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The Articulate Women Podcast

S3E17 What does it mean to follow Jesus?

March 09, 2026 • Melissa Buckley • Season 3 • Episode 17

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S3E17 What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Matthew 20:1-16 - The parable of the last laborer

Luke 14:28-33 - The cost of discipleship

Study Bible we used and referenced study material:

NIV Women’s Study Bible

https://amzn.to/4kV5o5N

CSB Women’s Bible

https://amzn.to/4aywgVB

NLT Life Application Bible

https://amzn.to/4cFyzaI

The message bible:

https://amzn.to/46QDQIV

The Laborers in the Vineyard by Elder Holland:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/04/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard?lang=eng

Gently and Lowly by Dane Ortland

https://amzn.to/3PpmmgB

"Following Jesus does not mean having a trouble free life."

NLT study bible

The Cost and Blessings of Discupleship by Elder Holland

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/04/the-cost-and-blessings-of-discipleship?lang=eng

He knew that God knew it – Joseph Smith History 1:25

The apostle who didn’t get a promotion:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2002/03/the-currant-bush?lang=eng

See also this video:

https://youtu.be/Rr8xvw0cgw0?si=aQxqNqGMNlpsBl8z

“Live the gospel faithfully even if others around you don’t live it at all. Defend your beliefs with courtesy and with compassion, but defend them.” Edler Holland

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