Standard of Truth

In this episode, we discuss how some of the revelations were eventually published in the Book of Commandments and the Doctrine and Covenants.  Some revelations were not selected to be included even though they were still revelations from the Lord. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this week's podcast, we conclude the early criticisms of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon by looking at View of the Hebrews and The Late War. We discuss tactics used by antagonists of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to make it seem like entire sections of the Book of Mormon have been copied from other texts. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this week’s podcast, we continue our discussion of the earliest criticisms of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. We talk about Eber Howe, Doctor Philastus Hurlbut, and the book Mormonism Unvailed. We also continue to look at how the criticisms of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon change over time. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this week’s podcast, we discuss some of the earliest criticisms of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. We start with an example before the Book of Mormon is published with Jonathan Hadley, the editor of the Palmyra Freeman, and an article he publishes in August of 1829 called the “Golden Bible”. We talk about how the arguments change once the Book of Mormon is published citing Alexander Campbell. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

Expert Jonathan Oliver joins the discussion on multiple accounts of the First Vision, highlighting the Wentworth Letter and Joseph Smith History. They delve into secondhand sources like Orson Pratt and Alexander Neibaur, exploring the significance of different perspectives on a historical event.

Guest Jonathan Oliver discusses the multiple accounts of the First Vision, focusing on the 1832 account and Joseph Smith's age discrepancy. The discussion explores historical context, creation of narratives for specific audiences, and the challenges of describing spiritual encounters accurately. Highlighting Joseph's personal journey and theological interpretations, the podcast delves into the complexities faced in articulating profound experiences and the controversy surrounding his age during the first vision.

In this week’s podcast, we continue to discuss Doctrine and Covenants 93. In Part 3 we discuss what this revelation tells us about the nature on mankind in relation to the nature of our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this week’s podcast, we continue to discuss Doctrine and Covenants 93. In Part 1 we provided some historical and theological context from the Christian world. In Part 2 we go through Section 93 and discuss the radical nature of this revelation as it provides insights to questions about the nature of Jesus Christ that have confounded philosophers and theologians for centuries. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this week’s podcast, we dive deep into one of the most important revelations ever received by Joseph Smith, Doctrine and Covenants 93.  But to understand how radical and how profound this revelation is, we must first understand a little of what the Christian world thinks about the nature of God, the nature of Christ, and our own nature. If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this bonus episode, we talk about some of the highlights of the book “From Darkness Unto Light: Joseph Smith’s Translation and Publication of the Book of Mormon.” If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com