The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast
The BOM-BITES Come Follow Me Podcast offers short, daily episodes (usually under 10 minutes) designed to help individuals and families 'feast upon the words one bite at a time' while studying the Come Follow Me curriculum. Each episode corresponds with video content shared by BOMSocks on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. The podcast is a service from BOMSocks, a company known for gospel-themed socks, and is not an official program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Episodes
BOM-BITES Episode #654 - Isaiah 61
The Savior’s ability to reclaim (to retrieve something that appeared to be lost) is one of the most beautiful aspects of who he is.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #653 - Isaiah 58
How do we really harness the power of a “true fast”?If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #652- Isaiah 55:8-13
Plain and simple - God is smarter than me! And the more I remember that, the better my life will be.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #651 - Isaiah 55:1-7
I’m all for the concept of getting “spiritually fat”. But it does require a certain element of effort on our part to get to that level.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #650 - Isaiah 54 (3 Nephi 22)
Does Jesus have a favorite Isaiah chapter? I have a strong feeling that it may very well be this one for many reasons.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #649 - Isaiah 53 (Mosiah 14)
Abinadi quoted this chapter word for word as he stood in front of King Noah and his wicked priests. His powerful testimony about Jesus Christ changed the heart of one of those wicked priests. Could this chapter have been the chapter that changed him?If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #648 - Isaiah 50-52 (2 Nephi 7-8)
Too often we too are stressed and overwhelmed about the future to take the time to look for the “flickering assurances” of God’s love in our daily lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #647- Isaiah 48-49; 1 Nephi 19-22
Understanding the context of why Nephi may have been quoting Isaiah to his brothers will help us when we wonder if God has forgotten us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #646 - Isaiah 45-46
There really is no other name or thing or person or place that can save us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #645 - Isaiah 43
Don’t be like Uncle Rico. Don’t just sit around remembering “the former things”. Trust that the Lord can “do a new thing” to bless your life.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #644 - Isaiah 41
Isaiah 41 is literally FULL of comfort and hope. The Lord is So willing to help us and strengthen us and reminds us that he is with us.So, why the odd name in verse 14?If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #642- Isaiah 30
Thank goodness that there are prophets of God that don’t just tell us “smooth” things.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #641 - Isaiah 29
Jesus Christ is never failing, never faltering, and ever the most certain and reliable force in eternity. He is “the nail in the sure place”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #640 - Isaiah 22
Jesus Christ is never failing, never faltering, and ever the most certain and reliable force in eternity. He is “the nail in the sure place”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #639 - Isaiah 14
Satan is loud, angry, obnoxious, and persistent. Just like that chihuahua down the street and keeps yapping every time you walk past.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #638 - Isaiah 13
I love it when a prophet “musters” together a group of Saints to raise up their voices to the world for a most important cause.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #637 - Isaiah 9-10
Never underestimate the boundless mercy and the “stretchiness” of the hand of the Lord to those who reach out to him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #636 - Isaiah 7-8
When we are fearful and it seems like the world is pressuring us to follow it, the worst thing to do is ally ourselves with that world. We need to remember that when “God is with us”, he will always prevail.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #635 - Isaiah 3
“The shew of our countenances” can often tell a lot about what is or is not going on in our lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #634 - Isaiah 1-2,4
Our God is a covenant keeping God who desires to connect with his children. Our temples are the perfect place for that connection.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #633 - Isaiah Overview
What if Isaiah wasn’t really that hard to understand…especially when you look for Jesus Christ in his words.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #632 - Ecclesiastes
All of us have various seasons in our lives and it gets very difficult when we try to balance all of them. Thank goodness we don’t have to.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #631 - Proverbs 31
Proverbs 31 is the ultimate guide on how to be a virtuous woman. Hopefully we can hope put some perspective on what that really looks like.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #630 - Proverbs 15-16
Never underestimate the power of disciplined words from a humble heart…firm in information, but soft in spirit.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #629 - Proverbs 3:5-6
There is a very good reason that these verses were chosen as the 2022 Youth Theme. When these words are applied, the Lord will direct our paths.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #628 - Proverbs Intro
The word “Proverb” simply means “wise saying”. Wisdom will come to us as we take time to listen to learn, and then act on that wisdom.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #627 - Psalms 146-150
Learning how to truly PRAISE the Lord could be amazing…not for him, but for US! If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #626 - Psalm 119
