Best Jared Halverson Podcasts (2025)

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The Untold Story of the Church’s Young Women Organization - Lisa Olsen Tait and James Goldberg 1:04:03

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Today we’re so excited to share a conversation about the new book Carry On, a rich and thoughtful history of the church’s Young Women organization. This project has been ten years in the making, created by historians Lisa Olsen Tait, James Goldberg, Amber C. Taylor, and the late Kate Holbrook. Joining us today to talk about the project are Lisa and…

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D&C 71-75 - Confronting Anti-Mormonism 1:32:05

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An in-depth study of D&C 71-75, revelations given during a time when the Church was facing anti-Mormonism in Ohio, requiring Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon to pause their work on the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible to confront the falsehoods being spread by apostate Ezra Booth. Also, insights into mixed-faith marriages, dealing with rejection…

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I'm Still Here - John Gustav-Wrathall and Allison Dayton at Restore 33:30

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Today, we’re sharing a really special session from last year’s Faith Matters gathering, Restore. This conversation has really stayed with us, and we're so grateful we get to share it with you now. It begins with a short, beautiful film—we’d highly recommend heading to our YouTube channel if you’d like to watch it. You’ll hear John Gustav-Wrathall s…

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D&C 67-70 - Treasuring Scripture 1:36:54

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An in-depth study of D&C 67-70, revelations regarding the publication of what would eventually become the Doctrine and Covenants. What is the worth of the word? What does it mean to be stewards over the revelations of God? What do we have in the scriptures before us? 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:19 The Divine Dare 19:45 Seeing God and What He H…

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Divorced in a Family-Centered Church - A Conversation with Anna Lott 55:51

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Today we’re excited to share our conversation with Anna Lott, and we’re especially thinking of those who are walking—or have walked—the path of divorce. Anna is the host of the Solo Saints podcast and retreats, and she’s become a thoughtful and compassionate voice in our community—especially for those who often feel like their experiences don’t qui…

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D&C 64-66 - God Wants Your Heart 1:36:49

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An in-depth study of D&C 64-66, revelations given as elders are preparing to go to Zion and are looking for direction from heaven, along with an inspired prayer God wants us to offer, and some specific counsel given to someone with specific questions. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:37 Imperfect Leaders 20:22 Forgiveness, Love, & Law 38:20 Tithing…

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Lifting the Ban: The Untold Story of the 1978 Revelation - A Conversation with Matthew Harris 1:11:40

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This week—June 9th—marks the 47th anniversary of the 1978 revelation that ended the Church’s 126-year ban on Black members receiving the priesthood and entering the temple. It’s a moment we often point to with reverence and gratitude—but the story we’ve inherited about how it happened is, in many ways, incomplete. To help us understand more fully w…

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D&C 60-63 - Dangers on the Waters 1:36:32

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An in-depth study of D&C 60-63, revelations given as various Church members are traveling back to Kirtland from Missouri. A daylight vision of the destroyer upon the waters troubles the Saints, who are taught how to navigate more than the river they happened to be traveling on. How do we traverse the currents of culture? How do we find solid "gospe…

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What We Owe Each Other - An Episode from Article 13 29:14

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Today, we’re so excited to share something brand new with you—the very first episode of a new podcast we’re launching here at Faith Matters. It’s called Article 13. This new narrative podcast brings together cutting-edge research and spiritual wisdom to explore creative paths toward a more connected and compassionate world. As our society grows inc…

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D&C 58-59 - Anxiously Engaged 1:39:33

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An in-depth study of D&C 58-59, a revelation laying out the "welcome mat" to the Saints who first began gathering to Zion, and a revelation offering a paradigm shift on commandments, and specifically speaking of the Sabbath Day. In many ways, the early Saints had no idea what they were stepping into when they arrived in Zion, yet they also had no i…

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God Loves your ADHD - A Conversation with Steven Sharp Nelson 1:13:11

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This week, we got to sit down with someone we’ve long admired and are so thrilled to finally have on the podcast—Steven Sharp Nelson, known to millions around the world as “The Cello Guy” from The Piano Guys. He’s a creative force and a pioneer in "cello-percussion"—where rhythm, melody, and movement come together in such creative and beautiful way…

