The Iron Rod Podcast

In this episode we finish off the Doctrine and Covenants with the three sections that were written after Joseph’s death. Trigger alert: these posthumous sections contradict previous scripture!  

Having already covered D&C 132 in episodes 10 and 11, we are joined this week by Kathy Bence to get a female perspective. If you’d like to get more of Kathy’s thoughts on the subject,...

It’s that time of year again: we review some of the talks from General Conference that caught our eye (usually because they contradict scripture).

Sections 129 through 131 were not revelations, nor even writings of Joseph. They are notes others took while Joseph was having discussions with them. Joseph never reviewed these nor published them. In 1876, Brigham added...

After covering D&C 125 and 126 which were added by Brigham in the 1876 edition, we spend most of the time covering sections 127 and 128, which say shockingly little about baptism for the dead.

We cover some history after Joseph escapes from Liberty Jail and then cover Section 124.

These three sections were extracted by Brigham Young in the 1870s from a much longer letter that Joseph wrote from Liberty Jail in 1839. While presented to the church as revelations, many are Joseph’s thoughts,...

This week covers the revelations received in 1838.

We cover the 18 months after the Kirtland dedication experience, including sections 111 and 112.  

We discuss the endowment that was received mid-week and then the visions recorded in Section 110 that occurred on the 8th day of the dedicatory period. Exodus 24:10 D&C 97:15 D&C 98:16-17 Ephesians 1:10

This episode covers the dedicatory prayer that kicked off the week-long dedication process of the house of the Lord in Kirtland.

This episode covers various events in the fall of 1835, including two revelations that are included in the current D&C as well as others that are not.

The last two sections of the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants were not revelations, but rather were statements of policy and belief. One has been disavowed as a non-scriptural usurpation that was surreptitiously added to the...

We wrap up our review of Lectures 6 and 7, which cover the law of sacrifice and the effects of faith. As with the other lectures, they teach principles that contradict those of the modern...

These lectures the characteristics and attributes of God, many of which pose a problem for the modern LDS God.

In this episode we review the first two lectures that were delivered in the school of the elders. Joseph considered these to contain the important elements of the doctrine of Christ and they remained in...

Although an 1829 revelation spoke about calling twelve men as apostles, it wasn’t until 1835 that they were called. We discuss the aspostolic commission they were given and how that differs from what the men...

We start with a conference in September 1834 that commissions Joseph, Oliver, Sidney, and Frederick to arrange the items of doctrine of Jesus Christ, which arrangement would become the Lectures on Faith. We then discuss...

Joseph joins an expedition back to Independence and then receives a revelation detailing what the church needs to do before Zion can be redeemed. Included in that is the calling of 15 people to return...

Section 104 provides instructions on how to dismantle the United Firm as a collective endeavor while continuing operations of the mercantile and literary firms. In it the Lord says the covenant was broken through covetousness...

102 isn’t a revelation, but minutes that contain the rules on how the high council of the church should be run…a council that no longer exists in the modern church. Section 103 then focuses on...

The Lord explains why the church in Missouri wasn’t able to establish Zion – and it wasn’t because of the wicked non-members! Malachi 3:17 3 Nephi 24:17 D&C 60:4 D&C 95:1-2 D&C 87:6 D&C 84:54-58...

Section 98 teaches how we are to proclaim peace and renounce war. Section 100 tells us how the Lord ordained Sidney to be a spokesman for Joseph.  

In these sections, the Lord reveals the purpose of the house of the Lord: to prepare the Elders to preach the gospel for the last time. The Lord also commands two identical buildings to be...

Section 93 covers important teachings about the nature of God. A careful reading reveals that many of these scriptural teaching contradict the teachings of the modern institution. Mike Allison joins us and brings some amazing...

We conclude with our analysis of the Sunday session of General Conference. Romans 11:25 Hebrews 10:16 2 Thessalonians 2:11 3 Nephi 27

We cover the Saturday sessions of General Conference, pointing out the precious morsels of truth surrounded by mounds of falsehood.

D&C 90 declares that the Sidney and Frederick are equal with Joseph in holding the keys of the kingdom…which according to the modern church doesn’t mean that they were equal, but instead can only do...

