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Scripture Insights: Let the scriptures come alive by exploring their meaning, words, themes, cultural context, and personal applications for our lives. Created by Taylor Halverson, Ph.D.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Lost Message Hidden in Enoch’s Words (Lesson 6: Moses 7)

    In this episode, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris focus entirely on Moses chapter 7, allowing the powerful vision of Enoch to unfold with depth and clarity. They explore the emotional weight of a God who weeps, revealing divine compassion for His children and a God who feels sorrow when people choose to live outside covenant relationship. You will discover how scripture uses symbolism to teach covenant truths, including the meaning of “blackness” and “whiteness” as spiritual states of being inside or outside God’s covenant. The discussion also highlights the recurring theme of rest, connected to Noah and ultimately to Jesus Christ, showing that God’s work is to bring peace, comfort, and renewal to His children through covenant and grace. This conversation is an invitation to see suffering through God’s eyes, to develop deeper empathy, and to actively build Zion by choosing unity over division and charity over anger. It reassures listeners that God’s rest is real, His compassion is personal, and His invitation to create peace and belonging begins with us.   Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    45 min

  2. 17 JAN

    How Enoch’s Transformation Reveals a Pattern for Us (Lesson 5: Genesis 5; Moses 6)

    In this episode, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris explore Moses chapter 6, focusing on Enoch, Adam’s posterity, and the invitation to build Zion. What might appear as genealogy opens into a powerful discussion about agency, covenant living, and God’s desire for His children to create unity, peace, and holiness here and now. You will discover how scripture uses names, language, and symbolism to teach eternal truths. The hosts unpack the meaning of the Adamic language as pure and undefiled speech marked by truth, sincerity, and love, and explore how figures like Seth, Enos, and Enoch model prayer, dedication, and spiritual vision. The contrast between covenant builders and those driven by rage and secrecy highlights the real choices that shape our lives and communities. This conversation is an invitation to see yourself and others as created in God’s image, to wrestle honestly with Him in prayer, and to participate actively in His work of restoration. It reassures listeners that Zion is not a distant hope, but a way of living rooted in kindness, truth, and covenant faithfulness today. Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    58 min

  3. 10 JAN

    God Stays With Us After Eden (Lesson 4: Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5)

    In this episode, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris walk through Genesis chapters 3–4 and Moses chapters 4–5, offering a deeply thoughtful exploration of the Fall, agency, and the ongoing journey back to God. Through temple symbolism and covenant context, they show that Adam and Eve’s story is not about shame or abandonment, but about growth, learning, and divine love. You will discover how scripture uses symbolism to teach eternal truths, including Adam as a type of Jesus Christ, Eve as a symbol of covenant community, and the serpent as an example of how truth can be twisted for deception. Taylor explains how belief, truth, and “Amen” are central to spiritual stability, and how Satan’s primary strategy is to attack belief and identity. The episode contrasts faithful and unfaithful responses in scripture, using examples like Adam and Eve versus Cain, and later parallels throughout the Bible.  This conversation is an invitation to know God more deeply, to see yourself as beloved and known, and to trust that God’s purpose is always restoration. It reassures listeners that the journey through the Fall is not the end of the story, but the beginning of becoming.   Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    58 min

  4. 3 JAN

    The Creation Story Isn’t What You Think (Lesson 3: Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5)

    In this episode, Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris guide viewers through Moses chapters 2–3 and Abraham chapters 4–5, placing them alongside Genesis 1–2 to reveal the deeper covenantal and temple meanings of the creation story. Instead of asking how creation happened, the discussion focuses on why God created and what creation teaches us about identity, belonging, and relationship with Him. You will learn why many Jewish and Christian scholars understand Genesis as a temple text, how the repeated patterns of seven signal covenant and completeness, and why the Sabbath represents the ultimate goal of creation. Taylor explains how scripture presents humans as divine image bearers, not slaves, but honored partners invited into God’s rest and presence. The episode also explores how the biblical creation story lovingly overturns ancient myths, replacing chaos and conflict with order, peace, and relationship. The creation of man and woman is shown as God’s crowning work, emphasizing equality, partnership, and wholeness. Throughout, God is revealed as an active, caring Father who seeks to wash, clothe, feed, and dwell with His children. This conversation invites viewers to see creation not as distant history, but as a living pattern for life. We are called to extend temple-like care, create peace, reduce chaos, and recognize every soul as bearing the image of God. Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    35 min

  5. 27/12/2025

    What Moses Learned That Will Change How You See Yourself (Lesson 2: Moses 1; Abraham 3)

