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Episode 131: The Scandinavian Mission
Dive into the fascinating blend of history and personal stories in the latest episode of the SMHP podcast! Lindsay and Bryan take a deep, heartfelt d…
1 year, 11 months ago
E180: Is Conversion a Type of Trauma?
Religious conversion and trauma have very similar structures, but with one important difference. In this episode, Stephen Carter draws on Adam Philli…
2 years ago
Episode 130: Before They Were Famous: Charles C. Rich
Join Bryan and Lindsay for another episode of Before They Were Famous! This time, starring tall-guy and early Latter-day Saint leader, Charles Coulso…
2 years ago
Episode 129: Dr. Matt Harris, Second Class Saints
The SMHP recently sat down with Dr. Matt Harris to discuss his hotly-awaited new book “Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Raci…
2 years ago
E179: Why Korihor Needed a Good Physical Therapist.
Is the story of Korihor the story of a missed opportunity? In the Book of Mormon, an anti-Christ named Korhior is struck dumb by Alma using the power…
2 years, 1 month ago
Episode 128: Before They Were Famous: Amasa Lyman
Ever wondered what Amasa Lyman was up to before he became the 13th apostle of the LDS Church? What’s that? You’ve never heard of a 13th apostle befor…
2 years, 1 month ago
Episode 127: The Walker War, part two
Join Lindsay and Bryan as they interview historian Ryan Wimmer about the Walker War that involved the Mormons, Utes, and other native bands in the …
2 years, 2 months ago
E177: How Caffeine Survived the Word of Wisdom.
A Mormon can’t get a temple recommend if they drink coffee or black tea, but they can get one if they consume energy drinks that have five times as m…
2 years, 2 months ago
Episode 126: The Walker War, part one
Join Bryan and Lindsay as they discuss the history of the war the Mormons declared on the Ute tribe (and all other tribal bands in Utah) during the 1…
2 years, 2 months ago
E176: The Badness of Goodness.
“When virtues run wild, catastrophe reigns.” In this episode, John Durham Peters reveals the dangers of Mormon perfectionism and suggests a new appro…
2 years, 3 months ago