Come Follow Me - Introduction to the Book of Mormon

[@jodie672]

I was 21. The missionaries asked me to read the Book of Mormon but for some reason I didn’t. One night, after teaching me a discussion, they left, and the warm, happy feeling left with them. I thought, I want that feeling to stay with me all the time, maybe if I read “that book” it might come back. So I sat down, opened the Book of Mormon and began to read, and there it was!! that feeling! Which I now know was the Holy Ghost, witnessing to me of its truth. And 30 years later it is still giving me that warm and happy feeling and the strength and power to endure 📖 😊 IT IS TRUE!

[@michaelcrowley9008]

❤ 😇 It is so true! Thank you for sharing your witness 😊

[@anthonybutler961]

Love your testimony ...!!! For me me it is and was the same.....that " feeling"......of course the Holy Ghost !!! Have a blessed day ❤

[@lauraleatherwood]

❤

[@breakingthelaws5379]

Thank you so much for your comment!❤️

[@jodie672]

@@breakingthelaws5379 You’re so very welcome ☺️

[@davidfrey5654]

The first time I read the Book of Mormon I was a 17 year old sailor in the Navy. The moment I started reading it, I could feel its power in my life. I’m 60 now and I still feel the same power when I read the Book of Mormon. It’s changed everything about my life.

[@rickhuntling7338]

How does it compare to the so called corrupted gospels and epistles as said by Joseph and Brigham?

[@Castle1nth3sky]

@@rickhuntling7338 what makes the gospel correct is that Joseph Smith and Brigham Young were given the priesthood and an opportunity to baptize others and having the same power from God like the apostles of old

[@rickhuntling7338]

@@Castle1nth3sky they say they there is a priesthood but it looks more like a Free Mason satanic ritual with lucifer's green apron, Masonic handshakes and square and compass on the vail, temples and your magic underwear. Apostles were never in a priesthood kid and why would there be? "IT IS FINISHED" ended the sacrificial system and the Hebrew priesthood. The sacrifice was completed on the ✝️. Does that cross offend you? The vail was ripped from top to bottom symbolizing free access to YHWH without a temple. CHRIST raised my Temple in three days and it dwells in my heart of flesh not LDS Ivory Towers. Your satanic cult resurrected a false vail reeking of satanic Lucifer the so called "light giver" blaspheming CHRIST ripping it from top to bottom. You've been indoctrinated to believe this Free Mason hocus pocus is from GOD and you're the "ONLY" true church in the latter days. Didn't you vow to "the power of lucifer's priesthood and put on his green apron? This might send you to Hell for believing the creature and not the creator. Your women say it is better they ate to know good and evil. They prefer the creature over the Creator Jn. 8:24 " I said therefore unto you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I AM ye shall die in your sins". That includes you kid. You and your Mormon buddies will die in your sins. JESUS said to the Pharisee in Jn. 8:58 " before Abraham was, I AM". 8:59 Then the Jews picked up stones to cast at them because JESUS confess HE is the I AM that I AM. You better study up on "the I AM that I AM. It is a statement eternal existence, no beginning no end. Heb. 9:3 describes JESUS Melchisedec of "without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the SON of GOD, abideth a Priest continually". The question to you is who do you believe? JESUS or Joseph Smith?

[@rickhuntling7338]

@@Castle1nth3skythey say they there is a priesthood but it looks more like a Free Mason satanic ritual with lucifer's green apron, Masonic handshakes and square and compass on the vail, temples and your magic underwear. Apostles were never in a priesthood kid and why would there be? "IT IS FINISHED" ended the sacrificial system and the Hebrew priesthood. The sacrifice was completed on the ✝. Does that cross offend you? The vail was ripped from top to bottom symbolizing free access to YHWH without a temple. CHRIST raised my Temple in three days and it dwells in my heart of flesh not LDS Ivory Towers. Your satanic cult resurrected a false vail reeking of satanic Lucifer the so called "light giver" blaspheming CHRIST ripping it from top to bottom. You've been indoctrinated to believe this Free Mason hocus pocus is from GOD and you're the "ONLY" true church in the latter days. Didn't you vow to "the power of lucifer's priesthood and put on his green apron? This might send you to Hell for believing the creature and not the creator. Your women say it is better they ate to know good and evil. They prefer the creature over the Creator Jn. 8:24 " I said therefore unto you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I AM ye shall die in your sins". That includes you kid. You and your Mormon buddies will die in your sins. JESUS said to the Pharisee in Jn. 8:58 " before Abraham was, I AM". 8:59 Then the Jews picked up stones to cast at them because JESUS confess HE is the I AM that I AM. You better study up on "the I AM that I AM. It is a statement eternal existence, no beginning no end. Heb. 9:3 describes JESUS Melchisedec of "without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the SON of GOD, abideth a Priest continually". The question to you is who do you believe? JESUS or Joseph Smith?

[@rickhuntling7338]

@@Castle1nth3sky they say they there is a priesthood but it looks more like a Free Mason satanic ritual with lucifer's green apron, Masonic handshakes and square and compass on the vail, temples and your magic underwear. Apostles were never in a priesthood kid and why would there be? "IT IS FINISHED" ended the sacrificial system and the Hebrew priesthood. The sacrifice was completed on the . Does that cross offend you? The vail was ripped from top to bottom symbolizing free access to YHWH without a temple. CHRIST raised my Temple in three days and it dwells in my heart of flesh not LDS Ivory Towers. Your satanic cult resurrected a false vail reeking of satanic Lucifer the so called "light giver" blaspheming CHRIST ripping it from top to bottom. You've been indoctrinated to believe this Free Mason hocus pocus is from GOD and you're the "ONLY" true church in the latter days. Didn't you vow to "the power of lucifer's priesthood and put on his green apron? This might send you to Hell for believing the creature and not the creator. Your women say it is better they ate to know good and evil. They prefer the creature over the Creator Jn. 8:24 " I said therefore unto you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I AM ye shall die in your sins". That includes you kid. You and your Mormon buddies will die in your sins. JESUS said to the Pharisee in Jn. 8:58 " before Abraham was, I AM". 8:59 Then the Jews picked up stones to cast at them because JESUS confess HE is the I AM that I AM. You better study up on "the I AM that I AM. It is a statement eternal existence, no beginning no end. Heb. 9:3 describes JESUS Melchisedec of "without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the SON of GOD, abideth a Priest continually". The question to you is who do you believe? JESUS or Joseph Smith? ✝💟the I AM that I AM

[@kimberlyolsen9416]

At 24 the Missionaries found me, invited me to a Book of Mormon study group where I learned it was true, which changed my entire life, which was horrible. 37 years later i can honestly say how i love the Book of Mormon and the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I have an eternal companion, 6 kids and 18 grandkids. My husband and I are Ordinance Workers and life is good! Can't wait to study the book with you Brother Halvorsen!

