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  • 23. Come, Follow Me; June 1- 7, Ruth - 1Samuel 1-7; Come Follow Me Scripture Study; Bible Study; LDS Moms; Ruth; Naomi; Hannah; God works in the Waiting

    23. Come, Follow Me; June 1- 7, Ruth - 1Samuel 1-7; Come Follow Me Scripture Study; Bible Study; LDS Moms; Ruth; Naomi; Hannah; God works in the Waiting
    Jun 2 2026
    Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 From Empty to Full: God Works in the Waiting

    Hey mamas!

    Welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms! This week we are studying the beautiful stories found in the book of Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–7. We meet three incredible women—Naomi, Ruth, and Hannah—and a little boy named Samuel. Each of them teaches us something powerful about faith, trust, courage, and waiting on the Lord.

    One theme kept standing out to me all week:

    God works in the waiting.

    Naomi waited through grief. Ruth waited through uncertainty. Hannah waited through years of unanswered prayers. Samuel waited to recognize God's voice. The wise virgins waited for the bridegroom.

    And yet God was working in every one of their stories.

    Isn't that what motherhood often feels like?

    Waiting. Praying. Hoping. Trusting.

    This week we talk about what it means to trust God when life doesn't look the way we expected and how He can take what feels empty and make it full again.

    In This Episode

    • Naomi's journey from fullness to emptiness—and how God wasn't finished with her story.

    • Ruth's incredible loyalty, faith, and willingness to follow God into the unknown.

    • Boaz as a symbol of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.

    • Why Ruth's story is one of redemption, covenant, and hope.

    • Hannah's years of waiting and what we can learn from her faithful prayers.

    • What it means to truly "pour out your soul before the Lord."

    • Samuel learning to hear God's voice and how we can recognize God's voice in our own lives.

    • Amy A. Wright's General Conference message Abide the Day in Christ and the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    • How spiritual oil is gathered one small act of faith at a time.

    • The comforting message of the hymn Be Still, My Soul.

    Favorite Scriptures Discussed

    Ruth 1:16–17 "Whither thou goest, I will go..."

    Ruth 1:20–21 "I went out full, and the Lord hath brought me home again empty."

    Ruth 4:15 "Thy daughter in law, which loveth thee, which is better to thee than seven sons..."

    1 Samuel 1 Hannah pours out her soul before the Lord.

    1 Samuel 3:10 "Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth."

    Matthew 25 The Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    A Message for Moms

    Maybe you're waiting for answers.

    Waiting for healing.

    Waiting for peace.

    Waiting for direction.

    Waiting for a relationship to improve.

    Waiting for a miracle.

    This week's scriptures remind us that God is often doing His greatest work while we wait.

    The same God who provided for Ruth.

    The same God who restored Naomi.

    The same God who heard Hannah's prayers.

    The same God who spoke to Samuel.

    Sees you.

    Your story isn't over.

    Keep gathering oil.

    Keep trusting.

    Keep praying.

    Keep abiding in Christ.

    One day you'll look back and see what Ruth, Naomi, Hannah, and Samuel eventually discovered:

    He was there the whole time. ❤️

    Connect with Come, Follow Me Moms

    If this episode blessed you, would you take a minute to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another mama who could use a little encouragement this week?

    Remember, you don't have to be perfect to draw closer to Christ.

    Just keep showing up.

    See you next week, mamas!

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    39 mins
  • 22. Come, Follow Me Moms; May 25-31st, Judges 2-4, 6-8, 13-16; The Pride Cycle, The God who stays, Samson, Deborah, Gideon, Come Follow Me Scripture Study

