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Join hosts Mike Day and Bryce Dunford as they illustrate relevance and discuss ideas for understanding and applying the scriptures in your weekly study of Come, Follow Me. Mike and Bryce are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mike and Bryce are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but the opinions they express do not represent the official position of the church. We refer you to official church sources and the church website to clarify any

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Ep 398 | Hosea; Joel, Come Follow Me 2026 (November 16-22)
YouTubeNov 11, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 103: Our Three Choices
YouTubeNov 8, 2026
Ep 397 | Daniel 1-7, Come Follow Me 2026 (November 9-15)
YouTubeNov 4, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 102: The Object and Design of Our Existence
YouTubeNov 1, 2026
Bryce on the Science of Dating 05: Missed Opportunities
YouTubeOct 29, 2026
Ep 396 | Ezekiel, Come Follow Me 2026 (November 2-8)
YouTubeOct 28, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 101: Why Not Speak of the Atonement of Christ?
YouTubeOct 25, 2026
Bryce on Navigating the Covenant Path
YouTubeOct 23, 2026
Ep 395 | Jeremiah 21-52; Lamentations, Come Follow Me 2026 (Oct 26-Nov 1)
YouTubeOct 21, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 100: Celestial Love Moments
YouTubeOct 18, 2026
Ep 394 | Jeremiah 1-20, Come Follow Me 2026 (Oct 19-25)
YouTubeOct 14, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 99: Towel, Basin, and Dirty Feet Moments
YouTubeOct 11, 2026
Ep 393 | Isaiah 58-66, Come Follow Me 2026 (Oct 12-18)
YouTubeOct 7, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 98: What is That to Thee? Follow Thou Me.
YouTubeOct 4, 2026
Bryce on the Science of Dating 04: Keep Your Heart at the Right Place
YouTubeOct 2, 2026
Ep 392 | Isaiah 50-57, Come Follow Me 2026 (Oct 5-11)
YouTubeSep 30, 2026
Bryce on the Science of Dating 03: Relationship Dating
YouTubeSep 28, 2026
Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 97: Look and See
YouTubeSep 27, 2026
Ep 391 | Isaiah 40-49, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 28-Oct 4)
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Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 96: I Do Always Those Things That Please Him
YouTubeSep 20, 2026
Ep 390 | Isaiah 13-35, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 21-27)
YouTubeSep 18, 2026
Mike on Isaiah's Call in Isaiah 6 and 2 Nephi 16
YouTubeSep 16, 2026
Bryce on the Science of Dating 02: What is Friendship Dating?
YouTubeSep 15, 2026
Ep 389 | Isaiah 1-12, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 14-20)
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Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 95: Neither Do I Condemn Thee
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Ep 388 | Proverbs; Ecclesiastes, Come Follow Me 2026 (Sept 7-13)
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Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 94: Notwithstanding, Lest We Offend
YouTubeSep 6, 2026
Bryce on the Science of Dating 01: Friendship Dating
YouTubeSep 1, 2026
Ep 387 | Psalms 102-150, Come Follow Me 2026 (Aug 31-Sept 6)
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Bryce on the Atonement of Christ 93: Be of Good Cheer
YouTubeAug 30, 2026
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The Rechabites and the Iron Rod: Enduring Faith in the Face of Apostasy

Jeremiah's prophecies, often shadowed by despair, also reveal a bedrock of hope and the enduring covenant. Examining the Rechabites and their unwavering obedience offers a powerful parallel for Latter-day Saints navigating a world of shifting sands.

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The Cluster and the Voice: Isaiah's Prophecy and Latter-day Saints

Bryce and Mike’s recent Talking Scripture podcast on Isaiah 58-66 unearthed a profound question: who is the righteous remnant Isaiah speaks to, the 'cluster' preserved even as God’s judgment falls? This post explores that question, considering its implications for our understanding of Israel, the Restoration, and our role in the latter days.

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The Personalization of Faith: Addressing the Hope Crisis
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The Personalization of Faith: Addressing the Hope Crisis

We often treat faith, hope, and charity as sequential, but the scriptures teach that hope is the necessary precursor to faith. We must personalize the Plan.

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The Doctrine of Necessity: Why the Atonement Demands a Suffering Messiah
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The Doctrine of Necessity: Why the Atonement Demands a Suffering Messiah

We are called to move beyond sequential study to a thematic understanding of the Atonement, recognizing that the Law itself dictates the necessity of the suffering Savior.

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The Implied Ask: From Daily Bread to the Bread of Life
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The Implied Ask: From Daily Bread to the Bread of Life

We often focus on the abundance of the Atonement, but the Savior’s record points to a profound, implied ask that dictates our participation in eternal life.

