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THINNING OF THE VEILTHEY WERE PRESSED UPON MY MIND: Conversation with Ruth SolomonRuth Solomon has been drawn to Temple and Family History work since childhood. She followed the promptings that lead her to becoming an accredited genealogist and a Military Repatriation Genealogist. She regularly connects missing service members to their living relatives and finds joy in the miracles that are involved with that special service. The Lord has guided her through out her journey by pressing upon her mind who needs help on the other side of the veil. She has had many unique Thinning of the Veil experiences and is literally saving generations of families. She adds her testimony to...2025-07-291h 07
THINNING OF THE VEILTRUMAN MADSEN: "A House of Glory", BYU Devotional, March 5, 1972YouTube: A House of Glory Video: https://youtu.be/4ClLoxZmzGoYouTube 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/thinningoftheveilPayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USBook: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: htt...2025-07-2556 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE GATHERING ACADEMY: Colette Hokanson Resident ProfessionalThe Gathering Academy was started so that their would be better understanding of how to navigate the ins and outs of temple and family work. Colette Hokanson, will be the lead in that charge. She works full time at Family Search, is an accredited genealogist, and has been doing her own family history research for a long time. Colette has the skills and know how to move this work forward at an unprecedented pace. Welcome to the channel Colette! YouTube: Colette Hokanson Resident Professional Video: https://youtu.be/BkL7-ettZvQYouTube Thinning of the Veil...2025-07-2405 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE RESCUE: Joseph and Maria Oborn Willie Handcart CompanyChurch history has documented the fateful journey for many in the Martin Willie Handcart companies. Their trek to Zion was full of hardships and deprivations. Most focus on the sacrifice that was required of these strong saints, most forget however the sanctifying power that was forged through this literal walk with God. Joseph and Maria Oborn were a part of those saints who consecrated all they had so their descendants could embrace fully the covenantal relationship with the Savior. Maria and her son were rescued in an angelic, miraculous fashion. We now hold that same torch in being an...2025-07-2341 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE GATHERING ACADEMY: A "How To" Hub for all things Family HistoryWe are happy to announce that the Thinning of the Veil podcast, has added another section that will aide in helping one understand the How To's of Family History Research. The Gathering Academy is the go to place to express your desires on what instruction videos would be of most benefit to you as the viewer. Colette Hokanson is the resident professional who does most of the teaching. She is an accredited genealogist who works at Family Search. We are so excited for this new addition, and know that this will culminate in providing all the new ways that y...2025-07-2230 min
THINNING OF THE VEIL"BUT FOR A SMALL MOMENT" Neil A. Maxwell, BYU Devotional, 1974Neil A. Maxwell is not a stranger to trials and afflictions. In a BYU Devotional in 1974, he testifies of the doctrine of becoming. He very eloquently teaches that the process of becoming more like the Savior is always through a path of trials and tests. We cannot become like Him unless we are willing to suffer and overcome. Elder Maxwell says, "...God loves us and, loving us, has placed us here to cope with challenges which he will place before us. I'm not sure we can always understand the implications of his love, because his love will call us...2025-07-1847 min
THINNING OF THE VEILJEDIDIAH M. GRANT'S VISION OF THE SPIRIT WORLDJedidiah Grant was facing the end of his own mortality when he was gifted a glimpse of the world beyond. He was taught that death was not the end, that he would very soon be reunited with his lost loved ones, and most importantly, learned that all things in the heavens and earth denote that there is a God. Jedidiah was comforted by this new found knowledge. Heber C. Kimball shared this glorious vision with all of those who attended Jedidiah's funeral, bringing comfort to those who were mourning. For any who are facing their own mortality head on...2025-07-1711 min
THINNING OF THE VEILMY REVELATORY JOURNEY TO CYSTIC FIBROSISEveryone will experience challenges and trials in life. If we allow the Lord to be involved in our most trying times, they become a sacred walk with God. This episode is raw and emotionally charged, as Tia shares her revelatory path to a diagnosis that changed her life forever. Trusting in the Lord's promises became a daily, sanctifying, life changing trial that stretched the soul and continues to provide opportunities to learn more about the miracles, promises, and power of the Lord. While none of us know what is ahead, we can always trust that we are His children...2025-07-151h 04
THINNING OF THE VEILNEWBURY NEWS LOGAN TEMPLE MIRACLEThe Logan Temple was dedicated on May 17, 1884 and was the second temple in this dispensation to be dedicated as a House of the Lord. There were many mighty miracles attending each dedication but there is one miracle that spanned continents. Henry Ballard, a bishop at the time was preparing for another dedicatory session, when his daughter Ellen brought him a Newspaper that contained genealogical information about friends and family who were ready to have their temple work done. "Messengers" had brought to Henry, through Ellen, this paper that was dated May 15, 1884 from Thatcham, England, Henry's home town. There is...2025-07-081h 08