[@johnrowley310]

You soon will be gods and have eternal Celestial sex. We salute you....

[@michaelee5897]

@@johnrowley310 sounds fantastic doesn't it?

[@rickhuntling7338]

@kimberlyolsen9416 Do you read the bible at all or only the BoM? How would Mat. 22:23-30 hold up to corrupt knowing the scriptures vs JESUS chastening the Saducees for err in the scriptures and the Power of GOD to preserve HIS WORD? Would sealed marriage stand up to JESUS saying there is no marriage or giving in marriage in the resurrection. I guess it winds down to who do you believe in, CHRIST's WORD or what Joseph said was the truth? They both can't be telling the truth. JESUS said in the Resurrection we would be like the angles not gods, who do you believe? Satan and Joseph or JESUS? If JESUS said the GOD of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is not the GOD of the dead but is the GOD of the living then why do you believe you can baptize unbelievers out of hell in unbelief by proxy?

[@kimberlyolsen9416]

@rickhuntling7338 of course I read the Bible often. I love it. I just believe the Book of Mormon is a companion book to the Bible. I love all the words of the Lord that have been given to us by the Prophets. I study them daily. My faith is strong and I don't try to undermine any one else's.

[@rickhuntling7338]

@@kimberlyolsen9416CHRIST own WORDS undermine Mormon Doctrines and beliefs, not I. You won't be sealed to your husband after death thus sayeth the Holy One of Israel, so who do you believe Joseph or JESUS. It's Mormon doctrine to reach the highest salvation level "Celestial" requires one be sealed to a spouse but JESUS never made a command of such nonsense. My opinion is it is a bunch of lust of the flesh founding fathers of the LDS cult making up things to fill their own lust and desires. Would you allow a 38 year old man to wed and bed your 14 year old child? Joseph Smith made the yea or nay decision to wed the child a test on the families salvation. Today Josheph would be a convicted pedophile and in jail where the blackmailing conman belongs. You make your testimony he is a prophet chosen by GOD. Do you believe JESUS ordered the test and union on one of his children with salvation at risk? I know he didn't from the few scriptures in Mat. 22 I gave you. Who do you believe JESUS or Joseph because one is a liar.

[@elkehoelzle7195]

Brother Halverson, you don't talk too much. You have so much to talk about. 7,5 hours is ok with me. The project of transcribing all your lessons would become a great book.

[@JenniferKartchner]

I agree!!! 😊 I want the 4-7 hours of lessons!

[@oshiamcknight7198]

Same here so much to learn from brother Hal.

[@JeannineRutman]

I love the ling lessons!!! Please do not shorten that much!

[@twindragon731]

I joined the church back in 1996. I was in and out of the church for many years. Mid October of 2022 was a big change for me. It's when I finally found peace in my heart. I have been getting stronger and stronger. This past month something happened that finally sealed the deal with me totally following Jesus Christ. I strive every day now to do all I can to not only follow him but to encourage others to follow him. That they may find the peace and joy that I have found through Jesus Christ.

[@80sJerm]

Ditto @twindragon731 peace and lasting joy both here and now as well as hereafter are only available through Christ!!! Thank heaven for The Book of Mormon witness of His resurrection and real power to influence our hearts and minds for good!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Castle1nth3sky]

I would like to invite you to read the Book of Mormon and to pray and asks God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ to know for yourself if this church is true and if the Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ I promise if you do you will find more peace and comfort as you strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. I know that this church is true and I know that as I follow President Nelson and believe and have faith in him and Joseph Smith I know that I will be alright and that through the Savior anything is possible and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

[@29brs1]

Please consider keeping these episodes long enough to cover every verse of every chapter. This is so helpful for us Sunday School teachers. Many other podcasts cover the "highlights" and I always come to your episodes because I know you will cover EVERYTHING. For example, your episodes on Revelation last few weeks were crucial in helping me prepare my lesson. Going through each verse is so important as I prepare.

[@JenniferKartchner]

I agree... I have enjoyed these lessons covering EVERY verse and not skipping. Our classes in church skip and I have appreciated these videos because Jared doesn't skip.

[@JediPitch]

The Book of Mormon changed my life in that both my Mother and my wife are converts to the church. My wife's love for the Gospel and BOM made her want to serve a mission 2 years after she was baptized. We met right after she returned from her mission. We are now on our 3rd child serving a mission sharing this most amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ. I'm ready and excited to once again dive in and study even more seriously, the Book of Mormon with your wonderful teaching and help from God. Thanks Jared. Let's Do this !!!

[@jodavedavies6815]

Greetings Bro Hal, when I was 18. I was at my friends house and they were LDS. we did family home evening and we did “come follow me”. it was Joseph Smith lesson. I was very interested in the church and the family hook me up with the Missionaries. Spent a few months with the missionaries. That I was baptized a few months later. I was going to church, seminary and young adults activities. Some situations happened. It was kind of bad. Then I left the church for a while. It’s been almost like 35 years. Came back to church few years ago way before Covid. First I attended Institute then I went back to church. I love come follow me because that’s what brought me to the LDS church and brought me back. I really don’t remember much of the book of Mormon. It’s been a few years. I read the book of Mormon a little bit at a time. Now we are on come follow me and I really want to learn more about the book of Mormon. So I thank you for doing your videos in the book of Mormon. You’re such a great teacher. I know I will learn much more about the book of Mormon with you.

[@jodie672]

Welcome back brother!! 😁

[@VanReusen-Lambourne]

Thank you for sharing. I will look forward to reading your comments about your journey 🎉

[@WilmaMendoza-rw4wm]

Good feeling isnt it to be back and continue to learn to have a closer relationship with God who loves us so much. Remember you are never alone.

[@RDmary84]

I love your lessons

[@MommaCrissa]

Just remember, the book is true even if there problems with "history" in the church. I'm sure Br. Halverson has read everything there is to know and he is strong as ever!

[@LisaWelsh-sf1ll]

Please don’t shorten too much. I gain so much from your verse by verse study and insights. You are doing an amazing work. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@michelleparish7037]

I too was saddened when Brother Halverson announced that the study would be shortening to one hour. No more blow by blow account of each verse, no more intense stitching together of characters, personalities, history and even impromptu dialog and the amazing way he makes me laugh out loud. He created a beautiful tapestry with each broadcast, and then I realized how selfish I was feeling because even the prophet has shortened our programs so that we might have more family time and learn to rely on the Holy Ghost for direction, instruction and inspiration. I am rejoicing in the fact that Brother Halverson will have more time to spend with his own family and I with mine. However I have left other podcasts, especially one that heavily advertises and charges a fee to subscribe to their app. I doubt that I will be looking for any other podcasts- they are just not the same.

[@omacookie]

I am so sad and actually very upset. I know I have no right but I will miss my morning study. One hour a week is what everyone does. I have no interest in T& T and most of the other podcasts.

