Monday Morning LDS Religion Class

In the 30's, a serious culture war broke out between conservatives and moderns about how to teach the rising generation. How it played out echoes the same battle today.

Joseph Fielding Smith and BH Roberts disagreed over a great many topics. None were more of a battle than Science and Faith. The Book of Mormon research was another: critical reading and a more faithful reading.

The story of BH Roberts is tragic as it is inspiring. How did he rise above being left in England at 5 by an overwhelmed mother to become one of our greatest writers and scholars? Here are the stories.

Over time, Joseph Smith saw the purpose and function of the temple quite differently. It expanded with each revelation. By the 20th Century, it had changed yet again.. Join us for this fascinating journey.

Between 1916 and 1918, Joseph F. Smith had several remarkable visions in the spirit world. They still define how we see the spirit world today. In the Presence of the Divine is among the most powerful general conference talks ever given.

President Joseph F. Smith sat for 4 days, being questioned by the US Senate. His answers, his response was helpful in lifting the church out of darkness.

After the recent shootings of Charley Kirk and Michigan, we search for peace. This special class focused on recovering from those events.

No greater issue has plagued the church than plural marriage. Its roots and endings are also important to sort through. Join us on this adventure.

In 1894, Pres Wilford Woodruff received a revelation that changed the way temples are administered to today. It also altered the way we view the spirit world. In addition, it also highlighted the way church leaders in the 1800's viewed a number of doctrinal issues before greater light and knowledge was received.

The Pearl of Great Price contains the most important core doctrines in the Plan of Happiness. How we got it is a story of faith and power.

Joseph Smith's main focus was not the restoration of a church, it was the redemption of Israel and the establishment of Zion. Simply trying to get to heaven is short changing everyone. Here is a parable that speaks to that...

The reason God's people are to keep the commandments has changed over the centuries. This was based on false ideas that go back to 400 AD. So, what is the real reason? Its just love.

What did Joseph Smith teach about the afterlife? That's a hard question because it evolved as he had more light and knowledge.

Doubts can be uncomfortable. They can also lead to greater knowledge and understanding. Use those doubts to build faith and trust in God.

There are several models for the location of the Nephite story. What are the evidences?

Come Follow Me summer addition: Sections 51 and 52, given to the Saints leaving for Missouri. What were their specific challenges?

Are you a "handbook" person or a "mercy" person? Iron Rod or Liahona Saint? Staying balanced is hard!! ...but doable!

New and accurate information is available from Richard Turley and Barbara Jones Brown. Lets examine what they found.

Two powerful stories arise out of the Utah War: Thomas Kane's rescue and the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Both shaped the church in powerful ways.

The 1978 Revelation restoring blacks to the priesthood was an amazing process by Spencer W. KImball. The steps behind the scenes are even more so.

In 1852, Brigham Young banned saints with African roots from the blessings of the priesthood. The story of how this came to be requires a close look at our history and society.

In order to cross a continent, the Saints had to organize well. Plural marriage and the temple gave them that structure. Bringing the quorum along in the process took some work, however.

In the heartbreaking journal of Newel Knight, we see the saints struggling to leave Nauvoo while mobs continue to attack.

After the death of Joseph Smith, the church struggled to know who should replace him. And what the church would look like. Brigham's mistake was fortunate and timely.

The death of Joseph Smith was caused by a wide variety of reasons. Some details hidden for many years. Join us as we explore the reasons and the results of his death.