Unshaken Saints

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 102-105, revelations organizing a high council in Kirtland, providing for the poor and needy, and calling and later disbanding Zion's Camp. This lesson focuses on delegation, worthiness and competence, Church discipline, advance notice, redemption through power, providing in the Lord's own way, stewardship vs. ownership, dealing with debt, transcendent vs. transactional sacrifice, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 2:16 - Study of D&C 102 - 7:45 - Study of D&C 103 - 52:54 - Study of D&C 104 - 1:39:43 - Study of D&C 105 - 2:55:15

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 98-101, revelations regarding the persecution the Saints were facing in Missouri, as well as several missions various Saints were serving. This lesson focuses on attitude in adversity, the law of the land, passing our proving grounds, just war theory, maintaining the moral high ground, entrusting your family to God, science and creation, watchmen on the tower, the U.S. Constitution, the flip side of freedom, and more. Time stamps: - Historical Context - 1:16 - Study of D&C 98 - 13:07 - Study of D&C 99 - 1:25:36 - Study of D&C 100 - 1:36:13 - Study of D&C 101 - 1:52:09

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 94-97, revelations regarding the construction of temples in Kirtland and Independence. This lesson focuses on the 3 Ss of gospel teaching, cedar and gold, following the Lord's patterns, darkness at noon day, balancing dominion and delegation, removing incumbrances, observing our covenants by sacrifice, building or becoming, and more. Time stamps: - Principles of Gospel Teaching - 2:30 - Making Scripture Relevant - 7:21 - Study of D&C 94 - 20:28 - Study of D&C 95 - 48:35 - Study of D&C 96 - 1:33:47 - Study of D&C 97 - 1:44:35

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 93, a revelation explaining who and how we worship. This lesson focuses on ignorantly worshipping, seeing and knowing God, Christ's condescension, "grace for grace" and "grace to grace," perpetual progress, raising children in light and truth, and more. Plus parallels to the King Follett Discourse.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 89-92, revelations regarding the Word of Wisdom, the First Presidency, and the Apocrypha. This lesson focuses on body, mind, and spirit, "weak" Saints, commercialism and consumerism, physical and spiritual health, the oracles of God, balancing limits and love, welcoming new members, judging potential sources of truth, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 89 - 2:45 - Study of D&C 90 - 1:28:54 - Study of D&C 92 - 2:40:27 - Study of D&C 91 - 2:47:11

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 88, a revelation known as "the Olive Leaf," the Lord's message of peace to us. This lesson focuses on the Savior's peace, the Second Comforter, the Light of Christ, the relationship of law and glory, like attracting like, finding God in nature, worlds without number, the purposes of education, a mini Book of Revelation, building the Temple, the School of the Prophets, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 85-87, a revelation clarifying consecration in Zion, an explanation of the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, and a prophecy on war. This lesson focuses on discerning differences, record keeping, enrolling in Sainthood 101, "the one mighty and strong," steadying the ark, scripture study, working across the soil spectrum, wars and rumors of wars, running to "home base," and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 85 - 6:16 - Study of D&C 86 - 1:08:19 - Study of D&C 87 - 1:49:22

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 84, a revelation on priesthood, the word of God, and missionary work. This lesson focuses on restoring God's people, priesthood ordinances and ordination, the differences between the Aaronic and Melchizedek Priesthoods, member missionary work, homing beacons and tuning forks, the Book of Mormon, and more. Time stamps: - Background of D&C 84 - 4:43 - Priesthood - 7:17 - The Word of God - 1:26:04 - Missionary Work - 2:11:09

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 51-57, revelations concerning the Saints' migration to Missouri. This lesson focuses on equality vs. equivalence, caring for our own and others, treating the temporary as permanent, iron rods and Liahonas, fixity vs. flexibility, adjusting to others' agency, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 51 - 8:20 - Study of D&C 52 - 47:46 - Study of D&C 53 - 1:24:36 - Study of D&C 54 - 1:32:39 - Study of D&C 55 - 1:41:20 - Study of D&C 56 - 1:50:52 - Study of D&C 57 - 2:19:38

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 49-50, revelations about a mission to the Shakers and the detection of false spirits. This lesson focuses on growing in understanding, building up without tearing down, divinely ordained marriage, religious excess, deception and hypocrisy, teaching and learning in the Lord's way, and more. Time stamps: - "Mental Hooks" in scripture study - 2:55 - Historical background of D&C 49 - 12:05 - Study of D&C 49 - 37:10 - Historical background of D&C 50 - 1:24:02 - Study of D&C 50 - 1:34:17

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 46-48, revelations about church meetings and spiritual gifts, the office of Church historian, and the settlement of the Saints moving to Ohio. This lesson focuses on "visitors welcome," a winking God, gifts of the Spirit, history, saving money, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 46 - 3:35 - Study of D&C 47 - 1:14:37 - Study of D&C 48 - 1:23:09