THINNING OF THE VEIL"ENHANCING OUR TEMPLE EXPERIENCE": Ross Baron, BYUI Education Week, July 28, 2021At a BYUI Education Week in 2021, Ross Baron teaches a masterful lesson on how to make our temple experience more meaningful, insightful, and more revelatory. If we change our temple experience from a check list item to an invitation from Heavenly Father and the Savior to become as They are, our opportunities are limitless and boundless. Temples are literally the House of God where true higher learning can occur, the doctrines of the priesthood can distill upon our souls, and we can converse with heaven. YouTube: Enhancing Our Temple Experience Video: https://youtu.be/oS0sg7...2025-07-0446 min
THINNING OF THE VEIL"I WAS SMILING SO BIG TIA!": Sariah's and Tia's ExperiencesThis episode is full of thinning of the veil experiences that happened to both Sariah Harrison, and the host, Tia Smith. The power of testifying of these experiences is evident as they have testified to others about the miraculous ways God answered their intercessory prayers. After hearing of these testimonies, others have also desired to be a savior upon Mount Zion, decided to act in faith, and subsequently have had their prayers answered in extraordinary ways. Proving that God is no respecter of persons. The Spirit of Elijah multiplies, sanctifies, and magnifies those who desire to be like Jesus...2025-07-0330 min
THINNING OF THE VEILI DESIRED TO SEE THE THINGS MY FATHER SAW: Interview with Kenzie and Jeremy MartinYouTube I Desire to See the Things my Father Saw Video: https://youtu.be/7bSHEIYSgQgYouTube 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/thinningoftheveilBook: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinning.of.the.veil/...2025-07-011h 14
THINNING OF THE VEILCOME TO ZION: D. Todd Christofferson October 2008In his talk titled "Come to Zion", Elder Christofferson teaches plainly what it takes to become a saint worthy of entering that Holy City. He testified that Zion is ahead for those who are willing to make the building up of the Kingdom their highest priority. Elder Christofferson points us to the City of Enoch and it's inhabitants, as a pattern for our own discipleship. He invites, come to Zion for the coming of our Lord is nigh. YouTube : Come to Zion Video: https://youtu.be/5ZXGFT4N9AsYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: h...2025-06-2724 min
THINNING OF THE VEILMIRACLE AT GREEN RIVER: The Waldemar C. Lybbert StoryIt started out as a normal journey for Waldemar and ended up with an opportunity for God to show that priesthood power truly can be evident in all things, including forces of nature. Waldemar's humble testimony has influenced generations after him and has remained as a sure and steady guide post for his posterity that through keeping covenants, messengers on the other side can come to one's rescue anytime, anywhere.* Used by permission of Linda and Laron Hall, descendants of Waldemar C. LybbertYouTube : Miracle at Green River Video: https://youtu.be/bdae6W17oTA2025-06-2611 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTRANSFIGURATION, TRANSLATION, AND TEMPLESFor thousands of years the reality of transfiguration and translation have been testified of. These spiritual powers and gifts are bestowed upon those who desire to help prune the Lord's Vineyard one last time. When we study the lives of Enoch, Moses, Elijah, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, we realize that the Lord has given great compensatory blessings for the Gatherers. One of the most transcendent blessings, is the ability, through Transfiguration or Translation, to withstand the burning that will come before the Second Coming. Those who attain to the glory that the law necessitates, will be able to stand i...2025-06-241h 20
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE ZION OF ENOCH TAKEN TO THE BOSOM OF THE LORD: Orson Pratt, July 19, 1874, SLC TabernacleOrson Pratt gave a sermon on Salt Lake City, Utah in July of 1874 at the Old Tabernacle. Among other doctrines discussed, was the topic of Enoch. In this sermon he taught about many aspects of Zion, including Enoch and his people, along with their characters and attributes. It has been over 150 years since this talk was given, but the principles and doctrines that Orson Pratt taught, specifically about those of translation, are even more relevant than they ever have been. We are fast approaching that day when translation will be restored that the work of the Savior will move...2025-06-2013 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE DOCTRINE OF ENOCH'S TRANSLATIONWe are living in a day when ALL things will be restored. All former priesthood ordinances, keys, and powers will once again be returned to the Earth. Enoch and his city are to come and dwell with Zion in this last dispensation. Enoch, as a dispensational head, taught his people the doctrine of translation and there were "many" who attained to this level of glory. Even after Enoch was taken off the earth, many attained to the same powers by living the ordinances, covenants, and laws required to be a translated being. This episode looks at the patterns of tr...2025-06-171h 24
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE PRICE OF PRIESTHOOD POWERIn April of 2016, President Nelson encouraged the priesthood bearing men in the church to seek to understand how to gain more priesthood power. He warned that our families would not be safe now and into eternity if the doctrines of the priesthood were an afterthought in our lives. He encouraged all to seek to be "taught be the Lord Himself." While these things may seem impossible, President Nelson lays out the blueprint on how one can seek and truly find. He testifies that our seeking for more understanding is not merely wishful thinking, but an actual reality and invitation...2025-06-1320 min
THINNING OF THE VEILHEARING THE SONGS OF ETERNAL PRAISE: Conversation with Daris HowardWhile every thinning of the veil experience is unique, oftentimes heavenly sounds from above are involved. Daris had many thinning of the veil experiences that involved music. Truly the heavens are echoing with heavenly choirs praising God our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Thankfully from time to time, our ears are opened, and we are blessed to experience the other side of the veil with heavenly voices and eternal music echoing in our ears. Heaven truly is not without this holy form of praise.YouTube Hearing the Songs of Eternal Praise Video: https://youtu.be/thVpiog4...2025-06-101h 03
