From the early 1840s to 1890, the principle of plural marriage was practiced within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This aspect of history is one we tend to avoid talking about as Latter-day Saints. Perhaps we feel uncomfortable—or maybe even embarrassed—about the past. But how can we look back with respect for our forebearers while also acknowledging and feeling gratitude that polygamy is no longer something that is asked of us? On today’s episode, we talk with Brittany Chapman Nash about polygamy and what we learn from the people who practiced it.
“I think they had different joys and different sorrows than we do, and maybe richer experiences, and different blessings.”
Show Notes
2:45- Interest in Polygamy
4:56- Family Folklore
8:26- A Part of the Story to Own
13:57- Theology of Plural Marriage
19:31- Historical Context
22:47- Lived Polygamy
25:50- Different Joys and Different Sorrows
29:09- Motivated by Faith
31:11- The Role of Agency in Polygamy and Abuses of the Practice
36:01- Assumptions of Intent
41:01- Acting According To Their Convictions
43:16- What It Means For Us Now
48:42- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
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Brittany Chapman Nash: Polygamy and the Church’s Past

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All In joins our community remembering the service filled life of Ardeth Kapp. Please enjoy this episode originally aired March 9, 2022.
Former Young Women General President Ardeth Kapp and her husband Heber went through a lot during their 67 years of marriage before Heber passed away in May 2017. They worked together as president and matron of the Cardston Alberta Temple, were mission leaders of the Canada Vancouver Mission, and dedicated their lives to serving God in every calling in between. The Kapps also faced plenty of ups and downs in their marriage as they struggled with infertility and were never able to have children. In this episode, we speak with Ardeth about true partnership in marriage and learn from her example of how to choose faith and grace through thick and thin.
“We need to be able to reinforce that statement of love and not just assume, ‘We’re getting along okay, we don’t have to repeat it.’ Yes we do have to repeat it!” —Ardeth Kapp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ardeth Kapp: Tried and True Marriage Advice

Savannah Wooden was in high school when, after years of struggling with seizures, she made the difficult decision to have brain surgery that, if successful, would cure her seizures. The surgery was, by that measure, very successful, but in the years since, Savannah has struggled with the byproducts of the surgery. Even then, she can see that the power of the priesthood invited healing into her life that otherwise may not have been possible.
2:13- The First Seizure
4:47- A Possible Surgical Cure
6:11- A Calculated Risk
7:44- Unrecognizable Surroundings
11:34- A Priesthood Blessing
14:03- Aftermath of the Surgery
16:43- Faith Journey
24:35- Memorization After Memory Loss
27:36- “Minor Challenges I Can Handle”
34:00- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“Sometimes God doesn’t remove your problems, He makes a way through them.” —Savannah Wooden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah Wooden: The Physical Healing Power of God

If the walls of the Kirtland Temple could speak, they would tell you what they saw that day—April 3, 1836—when the Living Christ appeared to the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. Still, the temple stands as a witness of the reality of the Resurrection that we celebrate at Easter. Perhaps it is only fitting that the Kirtland Temple reopened under the Church’s ownership this week. On this week’s episode, Elder Kyle S. McKay shares how history and an understanding of our heritage strengthens our own faith.
2:05- A Cowboy at Heart
4:24- Elder Marlin K. Jensen
8:20- Attorney By Trade
11:19- Learning From Church History Professionals
15:56- Approaching Troubling Aspects of Church History
20:33- Jane Manning
25:46- Historic Site Vs. Operational Temple
28:14- Dispensations
31:34- Three Temples
36:33- The Sacrifices of Women
39:33- Why Buy a Replica?
41:25- Relationship with the Community of Christ Church
46:31- God’s Awareness of His Church
48:29- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“He said in back-to-back verses in the Book of Mormon, ‘I am able to do my own work’ and He’s doing it but this is take a child to work day and it is a glorious privilege to be His child and go to work with Him and watch Him do it.” —Kyle S. McKay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle S. McKay: A Witness of a Living Christ and an Ongoing Restoration

Andy Reid is not even done coaching and is already considered to be one of the greatest football coaches of all time. His humble approach to being a leader of men is inspiring and on this week’s episode he shares many of the things that have helped him lead great teams. He also shares insights into the players he has coached who he considers to be truly great.
 
1:30- LaVell Edwards
3:13- Storytelling
5:48- Personality and Patrick Mahomes
9:00- Tammy Reid and the Chiefs
11:32- Overcoming Challenges With Your Spouse
13:55- Priorities
15:30- Things That Start Wars
19:11- NFL Sundays
21:30- Chad Lewis
23:31- Travis Kelce
26:51- Word For The Season
28:41- Taylor Swift
30:54- What Does It Mean To Be All In?
 
“We try the best we can to lead by example but also, leading by example means that you’re following Christ’s teachings.”
 
Links:
Recent Deseret News articles about Coach Reid:
https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2024/03/04/andy-reid-leadership-lessons-travis-kelce-super-bowl/
https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/2/22/24073403/andy-reid-super-bowl-lesson-in-peace/
A journalist and a student: https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/11/15/chiefs-coach-andy-reid-sportswriter-byu-storytelling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Reid: United—Creating Great Teams On and Off the Field

On March 5, 2022, Tamara McFadden received the kind of call every mother hopes to never receive. Her 16-year-old son, Walker, had been killed in a construction accident. In this week’s episode, Tamara explains how she and her family have coped with indescribable grief but she also shares that her confidence in the Savior’s Atonement has given her a firm trust that she will see her son again.
1:17- Family Culture
8:31- A Binding Covenant
13:50- Walker
22:46- Carest Thou Not?
34:32- Polar Opposite Grief
39:55- Peace in Christ
45:02- Asking For Miracles
“Because of Him, we will all live. Like I said before, this isn’t a hope, it’s not a wish, it’s not a desire, it’s not even a belief for me at this point. This is truth.” —Tamara McFadden See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Chapman Nash: Polygamy and the Church’s Past

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