047: Richard Bushman Part 1 -- Experiences as a Faithful Mormon Historian
In part 1 of a multi-part series, Dr. Richard Bushman, the world's foremost scholar on Joseph Smith and early Mormonism and the author of Rough Stone Rolling, discusses his early years--including his struggle with faith as a Harvard undergraduate, his decision to get a PhD in history, and his experiences with Leonard Arrington, Dialogue and Sunstone. He also discusses the role of candid, honest history within the modern LDS Church.
22 Jan 200750min
046: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 5 - Anne's Beliefs and Testimony.
In part 5 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses her Mormon Fundamentalist beliefs in depth, talks abou the future of Mormon Fundamentalism, and concludes by sharing her testimony with us.
16 Jan 200734min
045: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 4 - Polygamy Gone Wrong and Right.
In part 4 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses modern polygamy gone wrong and right.
16 Jan 200730min
044: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 3 - Anne's Story.
In part 3 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses her story--recounting how she went from being a traditional member of the LDS Church, BYU graduate, married in the temple, and mother of 3 children--to becoming a practicing Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist--all while remaining active in the LDS church, and raising her children therein.
16 Jan 200732min
043: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 2 - The Rise of Mormon Fundamentalism.
In part 2 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses the rise of Mormon Fundamentalism after the LDS Church decided to stop teaching plural marriage as an official church doctrine. She also discusses the schism within Mormon Fundamentalism, resulting in the various sects that exist today, in the 21st century.
16 Jan 200731min
042: Understanding Mormon Fundamentalist Polygamy Part 1 - The LDS Church's Practice of Polygamy.
In part 1 of a 5 part series, Anne B. Wilde (Independent Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist) discusses the early practice of polygamy within the LDS Church.
16 Jan 200734min
041: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 4 -- Christopher Bigelow, The Early Years.
In this episode, Mormon author Christopher Bigelow discusses his early years--from his days as a teenage Dungeons and Dragons publisher, to his 6 years of service as a writer for the Ensign.
8 Jan 200753min
040: Deseret Book’s Acquisition of Seagull and Covenant Pt. 3 -- Adventures of a Mormon book author -- Christopher Bigelow.
What's it like to actually try to publish a Mormon-themed book? As an author, how many copies are you likely to sell, and how much money do you stand to make? And how do Mormon authors view the implications of the recent acquisition of Seagull Book and Tapes and Covenant communications by Deseret Book? As we continue part 3 in our series on this acquisition, we interview Christopher Bigelow, president of Zarahemlabooks.com, and author of multiple Mormon themed books, including Mormonism For Dummies and The Mormon Tabernacle Inquirer. Also, while this episode covers Christopher's journey as an author of of Mormon themed books, check out the blog entry for this interview on Mormon Stories.org, for an extended discussion, including more on Christophers early years, and his time as a writer for Ensign magazine.
8 Jan 20071h
