Podcast appearances and mentions of Joseph Smith

It is often difficult for Latter-day Saints to understand the distinction between Jesus and Christ as they are used in many other Christian traditions. They also struggle to understand how God can be considered a person if God doesn't have a distinct and tangible body. Mormons often speak of knowing that God knows each of us personally, but don't fathom how this could be true if God is considered Trinity.  This episode, featuring Mark Crego and LDF host Dan Wotherspoon introduce how the concept of "Christ," understood by Trinitarians as naming how God is "incarnate" and "immanent" within all things, and how focusing on a definition like that might help LDS folk actually draw closer to God rather than more abstract and distant.  Following up on a the notion of "abiding" they discussed in a July Latter-day Faith episode (number 158), they discuss here what it might mean to "abide in Christ." Both of them, who through study and personal spiritual practices which has led them to experience radically deep connection with Earth, the Universe, and all life, consider Joseph Smith's naming of that which is in, through, and around, all things, the "Light of Christ" (D&C 88:6-13), is appropriate, much more so than if he had chosen to label that which connects us with everything else, the "Light of Jesus Christ."  How can we learn to think of Jesus, the individual, as someone who fully reflected the "Christ" immanence and energies, rather than focusing on his "only begotten" status and his specialness compared to us? Can we benefit from concentrating on him as an exemplar and guide and how it is through following the path and having the transformative experiences he had as a very important aspect of his being our "savior"? Listen in! You will like it, especially after the shock of thinking in this way wears off. 

Captain Moroni had a distinct approach to dissenters. So did Joseph Smith. How do we help change the nature of another without alienating them?

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A slammed door in the face of Latter-Day Saint missionaries is justification for any Mormon that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the only true church in possession of the only true "restored gospel." But for Christians who extend kindness, compassion, and the love of Christ to missionaries who come to their doorstep, the experience can be life-changing for young LDS missionaries.This week and next on the Profile, president of Watchman Fellowship James K. Walker sits down with former LDS and authors Corey Miller and Ross Anderson to discuss their new book, Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message. It is a short but helpful and encouraging volume with contributing Christians who are all former Mormon missionaries.Corey Miller, Ph.D., was born in Utah as a seventh-generation Mormon. His ancestor was a polygamist and one of Joseph Smith's bodyguards. Miller is president and CEO of Ratio Christi (ratiochristi.org), a campus apologetics evangelism ministry on 125 campuses. He has four graduate degrees and taught nearly 100 college courses in philosophy and religion at places such as Purdue and Indiana University. He and his family reside in Indiana.Ross Anderson was born in Utah and was raised LDS. After leaving Mormonism as a young adult, he earned a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Anderson has served as a church planter and pastor in Utah for four decades. He taught at Salt Lake Theological Seminary and served as a denominational church planting director for the region. Ross is currently a teaching pastor at Alpine Church. He and his wife, Sally, are parents to five adult children.Related Links: Free links to some of our most popular podcasts on Mormonism, access to some of our key LDS articles and our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Watchman Fellowship articles on Mormonism: watchman.org/LDS Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism Apologetics Profile podcast What Is the Gospel? with Mormon apologist Scott Gordon and Christian apologist James Walker (YouTube):  watchman.org/GordonWalker  Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Other faiths besides Mormonism have traditions of visions. In this episode of Religion Today, host Martin Tanner describes nine visions or apparitions of the Virgin Mary, acknowledged as genuine by the Catholic Church. Next, the visions of Emanuel Swedenborg are briefly described. Swedenborg, born in 1688, died in 1772, claimed to have visions of heaven and hell, and described them in ways similar to Joseph Smith.  Swedenborg said our purpose in this life was to be placed between heaven and hell where we would be enticed by both, thereby enabling us to freely choose either good or evil. This is similar to the LDS idea of "there must be opposition in all things" to accomplish our purpose in mortality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging interview with historian Bryan Buchanan and Lindsay Hansen Park (Year of Polygamy Podcast) we delve into the complex history of Joseph Smith's controversial practice of polygamy. What evidence supports his multiple marriages, the experiences of his wives, and the implications of this aspect of Mormon history? Throughout the interview, we emphasize the importance of nuanced historical analysis over apologetics, encouraging open and honest discussions about Mormon history, polygamy, and the broader impact of these topics on the faith's evolution and how it affects members today. This interview provides a thought-provoking exploration of the complexities within Mormon history and invites them to engage in constructive conversations about these issues. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link   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

Amber Pearce has an incredible story of how her parents converted to the LDS faith but were still hippies at heart. She grew up in a home with a lot of other siblings, some biological, some adopted, some fostered. Their home did not have electricity or a dishwasher. You'll love her story about how her life was so different from her peers and yet she saw beautiful blessings that came from her unique childhood. One of those blessings is that she was encouraged to be curious about concepts and be able to think critically about things. So when she was introduced to material that spoke against Joseph Smith she used those skills to form her own conclusions. Her powerful testimony of the prophet is inspiring. Tune in now for this amazing episode! To follow Amber on IG go to @leftwithasmile

In his new book, “Joseph Smith's Gold Plates: A Cultural History,” historian Richard Bushman calls the Book of Mormon, the signature scripture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a “book about the importance of books.” One could also say that this book, which church founder Joseph Smith said he translated, sprang from plates that were about the importance of plates. In this special live episode, celebrating the more than 300 “Mormon Land” shows, we talk about the “important” role these plates played in the rise of a global religion with the author, who also wrote the highly acclaimed “Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling.” Joining him is his wife, scholar Claudia Bushman, the founding editor of Exponent II who edited “Mormon Sisters: Women in Early Utah” and wrote “Contemporary Mormonism: Latter-day Saints in Modern America.” Together, the Bushmans discuss their research on Mormonism, church founder Joseph Smith, the evolution of women's rights, the threats to Latter-day Saint community, the challenges and opportunities facing the global faith, why they think art is vital in the church, and a range of other topics.

The call and ordination of each new President/Prophet of the church has brought with it new and exciting challenges and opportunities. In 1996, the church found itself not only with a new President/Prophet, but the first one not from the family of Joseph Smith and the first not born in the United States. But the firsts didn't stop there. Join host Karin Peter for an enlightening conversation with regular guests Tony Chvala-Smith and Lach Machay as they take a brief look back at the leadership of a man who challenged the church to move from being “a people with a prophet, to [being] a prophetic people” … among other things!Download TranscriptThanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up the Project Zion Podcast explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Project Zion Podcast is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.

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On the evening of Sept. 21 and the morning of Sept. 22, 1823, the angel Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith, teaching him and revealing the nearby location of an ancient record written on gold plates — the Book of Mormon. He quoted scripture about the Restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the gathering of Israel. With the approaching 200th anniversary of Moroni's visits — four total — the Church News podcast features Elder Kyle S. McKay, a General Authority Seventy and Church historian and recorder, and Keith A. Erekson, director of research and outreach for the Church History Department, talking about these historic visitations. The Church News Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe. Host Sarah Jane Weaver, reporter and editor for The Church News for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Dives and crew ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! Full Title EP 77 - Mike Russell from latter-day conversations co-hosts, Pres. Nelson turns 99, Elder Holland Released from hospital, temple updates, Brigham Young Papers project announced, and much more! Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Instagram TikToc Facebook Support this Podcast Patreon Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! What are latter-day conversations? Why did you start it? What are you hoping to accomplish with it? There are tons of LDS podcasts out there, what makes LDC special and worth listening to? What has been the reception to your episodes so far? MNRU Joke of the week Mike Articles Elder Jeffrey R. Holland released from hospital, returns home to recuperate Probably the single most covered article of the week LDS Church President Russell Nelson turns 99. Here's a shortish list of his long legacy. What is RMN's legacy? I believe it is 4 things Disavowing the word Mormon Prolific Temple construction Mormon shrivel EPA - SEC fine RMN Birthday meme Meme 2 General Conference coming up A fascinating analysis of RMN's conference talks He was Mormon royalty. Now his lawsuit against the church is a rallying cry WSU tax law professor opinion on whistleblower claims against church funds  Huge undeveloped Mormon-owned land goes on the market in Clay County Watch video This is on the heels of the church listing 1800 acres for sale last month near Kansas City Missouri  Is the church giving up on Zion? How do Latter-day Saints compare to members of other religions?  Examining 8 categories of member data. Temples Proposed Heber Valley temple may need to pump out a million gallons of groundwater daily Court Fight Over Proposed Cody LDS Temple With Giant 77-Foot Steeple Heats Up Historians introduce the Brigham Young Papers project and first volume of journals Is the church actually going to pay for this one? Church announces new Joseph Smith biography book project headed by Richard Turley  A new mtDNA analysis with a large sample size casts doubt on the land bridge hypothesis! Hagoth rises from the ashes… Church denounces Tim Ballard Conclusion New MNRU episodes live on YouTube Sundays at 9:30pm EST Shoutout to Weird Alma on bandcamp.com for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive!  And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!  #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon,#religion, #news, #ldschurch, #comeuntochrist, #churchofjesuschrist, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #byu, #byui, #josephsmith, #comefollowme, #polygamy, #bookofmormon, #becauseofhim, #hearhim --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/support

On Legal Docket, a deep dive into “lawfare” and how it is affecting politics and law in America; on the Monday Moneybeat, what's behind the United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's three big auto-makers; and on the World History Book, 200 years ago, Joseph Smith reportedly meets the angel who shows him where to find the golden plates of the Book of Mormon. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a nationwide group of angel investors committed to funding entrepreneurs whose Christian convictions have hindered secular financing sources. More at ambassadorsimpact.com.From Dordt University. Dordt's Accredited M-S-W program equips faithful social workers to maximize their impact. More at Dordt.edu/M-S-WAnd from the Hands-On Bible. Sometimes starting the conversation is the hardest part. The Hands-On Bible is filled with full-color and fun activities, games, crafts, and more so you and your kids can experience the Bible TOGETHER! Features throughout the Hands-On Bible were created to make God's Word come alive in a kid's world. They open doors, begin conversations, and are so much fun! Together you will read, taste, feel, and smell Bible truths so you can go deeper in God's Word.

In today's episode of the Atheist Experience, Johnny P. Angel and MD Aware work through questions from callers that range from evolution to morality. Louis in FL says that scriptures are a revealed message from god to Moses that support evolution. How do you explain god creating plants before creating light? Call back when you are not driving or distracted. Beast in CO describes how he was harmed by the church by sexual abuse among others, and how the pastor did not do anyting about it. What we end up seeing, is there are no reparations needed in this religion because of confession and the forgiveness of Jesus. Voices that report abuses are downplayed and diminished because the church has too much at stake. This is because if people start to ask if the church is wrong, then they will ask if its interpretations are wrong. Check out Recovering from Religion and the Secular Therapy Project for help and support. Joseph in GA reads something to us that says atheists put too much trust and can limit the imagination. What do you think about how a healthy understanding of science can spark imagination? Imagination is key with science because we are trying to figure out the explanations for things, once we know the basics. If atheists are putting too much trust in science, what would be the alternative? How does atheism limit the imagination? Ely in TX believes the historicity of the Bible is what makes it true. If the Bible is not true, does that mean that someone made it up? Could the people who wrote the Bible have been wrong? What is to be said about a useful character such as Jesus being used to tell stories that are trying to educate people about morality or ethics? We know that the Jewish people existed for a long time, but we don't know that the fantastical claims such as the Red Sea parting happened. What evidence matters most and where is it found? When a book predicts something that happened that is in the same book, there is a problem. Are the witnesses that verified Joseph Smith and his magical seeing stones and golden tablets correct, are they mistaken, or are they liars? Just because brimstone is found in a location does not mean the mythical story is true. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Alok in CA says that the slow growth of atheism in the US is due to people on the fence not understanding where we get our morality, and people looking for some higher purpose that atheism does not offer. People made up the rules to both secular and Biblical morality. The spiritual journey that atheists sometimes pursue involves humans, animals, and plants and can take a lifetime. Michael in FL asks if morality is supposed to be thought of in a social and psychological context, very much the same way we see health. Our sense of fairness, justice, and right or wrong has evolved with its base level in biology. Thank you for tuning in this week! Our question of the week is: What do you think the last words of Jesus really were?

On this Friday, here are your Evening Headlines for September 15, 2023... A rare bacterial infection has been discovered in Laramie County. Plus, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has commissioned a new biography on the prophet, Joseph Smith. Then, the Church has also released a new streaming app.

Welcome to the Joseph the Believer Series! We expect the first video in this new series, hosted by Josh Chandler, to be ready for release in about a month, with additional videos being released each month going forward.  Each video will cover a different topic, in what we hope is an interesting and useful format, with a faithful, inside perspective on Joseph Smith. The LDS Church's truth claims are in many cases inextricably tied to the occurrence of historical events.  However, the way history is written and recorded leaves us with a lot less guidance and a lot less understanding of what "really happened" than we think we have.  As a result, we often think we know the "answers" when in fact almost everything we think we know is written by a secondhand witness that faces memory problems, doesn't have access to anyone's interior thoughts, is liable to mistake rumor for fact, and may not even have become aware of many important facts in the first place.  As if that weren't enough, we don't even know what we don't know.  That is, we can be quite sure there mountains of facts and evidence about the life of Joseph Smith or the history of the LDS faith that for whatever reason never got recorded or about which we simply have never become aware.  We can be certain as well that at least some of them, our of so many, would be significant enough to change some or all of our conclusions and perceptions.  This means we should be slow to draw conclusions from narrative histories, biographies, and academic papers, which can only be as good as the sources they are based on, and further contain their own sets of historical biases. The alternative we hope to offer on Shattering Triangles will be a history written from, we hope, Joseph Smith's own perspective.  It tries to ignore all of the noise and issues in the margins and just narrate his life as he evidently believed it to be shaped.  YouTube Visual Version

Runnin solo today! While Shannon continues to recover we're going to take the opportunity to do a segment that sent Shan to hospital in the first place! That's right, we're back in Saints: The Standard of Truth, the new, authorized history of Joseph Smith and his early religious movement. That's it. That's all we're doing this episode! We talk missionaries in Europe, political machinations, President Martin Van Buren, polygamy, the endowment ceremony, Freemasonry, The Book of Abraham, so many other gems! This period of April 1839-April 1842 is one of the most complicated and adaptive periods of Joseph's ministry and we hold on with the edge of our finger tips as the book rips us through it, hoping we aren't stopping to smell the shitpiles the book conspicuously ignores along the journey.   If you want to cohost the next episode, shoot me an email! glassboxpodcast@gmail.com Or get in touch on the Patreon feed or through social media!   Show Notes:  Warsaw Signal Archive (ThomASS Sharp) http://www.sidneyrigdon.com/dbroadhu/il/sign1842.htm Nauvoo City Council Minute Book https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/nauvoo-city-council-minute-book-1841-1845/19 Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner https://josephsmithspolygamy.org/plural-wives-overview/mary-elizabeth-rollins/ Translation and Historicity of the Book of Abraham https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/translation-and-historicity-of-the-book-of-abraham?lang=eng Discussions over Joseph “turning the key” to the Relief Society https://exponentii.org/blog/daughters-in-my-kingdom-something-better-the-female-relief-society-of-nauvoo-chapter-2/ https://wheatandtares.org/2021/08/02/do-women-have-priesthood-keys/ https://exponentii.org/blog/daughters-in-my-kingdom-something-better-the-female-relief-society-of-nauvoo-chapter-2/ https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/the-first-fifty-years-of-relief-society/part-2/2-2#inline-note86 https://bycommonconsent.com/2015/03/17/establishment-of-the-relief-society/ RS Minute Book by Eliza R. Snow https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/nauvoo-relief-society-minute-book/10#full-transcript   Mormon News Roundup Ep 76 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BtfLgWkJB4   Come see us on Aron Ra's YouTube channel! He's doing a series titled Reading Joseph's Myth BoM. This link is for the playlist:   https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXJ4dsU0oGMKfJKvEMeRn5ebpAggkoVHf  Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@AronRa   Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlassBoxPod  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com   

Many Fundamentalist Mormons think polynesians carry black blood. This led Moroni Jessop to find out more. Moroni did a DNA test on his children and discovered they had black ancestry. His research also led him to learn Joseph Smith sent missionaries to the Hawaiian Islands and put Moroni in conflict with his local Thompsonite leaders and another excommunication. How did Moroni handle this new information? Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/fL84cuWgTK0 transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Abstract: The destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor has been portrayed as an event that stands out as a unique act where Joseph Smith and the Nauvoo City Council suppressed free speech. However, rather than being an anomaly, the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor was historically and socially reflective of society in a volatile period in […] The post Turning Type into Pi: The Destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor in Historical Context first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Abstract: The destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor has been portrayed as an event that stands out as a unique act where Joseph Smith and the Nauvoo City Council suppressed free speech. However, rather than being an anomaly, the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor was historically and socially reflective of society in a volatile period in […] The post Turning Type into Pi: The Destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor in Historical Context first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

In this episode, Bryan and Lindsay discuss Orson Pratt and the reorganization of the First Presidency. Shownotes: Donate to Sunstone and the History Podcast (leave us a note in the comment section to say hi!) Buy the book! Conflict in the Quorum: Orson Pratt, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith by Gary Bergera

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Tickets for Mormon Land Live can be found here: https://givebutter.com/Vl1q3T Kolob, the star “nearest” to where God dwells. “Worlds without number.” And “worlds [plural] are and were created.” Yes, these Latter-day Saint scriptures seem to affirm that, in Mormonism, we are not alone in the universe. Given that theology, it appears there is space, so to speak, for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to believe or have an interest in alien beings, intergalactic travelers, extraterrestrial visitors and, well, UFOs. Add to that the fascination, curiosity and intrigue surrounding such unidentified anomalous phenomena that have swelled in recent weeks since Congress staged hearings in July on the subject. All of this makes Latter-day Saint historian Matthew Bowman's new book all the more timely, topical and telling. Titled “The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill: Alien Encounters, Civil Rights, and the New Age in America,” the volume explores the beginning of the UFO phenomenon, its intersection with U.S. society and its implications for religion, particularly Mormonism. On this week's show, Bowman talks about how these otherworldly encounters affect our world.

Around 70,000 Mormon missionaries are trying to convert people to the LDS Church. Their main target is people from a Christian background. Church-going people need to be aware of what the missionaries are saying, because their claims are framed in biblical-sounding language. More than that, Christians don't have to avoid Mormon missionaries. We can share good news with them that can change their lives one day. That's the point of the book Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message, co-authored by Pursue God contributor Ross Anderson, written by former Mormons, including several former Mormon missionaries who now follow Jesus. As a response to the Mormon missionary curriculum called Preach My Gospel, this book gives an insider's view of what the missionaries teach. Each chapter also includes practical tips about interacting with missionaries, as well as the former missionaries' personal stories of how they became missionaries, what the missionary experience was like, and how they later came to faith in Jesus. This creates great empathy for the missionaries who come to our door, and hope for our conversations with them.Starting Points to Good ConversationsChapters 1 and 2 of the book talk about important issues that frame our discussions with Latter-day Saints. For example, the culture of Mormonism influences how they hear our message. We all have a culture. Most of us are unaware of our own. Culture gives answers to questions like: how do I know what is true or not true? What voices do I consider credible? How do I make spiritual decisions? If we understand the culture of people we're sharing the gospel with, we can avoid stepping in a lot of land mines.Part of this is how, in Mormon culture, personal experience is the final authority for spiritual matters. Mormons elevate three sources of authority: their prophets, their scriptures, and their experiences. A spiritual experience is seen as confirmation from God directly to my own spirit, leading to the Mormon “testimony”. A testimony is an assurance, expressed publicly, that the LDS Church is true, the Book of Mormon is true, Joseph Smith was a prophet of God, and more. In practice, the testimony is a refuge for Mormons when they can't answer or refute what Christians might say. Keep in mind that testimony is a valid form of knowledge, and experience has an important role to play in the historic Christian faith. The difference is that for Christians, our experiences are secondary to the Bible. If they go against what the Bible says, they are not valid. For Mormons, experience trumps every other source of truth.Because Christians have our own testimony of God's reality and work in our lives, we can bear our testimony to Mormons. 1 John 5:9-13 (ESV) If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of God is greater, for this is the testimony of God that he has borne concerning his Son. 10 Whoever believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. Whoever does not believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has borne concerning his Son. 11 And this is the testimony, that God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.We can use these verses before sharing our own testimony of faith. They point out that our testimony lines up with God's testimony, which is the ultimate testimony of truth. This testimony states that God has given us life. Whoever has the Son, has that life. We can share how we have come to know and experience that ourselves.Then we can ask the missionaries, as we bear our testimony, “Do you...

Video Version HereDiscussion on the  in depth hebraisms or parallelisms contained in the Book of Mormon and why claims like Joseph Smith copied the Book of Mormon from a variety of other sources because similar words are found, do not make sense.   We discuss a recent article that was brought to our attention making such claims. Book of Mormon and the Late War article claiming Joseph Smith  borrowed from this bookhttp://wordtree.org/thelatewar/Blog article from Matt Lohrkehttps://bookofmormonism.com/2023/08/16/on-the-alleged-similarities-between-the-late-war-and-the-book-of-mormon/Contact us at:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comYouTube ChannelContact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael BarrettContact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett

Abstract: The prophet Joseph Smith was paced through a life steeped in ritual and symbolism. Notable things Joseph did or experienced under angelic guidance may be seen as ritual procedures that may require careful consideration to discern their meaning, what they symbolize, their purpose, and their importance to the restoration of the fullness of the […] The post Joseph Smith at the Veil: Significant Ritual, Symbolism, and Temple Influence at Latter-day Saint Beginnings first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

Since the beginning of the Church, there have been former members who turn whistle-blower and have written exposés. In this episode we will do a review of the most impactful of these through history.   JOIN THE NUANCE HUG FOUNDATION LAUNCH PARTY ON SEPTEMBER 9TH 1834 Mormonism Unvailed EB HOWE 1842 The History of the Saints or an Expose of Joe Smtih and Mormonism John C. Bennett 1844 Nauvoo Expositor William Law et al 1853 Biographical Sketches of Joseph Smith by His Progenitors Lucy Mack Smith 1855 Female Life Among the Mormons CH Clarke 1872 Exposé of Polygamy in Utah: A Lady's Life among the Mormons Fanny Stenhouse 1873 The Rocky Mountain Saints: A Full and Complete History of the Mormons TBH Stenhouse 1876 Wife No 19 By Ann Eliza Young 1877 Mormonism Unveiled John D Lee 1904 Brigham's Destroying Angel: Being the Life, Confession, and Startling Disclosures of the Notorious Bill Hickman, the Danite Chief of Utah 1945 No Man Knows my History Fawn Brodie 1950 The Mountain Meadows Massacre Juanita Brooks 1963 Mormonism: Shadow or Reality? Jerald and Sandra Tanner 1985 Studies of the Book of Mormon BH Roberts 1994, 1997, 2017, The Mormon Hierarchy Series Micheal Quinn 2002 Insider's View Grant Palmer 2005 Rough Stone Rolling Richard Bushman 2013 CES Letter Jeremy Runnells Episode Show Notes YouTube Link 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

A former Baptist pastor tells how he changed his mind on Joseph Smith from fraud to prophet. How did he deal with polygamy? And what are his ideas on the differences between priesthood for Baptists and Mormons. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/Aw6SlmtZdhE transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Abstract: The prophet Joseph Smith was paced through a life steeped in ritual and symbolism. Notable things Joseph did or experienced under angelic guidance may be seen as ritual procedures that may require careful consideration to discern their meaning, what they symbolize, their purpose, and their importance to the restoration of the fullness of the […] The post Joseph Smith at the Veil: Significant Ritual, Symbolism, and Temple Influence at Latter-day Saint Beginnings first appeared on The Interpreter Foundation.

We discuss the final charge of Joseph Smith to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles wherein Joseph gave all of the keys he possessed to the Twelve collectively shortly before he was murdered. Wilford Woodruff Testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NjANSFISFY 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

On today's episode, we're joined by two preeminent scholars on the history and theology of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as this September marks the 200th anniversary of Joseph Smith's first vision of the angel Moroni. We welcomed Richard Lyman Bushman, the author of Joseph Smith's Gold Plates: A Cultural History, to … Continue reading The Revelation of the Book of Mormon at 200 – Episode 86 – The Oxford Comment →

Tom Roberts, PhD, DD, holds a BTh from Triune Biblical University, a MTh from Covenant Bible College and Seminary, as well as an MDiv and PhD in Theology from Hellenic Orthodox University in Athens, Greece, and is currently pursuing doctoral studies at EUCLID University. Dr. Roberts has published two books, From Sacral Kingship to Sacred Marriage – A Theological Analysis of Literary Borrowing, and Divorce and Remarriage – A Middle Eastern View. His articles have appeared in Ancient American, Convergent Streams, and other professional publications. Dr. Roberts has presented at Kent State University's Communal Studies Group conference, and the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology, and reviewed books and articles for The Interpreter Foundation. Tom is also the co-author with Brent Schmidt for the BYU New Testament Commentary volume on Romans and recently taught at BYU Education Week. He and his wife reside in Big Piney, Wyoming. Highlights 01:40 Tom joined the Church in 2017 but has been familiar with the Church since the 1960's. Tom shares his faith journey. 12:00 The moment in 2017 that led him to be baptized. He read the Doctrine and Covenants thinking he was going to disprove it but it led him to be converted. 17:45 Tom's cultural experience in the Church after being a Catholic Priest. 23:00 The importance of knowledge in the church. It's important to gain the skills necessary to minister to others. We need to do better preparing people for callings instead of just handing them a handbook. 31:0 The guides and curriculum are there for us but we need to take advantage of them. Tom sees a lot of misinformation in gospel doctrine. 36:00 The effort of leadership development begins by acquiring a strong theological foundation of our beliefs. It's not just for the sake of intellect. It's to inform your heart and your growth. 39:15 People are afraid of intellectual pursuits in our culture. While doing seminary, come follow me, and going on a mission are all great, there is more. Giving youth powerful spiritual experiences is important but there is also the piece of gaining deep spiritual knowledge. 42:30 The church focuses more on a very young-oriented spirituality. We go through different spiritual spiritual steps throughout our lives. 44:00 Joseph Smith didn't have a corporate view of the church. Tom explains what he means by ‘corporate.' 45:30 Local leaders are afraid to step out of line from the 'corporate' church to also pursue more academic and theological information. We need to broaden LDS worship. Everything in our church is so streamlined and almost too much so. 53:10 Tom shares what he would share with a new bishop or Relief Aociety president that wants to move forward with some of these ideas. Tom recommends beginning with Friday or Saturday fireside to talk about more academic subjects. We want to mature the tradition of the church, not attack it. 55:30 Leaders that push the boundaries and create change. 1:03:10 Pushing this movement forward isn't about any particular person or for self aggrandizement. It's about unifying in the spirit within our faith and with other faiths too. We need a revolution of the heart. 1:06:00 The more you understand others, the more you understand yourself. Tom believes that this is what the saints need to do. We need to be asking more questions. Having questions is not a bad thing. We cannot question our faith in a faithful way. 1:10:00 Tom shares his final testimony and thoughts on his time as a leader. Links YouTube channel: Sacral Kingship of Christ BYU New Testament Commentary Facebook: Sacral Kingship of Christ Tom Roberts at Academia.edu TRANSCRIPT coming soon Watch on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead.

Martin Tanner interviews LDS scholar Don Bradley about his book "The Lost 116 Pages" which took a decade of research and pieces together some amazing facts, including: (1) Lucy Harris did not burn or destroy the lost 116 pages; (2) Laban was drunk during the Passover Festival when he was killed by Nephi: (3) combining the Book of Mormon we now have with the amount lost, Joseph Smith may have translated up to 900 pages; (4) the lost 116 pages were written on "Fools Cap" paper (named for the "dunce cap" water mark) which was twice the size of today's 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper; (5) the Lost 116 pages described how the Nephite Interpreters were acquired by the Nephites, etc.  Don Bradley's "The Lost 116 Pages" is a very readable, masterful, and scholarly look at the contents and history of the lost 116 pages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the arrival of Mormons in Missouri: why they settled there, what created tensions with the Missourians, the conflicts that drove them into Illinois, and the eventual demise of Joseph Smith. Related Books Gentry and Compton, Fire and Sword: A History of the Latter-day Saints in Northern Missouri, 1836-39  Visit our website - A Brief History of Power Get the Family Bible Commentary by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz Check out the Fathers of Lutheran Orthodoxy project Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID,  Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Pagosa Springs, CO, and Luther Classical College Dr Koontz - Trinity Lutheran Church Pr. Willie Grills - Zion Lutheran Church Music thanks to Verny

Episode Title: Mormon Death Cult and the Chicken Snake God Description: In this spine-tingling episode of the White Rabbit Podcast, we delve into the depths of history's most enigmatic chapters with our guest, Heidi Luv. A cult survivor turned whistleblower, Heidi is the fearless host of the Unfiltered Rise Podcast. Brace yourselves for a journey that uncovers the shadowy intersections of belief, power, and the human psyche. We embark on a chilling exploration of the history of Mormons, led by the charismatic Joseph Smith. Unraveling the threads that connect seemingly disparate figures, we unveil astonishing ties to the likes of L. Ron Hubbard, John D., and the enigmatic Aleister Crowley. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered as we traverse the labyrinthine corridors of faith, secrecy, and manipulation. Heidi Luv's first-hand account guides us through a narrative that delves into the depths of polygamy, blood sacrifice, and the mysterious underpinnings of a cult's grip on its followers. Her courage in sharing her experiences sheds light on the darkest corners of the human experience, offering insights that will leave you questioning the very nature of reality. But the journey doesn't end here. Heidi Luv's Unfiltered Rise Podcast takes the conversation even further. Explore uncharted territories of truth and discovery by tuning in to her podcast, available on Spotify: Unfiltered Rise Podcast. Join us as we navigate the uncharted waters of the Mormon Death Cult and the Chicken Snake God. As we pull back the curtain on hidden connections and unveil the unsettling truths lurking beneath the surface, remember, the pursuit of knowledge comes with a price. Are you ready to pay it? Episode Links: Heidi Luv's Unfiltered Rise Podcast Host: Katillist Jones Guest: Heidi Luv, Host of Unfiltered Rise Podcast White Rabbit Store: whiterabbitpodcast.com  

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #164 – A Karaite Jew on Mormonism: Part 1, Nehemia brings on the foremost historian of early Mormonism, Dan Vogel. They discuss what Bible scholars can learn from Joseph Smith's cultural background of treasure … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #164 – A Karaite Jew on Mormonism: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

Questions Covered:  02:55 – As a Catholic I became the Godfather to my nephew in the Lutheran Missouri Synod. Is this okay and if not what can I do to correct this?   04:57 – What is my moral obligation or duties as a husband if we disagree on contraceptives with my wife?  11:50 – I've been told some people's prayer is more effective than others, is this true?  18:00 – Why didn't God just forgive Adam and Eve if He is merciful? How can we not be resentful?   29:20 – How many Saints are in the world?  32:15 – Can you make a video about papal supremacy in the early church?   36:55 – Do Mormons think Christianity died out until Joseph Smith or were they underground?   42:39 I watched your video on what makes Christianity unique, which is Jesus's union to mankind. Other religions seem to have similar examples of this like Buddha.   48:35 – How do I defend the church's infallibility in light of the letter to the 7 churches in the book of Revelations?    51:24 – Peter had a mother-in-law, does this mean our first Pope was married?  …

Emma Smith served as Joseph Smith's scribe for most of the Lost 116 pages and likely knew how Joseph translated better than almost anyone. Yet Jim Lucas and Jonathan Neville discount Emma Smith's testimony that Joseph used the seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon? Why? Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/NMSHsNs0IeQ transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

Have you ever tried picturing translation of the Book of Mormon? Did Joseph Smith read the words off the stone or Urim & Thummim directly (tight translation), or was he shown scenes in the Book of Mormon and used his own words to describe the scene (loose translation)? Mormon scholars are split on this topic, but Jim Lucas and Jonathan Neville will do their best to explain how Joseph used a Urim & Thummim to translate the Book of Mormon. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/ydZuGNueqPM transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

Video Version HereDiscussion on the  in depth hebraisms or parallelisms contained in the Book of Mormon and why claims like Joseph Smith copied the Book of Mormon from a variety of other sources because similar words are found, do not make sense.   We discuss a recent article that was brought to our attention making such claims. Book of Mormon and the Late War article claiming Joseph Smith  borrowed from this bookhttp://wordtree.org/thelatewar/Blog article from Matt Lohrkehttps://bookofmormonism.com/2023/08/16/on-the-alleged-similarities-between-the-late-war-and-the-book-of-mormon/Contact us at:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comYouTube ChannelContact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett

David Whitmer says Joseph used a seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon. LDS Historians believe Joseph Smith used a seer stone to translate the Book of Mormon, but authors Jim Lucas and Jonathan Neville are pushing back against that theory. The two lawyers argue that the traditional story that Joseph used the Urim & Thummim to translate is more accurate, and they have written a new book, "By Means of the Urim & Thummim" to lay out their arguments. Because David Whitmer left the Church, they argue David Whitmer is hostile witness and can't be trusted. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/Kl4iVSX8EJA transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

This week we pick up in part two of our conversation with author and missionary to Latter-Day Saints Bill McKeever. Bill continues to share with the Watchman Fellowship 2023 mission team to Utah more difficulties about the official LDS Church accounts of the gold plates as well as some historical and textual difficulties with the LDS Book of Abraham. Bill McKeever founded Mormonism Research Ministry in 1979 with the hope of informing the Body of Christ about the differences between Mormonism and Christianity. He has also made an effort to reach out the many individuals who are members of the LDS Church, desiring to show them in gentleness and respect the truth about God's Word. His writings include In Their own Words: A Collection of Mormon Quotations (Morris Publishing, 2010), Answering Mormons' Questions: Ready Responses for Inquiring Latter-day Saints (co-authored with Eric Johnson, Kregel, 2013), and Mormonism 101: Examining the Religion of the Latter-day Saints (Baker, 2015). Related Links: Free links to some of our most popular podcasts on Mormonism, access to some of our key LDS articles and our free, 4-page Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Watchman Fellowship articles on Mormonism: watchman.org/LDS Watchman Fellowship Profile on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: watchman.org/Mormonism Bill McKeever's ministry - Mormonism Research Ministry: MRM.org Apologetics Profile podcast What Is the Gospel? with Mormon apologist Scott Gordon and Christian apologist James Walker (YouTube):  watchman.org/GordonWalker  Apologetics Profile podcast "Jesus' Resurrection and Joseph's Visions," with Rob Bowman: watchman.org/1stVision Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.PROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (over 600 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: watchman.org/notebook. SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

One of the hallmarks of Christianity which bolsters it as the one true religion is its penchant for balance. Religions derived by men are hard nosed and they will categorically define certain actions as forbidden. From Sahih al-Bukhari, Muhammed says, “Allah has cursed wine, its drinker, its server, its seller, its buyer, its presser, the one for whom it is pressed, the one who conveys it, and the one to whom it is conveyed.” Joseph Smith says in Doctrine and Covenants Section 89, “Tobacco is not for the body, neither for the belly, and is not good for man…And again, hot drinks are not for the body or belly.” But when the Bible speaks about behaviors that are verboten, it will often do so by contextualizing the prohibition. Drinking alcohol in and of itself is not evil, but drinking it to the point of drunkenness is evil. Sex is not inherently evil, but it quickly can become evil if it is not framed within the covenant of marriage. Similarly, raw desire cannot be flagged as good or evil without context. And this too, requires biblical balance to rightly discern it. This morning's sermon will be about prayer, but since our text this morning is addressing the particular issue of covetousness, let's take a moment in the introduction to discuss the concept of desire. 

Back again for our 1 year channel anniversary is  @nuancehoe ! Peek behind the curtain with us to discover the dark and dirty past of Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) history and even what current LDS apologists are up to in the name of fundamentalism. We both believe that true change, does not come from gaslighting or pretending things weren't harmful, but by full acknowledgement, apology and tangible steps to undo the hurt caused by dangerous doctrine and leaders.Click here to watch on YouTubeWatch Carah's first episode on C2CFollow and Support Carah!YouTube:  @nuancehoe Instagram: @nuancehoeTikTok: @nuancehoePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/nuancehoeNon C2C episodes mentioned:*Carah's Channel*I left Mormon Stories Podcast on an LDS Fundie Overdose. Here's the deal with Rod, John, and Jenn.*Mormon Stories*Native American Mormon Women and the Lamanite Myth - Mormon Stories 1456Rodney Meldrum Pt. 1 - Founder of the Book of Mormon Heartland Model - 1553Rodney Meldrum Pt. 2 - On Mormonism and Racism - 1554Rodney Meldrum and the Book of Mormon Heartland Model - 1564 What President Hinckley said about racism in the LDS churchA racist LDS Lamanite animation from the 80sWhy Mormon apologists claim prophets never have to take accountability for their wrong actionsA former LDS prophet explains Lamanite DNAAn LDS apologist tries to corroborate "evidence" of Lamanites being from IsrealTW: CSA, Homophobia, Beastiality- A dangerous statement made by Rod Meldrum on Mormon Stories PodcastRod Meldrum (LDS apologist) confessing to horrible wishes for John Dehlin (@mormonstories)Joseph Smith (1st LDS prophet) explains the inhabitants of the moonLDS video for the youth on being "worthy"The insane double standards in the LDS church & how it affects peopleLDS leaders says if you don't accept the LDS prophets, you don't accept JesusSupport ShelisePatreon: Patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannAny donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcastFind Shelise on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousnessHost Instagram @sheliseannTikTok @cults.to.consciousnessTwitter @cultstoconTheme Song Produced and Composed by Christian Guevara**Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**

Tricia Burton talks about the TV elephant in the room - Mormonism. What is the gospel according to Joseph Smith? Tricia comes from a long lineage of Mormons and having found salvation in the true Jesus of the Scriptures, has a unique and comprehensive understanding of what they believe. Tricia is with The Berean Call and has many concerns about how deeply attached believers have become to The Chosen, its characters, and the misrepresentation of Jesus Christ that permeates the series. Many may not realize that its executive producers and the series' distribution through Angel Studies in Utah have deep Mormon ties. What the church needs right now is a thorough apologetic on Mormonism, and Tricia is one who can provide that. A lingering question for us all is, if apologetics were still a vital part of the church, would we even have such a thing as The Chosen? Watch Stand Up For The Truth on YouTube !

Are the Latter-day Saints ready for unity? Dr. Teresa Bell examines the Saints in Corinth and Paul's letter, which admonishes them to strive for unity, spirituality, and wisdom.00:00 Part 1–Dr. Teresa Bell01:18 Introduction of Dr. Teresa Bell04:13 Division amongst the Corinthians05:45 Order of the epistles07:59 Paul writing various congregations09:29 The background of Corinth12:00 A greeting and then a rebuke14:22 Admonishment against division16:15 Following a teacher or missionary19:06 Robert Millet's Becoming New21:33 Keep eyes on Jesus23:22 Elder Pino “Let Doing Good Be Our Normal”26:20 Overcoming divisions30:03 President Nelson on contention31:36 President Eyring on unity35:46 Jesus speaks to the Nephites about contention36:08 Elder Cook on unity40:05 God uses Joseph Smith–a weak thing to perform miracles43:08 Focusing on Christ banishes contention47:07 How to love God and move forward50:57 Joseph Smith and compassion54:05 Spirituality and wisdom56:25 End of Part 1–Dr. Teresa BellPlease rate and review the podcast!Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coYouTube: https://youtu.be/R1eqqsj-iekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BYThanks to the follow HIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignAnnabelle Sorensen: Creative Project ManagerWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

Cheryl Bruno is a writer, poet, and independent researcher located in Monterey, CA. Her specialties are 1840s Mormonism, Mormonism and Freemasonry, Mormon Fundamentalist movements, and William Marks. She is the co-author of Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration (Cheryl Bruno, Joe Swick, Nick Litirski)Other Links:William MarksJoseph Smith Fought Polygamy: How the Men Nearest the Prophet Attached to his Name in Order to Justify Their Polygamous Crimes (Richard and Pamela Price)The Simpsons (Stonecutters song)Operative Masons vs Speculative MasonsPremier Grand Lodge of England (1717)Famous FreemasonsWilliam Morgan AffairLehi as Principle Soujounor George OliverThe DanitesCouncil of 50Relief SocietyAnointed QuorumImproved Order of the Red ManAllen Stout journalAbraham JonasJohn C. BennettMillerism and MormonismO Lord My God is there No Help for the Widow's Son? (Mason distress call)Accounts of distress callJoseph Smith Freemason initiation recordsBrigham Young Freemason pin photoEmeline endowment accountVan Dusen endowment accountRoyal Arch MasonryCall to AdventureEmbark on your personal journey of self-discovery, with one of our qualified guides ready to assist you in depth coaching, dreamwork, tarot reflections, human design and more. Website: yourcalltoadventure.netInstagram: @yourcalltoadventure

Join John and RFM as they go over the evidence that Joseph Smith was indeed a polygamist. Episode Show Notes 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

Over the past several years faithful Mormon Tim Ballard has brought much attention to the topic of human trafficking via his work with Operation Underground Railroad and the new movie "Sound of Freedom." During Ballard's fundraisers he often invokes his LDS faith as the foundation for his anti-trafficking. One possible problem with Ballard's Mormon-based anti-trafficking advocacy is that the founder of his religion - Joseph Smith - would very possibly qualify by today's standards as a human trafficker. In today's episode we use The Nauvoo Expositor - published by LDS Church 1st Presidency Member William Law - as the jumping off point to explore the question: was Joseph Smith involved in human trafficking? Joining us will be Julia Sanders, Nemo, and Samantha Shelley. Episode Show Notes YouTube Link 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

Joseph Smith Jr. (December 23, 1805 – June 27, 1844) was an American religious leader and the founder of Mormonism and the Latter Day Saint movement. Publishing the Book of Mormon at the age of 24, Smith had attracted tens of thousands of followers by the time of his death fourteen years later. The religion he founded continues to the present day, with millions of global adherents and several churches claiming Smith as their founder, the largest being The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Our theme song was written and performed by Anna Bosnick. If you'd like to support the show on a per episode basis, you can find our Patreon page here.  Be sure to check our website for more details.