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How can we find joy when life feels overwhelming? In this episode of Come Study With Me, Ellis, Eddie, Brandeis, and Alyssa study Jeremiah 31–33 and 36–39, along with Lamentations 1 and 3, to explore how we can find hope in Jesus Christ even during our darkest moments.

Through Jeremiah's persecution and the destruction of Jerusalem, we learn that joy and pain can coexist. Join us as we discuss God's promises, the power of Christ's redemption, and how the Savior can bring comfort and hope even when life feels impossible.

What does it mean to place your life in the Lord's hands? In this episode of Come, Study With Me, Ellis Sondrup, Steven C. Fotheringham, Eddie Joseph, and Luca Huish study Jeremiah's teachings on repentance, trusting in the Lord, and returning to Him.

Through the powerful metaphor of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18, they discuss how the Lord can reshape our lives, even when we feel broken or beyond repair. Discover how repentance and a willingness to follow Jesus Christ can help us become who He wants us to be.

What does it mean for the Lord to give us "beauty for ashes"? Join Ellis Sondrup, Eddie Joseph, Mark Redd, and Jake as they wrap up their study of Isaiah with chapters 58–66. Together, they explore how Jesus Christ can turn sorrow into joy, why faith in Him matters more than the outcomes we expect, and the incredible hope we can find in His promises—including His future reign during the Millennium.

In Isaiah 40–49, the Lord reminds His people that He has not forgotten them. Even in times of uncertainty, suffering, and feeling far from God, He offers comfort, renews our strength, and invites us to trust in Him. Join Eddie, Ellis, Josh Ko, and Stefan Rossbach as they discuss the Lord's unfailing love, His promises to restore His people, and how Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to return to our Heavenly Father.

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In this episode of Come, Study With Me, Ellis Sondrup and Eddie Joseph explore Isaiah 13–14, 22, 24–30, and 35 with guests Tyler Ross and Laryssa Waldron. Together, they discuss how Jesus Christ can be our refuge, strength, and peace through trials. As we hold on to the Lord's strength, our struggles and failures can refine us rather than define us. Through faith, temple covenants, and the words of Isaiah, we learn to trust in the Savior's promise: "Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come… he will come and save you."

Study the scriptures with us and discover how the Lord can strengthen us through every storm.

In this episode of Come Study With Me, Eddie Joseph and Ellis Sondrup are joined by Nicholas Christensen and Dr. George Pierce to dive into Isaiah 1–12.

They explore Isaiah's warnings about sin and hope through repentance, the significance of the temple and Zion, and the many ways Isaiah points us toward Jesus Christ. The episode closes with Isaiah 12 and its powerful reminder: "My God is my salvation."

Join Ellis, Eddie, Cassie, and Brother Brian Haas as they explore Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and discuss what it means to seek wisdom and understanding. Together, they talk about revelation, humility, self-mastery, and finding meaning through the different seasons of life.

"With all thy getting get understanding." — Proverbs 4:7

In this episode of Come Study With Me, Eddie and Ellis—joined by Kristen McAllister and Brother Junius Merrill—study Psalms 102–103, 110, 116–119, 127–128, 135–139, and 146–150. They explore God's mercy, covenantal love, and guidance through suffering and uncertainty, while discussing how we can recognize His hand in our lives and know that He knows and loves us personally. Through these Psalms, we are reminded that the Lord's mercy never ends.

In this episode, Eddie and Ellis—joined by Easton Merrell and Shauna Seamons—study Psalms 49–51, 61, 63–64, 66, 69, 72, 77–78, 85, and 86, exploring what it means to make God our rock and salvation. Together, they discuss trusting God in difficult times, remembering His past help, developing a sincere heart of worship, and making the Atonement of Jesus Christ personal in our lives. They also explore how our experiences with God can strengthen our faith and help us say with confidence, "I shall not be moved."

In this episode, Eddie and Ellis—joined by Randy LaRose and Ethan Webster—study Psalms 1–2, 8, 19, 33, and 40–46, exploring what it means to trust the Lord, find our identity in Him, and recognize His hand in our lives. They discuss the imagery of being planted by living waters, turning the Psalms from a window into a mirror, and learning the gospel from the head, to the heart, to the feet. Together, they explore what it means to stop sitting in the bleachers and actively live the gospel, ultimately finding greater peace and purpose by wrapping our lives around the Savior.