THINNING OF THE VEIL

Tia Smith
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Prophets past and present have encouraged us to seek to understand how to part the veil between heaven and earth.  This podcast discusses the doctrines, principles and patterns of how the the thinning of the veil occurs when we are engaged in the gathering of Israel.  Testimonies of these greater manifestations will also be shared in the hopes that we all may have the heavens opened to us in greater degrees.

  1. "ENDOWED WITH POWER": Peter B. Rawlins, BYU Journal 2012

    2D AGO

    "ENDOWED WITH POWER": Peter B. Rawlins, BYU Journal 2012

    What exactly does it mean to be endowed with power? Certainly there are a lot of ways to answer that question. In this article written by Peter B. Rawlins for the BYU Journal in 2012, he approaches it through a missionary lens. He details what each ordinance means in our gaining of priesthood power and the work of the Gathering of Israel on both sides of the veil. It is valuable to study a lot of different perspectives when trying to understand the nature of  power, that is gained in the temple. Every ordinance delivers a different kind of spiritual gift that enables us to be effective disciples and laborers in the vineyard no matter what side of the veil you currently reside on. YouTube: Endowed with Power Video: https://youtu.be/3Lz70Z_pm0Q YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil CITATIONS: Rawlins, Peter B. "“Endowed with Power”." Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel 13, no. 1 (2012): https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/re/vol13/iss1/13  Support the show

    46 min
  2. FAMILYSEARCH MEMORIES TIPS AND TRICKS + UNCEXPECTED NAME IN THE NIGHT

    3D AGO

    FAMILYSEARCH MEMORIES TIPS AND TRICKS + UNCEXPECTED NAME IN THE NIGHT

    FamilySearch Memories is a valuable resource for family history research. Most often people use it as a digital resource to store prized family memories. But, it can also be used to help solve tough genealogy problems as well. Colette recently had a revelatory experience where she received a name in the middle of the night related to her family history work. As she tried to discover who it was, she found some answers and further help as she looked in the Memories section of FamilySearch. Maybe this helpful tool will also help you discover something or someone that you been looking for. YouTube: FamilySearch Memories + Unexpected Name Video: https://youtu.be/QVItwx4ob7M FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/ YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/  Support the show

    24 min
  3. HEALING FOR THE DEAD AND FOR THE LIVING

    4D AGO

    HEALING FOR THE DEAD AND FOR THE LIVING

    There are many of us whose families are devastated by generational trauma, current struggles in family relationships, or current societal degradation. This is not a news flash to our Savior and Heavenly Father. They knew the world, society, and families at large would be in state of swift deterioration in the last days. Knowing this, they provided a way and place for healing to happen. In temples we find the healing waters that lead us to Jesus Christ. Only through binding ourselves to Him will the generations past, present, and future find healing. This episode is filled with miracles and revelatory experiences that prove that it is possible to heal that which has been broken. Although Kim Olsen's ancestors included the Boggs of Missouri, her first marriage ending in divorce, and her family being rocked by suicide, she found the transforming power that can only come when we turn our hearts to the Savior in the temple. Healing is possible and can transform the generations. Miracles will be abundant, hearts will be healed, and the rending of the veil will be given to those who seek to mend the unmendable through temple ordinances and covenants. For it is there we find the Savior in abundance. YouTube: Healing for the Dead and the Living Video: https://youtu.be/aMVJetC0YbQ YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil Support the show

    25 min
  4. SYMBOLS IN THE TEMPLE: Discussion with Todd McKenna

    5D AGO

    SYMBOLS IN THE TEMPLE: Discussion with Todd McKenna

    When we attend the temple we are surrounded with symbols that can teach us about Jesus Christ. If we have eyes to see, the nature of our Heavenly Father and the Savior can be revealed to us in many ways. Oftentimes however, the learning of heavenly symbols can be overwhelming and non relatable for various reasons. In this episode Todd McKenna discusses ways that we can begin to understand the patterns and symbols all around us. Todd was a former Institute Teacher and Director who also is also heavily involved in the Gathering of Israel. He also serves as a sealer in the Temple. This unique perspective and his gift of teaching can help us to better "see" and understand the eternal knowledge that surrounds us each time we enter into the House of the Lord. YouTube: Symbols in the Temple Video: https://youtu.be/As51qjN7P0w YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil  Support the show

    1h 26m
  5. ELIJAHS MISSION: Truman Madsen, BYU, 1977

    APR 3

    ELIJAHS MISSION: Truman Madsen, BYU, 1977

    Elijah is a well known and loved prophet. The sealing power was restored to the Earth through him in Kirtland Ohio, on April 3, 1836. The returning of Elijah and the restoring of priesthood power was a fulfilling of prophecy and was given in preparation for the glorious work that would transpire in the latter days. Because the work of the Father and the Son is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal lives of mankind,  we have temples dotting the earth and the sealing of fathers to children is happening at an accelerated pace. In this BYU Speech, originally given on June 5, 1977 by Truman Madsen, he goes into much detail about Elijah and his foreordained work. And how we should as saints in the latter days, study Elijah more than we ever have.  YouTube: Elijah's Mission Video: https://youtu.be/EFaEmY2xlgQ YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil CITATIONS: Truman Madsen, "Elijah's Mission", BYU, June 5, 1977: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/truman-g-madsen/elijahs-mission/ Support the show

