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Section 23 - Historical Background: Shortly after the organization of the church, probably between April 6 to 11, 1830, Joseph was approached by five faithful men desiring to know their respective duties in the new church. These five individuals included Joseph's father, Joseph Smith Sr, two brothers, Hyrum and Samuel Smith, Oliver Cowdery and Joseph Knight, Sr. Joseph inquired of the Lord and received this revelation. Recap: Oliver Cowdery was addressed first and warned against pride; urged to witness to others the truth; Hyrum was called to strengthen the church; Samuel was to work within the church for strengthening the members but not yet to preach outside the church; Joseph Knight Sr was also called to serve in the Kingdom forever and pray vocally and encouraged to join the church and take up his cross. Section 24 - Historical Background: Immediately following the organization of the church, persecution came quickly and became intense. Joseph was harassed with arrests and had to evade mobs for safety. Joseph had begun to receive revelations concerning the book of Genesis which is recorded in the Pearl of Great Price, book of Moses. During these times of persecution and revelation, Joseph received the following revelation. Recap: Joseph is encouraged to magnify his office and to be patient in his afflictions; he is to seek safety among the members of the church; Oliver Cowdery is to be diligent in declaring the gospel, thinking nothing of himself, and he will receive strength. Section 25 - Historical Background: The persecutions spewing against her husband Joseph had been a great trial for Emma Smith. Her uncle was a minister responsible for much of the persecution against Joseph, especially during the translation of the plates. This persecution drove Joseph and Emma from Harmony to Fayette, NY. Arrested and nearly mobbed several times, Joseph had to constantly flee. During this time, Emma had been faithful and supportive despite trials and hardships. Never had Emma seen the Gold Plates yet she didn't complain. Now, however, Mary Whitmore had the privilege of seeing the plates. Feeling slighted, the Lord gave Emma this strengthening and comforting revelation calling Emma an “elect lady.” Recap: Emma is forgiven for her sins and is called an elect lady; she is to be Joseph's scribe and to compile a hymnbook for the members. All members are called to beware of pride and to keep the commandments. Section 26 - Historical Background: During the weeks since the publication of the Book of Mormon, Samuel Smith had been diligently trying to get people to buy the sacred book. Since there was nothing but hostility around Palmyra, he went 15 miles to the town of Mendon. Finally he returned home with all but 2 of the original books. He gave one of the books to a widow and the other went to a respected minister John Green. Reverend Green read the book, believed it and eagerly passed it on to Phineas Young and then to Brigham Young and Heber C Kimball, all reading and finding belief and conversion. This resulted in the uniting of converts and a strong branch of the church near Mendon. Meanwhile, Joseph, Oliver and John Whitmer were in Harmony wondering what they could do to exert themselves, and the following short revelation was given. Recap: The Lord tells Joseph, Oliver and John Whitmer to get involved in 4 things, namely the fervent study of the scriptures, the organization of the branch in Colesville, perform the essential work on their farmland and then to prepare for the next church conference. The importance of common consent is given.
In this episode, we discuss the potential problems associated with using ChatGPT and other AI as a source. The topics we review are Abraham Lincoln's views on religious liberty, polygamy, and the witnesses of the Gold Plates. Standard of Truth NCAA Bracket (password = rice) https://fantasy.espn.com/tc/sharer?challengeId=257&from=espn&context=GROUP_INVITE&edition=espn-en&groupId=1d5c280f-2dc4-4104-8176-cc1fa81237f6&joinKey=3767b450-8248-37f2-b8f2-84f7a5625440 Sign up for our free monthly (that doesn't go out monthly) email: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
In July 1980, the official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrubbed an article that described the Anthon Transcript, supposedly what was given to Professor Anthon describing the lettering of the Gold Plates. The article discussed how LDS scholars were convinced this was real, and there was even an article from Mark Hoffman. Problem? Mark Hoffman was shown to be a forger and this manuscript was a fake! Thus, if you are finding the July 1980 Ensign magazine online using the church's website, you are not told several pages of the magazine are not a part of this anymore. Is this deceptive? Or is it allowed? Bill and Eric debate this as they discuss the fascinating story of Mark Hoffman.
