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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  • Additional Witnesses of the Gold Plates Part 2

    Additional Witnesses of the Gold Plates Part 2
    Dec 5 2024

    In this episode, we begin with a discussion of the anti-Mormon claim that others should have seen the angel Moroni as he appeared to Joseph in a room where his other siblings were sleeping. Gerrit goes on to discuss Lyman Johnson’s witness of the Gold Plates. Lyman ends up leaving the Church and despite being responsible for much of the apostasy in Kirtland, when Lyman moves to Nauvoo Joseph expresses his love

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: ⁠https://standardoftruth.com/tours/⁠

    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 and 18 mins
  • Additional Witnesses of the Gold Plates Part 1

    Additional Witnesses of the Gold Plates Part 1
    Nov 28 2024

    In this episode, Gerrit shares stories about additional witnesses of the Gold Plates. We discuss Mary Whitmer and Josiah Stoal’s witness of the Gold Plates and talk about Emma’s experience with translation.

    Also, early evidence suggests that the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission is the smartest mission in the Church.

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: ⁠https://standardoftruth.com/tours/⁠

    Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th

    Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th [SOLD OUT]

    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 3 mins
  • Where is Zion?

    Where is Zion?
    Nov 21 2024

    In this episode, we discuss a litner’s email about the location of Zion and Gerrit shares a lesser-known quotes from Joseph Smith from one of his last sermons. Gerrit also share a sermon from Brigham Young about Zion.

    “When I heard brother Joseph make his proclamation yesterday about North and South America, I thought it was a sweepstakes.” – Brigham Young

    Websters 1828 definition of sweepstakes: “A man that wins it all”

    “Do all the good we can and as little harm as possible. And any man or woman that will do this and follow it in their lives, I will warrant them a good place hereafter. And I will ensure them to have less sorrow, ensure a great deal more knowledge, wisdom, joy and peace and comfort than they enjoy here. I do not care who they are or what country they live in.” – Brigham Young

    Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: ⁠https://standardoftruth.com/tours/⁠

    Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th

    Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th [SOLD OUT]

    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 2 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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