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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 discuss the most recent General Conference, Thomas B. Marsh’s prescription to avoid apostasy after apostasy and his return to the Church, and why “Mormons” are viewed as a cult.
Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): D&C 112
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Rex’s Elders Quorum President’s Show Notes:
01:31 – Gerrit reflects on empathy and family teachings from Conference.
03:05 – Discussion on emotional reactions to doctrines about marriage and family.
04:30 – Sports-team loyalty as an analogy for emotional reasoning in faith.
07:50 – Mercy and gratitude; Richard’s emotional takeaway from Conference.
08:45 – Cajun-seasoning humor from Elder Amos’ talk; lighthearted recap.
09:30 – Listener email from Mindy, stake RS president; Kristy’s KorneЯ intro.
13:45 – Doctrine & Covenants 112: Thomas B. Marsh revelation overview.
20:40 – Marsh’s pride, Kirtland apostasy, and “rebel not against my servant Joseph.”
23:15 – Missouri conflicts; Marsh’s eventual apostasy and later return.
25:30 – Reading Marsh’s handwritten “Prescription for Apostasy.”
28:55 – Bishop Jepson’s email; humor about accidental promotions.
30:31 – Running joke: the show’s “power” to make listeners bishops.
33:45 – Panama missionary asks why God allows apostasy
36:37 – Gerrit explains apostasy, agency, and salvation for the dead.
42:14 – Couple in hospital email: garments and “Mormons as a cult” questions.
48:41 – History of sacred clothing and the Protestant Reformation.
53:30 – Catholic vs. evangelical views on sacred garments.
56:30 – Why some Christians call Latter-day Saints a cult; creed differences.
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.