THINNING OF THE VEILCOME: LET ISRAEL BUILD ZION: Bruce R. McConkie, Lima, Peru, April 1977In April of 1977, in Lima Peru, Elder Bruce R. McConkie gave a talk that linked the Gathering to the building up of Zion. It was so important that President Spencer W. Kimball had it printed so that all members of the church could study it. Almost 50 years later, we can see the fulfillment of some of the prophecies given at the time by Elder McConkie. This talk is instructive to us as Gatherers in the last days as we have our eyes are fixed on that day when Enoch's Zion will be reunited to our Zion in the not t...2025-06-0627 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE PATTERNS OF ENOCHEnoch lived thousands of years ago and yet is still relevant to our day. In this the last dispensation, the pattern is repeating itself. Like Enoch and his people, we are on our own journey to the Millennial Zion. Enoch achieved the sacred status of a Zion resident by being a Patriarch to his posterity and a Gatherer of his forebearers. We can most assuredly get through the upcoming trials and destruction by patterning our lives after Enoch. If we will study how this prophet and seer lived, preached, and covenanted with God, we will find ourselves nearing the...2025-06-031h 23
THINNING OF THE VEILWOMEN ACTING WITH PRIESTHOOD POWERWhat does a covenant keeping, acting with priesthood power, daughter of God look and act like? In this episode Tia reads stories and emails of personal experiences of her listeners and ancestors of her listeners who describe unique thinning of the veil stories. Each, in becoming Saviors upon Mount Zion, have had their eyes and ears opened to reality of revelatory experiences that are foundational in saving those whom the Savior and Heavenly Father gave them charge over. Changing the the eternal course of generations. YouTube Women Acting with Priesthood Power Video: https://youtu.be/BPt4H...2025-05-3048 min
THINNING OF THE VEILNAIROBI TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE MIRACLES: Interview with Brenda AngleBrenda Angle is truly a remarkable, covenant keeping, gatherer in Israel. The Lord prompted her to give the Tanzanian people, member and non member alike, the opportunity to attend the Nairobi Temple Open House. Over 2,000 miles away, the task seemed impossible, but Brenda moved forward with faith feeling the help of angels on both sides of the veil. More than 500 men, women, and children were involved in this mighty miracle. God was involved in every detail of this gathering, including bringing hundreds of orphans to the knowledge that God knows them and loves them and that He will bring...2025-05-271h 05
THINNING OF THE VEIL"SISTERS IN ZION" Henry B. Eyring, October 2020In this talk President Eyring, talks about the women of the church, the ancient prophecy of Enoch and his city being brough back to once again dwell on the Earth, and also the establishment of Zion. We are invited as covenantal women, to prepare for and participate in bringing forth these glorious promises. Truly, it is to happen in our day, and it will happen to those sisters in Zion, who keep their covenants and spend their days gathering Israel. YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ YouTube "Sisters i...2025-05-2317 min
THINNING OF THE VEILWOMEN FULFILLING LATTER DAY PROPHECYWomen of the last dispensation have been foretold about since the beginning of time. What are the prophetic events and sanctifying work of the latter days that the daughters of God will participate in? This episode discusses some of the prophecies from past and current prophets that speak specifically to the power of women in bringing about Zion. Ours is the generation that will bring about the blessings of Zion to our forebears and our posterity. Truly we stand in a most pivotal role and stand amazed at the trust the Lord has in us to help Him in...2025-05-201h 11
THINNING OF THE VEIL"MY SOUL DELIGHTETH IN THE COVENANTS OF THE LORD": Wendy Nelson, BYU Women's Conf., 2015Sister Wendy Nelson describes the calling of Latter Day Saint women and promises that the power of God is with us when we gather Israel. As sisters in Zion, God rewards His daughters who sacrifice of their time and talents in building up His Kingdom and overcoming the world. This talk was given in 2015 at the BYU women's conference. YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Wendy Nelson, "My Soul Delighteth in the Covenants of the Lord", 2015: https://ww...2025-05-1639 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE SPIRITUAL DNA OF COVENANTAL MOTHERSJust like physical DNA is handed down through certain genetic traits from our parents, "Our Heavenly Parents also passed along to us what we might call a 'spiritual DNA." (New Era "Your Physical and Spiritual DNA", Aug. 2019). Contained within this spiritual DNA are spiritual gifts, including revelatory experiences that enable us to unite as a family. Lori and Jenni Naegle, are a mother and daughter, who are experiencing and exhibiting similar spiritual gifts, including the beholding of angels and ministering spirits. In this episode Lori and Jenni share some of the many experiences that they have had together and...2025-05-131h 11
THINNING OF THE VEIL"WE ARE WOMEN OF GOD": Sheri Dew, October 1999Sheri Dew has emphasized, "We are not women of the world. We are women of God. And women of God will be among the greatest heroines of the 21st century." In these latter days covenantal women have been given distinct responsibilities in relation to the children of our Heavenly Parents. In this talk from October General Conference, Sheri reminds all of us to not forget our sacred mission and to stay away from the things of the world that cause us to be distracted away from our purposes here in mortality. Sheri reminds us that as women of God, "...2025-05-0917 min
