Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith

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Welcome to 'Start Here Study' – where Come Follow Me is explained in plain English. Each month, a new Come Follow Me companion video will be uploaded that explains a complex gospel topic in a way that's easy to learn and remember. About the Host: Kristen Walker Smith is the co-host of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast (currently at 12 million downloads), a 4x best-selling author, and a BYU Education Week speaker. Facebook: Kristen Walker Smith Instagram: kristenwalkersmith

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Solomon Had Everything, So Why Did It Still Feel Empty?
YouTubeSep 6, 2026
Did Joseph Smith Lie About Polygamy?
YouTubeAug 26, 2026
What David's Worst Sin Teaches Us About Repentance
YouTubeAug 23, 2026
Was the Priesthood Ban Really Not a Revelation?
YouTubeAug 19, 2026
Did Jesus Quote the Psalms More Than Any Other Scripture?
YouTubeAug 16, 2026
Did God Really Make a Bet With Satan in the Book of Job?
YouTubeAug 12, 2026
Why Did Job Refuse to Curse God After Losing Everything?
YouTubeAug 9, 2026
Why Did None of Joseph Smith's Plural Wives Have Kids?
YouTubeAug 5, 2026
What Really Happens in the Book of Esther?
YouTubeAug 2, 2026
Why Did Jesus Call the Scribes Hypocrites?
YouTubeJul 29, 2026
Why Did a Persian King Set Judah Free?
YouTubeJul 26, 2026
Nobody Agrees How to Pronounce Jehoshaphat
YouTubeJul 22, 2026
Two Kings, Same Threat, Totally Different Endings (2 Chronicles 14-20)
YouTubeJul 19, 2026
What Is the Scattering of Israel? (Explained in 3 Parts)
YouTubeJul 15, 2026
Hezekiah, Josiah, and the Fall of Israel (2 Kings 16-25)
YouTubeJul 12, 2026
What Actually Happened with Elisha and the She-Bears | Come Follow Me 2 Kings
YouTubeJul 8, 2026
Elisha's Miracles Explained in 60 Seconds | Come Follow Me 2 Kings 2–7
YouTubeJul 5, 2026
The Israelite Kingdom Splits and Elijah Calls Down Fire | Come Follow Me 1 Kings
YouTubeJun 28, 2026
Did David Lose His Exaltation Forever? | Come Follow Me 2 Samuel 11–12
YouTubeJun 24, 2026
David and Bathsheba, Solomon's Temple | Come Follow Me 2 Samuel 11–12, 1 Kings
YouTubeJun 21, 2026
Why Did God Kill Uzzah for Trying to Steady the Ark?
YouTubeJun 17, 2026
God Promised David the Throne. Getting There Almost Killed Him.
YouTubeJun 14, 2026
The Hidden Meaning Behind the Horn of Oil in David's Anointing
YouTubeJun 10, 2026
Israel Fired God and Hired a King Instead — Come Follow Me 1 Samuel
YouTubeJun 7, 2026
The Book of Ruth Is Not About What You Think It Is
YouTubeJun 3, 2026
The Book of Ruth Is Not About What You Think It Is
YouTubeMay 31, 2026
The Truth About Samson and Delilah That Most People Miss
YouTubeMay 27, 2026
Come Follow Me 2026 | Judges | Deborah, Gideon, and Samson in 60 Seconds
YouTubeMay 24, 2026
Jericho Was Not Just Israel's First Battle — Here's What Most People Miss
YouTubeMay 20, 2026
Your Kids Are Going to LOVE This Week's Come Follow Me — Joshua
YouTubeMay 17, 2026
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The Steady Hand of the Spirit: Finding Divine Purpose in the Wilderness
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The Steady Hand of the Spirit: Finding Divine Purpose in the Wilderness

As we continue our deep dives into the scriptures, we are reminded that divine purpose is not found in our own strength, but in the consistent guidance of the Spirit.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Divine Pattern: Finding Rest in God's Divine Chronology
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The Divine Pattern: Finding Rest in God's Divine Chronology

Examining Genesis 2:3 reveals a divine pattern of rest, a principle that speaks volumes to our covenant path and the Lord's ongoing work.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Progression of Covenant Keeping: From Young Women's to Relief Society
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The Progression of Covenant Keeping: From Young Women's to Relief Society

Examining the transition between covenants, we revisit Abraham 3:27 to understand the deepening commitment required in our lives as Latter-day Saints.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Divine Blueprint: Tracing God's Order from Genesis to Abraham
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The Divine Blueprint: Tracing God's Order from Genesis to Abraham

