Go & Do — A Come, Follow Me Podcast for the Youth

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe wraps up the book of Psalms by looking at something that gets louder and louder as the book comes to a close: praise. After chapters filled with fear, grief, mistakes, repentance, miracles, and deliverance, Psalms doesn't end because life suddenly becomes easy. It ends with an invitation to praise the Lord anyway. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🙌 Why praising the Lord is more than singing and how actively putting God at the center of our lives brings hope and happiness ❤️ What it really means when the scriptures say the Lord “loveth the righteous,” and why our sincere efforts to follow Him matter 🎵 How Primary songs, hymns, and other music of faith can become spiritual “power ballads” that bring peace when life feels upside down So what’s your power Primary song? What song brings you back to Christ when life feels chaotic, discouraging, or upside down? Find it. Sing it. Share it. And this week, look for more ways to praise the Lord not because everything in life is perfect, but because He is worthy of our praise. 🎶💙 Go & Do Challenge Praise the Lord more so He can bless you Pick a power Primary song – share it I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe continues exploring the Psalms and the incredible power of music to connect us with memories, testimony, and God. From songs tied to missionary experiences and family memories to the music that carried her through cancer treatments, Candis looks at what the Psalms teach us about crying out to God and trusting that He really does hear us. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎵 What Psalm 66 teaches about praising God during both the joyful and incredibly difficult chapters of our lives 🙏 Why trials can prove and refine us and how remembering the times God has already brought us through can strengthen our trust in Him ❤️ How Psalms 77 and 86 invite us to remember God’s works, talk about what He has done, and pass our songs of faith on to others 🎧 Why the soundtrack of your life might say more about your testimony than you realize and how your music can become part of the spiritual legacy you leave behind So, what’s your song? What music reminds you that God has heard your prayers? What songs are you sharing with the people you love? And what would you sing if the Savior were standing right in front of you? This week, build your soundtrack, remember what God has done for you, and share your testimony even if you have to sing it. Because when you cry out to Him, He hears your song. 🎶❤️ Go & Do Challenge Create the soundtrack of your life Determine the song you’d sing when you see the Savior Share your testimony of truths through song I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! What’s on the soundtrack of your life? 🎶 And more importantly, what are those songs doing to your heart? This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe dives into the book of Psalms a collection of 150 ancient songs and prayers filled with joy, gratitude, fear, anger, sadness, hope, and praise. Turns out, people have been using music to work through their feelings and connect with God for a very long time. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🎵 Why the Psalms remind us that faith doesn’t require hiding what we really feel and that God wants us to bring our real thoughts and struggles to Him 🙏 How music can become a powerful form of prayer, and why the Lord tells us that “the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me” (D&C 25:12) ❤️ How the songs we surround ourselves with can invite the Spirit, strengthen our trust in Christ, and even connect us to people and sacred moments we love 📖 What Psalms like Psalm 8, Psalm 20, Psalm 23, Psalm 24, and Psalm 40 teach about trusting God, remembering who we are, and praising Him through every part of life So this week, create the soundtrack of your life. What songs bring you closer to Christ? What hymns have strengthened you when you needed them most? And the next time you’re at Church, don’t just mumble your way through the hymn sing it joyfully. Because your song can be a prayer. And the Lord is listening. 🎶❤️ Go & Do Challenge Sing the hymns joyfully! Compile the soundtrack of your life. Share with us your favorite hymns. I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! When life gets hard, what keeps you believing? And when you have questions about faith, why do you stay? This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe dives into the story of Job, a man who seemingly had everything, lost nearly everything, and still declared, “Yet will I trust Him.” In this episode, you’ll learn: 💔 What Job’s devastating losses teach us about trials, grief, and the different ways people respond to difficult experiences 🙏 Why mortality was always meant to include opportunities to be tested and why our current circumstances are only one part of our eternal story ❓ How separating primary questions from secondary questions can help us navigate doubts, disagreements, and unanswered questions without losing sight of what we already know Job didn’t have every answer. He didn’t understand why everything was happening to him. But underneath all the questions were the truths that mattered most: Is there a God? Is there a Savior? And can He save me? So this week, Candis invites you to wrestle with your own primary questions and discover your own answers. Go & Do Challenge Identify the answers to these primary questions for yourself Identify other primary questions you might have and their response I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! What if the "coincidences" in your life aren't coincidences at all? This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe shares heartfelt experiences from listeners before diving into the remarkable story of Queen Esther, a woman whose courage, faith, and willingness to act changed the course of history. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👑 Why Esther's famous invitation to serve "for such a time as this" is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago 🙏 How prayer, fasting, and courageous action work together as God accomplishes His purposes through ordinary people 💛 Why the "small details" of our lives may actually be evidence of Heavenly Father's guiding hand Esther didn't know exactly how everything would work out. She simply chose to trust God, gather others in faith, and act with courage when the moment came. Go & Do Challenge Pray for, look for and act on the concept of “who does the Lord need me to interact with today?” Record “tender mercies” or coincidences in your lives daily I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah as God's people return from captivity to rebuild the temple, restore Jerusalem, and strengthen their faith. Their story reminds us that God is still in the business of rebuilding both temples and hearts. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🏗️ How Ezra's efforts to rebuild the temple mirror the Lord's work in preparing the Salt Lake Temple for its 2027 open house and rededication 🧱 What Nehemiah teaches about staying focused on God's work, even when opposition and distractions come our way ✨ Why preparing, doing, and teaching God's word creates a spiritual foundation that can withstand life's challenges As temples continue to bless the earth, the invitation is personal: Will we help build the kingdom? Will we prepare ourselves spiritually? Will we stay committed to the great work God has given us? Because the Lord is always rebuilding and He invites us to build with Him. ✨ Go & Do Challenge Be a part of the temple building and celebrations or not? Prepare Be firm in our resolution, no matter what I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe opens the book of 2 Chronicles to discover three powerful lessons from three faithful kings. Written to help God's covenant people remember who they were, these stories remind us that God's promises are still available to those who seek Him. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✨ How King Asa's faithfulness shows that seeking the Lord brings peace, strength, and deliverance even when the odds seem impossible 🙏 Why King Jehoshaphat responded to overwhelming challenges with fasting, prayer, and temple worship, and how we can do the same today ❤️ How King Hezekiah's invitation to celebrate the Passover reminds us that it's never too late to return to the Lord and begin again Whether you're facing a battle, looking for peace, or hoping for a fresh start, these kings point us to the same source of strength, turn to God. Because no matter where you've been or how long you've been away, the Lord is always ready to receive those who choose to come back to Him. 💙 Go & Do Challenge Be faithful, like King Asa Fast, pray and attend the temple like King Jehoshaphat Repent, change direction and invite others to like King Hezekiah I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe walks through the final chapters of 2 Kings as Jerusalem falls, the children of Israel are scattered, and the warnings of the prophets are fulfilled. But amid the tragedy, one righteous king reminds us of the incredible power found in God's word. In this episode, you’ll learn: 📜 How the destruction of Jerusalem connects directly to Lehi and Nephi's story in the Book of Mormon 👑 Why King Josiah's discovery of the Book of the Law sparked a national spiritual revival 💡 How finding your own "power verse" can strengthen your faith and help you walk with Christ every day Josiah didn't just read the scriptures. He let them change him. He gathered the people, renewed his covenant with God, and committed to follow the Lord with all his heart. The invitation is the same for us. Are we studying the words of ancient and living prophets? Are we acting on what we've already been taught? And do we have a scripture that has become part of who we are? Because God's word doesn't just tell us about the past. It prepares us for the future. ✨ Go & Do Challenge Study the words of living prophets, aka the May Liahona , to know what God is preparing us for and expecting us to do Study the word of ancient prophets – find out power verse Share your power verse with us!! We want to hear from you! I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! Have you ever experienced a miracle… and almost missed it? This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores some of the most miraculous chapters in the Old Testament as the prophet Elisha demonstrates God's power through ordinary people and extraordinary circumstances. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🪓 Why the story of the floating axe head reminds us that God cares about both the big moments and the small details of our lives 🌊 What Naaman’s healing teaches about humility, faith, and acting on prophetic counsel, even when it doesn't make sense at first 🐻 Why the account of the bears and Elisha is about much more than children teasing a bald prophet and what it teaches about honoring God's servants As you study this week's scriptures, consider where you've seen the Lord's hand in your own life and whether you're willing to follow the living prophet, even when the invitation seems simple. Because sometimes the greatest miracles begin with one small act of faith. 