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Unshaken Saints

Jared Halversonunshaken.podbean.com
Seismic shifts in the religious and secular landscapes are destabilizing the faith of millions. Join religious educator Jared Halverson as he explores restored scripture, doctrine, history, and practice; examines patterns and pitfalls in navigating faith crisis; and wrestles with ways to make your faith unshaken. ___________ Hello my friends, I’m Jared Halverson and this is Unshaken. I’ve spent my life studying the scriptures, my professional career teaching them, and my education at a Bible-belt divinity school exploring ways they have been used and abused, attacked and defended. And I’d like to share with you some of the things I’ve learned. In March of 2020 I created a YouTube channel called Unshaken, and six months later we hit our one millionth view, as people around the world are eagerly pursuing an unshaken faith in God by immersing themselves in His word. More and more viewers have been asking for an audio-only version of the lessons on Unshaken, and this podcast is my attempt to meet those needs. What it lacks in the visuals shown on YouTube, or the polished sound of a podcast-only production, it hopefully makes up for in its accessibility to the drivers, joggers, and multi-taskers out there who want to study their scriptures “on the go.” To you, welcome to our verse-by-verse, Come Follow Me study of the scriptures. I pray that it helps your faith in Christ become unshaken. __________ Disclaimer: The content of these podcasts is the sole responsibility of their creator and does not reflect the official position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or the Church Educational System.

Episodes

D&C 51-57 - Hastening the Work

An in-depth study of D&C 51-57, a series of revelations that ultimately designated Independence, Missouri, as the "center place" for the establishment of Zion, and that guided the Saints in their attempts to build the Kingdom in both Kirtland and Independence. Despite being very time-bound in their original contexts, these revelations are surprisingly timeless in the relevance of some of the principles they teach! Introduction and Overview Temporary or Permanent Hastening the Work Attributes...

May 21, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 338

D&C 49-50- Darkness & Light

An in-depth study of D&C 49-50, revelations intended to clarify true doctrine by exploring beliefs embraced by the Shakers, and by explaining what teaching and learning by the Spirit truly entail. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:38 Bible Bashing 20:57 Marriage Is Ordained of God 33:00 Dominion Over the Earth 41:55 False Philosophies 54:52 Spiritual Teaching & Learning 1:07:34 Darkness & Light 1:14:57 Growing Up in God 1:20:41 One-Liners...

May 16, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 337

D&C 46-48 - Spiritual Gifts

An in-depth study of D&C 46-48, revelations about spiritual gifts and who is allowed at Church, the writing of Church history, and principles concerning financial gain. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:05 Written Instructions or Spiritual Guidance 12:12 Visitors Welcome 25:15 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 36:54 To Know or to Believe 47:35 Paired Gifts 57:01 Making History 1:06:32 Earning, Spending, Saving 1:21:45 One-Liners...

May 10, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 336

D&C 45 - Christ, Our Advocate

An in-depth study of D&C 45, a revelation describing the Savior's role as our Advocate with the Father, signs of the times before the Second Coming, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, finding safety in the city of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:31 Our Defense Attorney 13:19 Thick Sink, Soft Heart 24:31 Strangers and Pilgrims 32:41 Be Not Troubled 45:04 Recogizing the Wounds 59:36 The Ten Virgins 1:08:50 Safety in Zion 1:20:07 One-Liners...

May 03, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 335

D&C 41-44 - Laws of the Lord

An in-depth study of D&C 41-44, revelations regarding the settlement of the Saints in Ohio, the laws of the Lord (particularly the Law of Consecration), and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:27 Agency & Obedience 16:48 The Proper Grip 22:53 Teaching Principles 35:26 The Law of Consecration 56:26 Dangers for Rich and Poor 1:07:31 Taught from on High 1:16:54 Hitting the Snooze Bar 1:29:58 One-Liners...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 33 minEp. 334

D&C 37-40 - Becoming One

An in-depth study of D&C 37-40, revelations regarding the gathering to Ohio, preparing the Saints for the Law of Consecration, and addressing the making and keeping (or not keeping) of covenants. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:30 Giving Counsel, Honoring Choice 13:45 Completing the Triange 26:14 Consecration 42:34 A Cure for Commercialism 55:04 Who Cares About Stuff? 1:02:49 Stony Ground, Thorny Ground 1:13:25 Days of Deliverance 1:23:09 One-Liners...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 26 minEp. 333