In July 1980, the official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrubbed an article that described the Anthon Transcript, supposedly what was given to Professor Anthon describing the lettering of the Gold Plates. The article discussed how LDS scholars were convinced this was real, and there was even an article from Mark Hoffman. Problem? Mark Hoffman was shown to be a forger and this manuscript was a fake! Thus, if you are finding the July 1980 Ensign magazine online using the church's website, you are not told several pages of the magazine are not a part of this anymore. Is this deceptive? Or is it allowed? Bill and Eric debate this as they discuss the fascinating story of Mark Hoffman.
In July 1980, the official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrubbed an article that described the Anthon Transcript, supposedly what was given to Professor Anthon describing the lettering of the Gold Plates. The article discussed how LDS scholars were convinced this was real, and there was even an article from Mark Hoffman. Problem? Mark Hoffman was shown to be a forger and this manuscript was a fake! Thus, if you are finding the July 1980 Ensign magazine online using the church's website, you are not told several pages of the magazine are not a part of this anymore. Is this deceptive? Or is it allowed? Bill and Eric debate this as they discuss the fascinating story of Mark Hoffman.
In July 1980, the official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrubbed an article that described the Anthon Transcript, supposedly what was given to Professor Anthon describing the lettering of the Gold Plates. The article discussed how LDS scholars were convinced this was real, and there was even an article from Mark Hoffman. Problem? Mark Hoffman was shown to be a forger and this manuscript was a fake! Thus, if you are finding the July 1980 Ensign magazine online using the church's website, you are not told several pages of the magazine are not a part of this anymore. Is this deceptive? Or is it allowed? Bill and Eric debate this as they discuss the fascinating story of Mark Hoffman.
In July 1980, the official magazine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints scrubbed an article that described the Anthon Transcript, supposedly what was given to Professor Anthon describing the lettering of the Gold Plates. The article discussed how LDS scholars were convinced this was real, and there was even an article from Mark Hoffman. Problem? Mark Hoffman was shown to be a forger and this manuscript was a fake! Thus, if you are finding the July 1980 Ensign magazine online using the church's website, you are not told several pages of the magazine are not a part of this anymore. Is this deceptive? Or is it allowed? Bill and Eric debate this over this week as they discuss the fascinating story of Mark Hoffman.
Section 18 - Historical Setting: Having witnessed the Gold Plates and the angel Moroni, Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer were anxious to establish and build the kingdom of God. The Lord gives some preparatory direction, but the fulness of the gospel contained in the Book of Mormon had not yet been published. It will be 9 months before another revelation is received, during which time the primary focus is to get the Lord's scriptures published for study. Recap: The worth of souls is great. Oliver and David are instructed to preach repentance as the Lord lays the groundwork for the restoration of the Gospel. They are given an assignment to seek out the twelve apostles in preparation for the organization of the Lord's church. All the while, their very salvation is dependent on remaining faithful and keeping God's commandments.