[@BettyHorn]

​@@omacookiehis old podcasts will still be available

[@jeneangodbold2333]

So good. I love what you share but I am grateful that your discussions are being shortened to give us more time to truly dig in on our own. Bless you❤

[@omacookie]

@@BettyHornYes, I am aware, but we didn’t start at the beginning of the Book of Mormon so I would have loved it if we could have finished the book and then use the old ones.

[@stevenzoschke9698]

Brother Halverson, Thank you for your dedication and commitment to us, your thousands of students. We love you and respect your hard work and training. We are looking forward to a year of growth and study like we have never had before on this sacred work. Thank you for opening up the scriptures to us as we open our eyes and hearts to the standard works of this great church. Again, we love you and thank you for all of your sacrifices in our behalf. This channel is a great resource and a great blessing to all of us.

[@33Shaunna]

So excited that you are still here!🎉

[@jenniferhoughton2345]

I wish you wouldn’t listen to the people that are telling you this podcast should only be an hour long. We can speed up the playback speed if we want it to go faster, but I love hearing ALL of your doctrinal insights! I listen to many of the Come Follow Me podcasts out there, but I continually return to yours because you dig deep! You ask the hard questions and then we wrestle together with possible answers. Please don’t withhold the doctrine you know to be true because you think there is not time or we don’t want it. What is more important than understanding doctrinal truths? If you don’t have time, I understand. But, do not think that is what everyone wants. I, personally, want to hear everything you have to say!

[@marthadobler1267]

I love that we can return to the videos from the past 4 years for the in depth podcasts and also have the new Faith Matters collaborative content. Thank you Bro Halverson!

[@vendingdudes]

​@@marthadobler1267 This ^

[@lorrainerudd5804]

I Am grateful for the book of mormon I am not ashamed to say I couldn't read before the missionaries invite me to read the book of Mormon that is the first book I could read and I am so grateful for the gospel i am in the gospel for 9 years now and I go to the Temple two times am so happy that I could go ❤❤and I say all these things in Jesus name amen ❤

[@jodie672]

Bless you sister!😁🥰

[@DjennyOC]

Beautiful 😊 God knows what we all go through individually, you never know what someone may be going through. Your story might be yhe grain of rice that tips the scale in another person's heart. 🙏🏻💙

[@yourlocalamazonbox20]

We have a friend in Washington who - for 17 years - did not want anyone to know he couldn't read... But he finally gave in and got the help he needed to read the Book of Mormon... He finally joined the church, and his whole life was changed for the better!! 💖👍

[@lesliecummings8480]

I was shocked and amazed at the story of redemption you shared. What a wonderful story of hope. I cried when you spoke of the girl who chose to leave the church/God and attend the party school in Northern California. I was deeply touched when you told us she came back through feeling unconditional love from her brother. I completely lost my composure when you told us you married her. What a wonderful example of applying the atonement of Jesus Christ in her life and in your marriage. What an amazing love story! Thank you and thank you to your wife for allowing you to share that. It affected me on a level so deep that I doubt I will ever forget it ❤️

[@michellemarchant8013]

Me too.

[@paulaburt1]

❤

[@llharris4837]

Dear Brother Halverson, you asked to know about our experiences with the Book of Mormon. For quite a few years now, when I get to the end of the book, I go back and start all over again. I can't count how many times I've done this. But each time I do, "our day" is made clearer to me. This last time I felt to color code certain things... Anything having to do with faith, not just the word, but what I found that reflected having faith. Another topic is how God loves us, shows his love for us, or is quoted by a prophet. There are other topics so I had to add a key to the colors in the front of the book so I can remember what they all signify. I can't describe in words what I've gained. But, I know this book speaks of Christ and testifies to His divinity, love, and expectations of us. I know it is true.

[@kathleennielsen5626]

I’m actually sorry to hear you’re shortening the lessons, yours is the only class we have been able to receive verse by verse instruction. I savor every thought you share and will continue to be grateful for the weekly gift you give so many of us. (And if you go over your hour goal I think we’ll be ok with it. :))

[@pammcewen3512]

I think we would LOVE more instruction if you go over!!! PLEASE PLEASE DO!

[@rustystevenson5688]

I love the long lessons because they are so much in depth. I’ve studied the scriptures all my life (I’m 76) but have learned more than I ever had before. I love it. I listen for a while every day. I listen at home and in my car. I’ve recommended this to everyone I know and at least half the ward here in Jacksonville Florida listen and discussed often. ❤ please keep the in-depth lessons.

[@traciheppler1195]

Amen, Rusty‼️ I’m just 14 years behind you & have also read & tried to study 📖 the scriptures all my life, but Jared, your “verse by verse” version has been an enlightening GAME CHANGER for me. I just wish you had the WHOLE Book of Mormon in that format. I plan to go back to those lessons from when you first started teaching in this online format. I only began this year. Guess I’ll miss out on the beginning of the Book of Mormon. 😔 That said, I’ve enjoyed your new episode of the introduction of the Book of Mormon. Your new format is also a great blessing! Thank you for not only your knowledge, wisdom, & testimony, but for sharing it and strengthening all of us to continue to be UNSHAKEN in our devotion to our Father in Heaven, our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, & their Restored Church on the earth today. You are an AMAZING BLESSING to me-I likewise share your podcast & KZbin channel with everyone I can! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you‼️ P. S. I regularly give thanks in prayer 🙏🏼 for you and all I’m learning from you & the Holy Spirit. May you feel those prayers & your family be greatly blessed for your collective service & sacrifices. 😇

[@ragnarlodbrok9855]

I’m sad to see the long, deep-dive, content go away. But I understand the onus that it must have been on you and your family. We pray that your association with Faith Matters doesn’t impede on your autonomy of content. God bless, Brother Halverson!

[@rosieg7582]

Just cracked my BoM yesterday and set a phone alarm for daily reading, so excited to follow this years study. I need to know this sacred book better. The Lord bless you for your amazing service reaching us. Happy New Year.

[@jessicarogers2198]

😂 I was listening to your podcast in the car here in Oklahoma with two of my daughters. My 18 year old BYU student got on and changed her religion class to Book of Mormon with you for the winter semester. I feel so blessed at the professors my 3 BYU Provo students get to take religion classes with. Thanks for doing a podcast for those of us that can't go to BYU for the religion classes.

[@BravyM9]

No one else can teach us as you do. I am sad that your lessons will be shortened. Your colleagues are surely wonderful people but you’re different Brother Halverson. You’re gifted.

[@GrassrootsLibertyBillFoster]

I was a Raging Alcoholic, and filled with a contentious spirit. Then I read BofM and it all changed.... The Holy Ghost lays a witness

[@shawnbrigance3993]

Brother Halverson, I taught Institute in the Nashville Stake while attending Vanderbilt University in 1997-1998! We started in the High Council room and grew into the gym! It was fun for this Catholic convert (from the Bible Belt), and I enjoyed that wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your background! 👍

[@donjones5463]

Oh, I’m so HAPPY that you’re continuing to guide us with this inspired book! I started late 4 years ago connecting to unshaken. Already started reading and am now ready to read the Book of Mormon with help from you and other inspired educators. Let’s GO!!

