A funny, inspirational, REAL podcast that correlates with the weekly Come Follow Me curriculum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The host, Melanie Stroud, shares her thoughts about the weekly lessons and gives REAL LIFE examples showing how we can apply the scriptures to our lives every day One mother wrote that her son said recently, "Melanie is a big fan of Heavenly Father - you can tell." That's the truth! She is! If you want to grow closer to the Savior and the scriptur ...
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Episode 30 - Ether 1-5, "Rend that Veil of Unbelief"
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is Elder Budge's talk, Consistent and Resilient Trust Here is the link to President Nelson's talk, Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives Here is the link to Elder Bednar's talk, The Tender Mercies of the Lord Don't forget to buy my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book cont…
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Episode 29 - Mormon 7-9 “I Speak unto You as If Ye Were Present”
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This episode has been edited slightly for content but is basically as it was 4 years ago. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Buy my book today, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers t…
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Episode 28 - Mormon 1-6, "“I Would That I Could Persuade All … to Repent”
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This episode starts with about 8 minutes of my current thoughts and then includes the entire episode from 2020. It's a great episode. I learned a lot. I forgot I said all those things. So have you! Shine on! Here's a link to my website. Go there to buy my book, see what's new and sign up to get my emails.…
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OLDIE BUT GOODIE - 3 Nephi 27–4 Nephi "There Could Not Be a Happier People”
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Here is this episode exactly as it was 4 years ago. If there are things that are irrelevant - so sorry. For instance, I say, "Trump and Biden". Haha. Four years later here we are again. You can insert Kamala in your mind. Shine on!By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 26 - 4th Nephi “There Could Not Be a Happier People”
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This is the first podcast after being gone for the last few months. I learned some important lessons about being complacent and the importance of always striving to have the spirit with us and to seek after Christ's love and direction. Here's a link to my website! I'd love it if you could leave a comment about what you'd like to hear this coming se…
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Hey friends. I am taking a break from the podcast for a few months while I deal with a lot of chaos in my life. Please follow me on Instagram @comefollowmeforus for some weekly quick thougths on the lesson for the week. Also, I've lowered the price of my book from $16.95 to $9.99 for the summer. I want as many people as possible to be able to get i…
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Episode 23 - Alma 5-7, "Have Ye Experienced This Mighty Change in Your Hearts?"
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to the resources listed in this episode. Buy my book today! "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to your prayers. It's a perfect companion for this year's study o…
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Episode 22 - Mosiah 29 – Alma 4, "They Were Steadfast and Immovable"
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Here are the resources mentioned in this episode. Shine on! Here is a link to my website. You can find the podcast and resources mentioned, as well as information about my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life and answers to you…
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Episode 21 - Mosiah 25-28, “They Were Called the People of God”
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Here are the resources mentioned in this lesson.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 20 - Mosiah 18-24, "We Have Entered into a Covenant with Him" (PART 2)
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This episode contains interviews with many people about how people in the church Mosiah 18'ed them. This is part one of two. Mosiah 18: 8-9 "and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn…
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Episode 19 - Mosiah 18-24, "We Have Entered into a Covenant with Him" (PART 1)
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This episode contains interviews with many people about how people in the church Mosiah 18'ed them. This is part one of two. Mosiah 18: 8-9 "and now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another’s burdens, that they may be light; Yea, and are willing to mourn with those that mourn…
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Episode 18 -Mosiah 11–17, "A Light … That Can Never Be Darkened”
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Please go to Instagram @comefollowmeforus for the latest information.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 17 - Mosiah 7–10, "In the Strength of the Lord”
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Episode 16 - Mosiah 1-6 Two lessons, “A Mighty Change” and “In the Strength of the Lord”
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These two episodes got skipped. So they are here now, but I know they a few weeks behind. Please go to Instagram @comefollowmeforus for the latest information.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 15 - Enos-Words of Mormon,“He Worketh in Me to Do According to His Will”
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This episode is about looking to our ancestors, especially our parents and grandparents, and learning from them. It also is a great reminder to consider the example you leave for your children. Here's a link to my website. To find the latest episode click on podcasts and you'll find the latest one. Shine on!…
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Episode 14 - Jacob 5–7 "The Lord Labors With Us"
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This episode is all about laboring in the Lord's vineyard. It includes a short interview with my friend's eleven-year-old son and how this chapter answered his prayers. So great! Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on …
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Episode 13 - My Interview with the Petersons
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This episode is an interview that I did with Michelle and Logan Peterson. Earlier this year, they lost their newborn daughter just ten days after she was born. This is their story about death, loss, and the hope Easter, the Savior, and His resurrection bring to our lives. Don't miss it! Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcas…
