The Savior Said: A Come Follow Me Podcast

Listen to S2 E3 (Jan 13-19) "Come Partake of the Fruit" here: Podbean: https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify: http://ow.ly/Zpg650uuNjg iTunes: http://ow.ly/RGeQ50uuNjb Stitcher: http://ow.ly/H4Lu50uuNja Close your eyes. Take a moment to visualize what you think Lehi's Dream looks like. Did you know that picture is completely personalized to you? We talk about how the language in Lehi's Dream allows each of us to picture different things as we think about Lehi's Dream. Also the interesting appearance of similar dreams in history! So come, partake of the fruit and let's chat about Lehi's Dream!

This is the talk I gave to the Byrd Springs Ward on Dec. 20, 2019. Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy! However, in the Book of Mormon, Lehi tells us that there is opposition in all things. Basically, we have to know sorrow to know joy. I want to take a moment and ask: What would life be like without Jesus Christ? It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? I’ve believed in Jesus Christ for so long, I feel like sometimes I start to take His beautiful sacrifice for granted. Without Christ, It is a world of sorrow. A world of pain. A world of hopelessness. A world of darkness. Yet, into that dark world shines a light. As the apostle John says, “the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.” The same Isaiah who gave such a dark and mournful picture of a world without a Savior also gives us beautiful phrasing of joy, promising the entry of our Savior into such a world of sorrow. He says, “For unto us a Child is born. Unto us, a Son is given.” This phrase perfectly

It's here! It's new! It's The Savior Said, Season 2!!!! We've made it to Come Follow Me 2020!!!  Listen here: Podbean: https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/   Spotify: http://ow.ly/Zpg650uuNjg   iTunes: http://ow.ly/RGeQ50uuNjb   Stitcher: http://ow.ly/H4Lu50uuNja In our first episode, we discuss how the Book of Mormon testifies of Jesus Christ and I share how some historical/cultural background helps strengthen my testimony of the Restoration and translation of the Book of Mormon. Picture featured in the episode art is "Savage State" from The Course of Empire by Thomas Cole, a painter of the American Romanticism movement.

THE GIVEAWAY IS HERE! Win an 8 x 10 print of this beautiful work of art to remind you of your 2019 study of Come Follow Me! All you have to do is go to https://tinyurl.com/TSS19Giveaway and answer a few questions. Have you liked The Savior Said on Facebook and Instagram? Have you liked about ArtByGeekGirl on Facebook/Instagram? Have you left a review for The Savior Said on your listening platform? Do all of those things and you have FIVE entries, FIVE potential chances to win this gorgeous piece of art! Drawing will take place on Dec. 20 at 5pm CST.  Remember, just go to  https://tinyurl.com/TSS19Givea way  and fill out a super easy form to enter!

Episode 50 (Dec. 23-29): The 2019 Remix of The Savior Said: Listen here: Podbean:  https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament I felt like we covered most of the material in the CFM assignment for Dec. 23-29 in the Bonus Content: Revelation Roundtable (if you haven't listened to it, go do that now!!!). And I can't just leave our last episode of 2019 like that! So I picked out some of my favorite moments from this past year's episodes to share with you. I hope you have grown through the CFM curriculum- I know I have!!!

It's a mixtape! Listen here: Podbean: https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament IT'S A MIXTAPE EPISODE!!!! Y'all know how much I love my mixtape episodes, so I couldn't NOT do one for Christmas! I've got some great songs to share, some great books to read, great scriptures, and great words from the April Conference of this year. Track Listing: Song: Noel (Live) by Lauren Daigle and Chris Tomlin Book: The Littlest Angel by Charles Tazwell Song: God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Angels We Have Heard on High / Hark the Herald Angels Sing By Leann Rimes Talk: Christ: The Light That Shines in the Darkness by Sharon Eubank Song: Light Of The Worl

Well, we're here. In the Book of Revelation. It's been silently waiting for me all year and I'm super intimidated by it! This episode is kind of an intro to the Book of Revelation. I talk about symbolism, some tips for understanding the Book of Revelation, personal revelation, and how it all leads us back to Christ. Listen here: Podbean:  https:// thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/ show/ 433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=q z4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/ us/podcast/ savior-said-weekly-musing-o bservations-on-new-testame nt/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/ podcast/lexie-austin/ the-savior-said-weekly-musi ngs-and-observations-on-th e-new-testament