We discuss the kickoff of the school of the prophets and then dive into the Word of Wisdom. We recommend everyone listen to episode 025 which was also on the Word of Wisdom. We tried...

We wrap up our discussion of Section 88 with the specific instructions on the school of the prophets, then we discuss Joseph’s letter to a newspaper in Rochester, NY, and a few other historical tidbits....

Mike joins us again as well continue our analysis of Section 88, focusing on verses 62-116. Isaiah 55:6 Psalm 32:26 D&C 50:29-30 1 Nephi 22:2 Isaiah 34:4 Ether 3:13 D&C 43:31 D&C 38:5-6 2 Nephi...

Mike joins us again as we cover the first 61 verses of section 88. D&C 76:52-55 John 14:15, 26 John 15:26 D&C 84:45-47 D&C 50:27 Deuteronomy 17:3 D&C 105:3-5 Revelation 22:11 2 Nephi 9:16 Alma...

This is a new recording of the content we delivered at the 2021 Sunstone Symposium. It gives an introductory overview to the historical records and doctrinal changes most Mormons are unaware of. This is also...

Section 85 is an extract from a letter to William Phelps. Section 86 was viewed by Joseph to have important information about the priesthood. And Section 87 in the prophecy on war. D&C 101:55-58 D&C...

Quinn joins us as we finish up Section 84.

Quinn Easton joins us again, and we cover verses 1 through 48.

More instructions on setting up the law of consecration, and specific instructions for John Murdock.

These sections deal with specific instructions for individuals, plus we cover an unpublished revelation.  

Section 77 consists of a series of questions and answers regarding portions of the Book of Revelation. We apologize that the audio quality of this episode is not up to our normal standards.

Taylor, Chris, and Mike wrap up their discussion of section 76. D&C 101:91 D&C 133:73 2 Nephi 28:15-16 D&C 88:100 Hebrews 1:14 D&C 7:6 Mosiah 15:8-11 1 Corinthians 13:12 1 Corinthians 1:13 1 Corinthians 3:22...

Mike Allison joins us a second time for an in-depth discussion of the celestial and terrestrial categories. JST Gen. 6:59-63 Romans 6:3-9 D&C 88:3-5 JST Genesis 14:27:32 Revelation 19:10 Revelation 12:17 John 1:11-13 D&C 50:28...

We are joined by Mike Allison as we discuss the first half of section 76 (verses 1-49).  

Taylor talks about his excommunication this week, then we dive into the scriptures.  

We discuss Taylor’s appearance on Mormonism Live, his upcoming church court, and our session at the Sunstone Symposium. Then we discuss Section 133. 2: Malachi 3:1, D&C 42:36, Isaiah 29:4-6 34:5, Psalm 9:17, Jude 1:15...

Instructions for William McLellin, and the conference discussing the publishing of the revelations kicks off. We are joined by Paul (aka Saul) Cushing. JST Exodus 33:20 D&C 84:19-23

We are joined by guest commentator Quinn Eastin. Kirtland will be a strong hold for five years. When the righteous go to Zion, those who are not apostles and prophets shall be known. D&C 90:2-3...

Upon returning to Kirtland, Joseph receives a revelation with instructions on how to build up Zion. Exodus 4:14 Numbers 12:9 Numbers 32:13 2 Nephi 15:25 D&C 20:33-34

Revelations on practical matters, with some significant doctrinal nuggets included. 3 Nephi 26:7-10 2 Nephi 28:30 Ether 12:35 Alma 12:10-11 Ether 4:8 Exodus 19:5 Deuteronomy 7:5 Deuteronomy 7:16-19 D&C 101:3 Exodus 12:12, 23, 29 Hebrews...

We review the dedication of Zion August 2-3 1831. We compare the two versions of Sidney’s description of Zion, and discuss Section 59 that describes the Lord’s expectations for those that live in Zion. D&C...

We recount some of the experiences of the elders on their way to Missouri, the conditions they found, and the beginning of the Lord’s instructions on how to build up Zion. D&C 64:33 Isaiah 25:6...

Revelations to Sidney Gilbert, Newel Knight, William Phelps, and others. Some are doing well, others are struggling. JST Matthew 16:25-29 3 Nephi 12:29-30 D&C 23:6 D&C 58:30-33 Romans 1:18-25 2 Nephi 9:28-30