BUILDING BRIDGES: Matthew Cowley, Oct. 1947

A FATHER'S TESTIMONY HELPS HIS SONS TO PART THE VEIL

Brian Hall has always felt a pull to help his ancestors and has involved his children in the process as well.  Brian and his wife began with teaching them how to index and other family history related activities. When Brian realized that he could pray to know who needs help on the other side of the veil, he decided to give it a try. After having his own thinning of the veil experience on behalf of an ancestor on the the other side of the veil, he knew he needed to teach his children to do the same. His two sons, Seth and Dallas had faith in what their father had experienced and they both wanted to receive revelation on behalf of an ancestor as their father had. Both boys had a revelatory experience and are now busily engaged in the work of the Gathering. Seth's temple worship has become more meaningful and Dallas, who's only eight, gives the names to his brother and Dad to do the work of their waiting ancestor. Serving in the temple has become a family affair on both sides of the veil. YouTube: A Father's Testimony Helps His Sons to Part the Veil Video: https://youtu.be/YCXSmwJFBSk [https://youtu.be/YCXSmwJFBSk] YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil [https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil] SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ [https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/] Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil [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 [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/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Gathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368946/support]

ANCESTRY AI, COMMUNITY HISTORY BOOKS & FAMILYSEARCH RESEARCH

When trying to locate more information and details in genealogical research there are often underused tools available. In this episode Colette walks you through her process of locating the harder to find information using tools that many do not know about. In her Swedish line she demonstrates the benefits of using community history books and teaches ways to research more effectively in FamilySearch. And now that Ancestry has a new AI tool available, the common headaches and frustration of doing family history work become things of the past. YouTube: Community History Books, FamilySearch Research and Ancestry AI Video: https://youtu.be/3s0r6HRlAYg [https://youtu.be/3s0r6HRlAYg] FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/ [https://www.familysearch.org/] YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil [https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil] SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ [https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/] Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil [https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil] PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US [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 [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/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Gathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/ ] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368946/support]

LATTER-DAY TEMPLES AS SYMBOLS: Richard O. Cowan, BYU article, July 2012

Temples are places where heaven meets earth. There we learn the higher ways of God and the Savior's role in our Father's eternal plan of happiness. Symbols are a way through which Heavenly Father can teach His mortal children about heavenly things. The symbols contained within the walls of the temple and the ones evident on the outside of each holy house can be instructive hints about our mission here on Earth. In this article, "Latter-Day Temples as Symbols", Richard Cowen, studies the different symbols contained on and in many temples, and points us to possibilities of what those sacred symbols can represent. This article was originally published in the Journal of Book of Mormon Studies at BYU in July of 2012. YouTube: Latter-Day Temples as Symbols Video: https://youtu.be/-4pKyrofG9I [ https://youtu.be/-4pKyrofG9I] YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil [https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil] SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ [https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/] Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil [https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil] PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US [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 [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/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Gathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil] CITATION: Cowan, Richard O. (2012) "Latter-day Saint Temples as Symbols," Journal of Book of Mormon Studies: Vol. 21 : No. 1 , Article 2. : https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1488&context=jbms [https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1488&context=jbms] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368946/support]

WHY SOURCES MATTER AND WHAT'S NEW ON ANCESTRY

In this episode Colette discusses her latest trip to the Allen County Library where she had some breakthrough miracles in finding lost ancestors. She discusses why sources are important and gives a hint of what's new on Ancestry. All of these new technologies have relevance when participating in family history research, and makes the work of the Gathering a little more easier and doable. YouTube: Why Sources Matter and What's New on Ancestry Video: https://youtu.be/xAD5YcPUi7s [https://youtu.be/xAD5YcPUi7s] FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/ [https://www.familysearch.org/] Newspaperfinder.com: https://newspaperfinder.com/ [https://newspaperfinder.com/] YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil [https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil] SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ [https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/] Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil [https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil] PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US [ 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 [ 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/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Gathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil/ ] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368946/support]

SYMBOLS OF THE SAVIOR IN THE BAPTISTRY

President Russell M. Nelson said, "The temple is ‘a house of learning, There we are taught in the Master’s way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism." Most of us recognize symbolism in the covenants we make and even on the outer spaces of temples, but do know what the symbols of the Savior in the baptistry are? What do the twelve oxen, water, and font teach us about the Savior and how do these symbols point us back to the stories of Joshua, Moses, and many different cultures around the world? The baptistry offers many symbols and glimpses into the mission, work , and power of Christ if we know what we are looking for. YouTube: Symbols of the Savior in the Baptistry: https://youtu.be/TDPlnhebAGE [https://youtu.be/TDPlnhebAGE] YouTube Thinning of the Veil Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil [https://www.youtube.com/@thinningoftheveil] SUPPORT THE SHOW: Website: Thinning of the Veil: https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/ [https://www.thinningoftheveil.com/] Venmo:  https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil [https://account.venmo.com/u/thinningoftheveil] PayPal: https://paypal.me/thinningoftheveil?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US [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 [ 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/ [https://www.instagram.com/thinning.of.the.veil/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/18gHg4Bgv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr] Gathering of the Gatherers Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18tYyPohgq/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil [https://www.tiktok.com/@thinning.of.the.veil] CITATIONS: Joshua 4:1-7,  Matthew 3:13, Moses 1:6, Exodus 2:1-5,10, Exodus 30:17-18, 21, 3 Nephi 27:19-20, 1 Kings 7:23,25, Exodus 14:11, 13-14, 21-22, Ezekiel 47:1,8,10,13, D&C 128:22, D&C 3:1-2, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 8:1  David E. Sorensen, “Small Temples—Large Blessings,” Ensign, Feb. 2007 Michael R. Morris, “Symbolism and Temple Preparation”,  Ensign, October Doctrines of the Gospel, Student Manual, Chapter 15, “The Covenant of Baptism” See Edward J. Brandt, “Why Are Oxen Used in the Design of Our Temples’ Baptismal Fonts?” Ensign, Mar. 1993, 55.  Tonya, Forever Family Trees, Blog Post Old Testament 2022 Manual, Thoughts to Keep in Mind: The House of Israel  Russell M. Nelson, (“Why Palestine?” Missionary Training Center, October 11, 1994)  Friend, August 1988, “Baby Moses” Bible Dictionary, “Levites” Scripture Helps, Genesis 6–11; Moses 8 Gerrit W. Gong, Liahona, May 2020 H. David Burton, “The Living Water, of Jesus Christ”, BYU Speech Jan. 2000 Peter B. Rawlins, "Endowed with Power," Religious Educator 13, no. 1 (2012): 125–139.  Ask Gramps, “What does the arm raised to the square signify or mean?”, Sept. 7th, 2025 Gerald E. Hansen Jr, “4 Symbols to Watch For the Next Time You are Outside Temples, LDS Living, Jan. 30, 2017 Boyd K. Packer, “The Holy Temple,” 32  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368946/support]