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Episode 12 - My interview with my Catholic Friend Ashley
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This podcast is my interview with my sweet Catholic friend Ashley. We talked about how we met, the faith that she shared with me on a plane flight that helped strengthen my own faith, and some of the Catholic customs celebrated during the week of Easter. Here is a link to my website. You can find the podcast and resources mentioned there, as well a…
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Episode 11 - 2 Nephi 31–33 "This Is the Way”
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This episode is about Nephi's final words to his people. He encourages us to look to Christ for EVERYTHING! He is the way. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Chris…
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Episode 10 - 2 Nephi 26-30 “A Marvelous Work and a Wonder”
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This episode discusses the contention and trouble prophesied about our day in the Book of Mormon. It also provides the means the Lord has given us to overcome these distractions - mainly Jesus Christ and His power found in the scriptures -especially the Book of Mormon. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Not on…
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Episode 9 - BOTH 2 Nephi 11-19 AND 2 Nephi 20-25
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The church split this lesson from the one lesson they had done in 2020 to two lessons this year. What I had said was so intertwined that I couldn't really split them into two lessons so they are both here. This will serve for this week and next week's Come Follow Me lessons. Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcast and resour…
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Episode 8 - 2 Nephi 6-10 "O How Great The Plan of Our God"
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Episodes 6 AND 7 - Free to Choose Liberty and Eternal Life, through the Great Mediator AND We Lived After the Manner of Happiness
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. And HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual (because there are two, remember?). Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on purchasing my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step meth…
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Episode 5 - 1 Nephi 16–22 "I Will Prepare the Way before You”
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website, melaniewstroud.com Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal dire…
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Episode 4 - 1 Nephi 11–15 "Armed with Righteousness and with the Power of God”
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the podcast and resources mentioned, but you will also find information on how to purchase my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." This book contains an easy five-step method for studying the Book of Mormon to receive personal direction in your life …
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Episode 3 - 1 Nephi 6-10, "Come and Partake of the Fruit
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This episode is about Lehi and his vision of the Tree of Life. His experience and all it teaches are so applicable to our day! What do we do when those we love wander off? How do we keep on the path without losing our way? What do we do when answers don't come right away? There are so many crucial lessons we can learn from this important dream. Her…
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Episode 2 - 1 Nephi 1-5, "I Will Go and Do"
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This episode is about Lehi and his family leaving Jerusalem and following the Lord. It teaches about the power of learning from the examples that have come before us and praying for the Lord to help soften our hearts so we can do what he commands. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Not only can you find the po…
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Episode 1 - Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon
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My friend Emily and I talk about the introduction to the Book of Mormon, the testimony of the three witnesses and talk about our own testimonies of the power of the Book of Mormon. HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual. HERE is a link to my website. HERE is a link to buy my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ." It contains a simple five-ste…
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Episode 48 - Christmas “Good Tidings of Great Joy”
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Yay! This episode is the Christmas episode. I love it because it's not the typical talk about the baby Jesus and wise man Christmas podcast. It's a podcast about what that birth so long ago actually means to us now. Not what that baby did but what Christ's whole life did for us. I actually really, really like this one. I hope you enjoy it! Here's a…
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Episode 47 - Revelation 1–5 “Glory, and Power, Be unto … the Lamb for Ever”
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This is the 250th Episode! (Yay! The crowd goes wild!) HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual HERE is a link to the website for the resources mentioned. Send your crazy drawings to comefollowmeforus@gmail.com And HERE is a link to Amazon to buy copies of my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ. Next year we are studying the Book of Mormon for …
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Episode 46 - 1–3 John; Jude, God is Love with Shelby Stroud
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This episode was co-hosted by my sister Shelby Stroud. (Now she is my sister AND sister-in-law, thanks to this weekend almost five years ago. HERE is a link the website to watch the videos and talks mentioned.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 45 - BONUS EPISODE - Cheerful Giving Ideas
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Here is the cheerful giving bonus episode from 2019. It includes many great ideas and inspiration to consider as we head into this holiday season. HERE is a link to my website for more ideas that people sent in, and so you can add things that you've done or were done to you in the comments. HERE is a link to my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ…
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Episode 44 - James “Be Ye Doers of the Word, and Not Hearers Only”
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This episode is about being doers of the word and not hearers only. Included is an interview with a woman who an LDS family helped in a traumatic time in her life. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to this episode on my website. And lastly, here is a link to buy my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ. It includes a five-s…
