Thank you so much for posting this podcast! Your insights touched my heart in so many ways ❤️ I always feel calmer and more hopeful after listening to your podcast. Your testimony has blessed my life. Please keep it up!

She is amazing and really strengthens my faith I love how she has helped me as a child of god❤️😍

What an amazing interview!! Her light and love and faith is contagious!! She has taught me so much and has given such great perspective on how to look at my religion and relationship with Jesus. THANK YOU!!

I’ve been listening to Melanie Stroud’s podcasts for a few months now as a non-member of her church reading through the Book of Mormon alongside Latter Day Saints. I was enjoying listening to a historian and his podcasts, and while his teaching is marvelous, some weeks I just need to listen to BoM commentary that’s down to earth and relatable in my day to day life. Melanie’s reflections on the weekly readings offer what I’m looking for in two ways. Sometimes she brings a spirit of humor and sometimes she tugs on the heart strings. Her commentary helps me better hear the love of God and Jesus through another inspired testament in a way that strengthens me as I trek through the mud of life and my own spiritual journey. And she’s kind to respond to my reflections and questions on her IG page! You won’t regret spending an hour-ish a week listening to her heart for the power of the scriptures.

This podcast came into my life as an answer to prayer. I love the way she explains scripture, expounds on words and phrases, and cross references with other relevant teachings. I feel the Spirit every time I listen, even if I just have a few minutes!!

This week was my turn to teach Sunday school to the 11, 12, and 13 yos. I was sick most of the week and didn’t have a good chance to prepare. I listened to Melanie’s podcast twice and it was so helpful for me to come up with ideas on my lesson. When I was praying tonight, I realized that I feel like I’m part of a team of people are dedicated to making my lessons good for the kids that I teach. And I’m just one member of the team. God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost are other members of the team of course, and Melanie and another podcast I listen to, and the dozens of people who put their ideas on online for me to use are the other members of this team. I don’t know where else I would find a team of people like this. A team that is dedicated to the kids in my class even though they’ve never met them. I’m so grateful for Melanie and her podcast and the weekly teaching, she does in a way that seems like it was spoken just for me.

You’re the best! Cracking me up tonight when you were talking about Nephi scratching out Isaiah, “eee, eee, eee”😂 And so spiritual and joyful at the same time. Love your bright testimony and perspective on the gospel. Delightful!

You are so helpful to me. You make learning about Book of Mormon comes to live and fun to me. I love listening to your podcast. Please keep up the good works. Thank you so so much.

I would love feeling her bright light each week EVEN if I didn’t rely on it as a youth Sunday school teacher. She is warm, funny, real, and testifies of the Savior’s love for us over anything else. Thank you’s from Utah, Melanie! Keri

I’m going to keep this simple, this brings me closer to Jesus Christ and makes me want to try harder to read my scriptures and pray more. Thank you.

I really love listening to this I have trouble reading the Book of Mormon and doing come fellow me I just started listening. I feel like I should read the whole Books of Mormon

Melanie is so great and down to earth. I’ve listened to this podcast for the past few years and enjoy how relateable she is and that she not too serious…ever! I listen to this podcast as I’m doing chores around the house or getting ready in the morning and it’s great making it easy for me to feel like I’ve done my study for the week even if I haven’t made time to sit down and read my scriptures! But as Melanie will say get in the scriptures! She encourages us to get there, to read the scriptures for ourselves because that is really where we learn for our selves and gain a testimony of the gospel. Highly recommend this podcast!

Melanie, I found your podcast after being referred by a friend last summer - August 2023. Our stake youth had a Book of Mormon Quest in June and the friend who referred me to your podcast was one of the organizers. She coined the phrase ‘Quest On’ and said it all thru the planning stage and at the event! I think I now know the origin of her phrase idea - Shine On! I love the 2024 commentary added to the original recordings you’ve done from the past. Your insights and style keep me engaged and entertained😎. And keep me coming back for more. Well done. I don’t substitute your podcast for actually reading the scriptures - this year the Book of Mormon - but I enjoy supplementing my own study with your perspectives. Also, I’ve recently started reading your book Feasting on the words of Christ. So far, so great! Thank you for doing all the heavy lifting!

