Mosiah 18-24 Part 2 • Dr. Melissa Inouye • May 20-26 • Come Follow Me
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The story of Sister Joy D. Jones following a prompting is actually a reference to Joy D. Jones sharing Loren G. Dalton's mother's experience:
• Loren Dalton: You ARE ...
Dr. Melissa Inouye expounds upon accepting the difficult path, shouldering burdens, and accepting the Lord’s will.
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TIMECODE
00:00 Part II-Dr. Melissa Inouye
01:04 Mosiah 18:30 - Conversion and beautiful places
03:10 President Nelson” and Elder Wirthlin’s Heroes of the Book of Mormon
04:40 Elder Eyring’s “Our Hearts Knit as One”
06:38 Mosiah 18:32 - Religious freedom and Kenya
09:26 How do we help in a global church?
10:53 Come into the fold of God
12:26 Mosiah 19:7 - Wicked kings have feelings
14:57 Mosiah 19:12 - Family loyalty
15:57 Mosiah 21:1-5, 14 - Nephite afflictions
17:06 Mosiah 21:14-15 - Humility and God’s mercy
19:36 Mosiah 21:13-14 - Accepting hard things & Kate Holbrook
21:42 Mosiah 24:15 - Chris Clark and accepting the path before you
23:06 Mosiah 21:16-17, 33- By degrees and patience
25:50 Mosiah 21:14 Prayers answered through others
27:23 Dr Inouye’s Chinese family in Utah
29:25 President Jones and acting on a prompting (referencing Loren G. Dalton's talk)
31:30 Mosiah 24:8-15 Why does this happen to me?
36:09 Mosiah 24:17-19 Suffering
40:25 Write your own history
41:48 Saints in India
44:19 Mosiah 24:24-25 - Keep going
46:08 Dr. Inouye’s testimony
50:32 End of Part II- Dr. Melissa Inouye
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Listening from Surrey, England. Thank you so much for having Melissa on, it was very triggering as I am 40, with 3 little kids have have incurable cancer. Her words were so profound and thoughtful. What a woman ❤️❤️❤️ I am recording the Book of Mormon onto UA-cam for my kids, for a legacy for them, in the hope that they will always know that their mummy believed in Jesus, and believed in the Book of Mormon. John, you inspired me as a teenager, when I heard you on a talk say to read the scriptures with charisma, I have always done that, and felt them come to life. Thank you 🙏
So beautiful ❤
My heart is with you. I pray you may have peace in this greatest of trials. I believe our loving Savior is holding you in his hands.
What a beautiful gift you are giving to your children. I'm sure your legacy will live on through their lives.
Listening from a campground in Montour, Idaho
I wish her VERY FEW "indignaties"❤
My prayers are also with you and your family ❤
I appreciated Melissa’s comment about accepting your path.
I have stage 4 pancreatic cancer. From the beginning I felt love from Heavenly Father and knew there was something I was supposed to learn before I passed through the veil.
Never a moment of anxiety, only calm and peace.
My certainty of God’s love has grown even as my body betrays my dignity a little more every day.
Cheers
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I so appreciate your strength and faith.
I see God in you and can personally relate to your comments. Much love!
Knowing beforehand that she passed away shortly after recording this put a different perspective while I listened as she bore her testimony about following Christ through hard times. What a special episode this was as I listened on my Sunday walk (in Orem, Utah).
I'm listening from Stuttgart Germany (military base). I've loved listening to Melissa & am so thankful to hear from her before her passing 😢. God bless her family.
I’m in Portugal. 34 years in the church. I think I knew Maria Silva! I certainly know several Angolan members that went there from my own ward, who come back sometimes to visit. So sad that Melissa won’t be able to read this. But I know and testify that she will know how much she touched me ❤. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is true and one of its biggest miracles is this spirit of Zion, that unites us all, Portuguese, African, American, Asian, it doesn’t matter, because we are covenant keeping saints and followers of Jesus Christ. Thank you soooo much for what you’re doing. Love, Paula Costa, Oeiras Ward.
