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Brigham Young Joseph Smith Latter-day Saint History

Historian Matt Godfrey Talks about Joseph Smith, Brigham Young

Matt Godfrey is the managing historian and general editor of the Joseph Smith Papers. The scholar has frequently written about the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith, including the Church founder’s relationship with Brigham Young. Additionally, Godfrey has contributed to research about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the early 20th century.

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Entertainment When Calls the Heart

10 questions with Andrea Brooks

Andrea Brooks is a talented actress best known for her roles as Faith Carter on “When Calls the Heart,” and Eve Teschmacher on “Supergirl.”

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Old Testament

Ellen F. Davis: An Interview with the Old Testament Scholar

The Old Testament is one of the world’s most influential books. While related works such as the Dead Sea Scrolls get plenty of press, the Hebrew Bible doesn’t usually receive the same level of attention. Old Testament theologian Ellen F. Davis discusses her background and the relevance of the Bible today.

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Ancient history

Peter Marshall and the English Reformation

Historians often interpret the English Reformation in simple ways, but the reality was messy. Join historian Peter Marshall as he discusses his book, Heretics and Believers: A History of the English Reformation.

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Theology

Latter-day Saint Liturgy and Cosmology

The nature of Latter-day Saint priesthood continues to be unfolded. While prophets provide new revelation about priesthood keys, authority, and power, history can also shed light on what priesthood meant to the Prophet Joseph Smith. In this interview, historian Jonathan Stapley discusses his book, The Power of Godliness: Mormon Liturgy and Cosmology.

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10 questions with Daisy Thomas

In March 2018, I had the privilege to interview Daisy Thomas for “10 questions.” Thomas is chair of the Utah Democratic Party.

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10 questions with Rob Anderson

In March 2018, I had the privilege to interview Rob Anderson for “10 questions.” Anderson is chair of the Utah Republican Party.

Rob Anderson, Courtesy of Rob Anderson