Saints Podcast: Recent Episodes

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Each week the Saints podcast features interviews with historians, General Authorities, writers, researchers, and others involved with the new history of the Church, Saints: The Story of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter Days.

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The erection of the Joseph Smith Memorial in Vermont, United States, was an exciting moment for the Church. Joining us in this episode is Keith Erekson, Director of Outreach in the Church History Department, who explains the symbolism and significance of the monument as well as other insights from chapter 8.

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In this episode we explore the political crises surrounding the Church and the legacy of plural marriage. Joining us this week is Ken Cannon, a lawyer and independent historian. Ken shares his perspective on the way the Church deals with the challenges leading up to the Second Manifesto.

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Matt Grow is the managing director of the Church History Department. In today's episode, Matt brings his perspective to George Q. Cannon's return to Hawaii and the growing concern about Latter-day Saint youth in Cardston, Canada.

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The first Latter-day Saint women to serve as full-time missionaries arrived in England in 1898. Matt McBride, a director in the Church History Department, and Lisa Olsen Tait, a historian and general editor of volume 3, discuss this and other important moments in the final years of the nineteenth century.

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Amber Taylor, Kate Holbrook, and Lisa Olsen Tait are historians in the Church History Department who join us in today's episode to discuss the state of Mutual Improvement Associations at the end of the nineteenth century. Our three guests explain the ways that Latter-day Saint women were improving themselves and the church.

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Cherry Silver is co-editor of the Emmeline B. Wells diaries and Tiffany Bowles is the Associate Curator of Education in the Church History Museum. In today's episode Cherry and Tiffany join us to shed more light on the Political Manifesto and the history of women's suffrage in Utah.

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Latter-day Saints in Great Britain seek to withstand persecution led by a disaffected former member. In Utah, church leaders try to better understand practices relating to the sealing of families and how to appeal to its younger members. Lisa Olsen Tait, a historian and general editor of Saints volume 3, shares her thoughts and insights into this chapter.

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While the Tabernacle Choir enjoys success the Chicago World Fair, there are big challenges facing the Church. Michael Hicks, an emeritus professor of Music at Brigham Young University, Jed Woodworth, managing historian of the Saints project join us to discuss this opening chapter of Saints volume 3.

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Welcome back to the third season of the Saints podcast. In this episode we introduce our hosts, James Perry and Shalyn Back and talk about Saints volume 3 with Church Historian and Recorder, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. about what readers can look forward to in this volume.

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In our final episode of Season 2 of the Saints podcast, hosts Ben Godfrey and Shalyn Back are joined by Scott Hales and Jed Woodworth. Scott and Jed share how being involved with this volume has changed them and what they have learned along the way.

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Jennifer Lund is the director of the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode we discuss the culmination of Saints, Volume 2. Jenny explores the dedication of the Salt Lake temple.

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Jennifer Lund is the director of the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode we discuss the culmination of Saints, Volume 2. Jenny explores the dedication of the Salt Lake temple.

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Emily Utt is a conservation specialist with the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In today’s episode Emily helps us understand all that was involved in finishing the Salt Lake temple.

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Emily Utt is a conservation specialist with the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In today’s episode Emily helps us understand all that was involved in finishing the Salt Lake temple.

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Jake Olmstead is a curator with the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Jake explores how plural families lived after the Manifesto.

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Jake Olmstead is a curator with the Historic Sites Division of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Jake explores how plural families lived after the Manifesto.

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R. Eric Smith is the editorial manager for Church History Department publications. Eric is also a general editor of the Joseph Smith Papers. In this week’s episode Eric discusses how Joseph F. Smith struggled to uphold the law.

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R. Eric Smith is the editorial manager for Church History Department publications. Eric is also a general editor of the Joseph Smith Papers. In this week’s episode Eric discusses how Joseph F. Smith struggled to uphold the law.

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Jed Woodworth is the managing historian for the Saints project. In this week’s episode Jed explains the aftermath of the issuing of the Manifesto. We learn there was confusion about what it meant for plural families.

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Jed Woodworth is the managing historian for the Saints project. In this week’s episode Jed explains the aftermath of the issuing of the Manifesto. We learn there was confusion about what it meant for plural families.

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Scott Hales is the lead writer and literary editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode Scott discusses Jane Manning James’s desire to participate in temple work and receive a recommend to perform temple baptisms.

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Scott Hales is the lead writer and literary editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode Scott discusses Jane Manning James’s desire to participate in temple work and receive a recommend to perform temple baptisms.

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Angela Hallstrom is a writer and editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode Angela explores the effects of living on the underground for plural families. We also explore the Idaho test oath.