Sometimes you have to accept the hard things of the world, Dr. Inouye shares. Sometimes God delivers and sometimes he does not. My take away from this episode is that I must learn to trust that God loves me and that whatever hardships I am called to endure will be in the end for my good - whether or not I am delivered. Thank you Dr. Inouye.
What a great example of accepting what life has offered! My fellow ward members who lost everything in the Lahaina fires will surely find encouragement in Sister Inouye's grace amidst her suffering. It's an honor to spend this moment hearing her faithful testimony ❤ (Maui, Hawaii)
This week, I was able to get a jumpstart on next Sunday's Come Follow Me lesson and started with this podcast. When Hank opened with his special message my heart was saddened and touched at the same time. I was so grateful to have a couple of days where I had quiet in my home so I could listen to Melissa speak, and the Spirit spoke to my heart in some of the most profound ways. I wish I could have met Melissa in person as her life seems to be one that could teach me a lot about perspective and attitude. I am always grateful for the scripture podcasts which deepen my understanding and love for the scriptures and my Savior. Thank-you for providing this service for all of us. I can only imagine the preparation that goes into all of these lessons. My words can't fully express the gratitude in my heart for all of you and your production team. Melissa will be missed! (from Saratoga Springs, Utah, formerly of Minnesota).
My husband and I are listening in The Gambia. Melissa is truly Christlike as she ministers to us while going through difficult trials. May God bless her husband and children.
I shared Melissa’s comments about “accepting “ the disease with my husband, who is 14 years into a Parkinson’s diagnosis. Thank you for having her on even in at the end of her battle with cancer.
Henderson Nevada
Listening from Arizona, but last week I listened from Alaska! My deepest sympathy for Melissa's family. Through a spiritual prompting after my mother died from lymphoma, I learned she was better able to minister to her family from beyond the veil in her spiritual state than with a sick and failing body here among us on earth. May Melissa's family feel that, too.
what a truly beautiful soul! And what a loss to the church and the world that she was not delivered from her cancer and healed to continue her life on earth. I am in British Columbia Canada.
I am also a cancer survivor of 11 years and treasure the special whisperings of the spirit as I was in the throws of weakness, nausea and exhaustion. These have called me to action as I regained my health. Melissa’s story and messages are an inspiration to everyone as she had to be struggling through the time she prepared for and joined your podcast. I’m in Alberta
Thank you for having Dr. Melissa on. I really enjoyed hearing about global church history. She will be greatly missed.
Sandy Utah I adore Melissa ❤
Listening from Spanish Fork, Utah. Melissa mentioned that her Grandparents were from Gunnison, Utah. Her Grandfather was my mother’s doctor and Bishop there when she passed away from her battle with cancer. He truly mourned with those that mourn, so kind and gentle. It appears that Melissa learned a great deal from her grandfather’s example.
Estacada, Oregon. Love your show!
Traverse City Michigan
I am at a loss for words. Dr. Melissa. Inouye’s words and presence has touched me deeply…
Northern Thailand- A ready insipiring episode. One thing Im seeing while living here is that even though we are a small branch, we keep seeing Chinese citizens investigsting the church while they are here for work or vacation and take it back with them. Just this past weekend we had a baptism of a Chinese brother and two Chinese young women were walking by the church building about an hour before the baptism. Now you cant actually see the building from the road because it is behind some other buildings. But they saw rhe gate and felt like they should come in and see. The missionaries were preparing for the baptism (filling the font, etc.) so happenrd to be there. So gave them a tour of the building and invited them to stay for the baptism and rhey came to church the next day. The beother that was baptized, is heading back to China today where he will be a member there, continuing to bring thr gospel there.
