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Back to SearchE44: Masons and Martyrs
Mormonism has a long and interesting history with Masonry. The beginnings of those connections are as fascinating as the history itself. In this epis…
4 years, 9 months ago
E43: Before They Were Famous: Jacob Hamblin and Jane Manning James
Two famed Mormon pioneers, Jacob and Jane helped shape Mormonism in a big way. But how much do you know about them? Join Lindsay and Bryan as they di…
4 years, 9 months ago
E42: Text Appeal and Nauvoo Justice
Understanding the legal system of early Nauvoo helps give context for the tumultuous events facing Mormons in the 1840s. Lindsay and Bryan bring on l…
4 years, 10 months ago
E41: Brigham Young and the Chamber of Secrets
For years a handful of polygamy deniers have published books and periodicals claiming that Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy and that it was a la…
4 years, 10 months ago
E40: Heads or Tails
The assassination attempt on former Missouri governor Lilburn Boggs still remains a mystery to this day. Bryan and Lindsay go over the events, with t…
4 years, 11 months ago
E39: Boys With Sticks
In this fascinating episode, Lindsay and Bryan discuss the origins and history of the Nauvoo Legion, with special guest and renowned Nauvoo historian…
4 years, 11 months ago
E38: Scribe Me to the Moon
After messing around for two episodes, Bryan and Lindsay finally discuss what William Clayton’s journals contain. From messy plural marriage to the n…
5 years ago
E37: William Clayton and Mr. X
This is part-two of our curious case of the William Clayton diaries. In this episode, Bryan and Lindsay reveal the identity of Mr. X, the other impor…
5 years ago
E36: The Curious Case of William Clayton’s Diaries
William Clayton was the scribe of Joseph Smith and had arguably the best access to the dirty deets of church history, which is probably why his journ…
5 years ago
E35: Oh What a Relief it is!
Ever wonder how the Mormon women’s Relief Society got started? The beginnings of the organization touted by the LDS as “the largest women’s organizat…
5 years, 1 month ago