THINNING OF THE VEIL

Tia Smith
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Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 15min

I DESIRED TO SEE THE THINGS MY FATHER SAW: Interview with Kenzie and Jeremy Martin

YouTube I Desire to See the Things my Father Saw Video:  https://youtu.be/7bSHEIYSgQgYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilSupport the show
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Jun 27, 2025 • 24min

COME TO ZION: D. Todd Christofferson October 2008

In his talk titled "Come to Zion", Elder Christofferson teaches plainly what it takes to become a saint worthy of entering that Holy City. He testified that Zion is ahead for those who are willing to make the building up of the Kingdom their highest priority. Elder Christofferson points us to the City of Enoch and it's inhabitants, as a pattern for our own discipleship. He invites, come to Zion for the coming of our Lord is nigh.  YouTube : Come to Zion Video: https://youtu.be/5ZXGFT4N9AsYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:D. Todd Christofferson, "Come to Zion", Oct. 2008: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/10/come-to-zion?lang=engSupport the show
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Jun 26, 2025 • 12min

MIRACLE AT GREEN RIVER: The Waldemar C. Lybbert Story

It started out as a normal journey for Waldemar and ended up with an opportunity for God to show that priesthood power truly can be evident in all things, including forces of nature. Waldemar's humble testimony has influenced generations after him and has remained as a sure and steady guide post for his posterity that through keeping covenants, messengers on the other side can come to one's rescue anytime, anywhere.* Used by permission of Linda and Laron Hall, descendants of Waldemar C. LybbertYouTube : Miracle at Green River Video: https://youtu.be/bdae6W17oTAYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilSupport the show
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 20min

TRANSFIGURATION, TRANSLATION, AND TEMPLES

For thousands of years the reality of transfiguration and translation have been testified of. These spiritual powers and gifts are bestowed upon those who desire to help prune the Lord's Vineyard one last time. When we study the lives of Enoch, Moses, Elijah, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we realize that the Lord has given great compensatory blessings for the Gatherers. One of the most transcendent blessings, is the ability, through Transfiguration or Translation, to withstand the burning that will come before the Second Coming. Those who attain to the glory that the law necessitates,  will be able to stand in the presence of Jesus Christ, to dwell in the holy city of Zion, and will become a son or daughter of God in the truest sense of those sacred words. YouTube Transfiguration, Translation, And Temples Video: https://youtu.be/hvSaRahxFS4YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website Monthly Donations: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS: Doctrine & Covenants 101: 16 ,20, 22-23Ephesians 1:10Aaron P. Schade and Matthew L. Bowen, "Moses 6: Enoch," in The Book of Moses: from the Ancient of Days to the Latter Days (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book), 255‒84Terrence C. Smith, “When Numbers Get Serious”, Raymond Alberta Stake, Church of Jesus Christ.org/ CanadaIndex to triple combination- Translation/Transfiguration3 Nephi 25: 1-6Daniel 3: 14-15, 17, 25, 28-29Transfiguration, Mount of -Bible DictionaryD&C 63: 20-21Follow Him Podcast, Episode 42, Part 1: Dr. Ross Baron, Oct. 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_0CcJ9eTZsMoses 5: 59Russell M. Nelson, The Temple and Your Spiritual Foundation, Oct. 2021: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/47nelson?lang=engMoses 7:1-3Moses 1: 1-2 D&C 76: 50-58Brigham Young, Journal of Discourses, 18:303.D&C 107:57Franklin D. Richards, JD 25:230Moses 6:35, 46, 62Handbook, 27"About the Endowment”, Temples, churchofjesuschrist.orgJoseph Smith Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 84Jacob 6: 2-3Russell M. Nelson, “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again”, Oct. 2024: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/57nelson?lang=engJoseph Smith: Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 170D&C 76: 71-73D&C 138: 28, 30Joseph Smith, TPJS, 188-189Joseph Smith, History, 1838–1856, volume C-1,” p. 1118; emphasis added.Wilford Woodruff JOD 15:8Support the show
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Jun 20, 2025 • 13min

THE ZION OF ENOCH TAKEN TO THE BOSOM OF THE LORD: Orson Pratt, July 19, 1874, SLC Tabernacle