Thank you for this! 💛
This happened to me on my mission in Australia. We had a neighbor who was Chinese going to a university in Australia. We taught her the gospel and was baptized and then returned to China, where she then shared the gospel to her loved ones.
We are so blessed to hear Melissa’s testimony of Baptism and Jesus Christ before her passing. She is no doubt continuing her work on the other side of the veil. She will always be a blessing to all. So grateful you were inspired to have her as your guest. Thank you.
Thank you for another wonderful enlightening teaching!!! I am in Bulgaria!!!
We are senior missionaries listening to you from Guatemala. I loved the story and history that Melissa shared about Guatemala.
So grateful to hear of Dr. Melissa as you know she was struggling, but showing her grace having cancer. Loved you talking about Global love. We all need to take care of each other no matter where we come from. Love the Book of Mormon from Grantsville Utah.
Love the expression that she did on this talk
I followed Melissa for many years. She was a brilliant scholar and courageous voice for Latter Day Saints all around the world - especially women. Her thoughts on community and the importance of being there for each other during life's storms is beautifully inspiring. Prayers for her family.
I am from Idaho. Very touching episode. Even week I learn something new. Thanks to all who make this series happen.
Listening from Asuncion Paraguay.. I am a widower who recently (last July) met and married (last October) a widow who shortly after our marriage (January) agreed to serve a mission with me. We have been jumping from one wilderness to another and couldn’t be happier. We arrived here in Paraguay less than 2 weeks ago and have seen and felt the results of this amazing draw that is bringing people into the gospel. In this mission perhaps 25% are native English speaking gringos and the rest are from all over Latin America. The strength of their testimonies and their capabilities and dedication is breathtaking. Melissa hit the nail on the head on both accounts.
Heartfelt thank you from Switzerland ❤ Melissa, your spirit is so awesome. Bless you, dear sister. We will miss you here on Earth… but the joy of reunion with you is great. ❤
Sometimes your own trials of being a human is blessings your circles of humans around you. The plan of redemption is not only to involve those that planned . A perfect plan is involve all of us with our experiences to bless others in despair. It was this way that Jesus exemplified it. His suffering is still a way to bless all of us. God is using Sister Melissa trials to help others to see things within different eyes Her suffering is not in vain.
Thank you to Melissa for fighting through her discomfort to share her amazing spirit and knowledge with us.❤❤❤ From New Plymouth, Idaho.
Brisbane , Australia. I loved every minute of this podcast. Thankyou for being inspired to invite Melissa onto the programs. It was spirit filled.
This week's episodes were truly inspiring. I've long appreciated Dr. Inouye's insights and perspectives. Watching her in this podcast, in the midst of her personal battle, brought me to tears. But it also increased my desire to participate fully in the community of Saints that is my Salt Lake City ward. We have members from all over the world in our ward and it is a joy to know and love them.
I’m listening from Spangdahlem, Germany (Military Base). I have always loved listening to this podcast but am SO grateful I got to hear from Melissa. What a powerful testimony she left us all. Her words have inspired me. Sending prayers of love and comfort to her family. ❤
My husband and I are listening to your podcast from Johannesburg, South Africa. We have faithfully listened to you each week. This week was especially sweet and tender for us. We are from Gunnison, Utah and grew up with Dr. Inouye's father. We knew her grandparents very well. Hearing her testimony and faith was inspiring!
Listening n watching with awe n gratitude from Brisbane Australia..love yous RIP Melissa 😢
This interview was so helpful to some of my specific struggles that I've been praying about. I feel like I now have a witness of some struggles that I don't feel like I can really talk to anybody about. But God knows and sent Melissa.
I can't help but think about how Abinadi's message perhaps reaches more hearts because of his death. And that Melissa's message will reach more hearts in the church and beyond perhaps because she is no longer with us.
This interview is a treasure. Thank you.
Listening from North Dakota. Thank you for having Dr. Inouye on your podcast. What a marvelous testimony and insight.