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Angela Hallstrom is a writer and editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode Angela explores the effects of living on the underground for plural families. We also explore the Idaho test oath.

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Keith Erekson is the director of the Library Division of the Church History Department. In this episode Keith explains a conflict between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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Keith Erekson is the director of the Library Division of the Church History Department. In this episode Keith explains a conflict between members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

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Angela Hallstrom is a writer and editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode we discuss the passing of John Taylor and Eliza R. Snow and their impact on the Church.

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Angela Hallstrom is a writer and editor of Saints, Volume 2. In this week’s episode we discuss the passing of John Taylor and Eliza R. Snow and their impact on the Church.

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Elder Kyle S. McKay is a General Authority Seventy and assistant executive director of the Church History Department. In this episode Elder McKay explains the aftermath of the passage of the Edmunds-Tucker Act in 1887.

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Elder Kyle S. McKay is a General Authority Seventy and assistant executive director of the Church History Department. In this episode Elder McKay explains the aftermath of the passage of the Edmunds-Tucker Act in 1887.

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Lisa Olsen Tait is a historian and writer for the Saints project. In this episode, Lisa helps us understand what the historical record reveals about plural marriage in Nauvoo.

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Lisa Olsen Tait is a historian and writer for the Saints project. In this episode, Lisa helps us understand what the historical record reveals about plural marriage in Nauvoo.

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Brian Warburton is a collection care specialist at the Church History Library. In this episode Brian discusses the early missionary efforts and successes with the Māori in New Zealand. We also learn about John Taylor’s court trial.

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Brian Warburton is a collection care specialist at the Church History Library. In this episode Brian discusses the early missionary efforts and successes with the Māori in New Zealand. We also learn about John Taylor’s court trial.

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Kate Holbrook is a historian and leads the women’s history team in the Church History Department. In this week’s episode we learn about the 50-year jubilee celebrations since the founding of the restored Church.

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Kate Holbrook is a historian and leads the women’s history team in the Church History Department. In this week’s episode we learn about the 50-year jubilee celebrations since the founding of the restored Church.

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Matt Geilman is a global history specialist in the Church History Department. In this episode we explore the first efforts to take the restored gospel to Mexico. Matt discusses the ups and downs of the missionary effort.

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Matt Geilman is a global history specialist in the Church History Department. In this episode we explore the first efforts to take the restored gospel to Mexico. Matt discusses the ups and downs of the missionary effort.

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30: A Steady, Onward Movement

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30: A Steady, Onward Movement

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Justin Bray is a research specialist with the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Justin explains how the priesthood organization was updated near the end of Brigham Young’s life. We also learn about Jane Richards.

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Justin Bray is a research specialist with the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Justin explains how the priesthood organization was updated near the end of Brigham Young’s life. We also learn about Jane Richards.

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Jeff Anderson is a global history specialist in the Church History Department. In this episode we explore how the temple site in Manti, Utah, was selected. We also learn about Samuel Chambers, who joined the Church as an enslaved person.

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Jeff Anderson is a global history specialist in the Church History Department. In this episode we explore how the temple site in Manti, Utah, was selected. We also learn about Samuel Chambers, who joined the Church as an enslaved person.

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In this episode we learn about the tragedy of the Bear River Massacre. Chairman Parry also recounts the miraculous conversion story of the Northern Band of the Shoshone tribe.

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In this episode we learn about the tragedy of the Bear River Massacre. Chairman Parry also recounts the miraculous conversion story of the Northern Band of the Shoshone tribe.

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In this week’s episode Lisa explains the context of Brigham Young’s federal trial in 1871, which the judge referred to as a battle of “federal authority versus polygamic theocracy.”

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In this week’s episode Lisa explains the context of Brigham Young’s federal trial in 1871, which the judge referred to as a battle of “federal authority versus polygamic theocracy.”

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In this episode we also explore the events leading up to the Great Indignation Meeting that protested anti-polygamy legislation.

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In this episode we also explore the events leading up to the Great Indignation Meeting that protested anti-polygamy legislation.

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In this week’s episode we explore the cooperative movement of the Church. We also learn about a visit by Joseph Smith III to Utah Territory.

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In this week’s episode we explore the cooperative movement of the Church. We also learn about a visit by Joseph Smith III to Utah Territory.

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In this episode we also explore the Black Hawk War, the arrival of the transcontinental railroad, the re-establishment of Relief Society, and the founding of the Sunday School Union.

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In this episode we also explore the Black Hawk War, the arrival of the transcontinental railroad, the re-establishment of Relief Society, and the founding of the Sunday School Union.

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In this week’s episode we learn about the corruption of Walter Gibson in Hawaii. Clint explains how Gibson used his ecclesiastical position to defraud the local Hawaiian saints.

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In this week’s episode we learn about the corruption of Walter Gibson in Hawaii. Clint explains how Gibson used his ecclesiastical position to defraud the local Hawaiian saints.

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In this week’s episode we learn about the construction of a theater in Salt Lake City and how entertainment fit into the lives of the early Saints.

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In this week’s episode we learn about the construction of a theater in Salt Lake City and how entertainment fit into the lives of the early Saints.

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In this week’s episode Chad helps us understand the Church’s efforts to improve its image in U.S. newspapers. We also discuss Joseph Smith’s prophecy of civil war in the United States.

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In this week’s episode Chad helps us understand the Church’s efforts to improve its image in U.S. newspapers. We also discuss Joseph Smith’s prophecy of civil war in the United States.

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We discuss the conditions leading up to the so-called Utah War, the political climate of the day, and the aftermath.

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We discuss the conditions leading up to the so-called Utah War, the political climate of the day, and the aftermath.

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Matt Grow is a historian and the managing director of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Matt helps us better understand the Mountain Meadows Massacre. We discuss what we can learn from this terrible tragedy.

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Matt Grow is a historian and the managing director of the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Matt helps us better understand the Mountain Meadows Massacre. We discuss what we can learn from this terrible tragedy.

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In this week’s episode we explore the events that led some Church members to instigate this horrific crime and helps us understand more about the immigrants who were the victims.

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In this week’s episode we explore the events that led some Church members to instigate this horrific crime and helps us understand more about the immigrants who were the victims.

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In this week’s episode we learn more about the effort to rescue the stranded handcart pioneers.

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In this week’s episode we learn more about the effort to rescue the stranded handcart pioneers.

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In today's episode we discuss the often-misunderstood timeline of the Willie and Martin companies and their rescuers.

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In today's episode we discuss the often-misunderstood timeline of the Willie and Martin companies and their rescuers.

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In this week’s episode we explore the experiences of Jacob and Ann Eliza Secrist.

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In this week’s episode we explore the experiences of Jacob and Ann Eliza Secrist.

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In this week’s episode we learn about what later became known as the Walker War. Chelsea Henrie explains how deceit led to open conflict.

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In this week’s episode we learn about what later became known as the Walker War. Chelsea Henrie explains how deceit led to open conflict.

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In this week’s episode we discuss missionary work in South Africa and the priesthood and temple restrictions for people of African descent.

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In this week’s episode we discuss missionary work in South Africa and the priesthood and temple restrictions for people of African descent.

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In this week’s episode we discuss the harrowing story of Johan Dorius, a missionary serving in Norway, and his soul-stirring defense in front of a skeptical judge.

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In this week’s episode we discuss the harrowing story of Johan Dorius, a missionary serving in Norway, and his soul-stirring defense in front of a skeptical judge.

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In this week’s episode Tyson Thorpe from the Church History Department joins us to talk about the first petition for Utah statehood.

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In this week’s episode Tyson Thorpe from the Church History Department joins us to talk about the first petition for Utah statehood.

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In this episode Chad Orton explores what it meant to be called as a California gold missionary in 1849.

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In this episode Chad Orton explores what it meant to be called as a California gold missionary in 1849.

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In this week’s episode Nathan Waite discusses Oliver Cowdery’s return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his journey west to join the Saints.

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In this week’s episode Nathan Waite discusses Oliver Cowdery’s return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his journey west to join the Saints.

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In this week’s episode Jennifer Lund explores the desperate circumstances that faced the early Saints after crop failures, frost, and infestation by so-called “Mormon Crickets."

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In this week’s episode Jennifer Lund explores the desperate circumstances that faced the early Saints after crop failures, frost, and infestation by so-called “Mormon Crickets."

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In today’s episode Emily Crumpton explains when and where the First Presidency was reorganized after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.

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In today’s episode Emily Crumpton explains when and where the First Presidency was reorganized after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.

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In today’s episode Mark Staker helps illuminate the history of early African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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In today’s episode Mark Staker helps illuminate the history of early African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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In this episode Jake Olmstead reviews the first few days when the vanguard company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Jake helps disambiguate between lore and the historical record.

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In this episode Jake Olmstead reviews the first few days when the vanguard company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Jake helps disambiguate between lore and the historical record.

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In today’s episode Eric Smith helps explain the covenant that the early saints made to ensure that all, including the very poor, could make.

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In today’s episode Eric Smith helps explain the covenant that the early saints made to ensure that all, including the very poor, could make.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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The founding of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo - Margaret Cook’s desire to contribute to the effort of building the Nauvoo Temple leads to the organization of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo.

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The founding of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo - Margaret Cook’s desire to contribute to the effort of building the Nauvoo Temple leads to the organization of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo.

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In England, newlywed Mary Davis loses her husband to mob violence but courageously sets sail for Nauvoo on her own.

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In England, newlywed Mary Davis loses her husband to mob violence but courageously sets sail for Nauvoo on her own.

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Joseph Smith speaks at the funeral of Seymour Brunson and introduces proxy baptism for the dead.

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Joseph Smith speaks at the funeral of Seymour Brunson and introduces proxy baptism for the dead.

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The Saints move to Commerce, Illinois. Sickness envelops the settlers. Joseph travels to Washington, D.C. seeking restitution from President Martin Van Buren for the losses in Missouri.

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The Saints move to Commerce, Illinois. Sickness envelops the settlers. Joseph travels to Washington, D.C. seeking restitution from President Martin Van Buren for the losses in Missouri.

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Joseph Smith is imprisoned in Liberty Jail, accused of treason. In this low point in his life and in the lives of the faithful Saints, the Lord shares a personal yet universal message of comfort.

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Joseph Smith is imprisoned in Liberty Jail, accused of treason. In this low point in his life and in the lives of the faithful Saints, the Lord shares a personal yet universal message of comfort.

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Missouri Militia General refuses to kill innocent Latter-day Saint Men. Joseph Smith rebukes the vile guards in the Richmond Prison. Amanda Barnes Smith sees her son miraculously healed from the wound he received at Hawn’s Mill.

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Missouri Militia General refuses to kill innocent Latter-day Saint Men. Joseph Smith rebukes the vile guards in the Richmond Prison. Amanda Barnes Smith sees her son miraculously healed from the wound he received at Hawn’s Mill.

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Tensions between the citizens of Missouri and the newly located Saints reach tragic conclusions at the Battle of Crooked River and Hawn’s Mill.

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Tensions between the citizens of Missouri and the newly located Saints reach tragic conclusions at the Battle of Crooked River and Hawn’s Mill.

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While Joseph Smith reveals the place in Missouri where Adam gathered his posterity, Heber C. Kimball and others preach in Britain. A British convert, Janetta Richards meets Willard Richards who proposes marriage.

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While Joseph Smith reveals the place in Missouri where Adam gathered his posterity, Heber C. Kimball and others preach in Britain. A British convert, Janetta Richards meets Willard Richards who proposes marriage.

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Church members organize the Kirtland Safety Society bank which ultimately fails. Mary Fielding joins the Church in Canada and moves to Kirtland where she marries Hyrum Smith. Missionaries are sent to England and find great success.

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Church members organize the Kirtland Safety Society bank which ultimately fails. Mary Fielding joins the Church in Canada and moves to Kirtland where she marries Hyrum Smith. Missionaries are sent to England and find great success.

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After much work and sacrifice the Kirtland Temple is dedicated. The Saints are endowed with power not shared since the days of God’s ancient prophets.

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After much work and sacrifice the Kirtland Temple is dedicated. The Saints are endowed with power not shared since the days of God’s ancient prophets.

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The Saints sacrifice to build the Kirtland Temple. The first Twelve Apostles of the Restoration are chosen by the three witnesses. Joseph Smith and his brother William resolve a difficult personal conflict.

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The Saints sacrifice to build the Kirtland Temple. The first Twelve Apostles of the Restoration are chosen by the three witnesses. Joseph Smith and his brother William resolve a difficult personal conflict.

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The residents of Missouri become anxious as the church grows both in numbers and in strength. Two teenage girls, Mary Elizabeth and Caroline Rollings, risk their lives to save pages of the newly printed Book of Commandments.

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The residents of Missouri become anxious as the church grows both in numbers and in strength. Two teenage girls, Mary Elizabeth and Caroline Rollings, risk their lives to save pages of the newly printed Book of Commandments.

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Joseph Smith and Brigham Young meet for the first time. Joseph prophecies of the Civil War. The School of the Prophets is organized. The revelation known as the Word of Wisdom is received.

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Joseph Smith and Brigham Young meet for the first time. Joseph prophecies of the Civil War. The School of the Prophets is organized. The revelation known as the Word of Wisdom is received.

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Insights regarding “The Vision” given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon. Early Saints had questions about this new and unfamiliar doctrine. Their seeking for understanding is an example of how to address questions today.

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Insights regarding “The Vision” given to Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon. Early Saints had questions about this new and unfamiliar doctrine. Their seeking for understanding is an example of how to address questions today.

