Alright kids, the pioneers have arrived in Zion. Now what? Lindsay and Bryan talk about their first year in the Great Salt Lake valley. Shownotes: Donate to Sunstone and the History Podcast (leave us a note in the comment section to say hi!) A Banner is Unfurled by Ron Walker Sagwitch Bio Open Hand and …
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E107: Brigham vs. Orson in a Quest for Power
In this episode, Bryan and Lindsay discuss Orson Pratt and the reorganization of the First Presidency. Shownotes: Donate to Sunstone and the History Podcast (leave us a note in the comment section to say hi!) Buy the book! Conflict in the Quorum: Orson Pratt, Brigham Young, Joseph Smith by Gary Bergera
E106: The Vanguard Comes West
Well, that took forever… But Bryan and Lindsay finally brought the podcast to Zion! This episode covers the story of Brigham Young’s vanguard wagon company as they arrive in the Great Salt Lake Valley. Now the fun can really begin! Shownotes: Donate to Sunstone and the History Podcast (leave us a note in the comment …
Mormon Theology and the Game of Thrones: Discerning the Difference between King-men and the Kingdom of God
Both the Book of Mormon and the Game of Thrones present personal struggle against the backdrop of violent war narratives, differing only in level of explicit graphic detail. Both use the symbol of the steel sword as that which enforced good. Both are tragedies. The true heroes in both are those who are internally transformed …
The Epistemology of Two Different Questions: What Do I Think Will Make Me Happy vs. What Is True?
Many formerly faithful Mormons leave the church because it no longer makes them happy, or they discover it is not true, or both. They often face a spiritual crisis affecting their jobs, their relationships, their ethics, and their mental health. Sometimes they become confused and lose faith in their own ability to sort out what …
Graffiti and the Kirtland Temple
Tom Kimball has worked as a volunteer handyman and tour guide at the Kirtland Temple since 2016. At some point, he began actively looking for and logging the existing graffiti in the temple. Some of it is likely from teens gathered in the bell tower over a 1920’s RLDS reunion campout, but some of it …
Sunstone Rising Strong Workshop for Men
Saturday, October 28th 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. with a closing meditation Location: Sunstone Main Office 343 North Third West Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 HOW TO REGISTER: Call 385-335- 7860 or email Kate at ktbrotherson@gmail.com to hold your spot (Space is limited to 20 participants) $225 per person *Optional yoga class from 8:30 – …
Sunstone 1989, 007: Symbiosis: The Relationship Between Leaders And Followers
From the 1989 Sunstone Symposium Presentation: Symbiosis: The Relationship Between Leaders And Followers Presenters: Nola W. Walace Abstract: Symbiosis is a mutual relationship between to organisms that is mutually beneficial. This session discusses how this process applies to Mormonism.
Creative Community Building: Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Mormons At The Frontiers
Creative Community Building: Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Mormons At The Frontiers
Sunstone 1988, 045: Is Cain the Next Lucifer?
From the 1988 Sunstone Symposium Presentation: Is Cain the Next Lucifer? Presenters: Vern G. Swanson, (Ph.D., Courtland Institute of Art, University of London) has taught art and art history at Auburn University and is currently the director of the Springville (Utah) Museum of Art. Thomas A. Blakely, Ph.D., University of Utah Abstract: Looking at …