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I did a livestream recap of the Mormon History Association (MHA highlights) conference, broadcast straight from my hotel room in lovely Las Vegas. Guided by some slightly out-of-order, AI-generated slides, this recap covers the most fascinating historical deep dives, unexpected gems, and award winners from the weekend. https://youtube.com/live/wy_-u8OCLMs Unexpected MHA Highlights & Gems: Pro Wrestling and Gnosticism One of the absolute standout presentations explored “The Mormon Giant,” Don Leo Jonathan, a 6’6″ pro wrestler active from the 1930s to the 1960s. Early in his career, he played up a “weird” and radical polygamist trope—complete with an unkempt beard and a live snake he claimed was from the Garden of Eden. However, to aid the Church’s PR shift toward mainstream assimilation in the 1950s and 60s, he transitioned to a clean-shaven, patriotic hero. Surprisingly, President David O. McKay, who was apparently a wrestling fan, actually authorized this PR gimmick to help mainstream the Church. Suprprisingly, his career ended via injury when he spun 7 foot tall Andre the Giant and injured his back in 1980, ending his wrestling career. Another surprise gem of the conference was a presentation by Mike Lemon on the “Temple of the Pearl,” a modern-day fringe group blending Mormon priesthood and eternal marriage with Gnosticism, chakras, yoga, and an androgynous double godhead. Mike LeCheminant, a dentist from Houston, TX gave an amazing presentation and I hope to get him on the podcast soon to talk more about this free love polygamist group. Politics, Welfare, and the New Deal MHA Highlights Several scholars provided a deep dive into the Church’s 1930s resistance to FDR’s New Deal, noting how leaders created their own welfare system driven by theological self-sufficiency to “supplant the dole” and discredit Roosevelt. Historian Matt Harris highlighted Hugh B. Brown, a vocal Democrat and trusted confidant of Heber J. Grant, who supported FDR’s programs. Brown faced severe backlash for taking the chairmanship of the state liquor commission after prohibition’s repeal, a controversial move that delayed his call to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by decades. We also learned about Senator Elbert Thomas, who defeated Apostle Reed Smoot in an election and applied his faith to international humanitarianism. Driven by the historical memory of 19th-century Latter-day Saint persecution, Thomas partnered with Jewish activists to force FDR to create a board that ultimately saved 200,000 Jewish lives. Finally, MHA President Ben Park delivered an address on Cleon Skousen’s massive political influence, explaining how Skousen tied Mormon agency to free-market capitalism and popularized works like The Naked Communist among conservative evangelicals through careful “code-switching.” Reevaluating Settler Colonialism & Science MHA Highlights Elise Boxer gave a powerful presentation challenging traditional “manifest destiny” pioneer narratives. She urged an indigenous lens to view Mormonism as a vehicle for US colonial expansion, pointing to the “This is the Place” monument as a visual example of reducing Native Americans to a marginalized backdrop. In the realm of 20th-century history, Steven Peck discussed BYU biologist Duane Jeffery’s 1970s push for evolutionary biology. Jeffery faced severe backlash and potential termination from Ezra Taft Benson in the 1980s, but was defended by current President Dallin H. Oaks, who decreed that the university must not censor truth or assume faith is too fragile for scientific reality. Polygamy Economics and Early Records MHA Highlights Our on Mary Ann Clements presented fascinating research examining the economic factors behind early plural marriage using Nauvoo tax records. She highlighted how leaders like Brigham Young may have strategically pursued women from wealthier families, such as Martha Brotherton, who famously refused a marriage proposal from Young at age 17 and was locked in a room at the Red Brick Store. Additionally, Cheryl Bruno announced the thrilling discovery of an 1854 list of Joseph Smith’s plural wives. This crucial document pushes the timeline of documented lists to just a decade after his death, earlier than the famous Thomas Bullock list. Award/MHA Highlights The conference also celebrated major contributions to the field of Mormon history. Posthumous honors went to Ardis Parshall, who received the Public History Award for her work championing the unheralded stories of everyday members. George D. Smith received the Arrington Award for fostering independent research as the co-founder of Signature Books, and Elise Boxer took home the Indigenous Studies Award for her book on Mormon settler colonialism. Did you go? What are your thoughts? Next year, John Turner will lead the conference as new MHA president in Provo, Utah. (Las Vegas to Provo is definitely a 180 in environment. I was surprised when a conference attendee was propositioned by a woman offering to make his night memorable. Clearly she didn’t care that most MHA attendees frown on such things. I don’t expect that to happen in Provo!) 00:00:02 Introduction & Welcome 00:04:17 Awards Ceremony (Friday Night) 00:08:34 New Deal & Hugh B. Brown Discussion 00:12:33 Mormon Settlement in Nevada 00:16:22 Mormon Settler Colonialism 00:20:33The Mormon Giant (Don Leo Jonathan) 00:24:40 Latter-day Saint Eloquence & Speaking 00:29:05 Canonization & Doctrine & Covenants 00:33:30 Saturday Sessions Overview 00:37:43 Polygamy in Nauvoo 00:41:50 Economic Factors in Plural Marriage 00:45:41 Earliest Plural Wife Lists 00:49:39 Ben Park’s Presidential Address (Cleon Skousen) 00:53:42 Evolution & BYU (Duane Jeffrey) 00:57:50 Gnostic Mormon Offshoot (Temple of the Pearl) 1:01:59 Final summary From deep dives into 20th-century political clashes to the surprising intersections of theology and wrestling, this MHA conference proved that Mormon history is vibrant, complex, and full of ongoing discoveries.