[@MorganStradling]

Not going to lie, I’m bummed about the shorter episodes. Your mega episodes is what made your episodes stand out from the rest. Iconic! 🔥🔥

[@omacookie]

Yep!

[@millerfamilymom]

Thank you for your tremendous sacrifice, and that of your family. Your positive, ongoing missionary work is huge and so important. I look forward to this next phase and I thank you for how you have helped me and so many others to turn to and better understand sacred scripture.

[@rustystevenson5688]

I like long ones so I can listen an hour or so every day. I also listen in my car. I just love it. Please don’t make it so short as all the other Come Follow Me are. Thank you and God Bless you.

[@LokimusPokomali]

Good to hear that I wasn't the only one with this reaction... LOL

[@DeniseFreeman-vc4ln]

Please, the fleshy tables of my heart are begging for twice the time, not half the time

[@juliepalmer8809]

I love the long videos.

[@lynnettepearce3437]

We'll still be able to also go back to Br. Halverson's longer lessons from 4 years sgo before too long I think Jacob .. And Bro. Halverson and his family can have more time together.

[@vickiecoles8214]

@@LokimusPokomaliagree! I loved the long ones, so much to learn in the scriptures and nothing was missed.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

I am so looking forward to this year Bro. Halverson! I started with you back almost 4 yrs ago, when you started Unshaken. I've LOVED every minute I've spent studying with you. Thank you so much for your teaching! You have explained things in a way that has made the scriptures come to life and sink deep into my soul and I am eternally grateful to you for this. I tell my wife all the time about how much I've learned and understand so much better now.

[@WegottaLovett]

I also began four years ago. So grateful!

[@brunaloritz9967]

I was lucky. 50 years ago in Italy we did not know anything about the Book of Mormon. I bought it from 2 missionaries because they said it contained the story of American Indians. Never mind they were from a strange Church never heard of. I liked American Indians. As I was about to leave with the book under my arm, Elder Miller asked me the 3 questions that started my 3 weeks journey to the baptsim waters. I went home so excited, so happy, I felt I finally had found what I had giving up seeking. Years later, realizing I had never asked God if the Book of Mormon was true, I did ask . The answer came immediately: "You knew it from the beginning". Then I realised that the new kind of happiness I had experienced the day I bought the Book, was the Holy Ghost conferming it was a holy book.

[@stevesaltzgiver2401]

By the way. I for one love your many hours of podcast. Not sure if an hour will do justice? I’ll continue to listen because as my patriarchal blessing says, “…you will know the truth of the gospel from living oracles…”. Thanks for your lessons and helping confirm truth!

[@lizzieb1013]

I started listening to Unshaken at the beginning of the Doctrine and Covenants year - so I have been looking forward to this year for 3 years! I'm one of those that hope you don't shorten your lessons too much. I LOVE your in-depth unpacking of the scriptures! But either way, I cannot wait for this year - thank you SO much creating Unshaken.

[@sallyteichert5182]

Me too!👆 I was listening to others before I found you, but for these last 3 years. I have been looking so forward to a verse by verse with you and the Book of Mormon. I’m one who loves the longer lessons, if you can still do it, that would be great and I pray for you that Heavenly Father will bless you and your family for the effort you put in to help all of our testimonies to grow! Thank you!💕

[@stacyhuss9454]

“Time more than text and depth more than distance.” Thanks Brother Halverson for reminding us how to prioritize our scripture study! It’s going to be a great year 😃

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

Gotta love alliteration combined with a true statement. ❤

[@pinecone7562]

The book of Mormon! I discovered it after reading the New Testament and wanting baptism! The Lord led me to his church!

[@johnrowley310]

Are you sure it was the Lord???

[@LynetteJonesLDS]

O, yeah. When you ask with real intent . . . Well, Then you will no longer feel too ridicule from the mirage as you faint from thirst. You will find the relief of a thirst quenched as you drink deeply and never want to cease such a labor.

[@geoffreypalmer2661]

satan led you to this church

[@richarner3856]

When you ask with real intent...thats called the confirmation bias ​@LynetteJonesLDS

[@Castle1nth3sky]

@@johnrowley310 I would like to invite you to read the Book of Mormon and to pray and asks God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ to know for yourself if this church is true and if the Book of Mormon is another word of God. I promise if you asks with real intent then you will find more peace and comfort and wisdom in your life. I know that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints is the Lord's true church on the earth and the Book of Mormon is the word of God going hand in hand with the bible and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ amen.

[@tajedi]

I read The Book of Mormon around 5-6 times per year, and I have since around 2011. I don't think I could read it just one time in a year. It's so slow. I find that you get more enjoyment and make more connections when you consume it extremely regularly and quickly. However, I want to add my testimony that this book is life-changing. Since I read it so often, I can feel the love of God so strongly in every single word that I read. I know that I am loved, and my self-esteem has skyrocketed. I love the gift that God gives us with this book, because it makes us realize that we are also gifts to be enjoyed by ourselves! We can love ourselves for the rare and beautiful creations that we are through the words of The Book of Mormon that come through so strongly on every single page!

[@snjhas]

At about 11 minutes in, I’m already tearing up with gratitude. My son is one of those that you challenged to read The Book of Mormon for 30 minutes every day this past semester, and he loves and respects you so much that he did exactly that. He is a changed young man! There is nothing better than the power that comes from a serious study of The Book of Mormon! God’s power feels so present and Christ’s mercy so poignant! It’s so incredible to experience personally but just so deeply gratifying to see your child discover it! Thank you for your efforts. Thank you.

[@ceerobinson4751]

I have read and I have studied the Book of Mormon. My testimony is unshaken in that dear book of scripture and in our God and Savior, Jesus the Christ! But learning has to be constant and I love what you provide. Your comments as I opened the link on Joseph’s testimony, has helped me with something very difficult. Thank you. I look forward to any comments regarding the role of modern day prophets as we study the lives and events in the Book of Mormon this year. When we studied the lives of the presidents of the church, I remember a statement made by President Snow. I can’t quote but he said his role as prophet was both to lead spiritually and secularly. I loved it, I have pondered that and have questions about our times and seasons.

[@danielschulz9304]

I always love the first-day of class, so much hope and optimism. Thank you

[@lydiamcinnis3208]

I like yours over others BECAUSE you are the only one sharing verse by verse. You run errands with me in the car and go on trips with me and clean the house with me.... Then I read the come follow me and write down what I've learned. Please consider to keep sharing the good word of God verse by verse. Your insight from all of your study is what expands the mind. Thank you (and your wife) for the time and energy you pour into these discussions ( that is how I think of them because I'll have questions and they get answered because you cover every verse).