THINNING OF THE VEILPRIESTESS, PROPHETESS, QUEEN OF THE MOST HIGHCovenantal Women of the Church of Jesus of Latter Day Saints, have been given the promise that they may attain to Eternal Godhood. Women are given spiritual gifts and priesthood power within their roles as a priestess, prophetess, queen, and matriarch to accomplish the work of our Eternal Parents. Their work is to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man. This episode explores the meaning behind each of these sacred responsibilities and also the doctrine, that as women, we are patterned after our Eternal Mother. Through examining scriptures, prophetic teachings, and doctrinal citations, we find that...2025-05-061h 25
THINNING OF THE VEIL"MIRACLES": Matthew Cowley, BYU Devotional, February 1953The Pacific Islanders have been blessed with extraordinary faith that enables them to experience dreams, visions, healings, and other spiritual gifts in their efforts to bless their friends and family on both sides of the veil. Matthew Cowley, who was called to be a Twelve Apostle, spent the majority of his service around these faithful people. In this talk at BYU, he testifies of some of the miraculous experiences that he experienced firsthand as he served the people of the Island Nations, and also attests to the promise that with faith, all things are possible with Priesthood Power. 2025-05-0240 min
THINNING OF THE VEILSIGNS AND WONDERS UPON THE ISLES OF THE SEA: Conversation with Afiona FaumuinaIn the last days it is prophesied that all the nations of the Earth will be gathered even, "upon the isles of the sea". Gordon B. Hinckley describes, "Through ancient prophets the Lord promised that in the latter days He would remember His people upon the isles of the sea." In this episode Afiona Faumuina, describes the miracles, manifestations, and thinning of the veil experiences as her and her sister have sought to unite all Pacific Islanders. From the very first "scroll" that was given to her through miraculous events, to each succeeding miracle, they have created a traveling...2025-04-291h 23
THINNING OF THE VEILOUR GREAT POTENTIALElder Bednar taught in April 2025 General Conference, that we are in "The Times of the Restitution of All Things." What are some of those future powers and ordinances that we can look forward to? President Kimball in this April 1977 talk titled, "Our Great Potential" cites our minds forward to those glorious events yet to come. As we come to know what is ahead of us, we have the opportunity to adjust our choices now, that we may invited to participate in the glorious manifestations to yet to come. YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube...2025-04-2518 min
THINNING OF THE VEILIN THE MORNING OF THE FIRST RESURRECTIONIn this episode we study the patterns inherently contained in the Resurrection. As we study these patterns and associated doctrines of the Resurrection, there emerges a path to meeting the Savior when He comes again in the morning of the first resurrection. Who will be with Him in the clouds when He comes in His glory? Who gets resurrected in what order and whose calling is it to preform this sacred ordinance? Some possible answers are discussed in this episode evidenced with LDS doctrinal citations. YouTube In The Morning of the First Resurrection video: https://youtu.be...2025-04-221h 10
THINNING OF THE VEILPERFECTION PENDINGOn Good Friday we celebrate the Atoning Sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ. The ultimate gift of love was given to every son and daughter of God. The Savior provided the way that we all may return to our Heavenly Home, through His redeeming sacrifice and glorious resurrection. Perfection does not come in mortality but will come when we are resurrected through the power of the Son. This talk given by Russell M. Nelson in October General Conference 1995. The prophet teaches about perfection and illustrates the pattern the Savior exemplified in all of us to follow. YouTube Th...2025-04-1819 min
The Heart of Parenting20. What No One Tells You About Career Success (But Should) with Author and Leadership Expert Tia SmithIn this episode, we’re joined by workplace culture expert and Forbes HR Council contributor Tia Smith, author of the powerful new book, 10 Brutal Career Truths Every College Student Should Know.Drawing from 25+ years in HR and leadership, Tia breaks down the unspoken realities of the professional world that most young adults aren’t taught in school. Her book is a no-fluff, practical roadmap for navigating early career decisions with confidence, clarity, and resilience.From the myth of work-life balance to why emotional intelligence will take you further than GPA, Tia shar...2025-04-1648 min
THINNING OF THE VEILPERFECTION THROUGH THE ORDINANCE OF RESURRECTIONJoseph Smith has said this about the last dispensation in which we now live, “The dispensation of the fullness of times will bring to light the things that have been revealed in all former dispensations; also other things that have not been before revealed.” What are some of the ordinances that still yet need to be revealed? In this episode we discuss the ordinance of resurrection and how that is intertwined with the Gathering of Israel. We cannot be made perfect without our ancestors and they cannot be made perfect without us. The Savior exemplified the pattern of Redemption and...2025-04-1550 min
Good Grief BelieverThe Veil is Thin with Tia SmithIn this heartfelt episode, host Julie Craig welcomes Tia Smith, podcaster of "The Thinning of the Veil," to discuss the profound journey of grief. Tia shares her personal experiences with loss, including the heartbreak of losing her twins and the passing of her beloved father.Join us as Tia reflects on how grief can transform our understanding of love and connection. She emphasizes that grief never truly goes away but teaches us empathy and compassion. Through spiritual insights and treasured memories, Tia illustrates how we can honor our loved ones while finding peace amidst...2025-04-131h 07