Easter Message 2025

An exploration of some of the key phrases in the Gospel accounts of Easter Sunday, together with lessons that emerge from applying these phrases. 0:00 Introduction 9:07 "Truly This Man Was the Son of God" 18:39 "Make It as Sure as Ye Can" 28:42 "Fear Not Ye, For I Know Ye Seek Jesus" 37:03 "Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead" 46:06 "Ought Not Christ to Have Suffered?" 58:05 "Abide with Us" 1:05:51 "Be Not Faithless, but Believing" 1:22:00 One-Liners...

Apr 10, 20251 hr 25 minEp. 332

D&C 30-36 - Messages for Missionaries

An in-depth study of D&C 30-36, revelations to various individuals being called to serve missions, as well as a revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon regarding the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:44 Missionary Fears 13:11 Senior Missionaries 23:00 Advice for Missionaries 32:17 The Eleventh Hour 41:55 Finding the Faithful in Babylon 55:27 God's Own Bible 1:05:09 Fleeing the Fire 1:14:39 One-Liners...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 331

D&C 29 - Christ's Second Coming

An in-depth study of D&C 29, a revelation regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, focusing on things that make that day "dreadful" and things that make it "great." 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:21 - God's Good Will 14:08 The Gathering 24:53 Lesser Judges 33:42 The Limits of Good and Evil 41:32 Progression between Kingdoms? 54:22 Time to Learn 1:02:52 The Unaccountable Years 1:15:28 One-Liners

Mar 27, 20251 hr 18 minEp. 330

D&C 27-28 - Keys of the Kingdom

An in-depth study of D&C 27-28, a revelation about the Sacrament (including the great Sacrament Meeting at Adam-ondi-Ahman), and a revelation to Oliver Cowdery regarding some spurious "communications" that Hiram Page was receiving through a stone. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 7:15 Things that Matter & Things That Don't 15:38 Keys of the Kingdom 29:40 Armor of God 49:02 Glue Guys 59:32 The Prophet's Prerogative 1:11:47 Hard Conversations 1:20:46 Temporary Gifts 1:28:06 One-Liners...

Mar 20, 20251 hr 31 minEp. 329

D&C 23-26 - An Elect Lady

An in-depth study of D&C 23-26, revelations to Emma Smith and other Saints, almost like miniature patriarchal blessings. Strengths and weaknesses, promises and warnings, callings and counsel, all from a loving God to children He knows infinitely and intimately. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:39 Room for Improvement 17:15 Specific Strengths 26:03 Timetables 34:40 Supporting Your Spouse 48:28 Which World Do You Want 1:00:19 The Song of the Heart 1:17:14 Where to Spend Your Time 1:29:38 One-L...

Mar 13, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 328

D&C 20-22 - The Constitution of the Church

An in-depth study of D&C 20-22 - the "constitution" of the Church of Jesus Christ, a revelation received when the Church was officially organized, and a revelation regarding the need for baptism. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 5:17 How We Know 19:18 Justification and Sanctification 36:30 Adding to the Scriptures 50:26 Cleansing Ordinances 1:02:53 Priesthood Duties 1:12:44 Patience and Faith 1:29:53 Dead Works or Living Faith 1:39:41 One-Liners...

Mar 07, 20251 hr 43 minEp. 327

D&C 19 - Christ's Atonement

An in-depth study of D&C 19 - a revelation to Martin Harris about Christ's suffering in Gethsemane, the need for repentance, what "eternal punishment" really means, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:50 Introducing Jesus 12:30 The Rhetoric of Repentance 30:43 Christ's Preparatory Atonement 44:57 Peace in Christ 52:59 Milk Before Meat 1:09:34 Ownership or Stewardship 1:22:52 Reader Rejoice 1:30:16 One-Liners

