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
- Visit Website
- RSS
- Artist: Year of Polygamy Podcast
Podcasts:
Join Lindsay as she interviews Adrian Larsen about his involvement in the Remnant movement (Denver Snuffer) and how that movement views the principle of plural marriage. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Adrian’s blog: www.totheremnant.com * Paper on polygamy: Joseph Smith’s Monogamy: * Denver Snuffer on Polygamy: Plural Marriage
Join Lindsay as she interviews Terrill Musser, one of the people involved in reforming Short Creek (the towns of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona) about where the town is now and how residents are dealing with the aftermath of Warren Jeffs. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Donate to TheFernFoundation.org * Reach out to Terrill on Facebook * Email Terrill Musser * Info from Terrill: “If folks want to help with our 4th of July celebration or to know more about it here is some info: This event is to bring family and friends back together to honor our great nation. This community event is also for friends and families to spend the day together. All are invited, come and have a happy fun day. Please be considerate of others with friendship, kindness and modesty. Looking forward to seeing you there. Event Funding Options: Cash App: $shortcreek OR PayPal: scfestivities@gmail.com OR https://www.gofundme.com/2017Celebration AND https://www.gofundme.com/July42017FireWorks Zion Helicopters tours and flights will be offering tours on the 4th of July from 1:00 pm until afternoon according to sales. For reservations for your flight please make an early contact at: Call Ashley, or Brooke at 435-668-4185,zionhelicopters@gmail.com Here is what they are offering: 8 mile flight min 2 passengers $40 per person appr. 5-10 min Zion Tour, 50 miles 30 min flight $180 per person https://www.facebook.com/ZionHelicopter/?hc_location=ufi We also have a community center and work with Cherished Family so if folks want to donate clothing or appliances or any living items you can use they can get donated there and then i distribute it to FLDS and NON FLDS it goes to the newly kicked out and the FLDS who have been abandoned.If people want to donate put them in touch with me and i will 100% make sure it goes to the families in need. If folks want to assist me in my healing journey they can email me at musser86@gmail.com or you could tell them how to help if people ask. We are trying to raise enough for my new chair and to keep my medicines going with how crazy the health care world is now days.
Join Lindsay as she interviews John Hatch from Signature Books about the lives and wives of Lorenzo Snow. Links and texts mentioned in this podcast: * Signature Books * Juanita Brooks lecture * Harold B. Lee Library info on Lorenzo Snow * Chronological history of Lorenzo Snow Solemn Covenant: The Mormon Polygamous Passage by B. Carmon Hardy * Brian Hales’ take on Lorenzo Snow * FAIR Mormon takes on “Fundamentalist Assumptions” * Denver Snuffer on Lorenzo Snow Women married to Lorenzo Snow as plural wives: * Charlotte Squires (19 November 1825 Ohio – 25 September 1850). Married October 1844. * Mary Adaline Goddard (8 March 1812 Connecticut – 28 December 1898). Married 1845. * Sarah Ann Prichard (29 November 1826 Ohio – 30 November 1900). Married 21 April 1845. * Harriet Amelia Squires (13 September 1819 Ohio – 12 May 1890). Married 17 January 1846. * Eleanor Houtz (14 August 1831 Pennsylvania – 13 September 1896). Married 1848. * Caroline Horton (25 December 1828 England – 21 February 1857). Married 9 October 1853. * Mary Elizabeth Houtz (19 May 1840 Pennsylvania – 31 May 1906). Married 1857. * Phoebe Amelia Woodruff (4 March 1842 Nauvoo, Illinois – 15 February 1919). Married 4 April 1859. Phoebe was the daughter of Wilford Woodruff. * Sarah Minnie Ephramina Jensen (10 October 1854[3] – 2 January 1908). Married on 12 June 1871
Join Lindsay as she talks with American historian Ben Park, John Hamer, and Danielle Mooney about the many leadership and priesthood splits in the Mormon movement. Links mentioned in this episode: * DEBATING SUCCESSION, MARCH 1846: JOHN E. PAGE, ORSON HYDE, AND THE TRAJECTORIES OF JOSEPH SMITH’S LEGACY * D. Michael Quinn’s article on succession * Mormon succession geekery * Wiki: Succession Crisis * Ronald W. Walker, “Six Days in August: Brigham Young and the Succession,” in A Firm Foundation: Church Organization and Administration, ed. David J. Whittaker and Arnold K. Garr (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University; Salt Lake City: Deseret Book, 2011), 161–96. * Polygamy on the Pedernales: Lyman Wight’ s Mormon Villages in Antebellum Texas, 1845-1858 by Melvin C. Johnson
Join Lindsay as she interview musician Tom Bennett about his religious travels, his LDS mission, his brush with Mormon fundamentalism, and his spiritual visions and search for knowledge. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Tom Bennett’s band * Tom’s music, “Where do you keep your love,” played in the opening * Tom’s music, “Show me the exit sign,” played at the end of the episode * Tom Bennett in USA today * Tom Bennett’s H.O.W.L. community * Tom Bennett on Facebook * The Garbage Eaters (The Brethren)
Join Lindsay as she and Mithryn discuss the One Mighty and Strong Doctrine. * Bishop Edward Partridge details * Ogden Kraut on the One Mighty and Strong * 1905 Article, full text * Letter from Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps, 1832-11-17, reprinted in “Let Every Man Learn His Duty”, Evening and Morning Star, vol. 1, no. 8, pp. 121–22 (January 1833). * Brian Hales’ article * Bill Shepard’s Dialogue Article * LDS interpretation of the One Mighty and Strong * List of those claiming to be the One Mighty and Strong * Art Bulla’s Website * Deseret News Article on Singer and Swapp group * Val Brinkerhoff * Brian David Mitchell * Cody Judy bomb threat article * Mithryn’s project launching soon!