Section 12 - Historical Background: Joseph Knight, a successful farmer living in Fayette, New York, was a loyal friend and former employer of Joseph Smith. Knowing Joseph Smith was translating the gold plates while in Harmony, Pennsylvania, Knight brought down a wagon of supplies to help Joseph and Emma. While there, he asked for a personal revelation, probably through the Urim and Thummim. Recap: The Lord confirms His divinity. Those who labor in His vineyard will be blessed and find salvation. Joseph Knight is counselled to be humble, loving, faithful and charitable. Section 13 – Historical Background: While translating the plates, Joseph and Oliver were impressed with the subject of baptism which was frequently discussed in the record. Wondering what to do about their own baptism, they asked upon the Lord. As a result, a Heavenly manifestation opened before them as John the Baptist appeared and conferred the Aaronic priesthood upon Joseph and Oliver. Having this new authority, Joseph and Oliver baptized one another. Recap: John the Baptist confers the Aaronic Priesthood upon Joseph and Oliver, giving them authority to baptize into Christ's church. Sections 14-16 – Historical Background: After receiving the Melchizedek Priesthood from Peter, James and John, believed to have occurred in early June, 1829, the persecution in Harmony became severe. Joseph was instructed by the Lord to flee with Emma to Fayette, New York where the Whitmer family offered to share their small and modest home with them. Three of the Whitmer sons, David, John and Peter Jr, asked for personal revelations from Joseph. Recap: The Lord declares the divinity of these blessings, coming from God and not from Joseph. Counsel given to labor in the vineyard, keep God's commandments and preach repentance. All were asked to endure to the end. Unfortunately, Peter was the only one who remained loyal to the Lord. Section 17 – Historical Background: During the translation of the plates, it was learned that the Lord would establish the truthfulness of the record by three witnesses (see 2 Nephi 27:12 and Ether 5:4). Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris all desired to be given the privilege of seeing the Gold Plates. Joseph inquired of the Lord concerning this, through the Urim and Thummim. Recap: Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer and Martin Harris are promised that if they have adequate faith, they will be allowed to not only see the Gold Plates, but also the breastplate, the sword of Laban, the Urim and Thummim, and the Liahona. They are commanded to use this witness to testify to the world of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon and its translation by the gift and power of God.
Section 10: Historical background: (Note: Chronologically, this section should follow section 3) Because of the lost manuscript of the Book of Lehi, Moroni had taken from Joseph the Gold Plates and the Urim and Thummim in July, 1828. Finally, in September, 1828, they were returned to Joseph after nearly 3 months of sorrow and repentance. Recap: Joseph is reprimanded by Moroni for allowing these sacred records to come into the hands of wicked men. Joseph is commanded not to retranslate the Book of Lehi, but, in order to thwart the evil design of Satan, he is to translate in its place the plates of Nephi, which is another record of Lehi and his family provided by the Lord who knew in advance the evil plan of the adversary. Section 11 – Historical Background: While Joseph and Oliver were working on the translation, brother Hyrum sought to receive council from Joseph regarding his desire to travel as a missionary to spread the message of the restored Gospel. Recap: Hyrum is commended for his desire to preach, but is counselled to wait a little while longer until he has learned more of the doctrine, for the Book of Mormon translation to be completed, and to be strengthened in his surety of the doctrine. He is told to patiently wait, and then is promised to be given the Spirit and power of God unto the convincing of the truth to others.
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Historical Background: After the translation of 116 foolscap pages of the Gold Plates (known as the Book of Lehi), Martin Harris pleads with Joseph to allow him to take the manuscript to Palmyra to convince his family of the genuineness of this divine project. After tireless pleadings from Martin and through Joseph, the Lord finally consents, but Harris was reckless with the document and it was lost. Immediately, in July, 1828, Moroni appears and reprimands Joseph and takes the Urim and Thummim and the Gold Plates, not to be returned until Joseph is filled with repentance. In September, 1828, Moroni returns the Urim and Thummim and the Gold Plates to a very humble Joseph, who resumes the translation. Recap: Joseph is reprimanded for fearing man more than God, and is counselled that the works of God cannot be frustrated by men. Joseph's father receives a blessing through revelation outlining the marvelous work about to come forth and the need for the faithful to commit to serving the Lord. Guilt-ridden Martin Harris also asks for a blessing through revelation, hoping he can be one of the three witnesses to the Gold Plates. He is granted his desire, predicated upon his sincere repentance.
“The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn to Their Fathers”Doctrine and Covenants 2; Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65You're listening to Come Follow Me Kids! A Come Follow Me Podcast. We are an interactive game play podcast for kids. This is a Doctrine and Covenants Podcast for Kids! Our podcast is called Come Follow Me Kids. Come Follow Me for kids that are primary aged 2-12 in the Church or Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We follow the come follow me manual from the church but are not officially affiliated in any way. Some audio segments come from the friend magazine and other church sources. On this podcast we play interactive games while learning about the gospel and atonement of Jesus Christ. If your children would like to be guests on this podcast, please email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com They can share their testimony about the restoration of the gospel, or share an experience they had with prayer, the Holy Ghost, or Missionary Work. Make sure they include their name and where they are from in the audio recording. And don't worry about your recording being perfect, we can edit out mistakes. Any sound file should work. If your children would like a baptism shout out, email us their name, and where they are from and we will add them to an upcoming episode. Use the same email listed above. Some audio was taken from the Talking Scriptures Podcast which we highly recommend! Examples from this podcast:Heavenly Father called Joseph Smith to help Him do His work. Let's listen to what important things angel Moroni came to teach Joseph Smith. Can you pretend to be Joseph while you are listening to this story? The next four years would be a time of preparation for Joseph. Part of that preparation would be the purifying of his heart in order to receive the precious items, the golden plates and the rim and thumin. Here's what happened next to Joseph. Joseph would bring forth the Book of Mormon; we are invited to share its message. Joseph would receive priesthood keys to turn the hearts of the children to their fathers; we can now receive ordinances for our ancestors in temples. Joseph was told of prophecies that would soon be fulfilled; we are called to help fulfill these prophecies. As we take part in God's work, we can expect to face opposition and even persecution, just as the Prophet did. But we can also have faith that the Lord will make us instruments in His hands, just as He did for Joseph.
Historical Background: It had been 3 years since the First Vision occurred in the Sacred Grove and Joseph hadn't received any new revelations since then. Feeling condemned for his weaknesses, Joseph retired to bed and offered prayers for forgiveness. An angel from God, named Moroni, appeared to Joseph and told him about the Gold Plates. Joseph would translate these plates and be the instrument God will use to restore His gospel. Because of this, persecution will increase and Joseph's name would be known for good and evil among all nations. Moroni then quoted prophecies from the Old Testament declaring the monumental tasks that must be accomplished before the end of the millennium. Recap: Elijah will be revealed to restore the Sealing Keys of the priesthood allowing the living to perform essential saving ordinances for themselves and for those who have died.
Doctrine and Covenants 2 (D&C 2) Joseph Smith—History 1:27–65 Come Follow Me LDS The Angel Moroni visits Joseph Smith in 1823 to tell him about the Gold Plates. Maclane Heward joins Casey Griffiths to discuss the visit of Angel Moroni and D&C 2. In this conversation, Casey Griffiths and Maclane explore the significant themes surrounding Joseph Smith's experiences with Moroni, the role of resurrected beings in the restoration, and the implications of Moroni's messages. They discuss the prophecy regarding Joseph Smith's name, the physicality of the translation process, and the importance of family dynamics in Joseph's mission. Today's controversy surrounds Joseph Smith's money digging practice and his use of seer stones.
In this episode, we begin with a discussion of the anti-Mormon claim that others should have seen the angel Moroni as he appeared to Joseph in a room where his other siblings were sleeping. Gerrit goes on to discuss Lyman Johnson's witness of the Gold Plates. Lyman ends up leaving the Church and despite being responsible for much of the apostasy in Kirtland, when Lyman moves to Nauvoo Joseph expresses his love Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th Sign up for our free monthly email: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
In this episode, Gerrit shares stories about additional witnesses of the Gold Plates. We discuss Mary Whitmer and Josiah Stoal's witness of the Gold Plates and talk about Emma's experience with translation. Also, early evidence suggests that the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission is the smartest mission in the Church. Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th [SOLD OUT] Sign up for our free monthly email: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
In the June 23, 2024 episode of The Interpreter Radio Show, our hosts are Steve Densley and John Thompson. They discuss Come, Follow Me Book of Mormon lesson 29 and, with Executive Producer and Director James Dalyrymple and Associate Producer Jonathan Farrell, “Who Actually Saw the Gold Plates?,” Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work […] The post Interpreter Radio Show — June 23, 2024 first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.
This is Part 2 of our dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel, we use our spiritual eyes to examine the facts of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186]
This is Part 2 of our dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel, we use our spiritual eyes to examine the facts of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186] The post Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
This is Part 2 of our dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel, we use our spiritual eyes to examine the facts of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? Part Deux: A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 186]
"Women are revered as wife-mothers. Having a big family is expected. It's the only available role for you. There were no role models of women in leadership positions in the mormon church...The mormon church is the second wealthiest christian religion in the world."Today I sit down with Lyn Smith Gregory, a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church. Lyn shares her journey of growing up in a devout Mormon family, discovering the inconsistencies and dark truths about the church at age 19, and ultimately leaving the faith.She discusses the emotional and psychological impact of religious trauma, the patriarchal limitations imposed on women, and her path to healing and self-discovery through meditation and therapy. We also touch on Lyn's upcoming book, 'We Were Smiths: Escaping the Shadow of Joseph Smith's Mormon Legacy,' which delves deeper into her personal story and broader family dynamics.TODAY'S HIGHLIGHTS(00:00) Intro(01:49) In Today's Episode...(04:15) Past Lives & Money(06:34) The Mothership (09:18) Lynn's Journey Out of Mormonism(13:02) The Impact of Leaving the Church and the Challenges of Reinventing Life in New York(18:26) Religious Trauma: The Struggles of Mormon Women and the Mother of Zion Syndrome (25:20) Family Reactions, the Prevalence of Molestation and Where Are The Heretics?(31:54) Starting the Research: The Truth Behind John Smith and the Gold Plates(34:49) From Mormonism to Atheism, and a New Spiritual Awakening(37:58) The Book of Mormon Play Experience(39:31) Control and Wealth in the Mormon Church(45:17) Revelations and Polygamy(52:15) Family Therapy and Reconciliation(54:08) The Upcoming Book(55:16) Generational Trauma and Disconnect(57:55) Final ThoughtsVisit lynsmithgregory.com to learn more about Lyn and read her blogFollow her on IG lynsmithgregory**WAYS TO ENTER MY WORLD** When you leave a review of the podcast, send us a screenshot and we'll send you a $250 credit, you can apply to anything else in my world. Past Lives & Money just started and you can still jump in. I show you how to clear the past life trauma that comes up for most spiritual women.The Mothership gives you full access to my entire body of work. Sign up before the end of the month to get a bonus 60 min private call with me.The Metamorphosis starts in July. This is my groundbreaking, flagship program, and the path to discover your deeper purpose. Start making money doing what you love. CONTACT ALYSEJoin my FB group Financial Freedom for Spiritual EntrepreneursFollow and DM me on IG @alyse_breathesVisit alysebreathes.comOr mail me info@alysebreathes.com
We dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel this one is bound to better than a vision performed via Second Sight. Book of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185]
We dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel this one is bound to better than a vision performed via Second Sight. Book of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185] The post Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
We dive into Episode 5 of A Marvelous Work, investigating the claims of “Book of Mormon Central” around the witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Told through the commentary of Radio Free Mormon, Bill Reel, and guest host Dan Vogel this one is bound to better than a vision performed via Second Sight. Book of… Read More »Who Factually Saw the Gold Plates? A Marvelous Work And A Blunder [ML 185]
In this riveting interview, @nemothemormon and @analyzingmormonism are back to delve into the lesser-known accounts surrounding the plates of the Book of Mormon. Witness testimonies, some published decades after the events, paint a conflicting picture of the plates' appearance, size, and the circumstances under which they were allegedly shown. From the curious case of Josiah Stoll, who claimed to be the first to handle the plates, to Mary Whitmer's visionary encounter with an enigmatic figure, "Brother Nephi," who purportedly showed her the plates, we explore the enduring myths of Mormonism's foundational narrative. Nemo the Mormon - YouTube Nemo the Mormon - TikTok Nemo the Mormon - Instagram Analyzing Mormonism - YouTube Analyzing Mormonism - Website Analyzing Mormonism - Instagram Analyzing Mormonism - TikTok Witnesses Series: 1886: Are the 3 Witnesses to the Book of Mormon Credible? w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 52 1895: Are the 8 Witnesses to the Book of Mormon Credible? w/ LDS Discussions Ep. 53 Show Notes YouTube _________________________ LDS Discussions is made possible by generous donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo LDS Discussions Platforms: LDS Discussions Website LDS Discussions Playlist on YouTube Contact LDS Discussions: Twitter: @ldsdicussions Facebook: @ldsdiscussion Insta: @ldsdiscussions Email: ldsdiscussions@gmail.com Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord
In this riveting interview, Nemo and Julia are back to delve into the lesser-known accounts surrounding the plates of the Book of Mormon. Witness testimonies, some published decades after the events, paint a conflicting picture of the plates' appearance, size, and the circumstances under which they were allegedly shown. From the curious case of Josiah Stoll, who claimed to be the first to handle the plates, to Mary Whitmer's visionary encounter with an enigmatic figure, "Brother Nephi," who purportedly showed her the plates, we explore the enduring myths of Mormonism's foundational narrative. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lds-discussions/message
Bill and Eric continue the series from the previous week as they discuss an article written by a church historian concerning the Book of Mormon witnesses and specifics about the gold plates. Just why did the church have a series directed to a North American audience? And is there anything new in the article to … Continue reading Witnesses and the Gold Plates Part 10 →
Bill and Eric continue the series from the previous week as they discuss an article written by a church historian concerning the Book of Mormon witnesses and specifics about the gold plates. Just why did the church have a series directed to a North American audience? And is there anything new in the article to … Continue reading Witnesses and the Gold Plates Part 9 →
Bill and Eric continue the series from the previous week as they discuss an article written by a church historian concerning the Book of Mormon witnesses and specifics about the gold plates. Just why did the church have a series directed to a North American audience? And is there anything new in the article to … Continue reading Witnesses and the Gold Plates Part 8 →
Bill and Eric continue the series from the previous week as they discuss an article written by a church historian concerning the Book of Mormon witnesses and specifics about the gold plates. Just why did the church have a series directed to a North American audience? And is there anything new in the article to … Continue reading Witnesses and the Gold Plates Part 7 →
Bill and Eric continue the series from the previous week as they discuss an article written by a church historian concerning the Book of Mormon witnesses and specifics about the gold plates. Just why did the church have a series directed to a North American audience? And is there anything new in the article to … Continue reading Witnesses and the Gold Plates Part 6 →
For the next 2 weeks, Bill and Eric discuss an article written to the North American LDS audience in the March 2024 Liahona regarding the gold plates that the Book of Mormon were supposedly compiled. Is there anything new under the sun? Solomon asked. And the answer is obvious.
For the next 2 weeks, Bill and Eric discuss an article written to the North American LDS audience in the March 2024 Liahona regarding the gold plates that the Book of Mormon were supposedly compiled. Is there anything new under the sun? Solomon asked. And the answer is obvious.
For the next 2 weeks, Bill and Eric discuss an article written to the North American LDS audience in the March 2024 Liahona regarding the gold plates that the Book of Mormon were supposedly compiled. Is there anything new under the sun? Solomon asked. And the answer is obvious.
For the next 2 weeks, Bill and Eric discuss an article written to the North American LDS audience in the March 2024 Liahona regarding the gold plates that the Book of Mormon were supposedly compiled. Is there anything new under the sun? Solomon asked. And the answer is obvious.
For the next 2 weeks, Bill and Eric discuss an article written to the North American LDS audience in the March 2024 Liahona regarding the gold plates that the Book of Mormon were supposedly compiled. Is there anything new under the sun? Solomon asked. And the answer is obvious.
Over the last few weeks a discovery has been making waves in the Mormon World. Gold plates bound by rings with ancient Israelite writing on them. Sound familiar? And YouTube Channels like Ward Radio, David Alexander, and The Stick of Joseph have touted these as evidence for the Book of Mormon. But as soon as… Read More »Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism’s Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175]
Over the last few weeks a discovery has been making waves in the Mormon World. Gold plates bound by rings with ancient Israelite writing on them. Sound familiar? And YouTube Channels like Ward Radio, David Alexander, and The Stick of Joseph have touted these as evidence for the Book of Mormon. But as soon as… Read More »Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism’s Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175] The post Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism’s Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175] appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Over the last few weeks a discovery has been making waves in the Mormon World. Gold plates bound by rings with ancient Israelite writing on them. Sound familiar? And YouTube Channels like Ward Radio, David Alexander, and The Stick of Joseph have touted these as evidence for the Book of Mormon. But as soon as… Read More »Ancient Gold Plates: What Do They Tell Us About Mormonism's Gold Plates [Mormonism Live: 175]
Last week Book of Mormon apologists declared victory when it was revealed on an evangelical Christian podcast that ancient gold plates were allegedly discovered in Saudi Arabia - in their minds, validating the Joseph Smith/Gold Plates/Book of Mormon/Nephites narrative. Today Bible scholar Dan McClellan returns to Mormon stories to show us the evidence as to why the Saudi Gold Plates are a forgery. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link Dan McClellan Data Over Dogma - Podcast Dan McClellan - website for classes Dan McClellan - TikTok Dan McClellan - Instagram Dan McClellan - Twitter Dan McClellan - Facebook Dan McClellan - YouTube Dan McClellan - LinkTree Dan's Online Courses - Didaskaloi Publications by Dan McClellan Biography of Dan McClellan Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord
New claims of 2,000-year-old gold plates discovered in the Middle East excited many Mormons because of the similarity with the Book of Mormon record. Could this be validation of what Joseph Smith did, or is this new claim a fraud?
We begin the episode with how a person can resolve concerns they may have with Church history. Gerrit begins by sharing several statements from Martin Harris as he witnesses of the Gold Plates. He also shares a testimony of Oliver Cowdery For details about our live studio audience recording on Saturday, March 16th please sign up for our free newsletter: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ If you would like to join us on a Standard of Truth Tour in Palmyra and Kirtland on June 7 spots are still available: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com
On February 20, 2024, JP was sent on a five-man mission to an underground location in an icy cold region of the US. He was taken by a Blackhawk helicopter, where he and his companions were drugged and woken up when they arrived at the destination. They were dressed in black outfits equipped with radio-connected masks and proceeded to enter a giant underground cavern that was very cold with ice. They saw a large underground castle-like building that was covered by ornate gothic-style architecture with many mythological figures depicted including gargoyles. There were other military teams at the location filling shipping containers with gold plates, each weighing around 25 lbs (11 kgs) and shaped like a frisbee. Each shipping container was marked with a different destination around the planet, suggesting that a deal had been reached where the gold and artifacts from the ancient castle would be shared with an international alliance of some kind. JP next witnessed several very tall beings, over 6ft 6in (2 meters) also wearing masks guarding a doorway, who he suspected were non-human. JP talked with a short-haired Nordic who said he was there to study and catalog the artifacts. There was also a Gray-like entity that was also studying the artifacts and watching the actions of the different teams. JP's team proceeded to load one of the shipping containers with the gold plates and finished when it was loaded. JP supplied two illustrations of his military team traveling to the underground location and the castle, and took a video of the end of the mission where he and his team arrived back on Blackhawk helicopters at night. He concluded that his team's role was to observe and reveal the mission to the general public. JP's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jp.missions/ JP's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JPjpJP1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/exopolitics/support
In this episode, we continue our discussion about the witnesses of the Gold Plates, but we start with Richard's picks for the Super Bowl which he claims to be his stone-cold lock of the century. We also read several wonderful emails from listeners. For those that care to listen to more spiritual matters the Rex's Elders Quorum President start time is 27:17. We talk about a vision of the Savior had by Oliver Cowdery and his coming to Harmony to begin the work of translation. For details about our live studio audience recording on Saturday, March 16th please sign up for our free newsletter: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ If you would like to join us on a Standard of Truth Tour in Palmyra and Kirtland on June 7 spots are still available: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com
In this episode, we continue our discussion about the witnesses of the Gold Plates. We discuss the setting where Joseph first learns that he will be allowed to show the plates to witnesses. We also talk about the attempt by Lucy Harris to force Joseph to show the plates or be found guilty of fraud. Rex's Elders Quorum President start time: 17:37 For details about our live studio audience recording on Saturday, March 16th please sign up for our free newsletter: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ If you would like to join us on a Standard of Truth Tour in Palmyra and Kirtland on June 7 spots are still available: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com
Renowned historian of Mormonism Richard Lyman Bushman's latest book presents a vibrant history of a sacred object that gave birth to a new religion: the gold plates Joseph Smith said he discovered in upstate New York in the 1820s. Believers hailed Smith as a revered prophet and translator of lost languages while critics warned the public he was a dangerous charlatan. Two hundred years later the mystery of the gold plates remains. In Joseph Smith's Gold Plates: A Cultural History (Oxford UP, 2023), Bushman offers a cultural history of the gold plates down through the years. How have they been imagined by believers, critics, and skeptics, by treasure-seekers, novelists, artists, scholars, and others? In this interview, Bushman talks about his personal relationship to the project and whether he thinks the plates can help re-enchant a largely disenchanted modern world. Hosted by Blair Hodges, host of the new podcast Family Proclamations, Fireside with Blair Hodges, and formerly the Maxwell Institute Podcast at Brigham Young University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Renowned historian of Mormonism Richard Lyman Bushman's latest book presents a vibrant history of a sacred object that gave birth to a new religion: the gold plates Joseph Smith said he discovered in upstate New York in the 1820s. Believers hailed Smith as a revered prophet and translator of lost languages while critics warned the public he was a dangerous charlatan. Two hundred years later the mystery of the gold plates remains. In Joseph Smith's Gold Plates: A Cultural History (Oxford UP, 2023), Bushman offers a cultural history of the gold plates down through the years. How have they been imagined by believers, critics, and skeptics, by treasure-seekers, novelists, artists, scholars, and others? In this interview, Bushman talks about his personal relationship to the project and whether he thinks the plates can help re-enchant a largely disenchanted modern world. Hosted by Blair Hodges, host of the new podcast Family Proclamations, Fireside with Blair Hodges, and formerly the Maxwell Institute Podcast at Brigham Young University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history
We conclude our four-part series on the Angel Moroni by admitting that there will be at least one more episode on the Angel Moroni. We talk about the temptation that Joseph Smith has to use the Gold Plates to solve the Smith family's financial problems and the additional instruction he receives from Moroni. If you would like to join us on a Standard of Truth Tour in the summer of 2024 please sign up at: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com Subscribe to our free newsletter - https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com
In this episode, we discuss the book I gave Gerrit for his birthday. The book was a review of the opinion that the Supreme Court rendered in 1878 in the case of George Reynolds on the issue of polygamy. It was a ploy to get Gerrit to discuss polygamy...which he did. We also continued our discussion on the things Moroni taught Joseph Smith that prepared him to receive the Gold Plates. If you would like to join us on a Standard of Truth Tour in the summer of 2024 please sign up at: https://standardoftruth.com/tours/ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com Subscribe to our free newsletter - https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/ Please visit our website at www.standardoftruth.com
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