Mar 03, 20251 hr 34 minEp. 326

D&C 18 - The Worth of Souls

An in-depth study of D&C 18 - a revelation to Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer about the worth of souls, crying repentance, the name of Christ, the calling of the Twelve Apostles, the Lord's voice in scripture, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:08 Each Has a Role to Play 11:08 The Worth of Souls 26:41 Churches Fighting Churches 37:26 Taking the Name of Christ 47:49 The Twelve Apostles 59:59 Recognizing the Lord's Voice in Scripture 1:09:00 Heart and Hand 1:16:29 One-Liners...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 19 minEp. 325

D&C 12-17; JS-Hist. 1:66-75 - Fellow Servants

An in-depth study of D&C 12-17 - revelations to Joseph Knight Sr. and David, John, and Peter Whitmer Jr., as well as events surrounding the experience of the 3 Witnesses and the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:03 Burning Daylight 11:37 Preparing the Way 24:27 The Greatest Gift 33:06 Form Letters or Individual Attention 45:52 Witnesses and Witnessing 57:09 The Meaning and Intention of Scripture 1:11:32 Tapping into Transcendence 1:24:43 One-Liners...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 28 minEp. 324

D&C 10-11 - Second Chances

An in-depth study of D&C 10-11 - a revelation to Joseph Smith as he resumes translating the Book of Mormon after the loss of the 116 pages, and a revelation to Hyrum Smith about the Spirit and preparing to share the gospel. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:29 Lost and Found 12:37 Sustainable Pace 22:36 Prayers of Faith 30:59 Ahead of the Game 45:35 The Church and Other Churches 1:05:08 The Compass of Conscience 1:15:45 Preparing to Preach 1:27:00 One-Liners "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: ...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 323

D&C 6-9 - The Spirit of Revelation

An in-depth study of D&C 6-9 - revelations to Oliver Cowdery about revelation, testimony, and the Book of Mormon translation; and a revelation to Joseph Smith about the apostle John. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:01 Discovering Life's Purpose 17:03 Taking Correction 29:22 Remembering and Reconfirming 43:47 Faith, Doubt, and Fear 53:52 Extending Your Mission 1:01:31 Mind and Heart 1:14:21 Why Didn't It Work? 1:27:34 One-Liners "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unsha...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 30 minEp. 322

D&C 3-5 - My Work Shall Go Forth

An in-depth study of the visitation of D&C 3-5 - a revelation to Joseph Smith and Martin Harris about the loss of the 116 pages, a revelation to Joseph Smith Sr. about being called to the work, and a revelation to Martin Harris about gaining a testimony through faith rather than sight. Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hh3npXvqxBBDeP7cVy-8kxnTzpMNQORt/view?usp=sharing

Jan 24, 20251 hr 23 minEp. 321

D&C 2; JS-Hist. 1:27-65 - Turning Hearts

An in-depth study of the visitation of the angel Moroni to the young Joseph Smith, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26. 0:00 Introduction 3:09 Teenagers 24:34 The Three Shelves 31:32 Joseph Smith's Reputation 38:13 Planting Priesthood Promises 54:30 Prophecies Fulfilled 1:02:06 Responding to Revelation 1:15:34 Protecting the Plates 1:24:45 One-Liners Transcript of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/164OqgnzL_ysMWDgTRTkWn3sp8lYx-rIT/view?usp=sharing "Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 27 minEp. 320

Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26 - Seeking Truth

An in-depth study of the 1838 account of the First Vision, as found in Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26. 0:00 Introduction 1:11 TikTok Announcement 2:16 Topic Previews 3:11 Millennial Choirs and Orchestras: The Vision 6:03 Abusing the Mind 14:38 The Three S's 19:51 Design and Disposition 22:11 Presenting, Promiting, or Proving? 37:40 Mixed-Faith Family 50:57 Let Him Ask 1:05:13 Darkness and Light 1:16:29 Opposition and Persecution 1:35:49 Independent Witness 1:45:29 One Liners Transcript of this epis...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 48 minEp. 319

D&C 1: Hearken!

An in-depth study of Doctrine & Covenants section 1, the Lord's preface to His "Book of Commandments." 0:00 Introduction 11:17 Hearken to the Voice of Warning 33:58 Delegated Authority 37:18 The Lord Is Nigh 44:24 The Great Apostasy 53:57 The Promised Restoration 1:02:46 Olive Osmond and Queen Elizabeth II 1:05:36 Divine Truth in Mortal Language 1:10:16 The Only True and Living Church 1:19:50 Polarization in the Last Days 1:28:32 One Liners 1:30:22 Conclusion Transcript of Episode: https://d...

