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A 360-degree view of Mormonism. We interview the best Mormon scholars, scientists, and clergy from all restoration branches, including LDS, Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, Temple Lot, Remnant, etc.

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Nauvoo-Era Polygamy Evidence (Part 5 of 10 Mark Tensmeyer)

Posted March 2, 202200:24:27

What polygamy evidence is there in the Nauvoo period? Mark Tensmeyer will tell us about the Sarah Pratt case, Hyrum Smith before the high council, and...

4 Types of Polygamy Evidence from Nauvoo (Part 4 of 10)

Posted February 28, 202200:23:03

I think most people agree that polygamy was practiced secretly in Nauvoo.  Polygamy skeptics like to blame it on Brigham Young, but even if that were...

Did Cochranites Start Mormon Polygamy? (Part 3 of 10)

Posted February 25, 202200:24:44

Polygamy skeptics claim that a religious group out of Maine introduced LDS apostles about spiritual wifery, and those apostles (not Joseph) introduced...

RLDS positions on Joseph’s Polygamy (Part 2 of 10)

Posted February 23, 202200:17:14

The RLDS Church has historically claimed Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy.  We’ll talk about Joseph Smith, III’s views on the topic, as well...

Examining Polygamy Skeptics Claims (Part 1 of 10 Mark Tensmeyer)

Posted February 21, 202200:28:44

In a conversation with Denver Snuffer, he claimed that if we threw out all evidence after Joseph Smith died, there is little evidence Joseph practiced...