THINNING OF THE VEILA MESSENGER OF THE COVENANT: Interview with Bryson NewswanderA messenger of the covenant bears reality of our Savior, Jesus Christ. President Nelson has encouraged both sides of the veil to participate in the saving covenants and ordinances of the temple. As messenger of Christ and the covenant we are being invited to bear testimony to all the world, even those on the other side of the veil. Bryson has implemented the principle of praying an Intercessory Prayer on behalf of his ancestors and then witnesses to them of the importance of the covenants they are making as he stands as a messenger of Christ. These principles have...2025-04-081h 13
THINNING OF THE VEIL"THE TEN BLESSINGS OF THE PRIESTHOOD" Bruce R. McConkieThis talk by Bruce R. McConkie given in General Conference in October 1977 is further evidence of the invitation to not only make our calling and election sure but also to attain to the Second Comforter.YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/Book: "Patterns of Revelation": https://www.amazon.com/Patterns-Revelation-Spiritual-Foundations-Hearing-ebook/dp/B0BWGLZ8VXEmail: tia@thinningoftheveil.comBruce R. McConkie, "The Ten Blessings of the Holy Priesthood", https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ge...2025-04-0418 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE SECOND COMFORTER: PART 2In this episode we discuss further the doctrines pertaining to the Second Comforter and Calling and Election. For one to be brought back into the presence of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ, we must feel what they feel, love as they love, and most importantly, we must do what they do. The Gathering of Israel encompasses the work of the Savior Jesus Christ. As we participate in bringing to pass the immortality and eternal life of man we gain the glory necessary to be brought back into Their presence.YouTube The Second Comforter...2025-04-031h 02
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE SECOND COMFORTER: PART 1The pinnacle of seeking to make our calling and election made sure is an invitation from the Savior to come unto Him. This experience is known as the Second Comforter. This episode studies the doctrines and principles that lead one to this supernal event. We are taught in the temple the pattern to seek Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father through the examples of Adam and Eve. Priesthood power is an essential element in attaining to eternal life. As we seek our Savior through the Doctrines that He has set forth, the veil will part and we will be g...2025-04-0159 min
THINNING OF THE VEILMIGHTY MIRACLES AND MANIFESTATIONS FROM UKRAINE: A conversation with Andre ZinkovskiKeeping your covenants as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is not easy in this last dispensation. When you live in a war torn country, gospel living gets even more complicated and at times very dangerous. Andre is a Latter Day Saint, living in the war zone of Ukraine. His new daily "normal" includes bombs, drones, sirens, and shortages of basic necessities. In the midst of all this Andre still manages to gather Israel on both sides of the veil. In this episode Andre testifies of the miraculous ways that God is watching...2025-03-251h 37
THINNING OF THE VEILTRUE MIRACLES WITH GENEALOGY: Discussion with author Anne BradshawAnn Bradshaw is a convert to the church and was drawn to the doctrine of the Gathering. The knowledge that all would have a chance to hear the gospel and make covenants with the Savior was comforting to her, and evidence of a loving God. She felt the pull of her ancestor's and was compelled to not only do their saving work in the temple but also to write about the miracles and Thinning of the Veil experiences that accompanied the Spirit of Elijah. She gathered stories from all around the world, and compiled them in a two volume...2025-03-1856 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE HOLY SPIRIT OF PROMISEAs we seek to make our calling and election sure, we must first enter into covenants with God by proper priesthood authority. Next we must continue proving faithful at all costs, obeying every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, and then we will hear those supernal words of exaltation through the more sure word of prophecy. The Holy Spirit of Promise, another name title of the Holy Ghost, has power given to ratify and justify all contracts, vows and obligations that we enter into. We with our ancestors are given the opportunity for this ratifying seal to b...2025-03-111h 10
THINNING OF THE VEILRESOLVING DUPLICATES ON FAMILY SEARCHThere is one task in Family Search that causes dread and stress more than any other one...resolving duplicates. What if I accidentally banish a person for all eternity? What if I lose all the relevant information? What if I merge to people who aren't really married?? This episode helps to resolve those problematic thoughts and feelings by offering a step by step guide with real time examples, showing ways to not only resolve the duplicate but feel confident about it!YouTube Resolving Duplicates on Family Search Video: https://youtu.be/U3R-4byG9ZIF...2025-03-111h 03
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE MORE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY: Calling and Election Part 2A key event in making one's calling and election made sure is obtaining that "knowledge" through the more sure word of prophecy. Through a heaven sent revelatory experience we can know our standing before the Lord. Bruce R. McConkie explains that this is having the "day of judgement advanced". This episode discusses how we can obtain this heavenly pronouncement. There are patterns in scriptural accounts of various individuals who did indeed receive this more sure of prophecy. As we study the patterns and clue into the phrases that we should be listening for, we will be more able to...2025-03-041h 04
THINNING OF THE VEILCALLING AND ELECTIONCalling and Election is a doctrine of the priesthood that is misunderstood by many. While we are invited to make our Calling and Election sure, we are confused at how this process plays out in our individual lives. First, we must understand what "calling and election" even means. As we learn about the principles involved, the laws that must be obeyed, and the refining process that's required, the way forward is a lot more clear. Understanding the doctrine of calling and election is one of divine guidance and heavenly help. The journey to having one's calling and election is n...2025-02-251h 16
