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081: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 5
1 november 2007 · 37 min
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Lees meer
Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano.
This is his story.
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080: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 4
1 november 2007 · 25 min
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Lees meer
Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano.
This is his story.
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079: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 3
1 november 2007 · 35 min
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Lees meer
Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano.
This is his story.
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078: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 2
1 november 2007 · 29 min
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Lees meer
Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano.
This is his story.
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077: Understanding the Mormon"September 6" -- Paul Toscano Pt. 1
1 november 2007 · 32 min
In September of 1993, 6 Mormon"intellectuals" were disciplined by the LDS church: 5 of them excommunicated, and 1 of them dis-fellowshipped. Lees meer
Perhaps the most strident and controversial of the 6 was Paul Toscano.
This is his story.
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076: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 8 -- Kingdom of God: An interview with University of Utah student Ann Whittaker
26 oktober 2007 · 21 min
In part 8 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview University of Utah student Ann Whittaker. In this interview Ann discusses many aspects of her faith, including her exploration of church history and feminism issues within Mormonism. Lees meer
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075: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 7 -- Conversion: An interview with University of Utah student Caleb Proulx
26 oktober 2007 · 13 min
In part 7 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview University of Utah student Caleb Proulx. In this interview Caleb discusses many aspects of his faith, including his struggles as an anti-war activist within Mormonism. Lees meer
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074: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 6 -- Grace: An interview with BYU student Kimball Sanders
24 oktober 2007 · 24 min
In part 6 of our series on spirituality and the rising LDS generation, we interview BYU student Kimball Sanders. In this interview Kimball discusses many aspects of his faith, including his experiences at BYU, and his struggles with church culture. He also emphasizes the importance of love, forgiveness and grace within Mormonism. Lees meer
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073: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 5 -- Re-evaluation: An interview with BYU student David Lassetter
23 oktober 2007 · 37 min
In part 5 of our series we interview BYU student David Lassetter. David was raised in a home very well-versed in Mormon Studies (Dialogue and Sunstones abounding), and seems to have benefited tremendously therefrom. Lees meer
In this interview, David discusses some of his views on the atonement, evolution, church doctrine, and membership awareness of history and doctrine.
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072: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 4 -- Honesty: An interview with BYU Professor Chris Foster
19 oktober 2007 · 32 min
In part 4 of our series we interview BYU Philosophy Professor Dr. Chris Foster. Dr. Foster was raised a"devout atheist" and then later converted to Mormonism. In this interview, he discusses his conversion to the church, along with his views on faith, religion, the church, teaching at BYU, and the importance of honesty and openness in all our religious endeavors. Lees meer
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071: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 3 -- Estrangement and Reconciliation: An interview with Loyd Ericson
19 oktober 2007 · 19 min
In part three of our series on the Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation, we interview Loyd Ericson -- UVSC student of philosophy. In this interview Loyd discusses his estrangement from, and eventual reconciliation w/ the LDS church. He also discusses his views on the LDS church’s approach to public relations and war. Lees meer
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070: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2b -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders
15 oktober 2007 · 25 min
In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Lees meer
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069: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 2a -- Transformation: An interview with Ashley Sanders
15 oktober 2007 · 30 min
In part two of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview Ashley Sanders — former BYU student, english/philosophy major, political activist, and chief organizer of the BYU Alternative Commencement with Ralph Nader, in opposition to the invitation to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Lees meer
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068: Spirituality of the Rising LDS Generation Pt. 1 -- Flexibility: An interview with John Kovalenko
28 september 2007 · 39 min
In part one of our series on the Spirituality of the rising LDS generation, we interview John Kovalenko — BYU student, musician, and church believer. John also discusses same sex attraction as a young, believing Mormon and BYU student.
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067: Women in the LDS Church Part 11 - A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women
22 september 2007 · 1 uur 12 min
Linda King Newell, “A Gift Given, A Gift Taken: Washing, Anointing, and Blessing the Sick Among Mormon Women,” Sunstone 6 (Sept.-Oct. 1981): 16-22. Response by D. Michael Quinn.
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066: Women in the LDS Church Part 10 - The LDS Church's Opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
22 augustus 2007 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, Martha Sontagg Bradley, author of Pedestals and Podiums Utah Women, Religious Authority, and Equal Rights -- discusses her research into the LDS church's opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. Most LDS historians and feminists credit this amazing series of events as the major impetus for the Mormon feminist activism that emerged in the 1980s and early 1990s. We hope you enjoy Martha's version of the story. Lees meer
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065: Women in the LDS Church Part 9 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: On the church, priesthood and Mother God
26 juli 2007 · 34 min
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses her feelings about the LDS church, women and the priesthood, and Mother God.
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064: Women in the LDS Church Part 8 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: Reactions to Dissent
26 juli 2007 · 31 min
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses the reactions to her dissent.
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063: Women in the LDS Church Part 7 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: Becoming a Mormon Feminist
26 juli 2007 · 36 min
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode Margaret discusses her journey into both Mormon Studies and Mormon Feminism.
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062: Women in the LDS Church Part 6 - Margaret Merrill Toscano: The Early Years
26 juli 2007 · 28 min
Margaret Merrill Toscano is one of the most prominent and controversial feminists in the LDS church. In this episode we discuss her early years growing up in Arizona as a faithful but questioning Latter-Day Saint, including her time at BYU as a student. Lees meer
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061: A Review of the First 5 Episodes on Mormon Women by 2 Brilliant Mormon Women (Part 2)
4 juli 2007 · 44 min
In part 2 of a 2-part conversation with 2 brilliant Mormon women (Taryn Nelson-Seawright and Rosalynde Welch), they review episodes 3-5 of the recent Mormon Stories series on Women in the LDS Church. This includes a discussion about the 3 part interview with Dr. Claudia Bushman. Lees meer
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060: A Review of the First 5 Episodes on Mormon Women by 2 Brilliant Mormon Women (Part 1)
4 juli 2007 · 48 min
In part 1 of a 2-part conversation with 2 brilliant Mormon women (Taryn Nelson-Seawright and Rosalynde Welch), they review the first 2 episodes of the recent Mormon Stories series on Women in the LDS Church. This includes a discussion of my introduction on the topic, the 3 waves of Feminism in the USA. Lees meer
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059: Women in the LDS Church Part 5: 19th and Early 20th Century Mormon Women Part 2 (with Dr. Claudia Bushman)
30 juni 2007 · 56 min
In our final hour with Dr. Claudia Bushman, she discusses early 20th Century Mormon women, again through writings from this era. Dr. Bushman also shares her perspective on the present and future of Mormonism, and provides some encouragement to the discouraged. In her summary, she asks our sisters to consider remaining engaged in the LDS church, even as times get tough. There is hope — and perhaps more writing, meaningful projects and steely determination are key ingredients.If you happen enjoy/appreciate Claudia’s interviews, please do email me so I can pass the word along. I’m quite sure Dr. Bushman will appreciate hearing from you. Lees meer
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058: Women in the LDS Church Part 4: 19th and Early 20th Century Mormon Women (with Dr. Claudia Bushman)
28 juni 2007 · 45 min
A discussion with Dr. Claudia Bushman of 19th and Early 20th Century Mormon women, through the writings of 10 women of this era.
