The Nauvoo Temple: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast
by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints · 9 episodes
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This podcast presents the story of the Nauvoo Temple, explaining why Latter-day Saints in the 1840s sacrificed time, labor, and a sizeable portion of their meager possessions to bring about the promised blessings of the temple.
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Episode 8 — An Old City, a New Temple
On April 4, 1999, President Gordon B. Hinckley stunned Latter-day Saints with an announcement that the Nauvoo Temple would be reconstructed. This episode considers what it means to…
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Episode 7 — The Return to Nauvoo
We describes the gradual return of the Latter-day Saints to Nauvoo, exploring the various efforts of churches and governments to designate the “City Beautiful” as a historic site.…
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Episode 6 — Martyrdom, Dedication, and Exodus
This episode explains how the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith coupled with hostility towards the Saints affected the construction and dedication of the Nauvoo Temple and forced th…
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Episode 5 — Looking toward Eternity
This episode considers the ways that Joseph Smith prepared church members to receive the endowment and sealing ordinances in the temple, including through the founding of the femal…
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Episode 4 — Obstacles
We explain how the principle of tithing enabled the impoverished Latter-day Saints to build the Nauvoo Temple and overcome external obstacles, including the attempted extraditions…
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36 min
Episode 3 — A Welding Link
This episode explores Joseph Smith’s revelations on proxy baptisms for deceased relatives as well as the lasting impact of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles’ mission to Great Brita…
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Episode 2 — Revelations, Designs, and Quarries
This episode describes the purpose of temples, the inspiration behind the design of the Nauvoo Temple, and the arrangements that Joseph Smith and others made to acquire sufficient…
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Episode 1 — A New City, a New Temple
This episode explains why the Latter-day Saints came to Nauvoo, established a city, and built a new temple. Guests: Brent Rogers, Matthew Godfrey, Alex Smith
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Episode 0 - An Introduction to the Nauvoo Temple Podcast
This introduction presents the story of the Nauvoo Temple, explaining why Latter-day Saints in the 1840s sacrificed time, labor, and a sizeable portion of their meager possessions…