Latter-day Saint Perspectives

Latest Episodes:

Episode 90: Part 1: W. W. Phelps and Early Mormonism with Bruce Van Orden Aug 08, 2018

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Bruce A. Van Orden discusses the life and work of W. W. Phelps, a unique witness to the events of the early Church.

Episode 89: Wisdom Literature with Dan Belnap Jul 25, 2018

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Dr. Dan Belnap discusses the wisdom literature tradition in the Bible and the ancient Near East.

Episode 88: Israel’s Kings with Dana M. Pike Jul 11, 2018

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Dr. Dana Pike discusses the time period from the reign of Judges in Israel through the fall of the Southern Kingdom as recorded in Bible.

Episode 87: The Millennial Temple – R. Jean Addams Jun 27, 2018

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R. Jean Addams discusses the temple lot in Independence, Missouri.

Episode 86: 19th Century Restorationists – RoseAnn Benson Jun 27, 2018

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Author RoseAnn Benson discusses nineteenth-century restorationists Joseph Smith and Alexander Campbell and their legacies.

Episode 85: Old Major, Joseph Smith’s Dog – Alexander L. Baugh Jun 27, 2018

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A lighthearted look at the companionship Joseph Smith shared with his dog, Old Major.

Episode 84: Violence in the Bible with George A. Pierce Jun 13, 2018

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Dr. George A. Pierce probes for deeper meaning behind the violence in the conquest narratives of the Old Testament.

Episode 82: The LDS Church and the Sugar Industry – Matthew C. Godfrey May 23, 2018

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Historian Matthew C. Godfrey discusses the LDS Church's involvement in the US sugar industry.

Episode 81: A Closer Look at the Foundational Texts of Mormonism – Sharalyn D. Howcroft May 09, 2018

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Sharalyn Howcroft gives insight into how "History of Joseph Smith by His Mother" came to be.

Episode 80: A Philosophical Look at God – Blake T. Ostler Apr 25, 2018

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Blake Ostler looks at the philosophical components of the nature of God.