Come, Follow Me for Teens

A Come, Follow Me Podcast based on the CFM Curriculum but geared towards teenagers and parents of teenagers. With shorter episode lengths, several key points and a focus on one main principle from each weeks study, this is a podcast that teenagers can listen too and learn from. The included application questions, stories and experiences will help them see how to best apply in their own lives what they are learning.

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Come Follow Me for Teens: "Let Everything That Hath Breath Praise the Lord" (Psalms 102-150)
2h ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode finishes our study of Psalms with Psalms 102–150 and the theme “Let Every Thing That Hath Breath Praise the Lord.” Across these final psalms, we explore three truths about seeing Jesus Christ more clearly, finding light when life becomes difficult, and learning what it really means to praise God. We begin in Psalms 110 and 118 with passages written centuries before the Savior’s mortal ministry that Jesus Christ and His Apostles later connected directly to Him. Psalm 118 declares: “The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the
Come Follow Me for Teens: "I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul" (Psalms 49-86)
7d ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode continues our study of Psalms with Psalms 49–86 and the theme “I Will Declare What He Hath Done for My Soul.” Across these psalms, we explore three truths about Jesus Christ that become especially important when the things we normally rely on are no longer enough. We begin in Psalm 49 by considering what we trust to give us happiness, security, confidence, and a sense of worth. The world offers plenty of possibilities. Money. Accomplishments. Friendships. Popularity. Work. Possessions. Appearance. Approval from other people. Many of those things can
Come Follow Me for Teens: "The Lord is My Shepherd" (Psalms 1-46)
14d ago
Podcast Summary — “The Lord Is My Shepherd” This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode begins our study of Psalms 1–46 and the theme “The Lord Is My Shepherd.” Rather than only studying a few individual verses, this episode also helps teens learn how to approach the book of Psalms for themselves—how to read a psalm, how to make it personal, and how to find the psalm they need. We begin in Psalm 1 with the image of a person who delights in the law of the Lord becoming like: “A tree planted by the rivers of water.” Psalm 1 contrasts a life rooted in God’s law with a life that is easily influen
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Yet Will I Trust in Him" (Job)
21d ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on the book of Job and the theme “Yet Will I Trust in Him.” Job is introduced as a righteous and upright man, yet in a remarkably short period of time he loses his possessions, livelihood, children, health, and much of the support around him. His experience raises one of mortality’s most difficult questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? We explore what Job’s story teaches about the purpose of mortality, including agency, opposition, testing, growth, and faith. Suffering is not always punishment, and we do not always know why a pa
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Thou Art Come…For Such a Time as This" (Esther)
28d ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on the book of Esther: “For Such a Time as This.” Esther’s story is filled with seemingly ordinary events that eventually come together in extraordinary ways. Esther lost both of her parents and was raised by Mordecai. She was later brought into the king’s palace, received unusual favor, and eventually became queen. Mordecai happened to overhear a plot against the king, and his act of loyalty was recorded but temporarily forgotten. At the time, neither Esther nor Mordecai could have understood how each of these details would eventually help
Come Follow Me for Teens: "I am Doing a Great Work" (Ezra and Nehemiah)
1mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on Ezra 1–7 and Nehemiah 1–8: “I Am Doing a Great Work.” These chapters tell the story of God’s people returning to Jerusalem after years of captivity. The temple had been destroyed, the city remained damaged, and many sacred things had been lost. Yet the Lord was not finished with His people. He stirred hearts, opened doors, sent prophets, and strengthened ordinary individuals to begin rebuilding what had been broken. The story of Cyrus teaches youth that God loves all His children and can work through people we may not expect. Cyrus was a
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Our Eyes Are upon Thee" (2 Chronicles 14-30)
1mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30: “Our Eyes Are upon Thee.” In these chapters, we study powerful stories of kings, prophets, armies, fear, faith, pride, repentance, and deliverance. Asa, Micaiah, Jehoshaphat, Uzziah, and Hezekiah each teach us something important about where we place our trust. Some trusted the Lord and were strengthened. Some began well but later relied on worldly strength. Some stood for truth when almost everyone else wanted an easier message. And some invited the people to return to the Lord after years of spiritual driftin
Come Follow Me for Teens: "He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel" (2 Kings 16-25)
1mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 2 Kings 16–25: “He Trusted in the Lord God of Israel.” In these chapters, we study some of the most sobering moments in Israel’s history and learn powerful lessons about agency, covenants, captivity, scripture study, repentance, and the light of Jesus Christ. The children of Israel stop listening to the Lord, break their covenants, reject prophetic warnings, and eventually find themselves carried away captive. But even in these dark chapters, we also see hope. God does not stop loving His children when they drift. He continues to call, wa
