Joseph Smith the Prophet
Was Joseph Smith a prophet? (6 min)
In this episode, Dave explores some of the prophecies of Joseph Smith, the first prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the “Mormon” Church). Many of Joseph’s prophecies are simply miraculous. Others are more controversial. Dave outlines a few important principles to help guide our analysis of prophecies both ancient and modern.
Anti-Mormon Fawn Brodie Got Caught Lying About Joseph Smith...AND Thomas Jefferson.
Discover the fascinating story of Fawn Brody, a controversial figure in the world of historical writing. Known for her psychoanalytic approach to history, Brody's work has sparked debate and has largely been dismissed by historians and readers alike. Her biography of Joseph Smith, 'No Man Knows My History,' remains an impactful piece in the study of Mormon history, often cited by critics and supporters. Despite criticism from scholars who question her methods and conclusions, Brody's work continues to be a significant part of discussions around historical narratives and their impact on modern perceptions. Dive into the complexities of her research and how she has largely been dismissed as a serious author and historian by today’s standards.
Ask Me Anything About Joseph Smith! (feat. Don Bradley) (2 hrs)
Multiple guests review the prophecies and the incredible life of Joseph Smith, the American Prophet from our time.
Debunking Anti-Mormon Free Mason and Seer Stone Myths (feat. Don Bradley) (58 min)
Lively discussion reviewing and debunking myths surrounding Joseph Smith his seer stones and the idea that somehow he stole the temple ceremony from the Free Masons.
Joseph Smith’s Prophecies Fulfilled - Evidences (25 min)
This video goes over a number of prophecies Joseph Smith (the modern American prophet) made which were fulfilled in amazing ways and are another evidence of the restoration.
BYU prof. unpacks radical truths of King Follett Discourse (58 min)
Joseph Smith's "King Follett Discourse" was essentially his last general conference talk, and boy was it controversial. It still is, almost 200 years later. In this episode, David Snell sits down with BYU professor Casey Paul Griffiths to dive into the nitty gritty. The “King Follett Discourse” is the pinnacle of Joseph Smith’s teachings, introducing the most clear thinking and brave Christian doctrine the world has heard since Christ walked the earth.
Discussing Joseph Smith and Seer Stones w/ Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
Dr Gerrit Dirkmaat gives a wonderful discussion on how historical research works, how that pertains to settling the debate on how Joseph Smith translated the book of Mormon and what tools he used to accomplish the translation.
Joseph Smith prophesied that "forty days shall not pass, and the stars shall fall from heaven".
This prophecy was fulfilled by the Leonids meteor shower of November 12-13, 1833, which was a dramatic display of falling stars. It is estimated that for over four hours, a billion shooting stars were noted and documented all over the east coast of the United States.
