Come Follow Me: Made Easier

Casey Paul Griffiths is an assistant professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He has published numerous books and articles on Church history, most recently What You Don’t Know About the 100 Most Important Events in Church History, with Mary Jane Woodger and Susan Easton Black. He is a member of the Mormon History Association, serves on the board of the John Whitmer Historical Association, and is currently serving as president of the BYU Latter-day Saint Educator’s Society. He lives in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Elizabeth, and four children.

Lynda Cherry has been a devoted student of the Bible and the scriptures from a very young age. The many self-descriptions of Jehovah as a Husband to His people intrigued her, and she has spent a lifetime studying, compiling, and integrating various sources, including prophecies and symbolism throughout the scriptures, ancient temple rituals, and the Israelite holy days to reveal “God’s love story” in its full beauty and depth.

Robert has been a full-time seminary teacher for the last 27 years. he has also taught institute, adult religion, and BYU-Idaho online classes. He received a Ph.D. in 2001 in Instructional Psychology and Technology.

Sam Castor met his wife when they were both EFY counselors in California, and now feels wealthy with five pure hearted and happy children. Sam recently retired from his professional career at Switch to enjoy his family and pursue writing, composition, land development, and other artistic and business pursuits.

Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Union University, Jackson, TN, as well as a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary graduate school in Louisville, KY. Prior to joining the Church in 2016, he studied Church history and theology for over thirty years. He is a member of the Mormon Historical Association. As a Southern Baptist minister, he engaged in dialogue with members of the Religious Studies Faculty at Brigham Young University (BYU); and he facilitated dialogues between Southern Baptists and local Church leaders.

Lori Denning is a scripture nerd. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from Multnomah University where she studied Hebrew and the Bible and was awarded the highest honors. She holds a Masters in Theology from Gonzaga University. Sister Denning has taught classes from Gospel Doctrine, as well as the Church Educational System. She has a popular vlog "The Bible Brief" introducing books of the Bible to a wide audience. She also hosts a podcast, The :20 Minute Scriptorian, covering the Come, Follow Me Curriculum. Her passion is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through His scriptures.