Cheers To Leaving!Ep 93 Christian Nationalism’s Endgame: Trump, Elon, and Project 2025 (with Tia Levings)Send us a textThe Christian nationalist movement isn’t just a fringe ideology—it’s shaping the highest levels of government. In this episode, we sit down with author Tia Levings to break down Project 2025, Trump’s hand-picked cabinet, and the alarming role of Elon Musk in the new administration. We discuss the calculated rise of Christian nationalism, how it threatens democracy, and what we can do to fight back. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news cycle, Tia offers insight into how to stay informed without burning out. Buckle up—this conversation is essential listening fo...2025-02-2046 min
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE DOCTRINES OF THE PRIESTHOODElder Dieter F. Uchtdorf has commented that in relation to our Priesthood Power that, "our actions suggest that we live far beneath this potential." How do we even begin to understand what our potential is in relation to our priesthood power? What are the doctrines of the priesthood that we struggle to identify and implement? How do we increase priesthood power in our lives to the extent that we know all things? This episode is an introductory step in starting to understand this covenantal relationship with God that includes so many unimaginable promises and blessings. God promises with an...2025-02-181h 23
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE REFINING POWER OF GRIEF: A Conversation with Julie and MichaelJulie and Michael are married spouses that both have their previous spouses on the other side of the veil. How does one continue to grow their previous covenantal relationship with their former spouse who is on the other side of the veil? And how to they continue to grow their current relationship with each other in this side of the veil? Both Julie and Michael have had thinning of the veil experiences that have helped them both to maintain and grow their current relationship with each other and also continue to build on their relationships with their previous spouses...2025-02-111h 26
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE PATRIARCHAL ORDERThe power of the priesthood that exists within the covenantal relationship of the Patriarchal Order is not well understood. This episode discusses the doctrine of the Patriarchal Order, the importance and relevance of the priesthood within that sacred order, and the power we develop as we expand that order to include our ancestors. The Gathering of Israel is all about recovering those familial relationships that we once knew and held sacred within the walls of our Heavenly Home. Repeating the familial patterns and practicing the laws of the Patriarchal Priesthood we literally bring heaven closer to us as we...2025-02-041h 08
THINNING OF THE VEILFISHERS OF MENJeremiah prophesied that in the last days there will be fishers and hunters of men who will seek and sacrifice all, that God's children will be gathered. He also prophesied that the miracles of the Gathering of Israel in Moses's time would be eclipsed by the miracles of the Gathering in the Last Days. This episode studies the miraculous events of both and reviews the characteristics of the fishers and hunters that were taught in a recent Liahona article by President Russell M. Nelson. Our thinning of the veil experiences should echo the revelatory experiences of Moses's. As fellow...2025-01-2857 min
THINNING OF THE VEILASTRONOMICALLY IMPOSSIBLEHave you ever wondered if Thinning of the Veil Experiences are truly miraculous? This episode discusses how remarkable these revelations are in numerical terms. Each story in this episode is taken from real viewer's Thinning of the Veil experiences. Each experience is unique and miraculous in their own way and truly astronomically impossible without the power of God. Our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ, have promised the greatest manifestations. You can be a part of these greatest, astronomically impossible, manifestations, if you choose to help Gather Israel. When you plead to know who needs help on the other s...2025-01-2158 min
THINNING OF THE VEILI'LL GO WHERE YOU WANT ME TO GO: Interview with Colette Hokanson Part 1Have you ever been asked by the Lord to do seemingly impossible things? Colette Hokanson's spiritual impressions have taken her all around the globe. Each time, the Lord uses her to bring about His work in miraculous ways. Because the Gathering of Israel is so important in this last dispensation, those of us involved in His work, will see some of the greatest manifestations of God's love and power, being manifested in our lives. If we will ask the Lord who needs help on the other side of the veil, and walk forward in faith, not knowing before had...2025-01-141h 11
THINNING OF THE VEILI'LL GO WHERE YOU WANT ME TO GO: Interview with Colette Hokanson Part 2Colette shares more of her Thinning of the Veil experiences in this Part 2 episode. The miraculous ways that she is led to find her family on the other side of the veil in various different lands, is evidence of a loving Heavenly Father and Savior. The locations that Colette was prompted to find the "one" is truly remarkable. There is not a place to far, a task to great, or a mountain to high to climb, that will keep us from finding our lost family. If we will listen, the Spirit will show us all things that we must...2025-01-141h 52
THINNING OF THE VEILIS THE THINNING OF THE VEIL DOCTRINALLY SOUND???Do we wrestle with the idea that the Thinning of the Veil is sound doctrine. Or that we can and should be having Thinning of the Veil experiences. This episode discusses evidences in both a scriptural context and also through words from the prophet and apostles. By using these teachings from our leaders own mouths, we can begin to understand that not only doctrinally sound, but that we should be expecting and experiencing these things for ourselves. If we wrest these testimonies from both heaven sent sources we will find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage as we prepare to...2025-01-071h 15