In this episode, we dive into the life and legacy of Ernest L. Wilkinson, president of Brigham Young University from 1952 to 1971. Known for rapidly expanding BYU into a major religious university, Wilkinson was also a deeply polarizing figure whose leadership raised serious questions about race, politics, academic freedom, and loyalty within the Church.Joined by historian and longtime Signature Books publisher Gary Bergera, we explore Wilkinson's diary collection and what it reveals about his ambitions, fears, and decisions.From alleged “spy ring”activity among faculty, to clashes with Apostle Boyd K. Packer, to his views on black students, LGBTQ+ students, and the role of capitalism in the gospel, this conversation uncovers a complex portrait of a man who helped shape modern BYU –while leaving behind a legacy still debated today.Gary Bergera has spent decades shaping Mormon historical scholarship and was a key figure in Signature Books. His work has helped bring forward documents and perspectives that continue to challenge and inform conversations today.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

My friend Eli McCann (lawyer, University of Utah Law School adjunct professor, Equality Utah and The Road Home board member, married to husband Skylar, father) joins us to talk about his new book published called “We've Thankful for the Moisture, A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family and Fruit Preservation” Thank you Eli for being on the podcast and sharing about your new book—which is a reflective book—along with some humor—on our unique Mormon culture. I encourage everyone to listen to Eli's podcast and check out his book. Thank you to our friends at The Salt Lake Tribune and Signature Books for making this book possible. Thank you Eli for all your good work in our community to build bridges and help others. Your work brings a smile to my face. You are a beautiful family. Links: Eli's Book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Were-Thankful-Moisture-Mormon-Preservation/dp/B0GLSLKYRM

Join us as we conclude Carol Lynn Pearson week on Mormon Stories Podcast!Today we have planned a celebration & Q&A with beloved author, poet, feminist, and activist Carol Lynn Pearson. We will have several guests on to share their dedications to Carol Lynn. And Barbara Brown from Signature Books will join us as we also discuss the new release of: The Diaries of Carol Lynn Pearson--Mormon Author, Feminist, and Activist: Volume 1 (1956-1990).Please help us support Carol Lynn Pearson and purchase her new memoir, here.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Welcome back to Carol Lynn Pearson week on Mormon Stories podcast, as we re-visit two very important interviews with a one-of-a-kind Mormon woman.Today's episode was originally recorded in 2018, when we teamed up with Sunstone to do a live recording where we discussed Pearson's book, The Ghost of Eternal Polygamy. Special thanks to the Salt Lake City Community of Christ for hosting such a wonderful evening and for the many listeners who came to enjoy the experience.In our next episode, we will close out the week by welcoming Carol Lynn Pearson back on the podcast to celebrate the release of her new book, The Diaries of Carol Lynn Pearson. We will also be joined on that interview by the director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

Today, we are thrilled to kick off Carol Lynn Pearson week on Mormon Stories Podcast! Join us for the re-broadcast of two very important interviews with a one-of-a-kind Mormon woman. Then, we will close out the week by welcoming Carol Lynn Pearson back on the podcast to celebrate the release of her new book, The Diaries of Carol Lynn Pearson, where we will also be joined by the director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown.Carol Lynn Pearson is the author of a 1986 memoir, Goodbye, I Love You, about the death of her gay husband from AIDS.Her musical, My Turn on Earth, is among the most successful Mormon musicals of all time.Carol Lynn is an advocate for women and LGBTQ+ Mormons. Her 2007 book, “No More Goodbyes,” tells the stories of gay Mormons (and those of other faiths), coping with family, religion, and, occasionally, suicide.Today's interview was filmed in 2010, and was originally broken into four parts and released as episodes 173-177. We have compiled them into a singular episode in order to re-introduce it to our listeners.CONTENT WARNING: This series contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please listen responsibly.___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

In this fascinating interview, author and journalist Alex Beam joins Mormon Stories to discuss his new biography titled Wallace Stegner: Dean of Western Writers –published by Signature Books. Alex Beam is an acclaimed journalist and author known for his insightful historical biographies. Historian and executive director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown is also joining us today!Beam explores the life, legacy, and complex relationships Stegner had with Mormonism, the American West, and figures like Joseph Smith and Gordon B. Hinckley. From Stegner's friendship and literary achievements to his nuanced understanding of Mormon culture, this conversation dives into history, literature, and faith.Buy his new book from Signature books: https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/wallace-stegner___________________YouTubeAt Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals.  Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions

In Wallace Stegner: Dean of Western Writers, published by Signature Books in February 2025, this longtime Boston Globe columnist and author takes readers on a brisk and riveting journey through Stegner's life […]

As you know if you have glanced at with the title, I love the new book titled “Changemakers: Women Who Boldly Built Zion.” This is new from Signature Books and was written by my friends McArthur Krishna and Anne Pimentel – Illustrated by Jessica Sarah Beach. I've had McArthur as a guest a few times on this podcast a year or so ago. In this episode, I want to talk about what I love about this book and share some of my thoughts. Thanks to the authors and illustrator!

The Sunstone Mormon History Podcast recently took off their “regular chronology” hat for a minute and put on the “fantastic new book” hat (it's hot pink, thanks for asking). Lindsay and Bryan sat down with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl—authors of “50 Years of Exponent II” (published by Signature Books)—to talk about their book. …

The Sunstone Mormon History Podcast recently took off their “regular chronology” hat for a minute and put on the “fantastic new book” hat (it's hot pink, thanks for asking). Lindsay and Bryan sat down with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl—authors of “50 Years of Exponent II” (published by Signature Books)—to talk about their book. …

On this special episode of Mormonish Podcast, Rebecca and Landon are invited to tape an episode from Signature Books headquarters itself as we interview the wonderful Laurie Lee Hall and editor Barbara Jones Brown about Laurie Lee's upcoming memoir, "Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to my New Life as a Woman."Laurie Lee delves into her life as the LDS Chief Temple Architect, meetings with upper LDS church leadership, keeping and losing her job, church discipline, finding love, the LDS church's updated trans policy, and more. Make sure to order Laurie Lee's book, you'll love it!https://www.amazon.com/Dictates-Conscience-Mormon-Priest-Woman/dp/1560854790***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast: If you would like to help financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:DONATE THROUGH DONORBOXhttps://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcastMormonish Podcast is a 501(c) (3) https://donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast ****WE HAVE MERCH! **** If you'd like to purchase Mormonish Merch, you can visit our Merch store here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/mormonishmerch We appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much! Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to Mormonish Podcast.

Laurie Lee Hall was the Chief Architect for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Designing and overseeing some of Mormonism's most sacred spaces, this former Stake President and bishop made one of the most profound decisions of her life: authenticity. Laurie sits down with Latter Gay Stories in a follow up to her last interview (episode 168) and she shares with us her just published memoir, “Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman.” In this interview, Laurie pulls back the curtain to share a “behind the scene” look at how the First Presidency and other top church leaders govern the affairs of the church. She discusses her transition, excommunication, and restrictions placed on her because of her power to live her “eternal identity.” Through the power of lived experience, this interview affirms the reality of gender identity and the strength and joy of self-acceptance. Pick up Laurie Lee's book on Amazon or directly through Signature Books. #LatterGayStories #LaurieLeeHall #DictatesOfConscience

In this episode of Dialogue Book Report, Dialogue editor Caroline Kline sits down with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl, the authors of Fifty Years of Exponent II, newly released by Signature Books. This comprehensive… The post 50 Years of Exponent II: A Conversation with Katie Ludlow Rich and Heather Sundahl appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

My friend Dr. Kerry Spencer Pray (lives in Maryland, Associate Professor at Sevenson University, married to her wife Heather, mother of two, taught at BYU for 15 years, no longer practicing Mormon) joins us to share her story. Dr. Pray talks about her prior marriage to her former husband (they both are gay), why that marriage ended (they are on good terms), and how she found hope and happiness as she made her way forward. Dr. Pray talks about the importance of writing your own story outside of the expectations of others—and how each queer story is unique, needed, and valued. Dr. Pray talks about when she came out there were almost no stories of gay Latter-day Saint women and the importance of stories which led to her most recent book call “The Book of Queer Mormon Joy” which contains about 30 queer stories—focusing on how these individuals are finding joy. I'm grateful for Dr. Pray bravely sharing some of her story and also her work as editor of this new book—and all her work in our broad community to bring more understanding and support. Thank you Dr. Pray—so glad to have you on the podcast! Links: The Book of Queer Mormon Joy at Signature Books: www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/the-book-of-queer-mormon-joy The Book of Queer Mormon Joy at Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1560854707 I Spoke To You in Silence at Amazon: hwww.amazon.com/dp/164769079X Dr. Pray Twitter: @Swilua Dr Pray on Instagram: @Swilua_

Welcome to a recap of the multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown!In this live steam we ask Barbara the quick facts on the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children. With Destiny begging to Manifest in the 1850s, the US government was hot for an economic and cultural superiority expansion. Mormons had their backs! Or DID they?Here's the overview of all the forces at play that led otherwise sane people (hold your jokes) to commit heinous acts of violence on innocent people.Pick up the book Vengeance Is Mine from your local bookseller or online: https://www.amazon.com/Vengeance-Mine-Mountain-Massacre-Aftermath/dp/0195397851Listen to the audiobook of Vengeance Is Mine: https://www.audible.com/pd/Vengeance-Is-Mine-Audiobook/B0C6FPQFB5?eac_link=QUOOMHSekDaE&ref=web_search_eac_asin_3&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0C6FPQFB5&qid=xMIVfP7ajx&eac_id=140-1729692-0760619_xMIVfP7ajx&sr=1-3All my links and info on the group trip to Greece!

What most Latter-day Saint historians and other scholars know about D. Michael Quinn is that he was, by all accounts, a remarkable researcher who could assemble disparate dots into a colorful mosaic. They may know that he was excommunicated from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the “September Six” for his discussion of post-Manifesto polygamy and other controversial topics or that he was an expert in the faith's financial dealings and hierarchy. But now, nearly three years after his death at age 77, the public will hear for the first time of his inner struggles as a gay man in the church that for most of his life preached that homosexuality was a sin. Signature Books has now published Quinn's heartbreaking autobiography, titled “Chosen Path: A Memoir,” described as a “relentlessly episodic” look at the deeply personal agonies and ecstasies of his life and work, while offering his perspective on significant church events that occurred while he was writing about Mormonism. Three themes are thread through his entries: his relationship with himself as a closeted gay man, with his oft-absent and secretive father, and with his church. On this week's show, Moshe Quinn, his son, who wrote a foreword, and Barbara Jones Brown, who edited the volume Quinn gleaned from his multiple journals, discuss the revelations in his memoir.

Chosen Path, a memoir by D. Michael Quinn is a story of self-denial and inner struggle, while Michael strove to follow through on his personal commitments faithfully. The memoir, published by Signature Books is an intimate look into the life of one of Mormonism's most prolific historians of church governance and LGBTQ intersections. Moshe Quinn, son of Michael Quinn and Barbara Jones Brown sit down to share a story of truth, struggle, excommunication, and honor. The book is available at your local bookstore, or available online through Signature Books and Amazon. Moshe is the youngest son of Mormon historian, D Michael Quinn. In some ways intersecting between them, Moshe has pursued the humanities and the arts through his life, with more emphasis than his father on the arts. He lives in the Bay Area where he teaches photography, digital art and filmmaking with high school students. Barbara Jones Brown is a historian and the director of Signature Books Publishing. She is excited that Signature has just published D. Michael Quinn's memoir, Chosen Path, and will be also be publishing the memoir of Laurie Lee Hall, a leader in the transgender community. In May 2024, Signature will also publish The Book of Queer Mormon Joy, an anthology of personal stories from across the LGBTQ spectrum.

I've started a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown.This is part three where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children. Practice self-care, grab a box of tissues, and buckle up for the horrifying story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre as we delve into the tragic events that unfolded on September 11th, 1857. Barbara brings to light the complex and heart-wrenching story of this massacre for listeners with a complete murder-by-murder breakdown for you as you break down. With Barbara's dedication to researching this massacre, giving a voice to the defenseless victims, and her heartfelt storytelling, you'll leave this episode rocked to your very core.We also touch on Barbara's personal journey of uncovering her ancestral connection to this dark chapter in Mormon history. Join us in honoring the memory of the victims and exploring the significant lessons this incident holds for us today. Don't forget to share your thoughts and subscribe for deeper historical explorations on Mormon history.Pick up the book Vengeance Is Mine from your local bookseller or online: https://www.amazon.com/Vengeance-Mine-Mountain-Massacre-Aftermath/dp/0195397851Listen to the audiobook of Vengeance Is Mine: https://www.audible.com/pd/Vengeance-Is-Mine-Audiobook/B0C6FPQFB5?eac_link=QUOOMHSekDaE&ref=web_search_eac_asin_3&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B0C6FPQFB5&qid=xMIVfP7ajx&eac_id=140-1729692-0760619_xMIVfP7ajx&sr=1-3

Exciting news! I am starting a new multi-part series on The Mountain Meadows Massacre with historian, author, director of Signature Books, content editor of the award-winning "Massacre at Mountain Meadows" and co-author of "Vengeance Is Mine, The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath" Barbara Jones Brown!This is part one where Barbara and I discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre, a tragic event in Mormon history where a group of Mormons in 1857 killed a large group of innocent men, women, and children. With Destiny begging to Manifest in the 1850s, the US government was hot for an economic and cultural superiority expansion. Mormons had their backs! Or DID they? Here's the overview of all the forces at play that led otherwise sane people (hold your jokes) to commit heinous acts of violence on innocent people.

On this special episode of Mormonish, Rebecca and Landon have the opportunity to film at the Signature Books headquarters. as we interview the Executive Director of Signature Books, Barbara Jones Brown and Moshe Quinn, son of D. Michael Quinn about a new book, “Chosen Path: A Memoir.”This explosive new memoir written by D. Michael Quinn, and found and published posthumously, contains so much insider information about the inner workings of the LDS church and never before shared details about notable figures in Mormonism. Quinn experienced it all.Quinn also shares his poignant struggle as a gay Mormon man trying to reconcile his faith's treatment of the LGBT community.His son Moshe offers an intimate portrait of his father and Barbara shares a professional view. This episode is a must watch.Don't forget to like and subscribe to Mormonish Podcast!***How to DONATE to Mormonish Podcast:If you would like to financially support our podcast, you can DONATE to support Mormonish Podcast here:https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/supportAlso at:PayPal: https://paypal.me/BiblioTechMediaVenmo: @BiblioTechMediaWe appreciate our Mormonish viewers and listeners so much!Contact Mormonish Podcast: mormonishpodcast@gmail.com

As we conclude the month of September, I wanted to conclude with the full interview of Dr. Michael Quinn. He passed away unexpectedly April 21, 2021. To commemorate the September Six, I'm pulling an interview from the archives with Dr Michael Quinn. Of course he was also excommunicated in 1993. This interview comes from Nov 2017 where Dr Quinn had just released his book "Wealth & Corporate Power" by Signature Books. We also discuss his dealings with Mark Hofmann, LDS Succession, Women & Priesthood, and his role in the September Six. You won't want to miss this conversation.... https://youtu.be/gpi76Ri8n4c Michael Quinn Discusses Deseret Hemp Company Introduction I'm really excited to have Michael Quinn on the show.  In this first episode, we will get more acquainted with him.  We will also talk about the Deseret Hemp Company.  Yes, I said Hemp!  On the ballot this fall is a proposal to legalize medical marijuana here in Utah.  Michael Quinn will talk about a church-owned company that grew hemp right here in Utah!  Will they get back in the business?  Check out our conversation! The Interview GT:            00:00:33          Welcome to Gospel Tangents podcast. I'm really excited. I've got a real rare treat: Mike Quinn, historian Mike Quinn here in Salt Lake City. So, could you introduce yourself to the audience? Not everybody knows about Mormon history and might not know who you are. Can you give us a little bit about your background? Michael:  00:00:52          I was born in California and while I was there, we were always told it was the mission field. I became interested in Mormon history as a hobby when I was 16. And then, when I was in the military and after I graduated from BYU in English literature, I had time to reconsider what I wanted to do as a graduate student while I was in the army for three years and I decided to switch to history because my hobby had become too consuming. So, when I came out of the military, I went to the University of Utah to get a master's degree in history. And then I went from there to Yale. But before that I served as a research and writing assistant to Leonard Arrington while he was the Church Historian. After I got my Ph.D. in history from Yale, three months later, I was hired by the BYU campus to join it's a Department of History and I remained there for 12 years and then have been freelance historian or the term is independent scholar in the field, aside from occasional appointments. I had a two-year appointment at the University of Southern California. And then I had a one-year appointment at Yale University and that was my last academic appointment more than a dozen years ago. GT:            00:02:24          Oh wow, that's cool. So, for those who aren't familiar with your background, I know in the 1980s you wrote a chapter, I believe it was in Maxine Hanks' book.[1] Is that right?   Michael:  00:02:39          Yes, it was actually 1992 that it came out. It was called "Mormon Women Have Had the Priesthood Since 1843." And that caused a certain amount of controversy. GT:            00:02:53          Yeah. Could you, could you tell us a little bit more about that? Michael:  00:02:56          Maxine was excommunicated. I was excommunicated, and she was specifically told that she was excommunicated because of her book and I was told--I was given a list of three items showing my apostasy, a list provided by the stake president and the first item on the list was that essay. GT:            00:03:20          Okay. So you're one of the, I guess infamous September Six,[2] right? Michael:  00:03:26          That's correct. GT:            00:03:29          So,  the one thing that I think would strike most people is a little bit odd, I know I listened to your Radio West interview[3] earlier this week and you mentioned that you're still a believing Mormon. So, some people might think, well, if you're excommunicated,

Did you know Patreon donors get additional content? Listen to the hosts discuss new degrees available at BYU-I by Become a TWiM Patron. Quick Clips: MELISSA The presidents of the BYUs gave speeches about the changes to the honor code and dress and grooming standards this week. Each spoke about it differently. BYU President Reese spoke of an “elevated standard”.  BYU-I President Meredith talked about it in terms of integrity and specifically stated that the dress and grooming standards are not matters of personal morality, BYU-Hawaii President Kauwe said that even some things not specifically prohibited by the standards might not be ok and encouraged men to “to carefully consult some women in your life about whether you should have a mustache or not.” MATT A lot of people are excited about the new three year online degrees being offered by BYU-Idaho. They get accreditation for this because they are very specific degree programs. They have been using a unique structure that pushes all of the GE requirements to the end of the program. Basically, they asked to have an accredited Bachelor's degree that does not require GE courses. MELISSA New Church streaming app MATT This month marks the 30th anniversary of the September 6 excommunications of LDS scholars. Benjamin Park has a piece about this in The Conversation and Signature Books has something coming out from a non-LDS religious historian about this moment. Looking back, what has been the impact of this moment? MELISSA The Church commissions a new biography of Joseph Smith MATT The church is going to dedicate three temples in one day this Sunday. MELISSA Mormons are among the most likely Americans to have a gun in their household. Famous Mormons: MATT Which famous YouTuber is a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Mark Rober Ruby Franke The Yeager Family Big/Little/No Deal: MATT LDS Bishop has a different take on church finances. He writes about all of the good things the church does with its money. MELISSA It is now possible to make group reservations for endowment sessions online. MATT The church clarifies that Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard betrayed his friendship with President M. Russell Ballard when Tim claimed that the LDS church supported his cause. MELISSA Few — if any — public figures since Brigham Young have done more to shape America's impression of Mormonism than Mitt Romney. MATT Hot off the presses this week. Richard Bushman wrote a biography of the Gold Plates and Grant Hardy has an annotated version of the Book of Mormon that will make it much easier for people to read and understand. MELISSA Elder Holland is released from the hospital and is recuperating at home. Mormons Doing Goodly: Seniors delight kids at the water park with ice cream treats. (Matt) General Conference Predictions MELISSA Temples: number and locations Fillmore or Richfield Utah Rigby Idaho Tremonton Utah? Mexico City Style multi-temples in Brazil? Female Speakers: Last conference was a big disappointment in this area, 2 females in 5 sessions. Topics Discussed: Melissa - Focus on Youth, FSY successes Any unexpected announcements? Melissa - Significant policy changes? YES, From YW General Board Saturday Evening session changes?

Date: March 10, 2023 (Season 5, Episode 10: 53 minutes long). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode, click here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with sound engineering and post-production editing by Jason T. Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.This episode is a conversation with Speak Your Piece host Brad Westwood and Gary Bergera, Mormon and Western historian, book publisher and editor, and recently retired managing director of Smith-Pettit Foundation, and former managing director of Signature Books (established in 1981). In this episode, Bergera discusses personal stories as an historian and book publisher. Bergera covers the value of reading and writing history, what sparked his interest in the field of history, and the beginning story of the newspaper the Seventh East Press (1981-1983). Bergera also notes some of the works he's most proud of, in both writing history and in shepherding history, through the publication process.Bergera's contributions and nearly fifty years' work in the field of history, reflect the curiosity and passions of one who has always been intellectually curious. Bergera discusses his years as a Mormon and western historian; the beginning story of his work, publishing and editing and serving as managing director of Signature Books and the Smith-Pettit Foundation, including founders George D. Smith and Scott Kenney; his and Ron Priddis's book Brigham Young University: A House of Faith (1985); the edited volume regarding Everett Ruess, a young artist and solo-adventurer who disappeared in Utah's wilderness in 1934, called On Desert Trails with Everett Ruess (Gibbs Smith, 2000); and what Bergera sees as one of his most important contributions, a three-volume edited work Confessions of a Mormon Historian: The Diaries of Leonard J. Arrington, 1971-1997 (Signature Books, 2018). Bergera describes Arrington's history creating processes; how he was a conscientious diarist, knowing his diaries would be appreciated as a primary source; and finally, Arrington's devotion to his faith, alongside his pursuit of evidence-based scholarship and sound historical methods. This candid conversation is a refreshing reflection on the work of another contributor to the history of Utah. For the guest's bio, please click here for the full show notes plus additional resources and readings. Do you have a question? Write askahistorian@utah.gov.

April 9, 2023 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Devery Anderson and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! EP 54 - Devery Anderson of SB co-hosts, one year anniversary of the launch of MNRU, latest Signature Book happenings, belated reactions from General Conference Connect with Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Official Sponsor Music MormonMovieReviews Support this Podcast Patreon Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! Who are you and what is your position at Signature Books? You run the official SB podcast: what's the purpose of the podcast? Who is your intended audience? why should people listen to it? MNRU Joke of the week A Mormon walks into a bar. Just kidding. Segment 1 State of the MNRU Slideshow Segment 2 SB Newsletter  If people want to submit a manuscript for consideration to SB, what is the process? Elegy of Anathema  News Articles Lori Daybell trial begins The first day of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial began with jury selection on Monday in Boise. The judge, prosecution and defense team questioned groups of potential jurors throughout the day and were left with 17 jurors who had been approved. Vallow Daybell is charged with seven felonies. She and her husband Chad Daybell are accused of murdering her two children, J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan. Vallow Daybell is also accused of conspiring to murder Daybell's late wife, Tammy Daybell. She's pleaded not guilty. Biggest Mormon trial since Jodi Arias? On my other channel Mormon Movie Reviews, we reviewed every episode of the Netflix series, Sins of our Mother, so you should really check that out New poll suggests Mormon outreach to other faiths is unreciprocated an outreach to evangelicals is spectacularly unsuccessful General Conference President Nelson announces 15 new temples at general conference RMN now responsible for 42% of all LDS temples None in Utah President Nelson calls for peace  Ahmad Corbitt stirs controversy, some suggesting that he is asking members to place the church before their own children Church before children? Reaction Patreon Conclusion When can I get Barbara Jones Brown on the MNRU podcast? With Al stepping back, call for occasional co hosts Why do you sponsor this podcast? What is your vision for the MormonNewsRoundup? What would you like to see differently on this podcast?  Jonathan Streeter of thoughts and things and stuff coming on next week Shoutout to Weird Alma 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 this series of Binged, Payton discusses deadly bombings, starting with the Mark Hofmann case. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: A Gathering of Saints: A True Story of Money, Murder, and Deceit (1988. Simon & Schuster), by Robert Lindsey The Mormon Murders (1988, St. Martin's Press), by Steven Naifeh and Greogry White Smith Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders (1989, Signature Books), by Linda Sillitoe Victims: The LDS Church and the Mark Hofmann Case (1992, University of Illinois Press), by Richard E. Turley Forensic Files, episode: "Postal Mortem," aired December 11, 1997 on TLC Murder Among the Mormons (2021, Netflix), directed by Jared Hess and Tyler Measom Newspapers.com sources: www.newspapers.com/image/622493084 www.newspapers.com/image/567383792 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this series of Binged, Payton discusses deadly bombings, starting with the Mark Hofmann case. https://linktr.ee/bingedpod Case Sources: A Gathering of Saints: A True Story of Money, Murder, and Deceit (1988. Simon & Schuster), by Robert Lindsey The Mormon Murders (1988, St. Martin's Press), by Steven Naifeh and Greogry White Smith Salamander: The Story of the Mormon Forgery Murders (1989, Signature Books), by Linda Sillitoe Victims: The LDS Church and the Mark Hofmann Case (1992, University of Illinois Press), by Richard E. Turley Forensic Files, episode: "Postal Mortem," aired December 11, 1997 on TLC Murder Among the Mormons (2021, Netflix), directed by Jared Hess and Tyler Measom Newspapers.com sources: www.newspapers.com/image/622493084 www.newspapers.com/image/567383792 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Date: July 7, 2022 (Season 5, Episode 7: 75 minutes long). For the entire show notes and additional resources for this episode, click here. Are you interested in other episodes of Speak Your Piece? Click here. The episode was co-produced by Brad Westwood and Chelsey Zamir, with sound engineering and post-production editing by Jason T. Powers, from the Utah State Library Recording Studio.This episode of Speak Your Piece is an interview with Barbara Jones Brown, director of Signature Books, and Richard E. Turley, Jr., former assistant Church Historian of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on their book Vengeance is Mine: The Mountain Meadows Massacre and Its Aftermath (Oxford University Press), to be released May 30, 2023, with SYP host Brad Westwood. This book is a sequel to the 2008 Massacre at Mountain Meadows (Walker, Leonard and Turley). In Vengeance is Mine, the authors exhaustively cover the motives that led to the massacre at Mountain Meadows of the 120-plus victims, followed by the complex aftermath that includes cover-up attempts with the entirety of the blame placed on the neighboring Paiutes, as well as governmental and political intrigue. Also detailed are the delayed, if not coordinated, efforts to obstruct justice in indicting the nine key individuals involved. For the speakers' bios, please click here for the full show notes plus additional resources and readings. Do you have a question? Write askahistorian@utah.gov.

There are so many super cool events coming to Utah I can't even stand it.  Here are a few you should know about: Mixed Faith Marriage Workshop (Marriage on a Tightrope) (Begins 2/19/23).  Details and registration here. Sunday THRIVE Provo - (2/19/23 11am, FREE!).  Provo Towne Center Mall.  Details here. Unveiling Dr. Clandestine w/ Signature Books (2/22/23, 7pm).  508 W. 400 N. Salt Lake City.  Website here. THRIVE St. George (2/24-2/26).  Register here. Steven Hassan Speaking at Lost & Found Club (3/17/23).  Check here for more details.  Faith Journey Meet-Ups Facebook Group here. Steven Hassan is speaking at THRIVE Unite in Lehi and Ogden (3/18/23).  See here for a THRIVE Unite event near you!  Other cities include Idaho Falls, Denver, Seattle, Zurich Switzerland, Calgary CA, Portland, Omaha.  More to come!!! Recovery from Mormonism All-day Workshop w/ World-Renowned cult expert Steven Hassan and John Dehlin (Alpine, UT - 3/19/23).  Details and registration here. Mormonpalooza (4/1-4/2, Salt Lake City).  Details and registration here. THRIVE Women's Conference (6/2-6/3, Ogden, UT).  Details and registration here. Vintage THRIVE (55+, 8/11-8/14).  Details here. THRIVE Cruise (10/15-10/22, Galveston and Western Caribbean).  Details here. Blog Post 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 Pick “Mormon Stories” as your charity on Amazon Smile or through the Amazon App  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

Bonobos are close cousins of humans, known for their highly active sex lives and peaceful female-centered social structure. In this episode, Ashley Judd shares how researchers studying bonobos are unlocking the secrets of female friendship.Further reading:Dr. Liza Moscovice - Leakey Foundation Grantee SpotlightOpen-access research on bonobo interactionsRare bonobo behavior photographed at LuiKotaleAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.  

In this series, actor Ashley Judd tells the stories behind some of the most important human origins discoveries of the past 50 years. This prologue explores the fossil find that launched the scientific saga of the Leakey family and the quest to uncover humanity's origins.About The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

There are some mysteries about human evolution that can't be answered by looking at fossils or our closest living primate relatives. In this episode, you'll learn how scientists used genetic research to explain how humans came to be the only mammals who continue to drink milk - even after we're grown.Further readingMilk tolerance evolved more than onceAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

There are only five kinds of great apes alive today. Chimpanzees, gorillas, bonobos, orangutans, and us. Among the non-human apes, orangutans are unique. Orangutans live only in Asia - in the forests of Sumatra and Borneo. They're intelligent, solitary animals that feed mostly on fruit. There is a lot we can learn from them - but it's not an easy job.Further learningCheryl Knott's orangutan researchErin Vogel's orangutan research Lunch Break Science episode on how orangutans learnOrigin Stories podcast with Biruté Mary GaldikasAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

One of the enduring mysteries in human evolution is the question of how and when humans evolved our unusually large brains. Another mystery is how and why we started moving around on two legs. This episode of Discovering Us explores both of these questions by exploring the human ability to run over long distances.Further readingAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

It takes a special kind of detective work to figure out the story of how we became human. This episode takes us to a unique fossil site in Spain where scientists go back through time - finding clues in a rich fossil record that stretches over hundreds and thousands of years. They are uncovering a story with twists and turns that are more dramatic and mysterious than an Agatha Christie novel.Further reading (and listening)Origin Stories: Detective of the DeadAtapuerca, UNESCO World Heritage SiteAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of the discovery of a fascinating fossil of a female that lived 4.4-million-years ago. This unexpected find opened up a new window into the very early evolution of the human species.Further readingArdipithecus ramidus - SmithsonianArdipithecus ramidus - Science About The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

In this episode, Ashley Judd tells the story of a startling discovery on the island of Flores. Deep inside a remote, limestone cave with a high, arched ceiling, researchers uncovered fossils of an ancient human species unlike any other. This discovery added a new member to the human family tree and shook up our understanding of human evolution.Further reading:Homo floresiensis - SmithsonianMaking sense of the small-bodied fossils from FloresAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

In this episode of Discovering Us, Ashley Judd takes you to Ice Age Europe, where a stunning discovery paints a picture of how early humans survived in a harsh and highly competitive landscape.  About The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

One thing that's special about humans is the way we express ourselves through art and music. Ancient humans were no different. The art they left on cave walls and carved in stone lives on. It gives us a profound connection to our ancestors and their creative, complex lives. In this episode, Ashley Judd explores some of the earliest art ever discovered.Further reading:The Lion Man: An Ice Age MasterpieceAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

Neanderthals lived from around 400,000 years ago to around 40,000 years ago. Scientists are still working to understand how and why Neanderthals went extinct. This episode takes you to the island of Gibraltar–where researchers think the very last surviving population of Neanderthals lived and died.Further reading (and listening):Gorham's Cave - UNESCO World Heritage SiteOrigin Stories: NeanderthalsOrigin Stories: Understanding NeanderthalsAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

Why are humans such social creatures? In this episode, Ashley Judd explores the origins of social behavior by taking you inside the minds of a troop of baboons living in Botswana's Okovango Delta.Further reading (and listening)Baboon Metaphysics: The Evolution of a Social MindOrigin Stories - Being a Nice Animal -podcast episodeLunch Break ScienceAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund. 

This installment of Discovering Us tells the story of an unusual group of chimpanzees that live on the grassy plains of Fongoli, Senegal where temperatures reach over 110 degrees. Water is scarce, and wildfires sweep through every year - burning the leaves from the trees and baking the soil. These chimpanzees have adapted to their environment in surprising ways that can shed light on the evolution of our own species. Further reading:Fongoli Savanna Chimpanzee ProjectOpen-access research paper on tool-assisted hunting in chimpanzeesAbout The Leakey FoundationThe Leakey Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding human origins research and sharing discoveries. The Foundation was established in 1968 to fund work at the forefront of fossil and primate studies and provide opportunities for a global community of scientists. Learn more at leakeyfoundation.org.Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human OriginsIn 50 lively and up-to-the-minute essays illustrated with full-color photographs, Discovering Us: 50 Great Discoveries in Human Origins presents stories of the most exciting and groundbreaking surprises revealed by human origins research.Prepared in consultation with leading experts and written by Evan Hadingham, senior science editor for NOVA, Discovering Us features stunning photographs, some taken at the actual moment that groundbreaking discoveries were made. The book presents a highly accessible account of the latest scientific insights into the ultimate question of humanity's origins. Discovering Us was published by Signature Books.Find Discovering Us at your local library, bookstore, or amazon.com.Show Credits:Narrated by Ashley JuddHosted by Meredith JohnsonWritten by Evan HadinghamScript edits by Sharal Camisa Smith and Meredith JohnsonRecorded and mixed by Dave Hagen, Dark Horse RecordingHost recording by Kerry FogartyTrailer produced by Ray PangCover art by Élisabeth DaynesCover design by Jason Francis, Signature BooksMusic “Ode to Seven” by Our Many Stars licensed from Marmoset MusicDiscovering Us was made possible by generous support from Camilla and George Smith, the Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation, and the Joan and Arnold Travis Education Fund.

July 31, 2022 Episode 18 - Full Episode Summary Esteemed LDS author Devery Anderson joins the podcast to discuss his authored works and signature books latest publications on Mormonism including Romney Burke's: Susa Young Gates, #SafeChurchSafeChildren petition hopes to protect LDS children from potential abuse, Orem Utah temple catches fire during construction, and the Pioneer Day & Mormon Pioneer History They Don't Want You to Talk About, and much more! Connect with Al and Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter Patreon Facebook YouTube Official Sponsor Music Dives is on vacation attending his brother's wedding. He wishes he could be here today, but his wife wants Devery to know that she just bought his Development of LDS Temple Worship book! So that Signature Books sponsorship $ you are paying us is being put to good use! Follow ups for last week Joseph Smith headlines went too far News Articles 1. Fire breaks out inside Orem Latter-day Saint temple 2. #SafeChurchSafeChildren Petition 3. Pioneer Day & Mormon Pioneer History (They Don't Talk About) 4. I Was A Devout Mormon, But Abandoned My Religion For My Wife 5. 10 Great Excuses For Not Reading Your Bible Jon Ogden from UpliftKids.org on the program next week! MNRU Poll of the week (available only on Anchor) Is the word “Mormon” a major victory for Satan? Fetch no! The thousands of people who joined the Church after viewing the expensive, worldwide, and Church Sponsored ‘I am a Mormon campaign' prove it. Absolutely! As Elder David Bednar recently remarked at the National Press Club luncheon, we can't let this pejorative of our enemies define our faith. I doubt it. Remember, the prophet Joseph Smith said the word Mormon means ‘more good.' No way! President Thomas Monson was proud to be a Mormon boy, and I am proud to support the MormoNewsRoundup! You bet! and in order to thwart Satan, we need to immediately change the official name of the ‘Book of Mormon' to the ‘Book of Moroni's Dad' Yes. The word ‘Mormon' is basically the same as the ‘N word.' With all the suffering in the world, what difference does it make? MNRU Question of the week (available on Anchor) What is your favorite publication from Signature Books? #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon, #religion, #news, #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonnewsroundup/support

Season 1 Episode 5 -- May 1, 2022 Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al and Dives ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! Tune into Mormon News Roundup as we discuss the latest fallout from the Huntsman tithing lawsuit, Jillian Orr's BYU graduation mini-protest, and the premiere of the FX miniseries Under the Banner of Heaven streaming on Hulu. New Sponsor! Signature Books is committed to expanding the scope of Mormon studies and to enhancing opportunities for creative and scholarly expression. Signature champions works that are honest, thoughtful, and grounded in the best critical thinking; that emphasize human experience and intellect; that advocate civil discourse; that engage and challenge; and that encourage new ways of approaching the past, present, and future. Connect with Al and Dives! Official Website Email Voicemail Twitter Patreon Facebook YouTube Official Sponsor Music News Articles 1. Why the LDS Church says tithing funds should be kept secret 2. Son of cult leader Warren Jeffs describes life on a Texas ranch where he had to call 15-year-old girls 'mom' 3. Perspective: Young adults are losing their religion. Are their parents to blame? 4. BYU student reveals rainbow flag under graduation gown in protest of school's LGBTQ policies 5. LGBTQ students discuss their experience in BYU Campus Climate Survey 6. The Cache Valley connection to Utah's greatest atrocity 7. Andrew Garfield Talks Mormonism's ‘Beauty' and ‘Terrible Problems' Ahead of ‘Under the Banner of Heaven' Premiere #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon, #religion, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #news --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonnewsroundup/support

Almost a year ago, noted Latter-day Saint historian and prodigious researcher D. Michael Quinn died at age 77. Quinn, who retained his belief in the founding events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his death, was pressured to resign from Brigham Young University and subsequently excommunicated from the faith in 1993 as part of the famed “September Six” for his writings about women and the priesthood, as well as about post-Manifesto polygamy. For the past 11 months, friends and fellow academics have discussed the scholar's legacy. On March 25, many of them will gather at the University of Utah for a one-day conference to examine and celebrate Quinn's life. In addition, Signature Books recently published a new biography of Quinn by historian and archivist Gary Topping. Titled simply “D. Michael Quinn: Mormon Historian,” the book helps flesh out the multiple aspects of Quinn's identity as queer, Chicano and fiercely independent. Meanwhile, Barbara Jones Brown, Signature's new director, is researching Quinn's unpublished memoirs, discovered by his children after his death. On this week's show, Topping and Brown examine Quinn's life and legacy, his battles with the faith's hierarchy and with his own identity, as well as his unwavering commitment to an honest telling of Mormon history and how he was ahead of his time.

Happy New Year!We have a cracker to kick off 2022, in this episode, we are joined by the incredible Margaret Toscano, PhD.Margaret currently works as an Associate Professor of Classics & Comparative Studies in the Department of World Languages & Culturesat the University of Utah.Over the past several decades Margaret has published numerous scholarly articles about 'Mother In Heaven' and the roles of women in the church.Rather than embrace this scholarship the church choose to excommunicate Margaret for her scholarship. Boo.Some of Margaret's pieces include:- Her 1992 article “'Put on Your Strength, O Daughters of Zion': Claiming the Priesthood and Knowing the Mother,” from Women and Authority published by Signature Books.- Her recent article on “Joseph Smith, Women, Priesthood, and the Temple,” also published by Signature in their book on scholars responding to the Church's Gospel Topics essays.- 'Is There a Place For Heavenly Mother?'- 'Movement From The Margins: Contemporary Mormon Women's Visions of The Mother God'- Jospeh Smith's Teaching On Priesthood, Temple and Women'All of these articles can be found and downloaded from the following drive link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kn1b7R7ptHm5hXSMSP1eNkUxE2jutkVS?usp=sharingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/priesthood-dispatches-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year!We have a cracker to kick off 2022, in this episode, we are joined by the incredible Margaret Toscano, PhD.Margaret currently works as an Associate Professor of Classics & Comparative Studies in the Department of World Languages & Culturesat the University of Utah.Over the past several decades Margaret has published numerous scholarly articles about 'Mother In Heaven' and the roles of women in the church.Rather than embrace this scholarship the church choose to excommunicate Margaret for her scholarship. Boo.Some of Margaret's pieces include:- Her 1992 article “'Put on Your Strength, O Daughters of Zion': Claiming the Priesthood and Knowing the Mother,” from Women and Authority published by Signature Books.- Her recent article on “Joseph Smith, Women, Priesthood, and the Temple,” also published by Signature in their book on scholars responding to the Church's Gospel Topics essays.- 'Is There a Place For Heavenly Mother?'- 'Movement From The Margins: Contemporary Mormon Women's Visions of The Mother God'- Jospeh Smith's Teaching On Priesthood, Temple and Women'All of these articles can be found and downloaded from the following drive link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kn1b7R7ptHm5hXSMSP1eNkUxE2jutkVS?usp=sharingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/priesthood-dispatches-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Devery S. Anderson, marketing director for Signature Books and author of the book "Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement" , has a conversation with your host Steven Pynakker. The book is the primary basis for the ABC miniseries "Women of the Movement" debuting on January 6th. In the episode we discuss Devery being raised as Baptist and then he and his family converting to the LDS Church. As he began researching the Black priesthood ban, he encountered the story of the murder of Emmett Till. This began an almost 20 year journey which included befriending Emmett's mother, conducting extensive research into the trial and surrounding events, and finally getting his work published and it being optioned in Hollywood. We also get a preview of some upcoming titles that Signature Book will soon be releasing.Link to Purchase BookLink to watch on ABCLink to our Patreon Page

It is a real pleasure to have on one of the most important figures in Mormonism of the 20th and 21st centuries. The great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young, Sandra Tanner and her late husband Jerald were trailblazers in the field of Mormon research and scholarship. In this interview we cover her wonderful reception at this years Mormon History Association Conference, their involvement in Pauline Hancock's Restorationist church, Jerald's early doubts of the Book of Mormon, and the upcoming biography of her and Jerald to be published by Signature Books. I want to thank Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for taking time out of his busy schedule to edit it!Link to her ministries website

Today on the Talk Mormonism podcast, I am joined by Bryan Buchanan. Bryan is the co-host of the Sunstone Mormon History podcast, employee at the renowned Benchmark Books in Salt Lake City, and now, editor of a collection of essays titled: Continuing Revelation: Essays on Doctrine. In our interview, Bryan and I discussed several topics including: the role of continuing revelation in a traditionally conservative church, the struggle to define Mormon doctrine, and the LDS church's complicated relationship with theologians. His book is available through Signature Books and on Amazon at the following links: https://www.signaturebooks.com/books/p/continuing-revelationhttps://www.amazon.com/Continuing-Revelation-Doctrine-Bryan-Buchanan/dp/1560852933/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UT4HAU6FIHHA&dchild=1&keywords=continuing+revelation+essays+on+doctrine&qid=1627955023&sprefix=continuing+revelation%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1