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057: Women in the LDS Church Part 3: An Interivew with Dr. Claudia L. Bushman
18 juni 2007 · 41 min
Today it is time to hear from one of the foremost voices on Women's Issues within Mormonism: Dr. Claudia Bushman. Dr. Bushman is a historian by training, and has taught at Columbia University for many years. She is the author of several books and articles, including:"Mormon Sisters: Women of Early Utah" and"Mormon Domestic Life in the 1870s: Pandemonium or Acadia". Perhaps most significantly, Dr. Bushman is one of the founders of Exponent II, a Boston-based magazine and now blog focused on feminism and women's issues within Mormonism. In this interview with Dr. Bushman, we learn what she means when she describes herself as a Mormon Feminist. She also recounts her involvement in the formation of Exponent II, as well as in the broader area of women's issues in the LDS church. To conclude, Dr. Bushman discusses her views on the critical role of women in the church today -- and how we, as a church, might work to better accommodate, and better utilize women in the 21st century. Lees meer
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056: Women in the LDS Church Part 2: The Three Waves of Feminism in the USA
7 juni 2007 · 1 uur 21 min
Any discussion of women in the LDS Church would be incomplete without first understanding a bit about the history of women more broadly within the context of 19th and 20th century America. Consequently, in part 2 of this multi-part series on Women in the LDS Church, we will hear from an LDS woman who also teaches women's studies at a division 1 university in the US. She will discuss the 3 major phases of feminism in the United States, trace its history from the mid 1800s to today, and will conclude with her own reflections about being an LDS woman in 2007. We hope that this will set the stage for the rest of the episodes on LDS women, and most importantly, we hope that you enjoy the discussion. Lees meer
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055: Women in the LDS Church Part 1: An Introduction
4 juni 2007 · 14 min
This episode kicks off an multi-part podcast series on women in the LDS Church.
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054: Nate Oman -- On Messiness, Harvard, the Bloggernacle and Thoughtful Faith
22 februari 2007 · 1 uur 2 min
Born to Sunstone and Dialogue - style parents, Nate Oman was raised to expect"messiness" within both the world, and his Church. After serving a mission in Korea and graduating from BYU, Nate attended Harvard Law School. During law school, Nate became one of the very first Mormon bloggers on the Internet, and is one of the founders of the juggernaut blog timesandseasons.org. Nate is also a positive example of thoughtful LDS faith. Lees meer
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053: The Trolley Square Murders -- An Interview with Witness Matt Lund
17 februari 2007 · 25 min
At 6:44pm on February 13th in Salt Lake City, Utah -- an 18-year-old Salt Lake City resident and Bosnian immigrant named Sulejman Talovic entered Trolley Square mall with a shotgun and began a shooting spree. In the end, 9 people were shot, and 6 were killed, including Talovic himself. One of the witnesses to this event was Matt Lund -- father of 6 children, and member of the LDS Church. This is his story. Today on Mormon Stories. Lees meer
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052: J. Bonner Ritche--On Organizations, Individuals, and Pillars of Thoughtful Faith
16 februari 2007 · 46 min
J. Bonner Ritchie thoughtfully discusses the nature of both organizations and individuals -- and how there must be a healthy tension between the two. He discusses the importance of paradox in a mature and faithful world view -- and provides invaluable tips on how to healthily remain a thinking member of the LDS church. Lees meer
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051: Richard Bushman Part 5 - Final Thoughts (For now)
22 januari 2007 · 40 min
John Dehlin offers some closing thoughts on his time with Brother Bushman, and Dr. Bushman himself provides some final musings on the challenges of dealing with tough Mormon issues. He then concludes with his testimony of Joseph Smith
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050: Richard Bushman Part 4 - Book of Mormon Historicity and the 3 and 8 Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
22 januari 2007 · 44 min
Brother Bushman discusses the historicity of the Book of Mormon, and the credibility of the 3 and 8 Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.
