In this episode, I speak with Dr. David Howlett about the history and importance of the Kirtland Temple. David also shares some of his research on religious pilgrimage. David is a visiting assistant professor of religion at Smith College and… Continue Reading…
March 11, 2024
In this episode, I speak with historian Joseph Johnstun about Nauvoo, the death and tomb of Joseph Smith, as well as his thoughts about the recent purchase of historic properties in Kirtland and Nauvoo by the Church of Jesus Christ… Continue Reading…
Freemasonry • Mormonism • Podcast
February 18, 2024
In this episode, I am joined by Cheryl L. Bruno and Dr. Nicholas S. Literski, two of the authors of the recent book Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration. We discuss the book and talk about research methods… Continue Reading…
February 10, 2024
What a fun conversation! In this episode, I sit down with Bill Russell, one of the founders of the John Whitmer Historical Association, about his career studying the Restoration Movement , particularly about his research into RLDS fundamentalist groups.
July 13, 2023
In this episode, I talk with Community of Christ World Church Historian David J. Howlett about his recent article “The RLDS Church, Global Denominations, and Globalization: Why the Study of Denominations Still Matters” from the Journal of Mormon History (2022),… Continue Reading…
February 10, 2023
Paul DeBarthe shares his expertise and life experiences with host Jason Smith. Special focus is given to Paul’s work with I Dig Nauvoo, a nonprofit archaeological group dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of the history of Nauvoo, Illinois. Paul… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2022
In this episode, I interview author Ronald V. Huggins and biography star Sandra Tanner about Lighthouse: Jerald & Sandra Tanner, Despised and Loved Critics of Mormonism (2022, Signature Books). Jason asks Ron about the genesis of the book, challenges and opportunities of writing about… Continue Reading…
July 11, 2022
Jason R. Smith interviews Steven L. Shields about his latest book Divergent Paths of the Restoration: An Encyclopedia of the Smith-Rigdon Movement, 5th Edition (2021, Signature Books). Jason asks Steve about his experience writing the Divergent Paths of the Restoration encyclopedias over… Continue Reading…