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Ward Preacher Podcast

Ward Preacher Podcast

By Brett Jensen

An unofficial, unapologetic look at the Come Follow Me study curriculum for the scriptures of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Ward Preacher PodcastMar 08, 2020

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The End

The End

Our Come Follow Me journey over the past four years has been rewarding.  We wrap up this podcast talking about the time between the Old and New Testaments, and the wisdom to seek Christ.  Thank you for studying with me!

Dec 18, 202218:33
The Return of Elijah

The Return of Elijah

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Malachi.  We discuss his approach in asking questions, what it means to rob God, and the return of Elijah the Tishbite.  Study with me!

Dec 11, 202226:44
Consider Your Ways

Consider Your Ways

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Haggai and Zechariah.  We discuss coming back from exile, the coming of Christ, and the admonition to consider your ways.  Study with me!

Dec 04, 202223:13
A Strong Hold in the Day of Trouble

A Strong Hold in the Day of Trouble

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah.  We discuss a pure language, imminent destruction, and a strong hold in the day of trouble.  Study with me!

Nov 27, 202222:10
A Whale of a Problem

A Whale of a Problem

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Jonah and Micah.  We discuss a forgotten prophet, and how Jonah helps us avoid myopic thinking.  Study with me!

Nov 21, 202225:27
Why would God stop using prophets?

Why would God stop using prophets?

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Amos and Obadiah.  We discuss prophets, spiritual famine, and saviors on Mount Zion.  Study with me!

Nov 13, 202219:20
God wants you to stop acting like a harlot

God wants you to stop acting like a harlot

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Hosea and Joel.  We discuss the applications of Hosea to "shame culture" and the promise of forgiveness.  Study with me!

Nov 06, 202221:35
Cut Without Hands: The Unfailing Kingdom

Cut Without Hands: The Unfailing Kingdom

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Daniel.  We discuss incredible courage, apocalyptic visions, and one of the most important visions in the Bible.  Study with me!

Oct 30, 202250:15
Eyes, Wheels, Sticks, and Other Enigmas in Ezekiel

Eyes, Wheels, Sticks, and Other Enigmas in Ezekiel

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the book of Ezekiel.  We discuss a key to understand his symbolic visions, connections to the Book of Mormon, and the promise of restoration.  Study with me!

Oct 23, 202224:04
Lamenting the Fall of Jerusalem

Lamenting the Fall of Jerusalem

This week our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Jeremiah 21-52 and Lamentations.  We discuss the historical context behind Jeremiah, the increasing word of God, and passing through trials.  Study with me!

Oct 16, 202225:29
The Great Before

The Great Before

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Jeremiah 1-20.  We discuss how God knew Jeremiah before his birth, hunters, fishers, and an unpopular message.  Study with me!

Oct 09, 202221:14
Fulfilled This Day In Your Ears

Fulfilled This Day In Your Ears

This week our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Isaiah 58-66.  We discuss what makes fasting work, the fulfillment of prophesy, and a vesture dipped in blood.  Study with me!

Oct 04, 202224:05
You were expecting someone other than Jesus?

You were expecting someone other than Jesus?

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Isaiah 50-57.  We look at the most direct prophesies about Jesus in the Old Testament, the happiness he brings, and the price he paid to do so.  Study with me!

Sep 25, 202222:12
Are Trinitarian Creeds Actually in the Bible?

Are Trinitarian Creeds Actually in the Bible?

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Isaiah 40-49.  We discuss what it means to be a servant, whether the trinity is affirmed in Isaiah, and that God remembers us.  Study with me!

Sep 18, 202224:02
Bad Omens And a Glimpse of Triumph

Bad Omens And a Glimpse of Triumph

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Isaiah 13-39.  We discuss bad omens, restoration, and a bit of history in the middle.  Study with me!

Sep 11, 202226:24
The Prophet Sawn Asunder

The Prophet Sawn Asunder

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Isaiah 1-12.  We discuss the historical context of Isaiah, his prophecies of latter-day restoration, and the miracle of forgiveness.  Study with me!

