THINNING OF THE VEIL

Tia Smith
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Sep 17, 2025 • 17min

A WHISPER AWAY

Elder Richard G. Scott testifies that if we will pray about our ancestor's work, we will have help given from both sides of the veil. One common way that information seems to flow from the other side of the veil is through dreams. Elizabeth and Amie, both experienced that help while they were sleeping. The Gathering of Israel on the other side of the veil necessitates communications that require spirit to spirit methods. The Savior will employ every means necessary, to get the vital information into the hands of those who are wanting to help him in His work of the Gathering. YouTube: A Whisper Away Video: https://youtu.be/qyXt3Mx7F9oTrue Miracles of Genealogy by Anne Bradshaw: https://www.amazon.com/True-Miracles-Genealogy-Help-Beyond/dp/1453767118#:~:text=%22True%20Miracles%20with%20Genealogy%3A%20Volume,that%20comes%20from%20doing%20genealogy.YouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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:Richard G. Scott, "The Joy of Redeeming the Dead", Oct. 2012: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/the-joy-of-redeeming-the-dead?lang=engAnne Bradshaw, "True Miracles With Genealogy: Volume 1", pgs. 50-51, 60-61Support the show
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Sep 16, 2025 • 57min

THE GATHERING BROUGHT ME BACK TO CHRIST

Christian Blake was taught by his mother at a very young age to value those who came before. He became interested in the stories of his ancestors and would accompany his mother to the Family History library often. It was then that the Spirit of Elijah took root in his soul and he continued to have thinning of the veil experiences in his youth. However, as life always does, he experienced some pretty traumatic experiences, which unfortunately led him away from the temple and more importantly the Savior. The Spirit of Elijah is powerful in not only turning the hearts of our ancestors but can also turn our hearts back to Jesus Christ. Christian was re-baptized and began again to have several more sacred experiences, including on the day he was re-baptized. Never underestimate the power of the Gathering of Israel. Christian found strength and healing as the Savior relentlessly pursued him...once again inviting him to be a savior on Mount Zion.YouTube: The Gathering Brought Me Back to Christ Video: https://youtu.be/CLLo_4vtizQYouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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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Sep 12, 2025 • 30min

BEWARE OF PRIDE: Ezra Taft Benson, April 1989

Gordon B. Hinckley, in the April 1989 Conference, read this talk written by the Prophet, Ezra Taft Benson. There are talks that seem to span the generations of time, and this particular talk about pride is one of the most influential. Most latter day saints have in their minds what they think pride is, but President Benson adds clarity and definition to one of the least understood human frailties. It forces an introspection and diagnosis of one's self in a whole new way and introduces both the sinner and the saint to the ways in which societies at large have and will be destroyed. This talk when used as an opportunity to become more Zion like, will shine a bright light on where we can place our consecrated efforts to becoming more like the Savior.YouTube Beware of Pride Video- https://youtu.be/h5zaNm1vMUYYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQWebsite: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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:Ezra Taft Benson, "Beware of Pride", April 1989: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/04/beware-of-pride?lang=engSupport the show
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Sep 11, 2025 • 14min

USING FAMILYSEARCH "FAMILY GROUPS"

Do you need help getting your ancestor's work done? Is there an easier way to allow family and friends to help you? In this short Gathering Academy episode, Colette runs through how to best use the Family Groups function in FamilySearch. Using this function essentially creates funnels that any invited family member or friend can access at any time. In temple work,  "Many hands make light work!"YouTube Using FamilySearch "Family Groups" Video: https://youtu.be/1j11UgJu_eMYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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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Sep 10, 2025 • 29min

IN ANSWER TO OUR PRAYERS

Everyday members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, experience the thinning of the veil through their efforts in the Gathering of Israel. As they ask to be led to those ancestors who are ready to make covenants with the Savior, through Intercessory Prayers, they are answered in remarkable ways. Never underestimate the power of being a savior on Mount Zion on individual revelatory experiences. These are a few stories that illustrate God's love for all of His children on both sides of the veil. YouTube: In Answer to Our Prayers Video: https://youtu.be/Kz6y1J0zNz4YouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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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Sep 9, 2025 • 1h 16min

