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A Come Follow Me Podcast by young adults for young adults, brought to you by BYU's Y Religion.
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In this episode, Ellis and Eddie study Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5, exploring the Fall of Adam and Eve and how it was meant to move God's children forward, not hold them back. They discuss agency, opposition, and how the Fall opens the way to eternal potential. Through scripture and personal insight, they reflect on integrity, repentance, and the Savior's power—reminding us that a tree is stronger in the wind and that Christ walks with us through every trial.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Isaac Kaufman and Brother John Parker—study the Fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3–4 and Moses 4–5, focusing on agency, growth, and redemption. They explore why the Fall was a necessary part of God's plan and how opposition helps us learn and progress. Through scripture, personal experiences, and testimony, they reflect on accountability, family, and the Savior's role from the very beginning—reminding us that falling is part of becoming, and that through Christ, we can always rise again.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie study the Creation accounts and reflect on what they teach about identity, confidence, and God's timing. They explore how God brings order out of chaos, how growth often requires slowing down, and why rebuilding is sometimes more important than pushing forward. Through scripture and personal insight, they discuss learning to hold what matters, redefining success, and trusting God in disorganized seasons of life—reminding us to use a bowl, not a colander.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Megan LaMarche and Brother Jared Mahoney—study the Creation accounts in Genesis 1–2, Moses 2–3, and Abraham 4–5, focusing on identity, purpose, and becoming. They explore what the Creation teaches about God's character, how order and rest are central to His work, and what it means to be created in His image. Through scripture, personal experiences, and testimony, they reflect on transformation, self-worth, dating and partnership, and how God continues creating us today—reminding us that we are His greatest creation and that nothing broken is beyond repair.
Ellis and Eddie talk about why goals matter and how they give life direction as they study the Creation and reflect on Luke 2:52. From feeling stuck between seasons of life to learning how Christ-centered goals bring purpose now, they explore what it means to grow in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. With stories, laughter, and honesty, they discuss starting over through Jesus Christ, writing goals in pencil, learning from failure, and trusting that God sees more potential in us than we see in ourselves.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Kaylie Kester and Brother Matt Clayton—study Moses 1 and Abraham 3, focusing on divine identity, spiritual vision, and choosing God in moments of darkness. They discuss how identity is taught before assignment, why Satan targets it first, and how true power comes through Christ. Through scripture and personal experiences, they reflect on premortal life, keeping our estate, and learning to look up—finding strength, clarity, and added glory as we choose God again and again.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Brother Ricky Anderson and Sean Tate—study The Living Christ and explore what it means to celebrate Christmas centered on a living Savior. They discuss how Christ's light, life, and hope shape our lives today and why Christmas is more than remembering His birth. Through personal experiences and testimony, they reflect on service, sacrifice, and finding peace and strength through Jesus Christ—testifying that He lives and continues to work in our lives.
Ellis and Eddie explore what it means to trust the Savior's promises and build a lasting sense of identity as children of God as they study the Family Proclamation. From impostor syndrome and identity crises to divine destiny and everyday discipleship, they talk about why knowing who you are matters before figuring out who you'll become. With stories, laughter, and honesty, they discuss giving the Lord equal time, integrating faith into real life, and learning to take Him at His word—even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Derek Xia and Brother Brian Mead—discuss The Family: A Proclamation to the World, focusing on identity, growth, and grace. They explore what it means to be children of God, why families are imperfect by design, and how the proclamation offers hope rather than a standard of perfection. Through personal experiences and testimony, they reflect on dating, family life, and becoming through Jesus Christ—reminding us that growth is a tender process and that families are still in progress.
