Author: Lindsay Hansen Park

Episode 108: The First Year in the GSL

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

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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 …

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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 …

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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 – …

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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 …

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