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    Come Follow Me for Us

    A funny, inspirational, REAL podcast that correlates with the weekly Come Follow Me curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The host, Melanie Stroud, shares her thoughts about the weekly lessons and gives REAL LIFE examples showing how we can apply the scriptures to our lives every day One mother wrote that her son said recently, "Melanie is a big fan of Heavenly Father - you can tell." That's the truth! She is! If you want to grow closer to the Savior and the scriptures and want some laughs along the way, this is the podcast for you!
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    Episodes (259)

    Episode 9 - BOTH 2 Nephi 11-19 AND 2 Nephi 20-25

    Episode 9 - BOTH 2 Nephi 11-19 AND 2 Nephi 20-25

    The church split this lesson from the one lesson they had done in 2020 to two lessons this year.   What I had said was so intertwined that I couldn't really split them into two lessons so they are both here.  This will serve for this week and next week's Come Follow Me lessons.

    Here is a link to my website.  Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

    Episode 8 - 2 Nephi 6-10 "O How Great The Plan of Our God"

    Episode 8 - 2 Nephi 6-10 "O How Great The Plan of Our God"

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here is a link to my website.  Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on purchasing my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

    If you are listening on Apple Podcasts, scroll down a tiny bit further and leave a review.  Bless you.

    Episodes 6 AND 7 - Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator AND We Lived After the Manner of Happiness

    Episodes 6 AND 7 - Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator AND We Lived After the Manner of Happiness

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.  And HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual (because there are two, remember?).

    Here is a link to my website.  Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on purchasing my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

    Episode 5 - 1 Nephi 16–22 "I Will Prepare the Way before You”

    Episode 5 - 1 Nephi 16–22  "I Will Prepare the Way before You”

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here is a link to my website, melaniewstroud.com  

    Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

    Episode 4 - 1 Nephi 11–15 "Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”

    Episode 4 -  1 Nephi 11–15  "Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here is a link to my website.  Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

     

    Episode 3 - 1 Nephi 6-10, "Come and Partake of the Fruit

    Episode 3 - 1 Nephi 6-10, "Come and Partake of the Fruit

    This episode is about Lehi and his vision of the Tree of Life.  His experience and all it teaches are so applicable to our day!  What do we do when those we love wander off?  How do we keep on the path without losing our way?  What do we do when answers don't come right away?

      There are so many crucial lessons we can learn from this important dream. 

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here is a link to my website. 

    Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

     

    Episode 2 - 1 Nephi 1-5, "I Will Go and Do"

    Episode 2 - 1 Nephi 1-5, "I Will Go and Do"

    This episode is about Lehi and his family leaving Jerusalem and following the Lord.  It teaches about the power of learning from the examples that have come before us and praying for the Lord to help soften our hearts so we can do what he commands. 

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here is a link to my website.  Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers.  It's a perfect companion for this year's study of the Book of Mormon.

    Episode 1 - Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon

    Episode 1 - Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon

    My friend Emily and I talk about the introduction to the Book of Mormon, the testimony of the three witnesses and talk about our own testimonies of the power of the Book of Mormon.  

    HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual.

    HERE is a link to my website.

    HERE is a link to buy my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ."  It contains a simple five-step method to getting the most out of your study of the Book of Mormon this year.  Yay!

    Episode 48 - Christmas “Good Tidings of Great Joy”

    Episode 48 - Christmas “Good Tidings of Great Joy”

    Yay!  This episode is the Christmas episode.   I love it because it's not the typical talk about the baby Jesus and wise man Christmas podcast.  It's a podcast about what that birth so long ago actually means to us now.  Not what that baby did but what Christ's whole life did for us.  I actually really, really like this one.  I hope you enjoy it!

    Here's a link to the lesson in the manual 

    Here's a link the my website

    Merry Christmas!

    Episode 47 - Revelation 1–5 “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever”

    Episode 47 - Revelation 1–5 “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever”

    This is the 250th Episode! (Yay! The crowd goes wild!) 

    HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual 

    HERE is a link to the website for the resources mentioned.

    Send your crazy drawings to comefollowmeforus@gmail.com

    And HERE is a link to Amazon to buy copies of my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ. Next year we are studying the Book of Mormon for Come Follow Me!  It's a genius idea!

    Episode 45 - BONUS EPISODE - Cheerful Giving Ideas

    Episode 45 - BONUS EPISODE - Cheerful Giving Ideas

    Here is the cheerful giving bonus episode from 2019.  It includes many great ideas and inspiration to consider as we head into this holiday season.  

    HERE is a link to my website for more ideas that people sent in, and so you can add things that you've done or were done to you in the comments. 

    HERE is a link to my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ, on Amazon.  Friday, November 24th only,  it will be on sale for $9.99. 

    Come Follow Me for Us
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    Episode 44 - James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”

    Episode 44 - James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”

    This episode is about being doers of the word and not hearers only.  Included is an interview with a woman who an LDS family helped in a traumatic time in her life.  

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. 

    Here is a link to this episode on my website.

    And lastly, here is a link to buy my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ.  It includes a five-step method for studying the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon, and what a blessing that has been in my life. 

    Episode 43 - Hebrews 7–13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”

    Episode 43 - Hebrews 7–13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”

    This episode is about having faith and looking down the road for blessings that you may not be receiving at this time.  I know we don't love to hear it, but it's so important to have faith and try to seek joy IN our trials, not just after they are over. 

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. 

    Here is a link to my website.  Click on podcasts for the latest episode notes. 

    Episode 42 -Hebrews 1–6 Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation”

    Episode 42 -Hebrews 1–6 Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation”

    This episode is about the Hebrews, our relationship with God and Jesus Christ and just how much they want to help us and be a part of our lives.  They are so merciful.  Don't forget it! 

    Here is a link to the lesson in the manual.  

    And here is a link to my website.  Click on podcast for the latest one. 

    And if you haven't read or listened to my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ" yet, chip chop.  You'll love it.  

    Episode 41 -1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”

    Episode 41 -1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”

    This episode is about being an example of the believers.  Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. 

    For episode notes and more information, please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts.  

    If you're interested in buying my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ," you can get it in both paperback and Audible versions here

    Episode 40 - 1 and 2 Thessalonians “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith”

    Episode 40 - 1 and 2 Thessalonians “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith”

    Wow!  This episode is so good.  I can't believe I forgot how awesome the Thessalonians are!

    Here's a link to the lesson in the manual.

    Here's a link to my website for the resources mentioned.  Click on podcasts, and look for Episode 40.  Yay!!

    And if you haven't bought my book about studying the scriptures to receive revelation, you should!  You'll love it.  There's even an Audible version.  You can get it on Amazon.

     

    Come Follow Me for Us
    enOctober 18, 2023

    Episode 39 -Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”

    Episode 39 -Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”

    This episode is about finding strength in Christ.  I speak a little about mental health issues throughout. 

    For the resources listed, please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts for the latest notes, etc.

    Please follow this link to buy my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ. It's all about how to find answers to your prayers in the scriptures.  You'll love it!