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Unshaken Saints

Unshaken Saints

By: Jared Halverson
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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.
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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.
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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.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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  • 2 Kings 1-13 - Passing the Mantle
    Jul 7 2026

    When the whirlwind took Elijah up into heaven, Elisha didn't just inherit a cloak—he inherited a double portion of a heavy prophetic mantle. If your life currently feels like a series of dry brooks, empty oil jars, or overwhelming spiritual battles, Elisha's ministry provides the exact roadmap to help you find the living water. Summary: In this episode, we deep dive into the masterclass of faith found in 2 Kings 1–13. We move from the final, fiery testimonies of Elijah to the intimate, life-giving miracles of Elisha, tracking how God continues to validate and empower His chosen servants across generations.

    Passing the Mantle: We break down the beautiful, unwavering loyalty of Elisha to Elijah and what it truly means to receive a "double portion" of spiritual power through humility and close proximity.

    The Widow's Oil and the Shunammite's Son: We analyze the biology of these miracles, where God takes the tiny resources we have available—a single pot of oil or a small chamber—and multiplies them to preserve life.

    The Healing of Naaman: We dissect the pride of the Syrian captain who wanted a spectacular display but was commanded to wash seven times in a muddy river. Discover why small, simple things are the hardest for the natural man to accept.

    Eyes to See: When the Syrian army surrounds Elisha and his servant, we see the ultimate contrast between physical sight and spiritual vision. Learn how to look past the visible opposition to see the mountains filled with horses and chariots of fire.

    The Power of Elisha's Bones: We conclude with the bizarre and beautiful final miracle of Elisha, where even his dead bones have the power to resurrect a man, proving that our covenant connections to the prophets outlive mortality itself.

    Call-to-Action:Are you standing at the edge of your own "Jordan River," wondering if the power that was with the giants of the past is still available to you today? What is the "muddy river" the Lord is asking you to wash in right now? Let’s talk about it in the comments below. To keep your testimony firmly anchored and "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video! Chapter

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Inroduction

    0:03:53 Elijah and the Captains of 50

    0:20:57 Elisha's Loyalty to Elijah

    0:31:11 Elijah Caught Up to Heaven

    0:40:45 Passing the Mantle

    0:56:26 Salting the Spring

    1:01:52 Mocking Bald Elisha

    1:09:37 Victory Over he Enemies of Israel

    1:23:04 The Widow's Oil

    1:32:31 Making Room for the Prophet

    1:42:26 Raising the Woman's Son

    2:06:00 Embodying the Condescension of Christ

    2:12:22 Replacing Bad with Good and Inadequacy with Abundance

    2:16:22 Naaman the Leper

    2:45:15 Gehazi's Greed

    3:01:38 Floating Iron

    3:09:00 Eyes to See

    3:18:28 Scarcity and Abundance

    3:40:50 Seeing a Fuure You're Meant to Avoid

    3:55:15 Choosing the Wrong Side of the Family Tree

    4:02:51 The Death of Jezebel and the End of Ahab's Line

    4:15:51 Jehosheba, Jehoiada, & the Return of the King

    4:29:08 Repairing the Temple

    4:41:05 Losing a Righteous Influence

    4:48:14 The Death of Elisha

    4:56:13 Conclusion

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    4 hrs and 42 mins
  • 1 Kings 12-22 - Elijah's Ministry and Miracles
    Jul 1 2026

    When Elijah stood on Mount Carmel, he challenged an entire nation: "How long halt ye between two opinions?" In a world pulling us in a thousand different directions, are we trying to keep one foot in Zion and the other in Babylon, or are we ready to let God prevail?

    Summary: In this episode, we explore the dramatic events of 1 Kings 12-22 . We transition from the massive building projects of Solomon to the fractured, divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah, uncovering the crucial role of the prophets in calling a drifting people back to their covenants.

    The Division of the Kingdom: We analyze the critical leadership mistakes of Rehoboam, who rejected the wise counsel of the elders to double down on burdens, and Jeroboam, who created a convenient, counterfeit religion to keep his people from the Temple.

    The Test of Exact Obedience: We study the sobering and tragic story of the unnamed younger man of God in 1 Kings 13, discovering why resisting temptation once doesn't mean the trial is over.

    The Widow of Zarephath: We look closely at Elijah's interactions with a starving widow in Zidon, learning how her willingness to put God's prophet first turned a final, meager meal into a continuous source of life.

    The Fire on Mount Carmel: We break down Elijah's epic confrontation with the 450 prophets of Baal, analyzing how Jehovah systematically dismantled and discredited the Canaanite pantheon.

    The Still Small Voice: After the fire, wind, and earthquake, Elijah finds God not in the spectacular displays, but in the quiet, inner whisper. We talk about the loneliness of leadership and how the Lord reminds us that we are never as alone as we think.

    Call-to-Action: Elijah repaired the broken altar of the Lord before he called down the fire. What is one "broken altar" or spiritual habit in your life that needs to be repaired this week? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If you are ready to stop halting between two opinions and build an "Unshaken" faith, please like, subscribe, and share this video!

    Chapter Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    2:54 Rehoboam's Lack of Wisdom

    25:10 Jeroboam's Lack of Faith

    1:02:06 Visions of a Blind Seer

    1:23:10 Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath

    2:03:08 Elijah and the Priests of Baal

    2:44:02 Hearing the Still, Small Voice

    3:06:27 Ahab and Jezebel

    3:24:00 Conclusion

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    3 hrs and 27 mins
  • 2 Samuel 11-1 Kings 11 - The Fall of David and the Wisdom of Solomon
    Jun 26 2026

    He was a man after God’s own heart, a conqueror of giants, and the builder of an empire. Yet, a single evening on a rooftop changed everything. If Israel’s most brilliant and wise kings could fall so completely to the flesh and the world, what does it take for us to stand steady today?

    Summary: In this heavy but necessary episode, we dive into the tragic and cautionary text of 2 Samuel 11 through 1 Kings 11. We analyze the United Kingdom of Israel at its absolute peak of wealth, wisdom, and power, and dissect the exact vulnerabilities that fractured a golden age.

    The Rooftop Blueprint: We map the micro-steps of David's tragedy—from staying home when he should have been at war, to seeing, looking, inquiring, and taking. We learn why the Savior raised the bar to the level of the heart to stop this momentum before it kills us spiritually.

    The Cost of the Cover-Up: We uncover the horrific length David went to in order to hide his sin, culminating in the calculated sacrifice of the fiercely loyal Uriah.

    Thou Art the Man: We break down Nathan’s masterful parable of the ewe lamb and analyze why David was so blind to his own hypocrisy until the prophet held up the mirror.

    The Sins of the Children: We witness the agonizing reality of the law of the harvest as David reaps the whirlwind within his own family tree—exploring the tragedy of Amnon and Tamar, and the heartbreaking rebellion of Absalom.

    The Wisdom and Wealth of Solomon: We transition to 1 Kings to study Solomon's blank check from God. We celebrate his request for an "understanding heart" to judge with empathy rather than cold calculation, but trace how wealth, materialism, and political alliances slowly sapped his spiritual strength.

    The Temple vs. The Palace: We contrast the seven years spent building the House of the Lord with the thirteen years Solomon spent building his own massive palace, asking ourselves: "Whose kingdom are we truly trying to build?"

    Call-to-Action: Saul fell to pride, David fell to the flesh, and Solomon fell to worldliness. Which of these three areas is the adversary currently using to target your foundation? Let’s have an honest, supportive discussion in the comments below. To safeguard your discipleship and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of Christ’s relentless redemption!

    Chapter Timestamps:

    0:00 David & Bathsheba

    42:05 David's Sin Is Revealed

    1:00:24 Amnon & Tamar

    1:21:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation

    2:38:24 Absalom's Rebellion

    2:57:50 The Death of Absalom

    2:06:41 Recovering from Rebellion

    2:29:56 A Psalm of David

    2:37:23 The Arm of Flesh

    2:55:35 Conclusion

    2:56:32 David's Last Days

    2:59:45 Solomon as Successor

    3:21:24 The Wisdom of Solomon

    3:35:33 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child

    3:47:39 Largeness of Heart

    3:54:27 Building the Temple

    4:15:34 Cedar & Gold

    4:23:57 The Dedication of the Temple

    4:49:32 Wisdom or Wealth?

    4:54:02 Worldliness & Materialism

    5:11:06 Conclusion

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    5 hrs and 16 mins
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