Unshaken Saints
Jared Halverson
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.
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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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
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Jul 22, 2021 • 3h 14min
Doctrine and Covenants 84: "The Power of Godliness"
Exploring priesthood, missionary work, and the power of Godliness in Doctrine and Covenants 84. Discussing the differences between Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods. Emphasizing the importance of member missionary work and the significance of the Book of Mormon. Delving into renewing strength, pursuit of exaltation, and the spiritual resonance in sharing God's truth.
Jul 14, 2021 • 2h 4min
Doctrine and Covenants 81-83: "Much Given, Much Required"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 81-83, revelations concerning the calling of a counselor to Joseph Smith, the organization of the United Firm, and caring for widows and orphans. This lesson focuses on filling leadership holes, being faithful in counsel, balancing initiative and deference, falling back into former sins, spiritual musical chairs, binding God, spiritual border wars, learning from Babylon, regular maintenance, and more.
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 81 - 6:45
- Study of D&C 82 - 35:39
- Study of D&C 83 - 1:40:20
Jul 8, 2021 • 2h 17min
Doctrine and Covenants 77-80: "I Will Lead You Along"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 77-80, an explanation of parts of the Book of Revelation, a revelation organizing the United Firm, and the calling of several missionaries. This lesson focuses on struggles with symbolism, asking questions, life on a sea of glass, opening the 7 seals, programs vs. principles, becoming independent above, the gift of companions, and more.
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 77 - 3:31
- Study of D&C 78 - 1:23:03
- Study of D&C 79 - 1:55:02
- Study of D&C 80 - 2:07:35
Jun 30, 2021 • 3h 3min
Doctrine and Covenants 76: "The Wonders of Eternity"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 76, the vision of the degrees of glory. This lesson focuses on peeking into heaven, taking off the blinders, balancing Calvinism and Universalism, foregrounding Jesus in the Plan, marveling and meditating, worlds without number, Sons of Perdition, the Celestial, Terrestrial, and Telestial Kingdoms, and more.
Time stamps:
- Historical Background of the Vision - 6:59
- Promises - 16:06
- Processes - 30:43
- Vision of the Father and the Son - 51:55
- Vision of Lucifer's Fall - 1:07:27
- Vision of the Sons of Perdition - 1:18:37
- Near-Universal Salvation - 1:35:18
- Vision of the Celestial Kingdom - 1:51:08
- Vision of the Terrestrial Kingdom - 2:09:55
- Vision of the Telestial Kingdom - 2:20:10
Poetic Version of D&C 76 - http://mldb.byu.edu/jsmith1.htm
Side-by-side comparison of D&C 76 and Poetic Version - https://faculty.cs.byu.edu/~clement/rel325/vision-poem.pdf
Jun 23, 2021 • 2h 55min
Doctrine and Covenants 71-75: "No Weapon...Shall Prosper"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 71-75, revelations regarding work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible, an explanation of 1 Corinthians 7:14, and the callings of bishops and missionaries. This lesson focuses on defending the faith, combatting falsehood, knowing our carrying capacity, being wise stewards, judging our rejectors, mixed-faith marriages, scriptural interpretation, and more. The discussion of D&C 71 is particularly relevant for those in faith crisis, and the study of D&C 74 is intended primarily for any whose spouse has lost their faith.
Time stamps:
- Historical background of D&C 71 - 2:34
- Study of D&C 71 - 6:35
- Study of D&C 73 - 56:48
- Study of D&C 72 - 1:07:12
- Study of D&C 75 - 1:43:04
- Study of D&C 74 - 2:09:37
Jun 16, 2021 • 2h 55min
Doctrine and Covenants 67-70: "Stewards Over the Revelations"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 67-70, revelations regarding the canonization and publication of the Book of Commandments. This lesson focuses on scripture study, canonization, gaining a testimony, parting the veil, speaking by the Spirit, intentional parenting, and more.
Time stamps:
- Principles of Scripture Study - 1:06
- Canonization of the Book of Commandments - 13:24
- Study of D&C 67 - 29:56
- Study of D&C 68 - 1:24:35
- Study of D&C 69 - 2:20:59
- Study of D&C 70 - 2:32:12
Jun 9, 2021 • 2h 50min
Doctrine and Covenants 64-66: "The Heart & a Willing Mind"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 64-66, revelations Joseph Smith received after returning to Ohio from Missouri. This lesson focuses on proving contraries, constant course correction (including the Church's recent LGBTQ+ policies), overcoming the world, forgiveness without double victimization, justifying justice, fire insurance, giving God our hearts, and more.
Time stamps:
- An explanation of "Proving Contraries" - 1:31
- Historical background of D&C 64 - 7:34
- Constant adjustments (discussion of Church's LGBTQIA+ policies) - 13:48
- Study of D&C 64 - 26:48
- Study of D&C 66 - 2:07:17
- Study of D&C 65 - 2:31:48
Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 50min
Doctrine and Covenants 63: "Do According to Wisdom"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 63, a revelation concerning the settlement of Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on jumping the gun, the Lord's chastisement, power vs. permission, sign-seeking, guilt by association, the transfiguration, agency and inspiration, how vs. how much, possessive pronouns, and more.
Time stamps:
- Historical background of D&C 63 - 6:07
- Study of D&C 63 - 14:01
May 26, 2021 • 2h 9min
Doctrine and Covenants 60-62: "A Way for the Journeying"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 60-62, revelations regarding the Elders' return from Missouri. This lesson focuses on returning from service, hiding our talents, when God has no preference, justification and sanctification, an RMTC, fast and slow, dangers on the water, and more.
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 60 - 6:50
- Study of D&C 61 - 58:20
- Study of D&C 62 - 1:53:11
May 20, 2021 • 3h 9min
Doctrine and Covenants 58-59: "Anxiously Engaged"
A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 58-59, revelations received shortly after the Saints' arrival in Missouri. This lesson focuses on dealing with disappointment, the "feast of fat things," optimistic testimony, "residing" in our responsibilities, agents and objects, confessing and forsaking, being crowned with commandments, the Sabbath Day, God's pet peeves, and more.
Time stamps:
- Study of D&C 58 - 10:02
- Study of D&C 59 - 2:06:14
