unshaken
SHORING UP YOUR TRUST IN CHRIST
OUR MISSION
UNSHAKEN is dedicated to building faith in Jesus Christ and in the principles of His restored gospel.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
MEET JARED
Jared Halverson is a dedicated lover of the word of God, a passion that has taken him on a journey through the Bible belt and divinity school, where he specialized in anti-religious rhetoric.Currently an Associate Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University Provo, Jared is committed to teaching young adults how to discover their Savior within the pages of scripture. Throughout his life, he has proved Nephi‘s promise that the words of Christ will teach us all things that we should do. Alongside his wife, Emily, Jared is the proud parent of five children.
EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History, BYU
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Master of Arts (MA) in Religious Education, BYU
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Master of Arts (MA) & Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in American Religious History, Vanderbilt University (Specialization: History of Secularization, Faith Loss, and Anti-Religious Rhetoric)
THE BOOK OF MORMON
CHANGES US
As amazing as the Book of Mormon stories are, maybe the greatest Book of Mormon stories are the ones that involve you and me. That’s the power of scripture, that it draws us in and changes us through the process of study.
-- Jared Halverson
90-SECOND HIGHLIGHTS
BOOK OF MORMON PRINCIPLES
Be uplifted with powerful moments based on Come Follow Me's curriculum for individuals, teachers, leaders, and families.
![Drop a 💙 if You Love Christmas Music That, Witnesses of Christ!
Today’s Advent is shared through the beautiful music of @Carrieyostmusic
@angiemaek and @monicascottmusic and their song “WITNESS of CHRISTMAS.”
>>> We are so grateful for Carrie, Angie,
and Monica—musicians and composers
whose children’s music beautifully points
hearts to Christ.
Drop a 💙 if you love them too.
[Music and footage used with proper license.]
— This song is such a reminder
that the heart of this season isn’t just
about lights and gifts, but about love,
faith, and the miracle we still witness
every year.
#witnessofchristmas #christmasmusic #tistheseason #unshakensaints #womenwhochoosefaith
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![Day 19 Unshaken Saints’ Advent Brought to you by— @WomenWhoChooseFaith and @bro_jonathanwrigley
Tap 💙 if You Believe in the Messages of Angels!
[Christmas Starfall courtesy of Shift Worship, used with proper license by WWCF.]
Do we realize what a significant role
angels had in the Nativity story?
>>> Nobody knew that night, only those
who believed the messages of the
ANGELS!
From the angel first coming to Mary
saying,
“Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.” “
And an angel coming to Joseph …
“Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.”
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Nobody knew that night
Only those who were TOLD
Nobody knew that night
Only those who HEARD
The wonder
Of the SAVIOR’S BIRTH
The dazzling brightness
In the HEAVENS
The quiet pondering of a MOTHER’S HEART
Nobody knew that night
Only those who BELIEVED
The message of the ANGELS.
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#faithfulwomen #christianwomen #ldsFamily #believe
This is the light of Christmas—
Love coming down, Jesus!](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/600626138_2016475655802351_5367895588545950981_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=S6fnlaGZ4pYQ7kNvwGYBdP5&_nc_oc=AdlcPOmrKUfJ3t7-NY2uLGCztkLPnUT6IaGLvkAFmauT5LKXJCRI5uzrLHQOn3gxd5k&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=vpbxjbwkw107_Rg_OQVawA&oh=00_AfkQ5H-E5Vm7t0oeICpNmLYVoNdOT4JZBN1YPEWhCZnjwA&oe=694EAE32)
![Drop a 💙 for Jared’s deep dive into The Family Proclamation— PART 4
>>> Did you notice that the first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood?
“He {God} was going to pronounce them
{Adam and Eve] husband and wife even
before they partook of the forbidden fruit,
which means their marriage was meant to
last eternally.
God couldn't say, till death do you part
because death was not in the vocabulary
yet.
Okay, God always intended family to be
forever, but he also intended it to be more
than husband and wife alone.”
Jared
Scripture: The Family Proclamation
Topic: Eternal Families 2
*Grateful to Faith Matters for assisting Jared with his reels.
