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This week, we're excited to share a special live episode recorded at the Compass Gallery in Provo, as part of our Big Questions series with Terryl Givens. Each month, Terryl is joined by a guest for a conversation about some of our biggest theological and historical questions.In this episode, he's joined by scholar and teacher Jared Halverson. Together, Terryl and Jared explore the question: can doubt be a spiritual gift? They consider how doubt might play a meaningful role in our spiritual development, and ask whether we can reclaim faith as something relational, built on loyalty, trust, and love —  rather than a list of things we intellectually agree to.One of the most powerful ideas that emerges is that faith and doubt aren't opposites — in fact, they may need to coexist. It's often in the tension between the two that deeper discipleship takes root. Terryl and Jared also explore how the Restoration, at its core, invites us into a life of ongoing seeking and expanding, not one of perfect certainty.So if you've ever felt some fear, guilt, or shame around your questions — or worried that doubt means you're falling behind, out of reach, or off the path, this conversation is for you. We hope it offers a hopeful reframe: that the wrestle is sacred, that you're in good company, and that sometimes, this is exactly what spiritual growth looks like.And with that, here's Terryl Givens and Jared Halverson.

Look Abba! There are others talking about Divine Gender in restored Christianity! 01:40 The Yin Yang is in the LDS Temple cermony04:57 God explicitly gives the formula for creation in D&C 29:3006:34 Greg Matsen @CWIC11:02 Meghan Farner and Emily Baker on gender in Zion14:49 Gender dynamics are a lead topic in building Zion17:54 LDS doctrine be givin' its women the itch19:44 Jared Halverson's apology21:38 It's fine it's fine it's fine ...

Journey of Wisdom Cruise - https://www.cwicmedia.com/journey-of-wisdom The Jared Halverson experience shows how deeply feminism has entered the church. Nothing Jared said in his very short video was worthy of the online backlash he received. This is eerily similar to Elder Holland's "Musket Talk" at BYU. People attacked him for things he never said. His later interview with a few women of the church focused on women being heard which had nothing to do with his video. Website - www.cwicmedia.com 

Jared Halverson did nothing wrong, except apologize. In this episode we debunk all the dishonesty blitzing around the internet concerning what he said and didn't say. We also wonder whether he may consider rebranding away from the term "unshaken". lol #mormon #unshaken

In this episode, host Brent Andrewsen sits down with renowned gospel scholar Jared Halverson for a rich and timely discussion on Paragraph 3 of The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Together, they unpack profound truths about eternal identity, divine roles, and the sacred nature of gender as essential characteristics of premortal, mortal, and eternal life.This thoughtful conversation explores:[04:12] The doctrine of divine parentage and what it means to be a child of God[12:35] The eternal significance of gender and its divine origin[23:18] How these truths offer clarity and compassion in today's complex cultural landscape[32:50] Insights into how understanding our eternal identity can shape our discipleship and relationshipsWhether you're studying The Family Proclamation for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of its doctrinal foundations, this episode offers both depth and pastoral insight.To learn more, visit TheFamilyProclamation.org

Mormon News Roundup: Jared Halverson & Sexism, New Garments Gossip, BYU's Sweet 16 Loss, & More! | Ep. 157 Welcome to **Mormon News Roundup Episode 157** (March 30, 2025)! This week, we dive into:

On March 12, 2025, Church educator and BYU professor Jared Halverson released an Instagram short where he stated: “One of the statistics that has worried me the most of late, comes from a survey that was done in 2023 and it's suggesting that for the first time that I can think of, more women are leaving religion than men are.” Is this true? Why are more women leaving Mormonism than men are? Join us today as we gather with Katie Rich (author of Fifty Years of Exponent II), Amy McPhie Allebest (of the Breaking Down Patriarchy YouTube channel), and Abby Maxwell Hansen (who was threatened with excommunication for her profile on Ordain Women in 2013 and an Exponent II blogger since 2019), as well as writer and columnist Jana Riess to discuss this growing phenomenon.Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scriptures and served for over 20 years in the Church Education System. Halverson earned his BA in History and MA in Religious Education. He has been a featured speaker in devotionals as well as in academic settings. He is the host of the YouTube channel and podcast titled “Unshaken.”You can view Jared Halverson's original video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TevsIrw1nqsShow Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/why-are-women-leaving-the-mormon-church/

