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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 Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Gerrit is asked for his favorite story from Church history, leading to a discussion of the rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies at the Sweetwater River. Richard talks about the organization Sweetwater Rescue and their goal to help people get to the temple. He shares a miraculous story about saints in southern Argentina and the work being done to help them.
Sweetwater Rescue website: https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org
President Hinckley's conference address about the Sweetwater Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYS6rohbE4k
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