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE GREAT DAY OF THE LORD: PART 2Elijah the prophet, returned to the Earth and restored the Sealing Keys and Authority to turn the hearts of the children to the fathers, and the turning of the the hearts of the fathers to their children. While this event was important for many reasons, it was most importantly preparing not only covenant Israel, but the whole world, for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The Priesthood restored by Elijah allows for protection for those willing to make the covenant and who participate in ordinances, from the Savior's glory upon His return. The Gathering of Israel is the most...2024-12-311h 20
THINNING OF THE VEILMY BEST FRIEND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEILThe doctrine of the Gathering of Israel teaches that our relationships extend beyond the grave. We can have deep abiding relationships with our loved ones who have past, including those who we did not know in our earthly existence. Our family from ages past, are aware of our sorrows, struggles, and also our desires. They will move heaven and earth for our connections to be eternal. Some relationships never seem to dim over time, even growing increasingly stronger as we serve each other on both sides of the veil. This episode details the extraordinary relationship between Tia Smith and...2024-12-171h 06
THINNING OF THE VEILCELESTIAL GLORYPresident Nelson has encouraged us to "Think Celestial". What does that mean? Why should we follow the prophet when he very clearly has admonished us to lift our sights to higher and holier lofts? This episode explores the reasons we should be thinking about Celestial Glory and more importantly the blessings of those who seek to attain to living like and with our Savior and Heavenly Father. Tia also describes how we can start to attain to the glory of the Celestial Kingdom in this life, not waiting until we are through with our mortal probation. The prophet has...2024-12-101h 04
THINNING OF THE VEIL"TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THINE HEART" : A Personal Message from Tia SmithIn this short episode, Tia explains some things that are happening with the channel and the reasons why. She shares a very personal experience, her diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis, and the importance of obeying Revelation when given. Especially when it's not what you want to do. "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding... and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5-6)YouTube Trust in the Lord video: https://youtu.be/E4nDKXwvhkQYouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCAA9WnYhYvCp1ffCe-AGUQQ ...2024-12-0523 min
THINNING OF THE VEILPARTAKERS OF THE GLORIESIn Doctrine and Covenants 66:2 it says, "Verily I say unto you, blessed are you for receiving mine everlasting covenant, even the fulness of my gospel, sent forth unto the children of men, that they might have life and be made partakers of the glories which are to be revealed in the last days, as it was written by the prophets and apostles in days of old." In this episode we study the importance of the Gathering of Israel in context of attaining to the glories we have been promised from our Heavenly Father. One cannot attain to heavenly glories...2024-12-031h 10
THINNING OF THE VEILPOWER IN THE GENERATIONS: Healing Generational TraumaFamily relationships are very complicated and can be the cause of so much of our individual suffering. Generational trauma is a very serious epidemic within our society at large with relational conflict existing at an all time high. Is there a solution to this vexing problem? While the solution is not so simple, one of the avenues the Lord has given all of us experiencing generational trauma is temple and family history work. Truly when we extend the opportunity to our ancestors of making a covenant with the Savior in the temple and the furthering giving of Priesthood power...2024-11-191h 07
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE VISION OF THE REDEMPTION OF THE DEADAlthough the Vision of the Redemption of the Dead was received by Joseph F. Smith in 1918, it could not be more pertinent to the Saints today. The doctrines that flow from this revelatory Thinning of the Veil experience have unique implications for our day. This episode studies the relevancy to our lives and draws comparisons from all previous dispensations. This extraordinary vision and its inherent doctrine should be a mainstay and focus of our Christ centered lives. Few things are more persuasive in our reasoning for gathering Israel then this very unique vision of those on the other side...2024-11-121h 01
THINNING OF THE VEILTHE PRISONERS SHALL GO FREEHave you ever wondered what happens after we die? Where do our loved ones go after the have laid down this mortal sphere? The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead received by Joseph F. Smith, doctrinally answers the reality of a Spirit World. In this podcast episode we learn more about the Spirit World, Spirit Prison, and Spirit Paradise. We learn about the Father's transcendent plan to give an opportunity to hear about the Savior, even to those who may not have had a chance while in mortality. We, as covenantal disciples, play an integral role in bringing a...2024-11-051h 08
Rule 42Episode 32 - Tia May - The Crazy Car Chik, Army Vet and Mental Health Advocate Today, we’re thrilled to have an extraordinary guest, Tia May. Tia is a force of resilience and passion, combining her love for motorsports with a deep commitment to helping others through her brand, Crazy Car Chik. With Crazy Car Chik, Tia has harnessed the high-octane world of motorsports to bring awareness to veterans’ mental health in an innovative and exciting way. As a disabled American veteran herself, Tia knows firsthand the importance of addressing these issues and the power of a supportive community. Her personal journey—marked by incredible challenges and triumphs—has become a source of inspi...2024-10-311h 12