Today we're bringing you a special conversation hosted by Jared Halverson, who's joined by three women—Bethany Brady Spalding, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, and me—who've been part of a larger, ongoing conversation sparked by one of Jared's recent videos on social media.If you haven't seen the video, here's the context: Jared highlighted the recent trend of women leaving the Church in greater numbers than men and encouraged women to stay, he connects this to D&C 25, highlighting how much depends on them. His message, meant to be supportive and hopeful, was heard by many as hurtful and dismissive—particularly by women who feel their voices and gifts are too often sidelined or unseen. The response was overwhelming. Thousands of women responded with honesty, vulnerability, and a shared sense of grief for the ways they've been asked to carry the Church while too often being denied a real seat at the table.To his credit, Jared didn't get defensive. Just a few days later, he posted a real, heartfelt apology, then did something even more rare and brave: he asked if he could sit down, ask questions, and just listen.That's what this episode is.What unfolds is a conversation about pain, power, partnership, and the potential for something more whole. We talk about what “spiritual collaboration” might really look like—not just in our doctrine, which includes the radical and often untapped vision of Heavenly Parents—but in our lived experience. We ask what it means for women to be invited not just to support the work, but to shape it. And we explore what changes when women are actually believed—when their longing to be seen, to lead, and to offer their full selves to the body of Christ is not framed as rebellion, but as righteousness.Jared holds this space with humility and openness, and Bethany, Kathryn, and I tried to speak from our own experiences—not as representatives of all women, but as people who love this tradition and believe it can do even more to reach its highest, holiest potential. We believe, as one commenter put it, that this isn't a crisis of belief—it's an opportunity for renewal.This episode is tender, and we also think it's hopeful. We hope it models the kind of listening and learning that we need more of—at home, in our wards, and across the Church.And with that, we'll jump right into the conversation.Amy McPhie Allebest articleSexual Violence in UtahBest Practices for Collaborative Partnership

Religion professor and popular LDS podcaster and apologist Jared Halverson set off a firestorm this week with a video urging women to stay in the Church, even if they feel unseen, unheard, and second-class. The backlash was swift and fierce, with women from across the Mormon spectrum calling out the spiritual harm embedded in his… Read More »Jared Halvorsen: Unshaken… Until the Backlash The post Jared Halvorsen: Unshaken… Until the Backlash appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Join me for a conversation with Jared Halverson as we explore how to navigate the delicate balance between orthodoxy and harmony in our faith. Together, we discuss thoughtful and compassionate approaches to having meaningful conversations with those who may be struggling with their faith. We'll also share insights on how to sift through online information about the Church to uncover truth and gain clarity, as well as how to foster harmony with others who embrace varying levels of orthodoxy.

Do you have a mantra to get you through whatever life throws at you? Especially during Christmas, you might be repeating something like, “I can do this” or “this too shall pass” or “mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again.” And we all want to prioritize the Savior and His birth during this time of year. This season, to return to the peace of Christ, repeat this mantra: “just Jesus."   Podcast producer is joined by Kristen McQuivey as she shares what has been on her mind regarding this new Christmas mantra she's introducing into her life. It's inspired from Jared Halverson who shared in a video on Instagram his practices at Christmastime for letting Jesus be the light that pierces the darkness.    Follow us on Instagram @magnifycommunity for uplifting messages and community every day!

Moroni concludes his father's book with his own potent chapters.  But in his first verse, he says he hadn't planned originally to write them. What would we have lost if Moroni hadn't added these ten chapters? Why does he include what he chooses? What do we learn about faith, hope, and charity? Why does he close the book the way he does? In this episode, BYU professors Tyler Griffin, Dan Belnap, Jared Halverson, and Josh Sears explore these chapters in an inspiring scripture conversation.

Today, we're bringing you a special episode recorded live from the Restore gathering, where we were joined by Jared Halverson. Jared, who's become a familiar voice to many of us here, spoke on what he calls “contraries” or paradoxes that are inherent in a life of faith. His message felt like a breath of fresh air and especially timely.He offers the powerful image of the cross as a symbol of wholeness in our discipleship. One axis, reaching vertically, represents our connection to God, while the horizontal beam represents the love and care we extend outward to embrace those around us. True discipleship, Jared explained, is this centerpoint. It requires both beams—it's a deep grounding in God that inspires us to reach out in love to others.  And so, in this election week, Jared's session feels like an invitation to love our neighbor. He boldly reminds us that the means matter, that "being right with God, does not justify being wrong with other people." So rather than allowing our differences to create distance, he challenges us to see the ways that truth is found in the tension of the paradox. This “both-and” approach allows us to see each other more fully and generously, creating connection that transcends our differences and reflects god's love.We're so grateful for Jared's wisdom in this session, and we hope his message helps you feel connected and inspired this week. 