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Operation Iron Rod
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The Inescapable Pattern: When Divine Counsel Matches the Danger
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The Inescapable Pattern: When Divine Counsel Matches the Danger

A scholarly look at how the Lord has consistently guided His people by sending specific prophets and revealing precise instructions when the circumstances demand it.

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The Woman, the Temple, and the Promise of Zion: Decoding Revelation 12
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The Woman, the Temple, and the Promise of Zion: Decoding Revelation 12

Revelation 12 provides a profound glimpse into the struggle between light and darkness, revealing deep symbolism regarding the Church, the covenants, and the birth of Zion.

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Operation Iron Rod
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Navigating the Mist: Spiritual Blindness and the Guiding Rod in the Restoration
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Navigating the Mist: Spiritual Blindness and the Guiding Rod in the Restoration

The Book of Mormon presents a profound spiritual dilemma, teaching that modern discipleship requires discerning the Mist of Darkness from the everlasting light of Christ's covenant path.

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The True Ministry: Guarding Against Deceit and Guile in Our Calling
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The True Ministry: Guarding Against Deceit and Guile in Our Calling

As we study 1 Thessalonians, we are reminded that true power in the gospel comes not from rhetoric, but from living a life consecrated to the Spirit.

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Operation Iron Rod
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Following the Divine Pattern: Paul, Covenants, and the Restoration's Architecture
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Following the Divine Pattern: Paul, Covenants, and the Restoration's Architecture

We examine the scholarly debates surrounding the Epistles of Paul to understand the enduring, covenant pattern of revelation necessary for the gathering of Israel.

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Operation Iron Rod
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Beyond Action: Understanding the Nature of Christ's Love in Covenant Keeping
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Beyond Action: Understanding the Nature of Christ's Love in Covenant Keeping

We often ask what we must do to be disciples, but John challenges us to ask what we must *be*. This requires a deep dive into the nature of Christ's love as taught in the Epistles.

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Operation Iron Rod
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When Heaven Intervenes: Understanding the Call to Build After the First Vision
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When Heaven Intervenes: Understanding the Call to Build After the First Vision

The First Vision is not merely a historical footnote; it is the divine pattern for the restoration of the gathering and the calling of every Builder to the covenant path.

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Talking Scripture
Gather Israel
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The Infinite Scope of the Atonement: A Blueprint for the Builders
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The Infinite Scope of the Atonement: A Blueprint for the Builders

Exploring the divine nature of Christ's sacrifice, we see that the Atonement covers every conceivable human experience—a truth that calls all Builders to action in the gathering of Israel.

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Talking Scripture
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Bridging the Gap: Seeing the Light of the Covenant Promise
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Bridging the Gap: Seeing the Light of the Covenant Promise

The Gospels reveal that God's plan unfolds across vast stretches of time. Understanding this continuity is key to our mission to gather the global Church.

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Talking Scripture
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Discernment's Call: Finding the Voice of God in a Gathering Generation
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Discernment's Call: Finding the Voice of God in a Gathering Generation

As we build the Kingdom, we must learn to distinguish the whisper of the Spirit from the noise of doubt, relying on the covenants revealed through the sacred record.

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The Three Layers of Covenant: Seeing the Bride in the Prophecy
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The Three Layers of Covenant: Seeing the Bride in the Prophecy

D&C 25 reveals profound truths that stretch beyond history, guiding us to see the Church as the faithful Bride of Christ.

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Talking Scripture
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Opening the Door: Our Vulnerability and the Call to Gather Israel
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Opening the Door: Our Vulnerability and the Call to Gather Israel

The Savior offers us an open door, but sometimes we keep it shut by fear. Let us learn to remove the fig leaves and open our hearts to the Kingdom movement.

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Talking Scripture
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Crossing the Sea of Chaos: Lessons from the Jaredites on the Journey to the Promised Land
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Crossing the Sea of Chaos: Lessons from the Jaredites on the Journey to the Promised Land

The Book of Ether gives us a profound glimpse into the journey through chaos, reminding us that the Lord can change us when our circumstances cannot. This journey mirrors our own call to gather.

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Talking Scripture
Gather Israel
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Navigating the Dirt Roads: Understanding the Deep Waters of Revelation
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Navigating the Dirt Roads: Understanding the Deep Waters of Revelation

The scriptures are a complex tapestry, weaving together ancient religious tensions and divine reformations. We explore the historical context of the Old Testament to strengthen our commitment to the Gathering.

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Talking Scripture
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Living Water: Finding the Source in the Gathering Place
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Living Water: Finding the Source in the Gathering Place

Like the woman at the well, we often seek answers in temporary sources. True spiritual sustenance, however, is found in the living water of the Kingdom, calling us to build together.

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Talking Scripture
Gather Israel
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