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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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Baptism Required for Salvation
In this episode, we discuss the claim made by the pastor at Alvin Smith’s funeral that Alvin was in hell because he wasn’t baptized. We go on to discuss the role that baptism plays for other Christians and Latter-day Saints.
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From Luther to Polygamy (premium JSR)
In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of Luther's revolt against Catholic theology and the rise of radical reformers who saw Luther as being too Catholic still. The Anabaptists represent the most radical wing of the Protestant Reformation.
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Colonizing the Holy Land
In this episode, we discuss the bizarre conclusion to George Adams attempts to found a Church prepared for the Second Coming and Richard learns that at least one 13-year-old listens just for his sports references.
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The Battle of Bunker Hill (premium CTRI)
After the first sparks of conflict at Lexington, General Gage tries to sweep patriot defenders from the hills across the river from Boston. Here, at Breed's Hill/Bunker Hill, the British believed that they would be able to drive the untrained minutemen from the heights, but suffering crushing casualties that turned the battle into a Pyrrhic victory.
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Apostles, Apostates, and Apothecaries: George Adams
In this week’s episode, a listener’s question about the Council of Fifty leads us to a discussion of George Adams and a blistering letter from his brother Elias over the James Strang controversy.
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Palmyra Part 4: Grandin Print Shop (premium HPFOP)
In this episode, we discuss the events leading up to the printing of the Book of Mormon and provide additional context to the sacrifice Martin Harris makes in funding the enormous undertaking.
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Customer Reviews
Informative, Fascinating and Entertaining
My daughter-in-law recommended this podcast and I can’t thank her enough. I decided to start with episode 1 and I’m happy I did (I’m “in” on the inside jokes). Always insightful and interesting, each episode has me looking forward to the next. Highly recommended.
Thanks for the inspiration
I have learned a lot about church history and a lot about how to view and analyze the historical claims of others. It is really helpful to be able recognize the true historians who are respectful and responsible in their use of the past. I am extremely grateful that there are knowledgeable and faithful men like Dr Dirkmaat and soon to be Dr Leduc
Testimony building
The testimonies shared by both Gerrit and Richard are worth every minute of each episode. In addition, I get to learn and understand more about the history of the Church. Thank you so much for sharing!!!