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The Church History Matters Podcast features in-depth conversations between Scott and Casey inviting you to dive deeper into both the challenges and beauty of Latter-day Saint Church History

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    The Church History Matters podcast is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone interested in delving deeper into the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast tackles a wide range of interesting and sometimes troubling topics, providing context and dimension to these historical events. One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to teach listeners how to think critically about historical claims. It goes beyond simply presenting information and instead teaches listeners how to ask the right questions, evaluate sources, recognize assumptions, and come to their own conclusions. This approach has been life-changing for many listeners, increasing their faith in Jesus Christ, His gospel, and His prophets.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its accessibility. It appeals to a wide range of listeners, from scholars and thinkers to those who may not consider themselves as such. The hosts, Scott and Casey, have a knack for explaining complex academic research in a way that is understandable and entertaining. They bring in experts on various subjects to provide additional insights and expertise, further enhancing the learning experience.

    However, one potential downside of this podcast is its bias towards a faithful perspective. While it aims to present both pro and con research on controversial topics, it ultimately approaches these subjects from a faithful lens. This may be seen as limiting by some listeners who are seeking a more objective or critical examination of certain historical events or doctrines.

    In conclusion, The Church History Matters podcast is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of church history while also strengthening their faith. It tackles challenging topics with honesty, thoughtfulness, professionalism, spirituality, and even entertainment value. By offering insights into historical context and helping listeners navigate through difficult claims or controversies, this podcast provides tools for building faith and shedding light on the historical aspects of the church. Whether you're already firm in your faith or questioning your beliefs, this podcast can be a valuable tool in exploring church history from both scholarly and faithful perspectives.



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    144 - D&C 88 CFM - The Surprising Truth About God's Laws - E33B August 11-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 50:37


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 88, while covering the controversies and consequences of this important history. 

    143 - D&C 88 CFM - Understanding God & The Nature of Life - E33 August 11-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 84:12


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 88, while covering the context and content of this important history. 

    142 - D&C 87 CFM - The Revelation on War - E32B August 4-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 43:14


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 87, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    141 - D&C 85-86 CFM - The Apostasy Isn't All You Think - E32 August 4-10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 65:52


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 85-86, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    140 - D&C 84 CFM - Clarity on the Priesthood in the Church - E31B July 28 - August 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 32:57


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 84, while covering the controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    139 - D&C 84 CFM - The Power of Godly Living - E31 July 28 - August 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 75:52


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 84, while covering the context and content, of this important history. 

    138 - D&C 81-83 CFM - Family, Finances, and Church Presidency - E30 July 21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 96:14


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 81-83, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    137 - D&C 78-80 CFM - Codenames & Early Business Ventures - E29B July 14-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 64:49


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 78-80, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    136 - D&C 77 CFM - Understanding the Book of Revelation - E29 July 14-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 92:02


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 77, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    135 - Early Saints Respond to the Plan of Salvation with Matt McBride - E28B July 7-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 58:17


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Casey interviews Matt McBride about the saints responding to “The Vision” in this "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    134 - D&C 76 CFM - The Vision that Changed Heaven Forever - E28 July 7-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 94:10


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 76, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    133 - D&C 74-75 CFM - How to Handle Mixed Faith Marriages - E27B June 30-July 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 64:01


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 74-75, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    132 - D&C 71-73 CFM - Responding to Opposition & The Lord's Surprising Command - E27 June 30-July 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 66:01


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 71-73, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    131 - D&C 67-70 CFM - Scripture Is More Than You Think - E26 Jun 23-29

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 106:19


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 67-70, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    130 - D&C 65-66 CFM - Sign Seeking VS Seeking a Witness - E25B Jun 16-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 68:40


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 65-66, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    129- D&C 64 CFM - Why Forgiveness is so Important - E25 Jun 16-22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 59:42


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 64, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    128 - D&C 63 CFM - Faith Does Not Come Through Signs - E24B Jun 9-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 37:22


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 63, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    127 - D&C 60-62 CFM - Does Satan Have Power Over Water? - E24 Jun 9-15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 40:40


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 60-62, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    126 - D&C 59 CFM - What Does the Sabbath Really Mean? - E23B Jun 2-8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 42:57


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 59, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    125 - D&C 58 CFM - The Saints in Zion - Now What? - E23 Jun 2-8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 48:44


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 58, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    124 - D&C 55-57 CFM - Why Zion Had to Start Here - E22B May 26 - Jun 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:20


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 55-57, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    124 - D&C 51-54 CFM - Trying to Build Zion While Losing Everything - E22 May 26 - Jun 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 67:22


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 51-54, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    123 - D&C 50 CFM - How We Can Learn to Discern the Spirit - E21B May 19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 55:05