Psalm 119 is so cool on so many levels! It is an amazing form of Hebrew poetry that uses EVERY letter of the Hebrew alphabet to teach us how to not only appreciate all aspects of the scriptures, but also the power of taking time to meditate and relax with them.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #625 - Psalm 118
You know the God who helped Moses part the Red Sea? Help Nephi build a boat? Saved Daniel from the Lions? Helped a 14 year-old farm boy become a prophet? Yea, he is on YOUR side too! :)If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #624 - Psalms 102; 107
When we are perplexed, distressed, and overwhelmed, we are blessed to have a God who not only understand those emotions but knows how to help us to “be quiet” and learn to listen to him and trust him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #623 - Psalm 103
The word “lovingkindness” is not one that is easily defined in the English language. But it is mentioned 21x in the Psalms, so we should probably take notice of this incredible word that perfectly describes our God.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #622 - Psalm 78
Teaching our children to know Jesus Christ, his characteristics, attributes, and his goodness will help them in immeasurable ways when they make mistakes and need to know how to find peace and happiness in this life.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #621 - Psalm 77
I’ve said it many, many times - “If you don’t remember, you forget”. Not as deep as it sounds, right? But it is such an important principle for what to do when things aren’t working the way that we hoped they would.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #620 - Psalm 72
If the mountains are the temples, then what are the “little hills” referred to that bring righteousness?If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #619 - Psalm 71
David’s life was filled with “wonder”…which may not have always been good, but his love of God as his refuge and strength is “wonderful” to read and consider.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #618 - Psalms 51, 86
To anyone who sins on a regular basis (which is all of us), we can relate to the need for mercy expressed in these Psalms along with what it truly means to have a repentant heart.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #617 - Psalm 11,24,27,46
If you need a friendly little reminder to put the temple higher on your list of priorities in this crazy world, perhaps todays episode can help.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #616 - Psalm 37
Do your prayers ever bore you or do you feel like they are coming mechanically from a machine? Psalm 37 has a beautiful and practical pattern to help us get out of that familiar rut.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #615 - Psalm 23
The term “sheep” is a pretty darn accurate way to describe us. And the Good Shepherd is an excellent way to describe the Savior.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #614 - Psalm 22
Jesus Christ quoted and taught the Psalms often in his ministry. This one may be the most poignant of them all taught from a most unorthodox classroom.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #613 - Psalms Introduction
The Psalms of the Old Testament are very similar to the hymns of today in that they give people who love the Lord a chance to show him.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #611 - Job 19:25
Job’s “fiery trials” helped guide him right into the outstretched arms of his Redeemer.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #610 - Job 1-7
Have you ever considered why bad things happen to good people? If you haven’t had this question at least once in your life, then it may be time to consider it - and it can give you a chance to learn more about a loving and kind Father in Heaven.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #609 - Job Introduction
Whoever wrote the book of Job used a little bit of creative and poetic license, but his life is a lesson for us on how to turn the trials of our lives into triumphs. If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #608 - Reading Poetry in the Old Testament
Old Testament Poetry is pretty cool. It doesn’t have to rhyme, but it does give you an appreciation for our relationship with God. If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #607 - Esther 4:14
Even though there is not one reference to God in the book of Esther, His hand of divine design is all thought it. If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #606 - Esther 4-10
Esther’s courage makes this one of the most well-known biblical stories. What an example of faith, courage, and willingness to step out of comfort zones!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #603 - Esther
One of the covenants that we make is to stand as a witness of God wherever we are. Yeah, that can be really hard and require us to step out of our comfort zone…but that can also be where the magic happens.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #602 - Nehemiah 6
Satan will always try and thwart your efforts to rebuild after disastrous choices and situations. Be like Nehemiah and “answer them after the same manner” each time. You are doing a great work! Stay firm and don’t come down!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #601 - Nehemiah 1-4
We all have “dung gates” and “rubbish” in our lives that need to be attended to and can teach us valuable lessons in the rebuilding process of our lives.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #600 - Ezra 2,5,7
When you are rebuilding, it is so important to have mentors with the experience necessary to help you out. I love having prophets as my ‘general contractors” to help me build…and rebuild.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #599 - Ezra 3
When rebuilding, it is essential to start with the foundation. Our daily offerings to the Lord - the prayers, the scripture study…those daily connections with the Lord, are indeed crucial to rebuilding our foundation of faith in Christ.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #598 - Ezra & Nehemiah
Need help rebuilding a damaged temple…or a damaged life? These books will provide you with excellent resources to help.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #597 - 2 Kings 24-25, 2 Chronicles 36