    52 min
  6. 3 POWERFUL WAYS TO FIND RELATIVES: FAMILYSEARCH, MY HERITAGE, AND LINK-LIVES

    APR 2

    3 POWERFUL WAYS TO FIND RELATIVES: FAMILYSEARCH, MY HERITAGE, AND LINK-LIVES

    All of the major genealogical platforms have many different tools to help anyone regardless of skill or ability. However, most of the tools never get used. Whether it is because people aren't aware, or are intimidated about learning something new, or feel like they don't have time, many opportunities to find ancestors are wasted. In this episode Colette covers some of these under utilized tools in FamilySearch, My Heritage, and Link-Lives. When looking for a long lost relative it is certainly helpful to utilize all technology that is made available to us. YouTube: 3 Powerful Ways to Find Relatives Video: https://youtu.be/EuWSoh2WBYA FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/ YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/ Support the show

    38 min
  7. SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS PREPARATORY TO KIRTLAND'S SOLEMN ASSEMBLY

    APR 1

    SPIRITUAL MANIFESTATIONS PREPARATORY TO KIRTLAND'S SOLEMN ASSEMBLY

    Many accounts are noted of the manifestations that happened at the Kirtland Temple solemn assembly and dedication. However, there were many revelatory experiences that happened before the actual dedication of the temple. In January of 1836, many elders of the church experienced heavenly manifestations, angelic ministrations, visionary experiences and much, much more. As they prepared for the upcoming solemn assembly by organizing, sanctifying, and learning of God's commandments, they were truly blessed with many thinning of the veil experiences. The revealed pattern for ancient solemn assemblies included an blessing and outpouring of spiritual gifts and power. If we know the pattern, we can understand what our experiences can be as we choose to participate in solemn assemblies in a higher and holier way. YouTube: Spiritual Manifestations Preparatory to Kirtland's Solemn Assembly Video: https://youtu.be/IMV2qyG7eKI YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil Joseph Smith Papers: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/journal-1835-1836/135 Bruce A. Van Orden, "The Kirtland Temple And Endowment of Power" in We'll Sing and We'll Shout: The Life and Times of W. W. Phelps (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 205–220.: https://rsc.byu.edu/well-sing-well-shout/kirtland-temple-endowment-power#_note-37 Leonard J Arrington, Oliver Cowdery's Kirtland, Ohio, "Sketch Book": https://byustudies.byu.edu/article/oliver-cowderys-kirtland-ohio-sketch-book#note-233  Support the show

    56 min
  8. HOLY WEEK THROUGH THE LENS OF THE TEMPLE

    MAR 31

    HOLY WEEK THROUGH THE LENS OF THE TEMPLE

    Holy Week is celebrated among many different cultures and religions. However, if we look for temple patterns within Latter Day Saint theology and study the Savior's last week of His life, we find ourselves in the Holy Week's, Holy of Holies. Every pattern, every part of His redemptive work points us then and now to the crowning work done in temples around the world in these latter days. In this episode we look at the reasons for Solemn Assemblies, the temple patterns contained within Holy Week, and the roles we play in this the last dispensation to become saviors on Mount Zion. YouTube: Holy Week through the Lens of the Temple Video: https://youtu.be/5wTlAZp7LSc YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ  SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Book: "Patterns of Revelation":  https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VX Email: tia@thinningoftheveil.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil CITATIONS: Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Joyfully Receive the Unexpected Messiah”, BYU Devotional April 15, 2025 Passover, Guide to the Scriptures, Solemn Assembly Church Topics Russell M. Nelson, “Grateful to Gather”, Liahona, Jan. 2025 Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Temple Blessings”, Ensign, August 2010 Bruce A. Van Orden, "The Kirtland Temple And Endowment of Power" in We'll Sing and We'll Shout: The Life and Times of W. W. Phelps (Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2018), 205–220. https://www.gotquestions.org/solemn-assembly.html Joel 1&2, D&C 128:22, Psalm 24:2-4, D&C 109:12, 3 Nephi 11:16-17 Matthew 5:17-18, 3 Nephi 15:9 , 3 Nephi 16:5, D&C 138:1-4,11,14-18, 30-31, 36-37, 46-48, 52, 55-56, Mark 14:3, JST Mark 14:8, EXODUS 40:13-15, Isaiah 61:1, 3, Moses 1:39, Kristian Heal, “From End Times to Sacred Times”, Maxwell Institute, March 23, 2026 Leland Gentry, “Redemption for the Dead (D&C 2),” in Sperry Symposium Classics: The Doctrine and Covenants, ed. Craig K. Manscill (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University, 2004), 92–102. Marion D. Hanks, “Temple Worship the Key to Knowing God”, Ensign July 2016 Thomas S. Monson, “Serve the Lord with Love”, Ensign, Feb. 2014 Russell M. Nelson, “The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” Oct. 2024 Brigham Young, Discourses of Brigham Young, sel. John A. Widtsoe (1954), 406. Gordon B. Hinckley, “Closing Remarks”, Oct. 2024 Bruce R. McConkie, “Celestial Marriage”, BYU, Nov. 6, 1977  Support the show

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Prophets past and present have encouraged us to seek to understand how to part the veil between heaven and earth.  This podcast discusses the doctrines, principles and patterns of how the the thinning of the veil occurs when we are engaged in the gathering of Israel.  Testimonies of these greater manifestations will also be shared in the hopes that we all may have the heavens opened to us in greater degrees.

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    Tia Smith
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    2024 - 2026
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