Lori Motzkus Wilkinson

Dr. Lori Motzkus Wilkinson, a historian focused on Latter-day Saint women's history, shares insights on Doctrine & Covenants 137-138. She discusses the deep comfort these revelations provide to those grieving, emphasizing the nearness of departed loved ones. Fun facts about high death rates in the 1800s and the profound personal losses of early saints, especially the Smith family, highlight the challenges of that era. Wilkinson also explores themes of mercy and the hopeful promise of reunions in the afterlife, grounding her insights in personal experiences and historical context.