This is not your average podcast. You can spend a lifetime sifting through the voices and philosophies on the internet and never find something as pure and true as what we receive here. It is of course, a podcast, and not the holy scriptures. But a wonderful tool to understanding the holy scriptures. Hank and John expound on the words of life with real experiences and wonderful guests while staying truthful to the doctrine and the principles of the gospel. Jesus Christ said, “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.” Thank you to Hank, John and all the guests, but above all, thank you Jesus!!

I cannot find the right words to convey what a marvelous gift this podcast is. All who are involved in producing and performing are a blessing on this earth and proof that God works through mankind, with all of its imperfections, to bring about His perfect word in a way that adapts to all of our individual understandings. From the top to the bottom of of my heart, THANK YOU! ❤️ ALL of the guests are phenomenal…and for me, Brad Wilcox, Dr. Lilli Anderson, and Dr. Gerritt Dirkmatt (sp?) pierce my heart every time. They seem to answer my hard questions every time they’re on the show.

I attended BYU, and the religion classes were the highlight of my experience—especially Christ and the Everlasting Gospel with Hank Smith, where the scriptures first felt real and personal. As life moved forward, the Follow Him podcast filled the void I missed from those classes—and even better, you don’t have to write any homework papers, haha! I’m so grateful for Hank and John’s service in creating this. It’s helped me feel even more connected to the gospel and better understand the Come, Follow Me program. Thank you for making the gospel feel so personal, accessible, and full of light.

I do my best to listen to every single episode. I have learned so much over the last few years.

I love these two and the guests they bring on! I almost never miss a week.

This has become my favorite podcast! I’m so thankful for the efforts of everyone involved. It has been such a blessing to my life. Thank you! Thank you!

I absolutely love this podcast!! I try to listen every day and it has improved my scripture study greatly! I love the wide range of speakers and historians. They really help broaden my understanding of the scriptures and church!

The followHIM podcast is a critical part of my gospel study each week. The guests bring new insights that help me get the most out of my studies. I come away from listening feeling clarity and happiness. Thanks Hank and John for making this happen!

I’d rate this w/ 10 gold stars if I could. 🤩This is THE BEST podcast. I love the spirit and knowledge Hank, John, and their guests bring into my home each week. I struggled for many years to find the right Come Follow Me podcast but started listening 1 year ago and I am growing a deeper love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. If you haven’t listened before- you are in for a treat.

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰😍🥰🥰🥰😍😍🥰😇😍😍I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Morgan Peirce is amazing with Emma Smith

They guest and hosts have a great discussion that makes me consider other perspectives. I love the 5 minute follow him favorites, its fun to share with my family.

I learn so much every week! They are so fun to listen to as well. I don’t get bored and think they are sincere about what they are talking about which I really appreciate!

I love hearing thoughts from the scriptures, especially contextual history. Hank and John always bring up the Savior in each episode. This is an excellent addition to my studies for Come, Follow Me! Definitely recommend!

I did not find this podcast until the fourth year of its existence,. The concept of having two incredible and engaging speakers host this using a guest expert each week was mind-blowing. I love the book of Mormon, but I grew more in studying it last year than I had in any year previously (which is kind of embarrassing since I am over 50). This year I have the luxury of listening to the 2021 episode and the 2025 episode as we cover the doctrine and covenants and church history. What a great opportunity for growth!

I love to be in the scripture. However, as a supplement to my personal study I find “Follow Him” a fantastic addition to my study. I talk about it with my wife and children. I’ve brought facts to Sunday lessons. I love to listen to it in the gym or on a run or bike ride. It is also a nice way to decompress on my commute home from work. I love Hank and John!

Love the show! Always learn new things, I appreciate everything you do!

Can’t go a day without listening & feasting upon the word! It’s rejuvenated my love for the scriptures!

WOW! Sister Chipman was an utter POWERHOUSE!! I love all the insights she shared. Helped me look at sections 10 and 11 in a new light.

I’ve been listening for years and still can’t get enough! I’m taught and inspired every time I listen! I tell all my friends about this podcast, and I think they are getting sick of it! “Hank said this… John Bytheway said this…!” Thank you for all your time and effort!! My knowledge and testimony has been strengthened!

Love listening each week

You’ve inspired and expanded my knowledge of the scriptures. Thank you both and your guests.

Love the humor & the incredible scholarship… thank you!

Listening during the week is the best. Thanks Jon and Hank!

This is such a great not annoying podcast. The hosts are obviously amazing, but what I’m impressed most by is their humility. This isn’t a pride project, they aren’t dominating the conversation, the first scholars are diverse and fascinating. Audio is great, not a waste of time.

This is one of my favorite podcasts!!!! Love how they bring on experts in their fields to share their knowledge of the weeks study. Hank and John make it fun and inspiring

With each host having his own vast experience with the scriptures, the pair of them stay out of the way of the experts brought in to unfold the facts and the truth about the topics being discussed. Both Dr. Smith and Brother Bytheway respectfully add insight and perspective without being preachy or judgmental. Both Hosts are simply welcoming and honest.

I listen to this podcast as I drive and am always disappointed to arrive because it means I need to turn it off. Thank you for connecting me to my Savior week after week!

This podcast teaches so much and in so many perspectives that I didn’t even think about. The hosts are so incredibly smart, deep-thinking and experienced. Experts add so much to the table that I put into lessons at church and personal study! Keep up the fantastic work everyone!

I love this podcast! I listen to it on my way to work and it starts my day off in a great way! I am so grateful to Hank and John for their dedication to studying the scriptures and helping me understand the scriptures more and see them in a different way. Thank you! Denise

I don’t have the words to express my gratitude and love for this.

Thank you for the time and effort you put in to unfolding the gospel each week! Love this podcast!

My mom would listen to this podcast before she would do family scriptures with my siblings and I. Sometimes she would have all of us listen. I got interested and wanted to listen for myself without the noise of my brothers and sisters. Every time I get to hear the stories and the revelation and the insight from these amazing hosts and guests I just understand the scriptures so much better and cant deny how true all of these words are. I would recommend to anyone who wants a new perspective on the gospel and ‘by the way’ I love it. Sometimes I even need to bring a ‘hanky’ because of how strong the spirit is. Thank you guys for all the time you put into this for us. Your listeners are so happy for your willingness and because of you I am even more willing to harken unto all the words God speaks! 🫶

I stumbled on Follow Him during a very trying time in my life. The insights and knowledge I have received while listening are truly more precious than silver and gold. I am able to go through my difficulties because of the faith and hope that continue to grow within me. I listen to every single episode. Hank Smith and John Bytheway and their guests have truly changed my life. Thank you for this podcast. Thank you for what you have done and continue to do. I am so grateful to have found this.

Thank you!

There are 58 mountains in Colorado over 14,000 feet. Over the last few years I have climbed everyone of them while listening to this podcast. There’s something very refreshing about listening to the doctrine of the gospel in the thin air above treeline. Some of these climbs take all day and I was blessed to find out you had been doing this podcast long before I discovered it so you guys have me plenty of material. There’s something that happens above tree line in the heart in the soul that causes any bitterness or resentment to depart from you and you’re able to see things as they really are. Thank you for bringing the spirit into your podcast and for having such wonderful guests. I have found great peace and insights from the Follow Him podcast and I’m so happy to hear you will be carrying it forward for another 4 years. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

This is an excellent podcast. The hosts, Hank and John, are well versed in their knowledge of scripture. They are coherent, clear teachers that lead by the gift of the Holy Ghost. Thank you for teaching, leading, and being instruments of the Lord. If you would like a suggestion, I would recommend bringing in more BYUI professors. Thank you!

I have been listening to this podcast with my mom since it’s first started. I’m in my 2nd year of YW come 2025 and so I decided to download the podcast app on my phone to be more responsible. This has really helped me understand the scriptures so much better. I’m so greatful for this podcast! One of my biggest dreams is to get to be in this podcast because I look up to it so much! Thank you Hank, John, and Guests! -Ellie

This podcast is so wonderful. I grew up listening to John Bytheway and Hank Smith and I’m so grateful they have come together to make this show. I’ve always been inspired by their words and stories. Their humor has always put a smile on my face. I am a mother to two small children and I don’t often get the time or make the time to study the scriptures as I would like to. This podcast has helped me to understand and increase my testimony in so many ways. Every time I listen to the speakers and guests, I am filled with The Spirit and inspired to act upon what I’ve heard. What a blessing modern technology can be! I’m so glad this exists!

I get so much out of this podcast. The experts they bring on the show share such great knowledge and the way Hank and John keep the conversations going help me to process the learning and grow my testimony.

As a busy mom of young children, this podcast has fed my soul and lifted my spirit week after week. My testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ has been strengthened as if listened to Hank, John, and their countless guests testify of Jesus Christ. Thank you for doing this podcast!

I can’t find words to express my gratitude and degree of appreciation for the Follow Him Podcast. I would never have made it through the Old Testament without your podcast. I received cultural insights from the Follow Him podcast that helped me to better understand the New Testament and the life of the Savior. I am sorry l have no recall at this moment of the study of the Doctrine and Covenants, must have been Covid fog. I just finished the episode covering Moroni 10 with guest Dr. Anthony Sweat. Thank you so much. I was so touched as you reflected on the blessings the last four years have been in your lives. Please know Follow Him has been an amazing experience and has brought so much spiritual light into my life also. Again with great appreciation Hank, John and every amazing guest for the time and knowledge you provide each week in my life. Julie

I have been abundantly blessed by listening to and re-listening to this podcast over the last 4 years. Follow Him has brought the spirit into my home and given me the motivation to study and learn more. Thank you for making it engaging and allowing us to partake of the spirit and come unto Christ. ❤️

I have listened to this show nearly every week for the last 4 years and it has been an amazing spiritual boost and I have learned so much and drawn closer to my savior because of it! Thank you for your time and this amazing way to learn the material and become better!

It helps every human being go and worship Jesus Christ. They all love each other. I’m not a big podcast guy, but this podcast makes me want to listen every week.

This podcast has been central to my come follow me studies for the past 4 years. I was so worried it was going to end after the Book of Mormon episodes, but I just heard you say you are going to keep going!!! I cried. Thank you. This podcast has blessed my life in more ways than I can count.

Thank you! this is phenomenal and all the guests on the show that help shine light on the Gospel.

I have been listening to follow him for a couple of years and totally love it. It gives me a spiritual boost each week as I listen to the discussion regarding the scriptures. When I am going to teach, it gives me such great lesson material. I truly appreciate Hank and John and all their guests.

I listen to a lot of podcasts, but there are only a handful that I make sure to catch every week...and this is one of them! Many thanks to John, Hank, and all of their amazing guests for helping expand my knowledge of the scriptures and invite the spirit into my life more often. I know running a podcast is a lot of time and work, and I'm so grateful for the selfless sacrifice of everyone who makes this podcast possible.

Always learn something new about the scripture while listening to this podcast. Thank you for helping me walk away feeling uplifted and ready to follow in his way everyday.

This podcast has been a rock of excitement and strength as I study. Never met John and Hank, but I Love them. Thank you my brothers