Standard of Truth
Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 1h 2min
S3E31 Building Temples
We answer a few listeners’ questions about the Joseph Smith Papers and then about the building of temples for Latter-day Saints in the last days.
Rex’s Elder’s Quorum President should begin listening at the 17th minute
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Jul 27, 2023 • 1h 1min
S3E30 Speaking in Tongues in the Early Church
Rex’s Elder’s Quorum President should begin listening at the 8th minute
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Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 4min
S3E29 Joseph Smith’s Public Rebuke of Brigham Young
In this episode, we discuss the well-known story of Brigham Young being publicly rebuked by Joseph and its origin. We also discuss who really was the first postmaster of Quebec...the answer may surprise you.
Truman Madsen’s speech referencing Brigham Young’s rebuking: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/truman-g-madsen/joseph-smith-teacher-speaker-counselor/
Reference to Brigham Young speaking about Joseph Smith in the first Church conference after he was murdered (beginning on page 672): https://www.latterdaytruth.org/pdf/100150.pdf
Rex’s Elder’s Quorum President should begin listening at the 13th minute
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Jul 13, 2023 • 57min
S3E28 Getting ”Bogged” Down by Alleged Prophecy Part 2
Gerrit and Richard continue discussing John C. Bennett's role in claiming Joseph Smith ordered Porter Rockwell to murder Boggs and put up a reward for it. They examine what Joseph did say about Boggs and then discuss the California settlement of both the Saints and Boggs and the likely origin of the rumored prophecy...Gerrit can't help himself and mentions the Compromise of 1850 and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and goes on a tangent about a scheme to make a Mega Giant California when it first became a state.
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Jul 6, 2023 • 57min
S3E27 Getting ”Bogged” Down By Alleged Prophecy Part 1
In this two-part conversation, Richard and Gerrit discuss a listener's inquiry about a rumored Joseph Smith prophecy about the death and grave of former Missouri Governor Lilburn Boggs, of Extermination Order infamy. Gerrit discusses some of the background surrounding Boggs and of course gets angry about what happened in Missouri. He gets more angry when they start talking about John C. Bennett.
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Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 4min
S3B2 Rerelease of the 4th of July Extravaganza
We wanted to rerelease our 4th of July Extravaganza episode. What better way to celebrate our nation's independence than rereleasing an episode that talks about how we didn't celebrate the 4th of July in 1845. We think the saints were pretty justified.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 57min
S3E26 Apostles and Apostates Part 1 (the Calling of the Twelve Apostles)
The podcast discusses the calling of the Twelve Apostles, their selection process, and the dynamics within the church hierarchy. They also share their experiences from recent tours and plans for future ones, including a historical tour and a church history tour. They provide insights into attending church services during their mission and offer humorous anecdotes along the way.
Jun 22, 2023 • 55min
S3E25 Standard of Truth Tour: Recorded Live Before a Studio Audience
In this episode, we take a swing at recording the podcast in front of a studio audience while on the Standard of Truth Tour's maiden voyage. We talk about the relationship between Joseph and Emma and the restoration of the Melchizedek Priesthood.
We wanted to give a special thanks to everyone who joined us on the tour. Usually, we crack a joke here, but we are sincerely grateful for such a wonderful group of people.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 1h 10min
S3E24 The History and Doctrine of Baptism for the Dead
We answer a listener’s question about the actual burial location of Seymour Brunson. It was during his funeral sermon that Joseph Smith first taught the doctrine of baptism for the dead. We discuss how this doctrine was received by Saints then and how it is viewed by other Christians today.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 51min
S3E23 Joseph Smith Stepping Down As Prophet
We answer a listener’s question about something he heard from a political science professor about Joseph Smith supposedly becoming so frustrated with the administrative headaches of the Church, that he resigned as Prophet and put Hyrum in charge. The idea of resigning from a Church calling intrigues Richard, especially after Ward Council.
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