Join Lindsay as she interviews Lawrence Barlow about being excommunicated or “sent away” from the FLDS church for “sins unforgivable.” Links mentioned in this podcast: Poem Lawrence Barlow mentioned: The Eternal Goodness
Join Lindsay as she interviews Anna LeBaron, daughter of Ervil LeBaron, a murderous Mormon Fundamentalist prophet. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Anna LeBaron’s site Buy the Book! The Polygamist’s Daughter: A Memoir * Listen to the episode explaining the history of The LeBaron family * Anna’s interview with the BBC * Anna’s interview with the Sun * Anna’s interview with the NY Post * Interview on KSL * Publisher’s Weekly Interview * SLC Book Signing Event
Join Lindsay as she interviews Christine Katas and Irene about the politics in the town, being FLDS, and religious discrimination. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Listen to Part One first * Episode explaining the background of the United Effort Plan (UEP) and the evictions * Life in the Creek blog * Volunteer or donate school supplies here * Email Christine for school supply donations: Christine@voicesfordignity.com
Join Lindsay as she interviews Christine Katas and Irene, an active member of the FLDS religion. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Life in the Creek blog
Join Lindsay for Part Two as she interviews Roy Jeffs, the son of FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs. Links mentioned in this podcast: * Roy Jeffs speaks out for the Daily Mail * Roy Jeffs in the Salt Lake Tribune * Roy Jeffs speaks out on abuse and shame * Brene Brown quotes on shame * Holding Out Help * Roy Jeffs’ Facebook Page
Join Lindsay as she interviews one of the sons of Warren Jeffs, Roy Jeffs, as he tells his story growing up under the shame and abuse of his father. (TW: This episode contains multiple descriptions of sexual assault) Links mentioned in this podcast: Roy Jeffs’ interview with CNN
Join Lindsay as she talks to reality TV star, Brady Williams from My Five Wives about being a “feminist polygamist.” Links mentioned in this podcast: * My Five Wives television show * Brady Williams on Facebook * Sunstone Boise
Join Lindsay as she interviews Lyndzie Nielson about growing up in a modern-day plural family. THIS EPISODE WILL BE BACK UP SHORTLY! (Guest just wanted an edit made, so stay tuned!) Links mentioned in this podcast: * Info on the Nielsen/Naylor Group * Info on Ivan Nielsen * Follow Lyndzie on Facebook * Lyndzie’s band, Dispute the Mute Facebook Page * Lyndzie’s music on Bandcamp * Lyndzie on iTunes * Brian Hales’ info on the Naylor group * Holding Out Help * The Fern Foundation Service Project in April
Join Lindsay as she interviews Joe Geisner on Frontier Utah violence and other violence in Mormonism. Links and text mentioned in this podcast: * D. Michael Quinn The Culture of Violence In Joseph Smiths Mormonism w/ notes * D. Michael Quinn: Council of Fifty and Its Members * At Sword’s Point by William MacKinnon * Article on Jesse Hartley * Lonely Bones (Bill Hickman) * The Tobin Shooting * Murder of Thomas Coleman * The Concept of a “Rejected Gospel” in Mormon History, Part 1 William Shepard, 130 * The Notorious Hodges Brothers: Solving the Mystery of Their Destruction at Nauvoo, Bill Shepard, 260 * Smithsonian collecting Native American Skulls * “Becoming a Messenger of Peace,” Jacob Hamblin in Tooele article
