

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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Feb 22, 2024 • 2h 9min
2 Nephi 11-19 (part 1): The Isaiah Chapters
Dive into the world of Isaiah with insights on 1st, 2nd, 3rd Isaiah, justice before mercy, understanding Isaiah, the Daughters of Zion, shelter in the storm, social sins, an army on the move, and more. Explore the keys to decoding Isaiah's messages and the themes of worldliness, pride, and neglecting the poor.

Feb 15, 2024 • 2h 7min
2 Nephi 6-10 (part 2): "O How Great the Plan of Our God!"
Topics discussed in this podcast include Book of Mormon contraries, scattering & gathering, death & resurrection, the Infinite Atonement, the awful monster, O's and Woes, being spiritually minded, the keeper of the gate, naming Christ, reconciliation, and more.

6 snips
Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 21min
2 Nephi 6-10 (part 1): Carried on their Shoulders
This podcast explores the fusion of Old and New Testaments, a second scattering, pastoral perfectionism, likening Isaiah, feeling forsaken, sparks & sorrow, worth the wait, giving God a pep talk, and more. It discusses the fusion of Catholicism and Protestantism in the restored gospel, the symbolism of being carried, destruction, captivity, unwavering trust in the Lord, obedience to the Lord's servants, and awakening and rising from slumber.

Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 3min
2 Nephi 3-5 (part 2): Nephite Blessing, Lamanite Curse
This podcast explores various topics in 2 Nephi 3-5, including God speaking to prophets, the manner of happiness, Nephi's temple, the Lamanite curse, a 'skin of blackness,' and being scourged unto destruction. It delves into the metaphorical interpretation of 'delightsome,' the importance of repentance, identity formation, and the choices individuals have to make between blessings and curses.

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 38min
2 Nephi 3-5 (part 1): Four Josephs and the Psalm of Nephi
Prophet Joseph Smith and his role in the restoration of the gospel are discussed. Topics include Joseph in Egypt, restoring us to God, raising children right, the death of Lehi, the Psalm of Nephi, and depression and rejoicing.

Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 43min
2 Nephi 1-2 (part 2): Calming Our Anxiety
A discussion on Jacob's anxieties, validating and consecrating affliction, the righteousness of the Redeemer, salvation is free, scrupulosity, agency and the Plan of Salvation, education and redemption, opposition in all things, enticements and Lucifer's fall, time to repent, the fall and the Atonement, and the elements of agency are covered in this podcast.

Feb 1, 2024 • 51min
2 Nephi 1-2 (part 1): Arise from the Dust
This podcast covers topics such as the destruction of Jerusalem, portable promises, the Land of Promise, a Land of Liberty, anxiety and fear in parenting, following the prophet, and the birthright blessing.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 45min
1 Nephi 16-22 (part 2): Likening Isaiah, Gathering Israel
Isaiah and Persuasive power discuss topics like a long-suffering Savior, the isles of the sea, scattering and gathering, nursing mothers, Gentile shoulders, Nephi's Apocalypse, and more.

Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 44min
1 Nephi 16-22 (part 1): Journey to the Promised Land
This podcast discusses Nephi's Exodus, the Liahona, the order of obedience, cut hearts, hangry, meeting God on the journey, moral or ceremonial law, equality and chosenness, racing to higher moral ground, and building the ship.

11 snips
Jan 18, 2024 • 2h 12min
1 Nephi 11-15: Nephi's Vision
Explore Nephi's search for truth and Mary as a Tree of Life. Dive into the symbolism of the Iron Rod, the Great & Abominable Church, and the Mists of Darkness. Discover the significance of the Book of Mormon and the Gathering of Israel. Understand the differences between patriotism and nationalism. Reflect on the misinterpretation of the Bible and the importance of covenant understanding. Learn about the two churches and the choice to align with righteousness. Discuss faith and blessing future generations.