[@voicesvoicesandmorevoices3051]

God bless you and your family Bro Hal, looking forward to another ‘Unshaken’ year!

[@darcydebenito4644]

Dearest Bro Halverson, I can hardly believe we are back where we began. Four years are about to go by. Hours of precious truths, deep, soul expanding time that is so rarely afforded to anyone, any longer. Thank you. Thank your family for thier cooperation and sacrifice. 'All y'all' gave that to us. Sight, insight, peace in the midst of turmoil, luxuriously transforming, healing, befriending the weary, needy soul, hungry for the words you spoke and speak. The Lord's words to us through you. From your unique and persistent testimony and experience, to our testimony and experience marks a new phase. A phase of distinction, those who are willing to do more to understand and know our Savior from beginning to end, regardless of the sacrifice. Those who love Him with all their heart, mind and being. Without being creepy, without being overly dramatic- I love you Jared Halverson, as if you were a brother, a very good and honorable brother. All those thought provoking, beautiful years and hours, your ability and gift to share Christ without hesitation... I have prayed for you like I do for my own sons. You are as family here, with all the good humanity this entails. In reality we are complete strangers. Through effort on both our parts, we are members of Christ's universal family. In that spirit, I am grateful and humbled for your lovely presence through media. You are a precious and inimitable treasure sent to us all from on high, (and your incredible work ethic). You have not only deepened our faith and knowledge, you have unabashedly broken us through to another level. I pray the 'new management' will not rob your authentic, sincere approach from those who have made time to hear you out for the hours it took to see Christ with more magnificence than ever. I comprehend the need to streamline, to allow you and yours more time together. It has been a beautiful journey though. Gracias, compadre. Sincerely, Those who could have cared less how long the lessons ran...we knew their worth from the getgo..we know your worth through them. Thank you, again

[@fredricelkins2413]

Here is one for you. On my mission to LA California, in my 2nd area, we were having luch after fast meeting at a members home. We went around the table are were to name our favorite BofM character. Well, I had quite a dilemma. When it got to me I said, I should really read it first! I after all had to tell the truth. Embarrassing, but true. I spend the next week getting thru the book. The next fast day, I told the group that day, who was my favorite. Well, I had many and was so happy to do so. The book has always been true for me! Thanks for all your time spend with us each week. Your lessons are inspiring. I can not say enough for what you bring to the table, except to say ThankYou!!! Many thankyou's are owed you for you time and study. I am at that stage of life where if I try to sit down and read a book, I am asleep in no time. So listening has been a big part of my learning. Bro Halverson, Thank you for doing what you do!

[@pinecone7562]

I sometimes feel as though I am definitely cast off forever, but I really really want repentance, and I'm striving for it. I'm setting an alarm to make it to sacrament meeting tomorrow

[@Castle1nth3sky]

I sometimes feel that way too, remember that through the Savior that there is hope, and that as we do the small little things as praying and reading the scriptures and going to church as well as the temple. We can find peace and strength and the opportunity to get better. We will always make mistakes and we have our shortcomings and mistakes but because of the Savior we have an opportunity to repent just keep praying and trying and I promise you cand find peace and strength through the Savior and I say this in then name of Jesus Christ amen.

[@charlynnchristensen4429]

Orson Spencer is my great-great-great grandfather! Thanks for sharing his story. He and his wife sacrificed everything for the gospel. Their daughter founded the Primary. I’m thankful for their amazing examples. 😊

[@jonnybett43]

Sister Christensen do you happen to have a link to his letter, so I can read the rest of it?

[@robinruybal2948]

I will miss the verse by verse teaching! I'll be here though. Learning, listening and studying. Thank you so much for sharing your gift of understanding, testimony and instruction

[@Kathysfootprints]

Thank you!!! As a long time listener, I’d love some homework or some challenges for the week.

[@RobertParkManookinJr]

Your Come Follow Me broadcast gives me peace and joy. This is priceless to me! Thank you! Thank you to your family! Jan

[@royperkins28]

Jared, thanks for this. I don't want to be selfish, but don't be in too big a hurry to shorten your time 😢. I was hanging on every word and insight. Thanks so much !

[@MommaCrissa]

Maybe someone could build him a fantastic office in the basement of his house or a shed put in his backyard with electricity. He needs a blessing fall in his lap.

[@omacookie]

I’ll put up the first $100

[@pammcewen3512]

@@omacookie I WILL put up the second 100.00

[@jaimepiano1985]

I’ll pitch in too!

[@carlosluce]

Dear brother Halverson, I do hope you won't be able to keep the videos 1 hour length! And I am so grateful for that!!! God bless you, thank you very much. Gretting from Brazil.

[@marcelavillarruel8576]

Thank you bro Halverson for sharing your time,the scriptures and your testimony about the Savior and his Atonement. I have close family with a serious crisis of Faith like many people,thank you for helping this generation…

[@joshuasmith2689]

This channel is absolutely incredible... wish everyone would hear.

[@grantmanandgavinman]

Holy Cow its a Christmas MIRACLE!!! Jared, who we all love is committing to shorter episodes!!!!!!!!! His content is the best of the 8 Come Follow Me you tube videos I follow, but every time I recommend his work to others, they come back to me that the length was not an option for them. I have been with Jared for ALL 600 plus hours of content and I have taken copious notes and filled many notebooks from his teaching! I can't wait for the shorter episodes!!!!!!! Thank you Jared!!!!

[@swmissouricreek]

I started tearing up when I heard the lessons would change because I love how in depth they are. But I understand. I have introduced many to your podcast, including my SIL who is our Stake President. I appreciate you so much and will continue to listen!

[@whitneylin4297]

So excited to start the Book of Mormon with Brother Halverson! 🎉

[@karricarlile879]

Bro. Halverson, I have loved all the history, stories, and insights you have added to my study of the scriptures. I also love that when I read a scripture that isn’t clear for me, I can go to past episodes and know that your teachings will help. I would love to be able to do that with every verse of the Book of Mormon, but not if it is a burden for you. I have never listened to your podcast and wished it was shorter. Thank you for sharing your love of the scriptures with me.😊

[@Louise-f1g]

I have loved your past presentations and am so anxious to study with you this year.

[@kannankrew]

Another amazing lesson. I laughed when I looked at the time stamp and my husband who does not appreciate the lengthy lessons asked me what I was laughing at. I just couldn’t tell him.

[@lindavancott5261]

NO!!! Now I despair that your new SHORTENED time will cheat me of those detailed drops of insight I get about EVERY verse! Cutting your time in half will deprive me of HALF the gems each week. I know there're other good supplemental speakers out there. I listen to them too. I learn from them. They feed my mind. But you feed my soul. My heart. Please don't give us less.