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Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, and William McLellin attempt to write a preface to The Book of Commandments. Their unsuccessful efforts, along with the subsequent revelation the Lord gives Joseph Smith are discussed.

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Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, and William McLellin attempt to write a preface to The Book of Commandments. Their unsuccessful efforts, along with the subsequent revelation the Lord gives Joseph Smith are discussed.

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From the steadfast faithfulness of Edward Partridge to the skepticism of Ezra Booth; the events discussed in this chapter detail the challenges of establishing the Church in a backwater trading post known as Independence, Missouri.

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From the steadfast faithfulness of Edward Partridge to the skepticism of Ezra Booth; the events discussed in this chapter detail the challenges of establishing the Church in a backwater trading post known as Independence, Missouri.

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Joseph Smith teaches the Saints the proper use of spiritual gifts. Lucy Mack Smith uses her faith to lead 80 Saints along the Erie Canal from New York to Ohio.

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Joseph Smith teaches the Saints the proper use of spiritual gifts. Lucy Mack Smith uses her faith to lead 80 Saints along the Erie Canal from New York to Ohio.

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The gathering begins. Missionaries arrive in Ohio and introduce Isaac Morely, Sydney Rigdon and Edward Partridge to the restored gospel.

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The gathering begins. Missionaries arrive in Ohio and introduce Isaac Morely, Sydney Rigdon and Edward Partridge to the restored gospel.

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Emma Smith is baptized. Joseph Smith miraculously heals Newel Knight. Oliver Cowdery brings the message of the Book of Mormon to the American Indians.

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Emma Smith is baptized. Joseph Smith miraculously heals Newel Knight. Oliver Cowdery brings the message of the Book of Mormon to the American Indians.

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The Book of Mormon is published and the Church is officially organized. These monumental events put into historical perspective by Women’s History Specialist Brittany Chapman Nash of the Church History Library.

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The Book of Mormon is published and the Church is officially organized. These monumental events put into historical perspective by Women’s History Specialist Brittany Chapman Nash of the Church History Library.

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Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery pray to learn about baptism. In answer to their prayer, John the Baptist appears and restores the Aaronic priesthood.

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Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery pray to learn about baptism. In answer to their prayer, John the Baptist appears and restores the Aaronic priesthood.

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What did the translation process of the Book of Mormon look like? In this episode of “Saints” story editor Angela Hallstrom explains what we know about how the Book of Mormon was translated.

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What did the translation process of the Book of Mormon look like? In this episode of “Saints” story editor Angela Hallstrom explains what we know about how the Book of Mormon was translated.

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Emma and Joseph lose their first child. 116 pages of the Book of Mormon are lost. In this episode, “Saints" writers Scott Hales and Angela Hallstrom share the background on these sorrowful events.

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Emma and Joseph lose their first child. 116 pages of the Book of Mormon are lost. In this episode, “Saints" writers Scott Hales and Angela Hallstrom share the background on these sorrowful events.

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20-year old Joseph Smith meets Emma Hale. The story of how they meet and their courtship is just one of the events discussed.

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20-year old Joseph Smith meets Emma Hale. The story of how they meet and their courtship is just one of the events discussed.

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The visit of the Angel Moroni, the discovery of the Gold Plates, the meaning and usage of seer stones - These are just three topics Scott A. Hales discusses in this episode.

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The visit of the Angel Moroni, the discovery of the Gold Plates, the meaning and usage of seer stones - These are just three topics Scott A. Hales discusses in this episode.

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In this episode, Historian Steven C. Harper discusses several of the accounts Joseph left throughout his lifetime of the event that ushered in the beginning of the Restoration.

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In this episode, Historian Steven C. Harper discusses several of the accounts Joseph left throughout his lifetime of the event that ushered in the beginning of the Restoration.

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Saints begins with the 1815 explosion of the volcano Mt. Tambora in faraway Indonesia. With this fiery beginning, Historian Lisa Olsen Tait discusses how an eruption, half-way around the world, plays an important part in the restoration.

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Saints begins with the 1815 explosion of the volcano Mt. Tambora in faraway Indonesia. With this fiery beginning, Historian Lisa Olsen Tait discusses how an eruption, half-way around the world, plays an important part in the restoration.

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Historian Steven C. Harper shares an insider’s peek into the groundbreaking new series, Saints. Steve is the managing historian of Saints. His rare perspective brings fascinating insights to the telling of this remarkable story.

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Historian Steven C. Harper shares an insider’s peek into the groundbreaking new series, Saints. Steve is the managing historian of Saints. His rare perspective brings fascinating insights to the telling of this remarkable story.