Thu, 27 December 2018
On this episode, we hear the Sunstone Seattle 2018 presentation on the Smith-entheogen theory. Cody Noconi begins with setting the psychedelic stage for entheogens in religious ritualism. Then he gives us a brief introduction of psychedelics in Mormonism. After that, yours truly takes us on a journey into the most practical supplier of entheogenic substances for Joseph Smith during his Kirtland ministry. After the presentation cuts short, I walk through the parts of the presentation we cut out for want of time. Don’t forget to help out Brother Jake! Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Thu, 20 December 2018
On this episode, the election of 1842 has far-reaching consequences. We begin with a number of people getting sick in Nauvoo, then discuss the various meetings held to carry out the bankruptcy proceedings of prominent Nauvoo Mormons and all the drama with “lost” letters. Then we get into what the newly-elected representatives of Illinois had planned to attempt curtailing the political power and corruption in Nauvoo. William Smith opposes. After that, we go on a lightning round to finish out 1842 so we can begin 1843 in 2019 with a clean slate. Links: Times & Seasons Autumn 1842 Nauvoo Politics EoM History of Illinois by Thomas Ford Marinda Nancy Johnson Hyde Smith Smith Hyde ‘Crazy’ Willey Smith Orson Pratt in Nauvoo List of Joseph Smith’s Wives JS Journal Dec 1841-1842 Show links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Fri, 14 December 2018
On this episode, we get into politics of Illinois in 1842. This year was a contentious race with the Mormons wielding so much power through their friends in high places. Rigdon runs for Illinois State Congress but loses. The Mormons promise their vote for the Democrat to replace Governor Carlin and Thomas Ford takes his seat as the new Governor of Illinois. What begins with letter exchanges and vicious accusation revealing conflict between Jo and Hingepin Sidney Rigdon ends in bygones being bygones and tests of loyalty. Politics will continue to play an increasing role in our historical analysis moving forward. JS Journal 1841-42 Biography of Lorenzo Snow by Eliza R. Snow 1842 gubernatorial election Illinois State Senators History of Illinois by Thomas Ford Show Links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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Fri, 7 December 2018
On this episode, John C. Wreck-it Bennett’s leaving the church, Nauvoo Legion, and city government left a massive vacuum in his absence. James Gordon Bennett and James Arlington Bennet are appointed to offices to fill his place. We discuss who these guys were, how they found out about Mormonism, and what their places were within the movement after Wreck-it Bennett left. Links: PLEASE HELP BROTHER JAKE Watch his videos and subscribe here! James Arlington Bennet biography Letter from Arlington Bennet James Gordon Bennett Susan Easton Black Nauvoo University 1841-45 Historical Study of the Nauvoo, Illinois, Public School System by Paul Thomas Smith Nauvoo Legion leadership ranks History of the Saints by John C. Bennett James Gordon Bennett’s 1831 Report on “The Mormonites” by Leonard Arrington Show Links: Website http://nakedmormonismpodcast.com
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