Saints Podcast
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 373 ratingsEach 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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16: Not Doubting nor Despairing
April 09, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we learn more about the effort to rescue the stranded handcart pioneers.
V2 E15: In Storms and in Calms
April 02, 2020 00:00In today's episode we discuss the often-misunderstood timeline of the Willie and Martin companies and their rescuers.
15: In Storms and in Calms
April 02, 2020 00:00In today's episode we discuss the often-misunderstood timeline of the Willie and Martin companies and their rescuers.
14: Hard to Be Separated
March 26, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we explore the experiences of Jacob and Ann Eliza Secrist.
V2 E14: Hard to Be Separated
March 26, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we explore the experiences of Jacob and Ann Eliza Secrist.
13: By Every Possible Means
March 19, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we learn about what later became known as the Walker War. Chelsea Henrie explains how deceit led to open conflict.
V2 E13: By Every Possible Means
March 19, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we learn about what later became known as the Walker War. Chelsea Henrie explains how deceit led to open conflict.
V2 E12: Their Faces Are Zionward
March 12, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we discuss missionary work in South Africa and the priesthood and temple restrictions for people of African descent.
12: Their Faces Are Zionward
March 12, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode we discuss missionary work in South Africa and the priesthood and temple restrictions for people of African descent.
V2 E11: A Glorious Privilege
March 05, 2020 00:00In 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.
11: A Glorious Privilege
March 05, 2020 00:00In 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.
10: Truth and Righteousness
February 27, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode Tyson Thorpe from the Church History Department joins us to talk about the first petition for Utah statehood.
V2 E10: Truth and Righteousness
February 27, 2020 00:00In this week’s episode Tyson Thorpe from the Church History Department joins us to talk about the first petition for Utah statehood.
V2 E9: As the Spirit Dictates
February 20, 2020 00:00In this episode Chad Orton explores what it meant to be called as a California gold missionary in 1849.
9: As the Spirit Dictates
February 20, 2020 00:00In this episode Chad Orton explores what it meant to be called as a California gold missionary in 1849.
V2 E8: This Time of Scarcity
February 13, 2020 00:00In 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.
8: This Time of Scarcity
February 13, 2020 00:00In 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.
7: Keep Up Good Courage
February 06, 2020 00:00In 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."
V2 E7: Keep Up Good Courage
February 06, 2020 00:00In 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."
V2 E6: Seven Thunders Rolling
January 30, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Emily Crumpton explains when and where the First Presidency was reorganized after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.
6: Seven Thunders Rolling
January 30, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Emily Crumpton explains when and where the First Presidency was reorganized after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.
V2 E5: Bowed Down to the Grave
January 23, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Mark Staker helps illuminate the history of early African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
5: Bowed Down to the Grave
January 23, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Mark Staker helps illuminate the history of early African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
V2 E4: An Ensign to the Nations
January 16, 2020 00:00In 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.
4: An Ensign to the Nations
January 16, 2020 00:00In 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.
V2 E3: Word and Will of the Lord
January 09, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Eric Smith helps explain the covenant that the early saints made to ensure that all, including the very poor, could make.
3: Word and Will of the Lord
January 09, 2020 00:00In today’s episode Eric Smith helps explain the covenant that the early saints made to ensure that all, including the very poor, could make.
V2 E2: Glory Enough
January 02, 2020 00:00Brandon 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.
2: Glory Enough
January 02, 2020 00:00Brandon 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
December 26, 2019 00:00Jed 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.
1: Gather Up a Company
December 26, 2019 00:00Jed 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
December 19, 2019 00:00Welcome 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
December 12, 2019 00:00Ben 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?
35: Conclusion and Sneak Peek into Volume 2
December 12, 2019 00:00Ben 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?
34: Endowed with Power
December 05, 2019 00:00The 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 E34: Endowed with Power
December 05, 2019 00:00The 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
November 28, 2019 00:00The Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum are killed while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois. Several individuals offer themselves up as leaders for the Church.
33: Like a Lamb to the Slaughter
November 28, 2019 00:00The Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum are killed while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois. Several individuals offer themselves up as leaders for the Church.
32: A Public Nuisance
November 21, 2019 00:00William 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 E32: A Public Nuisance
November 21, 2019 00:00William 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
November 14, 2019 00:00Joseph Smith announces his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States under a platform of religious liberty for all.
31: Round Up Your Shoulders
November 14, 2019 00:00Joseph Smith announces his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States under a platform of religious liberty for all.
30: Plural Marriage in Nauvoo
November 07, 2019 00:00Plural Marriage in Nauvoo tests the faith of Church members and leaders including Joseph Smith’s wife Emma Hale Smith and his brother Hyrum.
V1 E30: Plural Marriage in Nauvoo
November 07, 2019 00:00Plural Marriage in Nauvoo tests the faith of Church members and leaders including Joseph Smith’s wife Emma Hale Smith and his brother Hyrum.
29: Joseph Smith’s 1843 Trial
October 31, 2019 00:00Joseph is taken to Springfield, Illinois for trial. His appearance fascinates its citizens, including one Mary Todd Lincoln
V1 E29: Joseph Smith’s 1843 Trial
October 31, 2019 00:00Joseph is taken to Springfield, Illinois for trial. His appearance fascinates its citizens, including one Mary Todd Lincoln
V1 E28: We Will Prove Them
October 24, 2019 00:00The 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.
28: We Will Prove Them
October 24, 2019 00:00The 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.
27: Incline Them to Gather
October 17, 2019 00:00In England, newlywed Mary Davis loses her husband to mob violence but courageously sets sail for Nauvoo on her own.
V1 E27: Incline Them to Gather
October 17, 2019 00:00In England, newlywed Mary Davis loses her husband to mob violence but courageously sets sail for Nauvoo on her own.