Who wrote the epistles of John? What is so unique about the epistle of Jude?  If you could use two words to describe God, what would they be?  Has any man seen God?  We discuss all these questions and more in this week's episode.  Listen here: Podbean:  https:// thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/ show/ 433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=q z4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/ us/podcast/ savior-said-weekly-musing-o bservations-on-new-testame nt/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/ podcast/lexie-austin/ the-savior-said-weekly-musi ngs-and-observations-on-th e-new-testament

Listen to  Episode 46 (Nov. 25- Dec. 1): "Rejoice with Joy Unspeakable and Full of Glory"  here. or here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament Peter faced an impossible task: He knew the early Christian church was about to come under intense persecution and he knew he wouldn't be there to lead them through it. What wisdom could he impart? The answer is 1 and 2 Peter! This week I talk (a little) about the history of 1 & 2 Peter, how the gospel is preached to the dead (from 1 Peter 3:18–20 ; 4:6 and Doctrine and Covenants 138 ), and I interview Hayley to learn more about trials and joy! A big THANK YOU to Hayley for her interview!

Listen to Episode 44 (Nov. 11-17): "An High Priest of Good Things to Come" here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament Sorry guys, this episode is a little heavier than normal. I'm just struggling right now, but this week's reading assignment really helped me and I hope it helps you too. Especially Jeffrey R. Holland's talk "An High Priest of Good Things To Come", which is my favorite conference talk EVER. Ever. For real. We talk about that, about drawing near to the Lord in faith, the Melchizedek Priesthood, The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), and you get to hear the song "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" by Hillsong United.

Listen to  Episode 43 (Nov. 4 - 10) Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation” here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we discuss who *really* wrote the book of Hebrews (and does it matter???), y'all get to meet my sister Christie, and I talk a bit about balancing my CFM studies with my reading of the Book of Mormon. Sorry, these notes are more rambly than normal and they've got the CFM text in them, but it is what it is!

Listen to Episode 42 (Oct. 28-Nov. 3) “Be Thou an Example of the Believers” here. or here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament Who were Timothy, Titus, and Phileomon? What happened to Paul? WHY why WHY did he write 1 Tim 2:9-15??? I can still wear my pearls, right?? We address all this and more in this week's episode.

Listen to Episode 41 (Oct. 21-27): "Be Not Soon Shaken in Mind, or Be Troubled"  here. or here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we talk about how to be better ministers, holiness, the Great Apostasy/Dark Ages, and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Listen to Episode 40 (Oct 14-20): I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament In this episode (brought to you by the power of friendship!) my friend Kansas takes over The Savior Said for the week. My schedule was a little crazy this past week and I knew I didn't have time or mental energy to get everything AND the podcast done. So I thought, "Hey, why don't I ask Kansas to sub in for me?" Little did I know, I was playing right along with Heavenly Father's plan the whole time! Find out why it was so important for Kansas to immerse herself in the scriptures this week, the balance between Grace and work

Listen to Episode 39 (Sept. 30-Oct. 13): For the Perfecting of the Saints here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we talk about being one under Christ and the Armor of God. A lot about the Armor of God. A WHOLE 25 minutes about the Armor of God and different women in the scriptures who remind me of each piece!!! Also keep an eye out for Bonus Content where I explain how I saw each piece of modern armor as relating to Paul's Armor of God.

Listen to Episode 38 (September 23-29): Walk in the Spirit here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament

Listen to "BONUS CONTENT: Talk on Grace" here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament

Listen to Episode 37 (September 16-22) "God Loveth A Cheerful Giver" here . or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament Y'all...this week I kind of go off on a rant about Grace and how important it is to understand the Grace of Jesus Christ. Also what American Ninja Warrior training taught me about Grace. We also talk about what Paul looked like and how important it is to teach our kids how to give.

Listen to Episode 36 (Sept 9-15): "A Mixtape for Trials and Tribulations” here . or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week's episode is kind of different.  I was reading 2 Corinthians 4, and I started thinking of you guys- my listeners.  I started thinking about all the trials YOU are going through.  I started wondering what I could do to make your burdens lighter.  The only thing that came to mind was to make you a mixtape.  I used Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4, words from our modern day Apostles and General Authorities, and some of my favorite inspiring and uplifting songs.  It's not going to help anyone prep for Sunday School or Come Follow Me l

Listen to Episode 35 (Sept 2-8): “God Is Not the Author of Confusion, but of Peace”here . or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This episode is for all my listeners who wanted a shorter format- only around 35 minutes on this one! In this episode we talk about the Gift of Prophecy, why women CAN talk in church, the impact of the Resurrection on our lives, and baptisms for the dead.

