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, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 327
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, 2025•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 326
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, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 325
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, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 324
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, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 323
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, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 322
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, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 321
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, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 320
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, 2025•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 319
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, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 318
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, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 317
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, 2024•50 min•Ep. 316
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, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 315
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, 2024•2 hr 34 min•Ep. 314
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, 2024•59 min•Ep. 313
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, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 312
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, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 311
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, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 310
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, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 309
An in-depth study of Mormon 1-6, covering the ministry (both military and prophetic) of Mormon. This lesson focuses on holding onto our potential, stiff-arming God, shutting our mouth, godly sorrow, a limited Title of Liberty, losing faith and hope, Mormon's "pivot," a dying wish, softening our stance, the power of the word, sorrowing over sin, self-destruction, and more.
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 308
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi 1, covering the conclusion of Christ's ministry among the Nephites and the "mini-Millennium" that followed, including its ultimate demise. This lesson focuses on linking our identity to Jesus, shifting from Church to Gospel, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, Jacob's Ladder, fearing others' opinions, message to the Gentiles, Zion and Armageddon, descent toward destruction, and more.
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 307
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 20-26, covering the continuation of Christ's ministry among the Nephites, particularly His teachings on the Gathering of Israel. This lesson focuses on the Sacrament, the Gathering, the threshingfloor, the "family business," the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, the Father's "go-time," confirming scripture, and more.
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 306
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 17-19, covering Christ's "extended" first day among the Nephites, healing the sick, blessing the children, and teaching about prayer, the sacrament, and gathering. This lesson focuses on "pre-enacting" the Gathering, perceiving need, caring for caregivers, circles of holiness, a God who "groans," sacred prayer, balancing the worth of souls and the sanctity of the sacraments, bringing people to Jesus, what Gethsemane could have been, and more.
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 305
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 12-16, covering Christ's Sermon at the Temple, His explanation of the Gospel's fulfillment of the Law, and His ministry to "other sheep." This lesson focuses on horizontal and vertical testimonies, shining before "this people," the first and second great commandments, the easiest way to chastity, perfecting motives, not being overanxious, perfecting judgment, constancy and change, other other sheep, gathering Israel, entering the covenant, and more.
Sep 26, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Ep. 304
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 8-11, covering the signs of Christ's death, the voice of the Lord from heaven, and the coming of Christ among the Nephites. This lesson focuses on life without Christ, darkness and light, repentance, the devil's laughter, the new sacrifice, the mother hen, but ye would not, Christ's self-understanding, eliminating contention, the doctrine of Christ, and more.
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 303
An in-depth study of 3 Nephi 1-7, covering the sign of Christ's birth and its aftermath. This lesson focuses on the departure of exemplars, Easter at Christmas, the rising generation, the 3 shelves, moving up and down the 4th Article of Faith, self-deception, reverse siege warfare, parasites vs. producers, a preview of Armageddon, educational inequalities, tribalism, and more.
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 302
An in-depth study of Helaman 13-16, covering the ministry of Samuel the Lamanite. This lesson focuses on walls and barriers, true and false prophets, gratitude, repentance, the purpose of signs, prophecies of Christ, and more.
Sep 05, 2024•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 301
An in-depth study of Helaman 7-12, covering the later ministry of Nephi, son of Helaman. This lesson focuses on prayer, submission, prophets, the Johari Window, the sealing power, unwearyingness, the pride cycle, and more.
Aug 29, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 300
An in-depth study of Helaman 1-6, covering the rise of the Gadianton robbers and the ministries of Nephi and Lehi, the sons of Helaman. This lesson focuses on the War in Heaven, secret combinations, the pride cycle, the rock of the Redeemer, darkness and light, and more.
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 299
An in-depth study of Alma 53-63, covering the second half of the Book of Mormon's so-called "War Chapters." This lesson focuses on the stripling warriors, keeping covenants differently, fight or flight, the rhetoric of Moroni and Ammoron, the walking wounded, the correspondence between Moroni and Pahoran, and more.
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Ep. 298