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D&C 51-57 - Hastening the Work 1:27:34

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An in-depth study of D&C 51-57, a series of revelations that ultimately designated Independence, Missouri, as the "center place" for the establishment of Zion, and that guided the Saints in their attempts to build the Kingdom in both Kirtland and Independence. Despite being very time-bound in their original contexts, these revelations are surprisin…

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A Thoughtful Faith - A Conversation with Philip Barlow 57:51

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This week, we’re sharing a conversation with Phil Barlow about his new book, published by Faith Matters, called A Thoughtful Faith for the 21st Century. If that sounds familiar, it may be because Phil published the first volume back in 1986. That original collection included essays by Eugene England, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Francine Bennion, Richar…

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D&C 49-50- Darkness & Light 1:23:29

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An in-depth study of D&C 49-50, revelations intended to clarify true doctrine by exploring beliefs embraced by the Shakers, and by explaining what teaching and learning by the Spirit truly entail. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 6:38 Bible Bashing 20:57 Marriage Is Ordained of God 33:00 Dominion Over the Earth 41:55 False Philosophies 54:52 Spiritua…

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D&C 46-48 - Spiritual Gifts 1:24:01

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An in-depth study of D&C 46-48, revelations about spiritual gifts and who is allowed at Church, the writing of Church history, and principles concerning financial gain. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:05 Written Instructions or Spiritual Guidance 12:12 Visitors Welcome 25:15 The Purpose of Spiritual Gifts 36:54 To Know or to Believe 47:35 Paired G…

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Can Doubt be a Spiritual Gift? A Conversation with Terryl Givens & Jared Halverson 1:10:19

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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. Tog…

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Episode 194 - With guests McArthur Krishna & Anne Pimentel--why hoping and believing in change matters 44:24

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Join Tiffany as she has a conversation with authors, McArthur Krishna & Anne Pimentel of the recent book, Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion. You can purchase the book HERE.By Allyson Reynolds and Tiffany Sowby

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Heavenly Mother's Day - A Conversation with McArthur Krishna 41:26

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With Mother’s Day coming up, we’re so honored to bring you this conversation with McArthur Krishna about her new book, Mother in Heaven: A Gospel Topics Essay Study Guide. The doctrine of Heavenly Mother is one of the most beautiful and distinctive Latter-Day Saint teachings—but for many, it’s still unfamiliar territory. McArthur and her co-authors…

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D&C 45 - Christ, Our Advocate 1:22:57

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An in-depth study of D&C 45, a revelation describing the Savior's role as our Advocate with the Father, signs of the times before the Second Coming, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, finding safety in the city of Zion, and more. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:31 Our Defense Attorney 13:19 Thick Sink, Soft Heart 24:31 Strangers and Pilgrims 32:41 Be…

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Seventy Times Seven - A Conversation with Chad Ford 1:03:48

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This week, we’re so glad to be sharing a conversation with our friend Chad Ford. Chad is a conflict mediator, peace educator, and associate professor of religious studies at Utah State University. He’s spent decades working in some of the most entrenched conflict zones in the world—from the Middle East to South Africa to Northern Ireland. He’s also…

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D&C 41-44 - Laws of the Lord 1:33:06

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An in-depth study of D&C 41-44, revelations regarding the settlement of the Saints in Ohio, the laws of the Lord (particularly the Law of Consecration), and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 4:27 Agency & Obedience 16:48 The Proper Grip 22:53 Teaching Principles 35:26 The Law of Consecration 56:26 Dangers for Rich an…

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Episode 193 - The uber wealthy going to space, importance of due process in the USA, and Utah's ban on the pride flag 48:02

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Join Allyson and Tiffany as they each share three things they can't stop thinking about. And of course...they'll share their latest favorite things. 10 minute space trip "First Woman" has disappeared from the NASA website, which has also been stripped of promises to put a woman and person of colour on the Moon NASA removes graphic novel NASA asked …

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Easter Is for Everybody - A Conversation with Amanda Suarez and Jon Ogden 53:23

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With Easter just a few days away, we’re so excited to share this conversation with Amanda Suarez and Jon Ogden. Amanda and Jon are two of the co-founders of Uplift Kids, a lesson library and curriculum that helps families explore spirituality, values, and emotional health together. Amanda is a school psychologist and certified conscious parenting c…

