Mormon Battalion – Part 1 Early Latter-day Saint Migration Context The calling of the Mormon Battalion is inseparable from the national and international tensions of the 1840s. Before Joseph Smith’s death, the Saints were already exploring options to leave the United States. Under Joseph’s direction, the Council of Fifty evaluated potential settlement locations outside U.S. … Read more
Dead and in Hell (Mormon Battalion) Part 1, 2 and 3 provides a comprehensive examination of the experiences faced by the Mormon Battalion during their arduous journey. The narrative delves into the challenges encountered by these individuals, highlighting their resilience and determination amidst adversity. Through meticulous research, the document sheds light on the historical significance … Read more
The Latter-day Saint Exodus and Fear of Federal Intervention (1846) As the Latter-day Saints moved west in early 1846, they did so believing federal intervention was imminent. Members had repeatedly been warned that an army was coming to stop their migration. Many viewed the United States government as hostile because it had failed to protect … Read more
Early Historical Sources and the Study of Church Origins Season 5, Episode 9 turns again to the earliest historical sources of the Restoration and immerses the reader in the world of Joseph Smith, the apostles who followed him, and the doctrinal tensions that emerged as the Church grew. The podcast uses original journals and records—especially … Read more