Orson Pratt gave a sermon on Salt Lake City, Utah in July of 1874 at the Old Tabernacle. Among other doctrines discussed, was the topic of Enoch. In this sermon he taught about many aspects of Zion, including Enoch and his people, along with their characters and attributes. It has been over 150 years since this talk was given, but the principles and doctrines that Orson Pratt taught, specifically about those of translation, are even more relevant than they ever have been. We are fast approaching that day when translation will be restored that the work of the Savior will move forward at an unprecedented pace. YouTube : The Zion of Enoch Taken to the Bosom of the Lord Video: https://youtu.be/VCNWVBpjmwAYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:All Nations Believe in a Future State of Existence—All Inherit the Curse in the Death of the Body—The Zion of Enoch Taken to the Bosom of God—Celestial, Terrestrial and Telestial Spheres—Baptism in Water Essential to Salvation—Divine Authority—Eternal Marriage Ordained of God.Discourse by Elder Orson Pratt, delivered in the Old Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, Sunday Afternoon, July 19, 1874:https://scriptures.byu.edu/#:t29827&Enoch:st&1371&1830&1880&j&n&30@0$EnochSupport the show
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Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 24min

THE DOCTRINE OF ENOCH'S TRANSLATION

We are living in a day when ALL things will be restored. All former priesthood ordinances, keys, and powers will once again be returned to the Earth. Enoch and his city are to come and dwell with Zion in this last dispensation.  Enoch, as a dispensational head,  taught his people the doctrine of translation and there were "many" who attained to this level of glory. Even after Enoch was taken off the earth, many attained to the same powers by living the ordinances, covenants, and laws required to be a translated being. This episode looks at the patterns of translated beings and the reasons why this glorious gift is even needed among those who are Gatherers. The Savior surely grants this righteous desires to those who want to be saviors upon Mount Zion. YouTube The Doctrine of Enoch's Translation Video: https://youtu.be/t2YWeYQ4AQ8YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:D&C 58:2-4, Moses 1:1-2New Testament Seminary Student Study Guide, Matthew 17Dale C. Mouritsen, “Transfiguration”, Encyclopedia of Mormonism pg. 1485Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 170D&C 45:11-12GUIDE TO THE SCRIPTURES “Translated Beings” Moses 7(heading), Exodus 3 (heading), TPJS Chapter 26D&C 7:2, Alma 29:9, 3 Nephi 28:9JST, Genesis 14:25–36Bruce R. McConkie, “The Doctrine of the Priesthood”, April 1982Mark L. McConkie, “Translation”, Encyclopedia of Mormonism pgs. 1485-1486Russell M. Nelson, “Rejoice in Priesthood Keys, Apr. 2024David A Bednar, “The Times of Restitution of All Things, Apr. 2025Old Testament Times at a Glance Ensign January 2002Brigham Young, (Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Brigham Young [1997], 94).3 Nephi 28:1,4, D&C 7:1, Alma 29:5-7Guide to the Scriptures: AngelsNeil L. Anderson, BYU Speeches, Aug. 20, 2024Joseph Fielding Smith,  (Doctrines of Salvation, 2:178)Robert L. Millet, “The Second Coming of Christ: Questions and Answers,” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 202–220.John Taylor, The Gospel Kingdom, comp. G. Homer Durham (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1964), 103; see also Smith Teachings, 170-171. John Taylor,  (“Discourse,” Deseret News, Sept. 8, 1880, 500).Russell M. Nelson, “The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming”, April 2020Support the show
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Jun 13, 2025 • 21min

THE PRICE OF PRIESTHOOD POWER

In April of 2016, President Nelson encouraged the priesthood bearing men in the church to seek to understand how to gain more priesthood power. He warned that our families would not be safe now and into eternity if the doctrines of the priesthood were an afterthought in our lives. He encouraged all to seek to be "taught be the Lord Himself." While these things may seem impossible, President Nelson lays out the blueprint on how one can seek and truly find. He testifies that our seeking for more understanding is not merely wishful thinking, but an actual reality and invitation that can be attained to. YouTube: The Price of Priesthood Power Video: https://youtu.be/bLOpWYs6X4YYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:Russell M. Nelson, "The Price of Priesthood Power", April 2016https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/04/the-price-of-priesthood-power?lang=engSupport the show
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Jun 10, 2025 • 1h 4min