Listening from Abuja, Nigeria. Utah born and raised but in a job that takes us around the world. Melissa's message is so timely, as I've struggled with serving in a culture at church that doesn't conform easily to my idea of "wisdom and order", which Melissa helped me see is more order than wisdom 😅. What a blessing to be "with" her and to listen to her wise and inspiring words. I'm looking forward to swapping stories one day, or rather, hearing them first-hand from those who lived them.
I feel so blessed to hear this beautiful sisters’ testimony. My heart is sad and happy. Sad for all of her loved ones, but happy that I could meet her through this video and that she’s at peace and helping the Lord’s work roll forth on the other side of the vail. What a giant of a woman!
Listening from Svarttorp Sweden
God bless Melissa for her faith and the work she has done on this earth. And God bless her family with comfort, strength and feeling her love for them always. ❤
I'm from the Philippines and also served in the Philippines Baguio Mission. Thank you Sister Melissa for sharing your powerful testimony. May the Lord bless your family and especially your kids with strength as they grow up in the church just like what their Mom had shared to the world.
From Atlanta, Georgia. “I was complaining about my blessings, instead of complaining about my problems”. Thank you, John, for that testimony that made my day a little brighter.
What a sweet spirit felt from Sister Inouye! We are so blessed to have such valiant people in our midst!!
Im from Cedar, City Utah. So grateful to hear Dr. Inouye's perspectives and testimony. Especially listening to the ideas about facing trials with faith in Christ and appreciating our global church. Ive been able to listen to the Follow Him podcast most weeks and this will be one of my favorites!
Such an inspiring lesson! There were times I just wanted to reach out and give Melissa a big hug! Such a sweet soul! Thank you for having her on your podcast!! Thank you both as well! I live in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. ❤🇨🇦
Thank you Dr.Melissa. My love and prayers go out to you.
The Podcast was wonderful
My gosh! I'm in Provo listening to this. This was the most emotional episode I had to listen to to date knowing that she now has passed! And everything she said was a perfect testimony of what she believes, and I think that this episode will be a perfect "obituary" to what she has done! I hope to honor her by remembering what she told us to do, and her family will be in my prayers!!
Listening from Happy Valley, Oregon. My goodness, what a beautiful soul. I'm so touched by Melissa's powerful witness and faith, and have treasured everything I learned today. Thank you. She will be very greatly missed.
I've taken multiple days waiting to watch this because I am, let's face it, a MAJOR crying person! What a beautiful 'final' testimony in this life Sister Inouye gave to all of us!
Listening from Salt Lake City, Utah. Thanks to all of you for these episodes, I’ve recently been baptized after years of being away from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I think of Moses saying “now I know that man is nothing”, King Benjamin’s people “ Less than the dust of the earth” and Abinidi’s testimony. What incredible blessings are these chapters from the Scriptures.
My heart is bursting. Such a beautiful valiant daughter of God who testified of Christ to the end. So powerful!
Carseville, Virginia
Thank you for Dr. Inouye's outpouring of truth...particularly as it relates to suffering. I know we all get a turn. I've been fighting against myself in almost demanding my own body to heal, but listening to this message (wide open) has softened me to where peace can enter into the equation. I feel calm now. Thank you... from Millcreek, Utah
Cozumel, Mexico 🇲🇽 Melissa, “God, Be with You Till We Meet Again.” Thank you for your special words and spirit.
I'm listening with great appreciation from Ontario Canada. Thank you everyone.
What a beautiful, sweet spirit. I watched with tears in my eyes, knowing how close she was to the veil. What an amazing, strong and knowledgeable sister. She will be missed!
Listening from Dawesville Western Australia
Thank you all. Because of this and my heart and head pondering I have received 2 clear messages through the Holy Ghost about my life and future direction. As I write this my heart is full and my eyes are full of tears of gratitude.
Lethbridge, Alberta. So grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from this beautiful soul before she crossed the veil. Thank you for sharing, love watching you guys.
