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Whitmer Cast episodes

  • 19- The Publications of Joseph Spencer

    Katherine Pollock interviews BYU scholar Joseph Spencer on several of his publications, including a chapter comparing Community of Christ and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints editions of the Book of Mormon and his newest book A Word in Season: Isaiah’s Reception in the Book of Mormon (University of Illinois Press).

    22 min
  • 18- Gnostic Mormonism with Mike LeCheminant

    A session from our 50th Anniversary meeting entitled “Gnostic Mormonism: The History and Scriptures of Three Gnostic Branches of the Latter Day Saint Movement,” presented by Mike LeCheminant.  In this session, Mike discusses the Scriptures and beliefs of three lesser known branches of the Smith-Rigdon Movement.

    1 hr 5 min
  • WC Ep 17 - Joseph Johnstun on Nauvoo

    Host Jason R. Smith talks with historian Joseph Johnstun about Nauvoo, the death and tomb of Joseph Smith, as well as his thoughts about the recent purchase of historic properties in Kirtland and Nauvoo by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    43 min
  • Whitmer Cast Episode 15: Restoration(s): Scholars in Dialogue from Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    This new book contains reflections from two groups of scholars who both trace their beginnings to the early Saints who built the Kirtland Temple. They come from the two largest branches of the Restoration Movement, Community of Christ and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have often found themselves on the opposite sides of many issues. They may both be part of the same original family, but, like many families, regretfully divided with contention and bad feelings.  The conversation between the scholars from both movements began tentatively in 2016. We both carried many misunderstandings and misconceptions into our first conversations. Over time we gradually grew to respect each other, and even became comfortable enough to engage in some good-natured teasing in our fellowship together. This book is filled with honest, frank conversations but also collegiality and friendship.  This dialogue is about bringing together informed scholars from the two churches working together, with goodwill, to accurately understand each other.
    Featuring
    Sherry Morain, Lachlan Mackay, Scott Esplin, Katherine Hill, David Howlett, Maclane Heward, Matthew Frizzell, Taunalyn Ford, Richard Moore, Alonzo Gaskill, and Casey Paul Griffiths

    51 min
  • Whitmer Cast Episode 12: Folklore with Christopher and Christine Blythe

    Magen Edvalson interviews Christine Blythe and Christopher James Blythe about their shared interest in Mormon folklore as well as the Blythes new podcast, Angels and Seerstones. 

    Christine is the Executive Director of the Mormon History Association and Chris is an Assistant Professor of English at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT.


    59 min
  • Whitmer Cast Episode 11: American Zion with Benjamin E. Park

    Host Makoto Hunter interviews Dr. Benjamin E. Park, Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston University, about his upcoming book American Zion: A New History of Mormonism (forthcoming from Liveright).  Park discusses the spread of Mormonism from its very American beginnings as well as its impact on American history and culture.

    43 min

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In reflection of our annual conference, Whitmer Cast will bring you a cornucopia of podcast hosts, essays, and historians to share the joy of restoration history with a broader audience. As the first…