S1E43 D&C 32

In this episode, we trace the “Lamanite mission” of Oliver Cowdery, Peter Whitmer Jr., Parley P. Pratt, and Ziba Peterson, and show how one short revelation catalyzed the Kirtland explosion: from roughly 100 members to hundreds more in weeks. Along the way we detour (productively) through Alexander Campbell, Sidney Rigdon, and why the term “Reformed Baptist” muddies more than it clarifies. We contrast Calvinist and Arminian currents, ask where ministerial authority comes from, and read Parley Pratt’s own words, his all-night wrestle with the Book of Mormon and his encounter with Hyrum Smith. We also tackle the “problem of evil,” ex nihilo creation, and why early Christian enemies calling believers “atheists” mirrors modern misreadings of Latter-day Saint doctrine.   Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2027: ⁠ ⁠https://standardoftruth.com/tours⁠ Our 2026 tours are sold out, but if you would like to join us in the future here is a link to our 2027 tours: ⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com⁠   If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com