Why does the Lord lead us into unfamiliar wildernesses? Tyler Griffin examines God's nourishing and strengthening power and how revelation and strength come gradually.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.co/book-of-mormon-episodes-1-13/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056YouTube: https://youtu.be/QWuOGc05OWQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY00:00 Part 1–Dr. Tyler Griffin00:18 Review of last week’s episode00:43 Preview of 1 Nephi 18-2202:16 Bio of Dr. Tyler Griffin03:20 The Lord is with us07:03 Marriages occur and blessings follow08:08 Marriage provides strength10:26 The group continues to travel11:30 The Liahona14:55 Trusting the Lord17:15 Miracles and challenges20:48 Reminders of discipleship22:11 Nephi takes ownership of the broken bow25:42 Trusting God and taking steps28:21 God works with wooden bows and a single arrow32:33 Finding God amidst affliction36:13 God requires action39:17 Transactional relationships vs covenantal relationships41:42 Two reactions to one set of trials44:31 Staying positive in trials47:50 Shouldering heavy burdens49:32 President Emily Freeman and building a relationship with Christ51:33 Moroni began to look forward53:53 Nahum and Joseph Smith58:50 Shipbuilding and the Lord has more in store1:00:25 Taking steps without knowing the entire path1:06:05 The Lord reveals in steps1:09:57 End of Part 1–Dr. Tyler GriffinThanks to the followHIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com