S5E51 Dead and in Hell Part 8 (and Official Declaration 1)
In this episode, Gerrit discusses the back and forth between Joseph Smith III and Joseph F. Smith (remember the F) on th...
Standard of Truth
A podcast hosted by historian Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, where we explore the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the life and teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. They examine the original historical sources and provide context for events of the past. They approach the history of the church with faith, expertise, and humor.
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In this episode, we discuss D&C Section 137 and the lessons found in D&C 137:5-7, specifically the faith shown b...
S5B15 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 3
In part three we talk about some of the differing accounts surrounding just how and when Joseph Smith died at Carthage,...
S5B14 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 2
In part two of our special podcast commemorating the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith we continue to discuss the events...
S5B13 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 1
We honor the anniversary of the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and the attempted murders of John Taylor and Willard R...
S5B15 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 3
In part three we talk about some of the differing accounts surrounding just how and when Joseph Smith died at Carthage,...
S5B14 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 2
In part two of our special podcast commemorating the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith we continue to discuss the events...
S5B13 Kristy’s KorneЯ - D&C 135 Part 1
We honor the anniversary of the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and the attempted murders of John Taylor and Willard R...
S5E49 Dead and in Hell Part 7
Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we discuss how do we actually know Heavenly Father has a physical body and what Jos...
S5E48 Dead and in Hell Part 6
In this episode, we answer a missionary email about a father who left the Church and won’t leave it alone. We also conti...