

Year of Polygamy Podcast
Year of Polygamy Podcast
The Story of Mormon Plural Marriage
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Jan 28, 2014 • 34min
Episode 09: Mary Elizabeth Rollins Lightner
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Mary Rollins Lightner. [powerpresss] Links mentioned in the […]

Jan 23, 2014 • 11min
Episode 08: Patty Sessions
Join Alice for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Alice’s 3rd great, grandmother Patty Sessions. Links mentioned […]

Jan 21, 2014 • 9min
Episode 07: Sylvia Sessions
Join Alice for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Alice’s great, great grandmother Sylvia Sessions. Links mentioned […]

Jan 16, 2014 • 14min
Episode 06: Agnes Coolbrith
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Agnes Coolbrith. Links mentioned in this podcast: Read […]

Jan 15, 2014 • 22min
Episode 05: Presendia Huntington Buell
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Presendia Huntington Buell. Links mentioned in this podcast: […]

Jan 9, 2014 • 25min
Episode 04: Zina Huntington Jacobs Young Smith
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Zina Huntington Jacobs Young Smith. Links mentioned in […]

Jan 8, 2014 • 22min
Episode 03: Louisa Beaman
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary strains of the practice today. This episode deals with Louisa Beaman.Links mentioned in this podcast: Read the […]

Jan 1, 2014 • 22min
Episode 02: Lucinda Morgan Harris
Join Lindsay for the primer series on Mormon Polygamy that will begin with the wives of Joseph Smith and eventually broaden to contemporary stains of the practice today. This episode deals with Joseph’s “second” plural wife, Lucinda Morgan Harris. Links […]

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Jan 1, 2014 • 34min
Episode 01: Fanny Alger
Delve into the intricate world of Mormon polygamy and its historical complexities. Discover the life of Fanny Alger, Joseph Smith's first plural wife, and the controversies that surrounded their relationship. The discussion unpacks the challenges faced by historians in decoding the secrecy of polygamous practices. Personal insights reveal the broader societal impacts and tragedies that shaped Smith's beliefs. This exploration weaves together the struggles and legacies of women within this unique cultural framework.