    22. Come, Follow Me Moms; May 25-31st, Judges 2-4, 6-8, 13-16; The Pride Cycle, The God who stays, Samson, Deborah, Gideon, Come Follow Me Scripture Study
    May 26 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS Episode 22 | May 25–31 Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 “The Pride Cycle & The God Who Stays” Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms. If you are new here, welcome. We are so happy you are here. This is a scripture study podcast where we go through the weekly Come, Follow Me lesson and apply it to real motherhood. Because yes… every story in the scriptures still applies today. And honestly, every week I say it’s my favorite because every week it ends up being exactly what I needed to hear. I pray this episode blesses your life and that the Spirit is with you as you listen throughout your day. This week we are diving into the book of Judges… and mamas, this book is messy. But honestly? So is motherhood sometimes. Have you ever had a spiritual high moment? You’re in the temple. You’re journaling. You feel God so clearly. You know exactly what He wants you to do… And then two days later… you doubt everything? THAT is Judges. This book is one giant cycle of: forgetting, struggling, crying out to God, being rescued… and then forgetting again. And honestly, sometimes motherhood feels exactly like that. The book of Judges and Ruth cover the time between the death of Joshua and the birth of Samuel. We see rebellion, oppression, deliverance, miracles, idolatry, lawlessness, and imperfect people trying to follow God. It’s a lot… but there is so much hope inside these chapters. In Judges 2 we learn about the pride cycle, or repentance cycle: Rebel → Bondage → Cry for Deliverance → Repentance → Deliverance → Rest → Rebel again. Over and over again. And before we judge Israel too quickly… aren’t we sometimes the same? Judges 2:19 says they would not stop their stubborn ways. I think sometimes we read stories like this and wonder, “How could they keep forgetting God?” But then we do the same thing. We have spiritual experiences. We feel inspired. We know what God is asking us to do… and then fear, doubt, overthinking, and the world start creeping in. I know I’ve done this. I’ll be journaling with Jesus, feeling the Spirit so strongly, and think, “Okay Lord, let’s do this.” And then suddenly my brain starts questioning everything. Was that really inspiration? Was that just me? Am I capable of doing that? And before I know it, I start backpedaling instead of following through. Mamas… stop doubting yourself. Sometimes our brains try to keep us safe. But faith was never meant to stay safe. Don’t play the safe game. Play the God game. He will help you. He will direct your path. He will make a way where there seems to be no way. I actually caught myself the other day about to ask ChatGPT something that I should have taken to God. And while technology is wonderful and helpful, I paused and thought, “Why am I asking Chat what I should be asking God?” God is our Father. He is the true source. Let Jesus prevail in your life. Let the Spirit prevail in your life. In Chapter 3 we meet some scripture heroes like Othniel and Ehud. Ehud was left-handed and unexpected. The thing that made him different became something God used. And I love that reminder for us as moms. God uses unlikely people all throughout scripture. Quiet moms. Loud moms. Homeschool moms. Working moms. Anxious moms. Overwhelmed moms. Moms who feel unseen or unsure. The thing that makes you feel different may actually be the thing God uses most powerfully. Then we meet one of my favorite women in scripture: Deborah. Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel. She was wise, courageous, faithful, and full of light. She sat beneath a palm tree, and people came to her for wisdom and guidance. Israel was being oppressed by a wicked king and his commander Sisera, and God called Deborah to help deliver His people. She called Barak to gather an army, but Barak was afraid and said he would only go if Deborah went with him. Deborah agreed and reminded him that the Lord had already gone before them. One of the most powerful verses says: “Is not the Lord gone out before thee?” — Judges 4:14 Mamas… has the Lord not gone before you before? Has He not helped you before? Has He not carried your family before? Has He not answered prayers before? Then why do we panic as if He won’t do it again? Deborah’s story also includes Jael, a woman of gentle courage who fulfilled Deborah’s prophecy and defeated Sisera. God used ordinary women in powerful ways. One thing I absolutely loved in this week’s study was the invitation to “Talk of Christ.” I love Elder Neil L. Andersen’s talk, We Talk of Christ. I highlighted almost the entire thing. I used to feel awkward talking openly about Jesus. Then I met a sweet grandma who just loved Jesus so deeply. She wasn’t part of our faith tradition, but she constantly praised Him. “Praise Jesus.” “Glory to God.” “Amen.” She wasn’t afraid to talk about Him, and it changed me. At first it felt uncomfortable, but over time ...
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    38 mins
  • 21. Come, Follow Me Joshua 1-8, 23, 24; May 18 - 24; Be Strong and of Good Courage; Come Follow Me scripture Study; Bible Study; LDS moms

    21. Come, Follow Me Joshua 1-8, 23, 24; May 18 - 24; Be Strong and of Good Courage; Come Follow Me scripture Study; Bible Study; LDS moms
    May 19 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS Joshua 1–8; 23–24 “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms. This week we are in the book of Joshua… and WOW. This week is powerful. We have Moses passing away, Joshua stepping into leadership, the Jordan River parting, Rahab and the scarlet cord, the walls of Jericho falling, memorial stones, miracles, courage, obedience, redemption, and one of the most famous scriptures in all of scripture: “Choose you this day whom ye will serve.” — Joshua 24:15 And honestly… this week feels SO much like motherhood. Because Joshua is all about moving forward when you feel unsure. Trusting God before you see the miracle. Walking by faith. And believing God will make a way even when there doesn’t seem to BE a way. And mamas… I know so many of you are standing in front of your own Jordan River right now. You might be exhausted. Overwhelmed. Scared. Waiting. Trying to trust God in the messy middle. And this week’s lesson is such a reminder: God goes before His people. Joshua steps into leadership after the death of Moses. Can you imagine how overwhelming that must have felt? Moses was THE prophet who led Israel out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and spoke with God face to face. And now Joshua is supposed to lead. Big shoes. Heavy responsibility. I love that the Lord immediately tells Joshua over and over: “Be strong and of a good courage.” — Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 God knew exactly what Joshua needed to hear. And honestly… don’t we all? Be strong. Be courageous. Keep going. What makes this even more powerful is that Joshua was one of the LAST living adults who remembered the Red Sea. Almost everyone else from that generation had died in the wilderness except Joshua and Caleb because they trusted God when the other spies doubted. Joshua remembered the plagues, the manna, Mount Sinai, and the miracles of God. And now he’s leading an entirely new generation. Mamas… some of you are doing that too. You are trying to lead your family toward Christ in a world that feels very different than the one you grew up in. And maybe sometimes you feel inadequate or unsure. But the Lord does not call perfect people. He strengthens willing people. One of the biggest themes in Joshua is this: God goes before His people. Before they crossed the Jordan… God already had a plan. Before Jericho fell… God already knew how the walls would come down. Before Rahab hung the scarlet cord… God already knew her story. And before YOU got where you are right now… God already knew. Joshua 1:9 says: “For the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” I LOVE that. Because motherhood can feel lonely sometimes. Heavy sometimes. Scary sometimes. But we are not doing this alone. Honestly, when people ask me about being pregnant with twins, they ask: “Are you scared?” “Are you nervous?” And honestly? I just keep thinking: The same God who parted the Red Sea… The same God who stopped the Jordan River… The same God who brought down Jericho… is the same God helping me right now. And He’s helping YOU too. One of the most incredible miracles in this week’s lesson is the parting of the Jordan River. The Israelites arrive during flood season. This wasn’t some tiny stream. This was a rushing river overflowing its banks. And God tells the priests carrying the ark to STEP INTO the water first. And this part matters SO much: The river did not part before they stepped in. It parted AFTER. That will preach, mamas. Sometimes God asks us to move forward BEFORE we see the miracle. We want certainty first. Answers first. Proof first. Comfort first. But faith often looks like getting your feet wet first. Joshua 3:5 says: “Sanctify yourselves: for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” I LOVE that scripture. Expect wonders. Expect God to move. Expect miracles. One of my favorite thoughts from studying this week was: “Silence precedes the miracle.” Sometimes God is working even when everything feels still. After they crossed the Jordan, God told them to gather 12 stones as a memorial so that one day when their children asked, “What mean ye by these stones?” they could tell the story of what God had done. Mamas… we NEED memorial stones. Not necessarily physical stones… but reminders. Write down miracles. Tell your kids your testimony. Share your stories. Remember the hard seasons God carried you through. As I studied, I started thinking about my own memorial stones: losing loved ones, hard years, healing, friendships, becoming a life coach, and now these twins. And looking back… God has never failed me. Joshua 23 says: “Not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spake.” Not one thing. Now let’s talk about Rahab because WOW. Rahab lived in Jericho and the scriptures call her a harlot. She was not who people expected God to use. But she believed. She hid the spies, protected them, and chose God...
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    35 mins
  • 20. COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS, May 11-17, Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34, Remember, Moses last thoughts.mp3

