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Standard of Truth

By: Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
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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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  • Lectures on Faith and Joseph Smith Removed as Prophet Part 1

    Lectures on Faith and Joseph Smith Removed as Prophet Part 1
    Jul 25 2024

    We begin with a discussion about the author of Lectures on Faith and why was it removed from the Doctrine and Covenants. Then the episode takes a sharp turn as Gerrit refutes an argument made on social media that Joseph Smith was taken from the earth because he refused to practice polygamy.

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025:

    Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th

    Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th

    Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com

    If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
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    1 hr
  • Having Faith Isn’t a Cop Out

    Having Faith Isn’t a Cop Out
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode, we respond to a litner’s email who has had many friends and family leave the Church. Gerrit describes all of the problems with the standard definitions of God without the further light we receive from the Restored Gospel. We cover just about everything from mosquitos to syphilis. Gerrit also answers a question about canes made from the coffins of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025:

    Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th

    Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th We also received an email that references

    Marinda Hyde and polyandry so we want to provide the references to those two episodes ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standard-of-truth/id1570846618?i=1000582495978⁠ ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/standard-of-truth/id1570846618?i=1000583263596⁠

    Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com⁠

    If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com⁠
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Joseph's Experiences Attending Other Churches

    Joseph's Experiences Attending Other Churches
    Jul 11 2024

    In this episode, we answer some missionary emails relating to the First Vision, Joseph’s early persecution, and Joseph’s experiences attending other churches. There is also a healthy discussion about frocks.

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025:

    Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th

    Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th

    Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com

    If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
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    59 mins
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Great Info!

I have been loving all these podcasts! I have gained a new appreciation for all those people who helped make it possible for me to have the knowledge I do. thanks guys! keep it coming 👍

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informative and entertaining

Dr. Dirkmaat does an excellent job. We listen to every one and learn a ton.

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Some sources are more equal than others

Once again, we have a theme of being very sceptical of historical claims made on the internet. It takes a lot of time and effort to conduct historical analysis correctly. I appreciate that this episode wasn't about defending polygamy. It was about considering the source of an ugly claim about the church and investigating if other sources supported the claim.

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Fascinating church history

It is fascinating to learn more about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints.

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