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 45, a revelation about the Second Coming and the New Jerusalem. This lesson focuses on enduring falsehoods and foolishness, Christ as our defense attorney, God's reasoning and wisdom, the Lord's promises in troubling times, the passive voice, gathering around the globe, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 41-44, revelations about the office of Bishop, the Law of Consecration (and other laws of the gospel), the Second Coming, and the need for conferences of the Church. This lesson focuses on unity and diversity, purity of heart, the Lord's perspective on economics, capitalism and communism, faith to be healed, the Lord's "snooze bar," and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 41 - 2:25 - Historical background of D&C 42 - 39:26 - Study of D&C 42 - 45:37 - Study of the Law of Consecration - 1:15:29 - Study of D&C 43 - 2:25:20 - Study of D&C 44 - 2:52:25

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 37-40, revelations about gathering to Ohio, preparing to receive the Law of Consecration, and the promise (and subsequent broken promise) of James Covel. This lesson focuses on inconvenient sacrifices, consecration and the endowment of power, secret enemies and gradual destruction, materialism, oneness, commitment, pruning, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 37 - 5:04 - Study of D&C 38 - 22:25 - Study of D&C 39 - 1:46:41 - Study of D&C 40 - 2:17:04

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 30-36, a series of revelations calling several individuals to a variety of missions. This lesson focuses on fears, family burdens, missionary blessings, true empathy, identifying those who are prepared for the gospel, "threshing" the nations, the Joseph Smith Translation, being bound by covenants, and more. Time stamps: - Study of D&C 30 - 6:17 - Study of D&C 31 - 31:34 - Study of D&C 32 - 1:13:41 - Study of D&C 33 - 1:32:30 - Study of D&C 34 - 1:59:51 - Study of D&C 35 - 2:12:32 - Study of D&C 36 - 3:09:33

After describing two of my most meaningful Easters, I explain the addition of experiences, subtraction of Spirit, multiplication of agonies, and division of soul that make up what Elder Neal A. Maxwell called "the awful arithmetic of the Atonement." What did Jesus Christ's ordeal in the Garden of Gethsemane entail for Him? Please join me for a special re-release of Unshaken's most popular early episode, a special Easter message that combines scripture, art, and music in order to unfold the Savior's ordeal in Gethsemane. (To see the artwork that accompanies the music at the end, check out the video version on the Unshaken YouTube channel (youtube.com/c/unshaken). Happy Easter!

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 29, a revelation to Joseph Smith and a small group of Elders who asked about the Second Coming and the Gathering of Israel. This lesson focuses on Second Coming "contraries," Christ's "arm of mercy," the poetic justice of the Signs of the Times, the Resurrection and Judgment, the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Fall of Adam, raising children, and more. Approximate time stamps: - Second Coming "Contraries" - 2:11 - Historical context for D&C 29 - 27:03 - Study of D&C 29 - 31:27 - Signs of the Times (D&C 29:9) - 52:09 - Creation and Fall (D&C 29:31) - 1:40:02 - Little Children (D&C 29:46) - 2:06:49

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 27-28, a revelation to Joseph Smith about the sacrament, and a revelation to Oliver Cowdery about false inspiration. This lesson focuses on expanding revelation, the difference between what matters and what doesn't, the Second Coming Sacrament Meeting at Adam-ondi-Ahman, keyholders in God's Kingdom, the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the armor of God, tyranny vs. anarchy, and more. (Sorry for the poor audio! I used the same equipment and had the same set-up as the last few times, so I don't know what happened here. Curse my technological ineptitude!) Approximate time stamps (in minutes): - Historical context - 0-15 - Study of D&C 27 - 15:26 - Study of armor of God in D&C 27 - 1:11:02 - Study of D&C 28 - 1:36:16

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 23-26, revelations given to various individuals, including Joseph Smith's wife Emma, seeking to know the Lord's will for themselves. This lesson focuses on patriarchal (and priesthood) blessings, formal and informal "callings," knowing what to do with our time, balancing the temporal and spiritual, gender roles and priorities, sacred music, and more. Approximate time stamps (in minutes): - Background on Patriarchal Blessings: 0-6 - Study of D&C 23: 6-45 - Study of D&C 26: 45-1:01 - Study of D&C 24: 1:01-1:46 - Study of D&C 25: 1:46-end

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 20-22, revelations concerning the organization of the Church of Christ on April 6, 1830. This lesson focuses on the "spiritual/religious" divide, systematic theology, justification vs. sanctification, the "T.U.L.I.P." of Calvinism, dead works vs. a living Church, and more. Approximate time stamps (in minutes): - Spiritual vs. Religious: 0-15 - Background of D&C 20: 15-21 - Study of D&C 20: 21-2:11 - Study of D&C 21: 2:11-2:38 - Study of D&C 22: 2:38-end

