On this, the inaugural episode of The Great and Spacious Podcast, the gang gathers to bring you glad tidings of great joy, so Be Not Afraid! Mix yourself a little Whiskey Daisy and sip along as we dive into the Book of Mormon, modern Church teachings, and the nitty-gritty of the history surrounding the Church and its founders.
Abish starts us off with this week’s cocktail:
Next, AaaAAAaa educates us on what passes for official Church doctrine these days, at least as far as Joseph Smith’s villain origin story wholesome New England upbringing goes.
The Life and Ministry of Joseph Smith
The Life of the Prophet Joseph Smith: His Childhood
Moroni follows with an introduction to the Book of Mormon and the First Book of Nephi, as well as some accompanying deets from the Doctrine & Covenants.
Abigail wraps it up with a high-level overview of the goings-on of 1800s New England, including the Second Great Awakening, and the related Restoration Movement.
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