I’m one of those people Melanie spoke about today. I set a New Year Resolution to stick to the lessons from Come Follow Me and studying the scriptures this year. I’ve never really done it, and I’ve been a member my whole life. I’ve loved listening to her, hearing her thoughts, and making it an easy listen to feel inspired to read and study scripture. I want to love The Book of Mormon like Melanie says she does, I want to grow my testimony of these books so that I can teach my children to do the same.

6 years now I’ve listened and as always it’s..FANTASTIC!! Love you Melanie!

A friend shared this podcast and it couldn’t of come at a better time, it feels like life is overrun by meadow muffins sometimes. She settles my heart and soul and helps me to understand who I am and exactly just how much He truly loves me.

whenever i’m struggling or in a moment of sadness or despair, I know that I can always look to Melanie to show me Christ. thank you for showing me to the Light, the calm, and the truth. Thank you.

I love your podcast it is so inspiring. I love this so much I can’t say how much this helps me through the day thank you for all the you say. You inspire me to do more good though the day. Thank you for your audiobook we have been listening car. All more I can say is keep doing this. More people need this in there lives Your young listener alway 😉

One of the best things on the interwebs. Great clean family rated Sunday afternoon entertainment! -review by a dude

I love this podcast so much! My mom found it and shared it with me and I’ve listened to it since. It’s helped me grow closer to Heavenly Father and be a better me. I am in high school, which can be hard, and this is helping me a lot in my actions and thoughts. The sweet stories and powerful thoughts make me want to be more Christlike! Thank you for taking time to record the podcast. I’ve shared it and everyone loves it! It’s touched many lives!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU!!!!!

I’ve struggled to do come follow me since it came out. I always looked for a podcast that would help me understand the come follow me in a way I could learn. There are other come follow me podcast that miss the umph that I needed. I know that when I listen to this one I can relate the scriptures to my life easily. I don’t need or want facts every other line and that’s why I love this one because you can tell she just has so much love for the gospel and that is what helps me the most. Thanks for the constant gentle reminders on how to become more like Christ!

Thank you for being real!! Thank you for sharing how you apply the scriptures in your life. I’ve slacked a little and didn’t listen to this one in order but came back to it. You talked about things that I had a conversation with a friend about this week which inspired me to share with her. Appreciate you taking time out of your life to share your testimony!

I have listened to Melanie religiously for a few years now and she never fails to leave me with a goal, a smile (or an out loud giggle), a new understanding of gospel principles/lessons, and a desire to be a doer not just a listener!!! Thank you Melanie for being amazing and sharing your knowledge, personal and relatable experiences and most importantly your outtakes with all of us listeners!!! I feel like we are friends! Thank you for reminding me to “shine on” each week!!! ☀️

I have been a dedicated listener since the beginning of Melanies podcast. She is so fun and humble and has opened my eyes to so much as I have worked this last year to really improve my relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Applying the scriptures to my life has gained a whole new meaning and it’s so fun to have a positive conversation with my husband, friends and family about the podcast and things I am learning! Thank you for helping me gain a deeper love for the gospel and my savior! ❤️ please don’t stop recording!!

Melanie, I’m a mid forties male married with 3 girls, church goer. And I really enjoy your weekly podcasts! Why would I come here to leave a review when you already have thousands of 5 star reviews? Well, because I owe you a thank you for being a positive/uplifting impact on my soul! I find this a fun/uplifting/positive/human/realistic weekly dose of the “good news”. I honestly wish our Sunday School lessons felt and sounded more like this…more personal, the highs and lows of life, an open and honest teacher. You have a gift for this, I hope you continue to do more of this type of work. Now that you’re repeating episodes I have 1 simple suggestion to add additional/new content to the current episodes. You have a gift for not only sharing insights and personal stories, but a unique perspective that raises interesting questions. Perhaps at the end of the new/rerun episodes would you consider adding 1-5 open ended questions that the lesson brought to your mind? So we’d listen to the recap and your thoughts and you could then say, “here’s some questions to ponder on this week” and then share a handful of questions that come to mind that you and we are meant to be pondering in regards to the lesson topic. You don’t need to answer the Q’s, you can give context for why you chose them, but I think you’ll be able to come up with some I never would and it will help me invest in these weekly lessons on a deeper, more spiritual level. You clearly don’t need to do this idea, it’s your podcast and you’re in charge, I just think this would be a fascinating addition each week and I’ve learned a fair amount from your past self, but perhaps today you can add questions we can chew on to help us achieve the deeper meaning. Thanks!

