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Episode 2: Glory Enough

Brandon Metcalf is a researcher and writer with the Church History Department. In this week’s episode Brandon explains why Brigham Young and other Church leaders were concerned about the early Saints going back and forth from the trail to Nauvoo. He also explores what life was really like for the early Saints who were fleeing Nauvoo. The “Mormon Battalion” was formed and provided necessary finances to support the migration.

Additional Resources

Chapter Discussed in This Episode:

• Chapter 2: Glory Enough

Associated Church History Topics:

• Louisa Barnes Pratt

• Mexican-American War

• Mormon Battalion

• Nauvoo Temple

• Other Latter Day Saint Movements

• Pioneer Trek

• Thomas L. and Elizabeth Kane

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