THE LAW OF CONSECRATION BUILDS ZION

Living the Law of Consecration is often put off until we actually are asked to join the coming United Order. However, in the temple, we covenant in real time to live this law here and now. What does living the Law of Consecration in full actually look like? The patterns contained in Enoch's Zion, ancient Israelite temple sacrifices, and current temple ceremonies and rites, are clues to how one becomes welcomed into the great, soon to be City of Zion. The Gathering of Israel is tied to the law of consecration in unmistakable ways. Zion is becoming one with our fellow mortals in the here and now, but also becoming one with the Resurrected Beings, Spirits, and Translated Beings who will also have residency in Zion. Temples connect both the heavenly and earthly cities of Zion in one work, building up the eternal Kingdom of God.YouTube: The Law of Consecration Builds Zion Video: https://youtu.be/z1FScArE9PoYouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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:Brigham Young, JOD 12:2LDS Living, How do I obey my temple covenant to live the law of consecration?”, Steven C. Harper, July 14, 2023Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Our Heartfelt All”, April 2022Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Topics and QuestionsConsecrate, Law of Consecration Guide to the ScripturesDoctrine and Covenants 78:3–6,  D&C 38:7 D&C Seminary Manual, Lesson 206Bruce R. McConkie, “Obedience, Consecration, and Sacrifice”, April 1975Priests- Bible DictionaryEXODUS 29: 1-9, 19-22, 26-27, 42-44Brad’s LDS THOUGHT, “The Ram of Consecration and Filling the Hand,” May 11, 2014Revelations printed in The Evening and the Morning Star, June 1832–June 1833, p. [2], The Joseph Smith Papers. Heave Offering: Merriam Webster, Bible Hub3 Nephi 28:14-15, Moses 7: 18-19, 46, 69, Obadiah 1:21Brigham Young, JD 6: 342Jeff O’Driscoll, “Zion, Zion, Zion: Keys to Understanding Ether 13,” in The Book of Mormon: Fourth Nephi Through Moroni, From Zion to Destruction, ed. Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate Jr. (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1995)John Taylor, “Knowledge Received, Etc.”, JD 17:172John Taylor, “Destruction of the Wicked”, JD 17:204Interpreter Foundation, Jeffrey M. Bradshaw and Matthew L. Bowen, Book of Moses Essays #20: The Teachings of Enoch — “By the Blood Ye Are Sanctified” (Moses 6:60)Jeffrey R Holland's invitation to Utah YSA Conference, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLYs0yRs6mh/Support the show
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Sep 5, 2025 • 24min

THE LAW OF SACRIFICE: M. Russell Ballard, CES address, BYU, August 13, 1996

In the temple we covenant to live the law of sacrifice. Do we understand fully what the covenant is and the purpose of this celestial law? M. Russell Ballard, in this CES address explains all the different aspects of sacrifice and the blessings that come from laying our all upon the altar, in hopes of returning to the presence of the Savior. YouTube The Law of Sacrifice Video- https://youtu.be/IZKnx8XJNdMYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQWebsite: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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:M. Russell Ballard, "The Law of Sacrifice", Ensign Mar. 2002: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2002/03/the-law-of-sacrifice?lang=engSupport the show
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Sep 4, 2025 • 37min

NEW!!! FAMILYSEARCH FULL TEXT AI FUNCTION

Just out!!!.... FamilySearch has released the Full Text version of their new AI Function. Colette teaches how to use this brand new tool to benefit your searching capabilities. Now you have the speed of AI at your finger tips to search millions of records and help you to reunite families of all generations across the world!YouTube: FamilySearch Full Text AI Function Video: https://youtu.be/qwj9MxLqsx4YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/SUPPORT THE SHOW:Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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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Sep 3, 2025 • 13min

MELVIN J. BALLARD'S VISION OF THE SAVIOR

M. Russell Ballard, recounts the thinning of the veil experience of his grandfather, Melvin J. Ballard. This vision came in response after much pleading about how much the Saints would need to sacrifice. Truly being brought into the presence of the Savior requires the living of the full Law of Sacrifice. In a small way, Melvin J. Ballard experienced Zion in his own life for a few brief moments being brought into the presence of the Savior. YouTube: Melvin J. Ballard's Vision of the Savior Video: https://youtu.be/oNvi1i6ehGwYouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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.veilCITATION:M. Russell Ballard, "The Blessings of Sacrifice", April 1992: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/04/the-blessings-of-sacrifice?lang=engSupport the show
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Sep 2, 2025 • 1h 8min

THE LAW OF SACRIFICE REQUIRED FOR ZION

Much time is spent on knowing the "when" of Zion. While we are commanded to look at the signs and study the patterns, not much time is spent studying how to gain entrance into this Holy City. It really does not matter when Zion returns if we are not living the celestial laws required to live in the Savior's presence. In the temple we covenant to live the law of Sacrifice, but do we really understand it in it's entirety. Most do not connect the Law of Sacrifice to the Gathering of Israel. However both will gain us an eternal inheritance into Zion. Blood sacrifices have been required for all previous saints living in former dispensations. We are invited to live blood sacrifices in a new way in our dispensation. In patterning our sacrifice after the vicarious sacrifice of the Savior we can and will be worthy and sanctified to enter Zion and the presence of the Lord. YouTube: The Law of Sacrifice Required for Zion Video: https://youtu.be/153mt2WlA78YouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "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 105:5Bruce R. McConkie, “Obedience, Consecration, Sacrifice”, April 1975D&C 97:8,12Sacrifice (Guide to the Scriptures)M. Russell Ballard, “The Blessings of Sacrifice”, April 1992M. Russell Ballard, “The Law of Sacrifice”, Ensign, March 2002D&C 88:68Exodus 19: 3-6, 8, 10-11D&C 84:19-25W. Ralph Pew, “‘Yield Your Heart to God’—the Process of Sanctification,” in The Book of Mormon: Helaman Through 3 Nephi 8, According To Thy Word, ed. Monte S. Nyman and Charles D. Tate, Jr. (Provo, Utah: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 1992) 207–222.(“Whom Say Ye That I Am?” Ensign, Sept. 1974, 9). Institute Manual, New Testament Student Manual, Chapter 54: Revelation 4–11"Blood"- Guide To the ScripturesMoses 6:60William Grant Bangerter, “Relationships”, April 1976D&C 128:24Henry B. Eyring, “Hearts Bound Together”, April 2005D&C 138:1-4, 11-13, 15D&C 84:31-34Support the show

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