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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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Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
In this episode, we finally share the identity of Bill the Adulterer, and Gerrit provides context of Abraham Lincoln playing Dixie after the North’s victory in the Civil War. We answer a litner’s email where verifiably false claims against early Church leaders seem to get Gerrit’s dander is fully up. Who knew that would be a trigger for Dr. Dirkmaat
Gerrit Dander Meter: 11
Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): Gerrit reads an excerpt from a Brigham Young sermon relating to D&C 76. We hope that you raise your hand in class and read the entire thing.
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1 months ago
Please do many more parts to this topic. I recently heard another podcast claiming the same thing about the priesthood being taken from the church and it’s has caused me to doubt some things. I prayed for an answer and your podcast came up two days later. I need more! Thanks!!