Year of Polygamy Podcast
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Episode 198: The Father of Mormon Fundamentalism with Cristina Rosetti
April 09, 2024 17:08 - 46 minutes - 41.8 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Dr. Cristina Rosetti as she talks about her new book Joseph Musser: A Mormon Fundamentalist. Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 197: Polygamy, Mormonism and Child Abuse
March 31, 2024 15:27 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBIn this episode, Lindsay talks with Tim Kosnoff, an expert attorney on the issue of how attitudes surrounding 19th century polygamy prosecution mirror those of clergy shield laws today. Tim has practiced law for forty years as a prosecutor, defense […]
Episode 196: The History of Abortion in Mormonism
October 18, 2023 22:13 - 1 hour - 71 MBIn this episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Amanda Hendrix-Komoto about the history of abortions in Mormonism. Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 195: Extreme Fasting and Perfection- the Story of Orlean Kingston
July 06, 2023 01:16 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Cristina Rosetti tells us the story of Orlean Kingston’s extreme 42-day fast, her visions and her life. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, scrupulosity, obsessive compulsive disorders and conversations around food restriction. Links mentioned in this […]
Episode 194: In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents with Todd Compton
February 02, 2023 02:46 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBLindsay sits down with the historian who started it all, Todd Compton. They discuss his latest book, In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents and read directly from the accounts of the wives of Joseph Smith. Links mentioned in this podcast: Buy […]
Episode 193: Mormon Fundamentalism and Race
December 30, 2022 00:04 - 56 minutes - 41 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about the issue of race, priesthood restriction and prejudice within Mormon fundamentalism. Moroni discusses his own experiences being a POC within Mormonism, the history of the priesthood ban, and how DNA […]
Episode 192: Never Going Back on Faith
July 07, 2022 22:52 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Faith Bistline about growing up in the FLDS. The two discuss the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade and how both women see parallels to their own upbringings. This episode discusses abortion and reproductive rights […]
Episode 191: King Benjamin and a Tale of the AUB
June 22, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews TikTok star Benjamin Brown (The Fresh King Benjamin) about his life and childhood growing up in the AUB. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Follow Ben on TikTok Join Fresh King Benjamin’s email list DONATE TO […]
Episode 190: When Mormons Radicalize
May 10, 2022 19:02 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBFor the first time ever, Fundamentalist Ben Shaffer tells the horrific story of how his brother, Samuel Shaffer radicalized into a dark brand of Mormon fundamentalism, eventually landing him in jail. On the heels of the Lafferty story and largely […]
Episode 189: Mormons and Missouri
March 25, 2022 06:18 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMore and more Mormons and Latter-day Saints are moving or “gathering” in Missouri. Lindsay interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about this movement to gather in Missouri and details the history of Mormonism in the state.
Episode 188: Sally in Three Worlds: An Indian Captive in the House of Brigham Young
March 05, 2022 20:38 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews author and anthropoligist Virginia Kerns about Sally Kanosh, the indigenous slave girl purchased by Brigham Young’s family. Purchase the book here. Book trailer can be found here.
Episode 187: The 19th Wife
March 29, 2021 19:47 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBAnn Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning was married for a time to Brigham Young. After a tumultuous experience with Mormonism, she left the territory and wrote an expose titled, “Wife No. 19, or The Story of a Life in Bondage,” about her […]
Episode 186: Cults vs. Religions with Rachel Bernstein
December 08, 2020 06:28 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews cult expert and therapist Rachel Bernstein, who was recently featured on the new Starz documentary, Seduced. Links mentioned in this podcast: Rachel’s website IndoctriNATION podcast
Episode 185: Special Halloween Episode: St. Peter Bind Them Parchment
November 01, 2020 01:49 - 53 minutes - 51.2 MBLindsay interviews Mormon historian Clair Barrus about the mystical parchments that the Smith family owned. He explains the symbols and the magical meanings behind them.
Episode 184: The Winder Family
September 25, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews a plural family about their faith, their experiences on the reality TV show, Seeking Sister Wife and what it’s like to live polygamy in the modern day.
Episode 183: Talking With God, Part Three
July 20, 2020 01:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBJoin Lindsay as she concludes her conversation with Aaron Sullivan, a successful computer engineer and Mormon man who once heard voices and talked to God. Listen to part one here. Listen to part two here.
Episode 183: Talking With God, Part two
July 19, 2020 05:56 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she continues to talk with Aaron Sullivan about his experience seeing angels, talking to God, and having visions. This is part two of one. Listen to part one here.
Episode 183: Talking With God, Part One
July 18, 2020 17:56 - 55 minutes - 55.4 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Aaron Sullivan, a man who once had prophetic visions and talked directly with God, until one day it all suddenly stopped.
