Saints Podcast

In this week's episode we discuss the harrowing story of Johan Dorius, a missionary serving in Norway, and his soul-stirring defense in front of a skeptical judge.

In this week's episode Tyson Thorpe from the Church History Department joins us to talk about the first petition for Utah statehood.

In this episode Chad Orton explores what it meant to be called as a California gold missionary in 1849.

In this week's episode Nathan Waite discusses Oliver Cowdery's return to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his journey west to join the Saints.

In this week's episode Jennifer Lund explores the desperate circumstances that faced the early Saints after crop failures, frost, and infestation by so-called "Mormon Crickets."

In today's episode Emily Crumpton explains when and where the First Presidency was reorganized after the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.

In today's episode Mark Staker helps illuminate the history of early African-American members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this episode Jake Olmstead reviews the first few days when the vanguard company arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. Jake helps disambiguate between lore and the historical record.

In today's episode Eric Smith helps explain the covenant that the early saints made to ensure that all, including the very poor, could make.

Brandon Metcalf is a researcher and writer with the Church History Department. In today's episode Brandon explains why Brigham Young and other Church leaders were concerned about the early saints going back and forth from the trail to Nauvoo.

Jed Woodworth is the Managing Historian for the Saints project. In today's episode Jed explains how the migration from Nauvoo began with saints heading west and east.

Welcome to Season 2 of the Saints podcast. We are excited to be back! In our inaugural episode we talk with Church Historian and Recorder, Elder LeGrand R. Curtis Jr. about the reception of Saints volume 1 and what to expect in volume 2.

Ben Godfrey, Sarah Eyring and Scott Hales, the Senior Story Editor for the Saints Project, talk about their favorite parts of Saints Volume 1. What did we learn? Who are the favorite people we met along the way?

The Nauvoo Charter is repealed leaving the saints with no official government or police force. Sydney Rigdon is excommunicated. Faced with uncertainty the Lord gives direction through Brigham Young, "Stay and finish the Temple."

The Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum are killed while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois. Several individuals offer themselves up as leaders for the Church.

William Law and others conspire to kill Joseph Smith. Joseph reveals new doctrine about the potential of humankind in a funeral sermon for King Follett.

Joseph Smith announces his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States under a platform of religious liberty for all.

Plural Marriage in Nauvoo tests the faith of Church members and leaders including Joseph Smith's wife Emma Hale Smith and his brother Hyrum.

Joseph is taken to Springfield, Illinois for trial. His appearance fascinates its citizens, including one Mary Todd Lincoln

The founding of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo - Margaret Cook's desire to contribute to the effort of building the Nauvoo Temple leads to the organization of the Female Relief Society of Nauvoo.

In England, newlywed Mary Davis loses her husband to mob violence but courageously sets sail for Nauvoo on her own.

Joseph Smith speaks at the funeral of Seymour Brunson and introduces proxy baptism for the dead.

The Saints move to Commerce, Illinois. Sickness envelops the settlers. Joseph travels to Washington, D.C. seeking restitution from President Martin Van Buren for the losses in Missouri.

Joseph Smith is imprisoned in Liberty Jail, accused of treason. In this low point in his life and in the lives of the faithful Saints, the Lord shares a personal yet universal message of comfort.

Missouri Militia General refuses to kill innocent Latter-day Saint Men. Joseph Smith rebukes the vile guards in the Richmond Prison. Amanda Barnes Smith sees her son miraculously healed from the wound he received at Hawn's Mill.