The books of 4th Nephi and Mormon contrast the best of times and worst of times for the people in the Book of Mormon.  After living a Zion-like society for hundreds of years where there never were a happier people, they digress into tribal warfare and destruction.  What happened? What do we learn from 4th Nephi to emulate today? Conversely, what do we learn from the societal and religious breakdown in Mormon's times to avoid? In this episode, BYU professors Josh Sears, Jared Halverson, Stephan Taeger, and Robbie Taggart explore these chapters in an inspiring scripture conversation.

Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture, working at BYU after 24 years of serving in the Church Educational System. Jared also hosts the popular YouTube channel Unshaken I wanted to speak to Jared to learn more about how to become a great student and teacher of the scriptures. I've always been so impressed and inspired by the talented teachers in the Church, and Jared is definitely one of the best. Some highlights from this episode include how to help someone navigate a faith crisis, the one principle that transformed how Jared teaches, and how Jared manages to spend hours teaching at Unshaken without burning out!--You can find more of Jared's work at the following links:- https://www.youtube.com/c/unshaken- https://youtu.be/oIVasSK0WDY?feature=sharedFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

Why are so many people leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Why are church-goers leaving the Evangelical church? Pastor Jeff discusses with Latter-day Saint Scholar, Dr. Jared Halverson. Learn more about United Financial Freedom. Contact Lynn Spencer: https://www.moneymaxaccount.com/spencer/article/video-take-a-1-on-1-guided-tour  Special thanks to Jared Halverson for joining us! YouTube.com/@Unshaken  Support this effort: https://www.HelloCreative.life  Get exclusive access to bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hellosaints My name is Jeff McCullough and I'm a Christian Pastor. This channel is devoted to fighting criticism with curiosity as I invite dialogue between mainstream Christians and Latter-day Saints. Are Mormons Christians? What do Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints agree and disagree about? Join me as I compare and contrast the lifestyle, culture and beliefs of Mormons and non-LDS Christians. #LatterDaySaints #Mormonism #leavingreligion

Join us for part 2 of our discussion on lifelong discipleship with Jared Halverson. In this episode Jared talks about the three pillars of eternity (Creation, Fall, and Atonement) as a model of faith progression. He shares his insightful analogy of the three shelves, which will help you sort through the complexities of life and remain focused on the saving grace of the Savior Jesus Christ. Don't lose hope if you find yourself in a "fall" or "complexity" stage. There is hope and new level of joy waiting for you on the other side of complexity! Thank you for taking time to listen. If you liked this episode, please share it with friends and take a minute to subscribe and give us a review. This will help us reach more people.

This is part one in a two-part conversation with Jared Halverson (Associate professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, Host of the Unshaken Saints podcast and You tube channel). In this episode, with his signature humor and profound insights, Jared talks about how to navigate the transition home from a mission and apply what you have learned into every aspect of your life. After this one, you'll be excited to tune in next week for his thoughts on dealing with faith complexity. Enjoy and share with a friend! To subscribe to the podcast and to interact with the hosts, offer topic and guest suggestions, and provide feedback, please click on the following link and become part of the podcast. https://forms.office.com/r/r7516nkf1m

Jared Halverson, a professional religious educator, joins us to talk about faith crisis, engaging with faith questions, and establishing spiritual experiences. If you have had faith questions or have been struggling with conversations about your faith, this episode is for you. This is one of our favorite scholar interviews! Thanks so much for joining us, Jared! FOLLOW JARED!! Website: https://www.unshaken.org/ Podcast: https://unshaken.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Unshaken/ Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Jared's academic background and career 5:00 - Reacting to new “anti-Mormon” content; anti-faith content 6:00 - Deception 6:40 - Prophecy from Jesus Christ 9:08 - Is “turning the other cheek” always the answer? 11:05 - Humor and showing a different approach 12:30 - Engaging with those in faith crisis 14:00 - Seeking to understand and diffusing the bomb 18:20 - What approach do you take with people in a faith crisis? 19:37 - Understanding the stages of faith - Creation, Fall, Atonement 23:02 - Reach out and talk 23:45 - Curiosity and judgment - personal story 26:08 - Fighting on both sides 27:22 - Reframing your relationship with those who have left 29:28 - Clinging to the rod of iron; Lehi's dream 32:18 - The P's 33:10 - Marveling at God 34:30 - “Why do you do this?” 36:32 - The worth of souls 38:00 - Father with paternal regard with ample provision 39:40 - Temptations 41:11 - Zion - One heart, one mind 42:50 - Common questions but is it yours? 45:50 - Helpless chicks 49:22 - Experience with God