    20. COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS, May 11-17, Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34, Remember, Moses last thoughts.mp3
    May 12 2026
    COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS Episode 20 May 11–17 Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 “Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord” Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms. 💗 This week we are at the END of Moses’s life. Moses stands on a mountain looking out at the promised land , a land he spent 40 years helping the children of Israel get to… but a land he himself would not enter. And instead of bitterness or frustration, Moses gives one final message to the people: Remember. Don’t forget God. Choose life. Love God with your whole heart. Be one of the few. And honestly mamas… this message feels SO relevant for us today. Because have you ever felt spiritually disconnected? Not because you stopped believing… but because life got loud? Laundry. Practices. Groceries. Phones. Schedules. Pregnancy. Exhaustion. Motherhood. And slowly, without even realizing it… your heart drifts a little. This week in Deuteronomy, Moses gives his farewell message to a generation that mostly DIDN’T personally see all the miracles. They didn’t cross the Red Sea. They didn’t escape Egypt. They didn’t see manna fall from heaven or water come from a rock. And that feels a lot like our generation today. We didn’t cross the Red Sea either… but we CAN experience Jesus Christ. We can remember Him. We can recognize His hand in our lives. Moses’s final message was all about the HEART. “Love the Lord thy God with all thine heart.” Deuteronomy 6:5 This is not surface-level faith. This is heart-level faith. Not performance Christianity. Not checkbox Christianity. Connection. Cassie shares her experience of once being a “checkbox mom” spiritually checking off scripture study, temple attendance, tithing, and Family Home Evening without truly building a relationship with God. Over time, she realized God wasn’t asking for perfection. He was asking for her heart. She also shares a tender moment with her 13-year-old son who reminded her they hadn’t been to the temple in awhile. Kids notice what fills our homes. They notice what matters to us. So the question becomes: What is actually in my heart right now? Fear? Comparison? Stress? Overwhelm? Control? Or: Trust? Peace? Faith? Jesus? Moses’s Message: Remember One of the strongest themes this week is remembrance. “He parted the sea. Manna fell from heaven. Water came from a rock. And they STILL forgot.” How often do we forget our own Red Sea moments? The answered prayers. The miracles we already survived. The moments God carried us. The healing He already gave us. The random text from a friend at the exact right moment. The song that came on when we needed it most. Sometimes we panic like God has never been faithful before. Moses pleaded with the people to remember because he knew he would not be going with them into the promised land. And today, prophets continue to plead with us to hold onto our faith, our testimonies, and the moments we have felt God in our lives. A Sacred Mother’s Day Experience Cassie shares a sacred experience from this past week after a mother in her ward unexpectedly passed away in a car accident. On Mother’s Day, she felt prompted to gather women from the ward and sing to the grieving family, despite fears of bothering them. Through prayer and prompting, they followed through. After singing, the family shared that one of the songs sung was the mother’s favorite song in heaven. It became a gentle reminder to always follow spiritual promptings and to remember the sacred moments God gives us. When miracles happen in your life… remember them. Write them down. Hold them close. “You Have Been in This Mountain Long Enough.” Deuteronomy 1–2 This scripture is SUCH a powerful invitation for moms. Some of us have been stuck in: shame comparison fear old identities pain discouragement And maybe God is gently saying: “You have been here long enough. It is time to move forward.” Teaching Children About Jesus in Everyday Moments Deuteronomy 6 teaches that we teach our children: when we sit, when we walk, when we lie down, and when we rise up. This is NOT about creating a perfect 30-minute scripture study every day. This IS: talking about Jesus in the car praying during chaos reading one verse at bedtime pointing out God in everyday life And mamas… that counts. “Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord” The Israelites were about to enter a season of blessings, comfort, and abundance… and strangely enough, THAT was when they were most at risk of forgetting God. Sometimes we think we need God most when life is hard. But often we drift furthest when life simply becomes busy and comfortable. You don’t forget God overnight. You forget Him slowly: by rushing through prayer relying only on yourself filling your life with noise putting Him last And eventually you feel disconnected… not because God left, but because you stopped remembering. Helping Others With a Willing Heart Deuteronomy 15 teaches us to “open thine hand ...
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    35 mins
  • Come, Follow Me Moms Bonus Episode - BYU Womens Conference Recap, Bestie Weekend, BYU talks, LDS Women

    Come, Follow Me Moms Bonus Episode - BYU Womens Conference Recap, Bestie Weekend, BYU talks, LDS Women
    May 7 2026

    BYU Womens Conference Recap.