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 18-19, revelations given to Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer (D&C 18) and to Martin Harris (D&C 19). This lesson focuses on human involvement in divine work, the worth of souls, how to identify an apostle, the nature of "endless punishment," the Savior's experience in Gethsemane, crying repentance, and more. D&C 18 starts at the beginning and D&C 19 starts about an hour and 24 minutes in.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants sections 14-17, revelations given to David, John, and Peter Whitmer, Jr., and to the Three Witnesses of the gold plates. This lesson focuses on being scattered in order to aid with the gathering, the relationship between God's work and God's gifts, seeking riches or wisdom, redundant revelation, the difference between the 3 Witnesses and the 8 Witnesses, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants section 12 (a revelation for Joseph Knight, Sr.) and section 13 in the context of Joseph Smith-History 1:66-75 (the account of the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood). This lesson focuses on the word of God as a two-edged sword, reaping while the day lasts, the cause of Zion, protecting ourselves against priestcraft, the ministering of angels, the preparatory nature of Aaronic ordinances, real scripture study, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 10-11, a revelation given to Joseph Smith regarding the lost 116 pages, and another revelation intended for Hyrum Smith. This lesson focuses on the war in heaven transferred to earth, the woman (Church) nourished in the wilderness, Satan's plans to destroy the work of God, dehumanizing and demonizing, self-justification, seeking the Spirit, and much more.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 6-9, revelations given to Oliver Cowdery about the mission of John the Beloved, and the spirit of revelation. This lesson focuses on proving the contraries of head and heart, "tarrying" away from Jesus, learning to recognize the Lord's voice, seeking a further witness, and what to do when answers don't come. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 3 covers D&C 5 and focuses on wanting to know, tangible proof, knowledge & faith, personal testimony, and the erosion of trust. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 2 covers D&C 4 and focuses on the Lord's "marvelous" work; serving with heart, might, mind, and strength; being called and qualified; the Lord of the harvest; and developing divine attributes. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 3-5. Part 1 covers D&C 3 and focuses on the messiness of Church history, the loss of the 116 pages, God's unalterable aim, the persuasions of men, and the knowledge of a Savior. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith-History 1:27-65 (which includes the text of D&C 2), covering the visitations of the Angel Moroni. This lesson focuses on enduring God's absence, reclaiming the deluded, resurrected beings, Moroni's whirlwind scripture tour, keeping divine conversations going, and more.

A verse-by-verse study of Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26, the 1838 account of Joseph Smith's First Vision. This lesson focuses on visions and the difficulty of describing the ineffable, searching for truth, the mind and heart, dehumanizing and demonizing others, and holding fast to the things God knows that we know.

A verse-by-verse study of Doctrine and Covenants 1, the Lord's preface to His Book of Commandments. This lesson provides background on the Doctrine and Covenants, including its origin and canonization, and focuses on the voice of the Lord, falling off either side of the covenant path, the limitations of human language, the "true and living" Church, and polarization in the last days. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Doctrine and Covenants!

A verse-by-verse study of Moroni 10, Moroni's final words of exhortation to his latter-day readers. This lesson focuses on simple impressions, the merciful Messiah, divine epistemology, spiritual gifts, and perfection in Christ. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Moroni 7-9, which records a series of messages from the prophet Mormon. Part 2 covers Moroni 8-9 and focuses on dealing with disputation, being bold or overbearing, little children, anger or indifference, and obedience to the unenforceable. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Moroni 7-9, which records a series of messages from the prophet Mormon. Part 1 covers Moroni 7 and focuses on the gift of a calling, sufficient hope, peaceable followers, the way to judge, and Faith, Hope, & Charity. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

A special Christmas episode of Unshaken, which draws parallels between Christmas and Easter, and focuses on the incarnation and condescension of Christ, the symbolism behind Mary's sacrifice of turtledoves, the Savior's dual nature, empathy, and the throne of grace.

A verse-by-verse study of Moroni 1-6, which includes various items of instruction from Moroni to his latter-day readers. This lesson focuses on the cause of Christ, the Holy Ghost, the Priesthood, the Sacrament, and the Church. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 3 covers Ether 13-15 and focuses on being unwearied and unrestrained, the New Jerusalem, refusing to repent, the stench of sin, and unrighteous reflexes. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 2 covers the second half of Ether 12 and focuses on working with weakness, speech vs. writing, weakness and weaknesses, sufficient grace, and seeking Jesus. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 12-15, which recounts the ministry of Ether and the downfall of the Jaredite civilization. Part 1 covers Ether 12:1-22 and focuses on the "Faith Hall of Fame," anchoring the soul, the trial of faith, the eye of faith, and seeing ourselves among the faithful. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 6-11, which recounts the arrival of the Jaredites at the Promised Land and the reigns of the kings that followed. Part 2 covers Ether 8-11 and focuses on secret combinations, manipulation, seeking power and getting gain, building up a broken people, and prophets in the land. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Ether 6-11, which recounts the arrival of the Jaredites at the Promised Land and the reigns of the kings that followed. Part 1 covers Ether 6-7 and focuses on passing through Vanity Fair, training wheels to faith, "furious winds," diving beneath the waves, and steps toward destruction. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon!