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The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.
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Treaty of Paris (premium CTRI)
Gerrit begins the episode by discussing the end of the battle of Yorktown. The Battle of Yorktown was a major turning point in the war, but the Treaty of Paris won’t be signed for another 684 days. Richard has such a poor understanding of the metric system that he thought Lord Charles Cornwallis was 2 feet 5 inches tall (74.9 centimeters).
Gerrit’s quote of the show: “I can't think of anything more litigious than the Chumbawumba estate”
Richard’s quote of the show: “What tough guy do you know named Rodney?
The World Turned Upside Down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-eSGMlxx5I
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Sword of Laban
As Gerrit and Richard return from several weeks of Church history tours there is much to discuss. Because of this, we wanted to provide a full Rex’s Elders Quorum President Warning that we begin our discussion of the Sword of Laban 42 minutes and 18 seconds into the episode.
In this episode, we talk about our exploits on our recent Standard of Truth Tour. Have you ever wondered what it means to out kick your coverage or what a coffin corner punt is? You are in luck, Gerrit gives a great description. We read several litner emails and because the people cry out we also talk about the Sword of Laban and Gerrit explains why he believes it was shown to the Prophet Joseph Smith.
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Joseph Smith's Leg Surgery (premium JSR)
What does brandy, a black bean crunch wrap supreme, and a leg surgery have in common? In this episode, we discuss the infection in Joseph Smith’s leg and the incredible “coincidences” that occur to save Joseph’s life. We discuss the Word of Wisdom and the alcohol content of several adult beverages. As we celebrate Father’s Day Gerrit talks about the kind of father Jospeh Smith Sr. was and the bond he has with Joseph Smith Jr.
English Wine Cask Units: https://i.redd.it/ooi8hn5ebpt81.png
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Top Villains of the Restoration
This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience on the banks of the Mississippi River in Keokuk, Iowa. In this episode, we answer questions from the litners that are on the Standard of Truth Tour in Missouri and Illinois.
Question: An LDS press was destroyed in Independence, but it was a big deal when the City of Nauvoo destroyed the Nauvoo Expositor. Other than LDS bias why was it different or was it different?
Question: How can we start a Mormon Reparations movement?
Question: Gerrit, Disney has their top 10 villains. Who would you say are the top 10 villains of the restoration? I’m guessing Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, John C Bennett, Gov Boggs, Thomas Marsh, George Hinkle, and Thomas Sharp would make the list. How does that align with your list? Who else should be added?
Aaron Burr Got Milk commercial was directed by Michael Bay even though Richard said it was Jerry Bruckheimer - https://youtu.be/OLSsswr6z9Y?si=mkukF0qy5Ho-rawr
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Hamilton Doesn’t Throw Away His Shot (premium CTRI)
In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the battle of Yorktown. Alexander Hamilton's military service is discussed and Gerrit makes fun of Richard getting his hand stuck in a rental car for 45 minutes.
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Anti Mormon Legislation
From the shadow of the Hill Cumorah, we bring you questions and answer recordings in front of a live Standard of Truth Tour audience. Below are the questions that led the discussion for this episode:
Who was Joseph Smith going to have as his vice-presidential running mate?
How frequently did Church members gather for a “sacrament” meeting from 1830 to the end of the Nauvoo period?
What is the Mount Rushmore of Restored Gospel doctrines/teachings?
We know the plates were stored in a stone box (or at least stones arranged together to contain plates when buried). Are there any accounts of anyone finding the empty stone box? Surely, individuals have tried to find the box, maybe even the antis in their zeal to prove there ”never had been a stone box, hence never plates”. Perhaps, the box was destroyed by an angel or even Joseph as it was no longer pertinent to anything.
Taylor, the brother of the lady who emailed you when she was in labor, asked for further elaboration on the laws that were passed/attempted to pass around eradicating the early members of the church/pioneers…and of course, polygamy.
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