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Back to SearchEpisode 88: Vilate Kimball and the Nauvoo Temple Mysteries
As we wrap up the Nauvoo era of Mormon history, we focus in on a lesser known figure that had a big impact on Mormonism: Vilate Kimball
3 years, 8 months ago
E87: Sam Goes Brannanas
In the beginning, Sam Brannan might have been a loyal Mormon leader, but the glitter of gold and the allurements of the world are about to test his m…
3 years, 9 months ago
E86: The Upper California
In this episode, Lindsay and Bryan discuss the Mormons’ first venture heading west: Samuel Brannan’s expedition to the so-called, “Upper California.”…
3 years, 9 months ago
E85: The Quincy Convention
After the death of Joseph Smith, things got even wilder in Nauvoo. Bryan and Lindsay talk about the crazy chaos and sit down with historian Dr. Benja…
3 years, 10 months ago
E84: BONUS EPISODE: Shadow Succession Crisis
Remember when Brigham Young disbanded the Relief Society shortly after Joseph Smith’s death? We do. Or do we…? In this long-awaited and teased BONUS …
3 years, 10 months ago
E83: BONUS EPISODE: Death of a Founder
In this special bonus episode, historian Christopher C. Smith interviews Joseph West about a paper he coauthored with Eric W. Schoon, titled, “From P…
3 years, 10 months ago
E82: Succession Crisis Showdown
It’s finally here; the story of how Brigham Young took over the church after Joseph Smith’s death. We’ve shown you the candidates, and now it’s time …
3 years, 10 months ago
E81: The True Mission of Captain Cutler
Alpheus Cutler broke with Brigham Young but his timing couldn’t have been worse. Join Bryan and Lindsay as they discuss Cutler’s role in the successi…
3 years, 10 months ago
E80: Tinseltown and the Curse of Beaver Island
In the final part of the James Strang saga, Bryan and Lindsay discuss the rise and downfall of the growing Mormon congregation on Beaver island known…
3 years, 11 months ago
E79: Something Strang in the Neighborhood
The James Strang has left the station and things keep getting… stranger. In this episode, Bryan and Lindsay discuss how James Strang’s Mormon movemen…
3 years, 11 months ago