

Unshaken Saints
Jared Halverson
Seismic shifts in the religious and secular landscapes are destabilizing the faith of millions. Join religious educator Jared Halverson as he explores restored scripture, doctrine, history, and practice; examines patterns and pitfalls in navigating faith crisis; and wrestles with ways to make your faith unshaken.___________Hello my friends, I’m Jared Halverson and this is Unshaken. I’ve spent my life studying the scriptures, my professional career teaching them, and my education at a Bible-belt divinity school exploring ways they have been used and abused, attacked and defended. And I’d like to share with you some of the things I’ve learned. In March of 2020 I created a YouTube channel called Unshaken, and six months later we hit our one millionth view, as people around the world are eagerly pursuing an unshaken faith in God by immersing themselves in His word. More and more viewers have been asking for an audio-only version of the lessons on Unshaken, and this podcast is my attempt to meet those needs. What it lacks in the visuals shown on YouTube, or the polished sound of a podcast-only production, it hopefully makes up for in its accessibility to the drivers, joggers, and multi-taskers out there who want to study their scriptures “on the go.” To you, welcome to our verse-by-verse, Come Follow Me study of the scriptures. I pray that it helps your faith in Christ become unshaken.__________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.
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May 11, 2026 • 5h 7min
The Book of Deuteronomy: Choose Life
A close reading of Moses’s final sermon and why he frames law as persuasive storytelling. They unpack the Shema’s call to love God and the push to teach faith to the next generation. They warn about prosperity’s danger and argue for inward transformation over mere ritual. The arc builds to the dramatic choice presented in Deuteronomy: life or death, blessing or curse.

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May 5, 2026 • 6h 7min
The Book of Numbers: Look and Live
A lively dive into the Book of Numbers, tracing why Israel wandered and how spiritual friction stalls progress. Topics include the spy reports and contrasting faith vs fear, the brazen serpent’s simple call to look and live, challenges to prophetic authority, and the daughters of Zelophehad affirming individual agency within divine order.

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Apr 28, 2026 • 4h 50min
The Book of Leviticus: Holiness to the Lord
They trek through the temple symbolism in Exodus and Leviticus, showing how offerings, garments, and the Tabernacle point to Christ. They unpack the five sacrifices, purification rituals, and the Day of Atonement. They highlight holiness laws, the repeated “I am the Lord” refrain, and how consecration and sacred time shape communal and personal covenant life.

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Apr 20, 2026 • 6h 40min
Exodus 19-34 - Moses at Mount Sinai
A sweeping look at Sinai’s call to be a holy, priestly people and the sacred pattern of the Tabernacle. Short segments trace the Ten Commandments, Sabbath, and family ethics as protective boundaries. Rich symbolism of the ark, veil, and priestly garments is unpacked. The drama of the Golden Calf and God’s second chance rounds out the study.

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Apr 13, 2026 • 4h 3min
Exodus 14-18 - Parting the Waters
They unpack the Red Sea crossing and why a dead end became the path to deliverance. They explore manna, daily dependence, and the rules against hoarding. They examine water from the rock and the theme of sustaining leaders. They close with Jethro’s practical counsel on delegation and building sustainable leadership.

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Apr 6, 2026 • 3h 27min
Exodus 7-13 - Let My People Go
A deep dive into Exodus 7–13 exploring the ten plagues as judgments on Egyptian gods. Discussion of Pharaoh’s repeated half-commitments and the danger of shallow repentance. Close look at Passover rituals and how the unblemished lamb, bitter herbs, and blood point to the Atonement. Reflections on leaving “Egypt” fully and following God’s guidance into the wilderness.

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Apr 4, 2026 • 3h 22min
Exodus 1-6 - The Burning Bush
They trace Israel’s slide from family intimacy to national bondage and the danger of cultural forgetting. Courageous women who defied oppression get spotlighted. Moses’ five excuses and God’s repeated reassurances are explored. The burning bush and the revelation of the sacred name draw attention to God’s presence amid weakness. The paradox of increased hardship after obedience is also examined.

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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 14min
Not-So-Good Friday: Easter's Permission to Feel
They unpack why a sacred day of suffering feels devastating for those who lived it. They trace the Stations of the Cross and the gap between Friday’s grief and Sunday’s victory. They argue for honoring sorrow, show how lament is woven through scripture, and explain why a broken heart can open space for deeper light and honest faith.

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Mar 16, 2026 • 3h 18min
Genesis 42-50 - Joseph and His Brothers
A dramatic family reunion unfolds as long-buried guilt confronts a famine-driven reunion. Tough tests reveal who has truly changed and one brother offers himself in another’s place. A rise to power leads to mercy, surprising reversals, and strategic blessings for future tribes. The close ties between ancient promises and later prophetic threads are explored.

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Mar 15, 2026 • 3h 6min
Genesis 37-41 - Joseph's Coat of Many Colors
They unpack the meaning behind Joseph’s ketonet passim and why his coat signaled a birthright. They trace Joseph’s fall into the pit, sale to Egypt, and rise in Potiphar’s house. They examine his refusal of temptation and his gift for interpreting dreams. They highlight the parallels between Joseph and Jesus and how providence shapes a life from prison to palace.