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049: Richard Bushman Part 3 - Joseph Smith and the Translation of the Book of Mormon Pt. 1
22 januari 2007 · 1 uur 5 min
Brother Bushman discusses Joseph Smith's bringing to light of the Book of Mormon, from angel Moroni's visit, to the obtaining of the plates, to the mechanics of the translation process. He also discusses the process of receiving revelation within Mormonism. Lees meer
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048: Richard Bushman Part 2 - The Art of History, Joseph Smith's First Vision Stories, and Joseph's Participation in Folk Magic and Treasure Digging
22 januari 2007 · 1 uur 2 min
In this episode we tackle 4 main topics. First, brother Bushman provides a high level review of the major Joseph Smith biographies that preceded Rough Stone Rolling, including Fawn Brodie's"No man knows my history." Next, brother Bushman discusses the art of writing history, and the challenges involved in trying to arrive at"the facts" and"the truth" for both historians, and readers of history. Finally, we discuss in depth the first 2 of our top 10 tough Joseph Smith issues: 1) The multiple and somewhat varying accounts of Joseph Smith's first vision story, and 2) Joseph Smith's involvement in folk magic and treasure digging. Lees meer
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047: Richard Bushman Part 1 -- Experiences as a Faithful Mormon Historian
22 januari 2007 · 51 min
In part 1 of a multi-part series, Dr. Richard Bushman, the world's foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and early Mormonism and the author of Rough Stone Rolling, discusses his early years--including his struggle with faith as a Harvard undergraduate, his decision to get a PhD in history, and his experiences with Leonard Arrington, Dialogue and Sunstone. He also discusses the role of candid, honest history within the modern LDS Church. Lees meer
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046: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 5 - Anne's Beliefs and Testimony.
16 januari 2007 · 34 min
In part 5 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses her Mormon Fundamentalist beliefs in depth, talks abou the future of Mormon Fundamentalism, and concludes by sharing her testimony with us.
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045: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 4 - Polygamy Gone Wrong and Right.
16 januari 2007 · 30 min
In part 4 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses modern polygamy gone wrong and right.
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044: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 3 - Anne's Story.
16 januari 2007 · 32 min
In part 3 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses her story--recounting how she went from being a traditional member of the LDS Church, BYU graduate, married in the temple, and mother of 3 children--to becoming a practicing Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist--all while remaining active in the LDS church, and raising her children therein. Lees meer
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043: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 2 - The Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism.
16 januari 2007 · 31 min
In part 2 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism after the LDS Church decided to stop teaching plural marriage as an official church doctrine. She also discusses the schism within Mormon Fundamentalism, resulting in the various sects that exist today, in the 21st century. Lees meer
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042: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 1 - The LDS Church's Practice of Polygamy.
16 januari 2007 · 34 min
In part 1 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses the early practice of polygamy within the LDS Church.
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041: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 4 -- Christopher Bigelow, The Early Years.
8 januari 2007 · 54 min
In this episode, Mormon author Christopher Bigelow discusses his early years--from his days as a teenage Dungeons and Dragons publisher, to his 6 years of service as a writer for the Ensign.
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040: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 3 -- Adventures of a Mormon book author -- Christopher Bigelow.
8 januari 2007 · 1 uur 1 min
What's it like to actually try to publish a Mormon-themed book? As an author, how many copies are you likely to sell, and how much money do you stand to make? And how do Mormon authors view the implications of the recent acquisition of Seagull Book and Tapes and Covenant communications by Deseret Book? As we continue part 3 in our series on this acquisition, we interview Christopher Bigelow, president of Zarahemlabooks.com, and author of multiple Mormon themed books, including Mormonism For Dummies and The Mormon Tabernacle Inquirer. Also, while this episode covers Christopher's journey as an author of of Mormon themed books, check out the blog entry for this interview on Mormon Stories.org, for an extended discussion, including more on Christophers early years, and his time as a writer for Ensign magazine. Lees meer
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039: Lowell Bennion--Mormon educator and humanitarian--through the eyes of Mary Lythgoe Bradford (An interview by Stirling Adams).
4 januari 2007 · 52 min
Lowell Bennion is without a doubt one of the most important Mormon figures in the 20th century. Along with T. Edgar Lyon, Lowell Bennion founded the University of Utah LDS Institute, and taught and inspired many of the great Mormon minds of the 20th century, including Eugene England, and many of the founders of Dialogue and Sunstone. Lowell Bennion was also commissioned to author several sunday school and priesthood manuals for the church in the 1950s. His ability to combine spirituality with intellect has been, in many ways, unsurpassed to this day. This interview was produced by Stirling Adams of Provo, UT--and centers around Mary Lythgoe Bradford--a close friend of Brother Bennion, as well as his biographer. Lees meer
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038: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 2-- A Conversation with Kent Larsen (2nd half)
2 januari 2007 · 58 min
Deseret Book recently decided to acquire Seagull Book and Tape and Covenant Communications — 2 of Deseret Book’s top competitors in the LDS book publishing and retail market. In part 2 in a series on this topic, LDS book publisher Kent Larsen discusses the history of the LDS book industry, and his views on the implications of this acquisition. Lees meer
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037: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 1 -- A Conversation with Kent Larsen (1st half)
2 januari 2007 · 1 uur 13 min
Deseret Book recently decided to acquire Seagull Book and Tape and Covenant Communications — 2 of Deseret Book’s top competitors in the LDS book publishing and retail market. In part 1 of a series on this topic, LDS book publisher Kent Larsen discusses the history of the LDS book industry, and his views on the implications of this acquisition. Lees meer
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036: Soldier Slaves Pt. 3 - Jim Parkinson and the Bataan Death March Lawsuit
15 juli 2006 · 45 min
A Mormon Stories classic, originally published July 14, 2006. Lees meer
Part 3 of the Soldier Slaves series with attorney James (Jim) Parkinson, co-author of "Soldier Slaves: Abandoned by the White House, Courts and Congress" — the story of American POWs forced into slave labor by Japanese companies during World War II, and the long legal fight waged on their behalf.
Full episode and show notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/mormon-stories-033-034-and-035-soldier-slaves/
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035: Soldier Slaves Pt. 2--Harold Poole: Mormon and Bataan Death March Survivor
14 juli 2006 · 57 min
In episode 2 of a 3 part series, Jim tells us about Harold Poole--member of the LDS church, and survivor of the Bataan Death March. This episode discusses in detail how Mr. Poole survived one of the most infamous historical events of the 20th century. Lees meer
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034: Soldier Slaves Pt. 1--James Parkinson: Mormon and High-Profile Personal Injury Lawyer
14 juli 2006 · 1 uur 1 min
In episode 1 of a 3 part series, we meet James W. Parkinson--a high profile personal injury lawyer, and a member of the LDS Church. In this episode we discuss Jim's early years in Indio, CA, his early career as a law student and lawyer, his involvement in the"Big Tobacco" settlement, and his introduction to Harold Poole--LDS member and survivor of the Bataan Death March. Lees meer
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033: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 4--Grant's Trial and Disfellowship, Thoughts on the Church's Future, and Closing Testimony
15 mei 2006 · 1 uur 2 min
Grant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 4 of this 4 part series, Grant discusses the early reactions to his book, his trial with the LDS Church for apostacy (which ultimately led to his disfellowship), his thoughts about how the LDS Church might constructively deal with these tough historical issues, and his testimony of how focusing on Christ could benefit all sides of these issues. Lees meer
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032: An Insider's View of Mormon Origins Part 3--An Overview of Mormon Origins by Grant Palmer
15 mei 2006 · 1 uur 23 min
Grant Palmer served as a CES Institute Director and Seminary/Institute Teacher for over 30 years. In part 3 of this 4 part series, Grant takes us through a deep dive into his 1st book--An Insider's View of Mormon Origins. During this episode we cover Joseph Smith's treasure seeking and usage of peep stones, the actual mechanics of the Book of Mormon Process, the actual accounts of the witnesses to the Book of Mormon, the multiple versions of Joseph Smith's First Vision story, and the evolution of the LDS Priesthood accounts. Lees meer