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Church History Matters

Scripture Central
Joseph Smith
Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine & Covenants
Latter-Day Saints
Book Of Mormon
Brigham Young
Latter-Day Saint Church History
Kirtland Temple
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Zion
Priesthood
Evolution
Word Of Wisdom
Sidney Rigdon
Plural Marriage
Latter-Day Saint Church
Carthage Jail
New Jerusalem
Missouri
Mountain Meadows Massacre

The Church History Matters Podcast features in-depth conversations between Scott and Casey where they dive deep into both the challenges and beauty of Latter-day Saint Church History

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What happened to the evolution of temple doctrine in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during the era of Wilford Woodruff? As the Church entered a new period of temple building and temple work, ideas that had been developing for decades... more

How did the development of temples in Utah shape the doctrines and practices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore how the Saints’ move west created n... more

When the Latter-day Saints left Nauvoo and made their way west to the Salt Lake Valley, they carried with them more than their belongings and their faith. They carried a profound desire to build temples where they could make sacred covenants, receive... more

What is the story behind the history of Latter-day Saints and temple worship? In this episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths trace the remarkable history of Latter-day Saint temples from the earliest days of the Restora... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Bishop
Author and independent researcher specializing in Latter-day Saint history and doctrine
Independent researcher
Episode: 225 - Is the Joseph Smith Daguerreotype Real? Latest Research I Joseph Smith I Church History Matters EP01
Joseph F. Brickey
Classical artist and forensic anatomist; director of Beaux Arts Academy; president of the Classical Tradition Institute
Beaux Arts Academy; Classical Tradition Institute
Episode: 225 - Is the Joseph Smith Daguerreotype Real? Latest Research I Joseph Smith I Church History Matters EP01
Michael Miller
Actor, writer, producer and creator of Porter Rockwell-focused project
Independent creator
Episode: 222-Did Porter Rockwell Try to Kill Governor Boggs? I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters
Jack Welch
Prominent LDS scholar, founder of Scripture Central
Scripture Central / Book of Mormon Central
Episode: 221 - Moroni Day Celebration I A New LDS Holiday I Church History Matters
Matt Waldrop
Romney lifer and former trusted advisor
Mitt Romney's Senate/Presidential campaign team
Episode: 220 - The Rise of Mitt Romney & The Mormon Moment I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Paul Reeve
Professor and author on Utah and Mormon history
University of Utah
Episode: 212 - New Data: History of the LDS Church and Slavery I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Derek Sainsbury
Associate Professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University; author of Storming the Nation
Brigham Young University
Episode: 211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Lisa Olsen Tait
Expert on women's history in the church
Church History Scholars/Historian
Episode: 196 - Do Men and Women Share the Priesthood? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series
Ben Spackman
Scholarly expert in the history of science and religion, focusing on the Latter-day Saints perspective
Episode: 193 - Latest Research: Science & Scripture w/Ben Spackman | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Hosts

Casey
Co-host of Church History Matters; frequent contributor with a focus on historical analysis and faithful interpretation.
Scott
Host of the podcast; leads discussions with Casey on church history, governance, and interpretation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • I have loved this podcast!

    I just started listening to this podcast from the beginning after reading “Saints” and wanting some clarification and a deeper dive into some of the topics. This has been exactly what I was looking for! I have learned a ton and have strengthened my testimony on the divine origins of the church. It has been interesting and I look forward to listening to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hhhhhhwwwwwwccccc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast

    Never a boring episode! I always am learning new things and I love the back and forth with Casey and Scott and the skepticism and truth found in each episode. Thank you for teaching and entertaining!! I’ve promoted this podcast to many over the years!

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    5
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    Canadaa month ago
  • A Converts Testimony

    Podcast like this that seem to have grown out of the closure of Covid, have strengthened and built upon my testimony as a convert. I am so appreciative of these talented, knowledgeable, and dedicated individuals who felt it important to create these podcasts to help us members who have to navigate all the negativity of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Thank you very much, gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ray, D.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!!

    Great podcast; well researched; great information looking. Interesting to listen to. Well done.

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    SGGme
    United States2 months ago
  • Love

    One of the best podcast out there. The episodes on Ezra Taff Benson was pretty one-sided, left-wing, and didn’t carry a lot of context for communism, but other than that every episode is incredible.

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    Weshyde
    United States2 months ago

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• Fans value the faith-forward yet academically honest approach to controversial topics.
• Listeners praise rigorous scholarship and clear historical context.
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211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Q: What happened after Joseph Smith's assassination in terms of leadership and organizational impact?
The missionary corps and political networks continued to influence church leadership and community structures in Nauvoo and later Utah, contributing to a form of governance that persisted beyond Smith's death and helped shape the church's political culture for decades.
211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Q: How did theodemocracy differ from plain democracy or theocracy in this context?
Theodemocracy combined leadership selected by revelation with popular participation, aiming to govern in alignment with divine guidance while still operating within a democratic framework where people could vote for leaders.
211 - Joseph Smith's Political Platform for President I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Q: What evidence convinced you the campaign was a serious political effort rather than purely missionary work?
The campaign grew from symbolic discussions to a structured effort: the creation of independent electors, formal electioneering by thousands of elders, and the Council of Fifty's active planning for political strategies across multiple states, including organizing conventions and political newspapers.
212 - New Data: History of the LDS Church and Slavery I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Q: What pressures are Utah's leaders feeling, and how did national debates around slavery influence Utah's politics?
The discussion covers the Mexican-American War's aftermath, territorial expansion, the question of free vs. slave in new territories, and how national politics pressured Utah to address slavery and citizenship.
212 - New Data: History of the LDS Church and Slavery I Religion & Politics I Church History Matters
Q: At a high level, just kind of help set the political scene for us in Utah in the late 1840s, early 1850s here. Who are Utah's political leaders?
Paul explains the overlap of church and political leadership, with Brigham Young as governor and church president, plus a legislature dominated by Latter-day Saints, and high-level religious figures like Orson Pratt and others shaping policy.

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4. Jack Welch
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6. Paul Reeve
7. Derek Sainsbury
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