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D&C 37-40 - Becoming One 1:25:55

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An in-depth study of D&C 37-40, revelations regarding the gathering to Ohio, preparing the Saints for the Law of Consecration, and addressing the making and keeping (or not keeping) of covenants. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:30 Giving Counsel, Honoring Choice 13:45 Completing the Triange 26:14 Consecration 42:34 A Cure for Commercialism 55:04 W…

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How to Have a Conversation with God - A Conversation with Adam Miller & Rosalynde Welch 1:05:16

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This week, we’re so excited to welcome Adam Miller and Rosalynde Welch to talk about their brand-new book, Seven Visions. This book is an exploration of seven visionary experiences in the Doctrine and Covenants—moments where heaven and earth meet in powerful and sometimes surprising ways. Through these visions, Adam and Rosalynde invite us to consi…

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Easter Message 2025 1:24:58

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An exploration of some of the key phrases in the Gospel accounts of Easter Sunday, together with lessons that emerge from applying these phrases. 0:00 Introduction 9:07 "Truly This Man Was the Son of God" 18:39 "Make It as Sure as Ye Can" 28:42 "Fear Not Ye, For I Know Ye Seek Jesus" 37:03 "Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead" 46:06 "Ought Not Ch…

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Episode 192 - The Hands Off protest, Jared Halverson listening to women, and Donald Trump's destruction 58:51

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Join Allyson and Tiffany as they each share three things they couldn't stop thinking about plus three of their favorite things. Listening to Women--Jared Halverson Meryl Streep on the Language of Men Five Calls app Favorite Things Jewelry separator Surface on Apple TV The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore Alternate Reality podcast T…

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Changemakers - A Conversation with McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel 1:06:50

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This week, we’re really excited to share a conversation about a brand-new Children’s book called Changemakers by McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel, with beautiful artwork by Jessica Sarah Beach. The book is a powerful and much-needed affirmation, especially in a moment when many women are quietly wondering where they fit. Through stories from scri…

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D&C 30-36 - Messages for Missionaries 1:17:26

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An in-depth study of D&C 30-36, revelations to various individuals being called to serve missions, as well as a revelation to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon regarding the Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible. 0:00 Introduction and Overview 3:44 Missionary Fears 13:11 Senior Missionaries 23:00 Advice for Missionaries 32:17 The Eleventh Hour 41:55 F…

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Listening to Women: Jared Halverson hosts Aubrey Chaves, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, and Bethany Brady Spalding 1:01:24

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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 tren…

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The Blessings of a Quirky Ward - with James Goldberg 58:26

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We have a really fun episode for you today—We’re talking with James Goldberg about his delightful book Tales of the Chelm First Ward, which he co-wrote with his, wife Nicole Wilkes Goldberg, and his brother, Mattathias Singh. The book is a collection of fictional stories set in a Latter-day Saint ward in the imagined town of Chelm—a nod to Jewish f…

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D&C 29 - Christ's Second Coming 1:17:48

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An in-depth study of D&C 29, a revelation regarding the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, focusing on things that make that day "dreadful" and things that make it "great." 0:00 Introduction and Overview 2:21 - God's Good Will 14:08 The Gathering 24:53 Lesser Judges 33:42 The Limits of Good and Evil 41:32 Progression between Kingdoms? 54:22 Time to Lea…

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Episode 191 - Effectiveness of business boycotts, the danger of putting too much trust in church leaders, and the sweeping efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion 1:01:23

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Join Allyson and Tiffany as they each share three things they couldn't stop thinking about plus three of their favorite things. Forbes article about boycotts Utah Sex Abuse Case with the judge and fire chief Project 2025 tracking website White House webpage on ending all DEI initiatives What is the “flooding the zone” strategy? Article on the Penta…

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The Path of Descent - A Conversation with Mike Petrow 1:02:00

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This week, we’re joined by Mike Petrow, who serves as the Director of Formation, Faculty Relations, and Theological Foundations at the Center for Action and Contemplation. The CAC is a nonprofit founded by Father Richard Rohr that introduces seekers to the contemplative Christian path of transformation. Mike is intimately involved with the CAC’s Li…