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    37 mins
  • 19. Come, Follow Me Moms May 4 -10, Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27, Come Follow Me , Scripture Study Class, Bible Study, Moses and the Brass Serpent

    19. Come, Follow Me Moms May 4 -10, Numbers 11-14, 20-24, 27, Come Follow Me , Scripture Study Class, Bible Study, Moses and the Brass Serpent
    May 5 2026
    🎙 COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS May 4–10 | Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 Why Do We Want to Go Back to Egypt? Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms. Your weekly Come, Follow Me scripture study where we pull out the meat and potatoes and apply it to real mom life. This week… we are in Numbers. And I’m just going to say it… This one felt personal. Because the Israelites… They saw miracles. They were led by God. They had literal food falling from heaven. And still… They complained. They doubted. They wanted to go back. And I wrote in my scriptures: Why do the people want to return to Egypt? And then I paused… And thought… Why do I sometimes want to? Why do I want to go back to things that are familiar… even if they weren’t good? Why do I go back to old patterns, old thoughts, old ways… just because they’re comfortable? This week is not about a journey across land. It’s about a journey of becoming. And honestly… That is motherhood. President Nelsons Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/revelation-for-the-church-revelation-for-our-lives?lang=eng Manna Is Falling… and We’re Complaining Numbers 11 The people are getting food raining down from heaven… And they are complaining. How often do we do this? We pray for something… God gives it to us… And then we complain about it. We pray for the job… we get it… and then we don’t like it. We pray for our kids… and then feel overwhelmed by them. Manna didn’t stop being a miracle… They just stopped seeing it that way. As Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, gratitude is a way of life. “I Can’t Do This… It’s Too Heavy” Numbers 11:14 Moses says: “I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.” That is motherhood. This is too much. I can’t handle this. I feel alone. But God didn’t remove the responsibility. He gave Moses help. He sent the 70 elders. You were never meant to do motherhood alone. God sends support and He sends His Spirit. Personal Revelation Is Everything This part is everything for moms. From Russell M. Nelson: “I plead with you to increase your spiritual capacity to receive revelation… choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost and hear the voice of the Spirit more frequently and more clearly.” Motherhood clarity does not come from social media, comparison, or pressure. It comes from revelation. Pray. Listen. Write down what comes. Act on it. You don’t need a louder world. You need clearer revelation. “Let’s Go Back to Egypt” Numbers 13–14 The Israelites are right next to the promised land… And they say, let’s go back. Egypt represents what is familiar. Even if it wasn’t better… it felt easier. Sometimes we want: Our old life Our old routine Our old body Our old identity But God didn’t call you backward. He called you forward. Egypt was familiar… But it wasn’t promised. 10 Spies vs 2 Spies Twelve spies go into the promised land. They all see the same thing. A beautiful land. God’s promises. And also… challenges. Ten spies say: We can’t do this. We’re not enough. Two spies, Joshua and Caleb, say: Yes it’s hard… but God is with us. We can do this. Same situation. Different perspective. This is motherhood. You can focus on the hard… Or you can see the growth, the purpose, and God’s hand in it. The difference wasn’t the land. It was how they saw it. Fear says: we’re not enough. Faith says: God is enough. The Brass Serpent — It Feels Too Simple Numbers 21 The people are bitten by serpents. They are suffering. They are dying. And God gives them a solution: Look… and be healed. That’s it. Look at the brass serpent and live. But some people didn’t look. Not because it didn’t work… But because it felt too simple. This is about Jesus Christ. Healing is available. Peace is available. Help is available. But sometimes we don’t look. We’re overwhelmed. We’re anxious. We’re struggling. And the invitation is simple: Turn to Christ. Pray. Remember Him. And we think… That’s not enough. But what if the answer you’re looking for… Is simple… And you’ve been overlooking it? They didn’t die because there wasn’t a cure. They died because they wouldn’t look. Meekness Is Strength Numbers 12:3 Moses was described as very meek. Meekness is not weakness. It is strength, restraint, and submission to God. Meek moms are not passive. They are Spirit-led. Grounded. Surrendered to God. Meekness is choosing God’s way… even when your emotions are loud. Elder Bednar Talk https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2018/04/meek-and-lowly-of-heart?lang=eng This Week’s Invitation Mamas… Where are you right now? Are you complaining about manna? Feeling overwhelmed like Moses? Wanting to go back to Egypt? Or avoiding the simple answer because it feels too easy? This week: Pray and ask Listen Write it down Act on it...
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    41 mins
  • 18. COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS April 27- May 3, Exodus 35-40, Leviticus 1, 4, 16, 19, The tabernacle, The Temple, Bible Study, Come, Follow Me Study

