Year of Polygamy Podcast
Summary: The series follows the Mormon faith through the lens of “The Principle of Plural Marriage” from its genesis in 1831 with its originator Joseph Smith, through the hidden history and governmental pressure, to today and contemporary practicing Fundamentalist Mormons. For the first time polygamy is dissected through a feminist viewpoint, with attention given to the experiences of the women, women who sacrificed everything and suffered long and are never mentioned in museums or landmark tours. Their experiences, along with interviews with experts, sc20140302_130747holars, historians, and those still affected directly by the practice, paint a new portrait of how the west was shaped, by the hard work and toil of these invisible women, hidden away through controversy. Through Hansen’s careful work, we see how the practice of polygamy affected every aspect of the LDS church’s formation and is still a shadow hanging over the church, visible in it’s approach to marriage, the role of women, and the temple ceremonies. Instead of the historical footnote polygamy is often treated as, Hansen shows how this practice, started in secret and a direct cause of Joseph Smith’s death, responsible for driving the saints to Utah, and then outward again to Mexico and Canada, the root of power struggles both in the church and out, the cause of suspicion and eventually violence including the Mountain Meadows Massacre, was an instigator to most of the history of American West. For the first time, The Year of Polygamy shows how the west was settled not only to claim land and mineral rights, but in a very real way to control the bodies and sexuality of women in a way that reverberates today. Find our more at YearofPolygamy.com
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Join Lindsay as she interviews Dan Barlow, who was 16 and kicked out of his home and religion after choosing to support his father over the bishop.
Join Lindsay as she interview Gracanne Fischer about her life and exit from the FLDS religiou. This is part two of a two-part episode. You can listen to part one here.
Join Lindsay as she interviews Gracanne Fischer. Gracanne grew up in Short Creek and was raised a faithful member of the FLDS. In part one, she talks about her early years leading up to her marriage.
Join Lindsay as she interviews historians John Dinger, Bryan Buchanan, and John Hatch about the “Joseph Fought Polygamy” arguments. This is part two of two. You can listen to the first part here. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Joseph Fought Polygamy doc * Defending Joseph * Pure Mormonism: Why I’m Abandoning Polygamy * Corb Lund’s Brother Brigham, Brother Young song * Nauvoo Expositor * Nauvoo City Council meetings for June 8 & 10 * Joseph Smith’s letter to Newel K. Whitney, July 27, 1842 * Deed to Sarah Ann Whitney September 6, 1842 * Blessing to Sarah Ann Whitney March 23, 1843 * John C. Bennett’s 1842 expose History of the Saints * Joseph Smith’s 1844 indictment for adultery and fornication * The Lott family bible * Testimony of John Scott in Nauvoo v. O.F. Bostwick
Join Lindsay as she interviews historians John Dinger, Bryan Buchanan, and John Hatch about the “Joseph Fought Polygamy” arguments. This is part one of two. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Joseph Fought Polygamy doc * Defending Joseph * Pure Mormonism: Why I’m Abandoning Polygamy * Corb Lund’s Brother Brigham, Brother Young song * Nauvoo Expositor * Nauvoo City Council meetings for June 8 & 10 * Joseph Smith’s letter to Newel K. Whitney, July 27, 1842 * Deed to Sarah Ann Whitney September 6, 1842 * Blessing to Sarah Ann Whitney March 23, 1843 * John C. Bennett’s 1842 expose History of the Saints * Joseph Smith’s 1844 indictment for adultery and fornication * The Lott family bible * Testimony of John Scott in Nauvoo v. O.F. Bostwick
Join Lindsay as she interviews Roy Jeffs, Alina Darger, and Buffy Jessop about the disappearing holidays in the FLDS and what listeners can do to help. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Blog post on how you can help * Cherish Families * City Weekly: But Do They Know It’s Christmas (photo credit above from this article)