Love going out to Melissa and her family.
Submitting ourselves to the lot we have been given by life, keeps us humble yet grateful. I believe The Lord needs us in this position to hear Him. And then we have joy! 🙌🏼 I can’t describe the feeling of love we can receive from God.
Listened from Central California
Listening/watching from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Thank you for these wonderful opportunities to learn the gospel of Christ, learn from each other, and feel the Spirit together!
Listening from Tokyo, Japan ~ this episode was amazing. I was moved by the spirit multiple times. May the Lord bless & keep Melissa and her family.
I'm from NZ. Loved listening to Melissa❤❤
Listening from McKinney, Texas! Praying for many blessings upon Dr. Inouye's family and other loved ones following her passing. We are grateful for her example of goodness and strength.
I love these stories of rescue. I reread them when I was in a challenging living situation. Should I persevere? Should I bail? The situation involved living with my adult children (not an abusive marriage.) I was anxious that relationships NOT be damaged, but the living situation was not good. I prayed earnestly, watched and waited. I knew the Lord would help. I was curious about HOW. Would it be like Limhi's people? Would the Lord be "slow to hear my cries"? Or like Alma's people? The Lord opened the door and saved me. Within a few months, I moved and my children understood. It was hard, but the rescue was complete.
My heart goes out to her and all who suffer North Carolina
Grateful to hear from that beautiful soul before she left this earth! From Monmouth, Oregon
Such a beautiful discussion. Melissa is an articulate angel, now serving in heaven. We are so blessed to have her teaching us along with Hank and John in this timely podcast.
Listening from Shelley, Idaho. Love Follow Him..thank you..Melissa was a joy to listen to.
I am in Canada now, but share what I learn from followHim with my good friends in Madagascar, and other parts of Africa.
Sister Melissa, such a delightful humble disciple of Jesus Christ. Her Global insights expanded my understanding. I hope to meet her and Eternity and thank her for blessing my life.
Waco, Texas - thankful for these messages and Melissa's strength!! thankZ
What a beautiful spirit that was felt while listening. Prayers to this sweet sister’s family. Listening from Roy Utah
A pure soul gone so soon! So grateful you shared her with us. I've experienced 1830 as well as the waters of Mormon. Where I was taught the gospel and baptized are holy places to me.
Listening from Ephesus - on holiday. Loved every word and so appreciate you all for the time you give to inspire all of us working to follow Him!
Listening from Alabama. I love Follow Him and listen every week. So very touching to hear Sister Inouye’s beautiful testimony and her knowledge of the Church in other countries. I’m looking forward to reading the Church histories she has been working on. Thank you all so very much.
Began listening in Eagle Idaho, now my wife and I are serving a mission in Stavanger Norway. We love the insights from you and all of the special people you invite to be with you. Thank you so much!
Watching in La Canada Flintridge CA. God bless and comfort Melissa's family as they say, "Good bye."
I’m in BC , Canada.. so grateful for Melissa for sharing her story and part of the covenant community. Thank you
Powerful. Timely. Sobering. Thank you having Dr Inouye on, a blessing for all who listen.
Listening from Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Never miss a week.
I loved this episode and count myself blessed to have learned so much from Dr. Melissa Inouye today. Thank you for all you do at Follow Him to bring us truth and gospel insights each week! Sending love & thanks from Huntsville, Alabama.
I am listening from Cuenca, Ecuador. Ilmso grateful foe this beautiful testimoy from Melissa and her strong faith despite her trials. It has helped me remember perspective and that God is always listening to our prayers. ❤
From Singapore 🇸🇬 - Thanks for the shared testimony and application of these scriptures!
Listening from Jamaica
Spartanburg, SC here. Watch every week and appreciate the combination of humor and spiiritual insights. This was an emotionally difficult episode❤
From West Jordan, Utah. I love this, I love that when we visit someone who is in need that can be a witness to that person that God hears them.