    18. COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS April 27- May 3, Exodus 35-40, Leviticus 1, 4, 16, 19, The tabernacle, The Temple, Bible Study, Come, Follow Me Study
    Apr 28 2026
    . COME, FOLLOW ME MOMS April 27 – May 3 Exodus 35–40 | Leviticus 1, 4, 16, 19 The Tabernacle, The Temple, Come, Follow Me Study “Holiness Is Built… One Small Step at a Time” Hey mamas, welcome back to Come, Follow Me Moms. This week we are in Exodus and Leviticus, and I’ll be honest… I started out thinking, “wow, this is kind of boring,” and it quickly turned into, “wait… this is actually so powerful.” This is one of those weeks where you might open your scriptures and think, “What is happening… and how does this apply to my life?” There are sacrifices, detailed laws, measurements, and instructions. And if you’re a busy mom, it’s easy to check out. But if you lean in just a little, this week becomes one of the most powerful lessons on how we come closer to God and how we actually become holy. Not in a perfection way, but in a real life, middle-of-motherhood kind of way. God brings His people out of Egypt, but getting them out wasn’t the end goal. He wanted to get Egypt out of them. He wanted to change their hearts. He wanted relationship. He wanted holiness. Leviticus 19:2 says, “Ye shall be holy: for I the Lord your God am holy.” President Henry B. Eyring taught, “The plan of happiness is for everyone. Wickedness never was happiness” (General Conference, October 2019). When God gives commandments, it’s not to restrict us. It’s to lead us to happiness. To teach this, God gives His people the tabernacle. Everything about it is symbolic. Everything points to Jesus. Everything shows us how to come back to God. The tabernacle teaches progression. You don’t just walk into God’s presence. You move step by step. And this is key for us as moms. Holiness is built. It is not instant. The first step is sacrifice. The people bring offerings, not just because they’re told to, but with willing hearts. Exodus 36:5 says the people brought “much more than enough.” These are the same people who just made the golden calf, and now their hearts are changed. That is repentance. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught, “God cares a lot more about who we are and who we are becoming than about who we once were” (“You Matter to Him,” General Conference, October 2011). So what are you offering God right now? Not perfectly, but willingly. Your time, your patience, your effort, your desire to try again. That counts. The next step is washing. This represents being made clean. Psalm 51:2 says, “Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” Ezekiel 36:25 says, “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean.” This is Jesus. We cannot become holy without being made clean first. One of the most powerful insights this week is the difference between saving grace and exalting grace. Saving grace rescues us. Exalting grace changes us. Exodus shows us being saved. Leviticus shows us becoming something new. Emily Belle Freeman taught, “Grace is not just the power that saves you… it is the power that changes you” (BYU Women’s Conference, 2015). Then we move forward into clothing and anointing. This represents identity. Isaiah 61:10 says, “He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation.” We are becoming someone new. One of my favorite lines from this week is this: living differently doesn’t mean we lower our standards or values. It means we rise. Eventually, the progression leads to the presence of God, the Holy of Holies. We don’t live there perfectly, but we are invited to move closer every day. Leviticus can feel intense with all the sacrifices and laws, but these rituals were meant to teach principles like repentance, holiness, and the Savior’s Atonement. Everything points to Jesus. And this is so real for us. Sin can creep in. It’s a slippery slope. It’s also easy to forget the Lord if we don’t take time. President Russell M. Nelson taught, “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives” (“Joy and Spiritual Survival,” General Conference, October 2016). If we are not intentionally remembering Him, we will naturally drift. So we choose consistent remembrance of God. The Spirit brings a feeling of happiness and assurance that we are becoming more holy. That’s how we know. Not perfection, but peace. John 14:27 says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.” Leviticus teaches us the manner of access to God and the holiness that comes as a result of that access. Holiness is the result of being close to God, not the requirement before. Elder David A. Bednar taught, “We are not expected to be perfect… but we are expected to become better” (General Conference, April 2012). God holds us to a higher standard, not to shame us, but to refine us. The process is simple and powerful. Repent often. Be humble. Have meekness and patience. Doctrine and Covenants 122:7 reminds us, “All these things shall be for thy experience,...
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    37 mins
  • 17. Come Follow Me Moms April 20 - 26, Exodus 19-20, 24, 31-34, Moses and Mount Sinai, The Golden Calf, Ten Commandments, Come, Follow Me Scripture Study

