Past Impressions
By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Podcast Description
Past Impressions is a chronological exploration of Church history. Host Brent Top, chairman of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, leads lively discussions about the places, people, and events that are the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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53: Establishing Winter Quarters | Professor Richard Bennett describes the settlement which came to be known as Winter Quarters. | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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52: Crossing Iowa | Professor Richard Bennett leads us across the Mississippi River and across Iowa and brings us to what would come to be known as Winter Quarters. | 5/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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51: Leaving Nauvoo | Professor William Hartley discusses how the saints completed the temple, worked day and night to endow church members, dedicated the temple and crossed the Mississippi River. | 5/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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50: Preparing to Leave | Professor William Hartley discusses the aftermath of the martyrdom and how the saints prepared to leave Nauvoo. | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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49: King of Beaver Island | Historian Robin Jensen talks about those who stepped forward claiming leadership of the Church after the death of Joseph Smith. | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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48: Succession in the Presidency | Historian Robin Jensen discusses succession in the Presidency in Nauvoo. | 4/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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47: Martyrs | Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. | 12/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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46: Hancock County | Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses events in Hancock County that led to the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. | 12/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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45: Struggles in Nauvoo | Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses the struggles the Church faced in Nauvoo. | 12/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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44: Revelations and Sermons | Dr. Robert Millett discusses revelations received and sermons delivered in Nauvoo. | 12/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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43: Doctrinal Developments | Dr. Robert Millett discusses doctrinal developments in Nauvoo. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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42: The University of Nauvoo | Did you know the city of Nauvoo had a university? Dr. Susan Easton Black discusses the origin, development, and function of the University of Nauvoo. | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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41: The Female Relief Society | Dr. Susan Easton Black discusses the origins of the "Female Relief Society of Nauvoo." | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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40: Orson Hyde in Jerusalem | Dr. Bruce Van Orden discusses Orson Hyde's mission to the Holy Land. | 10/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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39: Women in Nauvoo | Dr. Jill Mulvay-Derr gives insights into the lives of early Latter-day Saint women in Nauvoo. | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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38: The Twelve's Missions to England | Dr. Bruce Van Orden discusses the missions of the early Apostles to England. | 10/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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37: The Campaign of Joseph Smith | During his campaign for President of the United States, Joseph Smith presented several innovative ideas. Dr. Arnie Garr discusses the events that led up to Joseph Smith's nomination and the effect his campaign had on the Church and U.S. politics. | 9/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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36: Nauvoo Records | Historian Alex Smith discusses the various records that were kept in Nauvoo. | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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35: From Commerce to Nauvoo | Historian Alex Smith discusses the events that created the city of Nauvoo. | 9/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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34: Liberty Jail | Dr. Alex Baugh discusses the events that led to the arrest of Joseph Smith and his imprisonment in Liberty Jail. Dr. Baugh also gives us insights into the daily life of the prisoners. | 9/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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33: Haun's Mill | Dr. Alex Baugh discusses the events that led up to the tragic massacre at Haun's Mill. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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32: The Mormon Militia in Missouri | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the arrival of the Mormon militia in Jackson County, Missouri. | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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31: Establishing Zion's Camp - Part 2 | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the arrival of the Mormon militia in Jackson County, Missouri. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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30: Establishing Zion's Camp - Part 1 | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the events leading up to the establishment of Zion's Camp. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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29: Clay County, Missouri | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the events that lead to the Saints moving to Clay County, Missouri, their relationship with the citizens there, and the reasons for the eventual hostilities that caused them to leave. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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28: Conflict in Missouri | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the conflicts between the Saints and the citizens of Independence, Missouri. | 5/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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27: Establishing Zion in Missouri | Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the Saints’ arrival in Missouri, the purchase of the temple lot and the dedication of the site. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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26: Questions about the Book of Abraham | Professor Brian Hauglid answers questions critics have about the origins of the Book of Abraham. | 5/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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25: The Book of Abraham | Professor Brian Hauglid discusses the Book of Abraham. Dr. Hauglid talks about where and when the Egyptian papyri were found and how Joseph Smith came to possess them. | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24: The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible | Professor Brian Hauglid discusses the Joseph Smith translation of the Bible. Dr. Hauglid talks about the translation processes Joseph Smith went through. Learn how one young man’s determination in the 20th century helped make the translation available to us today. | 5/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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23: Conflict and Exodus | Shortly after the dedication of the Kirtland Temple the Church experienced a time of great conflict. Milton Backman discusses the events that led to contention, apostasy, and finally an exodus from Kirtland. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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22: The Kirtland Temple | It was the first temple built in the latter days. Milton Backman discusses the sacrifice of the Saints in building the Kirtland Temple, and the great spiritual events surrounding its dedication. | 4/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21: The United Order | Do you know the difference between the law of consecration and the united order? Historian Steven Harper discusses the united order, its origins, and how it differs from the law of consecration. | 4/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20: The Law of Consecration | To consecrate your time and talents means to make them sacred. Historian Steven Harper discusses the law of consecration, how it was lived in the early days of the Church, and how members of the Church live it today. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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19: Education in Kirtland | Historian Milton Backman discusses education in Kirtland, Ohio. Learn about the School of the Prophets and how many members of the Church were taught Hebrew and Greek. Learn how the revelation known as "the Word of Wisdom" was received. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18: Gathering in Kirtland | Historian Milton Backman discusses the gathering of the Saints in Kirtland, Ohio. Learn about revelations that were received in the Kirtland area, and learn how the Church began to grow. | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17: Lamanite Missions | Historians Richard Bennett and John Livingstone discuss the lives of early missionaries called to preach the gospel to the Lamanintes. | 2/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16: Early Missionaries | Some went out with only a few pages of the Book of Mormon. Many left before the Church was officially organized. Historians Richard Bennett and John Livingstone discuss the lives of early missionaries. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15: The Eight Witnesses | Historian Larry Morris discusses the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. | 2/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14: Three Witnesses | Historian Larry Morris discusses the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon. | 1/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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13: Organization of the Church | Historian Larry Porter discusses the organization of the Church | 1/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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12: The Restoration of the Priesthood | Historian Larry Porter discusses the restoration of the priesthood. | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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11: Friends and Foes of the Early Church | Historian Larry Porter discusses the friends and the foes of the Church in the Palmyra area. | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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10: The Second Elder, Part 2 | Historians Alex Baugh and Larry Morris continue their discussion on the life of the Second Elder of the Church, Oliver Cowdery. | 12/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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09: The Second Elder, Part 1 | Historians Alex Baugh and Larry Morris discuss the life of the Second Elder of the Church, Oliver Cowdery. | 12/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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08: Conversion Stories of 19th-Century Women | Historians Rachel Cope and Janiece Johnson discuss the lives and conversions of 19th-century women. | 12/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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07: The Probation of a Teenage Seer | Dr. Steven Harper discusses Joseph Smith’s growth and spiritual education leading up to receiving the plates. | 12/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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06: The Joseph Smith Sr. Family | Professor Kyle Walker discusses the family of Joseph Smith Sr. | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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05: First Principles of the Gospel | Dr. Richard E. Bennett discusses the various ways Joseph Smith Jr. was schooled in the first principles of the gospel. | 11/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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04: Richard Turley, Part 2 | Richard E. Turley Jr., assistant Church Historian, continues his discussion about the role of Church Historian and methods of recording Church history. | 11/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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03: Richard Turley, Part 1 | Richard E. Turley Jr., assistant Church Historian, discusses the role of Church Historian and methods of recording Church history. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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02: Historical Accounts of the First Vision | Professor Steven Harper discusses different historical accounts of the First Vision. | 11/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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01: Prelude to the First Vision | Professors Spencer Fluhman and Steven Harper discuss the events leading up to the First Vision. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 53 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Interesting & informative
Definitely my favorite LDS podcast so far. I'm always sad when the podcasts are over -- they're so interesting! I'm adding lots of books to my "to-read" list, though.
Great Podcasts
These are some of the best Podcasts I've heard. Brent Top does an excellent job and a lot of great knowledge is shared. It's nice to see the Religion Department at BYU take an active approach for providing information to members/non-members. I wish the ancient scripture department would do something similar with the NT/OT histories and teachings. These professors know so much and Podcasts are an excellent way to impart their knowledge.
One of the absolute best!
I cannot put into words how interesting and incredible this work is. THANK YOU.
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