Episode 182: The Atmosphere of Polygamy in Nauvoo
June 19, 2020 19:39 - 51 minutes - 44.6 MBJoin Lindsay as she sits down with American historian and professor Benjamin Park about polygamy in Nauvoo and the atmosphere it created.
181 Part Two: American Prophetess- An interview with Julie Rowe
May 30, 2020 01:51 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Julie Rowe about her relationship with Chad Daybell. This is part two of a two-part interview. You can listen to part one here.
181 Part One: American Prophetess- An interview with Julie Rowe
May 29, 2020 23:54 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Julie Rowe about her theology, her following, and her revelations. This is part one of two. You can listen to part two here:
Episode 180: Julie Rowe and Chad Daybell, Part Two
March 28, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 70 MBJoin Lindsay and her guests Nathan Averett, Lisa Baker Heaton and Jacob Newman as they talk about the theology and beliefs of Julie Rowe and Chad Daybell. This part two of a two part episode. Listen to part one here.
Episode 180: Julie Rowe and Chad Daybell, Part One
March 28, 2020 05:08 - 53 minutes - 57.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Jacob Newman, Nathan Avertt, and Lisa Baker Heaton to discuss the history and theologies of Mormon “prophetess” Julie Rowe and LDS author Chad Daybell. This is part one of two episodes.
Episode 179: Decriminalization of Polygamy
March 26, 2020 01:32 - 2 hours - 116 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews the director of Cherish Families, Shirlee Draper and Dr. Cristina Rosetti about the latest law in Utah that decriminalizes polygamy.
Episode 178: Jim Harmston and the TLC
February 05, 2020 07:45 - 54 minutes - 62.1 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Dr. Cristina Rosetti about the history of the True of Living Church (TLC) also known as the “Manti group.”
Episode 177: The Curious Case of Chad Daybell
January 23, 2020 02:37 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she speaks with two watchdogs of the AVOW movement, Sara Forsberg and Nathan Averett about the unfolding Chad Daybell case. This story and the disappearance of the people involved remains unsolved so all details are just a […]
Episode 176: The Scandalous Tale of Matthias Cowley and Nora Taylor
December 27, 2019 22:25 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBJoin Lindsay as she discusses the shocking details from the account of Mary Lenora Taylor and her interaction with various apostles, including Matthias Cowley.Links mentioned in this podcast: Matthias F. Cowley BYU Studies LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 1, […]
Episode 175: Remnant/Snuffer Updates
November 19, 2019 20:17 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWhat is the Remnant (Snuffer) movement up to these days? A scripture and temple project and more? Join Lindsay as she discusses updates with two Remnant insiders about where the movement is today.
Episode 174: Revenge Killings on the Frontier
November 05, 2019 17:34 - 1 hour - 84 MBJoin Lindsay as she discusses the murders of Gentile (non-Mormon) men on the frontier who interfered with Mormon women. This post contains graphic descriptions of violence. Links mentioned in this podcast: The Butler Murder of April 1869: A Look at […]
Episode 173: The Walker War
July 25, 2019 00:54 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBJoin Lindsay as she discusses Mormon accounts of the Walker War with scholar Ryan Wimmer and how they affected the landscape of Mormon settlement. Links mentioned in this podcast: Ryan Wimmer’s article, The Walker War Reconsidered Utah Division of State […]
Episode 172: American Polygamy: A History of Fundamentalist Mormon Faith
June 16, 2019 21:34 - 50 minutes - 52.4 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews authors and historians Craig L. Foster and Marianne T. Watson about their new book, American Polygamy: A History of Fundamentalist Mormon Faith.
Episode 171: Fundamentalism and the Temple, Part Two
February 11, 2019 05:48 - 59 minutes - 37.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews two Mormon fundamentalists from Christ’s Church, about the history of the temple as it relates to Mormon Fundamentalism. Links mentioned in this podcast: Ben’s blogwww.ChristsChurchTheBranch.orgBen’s Law Firm Ben’s prior podcast episode on Year of […]
Episode 171: Fundamentalism and the Temple, Part One
February 04, 2019 05:47 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews two Mormon fundamentalists from Christ’s Church, about the history of the temple as it relates to Mormon Fundamentalism.