The word anxiety (or anxious) is used nine times in the Book of Mormon, and it appears in both positive and negative forms. In the positive form it refers to something more akin to “eagerness” (see Mosiah 29:38 and 3 Nephi 3:3), whereas the negative refers more to “uncertainty” or “troubling fear” (see 2 Nephi 1:16 and Mosiah 28:12). Of the seven negative references, four are penned by the prophet Jacob, including one in which he couples “great anxiety” with the counterbalancing attribute of “faith” (see Jacob 1:5). In this episode Dr. Jared Halverson, associate professor of ancient scripture, discusses the mental, emotional, and spiritual issues related to anxiety as explained in the life and teachings of Jacob. Professor Halverson closely examines Jacob's writings on the anxiety born of adversity (trauma), anxiety due to responsibility (pastoral perfectionism), and anxiety over one's standing before God (scrupulosity). In analyzing Jacob's words, we can find counsel and compassion, whether we struggle with anxiety or are anxious to support those who do.   Click here to learn more about Jared Halverson   Publications: ·      “‘Because of Faith and Great Anxiety': Jacob and the Challenges of Mental Health” (in Jacob: Faith and Great Anxiety, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      “Protecting Our Strengths: Alma's Counsel to Shiblon” (in Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      “The Way, the Truth, and the Way to Truth: Harmony in Pursuit of Orthodoxy” (in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon, Religious Studies Center, 2024) ·      “Swine's Blood and Broken Serpents: The Rejection and Rehabilitation of Worship in the Old Testament” (in Ascending the Mountain of the Lord: Temple, Praise, and Worship in the Old Testament, Religious Studies Center, 2013) ·      “Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision as Apocalyptic Literature” (in The Things Which My Father Saw: Approaches to Lehi's Dream and Nephi's Vision, Religious Studies Center, 2011) ·      “Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower” (in Religious Educator, 9.3, 2008)

The key to understanding Isaiah, and everything else, is the masculine|feminine couplet mentioned by Jared Halverson, in this week's episode. Jared Halverson is one of the most popular voices commenting on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint's weekly scripture study program called, “Come Follow Me.” In this episode, I comment on this week's episode of his podcast, called "Unshaken." We go over 2 Nephi 2 11-19 for Feb 26 - Mar 3, where Nephi quotes Isaiah the whole time. For affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Extend our reach ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

Today we're sharing a conversation that we had a lot of fun with, along with an exciting announcement about the work we're doing at Faith Matters.Our guest was our friend Jared Halverson. Few people we know exude as much enthusiasm for scripture—the Latter-day Saint canon in particular—as Jared does. He's someone who clearly loves and cherishes these holy texts, and has taken the best they have to offer to heart. He's as genuine, loving, and big-hearted as they come.So we felt Jared would be the perfect person to talk to to kick off this year's study of The Book of Mormon, the book Joseph Smith called “the keystone of our religion.” In our discussion with Jared, we talked about how we might be able to gain something from engaging with the Book, regardless of where our faith is at; how scriptures are the means, not the end, and how they're not frozen in time—they're part of an ongoing conversation that we're a part of.With all that said, we could not be more excited to tell you that Faith Matters is formally teaming up with Jared to bring his podcast, Unshaken, one of the most widely engaged scripture study podcasts out there, into the Faith Matters network of podcast and YouTube shows. We'll have more to share about that in the future as that network expands and grows. For now, it means that Jared will continue to bring his signature blend of scholarly rigor and devotional reflection to his discussions of scripture that move with the Come Follow Me curriculum. But whereas in the past, Jared's podcast episodes have been deep dives of 3-5 hours per episode, the new Unshaken format will shoot for an hour or so to make them a bit more digestible.Unshaken will continue to operate on its own Youtube and Podcast channels, while the Faith Matters podcast will continue to operate on this one. If you're interested in Jared and his work based on what you hear today, we'd highly recommend you head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to subscribe.For those unfamiliar with Jared, he's an associate professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and has taught religion courses at the high school and college level since 1998. He studied history and religious education at BYU and earned a PhD in American religious history at Vanderbilt University.