Come Follow Me for Teens: "There is a Prophet in Israel" (2 Kings 2-7)
1mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 2 Kings 2–7: “There Is a Prophet in Israel.” In these chapters, we study the ministry and miracles of the prophet Elisha and learn powerful lessons about Jesus Christ, prophets, simple obedience, healing, and spiritual sight. Through the widow’s oil, Naaman’s healing, and Elisha’s servant seeing the mountain full of horses and chariots of fire, teens are invited to see that the Lord’s help is real, His prophets point us to Christ, and heaven is closer than we sometimes realize. The widow’s oil teaches youth that Jesus Christ can pay the d
Come Follow Me for Teens: "If The Lord Be God, Follow Him" (1 Kings 12-22)
2mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 1 Kings 12–22: “If the Lord Be God, Follow Him.” In these chapters, we study three powerful lessons that can help teens recognize what they are really following, how hearts can drift from God, and how the Lord invites us to follow Him with an undivided heart: Rehoboam and Jeroboam’s choices that pulled people away from the Lord, Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, and Elijah’s confrontation with the priests of Baal on Mount Carmel. Rehoboam and Jeroboam teach us that our hearts are always being led somewhere. Rehoboam listened to the wrong
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Hear Thou in Heaven Their Prayer" (2Samuel 11-12, 1Kings 3-11)
2mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 2 Samuel 11–12 and 1 Kings 3–11: “Hear Thou in Heaven Their Prayer.” In these chapters, we study three powerful lessons that can help teens understand the choices of the heart, the need for wisdom and discernment, and the blessings available through the temple: David’s fall and the danger of spiritual drift, Solomon’s request for an understanding heart, and Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. David’s fall teaches us that spiritual danger often begins with small choices. David had faced Goliath with faith, but later fell thro
Come Follow Me for Teens: "The Battle Is The Lord’s" (1Samuel 17-26, 1Samuel 5-7)
2mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 1 Samuel 17–26 and 2 Samuel 5–7: “The Battle Is the Lord’s.” In these chapters, we study three powerful lessons that can help teens face fear, recognize true friendship, and trust the Lord’s order: David facing Goliath with faith in the living God, Jonathan showing what it means to be a true friend, and Uzzah reaching out to steady the ark of the covenant. David and Goliath teaches us that courage does not come from pretending our challenges are small. It comes from remembering that God is greater. David remembered how the Lord had delive
Come Follow Me for Teens: "The Lord Looketh on the Heart" (1Samuel 8-16)
2mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on 1 Samuel 8–16: “The Lord Looketh on the Heart.” In these chapters, we study three powerful lessons that can help teens examine what is happening in their hearts: Israel asking for a king so they could be “like all the nations,” Samuel learning that the Lord looks on the heart instead of the outward appearance, and David playing the harp for Saul as the evil spirit departed from him. Israel’s request for a king teaches us about the danger of peer pressure and the temptation to become more like the world in order to fit in. Samuel’s search
Come Follow Me for Teens: "My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord" (Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-7)
3mo ago
This week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode focuses on Ruth and 1 Samuel 1–7: “My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord.” In these chapters, we study three powerful stories that can help teens trust God in real life: Ruth choosing faith and loyalty when her future was uncertain, Hannah bringing her deepest heartache to the Lord in prayer, and young Samuel learning to recognize the voice of the Lord. Ruth teaches us that even when life feels broken or unclear, choosing faith one step at a time can open the door for blessings we cannot yet see. Hannah reminds us that unanswered prayers, painful delays, a
Come Follow Me for Teens: "The Lord Raised Up A Deliverer" (Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16)
3mo ago
What do Gideon, Samson, and the repeated cycle of the book of Judges have to do with teenagers today? More than you might think. This week in Come Follow Me for Teens, we study Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 and explore one of the clearest patterns in scripture: when Israel allowed the wrong influences to remain, they drifted from the Lord, fell into bondage, cried out for help, and the Lord mercifully raised up a deliverer. In this episode, we talk about the influences that shape us, the faith of Gideon and his 300 men, and the warning found in Samson’s life about strength, temptation, and covenant c
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Be Strong and of a Good Courage" (Joshua 1-8,23-24)
3mo ago
In this week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode, we study Joshua 1–8,23–24 and the Lord’s command to Joshua as the children of Israel prepared to enter the promised land: “Be strong and of a good courage.” After years of wandering in the wilderness, Israel finally stood at the edge of the promised land. But there were still rivers to cross, walls to face, battles to fight, and choices to make. The Lord helped Joshua understand that courage would not come from his own strength, but from trusting that God would be with him wherever he went. In this episode, we talk about how teens can find coura
