentiate between…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1126 - Helaman 1 “…a serious difficulty among the people of the Nephites”
Welcome to the book of Helaman! Boy, you want to talk about a relevant chapter for our day? Mormon most definitely saw our time and our day. 😁 If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1125 - Alma 54-55, 62 “…in his anger”
This was a tough one! Anger is such a hard topic because it comes so naturally for many, but we don’t have to be a slave to it. In a world that often claims…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1123 - Alma 59-60 “…Bestir yourselves”
So, I know I am taking these two chapters out of context, but after reading them - I actually felt motivated to get out and do good things. Do these chapters…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1124 - Alma 61 “…it mattereth not”
Why don’t we have more kids in the church named after Pahoran??? I think he is as much of a hero as Ammon, Nephi, etc. And what makes him a hero is very…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1122 - Alma 53, 56-58 “…We do not doubt our mothers knew it..”
Gotta love everything about these Striplings! And who do we largely have to thank? Moms and Grandmas...you have an assignment in this episode! Watch carefully…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1120 - Alma 51-52 “Teancum was ready…”
We must evict the enemy NOW with a sense of urgency; and never let the enemy “flatter us out of our strongholds” If you’d like to view the video that goes with…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1119 - Alma 49-50 Prepared, fortified, and happy
When proper preparation and fortification takes place, weak areas of our live can become strong, which can also help us find happiness in the midst of…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1118 - Alma 46-48 Moroni and the Title of Liberty
We must be “fixed with a determined resolution” to avoid one very wicked man’s deceptions. And when one righteous man stands up courageously for their beliefs…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1117 - Alma 43-44 “…because of their armor”
When properly armed and prepared - including maintenance by the word of God, we will be better able to defend ourselves against the adversary. If you’d like to…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1116 - Alma 43-52 Intro to the War Chapters
BOM-Bites are back with a quick intro to what are known as “The War Chapters". They're not just about what they're about. The same principles that you see in…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1115 - Alma 39-42 The Great Plan of Happiness
Hey folks! The BOMSocks team is OOO, so we’re doing things a little differently this week! BOM-BITE #1115 is a special, extra long episode that will cover the…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1114 - Alma 38 “Because of your steadiness”
Whatever you do - don’t forget about Shiblon! | want to be just like him! I also need to work on the things that his dad counsels him to do in this great…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1113 - Alma 37 “God has entrusted you with These things”
Alma understood the great responsibility of the scriptures in his life, the life of his family, and future generations. It is vitally important for all of us…
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BOM-BITES Episode #1112 - Alma 37:6-7 “Small and simple things = great things”
One of the most powerful truths found in the scriptures is that the small things we do often produce the biggest results. If you’d like to view the video that…