Episode 81: Lorenzo Snow 101
Mark overviews the life of President Lorenzo Snow. His life and teachings are inspirational, powerful, and spiritual. Lorenzo Snow left such an impact on everyone he came in contact with, and also, the future of the church. This is a great episode before we take a deeper dive into his life in the coming 2 episodes.
Episode 80: The Life of Wilford Woodruff- With Jennifer Mackley (Part 2)
Dr. Mark Ogletree recount amazing stories and teachings from the life of Wilford Woodruff. This episode is a brief synopsis of the prophets life before we take a deep dive in coming episodes. Visit wilforwoodruffpapers.org for more information on the life of Wilford Woodruff.
Episode 79: The Life of Wilford Woodruff- With Jennifer Mackley
Dr. Mark Ogletree recount amazing stories and teachings from the life of Wilford Woodruff. This episode is a brief synopsis of the prophets life before we take a deep dive in coming episodes.
Episode 78: Wilford Woodruff 101
Dr. Mark Ogletree recount amazing stories and teachings from the life of Wilford Woodruff. This episode is a brief synopsis of the prophets life before we take a deep dive in coming episodes.
Episode 77: John Taylor (Part 2) -With Special Guest, Mary Jane Woodger
BYU Professor, Mary Jane Woodger and Dr. Mark Ogletree recount amazing stories and teachings from the life of President John Taylor. Mary Jane gives great insights into his life as an amazing historian, and as a direct descendant of John Taylor. You will hear amazing stories you have never heard before, and be uplifted by the faithfulness of this modern prophet.
Episode 76: John Taylor- With Special Guest, Mary Jane Woodger
BYU Professor, Mary Jane Woodger and Dr. Mark Ogletree recount amazing stories and teachings from the life of President John Taylor. Mary Jane gives great insights into his life as an amazing historian, and as a direct descendant of John Taylor. You will hear amazing stories you have never heard before, and be uplifted by the faithfulness of this modern prophet.
Episode 75: John Taylor 101
Dive in with Dr. Mark Ogletree as he gives a great overview on who President John Taylor was as a man, father, and prophet.
Episode 74: Personalities of the Prophets
Dr. Mark Ogletree some significant personality differences between our modern prophets, and why each of them are so uniquely qualified to be the prophet in their certain eras.
Episode 73: Who is Brigham Young? With Ken Alford Part 2
Dr. Kenneth L. Alford is a professor of Church history and doctrine and Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired). His areas of expertise include, Latter-day Saint participation in military conflicts, the American Civil War, the Utah War, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Hyrum Smith Papers, pedagogy, and strategic leadership.
In this episode Ken Alford, gives us great insights into the life of Brigham Young, who he was, and his contribution to building up the church, and even the western United States.
Episode 72: Who is Brigham Young? -With Ken Alford
Dr. Kenneth L. Alford is a professor of Church history and doctrine and Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired). His areas of expertise include, Latter-day Saint participation in military conflicts, the American Civil War, the Utah War, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Hyrum Smith Papers, pedagogy, and strategic leadership.
In this episode Ken Alford, gives us great insights into the life of Brigham Young, who he was, and his contribution to building up the church, and even the western United States.
Episode 71: Brigham Young at Home
Mark gives an inside look into Brigham Young as a husband and father.
Episode 70: Brigham Young 101
Mark dives into the life of Brigham Young and his incredible life story of how he joined the church, became the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and built up the church in the Rocky Mountains.
Episode 69: The Power of Sustaining
Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories and lessons on how we can better sustain our prophets. In a world where so many turn from the prophets, and want the prophets to conform to their views; Mark shares how we can deepen our love and sustaining efforts toward our church leaders.
Episode 68: Joseph Smith & His Love of Children
Dr. Mark Ogletree talks about the impact the Prophet Joseph had on so many of the children and youth in his life. He was a protector, and defender of the children. Many times, he put their needs above his own. Joseph engaged with them often to teach, play, and work. So many accounts from the children and youth that knew Joseph on a personal level spoke so highly and affectionately of him. Tune in to hear more!
Episode 67: Joseph Smith, the Athlete- with Alex Baugh
Alexander L. Baugh is a professor and former chair of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1995. He specializes in researching and writing about the Missouri period of early Church history. Alex is a true expert of church history during the time of Joseph Smith.
Do not miss this episode with Alex as we discuss the athleticism and physicality of The Prophet Joseph, and how this was an essential characteristic for him as he fulfilled his mission.
Episode 66: Joseph Smith, the Radical- with Gerrit Dirkmaat
Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He is an expert in the field of church history, and an excellent teacher. His knowledge about the prophet Joseph is unmatched. Gerrit is able to masterfully teach us the incredible doctrines we have because of the prophet Jospeh Smith, and how revolutionary and radical these doctrines were in their time period. You will not want to miss this episode!
Episode 65: Gerrit Dirkmaat on the Personality of Joseph Smith
Gerrit Dirkmaat is an associate professor of Church history and doctrine at Brigham Young University. He is an expert in the field of church history, and an excellent teacher. His knowledge about the prophet Joseph is unmatched. Join us this week as Gerrit and I discuss the personality of Joseph Smith. As you listen, we hope your testimony and love of the Prophet Joseph deepens.
Episode 64: The Lighter Side of the Prophet Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith, despite the difficulties and challenges he endured, had a great sense of humor. He was able to use that gift as a tool many times, to lighten a rough moment or dispel a tense situation. Joseph Smith was known for being able to make people laugh, and draw people to him with his jolly personality and happy manner.
Episode 63: The Prophet Joseph Smith - The Optimist
Joseph Smith, despite the difficulties and challenges he endured, was an optimist. He was known for his friendly demeanor and kind personality. Joseph was able to have abiding faith despite passing through some of the greatest trials any of us could ever face.
Episode 62: Praise to the Man - The Prophet Joseph Smith
Mark shares inspirational and insightful stories from the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith.