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The Come, Follow Me scriptures this week contain commandments and promises from the Lord to the children of Israel. The 10 Commandments and the subsequent instruction from the Lord are a lesson in obedience and commitment. Today we are relaying stories of what it takes to follow the commandments of God, and what it means to Latter-day Saints to be all in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Bridger and Lindsey Frampton: The Faith That Outlasted the Flames in Michigan Pt. 2

In the second part of this two-part interview, Bridger and Lindsey Frampton—whose family was forever changed by the tragedy in Grand Blanc, Michigan—share what has unfolded in the days following the attack. They reflect on the challenges of guiding their family through grief and healing, and the impact of the love and support they’ve received from around the world.

Exodus 35–40; Leviticus (Apr 27–May 3)

When God wanted to dwell with His people anciently, he asked them to build a place of holiness in the wilderness—a tabernacle. When we want to be closer to God today we can visit the temple too. Exodus 35–40 and Leviticus teach the Israelites details of their one traveling tabernacle, and if we read closely we can see the similarities to our hundreds of temples all over the world.

DeAnn Sadleir: The Love Story Hidden in the Ten Virgins

Why has the parable of the ten virgins been referenced more frequently in recent general conference addresses? While many understand the bridegroom to represent the Savior and the bride to represent us, there may be deeper layers of meaning often overlooked. On this week’s episode, DeAnn Sadleir explores the rich symbolism within this parable and reveals a powerful love story that can transform the way we prepare to meet Him.

Numbers (May 4–10)

The wilderness can mean different things to different people. Maybe you first think of mountains, desert, beach, or just a Motel 6. Whatever you imagine, today’s wilderness in the book of Numbers is wild. And the stories from the wilderness not only teach us life lessons, but the word wilderness interestingly enough is a lesson on life itself.

Katie Hughes: Remembering the Reason for the Season

Gathering during the holidays is supposed to be joyful, and for some of us, it might be. But for others, being with friends or family we haven't seen in ages might make us feel overwhelmed and stressed. Wherever you are on this spectrum, on this week's episode, Katie Hughes, co-author of "The Gathering Home," shares practical tips and much-needed perspective on how to make any gathering special. So as we head into this Christmas season with all of its hustle and bustle, may we invite you to take a few minutes to join us in considering ways to remember that He is the reason for the season.

Eva Timothy: Recognizing Light

Eva Timothy describes growing up in Bulgaria as a place filled with darkness. But even amidst that darkness, she instantly recognized the light of Jesus Christ in art taped to the walls of a makeshift chapel. She felt His light through the words in the Book of Mormon—even through a pamphlet which only contained a handful of chapters in Bulgarian. She was drawn to His light then, and now she hopes to help others find that same light through her photography.

Bonus Episode: Translations of the Bible

In December the Church announced an update in the general handbook concerning translations of the bible. So as our Come, Follow Me year of studying the Old Testament gets into swing we invited a couple of bible scholars to share their thoughts on what we can gain from different translations and how they can help us gain appreciation for the ancient context in which the bible was written. For those that are still a little bit afraid of the Old Testament, let this new guidance help you find scriptures that bring you closer to God.

Nolong and Yahosh Bonner: ‘Living Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams’

A song, “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me,” once carried hope through generations who believed a brighter future would come. Today, Nolong Bonner Bullock and Yahosh Bonner say they’re living that future. In this episode, they open up about heritage, gratitude, and the responsibility of honoring those who came before them.

Aaron Olsen & Stephanie Price