George Albert Smith’s Apocalyptic Vision

Apocalyptic vision: the brink of destruction

A World Standing at the Edge of Conflict In the years following the devastation of the Second World War, global anxiety remained a constant companion to daily life. Nations were rebuilding, the memory of atomic destruction was still fresh, and a new geopolitical rivalry was beginning to cast its shadow across the earth. As the … Read more

Secret Ways to Prepare for the Second Coming

Second Coming and trials of faith

Faithfulness and Apostasy in Early Church History Throughout the early decades of the Restoration, many Saints faced profound spiritual and emotional challenges as friends, family members, and even respected leaders left the Church. The episode recalls several stories illustrating how difficult such departures could be. Thomas B. Marsh—one of the original Twelve Apostles—left the Church … Read more