A deep dive into the foundational narratives of creation and covenant, reminding us of the eternal pattern of divine administration.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Power of a Minute: Finding Divine Context in the Old Testament
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The Power of a Minute: Finding Divine Context in the Old Testament

Sometimes the biggest truths are revealed in the smallest chunks of study. Let's talk about how to keep the Spirit flowing when studying the scriptures.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Rogue Disciples
4 min
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The Promise of Good Days: Anchoring Ourselves in Abraham's Testimony
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The Promise of Good Days: Anchoring Ourselves in Abraham's Testimony

We revisit the profound promise found in Abraham 3:4, anchoring our understanding of divine timing and enduring covenants.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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Illuminating the Word: Finding Christ's Light in Our Studies
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Illuminating the Word: Finding Christ's Light in Our Studies

Sometimes the biggest truths are found in the simplest scriptures. Let's talk about how Christ illuminates our understanding of the restored gospel.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Rogue Disciples
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The Divine Mandate: Separating Ourselves from the Darkness
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The Divine Mandate: Separating Ourselves from the Darkness

Moses 2:4 serves as a stark reminder of the necessity of spiritual separation to walk in the light of the restored gospel.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Weight of the Savior: Reflections on Suffering and the Atonement
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The Weight of the Savior: Reflections on Suffering and the Atonement

As we study the Savior's suffering, remember that the Atonement is the core of our discipleship. Let's dive into the scriptures together.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Rogue Disciples
4 min
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The Weight of Expectation: A Study in Moses 5:11
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The Weight of Expectation: A Study in Moses 5:11

Examining the subtle nuances of scripture study, we reflect on the weight of expectation when studying texts like Moses 5:11.

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Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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From Eden's Shadow to Covenant Keeping: The Echoes of Genesis and Moses
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From Eden's Shadow to Covenant Keeping: The Echoes of Genesis and Moses

We revisit the foundational narratives of Genesis 3-4 and Moses 4-5, seeking the eternal patterns of covenant keeping and divine guidance.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
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Unveiling the Power of Divine Combination in Scripture
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Unveiling the Power of Divine Combination in Scripture

We delve into the concept of 'secret combinations' as revealed in Moses 5:31, drawing lessons for our continued study of the restored gospel.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
3 min
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The Echo of Cain: Tenacity in the Covenant Path
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The Echo of Cain: Tenacity in the Covenant Path

Genesis 4:9 presents a stark challenge regarding accountability. We must examine this passage through the lens of continuous covenant keeping.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
3 min
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Knowing God Personally: A Lesson in Divine Presence
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Knowing God Personally: A Lesson in Divine Presence

Moses 7:4 offers a profound glimpse into what it means to walk with the Lord. Let’s discuss what it means when the Lord is with us.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Rogue Disciples
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The Whisper of the Spirit in the Wilderness: Remembering the Covenant Path
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The Whisper of the Spirit in the Wilderness: Remembering the Covenant Path

As we study the covenants and the path of the prophets, we must remember that divine guidance is always available to the diligent student of scripture.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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The Pattern of Divine Guidance: Learning from Moses' Encounters
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The Pattern of Divine Guidance: Learning from Moses' Encounters

As we study the pattern of divine revelation through Moses, we are reminded that true discipleship requires diligent study and trust in the Lord's timing.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
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When the Lord Weeps and Satan Laughs: Finding Strength in the Struggle
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When the Lord Weeps and Satan Laughs: Finding Strength in the Struggle

Moses 7:26, 28 offers profound insights into spiritual warfare and divine protection. Let's discuss what it means to stand with the Lord.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Rogue Disciples
4 min
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The Weight of Divine Counsel: Enduring, Pitying, or Embracing the Word
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The Weight of Divine Counsel: Enduring, Pitying, or Embracing the Word

We examine the delicate balance required when receiving divine counsel, drawing lessons from Genesis 19 regarding how we should respond to prophetic word.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
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Perfection: A Discipline of the Spirit, Not a Destination
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Perfection: A Discipline of the Spirit, Not a Destination

We often treat spiritual progress as a finish line, but the scriptures teach us it is a perpetual process requiring daily diligence.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
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The Two Floods: Divine Sovereignty and Our Covenant Path
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The Two Floods: Divine Sovereignty and Our Covenant Path

We examine the challenging passage of Moses 7:62, pondering the nature of divine judgment versus the blessings of the covenant path.

Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Start Here Study with Kristen Walker Smith
Operation Iron Rod
4 min
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