Sep 04, 202224:43
A Time for Vanity, a Time for Vexation

A Time for Vanity, a Time for Vexation

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.  We talk about the seven deadly sins, the merits of shutting up, and vanity and vexation.  Study with me!

Aug 28, 202222:45
What We Overlooked in Chronicles

What We Overlooked in Chronicles

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the end of Psalms - but we're going to look at uncovered books of Chronicles in our podcast.  Learn about the faith of Abijah, the folly of Asa, and the weakness of Jehoshaphat.  Study with me!

Aug 21, 202225:50
Penitence and Justification

Penitence and Justification

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the rest of Psalms.  We discuss penitence and justification, and the ethical dilemma of godlessness.  Study with me!

Aug 14, 202225:22
Paradoxes, Engineers, and the Cup that Runneth Over

Paradoxes, Engineers, and the Cup that Runneth Over

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the beginning of Psalms.  We discuss the bootstrap paradox, engineering clean hands and a pure heart, and the cup that runneth over.  Study with me!

Aug 07, 202223:44
A Series of Unfortunate Events

A Series of Unfortunate Events

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Job.  We discuss God making bets with Satan, Job losing everything, and the lessons in the poetry of Job.  Study with me!

Jul 31, 202220:02
Saving your people (and looking good doing it)

Saving your people (and looking good doing it)

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Esther.  We discuss how playing to her strengths and leading with service let Esther save her people.  Study with me!

Jul 24, 202222:19
Cyrus and the amazing self-fulfilling prophecy

Cyrus and the amazing self-fulfilling prophecy

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Ezra and Nehemiah.  We discuss Cyrus and the return to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the temple, and setting up defenses against the not-good Samaritans.  Study with me!

Jul 17, 202220:20
185,000 Problems, but Sennacherib isn't one

185,000 Problems, but Sennacherib isn't one

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the end of 2 Kings.  We discuss the lost ten tribes, the miraculous deliverance of Judah from Assyria, and the last righteous king of Judah.  Study with me!

Jul 10, 202223:30
Three Easy Steps to De-Jezebel Your Kingdom

Three Easy Steps to De-Jezebel Your Kingdom

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to 2 Kings.  We talk about the mantle of the prophet, miracles under Elisha, and de-Jezebelling Israel.  Study with me!

Jul 03, 202231:32
How to tell if your god is on a journey or sleeping

How to tell if your god is on a journey or sleeping

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to 1 Kings 17-19.  We talk about the house of Omri, confident Elijah, and triumphs that feel like failures.  Study with me!

Jun 26, 202223:21
The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back

The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to 2 Samuel.  We talk about how very small changes brought David from being a lonely exile to the King of Israel, and similar small changes brought him to comit murder.  Study with me!

Jun 19, 202229:08
Descent Into Madness

Descent Into Madness

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to 1 Samuel.  We discuss Saul's ascension to the throne, the rise of his replacement, and his tragic descent into madness.  Study with me!

Jun 12, 202223:55
The Chick Flick of the Scriptures

The Chick Flick of the Scriptures

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the book of Ruth.  We discuss why this is essentially a chick flick, and what we can get out of it.  Study with me!

Jun 05, 202223:13
Men of Valor in the Age of Judges

Men of Valor in the Age of Judges

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to the book of Judges.  We cover great stories they may have skipped over in Primary or Sunday School.  Study with me!

May 29, 202223:45
Invading Canaan For Fun (Not For Profit)

Invading Canaan For Fun (Not For Profit)

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Joshua.  We discuss new leadership for Israel, starting the invasion, and a last admonition.  Study with me!

May 22, 202223:52
Looking back, looking forward

Looking back, looking forward

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Deuteronomy.  We reflect on Moses' ministry and discuss how he was only preparing them for something much bigger.  Study with me!

May 15, 202222:27
Talking Donkeys, Imperfect Prophets

Talking Donkeys, Imperfect Prophets

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum covers Numbers.  We discuss prophetic fallibility, and why God handles it better than you.  Study with me!