Come, Follow Me | December 25-31 | Revelation 15-22 | "He That Overcometh Shall Inherit All Things" | Guests Lynne Wilson, co-founder of Book of Mormon Central, and Jared Halverson, Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU.

In this podcast episode, we continued our conversation with Kristen Rutter about the Faith Matters Conference. Here are the main points: Jared Halverson talked about understanding opposites and encouraging open questioning without judgment. Patrick Mason discussed the importance of creating a safe space for open discussions and the commitment to stay in the faith for positive change. Jodi Moore addressed common fears related to faith and the need for empathy and understanding in addressing them. The compass analogy stressed staying grounded in faith while seeking truth from various sources. You can connect with Kristen Rutter on her Instagram (@Kristen.rutter.coaching) and find resources on her website (KristenRutterCoaching.com) for spiritual and self-connection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becky-smith0/message

The veil is Christ's flesh. But it is also flesh itself, and the mother's body, making Christ the Divine Feminine. Explore this full circle connection, and the depths of Hebrews 10:20 with Jared Halverson and I, during this week's LDS Come Follow Me lesson, open to all Christians. 00:00 Intro 03:48 Hebrews 10:20, Christ's flesh is the veil 05:45 Flesh is the veil 08:28 Woman is the realm of flesh incarnate 14:05 Mother is the veil 24:45 Christ is the Divine Feminine Jared's podcast: Unshaken, Hebrews 7-13 (part 2): Author & Finisher of Our Faith Get affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Extend our reach ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

Ephesians 5 has some of the most precise and controversial commentary on how to create the Ultimate Husband and the Perfect Bride. And all of it points toward Christ. Part 2 Come Follow Me commentary on Jared Halverson's Unshaken podcast. Get affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Extend our reach ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

I can't quit Jared Halverson. Let's shake down some of the most important versus in scripture! Spoiler alert, I don't even get to them. Get affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Extend our reach ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

I'm trimming down the top 3 "Come Follow Me" podcasts this week from nearly 7 hours to one long gym session, or two "at least I made it" gym sessions, for your convenience. It was tough to do, but I've taken the best insights from the book of Galatians in the New Testament for the week of Sep 25 - Oct 1 from the podcasts "Unshaken" with Jared Halverson, "DON'T MISS THIS" with Dave Butler and Grace Freeman, and "Scripture Central" with Tyler Griffen and Taylor Halverson, so you can taste the flavors of the best LDS Come Follow Me material on the internet, without having to sit through all 7 hours yourself! I hope you enjoy! We're in Galatians, learning to see how a divisive and masculine law establishes the beautification of feminine mercy. We're watching Her encompass, fulfill and increase Him, rather than drain, diminish and end Him. Get affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Extend our reach ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

Over the years, much of the work that we've done at Faith Matters has tried to take into account much of the wisdom and research that's been done in the field of faith and adult development. It's also been important to us to share and discuss some of the existing models, including Brian McLaren's four-stage framework, and the “creation, fall, atonement” framework that our amazing friend Jared Halverson has spoken about at Restore and on this podcast.All that said, we've never done a deep dive into the model that deserves as much or more credit than any other for helping people think along these lines in the first place, and that's James Fowler's Stages of Faith. Fowler published a book by that title in 1981 that laid a real foundation for understanding faith development systematically. So we're delighted that in this episode, we finally got a chance to talk about Fowler's work specifically and in a Latter-day Saint context, and to do that, we brought on our good friend Jana Spangler.And to be super clear upfront, and this comes out in the episode — it would be a misuse of any stages model to paint a given stage as “better” or “worse,” than others — what matters is not so much the stage we're in, but how we approach the world around us as we see through the lens of that stage. As Jana says, each stage has its gifts and shortcomings. What these frameworks can do is help give each of us the humility to recognize that there is another way to see things, and to give ourselves enough grace to accept the stage we're in and confidently live through it thoroughly, and without fear.Jana Spangler is a Certified Integral Professional Coach at Symmetry Solutions, and member of the International Coaching Federation. She is an alumnus of The Living School where she studied contemplative spiritual traditions and the work of transformation under the direction of Fr. Richard Rohr. Jana's professional and personal experience combined with her training makes her an expert in the field of faith transitions. She is a sought-after podcast guest, speaker, presenter, and retreat leader. 