[@TheBornin49]

Brother Halverson, Thank you for this year's devotion to the pages of the Book of Mormon. Now while listening to the dialog of the Introduction & this "Those who gain this divine witness from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power" Which is my true testimony of the fact the Spirit bore witness to me in the following manner, after fasting for three days and nights. I was awoken on the middle of the third night to something transpiring inside of me, in the very center of my being with warmth and reassurance....to which I kept wondering what is this? Then & just then did I realize a still small voice was speaking to me, not as my thinking, but very different & as I began to focus in on that voice, I heard these words, with warmth & reassurance 'THE BOOK OF MORMON IS TRUE' which repeated over & over, until my thoughts kicked in....to my amazement, so then the Book of Mormon is true, as I pondered upon this thought, then I shifted to this. Then Joseph Smith saw God the Father, & Christ in the grove of trees & he also saw and spoke with them & the Angel Moroni, so then I thought, he is a Prophet, to which.....the voice spoke again, stating that, JOSESPH SMITH IS A TRUE PROPHET...with the same warmth & reassurance, over & over. Which I felt from the very center of my soul to the end of my being, from from the top of the my head to the ends of my feet to the tips of my fingers. Then my thoughts turned to this, then this priesthood which I hold, being a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood, that Joseph Smith really did see & was visited by John the Baptist & Peter, James, & John is true. To which the Holy Ghost bore witness to me, that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is THE TRUE CHURCH. Which repeated over & over again & again. I fell back to sleep knowing my prayers had been answered by the power of God, by the Holy Ghost. Years later I heard GA speak during General Conference, stating this that, when the Holy Ghost witnesses to the Book of Mormon, it is in this manner, "The Book of Mormon is true, Joseph Smith is a true Prophet of God, and that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the true Churn". I was once again amazed, to have my experience reconfirmed. So many times while being confronted as a missionary, about these or this issue of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon....I would share my witness, to which as the Spirit came to backed my testimony in most all cases nothing more could be said. There was a peace and a calm in the room.....oh in one case a young mother and her daughter, kept saying that they didn't believe us, as tears were streaming down their faces, to which we point that out and that the Spirit had touched them. The reason why I fasted for three day, is because it took me about a year to read the book, after my uncle testified to me of the Promise of Moroni 10. It seemed the adversary was running interferant with me every time I picked it up..... it was during the counter culture era of the 60's and I was in over my head, but nonetheless, things just kept happening to me in the way of people who were having their own awakening and this renewed the effort for me, to where I couldn't put the book down until I finished to find the answer in the end.

[@jodie672]

Thank you for your testimony brother!!😁

[@VanReusen-Lambourne]

Thank you for sharing your testimony and allowing me to feel of the truthfulness of your experience 🎉

[@janjones4550]

Wow. What an aMAzing experience you had!!! You paid a price and were blessed for your sacrifice. It reminds me that there is a price to be paid to obtain the things of God, for that which comes easily has no value. And the things of God are priceless so we can expect to pay dearly to obtain them, one way or another.

[@TheBornin49]

@@janjones4550 So true on paying the price!!! I did not go into that at all, but I really felt in order for an answer to come from our Father in Heaven, I needed to do as much as I could to clear the deck, so to speak. In other words, repent of all things or as much as I could do.....so I went to people that I might have offended and made my open apology to them, if I had taken something of value, those were sought out to the best of my ability, to make a restitution. One man frankly forgave me and said that my coming forth was good enough for him and he would not accept anything thing. I was only 19 at the time, and those things were promoted by my reading in the BoM. It was hard to face up to others & mainly myself. I never explained, the experience of each day of my three day fast....the first day as I prayed & asked for an answer, NOTHING HAPPENED, the second day, still the same & my desire for food had decreased & at the end of that day as I prayed and pondered and was much more humbled in my spirit, it felt like a tug of war or like a war was raging in my soul...one minute I felt good about the BoM & then the next not so much. This went on for awhile as I pondered upon the issue and things in general. On the morning of the third day, all of that had gone away (the tug of war), but still no answer. I had never called on God to this degree ever before, & kept thinking about having REAL FAITH IN CHRIST....being SINCERE, all of those things contain in Moroni's directions found in chapter 10 even those in verse 3....it all caused me much soul searching in this process, of course I didn't feel worthy, but kept on to the end of the third day & found myself very sincere & humble as I finished that prayer, but nothing came right away, as I had already said before, until the middle of the night or morning as it was, when everything is very silent. After the answer came to me, I slightly woke up another & went through the thought process again of the answer, then fell into a deep sleep. In getting up the next morning, I thanked our Father in Heaven for the answer, broke the fast and went about the day. It was the day of the men first landing on the Moon, so I was alone down stairs with the TV on watching it & had completely forgotten about the night time experience, until these words were spoken by astronaut Neil Armstrong: "One small step for 'a' man, one giant leap for mankind". As those words came across the TV, my mind shifted to the answer & I pondered upon it once again, but this time as I gazed out the window, I felt a PEACE beyond any description & a joy both that are hard to put into words. The only thing that came to my mind, is this statement of Christ, "my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you". In looking this quote up, I found some other information, that after all of these years, it makes the whole answer even more clear & adds a new meaning for me. John 14 26 'But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid'.

[@TheBornin49]

Thank you, Brother Halverson, for the 'heart'....it is nice to know that you read these comments. Amazing how you find the time, but you do. How does the statement go, 'give a busy man a task & it will get done'?

[@cheryll7399]

Bro. Hal, Please, please we love your lessons all these years!!!! This is the value of your channel. We cannot get this content or wisdom ANYWHERE else and I love it so much! Please continue to do what only you can do! ❤

[@leemaynikora4892]

Oh no I love yr deep insight of the scriptures I learnt so much from listening to yr words of wisdom 😩 I feel I’m going to miss out now that yr cutting yr lesson short😞 but I’m so grateful to you I’ve felt the spirit many times listening to you🙏🏻 I can understand you yr a brilliant teacher thnku thnku my Brother ❤ I’m listening and watching you from Upper Coomera,Gold Coast Australia I’ve lived here 30 yr’s from New Zealand ..Kia Ora Arohanui❤️

[@kennbren]

Hello Jared! 😃 I have followed you since the beginning. I love your channel and listen to your lessons 2-3 times a week. But, your previous intro is not there. That makes me so so sad!! I loved hearing those beautiful words from prophets!! Please bring them back. And the beautiful piano music. Gave me chills every time!!🥰

[@christyromero6175]

Fantastic lesson as always. I long to have several grandchildren who have left the church , even after serving missions, hear todays lesson!!! Your lessons these past almost 4 years have deepened my testimony and increased my gospel knowledge, love and connection to my Savior. I can never thank you and your family and God enough.❤

[@terrishields1757]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights. I drink it up no matter how long your lessons are...I have learned so much and thank you for sharing your time and knowledge.

