Podcast & Video Information
A compilation of several Audio & Visual resources to assist individuals and families with their CFM study.
CFM Videos & Podcasts
Scripture Central (SC)
Previously known as Book of Mormon Central, Scripture Central is a favorite. Leading LDS scholars and academics compile this website. CFM Insights is co-taught by Tyler Griffin, an associate dean in Religious Studies at BYU, and Taylor Halverson, an associate professor with BYU and Marriott School of Business. Brother Halverson has a Ph.D. in Judaism & Christianity in Antiquity. This is an excellent resource for those who want accurate doctrine that is enjoyable, well-researched, and thoughtfully presented.
Another favorite, hosted by the well-known and well-loved Hank Smith and John Bytheway. Each week, Hank and John invite various religious and field-related experts to join them in a conversation that pertains to the Come Follow Me curriculum. These interviews are enlightening, entertaining, and very enjoyable. Their website includes transcripts and sourced references followhim.co
Line Upon Line (LUL)
An animated overview for the course material covered in each CFM lesson. While these videos are primarily focused on teaching younger audiences, they are informative and entertaining for adults as well. These videos provide a great starting point for family discussions, especially for families with kids and teenagers.
Teaching with Power (TWP)
Taught by Ben Wilcox, an experienced seminary and institute veteran of over 20 years, Brother Wilcox presents excellent lessons to help teachers format their lessons. Brother Wilcox has been a featured EFY speaker, and his lessons are alway thoughtful, scripture based, and well organized.
Don’t Miss This (DMT)
Popular and entertaining lessons that shape the CFM Curriculum into fun and friendly presentations for individuals and families. This series is hosted by blogger Emily Belle Freeman and Author David Butler. This lighthearted duo focuses on making learning fun, and they don’t take things too seriously, including themselves. These are great feel-good lessons, guaranteed to brighten your day. https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/
Meridian Magazine (MM)
Scott and Maurine Proctor are the founders of Meridian Magazine. They have written for many award winning television and radio broadcasts including Music and the Spoken Word and have authored and produced several LDS publications.
Produced by Book of Mormon Central, Dr. Lynne Wilson PhD and John Cho dig into some of the deeper doctrine of the Old Testament and how it relates to us in modern day. Dr Wilson has a Ph.D. in Theology and American Religious History. Along with Jack Welch, Dr. Wilson is one of the co-founder of Book of Mormon Central and the insights she and John Cho provide on this podcast are exceptional.
Produced by Book of Mormon Central, with host Dr. Lynne Wilson PhD. Like the Old Testament version listed above, this podcast dives into some of the deeper doctrines and cultural settings of the New Testament, and how that world compares to modern day. Dr Wilson has a Ph.D. in Theology and American Religious History. She, and Jack Welch, are the co-founders of Scripture Central and listening to Dr. Wilson is always a delight.
This Podcast is simply a reading of the passages covered in each Come Follow Me lesson. There is no commentary, just the scriptures read by Bradley Ross. The translation Mr. Ross uses is the New English Translation (NET). While the KJV is widely respected for its scholarship and historical significance, the NET is seen as a more modern and accessible option for readers, focusing on both accuracy and readability. netbible.org
Community
A collection of Podcasts produced by BYU's Religious Education Program. These podcasts cover a wide range of religious and academic topics.
These collections of videos offer excellent insights into the history and context of the Bible. The producer, Daniel Smith, incorporates videos about essential aspects of Ancient Israelite and Jewish culture, including the Ancient Festivals, Temple Worship, the archeology and geography of the Holy Land, Holy Week, and other related topics. In almost all of his videos, Smith demonstrates how the Ancient Jewish traditions were intended to testify of Jesus Christ.
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The Bible Project
The Bible Project is not an LDS source, but it is an excellent resource that is used at the BYU Jerusalem Center for their study abroad program. Some of the more general videos have perspectives that differ slightly from LDS doctrine, but the overviews of the individual books are excellent.
FAIR is a non-profit organization that provides well-documented answers to criticisms of LDS doctrine, belief, and practice.
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The Interpreter Foundation
An independent non-profit organization that provides educational resources in support of LDS doctrine.