Unshaken Saints

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 17-22, which recounts the mission of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. Part 2 covers Alma 18-19 and examines outer power vs. inner attributes; Creation, Fall, Atonement; women of faith; and principles related to missionary work. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! Disclaimer: The content of these videos 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.

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 17-22, which recounts the mission of the sons of Mosiah among the Lamanites. Part 1 covers Alma 17 and examines remaining "brethren in the Lord," finding comfort and courage through trust in God, servant leadership, gathering scattered sheep, and relying on the strength of the Lord. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 13-16, which recounts the conclusion of the ministry of Alma and Amulek in the city of Ammonihah and its aftermath. Part 2 focuses on Alma 14-16 and examines the martyrs of Ammonihah, the imprisonment of Alma and Amulek, the conversion of Zeezrom, and the destruction of Ammonihah, together with a host of literary ironies and insights throughout. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 13-16, which recounts the conclusion of the ministry of Alma and Amulek in the city of Ammonihah and its aftermath. Part 1 focuses on Alma 13 and examines the priesthood as a preview of the "High Priest of good things to come," the purposes of God's "Order," Christ's "preparatory redemption," and the significance of Melchizedek. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! Disclaimer: The content of these videos 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.

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 8-12, which recounts the ministry of Alma and Amulek in the city of Ammonihah. Part 3 focuses on Alma 12 and examines Zeezrom's change of heart, greater and lesser portions, death and the Resurrection, probation vs. preparation, the purpose behind cherubim and the flaming sword, and the elements of agency. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 8-12, which recounts the ministry of Alma and Amulek in the city of Ammonihah. Part 2 focuses on Alma 9-11 and examines willful ignorance, harsh rhetoric and the anger of God, sinning against greater light, "lawyercraft," and the Resurrection and Final Judgment. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 8-12, which recounts the ministry of Alma and Amulek in the city of Ammonihah. Part 1 focuses on Alma 8-10 and examines the heart's effect on the "portion of the word" available to us, as well as missionary lessons from Alma and Amulek. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! Disclaimer: The content of these videos 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.

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 5-7, which recounts Alma the Younger's ministry in the city of Zarahemla and the city of Gideon. Part 2 focuses on Alma 5 and examines how the mighty change of heart occurs, the Lord's deliverance, the Song of Redeeming Love, the role of the Church, and empathy and the Atonement. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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. Music credits: "How Can I Keep from Singing," performed by "Keys of Peace" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjOTh...) "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," performed by Taryn Harbridge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lfHz...)

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Alma 5-7, which recounts Alma the Younger's ministry in the city of Zarahemla and the city of Gideon. Part 1 focuses on Alma 5 and examines Alma's approach to reforming the Church, captivity and deliverance, Final Judgment, and preparing to meet God. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 29 through Alma 4, which recounts the establishment of the reign of the judges and the accounts of Nehor and Amlici. Part 3 covers Alma 2-4 and examines the story of Amlici, parallels to the War in Heaven, the Lamanite curse, the wickedness of the Church, and Alma the Younger's choice to sacrifice one kingdom in order to build another. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! Disclaimer: The content of these videos 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.

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 29 through Alma 4, which recounts the establishment of the reign of the judges and the accounts of Nehor and Amlici. Part 2 focuses on Alma 1 and examines the story of Nehor, priestcraft, universalism, Satan's counterfeits, and pushing against the pride cycle. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 29 through Alma 4, which recounts the establishment of the reign of the judges and the accounts of Nehor and Amlici. Part 1 focuses on Mosiah 29 and examines monarchy versus representative democracy, the need for an informed electorate, rights and responsibilities, "freedom to" as compared to "freedom from," and parallels between this chapter and the War in Heaven. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 3 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 25-28, which recounts the consolidation of Limhi's and Alma's people with the people of Mosiah in the land of Zarahemla, as well as the conversion of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah. This part of the study focuses on Mosiah 27-28 and examines insights from the angel's message to Alma the Younger and the visit's aftermath. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 2 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 25-28, which recounts the consolidation of Limhi's and Alma's people with the people of Mosiah in the land of Zarahemla, as well as the conversion of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah. This part of the study focuses on Mosiah 26 and examines the rising generation, "faith seeking understanding," separation of Church and State, Church discipline, confession, and forgiveness. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 1 of a 3-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 25-28, which recounts the consolidation of Limhi's and Alma's people with the people of Mosiah in the land of Zarahemla, as well as the conversion of Alma the Younger and the Sons of Mosiah. This part of the study focuses on Mosiah 25 and examines how to bring the scriptures to life, choosing between "my fathers" and "the fathers," and the significance of the Church. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 18-24, which recounts the experiences of a group led by Alma and another group led by Limhi as they find their way to the land of Zarahemla. In this half of the lesson we examine the escape from enemy territory, the importance of the family, balancing blame, sorrow over sin, shadow leadership, and the power of God in our deliverance in and deliverance from our trials. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 1 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 18-24, which recounts the experiences of a group led by Alma and another group led by Limhi as they find their way to the land of Zarahemla. In this half of the lesson we examine Mosiah 18, focusing on the covenant of baptism and the establishment of the church. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

