Voices of the Restoration 1 • Joseph Smith's Family • Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat • January 13-19 • Come Follow Me

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Jan 13, 2025

Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, an expert on Joseph Smith's family and co-host of the Standard of Truth podcast, delves into how Joseph's family shaped the Restoration. He reveals the profound influence of Lucy Mack Smith's faith journey and the religious tensions within her family. The podcast discusses the value of accurate historical knowledge, emphasizing the importance of primary sources like the Joseph Smith Papers. Additionally, it explores Joseph's sibling relationships, the impact of grief, and the resilience found in familial support amidst challenges.

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INSIGHT

Understanding the Past

Study the past with understanding, not judgment.
Recognize that past cultures had different beliefs and practices.

ANECDOTE

19th Century Photos

19th-century photos seem morose due to cultural norms, not unhappiness.
People posed naturally and unemotionally for photos back then.

INSIGHT

Cultural Religious Differences

Cultural differences influence our understanding of religious beliefs.
Early church members struggled with concepts we find easy today.

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Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat explores Joseph Smith’s family and their influence on the Church, the Restoration, and Joseph Smith’s mission in their own words.

SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS
English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1
French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1FR
German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1DE
Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1PT
Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDCVOR1ES

YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/yPyVXjF1u3s

STANDARD OF TRUTH PODCAST
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TIMECODE

00:00 - Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
01:37 What are Voices of the Restoration?
02:38 Real people, real experiences
06:30 Photos as examples of cultural differences
09:57 Struggling with Three Degrees of Glory
13:35 The Standard of Truth Podcast
16:47 Why Joseph Smith is important
19:06 The value of experts
24:44 Armchair experts
29:36 Lucy Mack and Joseph Sr’s religious backgrounds
35:13 Lucy’s response to Joseph Jr’s religious experiences
37:36 The Second Great Awakening
42:09 Arminianism
44:43 Smith family witnesses
47:13 Why Palmyra, New York?
48:51 Lucy as biographer and Joseph Smith Papers
53:12 Check your sources
56:07 Miracles and Historians
59:19 Lucy and Joseph’s family
1:03:32 William and Joseph’s relationship
1:05:37 Joseph loses two brothers
1:15:19 Death and hope
1:18:00 Joseph’s vision of the day of Resurrection
1:23:56 Samuel impact
1:26:44 A personal failure?
1:31:02 Joseph’s sisters
1:33:35 Joseph’s entire family believes
1:39:42 We must watch over one another
1:41:22 End - Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat

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