    Join Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris for a meaningful study of Moses chapter 1 and Abraham chapter 3. This episode reveals that the heart of creation is not matter or mechanics. It is identity. God’s work begins with teaching His children who they are and drawing them into covenant relationship with Him. You will learn why the name Moses carries deep symbolic meaning, how temple themes are woven into Moses’s encounter with God, and why God’s attributes of chesed and amen are essential to understanding His character. Taylor also teaches how Satan attacks identity the moment we begin to discover our divine worth. In Abraham chapter 3, the hosts explain how God used the cosmology of Abraham’s day to teach eternal truths through analogy and familiar symbols. Kolob becomes a powerful way to understand the centrality of Jesus Christ in God’s eternal plan. This episode is filled with warmth, reverence, and spiritual encouragement. It invites you to focus less on the scientific debates around creation and more on the loving purpose behind it. You are God’s work and glory. You belong to Him, and His covenant love is steadfast and eternal. Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    40 min

  6. 20/12/2025

    Keys for Unlocking the Whole Old Testament (Lesson 1: Introduction to the Old Testament)

    Welcome to a powerful introduction to the Old Testament as you may have never experienced it before. Taylor Halverson and Mike Harris guide you through God’s ancient record as a story of love, covenant, and belonging. They challenge the idea of a harsh Old Testament God and reveal instead a consistent, covenantal God whose love never changes. In this episode, you will learn how to recognize Jesus Christ (Jehovah) throughout the Old Testament, why covenants are the foundation of God’s relationship with His children, and how both the Bible and Book of Mormon work together to clarify doctrine and deepen spiritual understanding. Taylor shares the meaningful connection between “religion” and “ligament”, showing that God’s purpose is to re-bind us to Him through covenant belonging. You will also hear tender reminders of God’s compassion, such as Hagar calling Him “the God who sees”. These stories illustrate that God’s love reaches every person, including the overlooked and the hurting. This episode is an invitation to slow down, ask better questions, and discover the beauty of God’s original love story. The Old Testament is not distant history. It is a living witness of God’s desire for connection, loyalty, and eternal belonging with His children. Thank you to the Mike Hutchins Studio and the Faith Creator's Alliance. Connect with Taylor Halverson https://insights.taylorhalverson.com/ Insights@TaylorHalverson.com https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

    30 min

  7. 17/11/2025

    Episode 51: The Family A Proclamation to the World. Scripture Insights

    Join The Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4b42aaa6a90e/taylorhalversoninsights Travel with Taylor and his hand-picked guides worldwide: https://ExodusTours.com Covenant Path Book https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Path-Bible-Book-Mormon/dp/1951341031 More videos from Scripture Insights. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgKoqNYuhJ0lxTINM9VqIw?sub_confirmation=1 *************************** Connect with Taylor Halverson https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   *************************** Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   *************************** This program is intended to be used as supplemental resources for for the Come, Follow Me Program by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in support of Scripture Central and Book of Mormon Central learning resources, and Taylor and Tyler Come Follow Me scripture resources.   *************************** “Nephi’s Gethsemane: Seventeen Comparisons from the Literary Record” by Taylor Halverson. Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 46 (2021): 1-14. https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/nephis-gethsemane-seventeen-comparisons-from-the-literary-record/

    25 min

  8. 08/11/2025

    Episode 50: The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2. Scripture Insights

    Join The Email List: https://mailchi.mp/4b42aaa6a90e/taylorhalversoninsights Travel with Taylor and his hand-picked guides worldwide: https://ExodusTours.com Covenant Path Book https://www.amazon.com/Covenant-Path-Bible-Book-Mormon/dp/1951341031 More videos from Scripture Insights. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHgKoqNYuhJ0lxTINM9VqIw?sub_confirmation=1 *************************** Connect with Taylor Halverson https://www.instagram.com/taylordhalverson/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/TaylorDavidHalverson   *************************** Connect with Mike Harris harrismr@churchofjesuschrist.org https://www.facebook.com/brother.mike.harris?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/brother.mike.harris?igsh=MTYwcDJsYzh5d29ybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   *************************** This program is intended to be used as supplemental resources for for the Come, Follow Me Program by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in support of Scripture Central and Book of Mormon Central learning resources, and Taylor and Tyler Come Follow Me scripture resources.   *************************** “Nephi’s Gethsemane: Seventeen Comparisons from the Literary Record” by Taylor Halverson. Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship 46 (2021): 1-14. https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/nephis-gethsemane-seventeen-comparisons-from-the-literary-record/

    33 min
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Scripture Insights: Let the scriptures come alive by exploring their meaning, words, themes, cultural context, and personal applications for our lives. Created by Taylor Halverson, Ph.D.

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    taylorhalverson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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