Mormon History Podcast

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This episode delves into the complexities surrounding Joseph Smith’s “Happiness Letter” and its connection to his marriage proposal to Nancy Rigdon.

We begin by examining how the letter is used today within the LDS Church as a testament to the virtues of obedience and the pursuit of divine happiness.

We then shift to the historical context of 1842 Nauvoo, exploring the secretive introduction of polygamy and Joseph Smith’s rationale for such practices.

The narrative follows Nancy Rigdon’s defiance and the ensuing fallout, illustrating the broader implications for early Mormonism and how these events shaped perceptions of leadership, doctrine, and moral boundaries within the church.

Today we look through the evolution of the Godhead within the LDS Church (Mormon). Has the belief always been 3 distinct beings or did it change from throughout the years?

What evidence if any do we have of these changes and this evolution?

1830 Book of Mormon

1835 Doctrine and Covenants

1837 Book of Mormon

1842 Book of Abraham

1844 King Follet Sermon

1852 Adam-God Doctrine

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On today's episode, we talk about the clash between Orson Pratt and Brigham Young regarding the Adam-God Doctrine that was introduced to the world in 1852.

We read letters, diaries and go through the disagreements between the two of them.