161: Brigham's Transfiguration & Joseph's Polygamy: Two Dubious Narratives

Please consider supporting this podcast: Venmo: @Michelle-Stone-24 https://www.patreon.com/132Problems This episode takes a deep dive into the 1852 special conference where polygamy and 132 were revealed. We’ll discuss what was asked of the Saints and consider their actual experiences, and we’ll compare the contrasting prophecies surrounding plural marriage as a means to discover truth. Polygamy denials: https://mormonpolygamydocuments.org/chart-twenty-three-polygamy-denials/ Joseph Smith, "I am bold to declare I have taught all the strong doctrines publicly, and always teach stronger doctrines in public than in private." https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/discourse-16-june-1844-a-as-reported-by-thomas-bullock/1 August, 1852, Special Conference where 132 was revealed: https://archive.org/details/specialconferenc00chur/page/26/mode/2up

5 Okt 202248min

Please consider supporting this podcast: Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/132Problems A deep dive into the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, which is the foundation for all claims of God ordained polygamy. Genesis 11-22 Genesis 12:19 - various translations: https://biblehub.com/niv/genesis/12-19.htm

3 Sep 202250min

Please consider supporting this podcast: Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/132Problems We look at the totality of teachings on marriage in the revelations of the restoration and learn the history of the Doctrine and Covenants, including the original section 101. Links: History of the D&C: https://eom.byu.edu/index.php/Doctrine_and_Covenants_Editions https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/1984/12/the-story-of-the-doctrine-and-covenants?lang=engOriginal Section 101: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/doctrine-and-covenants-1835/259#full-transcript Meeting to accept the 1835 Doctrine and Covenants: https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/minutes-17-august-1835/7#full-transcript Trial of Your Faith by Elder Anderson, October 2012: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2012/10/trial-of-your-faith?lang=eng

28 Aug 202241min

Please consider supporting this podcast: Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/132Problems What does the Book of Mormon have to say about marriage and polygamy? (It might just be more than you realized.) Scriptures referenced: Jacob 2:24-35 Jacob 3:5-7, 12-13 Mosiah 11:2-4 Mosiah 19:9-12 Ephesians 5:25 Mosiah 20:1-5 Ether 10:5-7 3 Nephi 26:6-10 D&C 84:54-58 D&C 93:39 Links: Mothers of the largest families: https://www.therichest.com/the-biggest/10-mothers-who-gave-birth-to-the-most-children-ever/ TLC Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16A4YMlVs-A

10 Juli 202241min

Please consider supporting this podcast: Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/132Problems We're diving into God's establishment of marriage in Genesis, Moses, and Abraham. Where did marriage come from? What did God create and command? When did polygamy begin?

10 Juli 202223min

Please consider supporting this podcast: Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/132Problems We're taking a deeper look at Jacob 2:30, the famous loophole to God's prohibition on polygamy.

10 Juli 202228min

The first episode in the 132 Problems podcast. I introduce myself and the podcast and explain my journey with polygamy.

10 Maj 202213min