April 6, 1830 “The Church of Christ” is officially organized in Fayette, New York in the home of Peter and Mary Whitmer. Just one month prior, the Book of Mormon had been published. Between then and the Church’s organization believers in the Book of Mormon would meet on weekdays but go to their old churches […]
Learn the amazing story of how the Book of Mormon came forth, and some popular theories. Translation “by the gift and power of God”, printing by E. B. Grandin in Palmyra, NY, its sale, various theories on how Joseph Smith produced the book, how often it speaks of Christ, His several names as stated in
This episode is about Oliver Cowdery and David Whitmer, two of the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon (along with Martin Harris). Both men performed great service in the early days of the restored Church. Both in time separated themselves from the Church and the prophet Joseph Smith. Oliver Cowdery at the end of
Emma’s birth in Harmony, PA (1804), her father Isaac Hale, family more well-to-do than Smiths, meets Joseph, they elope, she has 11 children in all, 5 of which live to maturity, accompanies Joseph to Hill Cumorah, writes for Joseph as he translates plates until Oliver Cowdery is sent, testifies of veracity of Book of Mormon,
Martin Harris’ father (Nathan) has money, his occupation, Martin’s youth in the Quaker church, he manages his father’s business, marries cousin Lucy Harris, war of 1812, becomes “gentleman farmer”, investigates many churches, finally describes himself as an “unchurched Christian”, hires Joseph Smith Sr. and Hyrum, meets Joseph, gives him money for his journey to Harmony,
Joseph Smith’s youth after the First Vision, Porter Rockwell, visit by Moroni, the Hill Cumorah, family discussions about the Nephites, death of Alvin Smith, Joseph meets Martin Harris, marries Emma Hale, translation of the plates, publishing of the Book of Mormon, popular theories on how it came to be, etc. Thanks for being here! YouTube
Birth of Joseph Smith, what brought the Smiths to move to Palmyra (“the Cradle of the Restoration”), Caleb Howard, Joseph is carried to Palmyra by a stranger, Joseph Senior’s occupation, the Smith Farm, the Burned-Over District, Reverend George Lane and James 1:5, the Sacred Grove, the First Vision, accounts of the First Vision, the original
Little intro to the podcast, the status of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints today (2020’s) then Susan tells us about the spiritual gifts of some of Joseph Smith’s ancestors, including John Lathrop, Asael Smith, Solomon Mack, Joseph Smith Sr., and Lucy Mack. Thanks for being here! YouTube (Video) Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon
A taste of what the podcast is like and some of the topics we’ll cover. 26 episodes total, covering the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the lifetime of the prophet Joseph Smith. We hope you’ll join us! YouTube (Video) Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music YouTube Music Website Facebook Instagram
