In the St. George Temple, President Wilford Woodruff had an unforgettable spiritual experience: the Founding Fathers of the United States, including the signers of the Declaration of Independence, appeared to him and asked him to perform their temple ordinances. For two days and two nights, these "choice spirits" conversed with him, leaving Wilford with a profound conviction — men who never had the chance to accept the restored gospel in mortality had embraced it in the spirit world.
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In this episode, we explore:
✨ What Wilford Woodruff taught about this remarkable visitation
✨ Why he believed the Founding Fathers were inspired by God to establish this nation
✨ What this experience reveals about temple work and the spirit world
✨ How the dead accept the gospel and receive ordinances performed on their behalf

This is a powerful reminder that temple work is not just about our own ancestors — it's part of God's plan to redeem all of His children, even those who shaped the destiny of nations.


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Wilford Woodruff Papers (wilfordwoodruffpapers.org): https://wilfordwoodruffpapers.org/wilford-woodruff-founding-fathers)

Richard O. Cowan and Clinton D. Christensen, "The First Temple Completed in Utah," in Temples in the Tops of the Mountains: Sacred Houses of the Lord in Utah (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book), 26–43.

Journal of Discourses, 19:229

Brigham Young Granddaughters Association: https://www.brighamyounggranddaughters.org/bygablog/2020/3/7/getting-to-know-lucy-bigelow)



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What if someone on the other side of the veil is waiting for you to notice them?
In this episode, Tia sits down with Ricelli Mordecai, who shares the remarkable story of a dream that changed everything — her best friend, who had passed away, appeared to her asking for her temple work to be done. What happened after Ricelli chose to act on that dream is nothing short of a miracle, and a powerful reminder that those who have passed are still watching over — and waiting on — us.
This conversation is also a masterclass in how to recognize personal revelation — Ricelli and Tia dig into the many ways the gift of revelation shows up in our lives: through dreams, promptings, feelings, and quiet nudges we sometimes overlook. Whether you're hoping to better understand your own dreams and promptings, or you're simply curious what it looks like when heaven reaches across the veil to guide us, this episode offers real, faith-building answers.
If you've ever wondered whether your loved ones on the other side are aware of your covenant work — or how to better recognize personal revelation in your own life — this episode is for you.


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We are living in a world where there is a constant stream of negativity and chaos. Anxiety is the new normal for most. There are a myriad of treatments and opinions about how anxiety should be treated. There is help in the Gathering of Israel that goes unnoticed by most. Jordan Liston testifies that as he gathers Israel and seeks to help those on the other side of the veil through prayer, he has found that his anxiety has lessened and is more manageable as the veil parts in behalf of his ancestors.  The Gathering of Israel is an outward turning of hearts, which shifts the focus from oneself to those who cannot help themselves. This turning allows the power of Jesus Christ to strengthen our own mental and emotional challenges, through the priesthood power of our ancestors. We help them and they in turn help us.

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 In this Gathering Academy episode, Colette testifies of a recent Thinning of the Veil experience as this ancestor was found in a most surprising way. She also covers the new QR code feature on FamilySearch that can make lost usernames and passwords a thing of the past. Do you a have GEDCOM file? FamilySearch has made it easier than ever to transfer that information into the Tree System. Colette wraps up with some easy tips to make your family history more enjoyable.

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Solomon's temple was truly a sight to behold. For the children of Israel who lived during that time it became a permanent house of worship that reminded them that the divine presence was ever near. The symbols that were purposefully carved into the building itself can teach us about the Savior, Jesus Christ, and our role as Gatherers in the last days.  Even the most hidden symbols of Solomon's Temple point to the glorious fulfilling of the Abrahamic Covenant in our day in latter day temples. What can we learn about ourselves in the pillars and Palm Trees that adorned the temple of Solomon? Much more than you probably think.

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Are you overwhelmed with a box full of family history information that needs to be put in FamilySearch? Are you confused on the new policies about temple reservations on Family Search? In this episode, Colette, addresses these specific concerns and teaches easier ways to stay on top of overwhelming piles of treasured information and how to navigate the changing policies of reserving temple names. 

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Jared White understands the plight of those who are in prison on the other side of the veil. He himself, has experienced what must be similar feelings to those ancestors who want to be freed from their own personal darkness. During his years in prison, he learned  that God was always near and that the Savior was walking him through the lessons that needed to be learned. Through the grace of the Savior and many ministering angels on this side of the veil, he was able to finally experience the joys of freedom. Through it all, his kids supported him during those very soul stretching periods. The call to release those in the Spirit World who were in prison became increasingly louder as he felt drawn to help.  With the aide of his children on both sides of the veil, he has become a savior through the Gathering of Israel, setting free many who were lost.

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Brian Hall has always felt a pull to help his ancestors and has involved his children in the process as well.  Brian and his wife began with teaching them how to index and other family history related activities. When Brian realized that he could pray to know who needs help on the other side of the veil, he decided to give it a try. After having his own thinning of the veil experience on behalf of an ancestor on the the other side of the veil, he knew he needed to teach his children to do the same. His two sons, Seth and Dallas had faith in what their father had experienced and they both wanted to receive revelation on behalf of an ancestor as their father had. Both boys had a revelatory experience and are now busily engaged in the work of the Gathering. Seth's temple worship has become more meaningful and Dallas, who's only eight, gives the names to his brother and Dad to do the work of their waiting ancestor. Serving in the temple has become a family affair on both sides of the veil.

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When trying to locate more information and details in genealogical research there are often underused tools available. In this episode Colette walks you through her process of locating the harder to find information using tools that many do not know about. In her Swedish line she demonstrates the benefits of using community history books and teaches ways to research more effectively in FamilySearch. And now that Ancestry has a new AI tool available, the common headaches and frustration of doing family history work become things of the past.

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Brian Hall has always felt a pull to help his ancestors and has involved his children in the process as well.  Brian and his wife began with teaching them how to index and other family history related activities. When Brian realized that he could pray to know who needs help on the other side of the veil, he decided to give it a try. After having his own thinning of the veil experience on behalf of an ancestor on the the other side of the veil, he knew he needed to teach his children to do the same. His two sons, Seth and Dallas had faith in what their father had experienced and they both wanted to receive revelation on behalf of an ancestor as their father had. Both boys had a revelatory experience and are now busily engaged in the work of the Gathering. Seth's temple worship has become more meaningful and Dallas, who's only eight, gives the names to his brother and Dad to do the work of their waiting ancestor. Serving in the temple has become a family affair on both sides of the veil.

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