Listen to Episode 34 (August 26-September 1): "Ye Are The Body of Christ" here. or here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament We've hit the middle of 1 Corinthians y'all! This week we talk about how to escape temptation, recognizing spiritual gifts (even ones we hadn't ever thought of as spiritual), and how Paul sorts the Hogwarts Houses.

Listen to Episode 33 PART 2 (August 19-25): Be Perfectly Joined Together or The Chastity Talk for Parents and Leaders of Youth here. or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This is Part 2 of Episode 33. Because Paul talks about sexual immorality in 1 Corinthians, I decided it was time to talk a little bit about chastity. I'm talking from my experience of working with thousands of teens in my profession, as a mother of a teenage boy, and just as someone who cares about kids. I talk about the stuff I think we need to be addressing with our kids besides "don't have sex until you're married". Things like consent, sex and technology, using respectful lan

Listen to Episode 33 PART 1 (August 19-25): Be Perfectly Joined Together here or here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we visit Corinth and explore Paul's epistle to the Corinthians. There were several different themes Paul talked about in this epistle: unity, following the word of God, and chastity. Because of this, I've divided this episode up into two parts. There's Part 1 (this episode!) that talks about unity and following the word of God. Part 2 will be a special episode designed for Parents and Leaders of Youth- and anyone else who wants to listen along- that talks about chastity.

Listen to Episode 32 (Aug 12-18) "Overcome Evil With Good" here . Or you can also listen at: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we talk about the natural man vs the righteousness of God. Like Elder Shayne M. Bowen's article that CFM references in this week's assignment, each of us has two wolves inside of us. The good wolf and the bad wolf. Which one do we feed? I talk about two of my "bad wolves" that I discovered this week and some of the ways this week's scripture assignment helped me overcome them.

Listen to Episode 31 (Aug 5-11) "The Power of God Unto Salvation" here. Or you can also listen at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament

Listen to Episode 30 (July 29–August 4) “A Minister and a Witness” here. Or you can also listen at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we talk about staying true to our testimonies of Jesus Christ, how Goldilocks and the Three Bears can be like Paul's conversion story, and how we weather the storms of life.

Listen to Episode 29 (July 22-28) The Lord Had Called Us For To Preach The Gospel here. Acts 16-21! This week we ride along with Paul has he goes EVERYWHERE preaching the gospel! Get ready for riots, conversions, and even a Hamilton reference. To view the "Places Paul Went" chart, go to https://tinyurl.com/TSSPaul Listen at: Podbean: https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com Spotify: http://ow.ly/Zpg650uuNjg iTunes: http://ow.ly/RGeQ50uuNjb Stitcher: http://ow.ly/H4Lu50uuNja

Listen to Episode 28 (July 15-21) "The Word of God Grew and Mutliplied" here! CONTENT WARNING: Heads up parents! In this episode I talk about a ministry called Scarlet Hope that takes the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the ladies that work in strip clubs. I don't ever say anything more graphic than the words "strip club" but if you don't want to explain what that means to your kids, you might want to skip 13:25-19:50 :) Whoa, what an episode! We talk about Peter's revelation to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, what that means for us, how to receive revelation for ourselves, and how to honor the revelation that the Lord has already given us. Also I talk about how I got my name (spoiler alert, I'm named after the song Alexis by the James Gang) and if you listen to the whole episode, you can hear that song at the end of the show! Listen at: Podbean: https://thesaviorsaid.podbean.com/ Spotify: http://ow.ly/Zpg650uuNjg iTunes: http://ow.ly/RGeQ50uuNjb Sti

Listen to Episode 27 (July 8-14): "What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do?" here. You can also listen at: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher:  https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament

Listen to Episode 26 (July 1-7): "Ye Shall Be Witnesses of Me" here. You can also listen at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament This week we visit Luke Part II (aka, The Book of Acts). We talk about the gift of the Holy Ghost, the day of Pentecost, the healing of the lame man (how blessings come in unexpected ways), and Ananias and Sapphira.

Listen to Episode 25: (June 24-30) "He is Risen!" here. You can also listen at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/433X9B4giGFPvfi6Octo6G?si=qz4wXvoZRkSn2r5l2r60FQ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/savior-said-weekly-musing-observations-on-new-testament/id1447685351?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/lexie-austin/the-savior-said-weekly-musings-and-observations-on-the-new-testament He is risen indeed! Last week it was Friday in the last week of the Savior's life, but today is Sunday! We get to learn all about Christ's resurrection as we talk about what the resurrection means for us, the walk to Emmaus, and believing in things we can't see.