May 08, 202224:32
The Temple Hasn't Changed As Much As You Might Think

The Temple Hasn't Changed As Much As You Might Think

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 35-40 and Leviticus.  We discuss particulars in the law of Moses and worship in the Tabernacle.  Study with me!

May 01, 202222:24
Golden calf leaves supporters with a bad taste

Golden calf leaves supporters with a bad taste

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 24, 31-34.  We talk about unusual Christian rituals, stone tables, and a golden calf.  Study with me!

Apr 24, 202221:17
Keeping 10 out of 10 Commandments

Keeping 10 out of 10 Commandments

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 18-20.  We talk about delegation, a Kingdom of Priests, and the Ten Commandments.  Study with me!

Apr 17, 202223:30
Yes, Jesus was THAT guy...

Yes, Jesus was THAT guy...

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum covers Easter.  We discuss how the Old Testament, modern prophets, and we can all point to Jesus Christ.  Study with me!

Apr 10, 202218:42
Put Your Shoulder To The Prophet

Put Your Shoulder To The Prophet

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 14-17.  We discuss the parting of the Red Sea and how to sustain the prophet.  Study with me!

Apr 03, 202218:31
Ten (Actual) Plagues

Ten (Actual) Plagues

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 7-13.  We discuss what was meant by hardening Pharoah's heart, the ten plagues, and the Passover.  Study with me!

Mar 27, 202220:38
I AM

I AM

This week our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Exodus 1-6.  We discuss the baby on the Nile, flight from Egypt, and coming face to face with I AM.  Study with me!

Mar 20, 202222:38
Saving Israel and Egypt

Saving Israel and Egypt

Our Come Follow Me curriculum for the coming week brings us to Genesis 42-50.  We discuss the surprising reunion of Joseph and his family, and a final blessing from Israel.  Study with me!

Mar 13, 202220:49
Think On Me When It Shall Be Well With Thee

Think On Me When It Shall Be Well With Thee

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 37-41.  We discuss Joseph being sold into slavery, falsely accused and imprisoned, and interpreting Pharoah's dream.  Study with me!

Mar 06, 202223:35
I am altering the deal, pray I don't alter it further

I am altering the deal, pray I don't alter it further

This week our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 28-33.  We discuss how Jacob left his family and found God at Beth-el; also a series of deal changes affect the establishment of the house of Israel.  Study with me!

Feb 27, 202224:18
Get Your Birthright With Free Shipping

Get Your Birthright With Free Shipping

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 24-27.  We look at matchmaking for Isaac, and a single birthright for twins Jacob and Esau.  Study with me!

Feb 20, 202222:24
Ward Preacher Podcast Ep 164 - Remember Lot's Wife

Ward Preacher Podcast Ep 164 - Remember Lot's Wife

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 18-23.  We discuss Sodom and Gomorrah and the sacrifice of Isaac.  Study with me!

Feb 13, 202221:41
The Exclusive and Universal Covenant

The Exclusive and Universal Covenant

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 12-17 and Abraham 1-2.  We talk about the world in the bronze age, the lie that wasn't, and the Abrahamic covenant.  Study with me!

Feb 06, 202221:25
Watching the World Die Twice

Watching the World Die Twice

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 6-11 and Moses 8.  We talk about the world of Noah before, during, and after the flood.  Study with me!

Jan 30, 202221:60
The Land Where Armies Feared to Go

The Land Where Armies Feared to Go

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Moses 7.  We discuss wars and disasters outside of Zion, and the Man of Holiness.  Study with me!

Jan 23, 202223:46
The Prophet, Seer, and Wild Man

The Prophet, Seer, and Wild Man

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 5 and Moses 6.  We discuss the old patriarchs, the original apostasy, and the start of a new dispensation.  Study with me!

Jan 16, 202219:58
Misunderstanding the Fall of Adam and Eve

Misunderstanding the Fall of Adam and Eve

This week, our Come Follow Me curriculum brings us to Genesis 3-4 and Moses 4-5.  We talk about traditional and modern misunderstandings of the fall, and the truth about what happened.  Study with me!

Jan 09, 202220:21