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 50, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    122 - D&C 49 CFM - The Revelation that Defined Marriage - E21 May 19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 40:01


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 49, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    121 - D&C 47-48 CFM - The Importance of Keeping Records - E20B May 12-18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 29:02


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 47-48, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    120 - D&C 46 CFM - Seeking & Discerning Gifts of the Spirit - E20 May 12-18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 64:47


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 46, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    119 - D&C 45 CFM - What's coming in the Last Days? - E19 May 5-11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 66:09


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 45, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    118 - D&C 41-44 CFM - The Most Misunderstood Law in the Church - E18 April 28 - May 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 78:24


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 41-44, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    117 - How a Move to Ohio Sparked a Global Movement w/Scott Esplin - E17 Bonus - April 21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 44:55


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview Scott Esplin about why the saints moved to Ohio in this "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    116 - D&C 37-40 CFM - Gathering to Build Zion - E17 - April 21-27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 69:56


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 37-40, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    115 - Easter and the Importance of the Resurrection - E16 - April 14-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 64:25


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Easter and Resurrection, while covering the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    114 - Early Church Converts w/Janiece Johnson - E15 Bonus - April 17-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 63:41


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview Janiece Johnson about early church converts in this bonus "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    113 - D&C 30-36 - CFM - The Lamanite Mission - E15 - April 7-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 112:25


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 30-36 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    112 - D&C 29 - CFM - The End of the World as We Know It? - E14 - March 31-April 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 75:24


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 29 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important section. 

    111 - D&C 27-28 - CFM - Sacrament & Seer Stones - E13 - March 24-30

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 74:36


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 27-28 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    110 - Full BONUS EPISODE on Emma Smith w/Jenny Reeder - CFM - 12b - March17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 72:09


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview Jennifer Reeder about Emma Smith in this bonus "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    109 Emma Smith: Elect & Complicated - Come Follow Me - E12 - March 17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 93:04


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 23-26 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    108 Our History & Doctrine Are Inseparable - Come Follow Me - E11 - March 10-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 81:54


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and guest host Anthony Sweat cover Doctrine and Covenants 20-22 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    107 Sacrificing for Others' Salvation is HARD - Come Follow Me - E10 - March 3 - 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 46:55


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 19 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    106 What a Soul Is Worth - Come Follow Me - E9 - Feb 24 - March 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 70:45


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 18 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    105 The Intractable Witnesses of the Book of Mormon - Come Follow Me - E8 - Bonus Episode - Feb 17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 79:06


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview Daniel C. Petersen about the Book of Mormon Witnesses in this bonus "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    104 Collaborating with Angels - Come Follow Me - E8 - Feb 17-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 102:52


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 12-17 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    103 God Playing Chess, Satan Playing Checkers - Come Follow Me - E7 - Feb 10-16

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 67:32


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 10-11 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    102 The Miraculous Book of Mormon Translation - Come Follow Me - E6 - VR - Feb 3-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 78:48


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview John W. Welch about the miraculous translation of the Book of Mormon in this bonus "Voices of the Restoration" episode.

    101 Oliver & Revelation - Come Follow Me - E6 - Feb 3-9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 73:24


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 6-9 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    100 God is Merciful - Come Follow Me - E5 - Jan 27-Feb 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 71:34


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine and Covenants 3, 4, and 5 while offering their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of these important sections. 

    099 The Second Vision - Come Follow Me - E4 - Jan 20-26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 97:15


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Casey and guest-host Maclane Heward cover Doctrine and Covenants 2 and Joseph Smith—History 1:27-65, which covers the visitation of the angel Moroni, and offer their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    098 BONUS *The Smith Family* - Come Follow Me - E3b - Jan 13-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 74:52


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey interview Smith family expert Kyle Walker to do a deep dive into Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack's family as part of the Voices of the Restoration Bonus material for the Come Follow Me content for January 13-19.  

    097 The First Vision - Come Follow Me - E3 - Jan 13-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 92:36


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Joseph Smith—History 1:1-26, which covers Joseph Smith's First Vision, and offer their insights into the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this important history. 

    096 The Lord's Preface - Doctrine & Covenants 1 - CFM - E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 63:00


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode we cover Doctrine & Covenants 1 and offer our own introduction to the context, content, controversies, and consequences of this section. We have a lot to talk about today, so let's get into it! 

    095 The Restoration - Intro to the Doctrine & Covenants - CFM - E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 68:05


    Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode we cover the introductory material to the Come Follow Me curriculum and offer our own introduction to the context, content, controversies, and consequences to the book of the Doctrine & Covenants. We have a lot to talk about today. So let's get into it! 

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