Come Follow Me for Teens: "Beware Lest Thou Forget the Lord" (Deuteronomy 6-8,15,18,29-30,34)
3mo ago
In this week’s Come Follow Me for Teens episode, we study Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 and Moses’s final counsel to the children of Israel before they entered the promised land. After forty years in the wilderness, Moses warned them not to forget the Lord. That same warning matters for us today. It can be easy to remember God when life is hard, but much harder to remember Him when life is comfortable, busy, or going well. In this episode, we talk about how teens can remember the Lord in everyday life, recognize His hand in blessings they may have missed, and trust Him even when life does
Come Follow Me for Teens: “Rebel Not Ye against the Lord, Neither Fear” (Numbers 11–14; 20–24;27)
3mo ago
In this Come Follow Me for Teens episode, we study Numbers 11–14, 20–24, 27 and the powerful invitation, Rebel Not Ye against the Lord, Neither Fear. The children of Israel’s journey through the wilderness teaches us that God was not only leading them toward the promised land — He was helping them become a covenant people. We’ll talk about Joshua and Caleb and what it means to see life through faith instead of fear. We’ll study the brazen serpent and the invitation to look to Christ and live. And we’ll learn from Balaam’s statement, “I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord my God, to do less o
Come Follow Me for Teens: Holiness to the Lord (Exodus 35-40; Leviticus 1;4;16;19)
4mo ago
In this Come Follow Me for Teens episode, we study Exodus 35–40 and Leviticus 1, 4, 16, and 19 and explore the powerful invitation to become holy through Jesus Christ. The Lord was doing more than leading the children of Israel to the promised land. He was helping them become a holy covenant people. Through the tabernacle, temple worship, sacrifice, repentance, and the law of Moses, God taught His people how to come closer to Him and look to the Savior. This episode helps teens understand three powerful truths: The Lord wants to make us holy. The temple helps us come into God’s presence. Sacri
Come Follow Me for Teens: All That the Lord Hath Spoken We Will Do (Exodus 19–20; 24; 30–34)
4mo ago
What does it mean to prepare to meet God? In this episode of Come Follow Me for Teens, we study Exodus 19–20; 24; 30–34 and learn how the Lord prepared Israel to come closer to Him. We talk about why God gives commandments, how obedience brings spiritual strength, and what the golden calf teaches about how quickly we can turn away when fear and impatience take over. Most importantly, this week’s lesson reminds us that God is merciful, patient, and willing to help us keep moving forward when we fall short. Resources & Links Study & Teaching Guide: https://joshdowns.com/cfm-resources/p/come-foll
Come Follow Me for Teens: Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord (Exodus 14–18)
4mo ago
What do you do when life feels impossible, bitter, or uncertain? In this episode, we walk through Exodus 14–18 and three powerful truths the Lord teaches His people in the wilderness. At the Red Sea, Moses teaches Israel to stand still and trust the salvation of God. At Marah, the Lord shows that He can heal what is bitter. And through the miracle of manna, He teaches His people to rely on Him one day at a time for daily bread. This week’s message is a reminder that the Lord still fights for His people, heals wounded hearts, and provides what we need in the journey. Even when we cannot yet see
Come Follow Me for Teens: Remember This Day (Exodus 7-13)
4mo ago
In this episode of Come Follow Me for Teens, we study Exodus 7–13 and the story of the Lord delivering the children of Israel from Egypt. Through the plagues and the Passover, we learn powerful lessons about the dangers of a hardened heart and the blessings that come from trusting God. This episode helps teens see how God works patiently in their lives, inviting them to let go of what holds them back and follow Him with faith. As teens study this lesson, they will learn that remembering God daily brings strength and direction, and that Jesus Christ is the one who leads us out of spiritual bond
Come Follow Me for Teens: He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory (EASTER)
5mo ago
In this episode of Come Follow Me for Teens, we focus on the Easter message and the power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Life includes moments of pain, testing, and uncertainty—but Easter teaches us that those moments are not the end of the story. Because of Jesus Christ, we can rise above every challenge we face. This episode explores why life is a test, how our trials can serve a greater purpose, and how Christ helps us overcome darkness, discouragement, and fear. Teens will learn that the empty tomb is not just a symbol of what happened long ago—it is a promise of hope, healing, and n
Come Follow Me for Teens: I Have Remembered My Covenant (Exodus 1-6)
5mo ago
In this episode of Come Follow Me for Teens, we study Genesis 42–50 and the powerful conclusion of Joseph’s story. After years of betrayal and suffering, Joseph is reunited with the brothers who sold him into slavery—but instead of revenge, he offers forgiveness. Discover how Joseph’s life points to Jesus Christ, why forgiveness brings healing, and how God can turn even painful experiences into something good.
Come Follow Me for Teens: The God Meant It Unto Good (Genesis 42-50)
5mo ago
In this episode of Come Follow Me for Teens, we study Genesis 42–50 and the powerful conclusion of Joseph’s story. After years of betrayal and suffering, Joseph is reunited with the brothers who sold him into slavery—but instead of revenge, he offers forgiveness. Discover how Joseph’s life points to Jesus Christ, why forgiveness brings healing, and how God can turn even painful experiences into something good.

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