Kirtland, City of Revelation: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast

This preview of the limited-series podcast on the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kirtland, Ohio describes the significant role Kirtland played in that history, particularly in the way role revelation had in their lives

This episode explains the history of Kirtland, Ohio, as well as how the preaching of four missionaries in the area in 1830 led to the conversion of hundreds of men and women. Guests: Matt Grow, Elizabeth Kuehn, Mark Staker 

This episode examines the circumstances of Joseph Smith’s move from New York to Ohio, and the work he did once he arrived to translate scripture and to establish greater order in the church.

This episode tells the story of the establishment of Zion in Missouri and how that effort affected the growth and development of the church. The episode considers what the establishment of a new city in Missouri meant for Kirtland.

This episode illuminates the challenges church leaders faced in publishing the revelations of Joseph Smith, as well as their efforts to care for the poor and to establish the School of the Prophets designed to train men to preach the gospel of Christ

We discuss the efforts of church leaders to redeem Zion, including a march that became known as Zion’s Camp. We also explore the building of the Kirtland Temple, the publication of the Doctrine and Covenants, and translation of The Book of Abraham.

This episode tells the story of the dedication of the Kirtland Temple, the solemn assembly that featured the long-promised endowment of power, and some of the spiritual manifestations that occurred in the temple.

This episode reflects on the history of Kirtland after Joseph Smith moved away from the city. It considers the challenges faced by church members still living in the area and contests over the ownership of the Kirtland Temple.

This episode tells the story of how Kirtland became a historic site and the challenges associated with restoring and reconstructing historic buildings. Scholars and church leaders reflect on the historical and spiritual legacy of Kirtland.