Brian Hales, LDS scholar and friend of Saints Unscripted, addresses the controversy around Joseph Smith's polygamy. He discusses accounts of polygamy, different scholars' approaches to history, and specific claims against Joseph Smith. The podcast explores polygamy deniers, Joseph Smith's revelation on eternal marriage, contemporaneous evidence of the revelation, arguments against Joseph Smith's polygamy, and the involvement of John C. Bennett in spiritual wifery.

Dr. Brian Hales, an expert on polygamy and the history of Joseph Smith's plural marriages, discusses tough polygamy questions. He addresses Joseph Smith's regrets, denial of polygamy, marriage while men were away on missions, refusal of proposals, Emma's relationship to plural marriage, and the reasons behind its existence. The importance of unbiased historical analysis and debunking reductionist statements is emphasized. They also explore Joseph Smith's denials, approach to plural marriage, regrets, and the significance of keeping covenants.

Join Brian Hales, a noted author specializing in early Latter-day Saints' polygamy, as he navigates the intricate world of Joseph Smith's controversial marriages. He shares his scholarly journey into church history and tackles the complexities surrounding key figures like Fanny Alger, Smith's first plural wife. Hales emphasizes the spiritual motivations behind Smith's polygamous practices, dispels common misconceptions, and delves into the ethical dilemmas that have intrigued and puzzled followers for generations.