💙 Go & Do Challenge Will you go and look for miracles in your life Follow the living prophet I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores two very different approaches to leadership, discipleship, and decision-making. One king ignored wise counsel and divided a nation. One prophet trusted God completely even when he felt alone. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👴 Why Rehoboam’s decision to ignore the “old men” teaches us the value of wise and experienced counsel 🔥 What Elijah’s life reveals about trusting God, even during fear, loneliness, and uncertainty 🎧 How the Lord often speaks, not through earthquakes or fire, but through a still, small voice. Sometimes spiritual growth doesn’t stop because we choose the wrong thing, it stops because we never choose at all. Go & Do Challenge Follow the counsel of old men Stop halting and choose to follow God, if He is God Identify the still small voice in your life I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe follows the dramatic transition from King David to King Solomon, a story filled with agency, spiritual gifts, temple worship, and a powerful reminder that how we finish matters just as much as how we start. In this episode, you’ll learn: 👑 How Solomon’s humble request for discernment became one of the greatest spiritual gifts ever granted by God 👶 What the famous story of the two mothers and one baby teaches about wisdom and seeing beyond the obvious 🏛️ Why Solomon’s Temple remains a powerful symbol of God’s desire to dwell with His covenant people today But there’s another side to Solomon’s story. He loved the Lord. He received revelation. He built the temple. Yet later, he surrounded himself with influences that slowly pulled his heart away from God. His life becomes a reminder that spiritual experiences alone are not enough; we must continue to choose God day after day. What will you choose? ✨🙏 Go & Do Challenge Choose God and His ways… You know, walk with Christ Seek spiritual gifts, like the power of discernment Get a copy of your local temple dedicatory prayer and seek those blessings specific to your area Be a temple-attending, covenant-keeping person I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores the rise and fall of King Saul, a man who started with a new heart, great potential, and God’s trust… but slowly traded obedience for popularity and convenience. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⚖️ Why Israel’s demand for a king reveals a common trap we still face today, wanting what everyone else has 👑 How Saul went from God’s chosen leader to a cautionary tale about pride, impatience, and people-pleasing ❤️ Why David was chosen as the next king and what God looks for when He chooses His servants Saul wanted the blessings of following God without fully following God. And in the end, partial obedience became disobedience. The question for us is simple: What are the “kings” in our lives? What voices are we listening to more than the Lord’s? Because God isn’t looking for perfection, he’s looking for willing hearts that choose Him first. ✨ Go & Do Challenge This week’s challenge is a little different and more entailed because we find it multiple verses 1 Sam 18:5 - behave wisely 1 Sam 18:14 - behave wisely 1 Sam 18:15 - behave very wisely 1 Sam 18:30 - behave more wisely than all It is your why – make the choice to honor your covenants with God, put Him first, even when it may be hard “May we maintain the courage to defy the consensus. May we ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.” (Pres. Monson, GC April 2016) Behave wisely = make following God your WHY Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores the rise and fall of King Saul, a man who started with a new heart, great potential, and God’s trust… but slowly traded obedience for popularity and convenience. In this episode, you’ll learn: ⚖️ Why Israel’s demand for a king reveals a common trap we still face today wanting what everyone else has 👑 How Saul went from God’s chosen leader to a cautionary tale about pride, impatience, and people-pleasing ❤️ Why David was chosen as the next king and what God looks for when He chooses His servants The question for us is simple: What are the “kings” in our lives? What voices are we listening to more than the Lord’s? Because God isn’t looking for perfection, He’s looking for willing hearts that choose Him first. ✨ Go & Do Challenge Look for the “kings” in your life – what is ruling over you and where do you need to set yourself free Up your obedience game Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe explores the stories of Ruth and Hannah, two women facing heartbreak, uncertainty, and impossible circumstances… who chose faith anyway. In this episode, you’ll learn: 💔 What Ruth’s loss and Hannah’s unanswered prayers teach us about navigating personal trials 🙏 How the actions we choose during difficult seasons shape who we become 🌾 Why choosing the covenant path invites blessings we often can’t yet see coming Ruth had no clear future. Hannah carried deep sorrow. But both women chose to trust God instead of turning away from Him. And maybe that’s the question for all of us: What are we putting on our tab? Fear? Frustration? Complaining? Or faith, obedience, and trust in the Lord? Because while we can’t always choose our trials…We can choose our response. Go & Do Challenge Put it on your tab Choose the covenant path and the Lord Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe dives into the book of Judges a wild cycle of people turning to God, forgetting Him, falling apart, crying for help… and doing it all over again. Sound familiar? In this episode, you’ll learn: ⚡ What the “pride cycle” in