Someone saw my logo and said, "you need to check out Jared Halverson's talk on proving contraries." So I did. And it's SO good! Jared hosts the popular “Come Follow Me” podcast titled "Unshaken". In this fireside, originally given for the Highland Utah East Stake, called the Seeking Truth Devotional, Halverson makes sense of the AB|BA paradox and gives traction to that universal relationship formula, in a way that I haven't been able to yet. He will do more to help you find balance, and navigate this polarizing society than any other teacher in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, that I've heard so far. Listen to my commentary on one of the best talks I've ever heard. Get affordable, continuous help for those chronic pain points in your key relationships here: https://bit.ly/monthlyrelationshipcoaching Support the cause ✔️ PayPal: https://paypal.me/eekbin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US ✔️ Venmo: @justinmbird The Relationship textbook

"If I intend to make a difference in this dispensation, it's gathering together in one all things in Christ. And I need the understanding of my LGBT brothers and sisters. I need the understanding of ex latter-day saints, because they can show us our blind spots in ways no one else can. I need the experiences and perspectives of everyone, until we form one great whole of truth. Until we can say to our parents in heaven "we are all coming home" and that to me is what the gospel of Jesus Christ is all about."

This week, we're excited to share with you another presentation from our Restore conference, and one that we think was super memorable to everyone who attended. It was given by our friend Jared Halverson, and called “Don't Let a Good Faith Crisis Go to Waste.”In it, Jared shares his experiences as a scholar, teacher, mentor, and person of faith who's been through — and helped others work through — faith crises and faith journeys of all types. And what we loved about it was he completely removes “fear” from the experience of faith crisis — for Jared, not only is faith crisis “ok,” it's actually a sacred space that many people have even found necessary for their own continued progress on the path of faith.While honoring many of the developmental faith frameworks that have helped so many, Jared brings his own to the table: a simple 3-stage model that he calls “creation, fall, atonement.” As you listen, you'll hear the depth of this framework and understand why it can be such a useful map for many people as they experience shifts in their faith. Tim and I really related to what Jared had to say here, especially because we consider our own faith crises gifts we wouldn't give up for anything — and Jared honors the “crisis” part of it while pointing to something even more beautiful on the other side.Jared is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and has taught religion courses at the high school and college level since 1998. He studied history and religious education at BYU and earned a PhD in American religious history at Vanderbilt University, focusing on secularization, faith loss, and anti-religious rhetoric. He is frequently involved with interfaith dialogue, has been a featured speaker in both devotional and academic settings across the country. He also hosts a popular YouTube channel and podcast called “Unshaken.”

Have you ever wondered if your life is off course?  Did you somehow miss your chance at redemption?  Is all of this part of the plan?  As it turns out, it IS.  Tune in as Mandy discusses this model that emcompasses every one of our mortal journeys.  As it turns out, we are ALL on the path--just at different stages.

We've been thinking and talking a lot recently about a phenomenon that sometimes happens and that we've occasionally felt ourselves — something you might call a “spiritual whiplash.” It can happen when we're really uplifted by something: maybe a book we've read, an inspiring group of people we've been around, or even a transcendental experience in nature. We're feeling fed, and our cup is full… but then, we come back down to earth. We're faced with the realities of the mundane, and the imperfections and humanity of the people all around us, including ourselves. So — what are we supposed to do when this happens? Is it realistic to expect to stay in this spiritually uplifted state all the time? What about when even our Church meetings don't feel like they're recharging our batteries, but instead are draining them? When we're feeling fed by something, how do we take that feeling with us to share in our everyday settings and communities, rather than resenting the contrast between them? How can we look at members of our communities as God might, rather than judging them for not meeting our standards — or even judging them for what we perceive as them judging us?To discuss these issues, we brought back a trusted friend and mentor, Patrick Mason. Patrick is the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University, and a frequent guest on this show and advisor to Faith Matters. He's spoken and written quite a bit on this topic, including in his book Planted. He was an amazing conversation partner as we worked our way through some of these questions. We can't thank him enough for coming back on.As a note, we referenced our recent Restore gathering several times in the conversation, including presentations that were given by Brian McLaren, Jared Halverson, and Jody Moore. We also reference a few faith development frameworks that you'll hear, including Brian's which you can learn more about in his book Faith After Doubt.