Ellis and Eddie discuss what it really means to know—and stand on—what we believe as they study the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. From personal revelation to moments when the Lord brings clarity after confusion, they explore why discipleship isn't blind and how the Savior brings light into hard questions. With stories, laughter, and honesty, they talk about curveball moments in church history, growing testimony one spark at a time, and trusting that the Restoration—and God's work in us—is still ongoing.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Eden Stuart and Brother William Riggins—explore the Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2, focusing on revelation, doctrine, and God's timing. They discuss why prophets seek answers through prayer, how policies change while doctrine stays firm, and what these moments in church history teach us about trusting the Lord. Through personal experiences and testimony, they share how revelation begins with simple desire and sincere prayer—and how God meets us with guidance, peace, and light as we seek Him. https://religion.byu.edu/comestudywithme
Ellis and Eddie explore how the Lord brings light into grief as they study Doctrine and Covenants 137–138. From Joseph F. Smith's vision of the spirit world to Elder Worthlin's promise that the faithful will be compensated for every loss, they discuss why nothing is truly lost to Him. With stories, scripture, and a few laughs, they talk about spiritual soreness, unexpected waves of grief, and how the Savior stands beside us in our hardest moments—healing us little by little as we turn to Him.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Rachel Self and Sister Jasmine Coleman—explore Doctrine and Covenants 137–138 and the hope found in God's timing. Together, they discuss Joseph Smith's questions about Alvin, Joseph F. Smith's vision amid deep grief, and what it means to trust a Savior who heals us even while we wait. Through experiences with loss, anxiety, and unanswered prayers, they share how Christ brings strength, light, and quiet assurance long before every problem is solved. Even in the silence, He is shaping us—and because of Him, we can be whole while we wait.
Ellis and Eddie dive into what it means to find real courage through Christ as they study the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. From Joseph walking into Carthage "calm as a summer's morning" to Abinadi declaring his message with power and authority, they explore how trusting God brings a peace not of this world. With stories, scripture, and a few laughs, they unpack the connection between peace, courage, and taking action—even when it's scary. They discuss facing uncertainty, relying on God, and discovering that spiritual strength grows only as we move forward in faith.
In this episode, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Hannah Clarke and Brother Jake Blazzard—reflect on Doctrine and Covenants 135–136 and the hope found in the Prophet Joseph Smith's final witness. Together, they explore how the Lord refines us through trials, what it means to carry our "seeds of hope," and how the Saints moved forward with faith after deep loss. Amid grief, uncertainty, and the pressures of modern life, they testify that with Christ as our Master Gardener, shaping and strengthening us, the best is truly yet to be.
Ellis and Eddie dive into what it means to keep "oil in our lamps" as we prepare for the Savior's Second Coming. From procrastination and spiritual forgetfulness to courage, confidence, and daily discipleship, they unpack how small, simple choices create real spiritual light. With stories, scripture, and a few laughs, they explore recognizing Christ in everyday moments, preparing ourselves and the world, and choosing faith over fear as midnight draws closer.
This episode explores what it means to prepare spiritually, act with purpose, and gather Israel in everyday moments. Ellis and Eddie—joined by Austin Meck and Brother Brigham Rupp—dive into Doctrine and Covenants 133–134, discussing urgency vs. haste, the joy of missionary work, the Savior's compassion, and how agency and government fit into God's plan. In a world full of distractions, they reflect on stepping out of Babylon, finding rest in Christ, and keeping our lamps full as we look toward the Bridegroom's coming.
Ellis and Eddie dive into what it means to "go and do" in dating, faith, and preparing for eternal relationships. From "dating Gethsemanes" to moments of self-doubt and spiritual growth, they explore how the Lord refines us as we become—not just find—the right person. Through laughter, stories, and scripture, they remind us that preparation is holy work, patience is powerful, and God's timing always makes the wait worth it.
This episode explores what it means to seek truth, live courageously, and stay focused on eternal priorities. From discerning angels in Nauvoo to wrestling with obedience, law school, and modern discipleship, Ellis and Eddie—joined by Nate Adkins and Brother Ezra Gwilliam—dive into Doctrine and Covenants 129–132. Together they unpack revelation, obedience, intelligence, and the new and everlasting covenant of marriage. In a world full of noise, they reflect on what it means to think celestial, to serve without seeking reward, and to keep moving forward—in fearless pursuit of what matters most.
Ellis and Eddie dive into what it means to stay afloat when life gets deep—learning how faith, endurance, and trust in the Savior keep us moving even when we can't touch the bottom. Through laughter, stories, and scripture, they explore how the Lord strengthens us in our struggles and teaches us to keep kicking with purpose. From Joseph Smith's "deep water" to modern moments of exhaustion and hope, this episode looks at how tribulation refines us, how trying truly counts, and how Christ meets us right where we are—helping us rise, one kick at a time. Listen and study along at: https://religion.byu.edu/come-study-with-me
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