Kirtland: City of Revelation: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast

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. Guests: Matt Grow, Jenny Lund, Elder Kyle S. McKay, Benjamin Pykles

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. Guests: Christian Heimburger, David Howlett, Elizabeth Kuehn

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 also explains how these spiritual moments quickly gave way to contention and dissent in Kirtland. Guests: Chase Kirkham, Elizabeth Kuehn, Jonathan Stapley, Jennifer Reeder, Brent Rogers

This episode explains the efforts of church leaders to redeem Zion, including a march that became known as Zion's Camp. The episode also explores the building of the Kirtland Temple, the publication of the Doctrine and Covenants, and Joseph Smith translation of the Book of Abraham. Guests: Matthew Godfrey, Christian Heimburger, Sharalyn Howcroft, Robin Jensen, Elizabeth Kuehn, Kerry Muhlestein, Jenny Reeder, Brent Rogers

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 Jesus Christ. Guests: Joseph Darowski, Matthew Godfrey, Sharalyn Howcroft, Robin Jensen, Jenny Reeder