The Book of Mormon is technically an “Old Testament” book in the sense that Lehi’s family came right from this point in the scriptures and when you see that connection, it’s pretty cool!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #596 - 2 Kings 21-23
At what point in your life did the scriptures start meaning something to you? King Josiah is a great example of what can happen when the scriptures become a part of someone’s life.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #595 - 2 Kings 18-20
If you haven’t read about King Hezekiah, here is your chance to learn about one of the few righteous kings of Judah. And, boy is he a good one!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #594 - 1 & 2 Kings
For all the bad kings that Israel and Judah had lead them, it’s so refreshing whenever you see a good one doing “that which was right in the sight of God”.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #593 - 2 Kings 17
The Lord doesn’t forget His people, nor does He fully forsake them, even when they have forsaken Him. The many prophecies that Israel would be scattered were accompanied by many promises that God would one day gather them.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #592 - 2 Kings 6
If we were allowed a little peek at the other side of the veil during our times of trials and loneliness…I think we would be OK.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #591 - 2 Kings 5:5-15
The story of Naaman is very instructive to anyone who needs a good miracle in their life. Those small and simple actions can bring great things.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #590 - 2 Kings 4
Has the day of miracles ceased? Nope! Not as long as Elisha is in town!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #589 - 2 Kings 2:23-24
Yep! We agree! What a bizarre story! But if you take this familiar story and apply it to our day, it’s not so bizarre after all.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #588 - 2 Kings 2
Can you imagine what it would be like to have to take the place of a powerful prophet? We get a feel for what that might be like and the help the Lord will provide in those and even our own situations.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #587 - 1 Kings 19
We often hear of experiences with “the still small voice”. It’s even more cool to see where the concept originated and what we can learn from it.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #586 - 1 Kings 18
This story is not just a cool “ultimate battle of the Gods” story, but a great example of Elijah’s courage in inviting the Kingdom of Israel to choose who they were going to serve, once and for all.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #585 - 1 Kings 17
An unsung hero in the Old Testament is an unnamed, non-Israelite widow in an obscure area who exhibits an incredible amount of faith in God and his prophet.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #584 - 1 Kings 16-17
The toxic combo of Ahab and Jezebel “caused the downfall on the Northern kingdom”. When things are at their worst, you call in a man who has “strength of will, force of character, and personal courage”…a man who was “an example of solid faith in the Lord” to save the day!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #583 - 1 Kings 11-16
Remember the whole “we want a king” experiment back in 1 Samuel 8? And the whole Saul, David, and Solomon fiasco didn’t go well either. This whole idea spiraled out of control pretty fast as Israel took its focus off of Christ. If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #582 - 1 Samuel 9 - 1 Kings 11
The Three Kings of United Israel...What a crazy roller coaster ride! What Israel didn’t realize was that they had the best King all along!If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #581 - 1 Kings 4-11
Wisdom. Understanding. Building the temple. Solomon is doing so awesome…until… If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #580 - 1 Kings 3
If you had an opportunity to ask the Lord to bless you with a particular gift, what would you ask for?If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #579 - 2 Samuel 11-12
The story of King David’s dramatic downfall is both tragic and instructive for us.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #578 - 2 Samuel 6
In the midst of all of the craziness of Israel and its kings, the story of Uzzah “steadying the ark of God” is a nice reminder that God is always in charge…even when we may think he isn’t.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #577 - 1 Samuel 18-23
There are some great examples of friendship in the scriptures, but none may be greater than the friendship of David and JonathanIf you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #576 - 1 Samuel 16-17
The entire conflict between Israel & the Philistines was to be determined by a single contest involving two men. Israel’s freedom was at and placed on the shoulders of a young man. Probably some application there for our Young Men who are preparing for a mission. If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #575 - 1 Samuel 9-31
As tragic as this story is, there is much instruction and relevance to what we like to call “The Rise and Fall of a guy named Saul”If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #574 - 1 Samuel 8
1 Samuel 8 is a pivotal point in the history of the house of Israel. When we try to be like the rest of world, it never goes well.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #573 - 1 Samuel 4-7
Everyone loves a good monument, right? There's a reason why this particular one showed up in one of our favorite hymns.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #572 - 1 Samuel 3
In this crazy world, there has never been a greater time to learn to #hearhim and to act on that revelation than now. And the young boy Samuel is a great example of that.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
BOM-BITES Episode #571 - 1 Samuel 1-2
Hannah is such a great example of what it means to ask and act in faith when things don’t always turn out the way you’d hoped.If you’d like to view the video that goes with the podcast, click here!
