In this week's podcast, we continue our discussion of the "White Horse Prophecy”. We also talk about a lesser-known dream/vision by John Taylor that has gained recent popularity in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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In this week's podcast, we discuss the "White Horse Prophecy”. In 1843 Edwin Rushton claims that the Prophet Joseph Smith received a prophecy that the US Constitution would one day "hang like a thread" but be saved by Latter-day Saints.

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In this week's episode we talk about some of the earliest converts to the Church and the problems that come when there isn't a handbook to provide direction.

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As we start Season 2 of the Standard of Truth Podcast we begin with a discussion around the context of Joseph Smith receiving The Book of Moses in June of 1830. Gerrit goes through Moses Chapter 1 and talks about the radical nature of the revelations received. The understanding of both the nature of God and the nature of Mankind are turned on their head in this early revelation.

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In Part 3 of our discussion on the Council of Fifty, we discuss the role of Brigham Young after the death of Joseph Smith and the Saints' plan to leave the United States. Gerrit also shares a story about Porter Rockwell.

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Merry Christmas

Richard does quite a bit more talking in this episode than in other episodes and he felt it was important to provide a disclaimer so that you are aware that you are about to waste your time and not listen.

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In part 2 of our discussion of the Council of Fifty and the lost teachings found in the minute books of that organization, we discuss some of the harsh feelings the Saints felt after Joseph's murder.  The continued mob violence against the Saints in 1845 further alienated them from the United States and gave them greater resolve to leave the nation.  One of the council members featured in this discussion is Porter Rockwell, and some of the things he has to say in these council meetings.

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In this episode, we talk about the Council of Fifty. The Council of Fifty was an organization created by Joseph Smith in early 1844 to help the Saints find a new place to live, somewhere outside of the boundaries of the United States where they could be free from persecution. The Council was tasked with crafting the Constitution for the Kingdom of God on earth that they intended to found wherever they went. The minutes of the Council meetings contain previously unknown teachings of Joseph Smith and others.

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During the Christmas season, believers talk more about angels than they usually do.  Latter-day Saints might not know just how radically different their understanding of angels is from the beliefs of other Christians.  Joseph Smith received many revelations that provided a new understanding of angels.

The article referenced in the episode is called "The Development of Winged Angels in Early Christian Art" by Dr. Therese Martin and the link is below:

https://digital.csic.es/bitstream/10261/17726/1/eserv.pdf

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Part 3 of our examination of the Joseph Smith's decision to run for President of the United States.  In this final segment we examine Joseph Smith's radical presidential platform in detail.

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