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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 Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In this episode, we begin with a promotion of an upcoming fundraiser for Sweetwater Rescue’s Nairobi Kenya Temple Trip. Gerrit provides additional information and context on the recent changes to Doctrine and Covenants’ headings, specifically D&C 132 (POLYGAMY)
Summary of Adjustments to Doctrine and Covenants’ Headings:
https://assets.churchofjesuschrist.org/gq/bk/gqbk941x9ie6a4t5a06vt507n6oq6q0iup0wtk9l/summary_of_approved_adjustments_to_scriptures_2025.pdf
Sweetwater Rescue Fundraiser for a Nairobi Kenya Temple Trip: At any of the Hug Hes locations mention that you are there for Sweetwater Rescue on November 6th, 7th, and 8th and they will donate 34% of the bill to Sweetwater Rescue and 100% of those donations will go directly to the saints in Kenya helping them get to the temple. Hug Hes Locations: https://www.hug-hes.com/locations
If you wanted to support Sweetwater Rescue directly, please visit our website: https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/
Kristy’s KorneЯ (Last Minute Lesson Prep): D&C 124
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4 months ago
Forgive me if I misunderstood you Dr. Gerritt and Dr. Richard, but did you say and/or suggest that Latter Day Saint doctrine states that there is no he**? If you are, can you explain the teaching of outer darkness as stated in the doctrine of the Church, which the Church also refers to as he**.