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Episode 43 - Hebrews 7–13 “An High Priest of Good Things to Come”
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This episode is about having faith and looking down the road for blessings that you may not be receiving at this time. I know we don't love to hear it, but it's so important to have faith and try to seek joy IN our trials, not just after they are over. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to my website. Click on podcasts for t…
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Episode 42 -Hebrews 1–6 Jesus Christ, “the Author of Eternal Salvation”
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This episode is about the Hebrews, our relationship with God and Jesus Christ and just how much they want to help us and be a part of our lives. They are so merciful. Don't forget it! Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. And here is a link to my website. Click on podcast for the latest one. And if you haven't read or listened to my book, "Fe…
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Episode 41 -1 and 2 Timothy; Titus; Philemon “Be Thou an Example of the Believers”
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This episode is about being an example of the believers. Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. For episode notes and more information, please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts. If you're interested in buying my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ," you can get it in both paperback and Audible versions here.…
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Episode 40 - 1 and 2 Thessalonians “Perfect That Which Is Lacking in Your Faith”
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Wow! This episode is so good. I can't believe I forgot how awesome the Thessalonians are! Here's a link to the lesson in the manual. Here's a link to my website for the resources mentioned. Click on podcasts, and look for Episode 40. Yay!! And if you haven't bought my book about studying the scriptures to receive revelation, you should! You'll love…
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Episode 39 -Philippians; Colossians “I Can Do All Things through Christ Which Strengtheneth Me”
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This episode is about finding strength in Christ. I speak a little about mental health issues throughout. For the resources listed, please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts for the latest notes, etc. Please follow this link to buy my book, Feasting on the Words of Christ. It's all about how to find answers to your prayers in t…
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Episode 38 -Ephesians “For the Perfecting of the Saints”
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This episode is all about Paul's words to the Ephesian saints. I talk about foreordination, marriage, and a little on how we can support and lift each other.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 37 - Galatians “Walk in the Spirit”
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HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual. Please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/podcast-2/ for the latest podcast episode. Click HERE to buy my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ" on Amazon. I know you will love it. Shine on!By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 36 - 2 Corinthians 8–13 “God Loveth a Cheerful Giver”
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This episode is about being a cheerful giver and, one more time, the blessings that can come out of our trials. Don't miss it! For more information please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts. Shine on!By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 35 - 2 Corinthians 1-7 “Be Ye Reconciled to God”
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HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual. Please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on "Podcast" for the resources mentioned in this episode. And don't forget to check out my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ" available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible formats.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 34 - 1 Corinthians 14-16 “God Is Not the Author of Confusion, but of Peace”
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on the latest podcast for resources listed in this podcast. Check out my book! "Feasting on the Words of Christ". Available in paperback, ebook, and Audible formats.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 33 - 1 Corinthians 1–7 “Be Perfectly Joined Together”
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HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual Please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click podcast for resources mentioned in this episode, read random thoughts, buy the book, or watch videos I have made about studying the scriptures, etc. "Subscribe" to get the latest podcasts and more delivered straight to your inbox. Yay!…
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Episode 32 - Romans 7-16, "Overcome Evil with Good"
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HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual. Please go to https://melaniewstroud.com/ and click on podcasts for quotes, etc. from this week's lesson. Click HERE to buy my book, "Feasting on the Words of Christ."By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 31 - Romans 1–6 “The Power of God unto Salvation”
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Here is a link in the manual to this week's lesson For more information about this podcast, older podcasts, etc., please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 30 - Acts 22–28 “A Minister and a Witness”
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. Here is a link to immediate episode notes. For more information and to subscribe to my website please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 29 - Acts 16–21 “The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel”
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Here is a link to the lesson in the manual. For more information and for resources listed in this episode, please go to https://melaniewstroud.com and click on Podcasts for the latest episode.By Melanie Stroud
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Episode 28 - Acts 10–15 “The Word of God Grew and Multiplied”
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HERE is a link to the lesson in the manual. Please visit https://melaniewstroud.com/ and scroll down to the podcast section for more information and for the resources mentioned. Shine on!By Melanie Stroud
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