Standard of Truth

In part two of our special podcast commemorating the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith we continue to discuss the events that led to the martyrdom.  We read from a letter Joseph Smith wrote to Illinois Governor Thomas Ford and John Taylor’s detailed account of that tragic day.  We also share the testimony John Taylor bore of Joseph Smith in 1854 on the 10th anniversary of the martyrdom. Subscribe to our free newsletter⁠ - ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠ Please visit our website at ⁠www.standardoftruth.com⁠ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

In this special, two-part podcast we honor the upcoming 177th anniversary of the murders of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and the attempted murders of John Taylor and Willard Richards in Carthage Jail.  In Part 1 we give an overview of some of the historical events that led up to the martyrdom.  We discuss Joseph Smith’s attempts to get any presidential candidate, from either party, to pledge to help the Saints recover their stolen property in Missouri and protect their rights.  We discuss his resulting presidential campaign.  Apostasy from within the Church and political machinations and bigotry from without set the stage for that murderous day in Carthage. Subscribe to our free newsletter⁠ - ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠ Please visit our website at ⁠www.standardoftruth.com⁠ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com

Delve into the early conflicts surrounding Joseph Smith’s leadership and the significance of following the prophet. Explore Hiram Page’s miraculous claims and the resulting societal pressures. Discover tensions in the early church over revelations and the challenges faced by figures like John Carter and Jane Sherwood. Understand the role of church authority in discerning true revelations and the ongoing struggle between personal insights and official doctrine. Witness the historical hostility towards prophets who challenge societal norms.

Discussion about the importance of following the prophet and early conflicts surrounding Joseph Smith's leadership Subscribe to our free newsletter⁠ - ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠ Please visit our website at ⁠www.standardoftruth.com⁠ If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com  

Explore the vital role of history for Latter-Day Saints through engaging anecdotes from the hosts. Discover a chaotic testimony meeting that turned into a moment of unity. Navigate the complexities of faith and historical understanding in church discussions. Unearth the challenges of Mark Hoffman's forgeries and their impact on belief. Dive into how differing Christian narratives shape faith, particularly in light of emerging documents. Finally, reflect on the interplay between miraculous claims and historical evidence, bolstered by the enduring testimonies of early witnesses.