Part 2 of a 2-part verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 11-17, which recounts the wickedness of King Noah and the message and martyrdom of Abinadi. In this half of the lesson we examine Abinadi's use of Isaiah 53, the dual nature of Jesus Christ and its role in the Atonement, and the conclusion of his explanation of the difference between the moral law and the ceremonial law and the two opposing ways to narrow the gap between belief and behavior. Join Jared Halverson for your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon! 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 11-17, which recounts the wickedness of King Noah and the message and martyrdom of Abinadi. In this lesson we examine the second generation of Hansen's Law, King Benjamin and King Noah as literary foils, categories of wickedness, willful ignorance of God and His prophets, the difference between the moral law and the ceremonial law, and two opposing ways to narrow the gap between belief and behavior. Part 1 of a 2-part series to accompany your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 7-10, which recounts Ammon's discovery of the people of Limhi and Zeniff's experiences in the Land of Nephi. In this lesson we examine the importance of seers, the process of "translation" (including Joseph Smith's), conflict between the over-zealous and the austere, and the sources of the Lamanites' hatred of the Nephites. Part 2 of a 2-part series to accompany your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 7-10, which recounts Ammon's discovery of the people of Limhi and Zeniff's experiences in the Land of Nephi. In this lesson we examine the importance of "likening" the scriptures, Hansen's Law as related to intergenerational faith, reactivation efforts, and some of the causes of inactivity. Part 1 of a 2-part series to accompany your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 4-6 (the second half of King Benjamin's address), examining the ways we retain the peace and joy of a changed heart, the importance of caring for the poor, and what it means to be a child of Christ. Part 2 of a 2-part series to accompany your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 4-6 (the second half of King Benjamin's address), examining the goodness of God as a source of humility, faith, and motivation to live righteously. Part 1 of a 2-part series to accompany your weekly Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 2-3, examining the place of grace and works in salvation, and exploring 3 key elements of conversion: humility, righteous desires, and faith in Christ. Part 2 of a 2-part series to accompany your Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Mosiah 1-2, exploring the background, preparation, and purposes behind King Benjamin's address. Part 1 of a 2-part series to accompany your Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of Jarom, Omni, and the Words of Mormon, tracing the passing down of the plates and the principles that relate to passing down our faith to others. To accompany your Come Follow Me study of the Book of Mormon. 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.

A verse-by-verse study of the story of Enos in the Book of Mormon, focusing on how faith is passed from one person to another.

The story of Sherem, the anti-Christ who appears in Jacob 7, provides key insights into the ways that faith is attacked and the ways that faith can be defended. Join religious educator Jared Halverson in a verse-by-verse examination of this chapter, to go along with your study of the Book of Mormon in Come Follow Me.

Part 4 (of 4) exploring Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5. Part 1 includes background information (Why did Jacob include this allegory? Who was Zenos and what was his main message?) and a summary of the history described in the allegory. The other segments explore insights from the allegory relating to those whose faith in themselves (part 2), in the Church (part 3), or in God (part 4) have been shaken. Join Jared Halverson as he discusses the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon.

Part 3 (of 4) exploring Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5. Part 1 includes background information (Why did Jacob include this allegory? Who was Zenos and what was his main message?) and a summary of the history described in the allegory. The other segments explore insights from the allegory relating to those whose faith in themselves (part 2), in the Church (part 3), or in God (part 4) have been shaken. Join Jared Halverson as he discusses the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon.

Part 2 (of 4) exploring Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5. Part 1 includes background information (Why did Jacob include this allegory? Who was Zenos and what was his main message?) and a summary of the history described in the allegory. The other segments explore insights from the allegory relating to those whose faith in themselves (part 2), in the Church (part 3), or in God (part 4) have been shaken. Join Jared Halverson as he discusses the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon.

Part 1 (of 4) exploring Zenos's Allegory of the Olive Tree found in Jacob 5. Part 1 includes background information (Why did Jacob include this allegory? Who was Zenos and what was his main message?) and a summary of the history described in the allegory. The other segments explore insights from the allegory relating to those whose faith in themselves (part 2), in the Church (part 3), or in God (part 4) have been shaken. Join Jared Halverson as he discusses the longest chapter in the Book of Mormon.

In Jacob 4 of the Book of Mormon, Jacob teaches how our faith becomes unshaken, including some of the blessings that result from the process. Join religious educator Jared Halverson in a study of this chapter that can supplement your Come Follow Me study at home.

Shaken faith is one of the signs of the times. But there are ways to fortify faith and make it "unshaken." Jared Halverson has spent the last 20 years teaching religion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is currently finishing a PhD in American Religious History from Vanderbilt, where he has focused on anti-religious rhetoric. A popular teacher and speaker, Jared frequently meets one-on-one with people who are struggling spirituality, and is creating this channel to share some of the principles that have proven helpful. Tune in to see what this channel intends to be: a place to study the scriptures, learn principles to strengthen your faith, and discover how to deal with doubt. Come and see how to become "unshaken."