Saints Podcast

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V2 E2: Glory Enough Jan 02, 2020

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Brandon Metcalf is a researcher and writer with the Church History Department. In today's episode Brandon explains why Brigham Young and other Church leaders were concerned about the early saints going back and forth from the trail to Nauvoo.

V2 E1: Gather Up a Company Dec 26, 2019

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Jed Woodworth is the Managing Historian for the Saints project. In today's episode Jed explains how the migration from Nauvoo began with saints heading west and east.

Season 2: No Unhallowed Hand Dec 19, 2019

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Welcome to Season 2 of the Saints podcast. We are excited to be back! In our inaugural episode we talk with Church Historian and Recorder, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. about the reception of Saints volume 1 and what to expect in volume 2.

V1 E35: Conclusion and Sneak Peek into Volume 2 Dec 12, 2019

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Ben Godfrey, Sarah Eyring and Scott Hales, the Senior Story Editor for the Saints Project, talk about their favorite parts of Saints Volume 1. What did we learn? Who are the favorite people we met along the way?

V1 E34: Endowed with Power Dec 05, 2019

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The Nauvoo Charter is repealed leaving the saints with no official government or police force. Sydney Rigdon is excommunicated. Faced with uncertainty the Lord gives direction through Brigham Young, "Stay and finish the Temple."

V1 E33: Like a Lamb to the Slaughter Nov 28, 2019

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The Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum are killed while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois. Several individuals offer themselves up as leaders for the Church.

V1 E32: A Public Nuisance Nov 21, 2019

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William Law and others conspire to kill Joseph Smith. Joseph reveals new doctrine about the potential of humankind in a funeral sermon for King Follett.

V1 E31: Round Up Your Shoulders Nov 14, 2019

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Joseph Smith announces his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States under a platform of religious liberty for all.

V1 E30: Plural Marriage in Nauvoo Nov 07, 2019

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Plural Marriage in Nauvoo tests the faith of Church members and leaders including Joseph Smith's wife Emma Hale Smith and his brother Hyrum.

V1 E29: Joseph Smith's 1843 Trial Oct 31, 2019

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Joseph is taken to Springfield, Illinois for trial. His appearance fascinates its citizens, including one Mary Todd Lincoln