prophetic leadership

Missionary Madness and Brigham Young’s Leadership

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Brigham Young

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

Mormon Battalion History and the Question: Are “Mormons” Christian?

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The Angel Raphael and Other Ninja Turtles - Read the Truth

Are “Mormons” Christian? – Part 1 President Polk’s Motive for the Mormon Battalion It was long assumed that President James K. Polk called for the Mormon Battalion out of military necessity and that the Saints responded patriotically. Traditional narratives describe this as mutually beneficial: the U.S. gained troops for the Mexican-American War, and the Saints … Read more