If you are a regular listener, you know that I value science and spirituality in my episodes. And they both play a significant role in my parenting. I love learning about and sharing scientific research that can help us guide our children toward the best outcomes, and I love nurturing my children toward that spiritual wholeness that cannot be quantified, and joining you as you do the same for yours. Unfortunately, we live in a secular time when faith and religion are often forced to take a back seat to science, leaving a gaping hole that cannot be filled in any other way. That's why I invited Jared Halverson (religious scholar and creator/host of the podcast, Unshaken Saints), to talk about the important role of spirituality and religious practice in raising today's kids and what we can do to nurture both.

For today's episode, we're really excited to bring on Jared Halverson.Jared shares with us a really important concept he calls “proving contraries,” —something we've talked a little bit about on the podcast before using the term “polarities.” He spoke with us about how recognizing these polarities can help us understand our own strengths and weaknesses, how attributes that are positive, taken too far, almost always become problematic, and how wrestling with contraries is essential in a life full of growth and meaning.Jared Halverson is an associate professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University, and has taught religion courses at the high school and college level since 1998. He studied history and religious education at BYU and earned a PhD in American religious history at Vanderbilt University, focusing on secularization, faith loss, and anti-religious rhetoric. He is frequently involved with interfaith dialogue, has been a featured speaker in both devotional and academic settings across the country. He also hosts a popular YouTube channel and podcast called “Unshaken.” We're also really excited that Jared will be speaking at Restore, Faith Matters' gathering taking place in October. You can find out more about that at faithmatters.org/restore.Join us for Restore: A Faith Matters Gathering on October 7-8 in Salt Lake City. Learn more and register here.

Bill and RFM review a handful of clips from LDS Apologist, Jared Halverson. The discussion revolves around the games apologists play. These often include creating a framework and solutions to problems that to the believer seem tenable but when closely examined often hinge on fallacies or irrational thinking. The Apologist sees creating plausibility as a… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play

Bill and RFM review a handful of clips from LDS Apologist, Jared Halverson. The discussion revolves around the games apologists play. These often include creating a framework and solutions to problems that to the believer seem tenable but when closely examined often hinge on fallacies or irrational thinking. The Apologist sees creating plausibility as a… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play

Bill and RFM review a handful of clips from LDS Apologist, Jared Halverson. The discussion revolves around the games apologists play. These often include creating a framework and solutions to problems that to the believer seem tenable but when closely examined often hinge on fallacies or irrational thinking. The Apologist sees creating plausibility as a… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play The post Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Bill and RFM review a handful of clips from LDS Apologist, Jared Halverson. The discussion revolves around the games apologists play. These often include creating a framework and solutions to problems that to the believer seem tenable but when closely examined often hinge on fallacies or irrational thinking. The Apologist sees creating plausibility as a… Read More »Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play The post Mormonism LIVE: 077: Jared Halverson & The Games Apologists Play appeared first on Mormon Discussion by Bill Reel.

Enjoy our discussion of "Divine Paradoxes," how we can learn to "hold opposites" in our lives, and why it's worth the effort to do so. Also, check out www.lifeinspiredcoach.com for more information. Find the YouTube video with Jared Halverson that is referenced in this class here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9_bN7EFOc

In Still Rowing episode 49, host Tara McCausland and CES instructor and sought after speaker, Jared Halverson, discuss the history of and need for priesthood keys, the difference between priesthood authority and priesthood power, and the important truth that women and men in the church have access to both. They also discuss the power that stems from making and keeping temple covenants, how priesthood covenants and ordinances prepare us to meet God, and the key difference between temple worthiness vs. temple readiness. Check out Jared's exceptional Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpumfWNEXE5YbL5QMjg5agA

In this week's episode we welcome religious scholar, Jared Halverson, to discuss navigating faith doubts and crises.  Jared Halverson has been teaching religious classes for Youth and Adults since 1998. He currently works with Utah's Religious Institute and prior to that he was the director of Religious Studies in Nashville, TN. While in Nashville, he earned his second Master's Degree in American Religious History at Vanderbilt where he is also currently completing his doctorate in the same field with an emphasis on Anti-religious rhetoric.  Jared currently hosts a podcast and YouTube channel entitled, "Unshaken" where he discusses "Come Follow Me" curriculum from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  For more discussions with Jared on various gospel topics, you can follow him at:  https://www.youtube.com/c/Unshaken/videos or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fromthemouthsofbabes/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fromthemouthsofbabes/support

