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The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.
In this episode, we inch ever closer to identifying the US President that Brigham Young said was dead and in hell.
Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): Gerrit discusses D&C 107
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Rex’s Elders Quorum President’s Show Notes:
06:03 – First historical example discussed and reactions.
08:04 – Hosts compare perspectives and clarify early details.
10:07 – Beginning of doctrinal discussion with audience tie-ins.
12:10 – Close reading of a historical source with commentary.
14:13 – Analysis continues with theological implications.
16:11 – Host insights on interpretation and cultural context.
18:13 – Comparison of events and how they shaped beliefs.
20:16 – Transition into related doctrine and historical figures.
22:19 – Examples illustrating the broader argument.
24:21 – Reflections on interpretation challenges.
26:23 – Stories and applications to modern understanding.
28:26 – Hosts debate nuance and context around the text.
30:29 – Historical anecdotes supporting key points.
32:31 – Doctrinal implications revisited in greater detail.
34:33 – Questions from one host, answers from the other.
36:35 – Continued analysis with new textual evidence.
38:37 – Transition toward audience application and insights.
40:39 – Lively back-and-forth clarifying interpretations.
42:41 – Broader lessons drawn from the historical record.
44:43 – Anecdotes illustrating theological points.
46:45 – Hosts emphasize takeaways and significance.
48:47 – Final textual comparisons and reflection.
50:49 – 52:50 — Application to modern faith practice.
Standard of Truth
The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.