Jan 06, 20251 hr 32 minEp. 318

Bicentennial Proclamation: The Restoration

An in-depth study of the proclamation to the world read by President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2020 General Conference, marking the bicentennial of the First Vision. Entitled "The Restoration of the Fulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ," it proclaims the reality of the restoration and invites the world to receive its glorious message. This lesson focuses on proclamations, the First Vision, the Father and the Son, the Prophet Joseph Smith, Apostasy and Restoration, the Book of Mormon, c...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 317

Christmas Special: Handel's Messiah

Among the beloved musical masterpieces of Christmas, Handel's Messiah stands out for the majesty of its melodies and the power of its lyrics, all of which come directly from Scripture. In this special Christmas episode, we ponder the many names and titles given to Jesus throughout the scriptural lyrics of Handel's Messiah. Like the facets of a diamond, each name and title reflects an aspect of Christ's divine character and mission. Honor Him as mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace...

Dec 19, 202450 minEp. 316

Moroni 10: Moroni's Promise

An in-depth study of Moroni 10, covering Moroni's final exhortations and farewell. This lesson focuses on endings and exhortations, a merciful God, the purpose of the Book of Mormon, Moroni's promise, a God of miracles, a God of gifts, come unto Christ, perfection in Christ, and more.

Dec 12, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 315

Moroni 7-9: Faith, Hope, & Charity

An in-depth study of Moroni 7-9, covering Mormon's sermon on faith, hope, and charity, and Mormon's letters to Moroni on infant baptism and the depravity of the Nephites and Lamanites. This lesson focuses on the collapse of civilization, obedience to the unenforceable, faithfulness in the face of wickedness, raising children in a wicked world, rhetorical situations, dead works, ultimate hope, sufficient faith in sufficient grace, the gift of charity, and more.

Dec 05, 20241 hr 34 minEp. 314

Moroni 1-6: Why Church?

An in-depth study of Moroni 1-6, covering Moroni's instructions regarding the Church. This lesson focuses on why church matters, the Holy Spirit, the priesthood, the Sacrament, Church meetings, remembering and nourishing every member, and more.

Nov 29, 202459 minEp. 313

Ether 12-15: Faith's Hall of Fame

An in-depth study of Ether 12-15, covering Moroni's discussion of faith and the ultimate demise of the Jaredite civilization. This lesson focuses on beginnings and endings, faith unto repentance, ultimate hope, trials of faith, the hall of fame, inadequacy, sufficient grace, weakness and strength, charity, cautionary tales, and more.

Nov 20, 20241 hr 11 minEp. 312

Ether 6-11: To Shine in Darkness

An in-depth study of Ether 6-11, covering the arrival of the Jaredites in the Promised Land, and the succession of kings over the people. This lesson focuses on shining stones, redemptive turbulence, praise despite of darkness, honoring agency, secret combinations, eliminating evil, ambition and greed, rejecting prophets, and more. Article on the Jaredite Migration: William Harold DeVaney, "Buoyed by Faith: The Jared Migration," Cumorah - The Journal of Book of Mormon Geography (Salt Lake City: ...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 9 minEp. 311

Ether 1-5: Rend the Veil of Unbelief

An in-depth study of Ether 1-5, covering the journey of the Jaredites from the Tower of Babel to the Promised Land, including the brother of Jared's vision of the Lord. This lesson focuses on a message to the Gentiles, persistence in prayer, rest stops and camping grounds, tight like unto a dish, perilous journeys, the Lord's light, faith and knowledge, pragmatic epistemology, and more.

Nov 07, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 310

Mormon 7-9: Farewell to Jew and Gentile

An in-depth study of Mormon 7-9, covering Mormon's final farewell and Moroni's first farewell. This lesson focuses on conclusions and clarifications, true identity, peacemakers needed, the Bible and Book of Mormon, solitude and sorrow, inadequacy and imperfection, plates vs. record, latter-day description, breaking the 4th wall, skepticism and pride, faith and doubt, and more.

Oct 30, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 309
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