Today we are joined by Jared Halverson. Jared is an Institute Teacher at the University of Utah, he has spent time doing postgraduate work studying American Religious History (specifically studying Anti-religious rhetoric) at Vanderbilt University, and has a YouTube Channel called "Unshaken." In this interview, we discuss a variety of "contraries." We talk about how to balance giving validity to our spiritual experiences while being open to the fact that there's a lot we don't know. We also discuss finding the balance between Divinity and Humanity when it comes to the way we look at prophets. If you'd like to check out his YouTube Channel check out the link below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpumfWNEXE5YbL5QMjg5agA

Today is day 20 of #lighttheworld, read a verse of Luke 2:1-20 virtually and try to get someone else to read the next verse, tag on social media or something. Also, the link below is to follow along with one of my favorite ways to study these days which is with Jared Halverson from Unshaken on YouTube and Saints unshaken on podcasts, along with today's reading dive into the Christmas condescension episode and learn more about Christ and his perfect birth, purpose, life and ability to save! Enjoy your sabbath! https://youtu.be/OVixPwPK6K0 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken-saints/id1535358465?i=1000501099459 https://comeuntochrist.org/light-the-world-2020/dec-20-looping-luke-2

Brother Jared Halverson has been an institute teacher at the University of Utah for the past six years. He hails originally from Los Angeles. His YouTube channel and podcast, “Unshaken,” helps people study the scriptures. He and Sister Halverson are former residents of Tennessee where Brother Halverson studied in the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University, where he is now a PhD candidate in Historical Studies with a focus on American religious history. While attending Vanderbilt, he sometimes was called upon to speak to college classes or to non-LDS congregations in the Nashville community to explain his religious beliefs, especially during the Mitt Romney presidential run. Bro. Halverson was an avid athlete in high school (football and track) and interacted with a broad spectrum of religions among his boyhood friends. He served a Spanish speaking mission. Highlights 05:20: Feeling at home as a religious minority. 07:15: Guidance to leaders confronted by tough gospel questions. Conviction brings courage. 10:30: Open your mouth and it shall be filled (D&C 84), if you are prepared. The Holy Ghost can help us remember things we have studied. Respect people's questions. Study; learn from experience/mistakes. 14:50: Being defensive can offend the Spirit and invite contention. Unity, not just orthodoxy, is vital. Seek to understand. Sometimes being loving will earn us a second conversation with someone whereas being overly bold will not. Open your ears and the heat will evaporate (elephants). Don't stomp around with big head and sharp tusk like elephants, which also have a thick skin. Create safe space for questions. 27:00: Be grateful for faith of others. Brother Halverson has worshiped with Quakers, Bahai, Evangelicals, Catholics, etc. Beauty is everywhere. The Church has a monopoly on a few things but not all good things. Holy envy. Some Evangelicals are concerned about “cheap grace” too. 32:00: Responding to questions about grace. Just as Martin Luther may have overcorrected in breaking away from Catholicism, have we overcorrected in not trying to understand grace? Toxic perfectionism. Serving God does not mean we are trying to earn His love. The Book of Mormon addresses grace often. Joseph Smith spoke of proving contraries. Jesus was justice and mercy combined. Broad brush answers may be just what half the class needs and not at all what another half needs at a given time. People are all over the map. It's often difficult to have a pat answer that speaks to all of them. Ministering visits are an opportunity for one-on-one, tailor-made dialogue. 41:25: General authority discourses, of necessity, often speak to the masses who are at different places of spiritual development. Alma 42 is dissected as to Alma's balance in teaching his son Corianton about justice and mercy. 45:32: Don't make interfaith activities a covert missionary operation. God has made ample provision to bring us all home. Do not lessen your zeal but show an increase in patience. Cheer on people in other faiths who are doing good things. 47:30: Interfaith work. The meaning of“ward.” Be a good neighbor. Brother Halverson was clearly a religious minority in his Tennessee neighborhood. Find common goals with which to team up. Non-members sometimes don't trust our intentions. Based on doctrine and practice, our church can be patient because of what we know about temple work and spirit world. 53:30: Come Follow Me YouTube channel “Unshaken.” Many people's scripture study habits are changing for the better during Covid-19. Striking a balance between external resources available vs pure scripture study. The purpose of scripture study is not merely an academic exercise but to draw us closer to God. We have eternal life in Christ, not the scriptures per se. Scriptures as a signpost or burning bush to get our attention. How does the phrase “Expectation without education is frustration” apply to scripture study?

Jared Halverson talks to us on how we can remain authentic to our own faith as we find unity with those who have left our faith and those who are not of our faith.