Entertaining enough to listen to during my two hour commute. It’s been a nice way to help keep up with come follow me during the week. Thank you for all you do! Love the podcast!

I’ve been listening to Melanie for years now. She has always brought a piece of truth I need to hear each podcast. Today I listened to the one where she talked about the young woman being the light to help her son come back to church. I have two amazing sons who have walked away. I’ve felt for years it would take others to bring them back. Thank you so much for sharing this story and building a momma’s hope and faith a bit more. If you need a place to feel the voice of the Lord. Listen to Melanie. She is untuned with her mission in life and has taught be how to follow mine. I’m grateful for my new wonderful relationship with my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus the Christ!!!

That I am still listening too! I love Melanie! Seriously, I was listening today to this week's episode and I was dying laughing about how you had to give a disclaimer about laughing and giggling! That is exactly why I love your podcast, because I can connect with you on a human level and I feel the spirit more easily with that connection! I put your podcast on Sunday the mornings and my kids often listen with me! Also... Can you and Shelby please do some extra content together!! Like maybe talk about church culture things that are funny (or need to end), or just about anything really! Because you guys make me laugh and that's my favorite!

I can’t believe that we’re best friends (that’s how I feel at least) and I’ve never even left you a review. I’m sorry and I’m changing my way today! I don’t remember how I found you, but I am very grateful. I love your desire to help others come to Christ and your humility to not make it about you (even though you love reviews, it’s OK, words of affirmation is my love language too, so I get it). I loved this podcast four years ago and I love it today. The Holy Spirit teaches me something new, or helps me remember something every time I listen. You’re the best!!

When I say she speaks my language I mean she presents the the lessons and scriptures in a simple but deep manner. I can understand the scriptures do much better and listening to the podcast adds so much yo my Come Follow Me Stidy.

Thank you so much Melanie for helping me come closer to Christ through your podcast! Your podcast makes me more excited to study Come, Follow Me. I’ve been listening for years and have recommended it to lots of people. 🤍🤍

This podcast isn’t about the Come Follow Me curriculum. She spends a significant amount of time talking about irrelevancies at best, divisive politics at worst. There are several wonderful true to topic Gospel Study podcasts out there which truly draw us closer to Christ. This one was disappointing and I hope those not of our faith don’t listen to this and judge us by the content. The author also likes to read her positive reviews during her podcast. What’s the point and this?! Like a weird self validation thing or self glorification.

I just want to say thank you for continuing to share your testimony in such a great hybrid way.

While discussing the parable of the fig tree, you mentioned that when you were thinking these thoughts in your head it felt very profound but when speaking them into the microphone it did not feel that way. Just a little aside- you were being taught by the spirit! And even if it doesn’t feel profound when you say it into the microphone, we have the same opportunity. I can definitely say that I felt the spirit while listening and was comforted and taught by that spirit as well. Shine on!!

Thank you for your down to earth approach to Come Follow Me. PS. The source of your final quote is a song I remember well from EFY 1999 Season for Courage album. (Called: When all is Said and Done)

I both laughed and cried several times while listening. I like the way Melanie teaches.

Each and every week I look forward to hearing Melanie’s podcast. She brings the Scriptures alive. She does funny voices. And she is able to laugh. Melanie really truly loves the gospel of Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. And Jesus Christ. It shines through. She is even so dedicated to this podcast that she has taken it from Arizona to the Midwest and also to Europe. Melanie, I can’t thank you enough for doing this. You have made Come, Follow Me an exciting and important part of our week, through listening to your podcast. P.S.) You have an amazing voice!!!

Okay, first off: I want to be best friends with Melanie. Actually, I kind of feel like we’re best friends, she just doesn’t know it. 😂 Melanie is just so great! She helps bring Come Follow Me to life and makes the scriptures easy to understand for myself and for my kiddos who hear me listening as I get the chores done. She also has a knack for bringing real world examples and applications into each lesson which help expand the conversations and teaching opportunities we’re having at home. I love this podcast so much! If you’re looking for something funny and spiritually enriching, please give it a listen!