    17. Come Follow Me Moms April 20 - 26, Exodus 19-20, 24, 31-34, Moses and Mount Sinai, The Golden Calf, Ten Commandments, Come, Follow Me Scripture Study
    Apr 21 2026
    🎙 Come, Follow Me Moms Podcast April 20–26 Exodus 19–20, 24, 31–34 Moses & Mount Sinai | The Ten Commandments | The Golden Calf “We Will Do… Until We Don’t — And Then Grace” Episode Overview Have you ever felt SO close to God… You told yourself: “I’m going to be more patient.” “I’m going to show up differently.” …and then life hits. It’s 4pm. Dinner isn’t started. Kids are fighting. You snap. And you think: “Why am I like this?” This week in Exodus reminds us: ✨ We are not alone ✨ We are not the only ones who struggle ✨ And even when we fall short… God stays This episode is about: Covenant relationship Why we forget spiritual experiences Modern-day “golden calves” And the power of grace + trying again God Wants Relationship (Exodus 19) “Ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me…” (Exodus 19:5) God’s goal was never just rules—it was relationship. He invites His people to come closer… but they hesitate. 💬 President Russell M. Nelson: “The Lord loves effort, because effort brings rewards that can’t come without it.” Mom Application: How often do we hesitate too? “I don’t have time” “I’m too tired” “I’ll do it later” We stay at the base of the mountain. Commandments = Connection (Exodus 20) The Ten Commandments are not just rules—they are relationship protectors. Love God Love people Come unto Christ 💬 Elder Dallin H. Oaks: “We offend God when we ‘serve’ other gods—when we have other first priorities.” Ask Yourself: What is my first priority? Where am I spending my time and energy? Modern “Golden Calves”: Phones Comparison Busyness Exhaustion Even good things that push God out The Sabbath (Exodus 31) Are we watering down the Sabbath? 💬 President Nelson: “What sign do I want to give to God? … The Sabbath is a delight.” Mom Application: This isn’t about guilt. It’s about asking: “How can I make space for God today?” Even if it’s: 5 quiet minutes A prayer in the car Turning off the noise The Golden Calf (Exodus 32) “They have turned aside quickly…” (Exodus 32:8) After only 40 days… they forgot. And honestly? It’s not just them… it’s us too. We’ve seen miracles: Prayers answered Strength we didn’t have Help on hard days …and still… We drift We forget We numb out 💬 Emily Belle Freeman: “Don’t let the distraction of the world keep you from the direction of the Lord.” Moses = A Type of Christ (Exodus 32–33) “Blot me… out of thy book…” (Exodus 32:32) Moses pleads for his people—just like Jesus pleads for us. 💬 Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: “You have not traveled beyond the reach of divine love.” Prayer Changes Everything One of the most powerful moments this week was a simple prayer. A child praying for his mom… And heaven showing up. Prayer invites strength Prayer connects us Prayer reminds us we are not alone This Week’s Invitation: Pray for your kids Pray for your spouse Pray for a friend Say it out loud Write it down Send it to someone “Who Is on the Lord’s Side?” (Exodus 32:26) Whose side are you on? Who are you tethered to? This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about: Who you are choosing Idols in Our Lives “Do you want a God in your life… or a calf that doesn’t care about you?” Modern idols: Money Shows Debt Distractions They don’t care about you. Truth: We often turn to things that: Numb us Distract us Drain us Instead of the God who: fills us 💬 President Nelson: “In coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the constant influence of the Holy Ghost.” Grace (Exodus 33–34) “My presence shall go with thee…” (Exodus 33:14) “The Lord God, merciful and gracious…” (Exodus 34:6) Even after failure… God stays God forgives God invites us back Remember: Grace transforms Grace helps you become Grace heals and delivers 💬 Emily Belle Freeman: “Grace is not the light at the end of the tunnel. It is the light that moves us through the tunnel.” Final Thoughts for Moms Mamas… You are not: Your worst moment The day you snapped The time you forgot You are the woman God is still calling up the mountain. Again. And again. And again. This Week’s Challenge Pray for someone else. A child A friend A neighbor Someone struggling Let them know they are seen. Let them feel heaven through you. Closing Message God is real. Jesus lives and loves you. And you are never: Too far gone Too messy Too late for His grace. Let’s make heaven crowded, mamas 💛
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