[@shirleyericksen227]

So grateful for your time the last four years of teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to us. I have taken CES classes for about twenty years. Quite a few of those years had been with your “uncle Mike.” When Covid hit I had to walk out in the middle of one of those classes and had felt lost. I couldn’t come back the next week to meet and be taught. I had feasted on the scriptures with those CES teachers each week, and year after year. I didn’t know what I could do until I found you. I have enjoyed every minute and hour of listening and studying with you. I’m grateful you have such a wonderful family that allows you to do so. I’m looking forward to learning from you in 2024. May God bless you and your family for the sacrifices you have made in our behalf.

[@janjones4550]

Thank you for sharing your insights and perspective on the intro of the BoM today. Only Brother Halverson can extrapolate, identify, and explain how to magnify and apply the teachings and eternal truths to be found therein. You are an amazing teacher!!! And we are SO grateful to still be able to learn from you!!!! Loved the blue shirt!

[@kellydehaan6392]

Hour long lessons? I’ll be able to listen at normal speed! But I’ve loved your insights and wonderful stories. Thank you for teaching us.

[@jodie672]

😂🤣

[@tdijon7]

Oh, hey Dad. :)

[@jessicamack1523]

Thanks for doing this lession, I am a recent convert , Oct 14th 2023. The Book of Mormon is the single most important book I have ever read. Also I'm 48 and was atheist before meeting with the missionaries.

[@christophersimmons4272]

Welcome to the Gospel of Jesus Christ !

[@dgoulding36]

We have an atheist couple attend our ward EVERY week. Children are baptized. How did you go from being atheist to being believing and entering into a covenant? How can I help this couple?

[@jessicamack1523]

Well I met with missionaries multiple times a week and did the work as in reading The Book of Mormon and praying to Heavenly Father with a open mind and heart asking if it was true and I got my answer about week in , I was reading verses and had a moment of pure serenity. But if they are going to the ward weekly they are halfway there, challenge them to read verses and discuss it with them , get them to actively engage with the gospel. @@dgoulding36

[@james8996]

@@christophersimmons4272 What is the gospel, And when did Jesus become the Son of GOD

[@christophersimmons4272]

The Gospel of Jesus Christ bears the truth of the Father. It is the Church and doctrine set forth by Jesus Christ the only begotten Son, under the direction of God the Father. You will find this in the New Testament as well as The Book of Mormon. We are all Gods children and He sent his Son Jesus Christ to atone for the sins of all mankind. There is no other name given by which man can be saved except our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. @@james8996

[@estellaeggleston1643]

I just found your channel and I hope you don’t shorten your teaching time too much. I am learning, so much. An hour will be too short

[@marentucker6813]

Thank you again for your sacrifice and love! ❤

[@awaken2c]

I’ve read the Book of Mormon through out my life. I have not always loved it or understood it. But I’ve felt the spirit of it more recently. I feel the spirit from you to come make a serious study of it. I desire a stronger conviction of it teachings and lessons. I also desire to receive the promises of it I.e. protection, direction, and deeper love for Jesus Christ and the gospel. I’ve benefited from your teaching the last couple of years. My attention span not always keeping up. I’m happy for your new approach and will continue to listen and learn this coming year. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@KRISPIPER]

So grateful for this resource, Bro Halverson! Kind of sad about the shorter episodes though!😢❤

[@MrAZnation]

Thank you again brother Halverson for another great session. I am looking forward to studying the Book of Mormon with you. If I may add most come follow me channels already offer shorter sessions. I listen to them as well. HOWEVER I actually love your longer sessions it what separates your channel from the others. thank you again for all you do here!

[@royperkins28]

I whole heartedly agree!!

[@HelenThornock-dn9zw]

I will miss your hours long weekly lessons. The detailed knowledge that took so long was why I stayed on your channel. I work 7 days a week. I'm lucky my ward still has zoom audio only Sacrament meetings I can still listen to at work most of the time. But that's one hour only. I'm single, can't attend the lessons at church and have no one to learn and discuss lessons, study or pray with. Your program has filled that void, providing insights and knowledge I could not get on my own, from either the scriptures or the lesson manual. Your program has helped me more than words can express. Thank you. Sometimes I get behind but I listen to each lesson in it's entirety, regardless of length.

[@harmonywoodrome9911]

Thank you very much. Can’t wait to study Book of Mormon again. 😍👏

[@jesuschristlives2724]

When I read the Book of Mormon for the first time, 2 Nephi 9:34 struck me in the heart. It changed me.

[@Lavender-bk8mn]

This will be a great year for us all especially to those who are about to receive a copy of the Book of Mormon. Big change is on its way. ❤ thank your wonderful channel.

[@ksolimalo]

Thanks for all your hard work. God Bless 🙏❤

[@paulagraves6517]

I’m so glad you will continue to work with us. I was afraid when we came full circle on scripture study that you would stop period. Thank you thank you again for your broad spectrum of knowledge and information that you share it is very insightful.

[@goblincamper2004]

I look forward to watching your videos throughout this year and seeing where you take and develop the channel to help your viewers. I hope to gain a better understanding of the Book of Mormon throughout this year. I have a strong testimony of the Book of Mormon.

[@charlottehuddleston3310]

I know a lot of comments have been that they want the longer lessons. I, for one, am thankful these lessons will be shorter, allowing me more time to study on my own. I LOVE your lessons and insight. Thank you so much for continuing to offer us these wonderful lessons. May God bless you and all of us to grow closer, with more understanding and inspiration from the Lord, through the Holy Ghost this year.

[@EmmaMann-we1fo]

When I first read The Book of Mormon, back in 1991, I wasn't reading it as Scripture. I had walked to a payphone, after putting an immobilizing brace on my leg and called the number from the TV promo and one mailed to me. During that time I was, also, getting free books from other church groups as well. Within a few weeks, I would get letters from the other ones asking for money for this and money for that. I never got a letter asking for money after receiving the Book of Mormon. I didn't start reading it right away though, and placed it in the bottom of a little closet in the little trailer that I lived in at the time. Then towards the end of October of that same year, I was just looking for something to read that I hadn't read several times already. So I saw it and took it out and started reading. I didn't read the Title Page or any of the Testimonies, I started with 1Nephi. As I read I thought it was interesting, and then when I started reading the chapters that said to compare to chapters in Isaiah, I did and my reaction was one of "WOW, this is closer to the Torah, than the KJV." The first time I read Isaiah, was in Hebrew as a young girl while living with my maternal grandparents. Even though I had attended different churches, I could never quite reconcile my Jewish upbringing and what I had been taught with their teaching that Jesus was the Son of God. It was reading the Book of Mormon that convinced me that Messiah had come and that He will come again. In all that time of reading and meeting with a wonderful missionary couple, who became Mom and Dad, and joining the Church; I had never read the Title Page. When I finally read it, I thought WOW this was written, not just to one part of me, but to both my Jewish side and my Gentile side.