Join Lindsay as she interviews self-proclaimed prophet Gazelam Ale about his atheistic, polyamorous, mystical sect of Mormonism. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Find Gazelam on facebook * Mormon Zodiac * Youtube Channel * Mormon Magick Youtube Channel * Christopher C. Smith’s mention of Joseph Smith getting money from friends
Join Lindsay as she interviews Simmons professor, Paul Reeve about the origins of race doctrines in Mormonism and how they apply to polygamy. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Purchase Paul’s book, Religion of a Different Color here * Darius Gray’s Youtube Series: Blacks in the Scriptures * Jared Hickman’s work
Join Lindsay as she interviews American historian Ben Park who talks about the exciting and shocking confirmation of Joseph Smith’s polygamy found in a blessing given to Sarah Ann Whitney by Joseph Smith and written in his own hand. Links mentioned and read in this podcast: * Ben Park’s blog post on this subject * View the actual blessing on Joseph Smith Papers Project * Copy of the property deed to Sarah Ann Whitney * Brian Hales’ interpretation of Sarah’s story
Join Lindsay as she interviews Utah attorney Ben Shaffer about why he converted to Mormon fundamentalism. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Ben’s blog * More about the group Ben joined
Join Lindsay as she covers the history of Addam Swapp and Charlotte Singer Swapp. Addam Swapp served 25 years in prison for blowing up an LDS stake center with dynamite. Links mentioned and audio clips used in the podcast: * Ogden Kraut’s Sunstone presentation: The Singer-Swapp siege: Revelation or Retaliation? * Addam Swapp interview with Sacred Groves ministries * Charlotte Swapp’s interview with Sacred Grove ministries * John Timothy Singer’s testimony on Christianity * KSL report of Addam Swapp’s release * Vicki Singer’s emotional Sunstone session: The People’s Militia VS. The Law of the Land: A Few Mormon Perspectives * New York Times reporting on the stand-off * Written transcript of Ogden Kraut’s Sunstone presentation * SL Tribune coverage of Swapp being released * Chicago Tribune article on the stand-off * Photo of Fred House and his family
Join Lindsay as she talks about the dramatic story of the “Singer Compound” and standoff. Links mentioned and referenced in this podcast: * Parental Rights Movement on Utah’s Capitol Hill Should Not Make Gains at the Expense of the State ‘s Children by David B. Dibble * Mike Watkiss’ youtube video of John and Vickie Singer * Contemporary account of the Singer stand-off. * Vickie Singer’s account of the event * Sam Weller’s Obit * New York Times’ coverage of the event * Ogden Kraut’s Sunstone presentation on the event
Join Lindsay as she and Moroni Jessop interview Robert Rey Black about his journey as a Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Robert Rey Blacks’ book, The New and Everlasting Covenant * Movie on the Seige of Marion with Adam Swapp * Robert’s Facebook page
Join Lindsay as she interviews Moroni Jessop and they discuss the emerging Mormon fundamentalist leaders from the 1970’s. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Contributions made by Spencer W. Kimball * Spencer Kimball’s 1974 “God Will Not Be Mocked” speech * Days of Rage * Dialogue Article about political changes in the LDS church
Join Lindsay as she interviews Bryan Buchanan from Benchmark Books about the post-manifesto marriage period and the conflict it created among the LDS Quorum of the Twelve. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Email Bryan Buchanan * BENCHMARK BOOKS LDS BOOKS: NEW, USED & OUT-OF-PRINT, RARE * Spring 1985 Dialogue Issue * Some chronology from The Prospect of Ready Access: Annals of the Apostles, 1835-1951 * Bio of Henry S. Tanner–By Reason and by Faith: The Life of Henry S. Tanner (Chad M. Orton) * Bio of Rudger Clawson, The Making of a Mormon Apostle: The Story of Rudger Clawson * Brian C. Hales, Modern Polygamy and Mormon Fundamentalism: The Generations after the Manifesto