>>> To WATCH the Unshaken video of Jared speaking on
this topic visit: YouTube Unshaken
To learn more about The Proclamation see @churchofjesuschrist and
@thefamilyproclamation
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![Drop a 💙 for Jared’s favorite Article of Faith—
“We believe all that God has revealed [that's the past] all that he does now reveal [that's the present] and we believe that he will yet reveal [there's the future] many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.”
>>> 9th Article of Faith
“I can trust in that, and so can the church
collectively, because we're not done yet.
This is an ongoing restoration that
requires ongoing revelation.
So thank heaven for Priesthood power
and authority.
Thank heaven for organizations and
offices and servants of the living God.
Thank heaven for spiritual gifts in all
their varieties.
Thank heaven for scripture that grounds
us and revelation that lifts us to heaven so
that God can continue to lead His church.”
Jared
Scripture: Articles of Faith / 5-9
Topic: The Church of Jesus Christ
*Grateful to Faith Matters for assisting Jared with his reels.
>>> To WATCH the Unshaken video of Jared speaking on this topic visit: YouTube Unshaken
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![Here’s a Simple and Fun Way to Keep Christ at the Center for Christmas…
Tap ❤️ for a Birthday Party for JESUS!
FREE 15 PDF files
—Instant Download Birthday Party Prints, Games, [Nativity Memory and Wandering Wisemen Hunt] and Activities!
…Our gift to you
from… @unshakensaints @womenwhochoosefaith @ldspreppergirl
>>> Love this?
Then SHARE it!
Whether you are a parent or grandparent,
this Christmas, let’s make it MORE
about JESUS!
Throw a birthday party to celebrate HIM with party decorations and fun activity printables
to play at your party.
So gather your loved ones, friends, or
neighbors to celebrate the true reason for
the season.
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![Love came down and lit the world — Jesus with us.
Today’s Advent message is shared through the beautiful music of @shawnaedwardsmusic and her song “He Is the Gift.”
[He is the Gift music and footage courtesy of Shawna Edwards Music, used with proper license.]
Her lyrics remind us that behind every light, every carol, and every act of giving is the Savior who came to be with us.
✨ “He is the light that shines from the star…” — His light still breaks into our darkness.
✨ “He is the shepherd watching over us all…” — His care still holds and guides us.
✨ “A Savior born that we might live…” — Love Himself came down to lift us up.
When the lights fade and the moments pass, He remains—the gift that never leaves and the light that never dims.
This Christmas, may we look for Him in every place His love still shines.
He is the gift.
@shawnaedwardsmusic #shawnaedwardsmusic
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![Tap 💙 for More Insights by Jared into Plural Marriage—
“Joseph wrestled.
Brigham wrestled.
Violet Kimball wrestled.
Heber Kimball wrestled.
They wrestled over these things [plural
marriage] but they gained a testimony,
and it’s not my place to question it…
They gained a testimony that God was
behind this commandment, behind this
exception, just like he was behind the
rule.” [—Thou shalt not kill, yet Abraham
commanded to offer his son Isaac – an
exception to the rule.] Jared
PLEASE NOTE: It is impossible to capture Jared’s insights on plural marriage within just a few minutes for an Instagram reel. Please go to Jared’s Unshaken YouTube channel to watch the full video on this topic. April and Ralph
Scripture: Doctrine and Covenants 132:34-36
Topic: Abrahamic Tests
*Grateful to Faith Matters for assisting Jared with his reels.
>>> To WATCH the Unshaken video of Jared speaking on this topic visit: YouTube Unshaken
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2-HOUR DEEP DIVES
BOOK OF MORMON PRINCIPLES
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A NOTE FROM UNSHAKEN'S DIRECTORS
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Our mission is to build faith in Jesus Christ and the principles of His restored gospel.
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Our vision is bringing Professor Jared Halverson's lectures and scripture classes to as many people as possible, that faith may increase in the world.
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We are committed to sharing additional unshaken voices of faith, aiming to strengthen and shore up your trust in Christ.
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We bear witness to and share our own unshaken testimonies of our Savior Jesus Christ, declaring Him as the Messiah, our Redeemer, and THE WAY!
April & Ralph Sorbonne