Judges teaches about modern distractions and spiritual drift 👑 Why Deborah and Gideon prove that God works through ordinary people willing to trust Him 📵 What “whoring after other gods” might actually look like in 2026 and why it’s probably more subtle than you think From tiny armies defeating impossible odds to righteous friendships that change history, Judges reminds us that God doesn’t need perfect people, He needs willing ones. Go & Do Challenge Let God Prevail – what does that look like in your life Including God in friendships, making a small change to make a HUGE difference Stop whoring – misusing your talents and stop selling yourself short Look and Up - try putting your phone down and using the word of the Lord I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe dives into the book of Joshua and unpacks one of the most repeated invitations in scripture: to trust God enough to move forward, even when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or impossible. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🛡️ What God really meant when He told Joshua to “be strong and of a good courage” 🌊 Why crossing the Jordan and conquering Jericho teach us that God specializes in impossible situations ⚠️ What Achan’s story reveals about the “accursed things” we sometimes hold onto and why they quietly pull us away from God. Because courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to walk with God anyway. Go & Do Challenge Get rid of our personal accursed things Be strong and of good courage Choose God Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do, Candis Shupe walks through Moses’s final teachings before his death and explores the powerful truths he wanted Israel to remember before entering the promised land. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🏡 Why the promised land is more than a location and how “home” ultimately points us back to Heavenly Father ❤️ What it means to love God with all your heart, soul, and might not just feeling belief, but living it fully 📖 Why Moses wanted God’s words everywhere on hearts, doorposts, and daily life so we don’t forget who we are or where we’re headed Standing on Mount Nebo, Moses could see the promised land… but he wouldn’t enter it himself. Still, his final message was clear: Hear God. Love God. Remember God. Go & Do Challenge: Journey Towards Your Promised Land by: Hearing and observing the word of the Lord Loving God with all your heart, soul and might Putting His word in your hearts or at least your screensaver for the summer Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe dives into the wilderness story of Israel a journey filled with miracles, complaints, second chances, and one very unexpected talking donkey. In this episode, you’ll explore: 🔥 Why complaining kept Israel stuck and what their reaction to challenges reveals about faith vs. fear (Numbers 11–14) 🧭 What it means to trust God when things feel impossible and how choosing courage moves you forward instead of back to “Egypt” 🐴 The surprising story of Balaam and the talking donkey and what it teaches about humility, revelation, and how God protects His people Israel saw miracles… and still doubted. They were invited forward… and wanted to go back. Go & Do Challenge Take the For the Strength of Youth challenge to read and prepare between now and September – there is a schedule in the GLA See what the Lord is asking us to do that we need to stop complaining about and simply do… stop looking back at Egpyt… God has better things ahead! Be numbered with the Lord’s people through our actions Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe takes us from the Temple Square open house all the way back to the tabernacle in Exodus and reminds us that God has always asked His people to stand out. In this episode, you’ll explore: 🏛️ What “curious works” and “cunning work” really mean and why God’s people were always meant to be different, skilled, and set apart ❤️ What it means to have a willing heart how readiness, initiative, and sacrifice shape discipleship and help us respond to revelation 👑 Why Aaron’s washing and anointing still matters today and how temple ordinances prepare all of God’s worthy children for power, purpose, and covenant living From building the tabernacle to modern temple worship, the message is clear: God is still asking for willing hearts. Go & Do Challenge Be different - curious/cunning Willing hearted Live the law Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com

We want to hear from you! Send us some Fan mail! This week on Go & Do , Candis Shupe takes a fresh (and slightly hilarious) look at one of the most famous Old Testament stories—the golden calf—and asks a very modern question: Did you get an iCow? In this episode, you’ll explore: 📞 The call to be ready for God what it means to be sanctified, prepared, and listening when the Lord calls (Exodus 19) 🐄 Why Israel traded Mount Sinai for a dance party and how distractions today can become our own modern golden calves ✨ What it means to be God’s “peculiar people” why being different is actually a compliment of the highest order The Lord was preparing Israel to come closer to Him… but while Moses was on the mountain, they were downstairs throwing a cow party.Easy to judge them until we ask ourselves: Could I go even one hour without my phone? Go & Do Challenge Prepare for the Lord’s call Put down our golden calves Be a little more peculiar Episode Links Come, Follow Me I f you like what you hear don't forget to follow and leave us a review! We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts, experiences, etc with us at @goanddopodcast on IG or send us an email at thegoanddopodcast@gmail.com