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S5E21 Worship Services and the Omnipotence of God

In this episode, we hope the litners will also enjoy a heartfelt shout-out to Elder Crum, Elder Crum, possibly a third Elder Crum and his Deseret flag sewing companions, a reflection on the doctrine of intelligence from D&C 93, and a deeper exploration into the Latter-day Saint rejection of creation ex nihilo.

 

Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): Latter-day Saint worship services were designed to be open to all, excommunicated members, seekers, and non-believers. This was VERY uncommon at the time D&C 46 was received.

  

Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2026: ⁠ https://standardoftruth.com/tours/

Missouri/Nauvoo – June 14^th through June 20^th  

Palmyra/Kirtland – June 21^st through June 27^th – SOLD OUT

Palmyra/Kirtland – July 12^th through July 18^th

 

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S5E20 The Power of Shared Visions

This episode begins with a high-stakes battle of identity between Richard and his more successful French Canadian biochemist doppelgänger. Things escalate quickly to NBA heartbreak, papal betting odds, and whether Calvinist theologians would bet on a Pope “if predestination already picked the winner.” Gerrit helps Kristy prepare her Mother’s Day sacrament meeting talk and then we discuss shared visionary experiences that make LDS history uniquely hard to dismiss.

 

Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): D&C 45 Stand in Holy Places

 

Standard of Truth Pope Predictions:

1. Pietro Parolin
2. Luis Antonio Tagle
3. Matteo Zuppi
4. Pierbattista Pizzaballa
5. Peter Turkson

 

Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2026: ⁠ https://standardoftruth.com/tours/

Missouri/Nauvoo – June 14^th through June 20^th  

Palmyra/Kirtland – June 21^st through June 27^th – SOLD OUT

Palmyra/Kirtland – July 12^th through July 18^th

 

Sweetwater Rescue Temple Project: Helping the Saints of Lithuania get to the Helsinki, Finland Temple https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/current
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S5E19 Saved by Grace

In this episode we answer another email written by a litner in labor. We discuss grace and how do Latter-day Saints understand it differently than other Christians. Along the way we also have a heated debate over how to pronounce “pecan” and discuss what a terrible parent Richard is as he tries to justify missing his son’s MTC drop-off and return.

Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2026: ⁠ https://standardoftruth.com/tours/

Missouri/Nauvoo – June 14^th through June 20^th  

Palmyra/Kirtland – June 21^st through June 27^th – SOLD OUT

Palmyra/Kirtland – July 12^th through July 18^th

 

Sweetwater Rescue Temple Project: Helping the Saints of Lithuania get to the Helsinki, Finland Temple https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/current
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S5E18 The Pope and Mary Magdalene

In this episode, we review General Conference 2 weeks late with a segment we like to call “Fun with General Conference”. Gerrit answers a litner question about how the Book of Mormon was distributed and Joseph and Hyrum’s preaching to the Native Americans. Richard’s dander is way up after reading a question about Mary Magdalene. Gerrit provides the history of the genesis of Mary’s bad reputation. As always, we depart slightly from things of a spiritual nature to discuss our favorite pies.
 
Sweetwater Rescue Temple Project: Helping the Saints of Lithuania get to the Helsinki, Finland Temple https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/current
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Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2026: ⁠ https://standardoftruth.com/tours/
Missouri/Nauvoo – June 14th through June 20th  
Palmyra/Kirtland – June 21st through June 27th 

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S5E17 Easter Special – D&C 19

In this Easter special, we explore the profound teachings about the Savior's suffering in Gethsemane and its eternal implications. We discuss how early Latter-day Saints grappled with the concepts of repentance, eternal punishment, and the infinite nature of Christ's atonement. We also explore the radical truths in D&C 19 that challenge the prevailing 19th-century Protestant beliefs by emphasizing a Savior who deeply desires us to avoid suffering through sincere repentance. Gerrit also draws on connections between biblical texts and early Christian writings, including Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, and Hippolytus.

Most importantly, this episode underscores the Savior's desperate plea for repentance, not out of wrath, but from a profound desire to spare His children from unimaginable suffering. This message of compassion and redemption is especially powerful during the Easter season, and a reminder of the incredible depth of Christ’s love and the hopeful promise of forgiveness and spiritual renewal. 

 

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S5E16 Nazis, Lithuania, and Paying for the Book of Mormon

In this episode, we dive into a discussion about misconceptions surrounding "The Sound of Music," particularly the differences between the movie and the original Broadway play. The conversation then transitions to a look at an upcoming groundbreaking publication in the Latter-day Saint Historical Studies journal, featuring newly uncovered secret police files on the treatment of Latter-day Saints in pre-war Nazi Germany. We also discuss the latest Sweetwater Rescue project, taking Saints from Lithuania to the Helsinki, Finland Temple, and answer a litner’s question about how Martin Harris got the money to pay for the printing of the Book of Mormon

 

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S5E15 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It's Elijah

This week, Gerrit and Richard discuss the powerful symbolism of Elijah’s appearance during Passover and its profound connection to both Jewish traditions and Latter-day Saint teachings.

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S5E14 Worshiping a Different Jesus

In this episode, we explore a listener’s question: Are Latter-day Saints Christians if they don’t believe in the Trinity? Gerrit unpacks the theological and historical roots of Trinitarian Christianity, oneness Pentecostalism, and modalism and explains why other Christians often say Latter-day Saints “worship a different Jesus.” We also discuss Nephi’s reminiscent account in the small plates.

 

Episodes Discussing Trinitarian Theology:

S1E15 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 1

S1E16 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 2

S1E17 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 3

S2E50 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 1

S2E51 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 2

S2E52 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 3

S3E1 The Trinity and the Nature of God

S4E21 The Arian Controversy - Did God the Father Create Jesus?

 

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S5E13 Calvinism vs The Standard of Truth Podcast

In this episode, we revisit a popular format of playing a clip and listening to Gerrit's dander levels increase. We have 6 clips and we get through one and a half of them. The audio discusses the big theological questions from the perspective of Calvinism. The episode ends with a quote from Brigham Young on the beauty of the Plan of Salvation for ALL of God's children.

 

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S5B3 Bracket Update and 2026 Tour Dates

In this bonus episode, we dive into the Standard of Truth Bracket standings. We also cover vital spiritual matters like… groin sensitivity in NCAA officiating, listening to the Tabernacle Choir on the Vegas Strip, and why missionary door approaches like “You wouldn’t want to hear this, would you?” are slightly less effective than you’d think.

We also read missionary emails from all over the world—from Panama to Brazil to the frozen missions of Iceland. We even tackled some serious Church history questions, including Joseph Smith’s Civil War prophecy and how to respond to the tired claim that “organized religion has done more harm than good.”

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