He turned down the offer a few times because he isn’t an actor and thought he probably wasn’t what they were looking for.
She said she thought it sounded like a good way to reach a larger audience to fulfill the mission statement of BYU and “speak about the parts of the scriptures that are important to people but sometimes aren’t necessarily discussed as much.”īecerra wasn’t initially interested in the opportunity. Over the summer, BYUtv contacted the professors and asked about their interest in moderating the show. It’s putting us in situations we’ve never been in, but it’s enhancing our experience here at BYU, and hopefully, we’re enhancing other people’s experiences as they’re studying the scriptures,” Gardner said. They said they are filming for the show on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while still teaching classes during Fall Semester, but the religion department has offered support. The schedule has been hectic for both teachers. Gardner is a Church history religion professor and author, and Becerra teaches in the ancient scripture department. Those watching from home can also participate live through social media.īoth moderators are currently teaching at BYU. Each episode focuses on a specific week of Come, Follow Me study with a new guest and a live audience. The moderators are Barbara Morgan Gardner and Daniel Becerra.
Two BYU religion professors were chosen to be moderators on Come Follow Up, a new BYUtv show which acts as a supplement to gospel study program Come, Follow Me. BYU religion professors Barbara Morgan Gardner and Daniel Becerra are moderators of the new BYUtv show Come Follow Up.