HEARING THE SONGS OF ETERNAL PRAISE: Conversation with Daris Howard

While every thinning of the veil experience is unique, oftentimes heavenly sounds from above are involved. Daris had many thinning of the veil experiences that involved music. Truly the heavens are echoing with heavenly choirs praising God our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Thankfully from time to time, our ears are opened, and we are blessed to experience the other side of the veil with heavenly voices and eternal music echoing in our ears. Heaven truly is not without this holy form of praise.YouTube Hearing the Songs of Eternal Praise Video: https://youtu.be/thVpiog4exkYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilLYRICS TO REST WELL MY BABY: By Daris HowardRest well, my baby, I love you.God in heaven loves you, too.As you dream, His angels watch over you.Rest well, my baby, rest well. And when the dawn is coming,I’ll be there for youTo hold you in the morningAnd love you all day through.Rest well, my baby, I love you.God in heaven loves you, too.As you dream, His angels watch over you. Rest well, my baby, rest well.And God will love and keep you.You’re His baby, too.And I’ll be there to greet youWhen dawn brings life anew. Rest well, my baby, I love you.God in heaven loves you, too.As you dream, His angels watch over you.Rest well, my baby, rest well.Rest well, my baby, rest well.Support the show
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Jun 6, 2025 • 27min

COME: LET ISRAEL BUILD ZION: Bruce R. McConkie, Lima, Peru, April 1977

In April of 1977, in Lima Peru, Elder Bruce R. McConkie gave a talk that linked the Gathering to the building up of Zion. It was so important that President Spencer W. Kimball had it printed so that all members of the church could study it. Almost 50 years later, we can see the fulfillment of some of the prophecies given at the time by Elder McConkie. This talk is  instructive to us as Gatherers in the last days as we have our eyes are fixed on that day when Enoch's Zion will be reunited to our Zion in the not to distant future. As President Nelson has urged, we are running out of time and we must understand the doctrine of the Gathering of Israel if we have any hope of entering that Holy City. *This talk was read by an AI voice YouTube Come: Let Israel Build Zion Video: https://youtu.be/J6Un7hx1doYYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:Bruce R. McConkie, "Come: Let Israel Build Zion", April 1977: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1977/04/come-let-israel-build-zion?lang=engSupport the show
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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 23min

THE PATTERNS OF ENOCH

Enoch lived thousands of years ago and yet is still relevant to our day. In this the last dispensation, the pattern is repeating itself. Like Enoch and his people, we are on our own journey to the Millennial Zion. Enoch achieved the sacred status of a Zion resident by being a Patriarch to his posterity and a Gatherer of his forebearers. We can most assuredly get through the upcoming trials and destruction by patterning our lives after Enoch. If we will study how this prophet and seer lived, preached, and covenanted with God, we will find ourselves nearing the finish line to the Second Coming, prepared and ready to welcome the Savior. YouTube The Patterns of Enoch Video: https://youtu.be/vhZi3sBDSEcYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veilCITATIONS:Henry B. Eyring, "Prayers of Faith", April 2020Church News, William O. Nelson, “Enoch and his Message for Latter Days,” 5 Feb 1994D&C 107:40-41, Topical Guide: "Patriarch"Oscar W. McConkie Jr., “Living Up to Our Patriarchies,” in A Witness for the Restoration: Essays in Honor of Robert J. Matthews, ed. Kent P. Jackson and Andrew C. Skinner (Provo: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2007), 281–305.MOSES 6: 43-47Moses 7:1, 12,16-18,19,21,27-29, 49-51, 58-60, 62-64, 67Russell M. Nelson, “The Everlasting Covenant”, Liahona Oct. 2022Russell M. Nelson, “The Future of the Church: Preparing the World for the Savior’s Second Coming”, April 2020Church, Newsroom April 6, 2025Joseph Smith, TPJS pg.84Doctrines of Salvation, 2:154.Russell M. Nelson, “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again”, April 2024Moses 1:39JST, Genesis 9:21–25. Compare Genesis 9:16–17Russell M. Nelson, “The Price of Priesthood Power”, Apr, 2016JD 7:308, Orson Pratt, Privileges and Experience of the Saints, Etc.Support the show

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