The Standard of Truth Has Been Erected

Joseph Smith raising the Standard of Truth banner, symbolizing the Restoration, missionary work, and global gathering of Israel in early Latter-day Saint history.”

The Question Being Answered A listener asks about the context and setting in which Joseph Smith gave the famous “Standard of Truth” statement. They want to know whether it came from a sermon, a revelation, or perhaps a response to a newspaper inquiry, and where and when the declaration was first delivered. The episode explains … Read more

Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?

Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? - Read the Truth

Introduction Across the history of the Restoration, countless events—some dramatic, others subtle—have illustrated a divine pattern: God prepares solutions long before His children recognize their need for them. This episode explores how miracles often unfold quietly, through timing, circumstances, and the faithfulness of individuals who may not understand why their contributions matter. From Joseph Smith’s … Read more

Why Me? Contemplation in golden light

Why Me?Contemplation in golden light

Feeling Alone in Faith Many members of the Church today experience the painful feeling that people around them—friends, siblings, spouses, or even parents—are stepping away from the faith. When this happens, it can create the profound sense of being left behind or standing alone. This feeling is not new in Christian history. Believers in the … Read more

Peter, James, and John

Peter, James, and John in unity

Question About the Illuminati and the Temple A missionary reported teaching a family whose father once investigated the Church and had prepared for baptism. Before his baptism, he watched an illegal video of the temple endowment online. Disturbed by what he saw and by perceived similarities to other religious rites, he asked a member why … Read more