Episode 170: The Development of Mormon Temple Rituals, Part Two
January 19, 2019 02:52 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews temple historian Devery Anderson, Stanford scholar Cynthia Bailey Lee, and fundamentalist scholar Cristina Rosetti as they discuss the history of Mormon temple changes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Cynthia’s blogpost on BCC: Thank You, Sisters: an […]
Episode 170: The Development of Mormon Temple Rituals, Part One
January 17, 2019 19:28 - 53 minutes - 56.6 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews temple historian Devery Anderson, Stanford scholar Cynthia Bailey Lee, and fundamentalist scholar Cristina Rosetti as they discuss the history of Mormon temple changes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Cynthia’s blogpost on BCC: Thank You, Sisters: […]
Episode 169: Conversations across the Aisle With Bryan Hyde
December 24, 2018 16:35 - 1 hour - 67 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews conservative talk show host Bryan Hyde about how to model hard conversations. Links mentioned in this podcast: Bryan Hyde’s Radio Show and Network Bryan Hyde’s interview with Julie Rowe
Episode 168: When Fundamentalism Goes Really Wrong, Part Two
December 09, 2018 20:46 - 57 minutes - 48.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she and scholar Cristina Rosetti discuss the second part of when Mormon Fundamentalism goes wrong, including the stories of Arvin Shreeve, the Lafferty brothers, and Knights of the Crystal Blade. Part one can be found here. […]
Episode 168: When Fundamentalism Goes Really Wrong, Part One
December 08, 2018 19:36 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBJoin Lindsay and Cristina as they discuss the case of Brian David Mitchell. This is part one of a two-part episode. Links mentioned and referenced in this podcast: THE MAKING OF IMMANUEL: BRIAN DAVID MITCHELL AND THE MORMON FRINGE […]
Episode 167: The Council of Fifty
October 12, 2018 18:58 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews historians Jedediah Rogers and Cristina Rosetti about the Council of 50 minutes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Purchase the Minutes and Book Joseph Smith papers on the Council of 50 By Common Consent’s take […]
Episode 166: Sermons: Plurality of Wives—The Free Agency of Man
September 16, 2018 21:53 - 19 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin Lindsay as she hosts a sermon given by Brigham Young, delivered by actor Micah Nickolaisen. Link to the sermon: Plurality of Wives—The Free Agency of Man
Episode 165: The Handcart Companies
September 12, 2018 22:21 - 1 hour - 110 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews Joe Geisner about the Martin and Willie Handcart Company experience and how it relates to polygamy. Links mentioned and read in this episode: Kirsten Erickson’s experience Brigham Young’s One Mighty and Strong Statement South […]
Episode 164: Mormon Women, Sexuality, and Reproduction (Part Two)
September 08, 2018 04:34 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews scholars Cristina Rosetti and Sara Vraneš about the history of sexuality and reproduction for Mormon women. Links and books mentioned in this podcast: Rediscovering the history of Midwives The Relief Society magazine : organ […]
Episode 164: Mormon Women, Sexuality, and Reproduction (Part One)
September 06, 2018 05:29 - 55 minutes - 53.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews scholars Cristina Rosetti and Sara Vraneš about the history of sexuality and reproduction for Mormon women. Links and books mentioned in this podcast: Rediscovering the history of Midwives The Relief Society magazine : organ […]
Episode 163: The Dixie Wine Mission
August 31, 2018 23:28 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she discusses the history of Utah’s “Dixie Wine Mission.” Links and articles mentioned and read this in this episode: Dennis R. Lancaster’s BYU Dissertation: Dixie Wine Mission A Frontier Life book about Jacob Hamblin History of John […]
Episode 162: History of the Word of Wisdom (Part Two)
August 21, 2018 17:25 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBJoin Lindsay as she talks about the history of the Word of Wisdom, following the death of Joseph Smith to the modern observances of LDS people today. Links mentioned and read in this episode: Marijuana , Mormon Racists […]
Episode 161: History of the Word of Wisdom
August 20, 2018 23:51 - 55 minutes - 62.9 MBJoin Lindsay as she covers the early history of the Mormon idea of the “Word of Wisdom.” Links mentioned or read in this podcast: Clair Barrus’ research draft on Word of Wisdom History of the Word of Wisdom by […]
Episode 160: Ross LeBaron and the Church of the First Born
August 14, 2018 05:10 - 57 minutes - 64.6 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews researcher Antonio Trevisan about the life of eccentric prophet, Ross LeBaron. Links mentioned in this podcast: Trevisan’s website about Ross Fred Collier’s website Discussion about Tom Green’s trial at Sunstone Article on the Law of […]
Episode 159: William Smith, Not Quite a Prophet
July 14, 2018 19:08 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBJoin Lindsay as she and Bryan Buchanan discuss the life and shenanigans of William Smith, younger brother to Joseph Smith Jr. Links mentioned or discussed in this podcast: William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet Sisters of Joseph […]
Episode 158: Augusta Adams Cobb (and other Boston Mormon Women)
July 09, 2018 02:22 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBJoin Lindsay as she interviews historian and biographer Connell O’Donovan about the life of Augusta Adams Cobb, the “Lioness of the Lord,” plural wife to Brigham Young. Links mentioned in the podcast: Before the Beard: Trials of the Young Joseph […]
Episode 157: Black Mormons in Massachusetts
July 02, 2018 02:27 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBJoin Lindsay as she speaks with Dr. Mica McGriggs and Dr. Gina Colvin to discuss the history of early black Mormons in Massachusetts and the development of Brigham Young’s ideas on race. Links and sources mentioned and used […]