What a beautiful soul. I imagine she is continuing to work on global history on the other side of the veil.
My niece just returned home from her mission whom she was serving with your son, John. She wrote about him in one of her last letter before returning home. Small world.
Thank you for sharing, this was an amazing episode. May the Lord Bless the family of Melissa Inouye as they move forward after her passing. How wonderful to hear her testimony and her strength in the gospel. It will continue to bless many lives. ❤️❤️🩹
Listening from Texas - right outside of Dallas. Our little suburb has 4 wards & growing strong. Thank you Brother Smith & Brother Bytheway! Thank you to all the guests & those contributing to sharing the gospel in this way. Y’all are the *best* !
I am in Plains Montana. I’ve always benefited and appreciated Dr Melissa. I’ve watched her many times on Come Follow Up. I will miss her!
I appreciate this podcast.
We are in Hawaii and 2 years ago the stake split the military ward to help local wards.
It was hard for all, for the miltary and for the local people. But with time we have grown to appreciate each other and see our differences and how they compliment both sides.
We still have a lot to learn but we are united in Christ 🙏❤️
Thank you! RIP dear sister 💔 you have fought the fight... Blessings and comfort to the family and children 🙏
From JBPHH (Oahu, HI)
Dr Melissa has truly touched my heart today❤ my sister moved to heaven after battling cancer for 7 years leaving her husband and small children. I fell in love with her in come follow up and I’m so glad this interview is here permanently as a testimony and legacy of her beautiful love for our Savior and perspective on suffering and her stories of global church members which I can’t wait to go read.
Thank for this lesson. I was touched by the Spirit a few Times While listetening to you.Thank you for this divine moment shared with Melissa just before her passing wow. I am originally from Haïti, living in Montreal Canada
Listening from LIvingston, Tennessee. Thank you for having Dr Melissa on your podcast. I enjoyed and learned a lot from her message. I want to read some of the global history stories. My Dad, Mom, two brothers, and my sister all died from cancer. God bless her family forever. 🙏🏻♥️
I am from England, UK.
I have watched (and rewatched) these episodes with Dr Inouye. I am grateful and feel honoured for the opportunity to hear her testimony.
Didn't want that one to be over.
This was such a treat to get to know Melissa.
Faithful weekly watchers in Payson,Az
This was a very great podcast. Very inspiring and uplifting. Melissa, we love you from the bottom of our hearts. Hope you can read these comments from the other side of the veil. I plan to share part one of this podcast, because many people might not listen to the whole thing. If they will just view part one, it can change them for the better.
I just like that lady. What a warrior. And you two brethren are alright too. :)_
So inspiring. Thank you from Northern New Hampshire.
Inouye, Smith, and Bytheway: my dream team of gospel insight and humor.
My favorite comments: "Jesus said love your enemies. What better place to find enemies than your local ward!" "So many enemies, one convenient location!"
"It's always 1830 somewhere."
"We are Team Jesus."
"From Christ's perspective, politics don't matter so much."
I am watching from Spanish Fork, UT.
Listening to each session from Hanoi, Vietnam. Thank you for all the great insights shared in each episode.
Listened from Colorado, North and South Carolina :) So blessed to be able to never miss a day of scripture study taking you with me wherever I travel.
Listening from Timmins, Ontario. How inspiring to have Melissa be a guest (for the first and only time) for this particular scripture lesson! Listening today, knowing that she passed after this recording, added so much meaning to the lessons taught by all 3 of you on the importance of covenant belonging and what that means in a global church where so many face adversity and yet strive to be there for others when comfort and help is needed. To Melissa’s family I express sincere condolences. Like Paul, she could say “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day…” (2 Tim 4: 7-8). Life truly is short and yet one person can add so much to that life! Melissa’s influence will be felt for generations in mortality and in eternity! Thank you so much!❤