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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
1An 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
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: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints
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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/@unshakensaints
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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
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: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints
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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 episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VJJ6jYyeyBdmNhmKQA5exYvs5b08vRM7/view?usp=sharing
"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints
"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/
"Unshaken Saints" podcast links:
Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465
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://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSCjHM8AC99QO_E0F9VRsxd5NONkRGGd/view?usp=sharing
"Unshaken Saints" TikTok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@unshakensaints
"Unshaken Saints" Instagram channel (video clips, visuals, quotes, and print-outs): https://www.instagram.com/unshakensaints/
"Unshaken Saints" podcast links: Podcast Website: https://unshaken.podbean.com/
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465
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, continual revelation, and more.
0:00 Introduction
1:24 The Plan for What Lies Ahead
9:50 Studying the Doctrine & Covenants
14:49 Bicentennial Proclamation on the Restoration
22:49 Celebrating the First Vision
35:49 God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son
41:55 Joseph Smith
46:05 The Apostasy
54:11 The Restoration
59:39 The Book of Mormon
1:03:47 Continuing Revelation
1:09:57 Conclusion
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, as we study the many names by which He is known. Merry Christmas!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: FACT Press, 2018), 192-245. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1puu8pFKEwZBR13neqvIPcnvuXv0oLSVB/view?usp=sharing
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.
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.
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.
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It is important to differentiate “The Law” in Nephi’s time, and “The Law” to which we are committed today. The Mosaic Law of Nephi’s time was an Aaronic Priesthood function, and as Paul repeatedly pointed out led to spiritual death. It was terminated with the atonement of Christ, and animal sacrifice ended. Christ required the sacrifice of “a broken heart and a contrite spirit.” We no longer require a Liahona to guide us through the wilderness because we have the Holy Ghost.
I greatly appreciate the deep dive into the question the Sadducees ask Jesus regarding eternal marriage.
This thought is really touching and impactful to me, and I'll add to it that I wonder how many times I don't even RECEIVE the seed that is being given to me.
Thank you so much for these podcasts. I truly appreciate the time, effort, and love you put into them.
"Let the cause inspire you and it will inspire courage within you."
I know Brett Harris! He cofounded an Author's Conservatory, so I'm doing that! They have a website full of help for young writers called "Do Hard Things". I just got super excited when I knew what you were talking about when you mentioned "Do Hard Things". 😁
thank you for explaining 'proving contraries.' as much as I think I understand something, I find there is a deeper more truthful explanation as you provided. thanks, as always!
love thede podcasts!
Best scripture study podcast! Jared Halverson is brilliant, yet explains verses, concepts, and spiritual principles that are life enhancing in a engaging, approachable and entertaining way. Ideal ‘Come Follow Me’ Study I am learning real-life applications to scripture study from this podcast on a deeper, clearer, and more fascinating way than ever before. My view on life and God and faith is richer and happily deeper because of Unshaken.
When I was a child my father hired an older man, the grandfather of one of my school friends, to find a good place to dig a well. in short order he identified a place where two underground streams crossed, using a forked green willow branch. My father dug the well there and not very deep down found a prolific water supply. The guy gave me tge stick and showed me how to use it and I was amazed that I could feel the 'oull' of the water too. I am sure that such things are not dead, even in the 21st century. I also believe it is still a gift!