THINNING OF THE VEILPECULIAR MANIFESTATIONSOne of the many ways that God gives revelation to His children here on earth is through Visions. This episode explains the difference between a dream and a vision, the importance of visions, and why we might have our own visions. The testimonies of prophets past and present testify to the validity that every day saints can have this gift of the spirit if they obey the commandments, keep their covenants, and are heavily involved in the Gathering of Israel. There are many examples of visions in the scriptures and through testimonies of saints from all ages. It can...2024-10-221h 00
THINNING OF THE VEILWHISPERINGS FROM WARRENThis episode details a very recent, most extraordinary thinning of the veil experience from the host of this podcast, Tia Smith. Much of our revelatory experiences are connected to our loved ones, known and unknown, on the other side of the veil. God will always go after the one no matter when they lived and where they might be. He uses us, His mortal covenantal children, to be His hands in the work of gathering and locating those who are ready and desirous to make covenants with Him. Through revelation, all the daughters and sons of God will be g...2024-10-081h 03
THINNING OF THE VEILANGELS PART 3: REAL LIFE ANGEL & MINISTERING SPIRIT EXPERIENCES!!!In our seeking for the gift of the beholding of angels and ministering spirits, a testimony of such experiences from others, increases our own faith in these angelic ministrations. This episode is testimonies of everyday sons and daughters of God who have had encounters with ministering spirits or angels. Their experiences help us to recognize our own and thus furthering the pattern in our lives. The promise is that we have angels around us all the time. These true stories add to all the other witnesses that the Lord is truly sending messengers to us all of the time a...2024-09-1054 min
THINNING OF THE VEILHOW TO FIND ANCESTOR'S BLESSINGSWe share DNA with our forbears and inherit certain physical traits and characteristics. We also share spiritual traits and characteristics from our ancestors. Locating their patriarchal blessings helps us to understand some of the spiritual gifts that we may have inherited from them. In many ancestor's blessings, certain promises are also given to their descendants, rendering that blessing then upon you, as one of their descendants. In this episode Tia shows the step by step process of locating those previous ancestor's blessings. Website: thinningoftheveil.com: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/YouTube Channel: Thinning of the Veil: h...2024-09-1016 min
THINNING OF THE VEILANGELS PART 2: ANGELS VS. MINISTERING SPIRITS???What is the difference between and an angel and ministering spirit, and why does it matter??? This episode goes into more detail about what to expect when we have a beholding of angel or ministering spirit encounter. No doubt that the veil is thin when we have messengers sent from the other side to strengthen and uplift us. The gratitude that one feels to a loving Heavenly Father when one has these thinning of the veil experiences can be quite extraordinary. Knowledge is power and when we know what these encounters can look like in our own lives, it...2024-09-031h 12
THINNING OF THE VEILANGELS PART 1: "...FOR IT IS BY FAITH THAT ANGELS APPEAR AND MINISTER UNTO MEN..." (Moroni 7:37)While we are called upon from the Lord to minister to those on the other side of the veil, the Lord also calls upon our ancestors to minister to us, their descendants. Their "ministering assignments" are to help those whom they love in the flesh through differing means and ways. Angels and ministering spirits are part of the army that are sent to help in the Gathering of Israel by providing protection, give loving messages from above, warning of potential pitfalls, and guiding us safely home. This episode explores the various means that angels aide us and also the p...2024-08-271h 06
THINNING OF THE VEILMAGNIFYING & MULTIPLYING SPIRITUAL GIFTS-Many of us assume that we have only the gifts that are mentioned in our patriarchal blessings. Many also assume that they understand what their spiritual gifts mean. This episode gives ideas on how we might reframe our gifts that we have been blessed with and also teaches how to magnify them, that they almost become second nature to us. We are taught that we need to seek after the best gifts as we Gathering of Israel. In the work of the gathering, there are particular gifts that move the work forward at an accelerated pace. Some of these gi...2024-08-201h 05
THINNING OF THE VEILPATTERNS OF REVELATION PART 3: THE FORMULAThis episode details the principles and doctrines that we can introduce into our lives that brings deeper communications from heaven. Elder McConkie encourages us all to learn how the Spirit speaks by tuning into the frequency that the Spirit is broadcasting on so that we might have our own promptings, visions, and dreams of the eternities. The Thinning of the Veil is absolutely available to every one who listens with intent and obeys with exactness. President Nelson calls the process, "Growing into the Principle of Revelation." This last episode in this series builds on the two others before...2024-08-131h 09
THINNING OF THE VEILPatterns of Revelation Part 2: WHOSE VOICE IS IT?Sometimes the most confusing part about seeking revelation is determining whose voice it really is that is speaking. This podcast helps to simplify the process of whether it's your voice or the voice of the Spirit. This episode will also offer up reasons why that may not be the right question we should even be asking. Seeking to hear God's voice is not only a commandment but in these last days, absolutely necessary. This podcast breaks down this process helping the fear and anxiety to dissipate, leaving the Light of Christ to lead us to our own Thinning of...2024-08-0653 min