[@pahukolofoou]

Thank you for sharing your insights, expertise, and knowledge of this Holy Book with us. I couldn’t wait for you to teach the BOM again since the day I found your podcast on KZbin 3yrs ago. 🙏🏼

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

34:06 Thank you for that (You will still stand by this book) and the whole video. I, too, love its light and love feasting upon the teachings of Jesus Christ.

[@lynneharper1879]

Incredible first lesson! Thank you so much ❤

[@lavernreeves4675]

It would be awesome if you wrote a book of all the contraries you prove.

[@happyfence6340]

I am excited to begin a serious study of the Book of Mormon again this year. I hope to stay steady in my study of this scripture and experience the expansion of spiritual power progress in my life. (How's that for some alliteration? 😊 I am serious, though.) You unpack the scriptures so nicely, that helps me see deeper the love God has for me and all his children.

[@pinecone7562]

Since I joined the church, I knew early on that I'd need to always reread the book of Mormon for the rest of my life, as best I can, although I have been slacking lately.. but I love the book of Mormon. I've been listening to the conference talks

[@philandrews2860]

So glad you are continuing these videos! My wife and I have gained so much from watching these for the past 2 years. I'm glad you have more help now and that you'll be making them shorter. Once we get to Jacob in the Book of Mormon, we'll have to decide if we want to try watching the ones from 4 years ago in addition to your new ones. We haven't seen your original Book of Mormon videos yet, nor have we seen most of the D&C ones. I'm glad you have taken a neutral stance on the Book of Mormon geography, and I agree that it's a good thing to have different theories on the table. After all, knowledge of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon, just like a belief in God and in Jesus Christ, needs to remain primarily a matter of faith. Knowing with 100% certainty the location of the main events recounted in it would imply a secular knowledge of its truthfulness, negating the need for faith. I love the quote from Neal A. Maxwell: “It is the author’s opinion that all the scriptures, including the Book of Mormon, will remain in the realm of faith. Science will not be able to prove or disprove holy writ. However, enough plausible evidence will come forth to prevent scoffers from having a field day, but not enough to remove the requirement of faith. Believers must be patient during such unfolding.” Thanks so much for your diligence in getting these wonderful lessons out to a broad audience :)

[@VickiAndersen-n9t]

I have been listening to you since 2020. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge and wisdom with us. I also hope you might lengthen your study with us, even if it's only until we reach the place in the B of M when our study began in 2020. Then hopefully we will still be able to access the 2020 podcasts for the more in-depth study. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to help us know our Savior and change lives. You have opened up the scriptures to me. I am forever grateful for you.

[@omacookie]

I have had the same experience! My time with Brother Halverson has been my top priority for the last almost 4 years! If the church understood how valuable he has been to so many of us I think they would pay him a huge salary for his podcast! The past 4 years I almost lost my husband to COVID and my home to wildfires, through it all Brother Halverson has been my rock!

[@VickiAndersen-n9t]

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have had more than your share of heartache. I will pray for you. I am so grateful to know that we don't walk this path alone.

[@marykayhartley8545]

My dear Brother Halverson, please do not feel pressed to shorten your podcasts to 1 hour, we hang on your words and your testimony! My family members have health challenges that prevent them from attending church meetings regularly. I being 81 years old need this opportunity to study the scriptures on a daily basis. You have brought truth, love, peace and hope to our family. We love you and we need you! I am hopeful that the last couple of years content will still be available to access, since the four of us often study together and separately as well. And we have content that has been posted and yet to be blessed with. Will your previous years of posting will continue to be available? is that be possible, please?

[@jenkohler55]

Thank you, Jared. I can’t imagine a more eloquent message for my inactive son who is struggling with substance addiction. I pray your testimony will soften his heart and open his mind to an honest study of this supernal book.

[@MaryFranJeppesen-pe5bt]

I never had to pray to see if the Book of Mormon was true! I read it and believed it!! I love it!! What a blessing to have these beautiful scriptures. Thank you Joseph Smith for all you did for us!!

[@elgaaenc]

I'm super sad your cutting your instruction shorter. I've loved your deep dive into the scriptures and I feel like my eyes have been opened to so many amazing truths and I feel like I know the Savior and apostles so much better after the New Testament year. I was so looking forward to a deep dive into the Book of Mormon like we had with the New Testament. I know it's a huge sacrifice of your time but you are making a huge difference! It feels like a religion class to me. I listen to 3 other teachers but you are my favorite because of your deep digging and how you bring home the reality check. Thanks again for all you do.😊

[@Meemer33]

Your story about the guy who smoked while reading the Book of Mormon reminds me of my mom’s conversion story. Her boyfriend convinced her to try her first cigarette and right after coughing her head off, the missionaries knocked on the door hoping to reactivate her boyfriend. They ended up getting through to her. Her first cigarette became her last cigarette. Those missionaries showed up in her life at the exact right time.

[@keithwilliams5946]

Brother Halvorson. Long time listener and admirer here. Thank you for your countless hours of personal preparation, study, and devotion. One comment: The Keystone does NOT bear the most weight in an arch or vault. It actually carries the least weight among all the stones, bricks or voussiors. The Keystone is vital because it LOCKS ALL OF THE OTHER STONES INTO POSITION...the arch or vault would collapse without its presence. The Church could not be self-supporting without the keystone of the Book of Mormon. As the Lord says in D&C 78:14, "that the church may stand independent above all other creatures beneath the celestial world". Thanks again for bringing the light and the spirit into our home and hearts every week.

[@doraliegale9944]

Thank you and your family for your time. And thanks to faith matters as well. They are amazing and both of you have been crucial parts of my growth

[@goblincamper2004]

I have had the opportunity to visit the gravesite of Martin Harris in Clarkston, Utah and I have been to the Clarkston Pageant twice, which is basically about Martin Harris. I am amazed at the integrity of Martin Harris and he is the only one of the Three Witnesses to make it to Utah. Martin Harris was faithful to his testimony and to the Church.

[@kimations]

I love the long episodes!

[@richardescobar3793]

I went to look for the videos on Book of Mormon, but they started with Jacob. Where is 1st Nephi? I think you need to go into detail like you have done this last year until you get to Jacob. I know that is asking a lot but your insight is amazing . The last six months of daily study and commuting with your cast have been life changing. I didn't hear about your cast till June. I also went back and listened to the cast starting from January 2023. I will be done with 2023 soon. Thank you for your devotion.

[@matthewfriend1693]

Brother Halverson, thank you for keeping it under two hours. I love the way you approach the scriputures, but as you said you can get "long winded" if you keep it under two hours. I will have more time to listen more to your podcasts, and study my scriptures. I love the book of Mormon and it is another Testament of Jesus Christ. My hope and pray that this year will enlighten me beyond it precepts as I study it line upon line and precpt upon precept. Let's have a blessed year.

[@donnalauritzen7550]

Thank you Bro Halverson! We are so excited to study the Book of Mormon with you. We also love your “lengthy” insights. Keep ‘em coming!❤