Your podcast does bring peace into my life just like you want it too. Thank you for all the time you take to do it! Also, I have been meaning to say Thank you for all the thoughts! I was recently released as a RS president and part of it was because you and the Spirit helped to me know it was ok to ask to be release. I was in for 1.5 years as a counselor and then 3 years as the president and for the last 1.5 years as president my hubby was in the bishopric. We have 3 little kids who need one of us around more and while I realized this I did I didn’t think I should ask to be released. Once I did, I saw how perfect the timing was for me and the ward. The Lord is aware of all our needs. Your messages are always so relatable and have helped me tremendously over the last few years. Thank you so much! Also yes after all the begging I finally wrote a review for you. 😂

Melanie, thank you for your work and sacrifice to do this podcast! It is one of my favorites. I just found you this past year and listened (mostly) faithfully. The messages from the family proclamation lesson and your interview with Brittany are exactly what I need right now. My relationships with my children and other members of my family are being challenged and it is so easy to just wallow in self pity and want to give up. I now have renewed determination and faith that Heavenly Father can help me have a better attitude and find ways to help these relationships be better. Praying for peace and comfort for you and Brittany’s family. Trish

I found this podcast last summer when trying to find tools to help myself learn the come follow me lessons. I hadn’t really participated because of my own stubbornness and having 3 young kids. After one episode I fell in love with this podcast. Melanie always seems to say something that I desperately needed to hear. She often tells us to flip open our scriptures when we are having a hard time and let Heavenly Father talk to us. After a very hard week last week I broke down. I realized I hadn’t listened to the podcast in over a month. I turned it on again heard what I needed to hear then headed to the temple. After serving their I hung around for a bit and opened the scriptures and ended up in Doctrine & Covenant 68. I wasn’t sure what I could possible need to hear in this chapter until I came upon verse 6 where it starts “Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you and will stand by you” and this is exactly what I needed to hear from Him on that day. I am so grateful you take the time to do this podcast Melanie. I’d be somewhere very different spiritually without it.

i have been going through a tough time and have been turning to all resources to bring me peace and comfort and listening to her podcasts have truly changed my life. im constantly repeating the phrases she says and the stories she’s shared have touched my heart. It’s as if it was destiny for me to find her podcasts at this time and I am a loyal listener from now on, I will reccommend this podcast series to anyone who will listen. Thank you so much for your testimony and being willing to share it with those of us seeking for a stronger foundation.

So excited to read it

Thank you for the uplifting weekly podcast! Can’t wait to get ahold of your new BOOK!!

Thank you for all the time you give and have given to put this podcast out. I love it!! I’m so glad you are doing it again with the updates ! This is my favorite podcast! You hold my attention! I struggle to 😊. Seriously this is the best podcast !!

This weeks episode really spoke with me. My husband has decided to leave the church and has a lot of negative feelings about the church. This has been such a hard trial. It’s affected everything in my life and it may come to the point where I have to choose between staying true to my testimony of the church or my marriage. The words that you have spoken about putting our burdens on the Lord have touched me greatly this week while I have been in the deepest despair I’ve experienced in my life. Thank you.

Thank you Melanie for sharing your testimony. I needed this message today!

Just listened for the first time today. I enjoyed the authenticity of the host and the stories. Thank you for your testimony and for reminding me to make learning the gospel FUN with my children!

I’ve been listening to this podcast for about a year now, and Melanie has such uplifting insights. Many other Come Follow Me podcasts have historical facts, but I don’t feel like history facts build my faith, so I’m so grateful for Melanie’s insights. In the last episode that I listened to, she was discussing the miracles that the Savior performed and she talked about how being healed can be amazing, but the true miracles that Christ performs is the changes he causes to happen in our hearts. This was an insight that I needed to hear as I am going through fertility treatments. I’m not pregnant yet, but my heart has certainly been changed throughout the process and that is an amazing miracle to have experienced. Thank you Melanie!

This is the first time I’ve written a podcast review. I made the effort to figure out how to do this for 3 reasons. First, my sister recommended this podcast for me. In case you don’t have an amazing sister or friend to lead you to this podcast then I want it to pop up on your search. I guess leaving reviews helps people find this podcast. Second, to say thank you to Melanie for sharing your time, energy, talent and spiritual gift to apply the scriptures. Third, I feel better when I study ‘Come Follow Me Lessons’ and we can use a little “better-ness. I love the feeling of the Holy Ghost teaching and comforting me. I get this when I read the scripture and strive to apply them to my thoughts. And I love the smiles ….. Ha ha “ Hang with Jesus “ Love it Could stitch this on a pillow Opps that’s 4 things