Podcasts & Videos

A compilation of audio and visual resources to assist individuals and families with their Come Follow Me study.

Weekly CFM Commentary

• Scripture Central — Previously Book of Mormon Central. The umbrella for several excellent sub-series including CFM Insights with Taylor & Tyler, Finding Christ in the Old Testament, Lynne Hilton Wilson, and Faith Insights. Leading LDS scholars including Tyler Griffin (associate dean, BYU Religious Studies) and Taylor Halverson (Ph.D. in Judaism & Christianity in Antiquity). Excellent for well-researched, accurate doctrine.

• Follow Him — Hosted by Hank Smith and John Bytheway. Weekly expert interviews. Transcripts and references at followhim.co. YouTube

• Don’t Miss This — Hosted by Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler. Lighthearted, fun presentations for individuals and families. YouTube

• Teaching with Power — Ben Wilcox, 20+ year seminary and institute veteran. Excellent lessons for teachers, well-organized and scripture-based.

• The Scriptures Are Real — Hosted by Kerry Muhlestein (BYU professor and OT scholar) and Lamar Newmeyer. 414+ episodes. Academic rigor with personal connection.

• Scripture Insights — Weekly scripture insights and learning.

• Finding Christ in the Old Testament — John Hilton III (Scripture Central). Weekly Christ-centered messages in OT passages. ~15-20 min videos. New for 2026.

• Lynne Hilton Wilson — Dr. Lynne Hilton Wilson (Scripture Central). Ph.D. in Theology and American Religious History. Co-founder of Scripture Central. Deep doctrinal and cultural context.

• Faith Insights — Tyler Griffin (Scripture Central). Quick 5-10 minute faith-building insights each week.

• Scripture Gems — Visual scripture summaries and illustrations.

• Talking Scripture — Hosted by Mike Day and Bryce Dunford (university-level institute teachers). Focus on relevance and application.

• Unshaken — Youth-focused, making scripture relevant for younger audiences. ~10-15 min videos.

Podcasts & Audio

• Meridian Magazine — Scott and Maurine Proctor. Award-winning writers for Music and the Spoken Word and other LDS publications.

• A Restored View of the Old Testament — Dr. Lynne Wilson and John Cho. Produced specifically for OT study — especially relevant for OT 2026. Deep doctrine of the Old Testament and how it relates to modern day. (Scripture Central)

• Come Follow Me Read-Along — Simply a reading of CFM passages by Bradley Ross using the New English Translation (NET). netbible.org

Additional Weekly Shows

• Come Follow Up (BYUtv) — Weekly TV show airing Sundays on BYUtv.

• Sunday on Monday — Weekly women-focused devotional podcast (~30-45 min).

• Already Good — Weekly CFM-related discussions.

Community & Academic

• BYU Religious Education Podcasts — Wide range of religious and academic topics.

• Messages of Christ — Daniel Smith. Essential videos on Ancient Israelite culture including festivals, temple worship, archaeology, geography of the Holy Land, and how Jewish traditions testify of Christ. Excellent companion to OT study.

• The Bible Project — Not LDS but excellent. Used at BYU Jerusalem Center. 41 book overview videos, plus theme videos (Image of God, Heaven & Earth, Tree of Life, Sacrifice & Atonement) and Hebrew word studies (Nephesh/Soul, Ruakh/Spirit, Khesed/Loyal Love, Shalom/Peace, YHWH/LORD). OT Playlist

• Old Testament Minute (Scripture Central) — Chapter-by-chapter scholarly commentary. 36+ chapters covering Moses through Exodus. Quick, accessible academic insights.

• Pearl of Great Price Central — Dedicated scholarly resources for Moses and Abraham — essential for early OT 2026 weeks.

• BYU Easter Conference — Annual conference with General Authority emeritus keynotes, focused on the Savior.

LDS Scholarly & Apologetics

• The Interpreter Foundation — Extensive scholarly resources for OT 2026 including 90+ Book of Moses essays by Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, KnoWhy OTL articles, and weekly lesson resources.

• FAIR — Well-documented answers to criticisms of LDS doctrine, belief, and practice. Extensive articles, videos, and podcast episodes addressing historical and doctrinal questions. FAIR Podcast

• SOAR (BYU Religious Studies Center) — Online transcription and research service providing access to decades of BYU devotionals, conferences, and religious education content.

• Seekers & Dwellers — Stephen Smoot, LDS scholar. Ancient texts, temple theology, and Pearl of Great Price deep dives. Highly relevant to OT study.

• Cwic Media — Greg Matsen. In-depth discussions on temple symbolism, Isaiah, and ancient covenant patterns. Strong OT content.

• The Ancient Tradition — Ancient religious traditions, temple symbolism, and connections to the restored gospel. Scholarly and thought-provoking.

• The Treasure of the Scriptures — Jeffrey Bradshaw (author of the 90+ Book of Moses essays on Interpreter). Temple symbolism, ancient texts, and deep doctrinal exploration.

• Evidence Central (Scripture Central) — Bite-sized evidence summaries for the Book of Mormon, Bible, and Pearl of Great Price. Quick, accessible reads that pair well with weekly study.

Ancient World, Archaeology & Language

• Religion for Breakfast — Dr. Andrew Henry (PhD Religious Studies). Academic but very accessible. Excellent on ancient Israelite religion, temple practices, and the origins of monotheism.

• Data over Dogma — Dan McClellan, PhD in Theology and Religion and Bible scholar for the Church’s translation department. Rigorous, data-driven approach to biblical texts. Popular for accessible Hebrew Bible content.

• World of Antiquity — Archaeological discoveries and ancient civilizations. Excellent Ancient Near East content directly relevant to OT study.

• Digital Hammurabi — Assyriologists covering Mesopotamian culture, cuneiform, and Ancient Near East history. Direct context for Genesis and early OT.

• Esoterica — Dr. Justin Sledge. Academic deep dives into ancient religious traditions, mysticism, and textual history. Excellent Hebrew and Kabbalistic content.

• AlephBeta — Rabbi David Fohrman. Brilliant literary analysis of the Torah, finding patterns in the Hebrew text. Some free content; premium subscription for full library.

• Ten Minute Bible Hour — Matt Whitman. Incredibly accessible Old Testament context with outstanding archaeological and cultural videos. Respectful of all faith traditions.

• Inspiring Philosophy — Strong on Ancient Near East context, creation accounts, and Genesis historicity. Academic but faith-affirming.

• Yale Open Course — Introduction to the Old Testament — Free Yale lectures by Dr. Christine Hayes. Excellent academic perspective for more advanced students.

Women’s Perspectives

• Grounded — Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner.

• Our Mothers Knew It — Maria Eckersley.

Family & Children

• Latter Day Kids — Lesson plans and activities for teaching children.

• Scripture Explorers — Scripture exploration for families.

• Gospel Lessons — Family-friendly video lessons.

• Line Upon Line — Animated overviews of CFM lessons. Great for families with kids and teenagers.