Church History Matters

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Latter-Day Saint Church History

Joseph Smith

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Fanny Alger

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Kirtland Apostasy

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	167	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Religion & SpiritualityChristianity

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165 - D&C 122-123 CFM - Lessons From Liberty Jail - E43B October 20-26

Welcome to Church History Matters Come Follow Me Edition where we are systematically diving into every section of the Doctrine and Covenants throughout the year 2025! In this episode Scott and Casey cover Doctrine & Covenants 122-123, while covering ... more

Yesterday • 46 min

164 - D&C 121 CFM - Enduring Trials And Hardships In Life - E43 October 20-26

14 Oct 2025 • 49 min

163 - D&C 118-120 CFM - The 12 Apostles Mission & The Law of Tithing - E42B October 13-19

9 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 2 min

162 - D&C 115-117 CFM - Trusting God When The Future Is Unclear - E42 October 13-19

7 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 25 min

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Recent Guests

Karl Rick Anderson

Known as Mr. Kirtland for his dedication to the Kirtland, Ohio area of church history.

Episode: 159 - Spiritual Manifestations & The Kirtland Temple with Karl Anderson - E40C September 29-October 5

Matthew Godfrey

Senior Managing Historian in the Church History Department and expert on Zions Camp.

Church History Department

Episode: 155 - Was Zions Camp a Success or Failure? With Matt Godfrey - E38C September 15-21

Matt Godfrey

Historian who wrote the book on Zion's Camp.

Episode: 154 - D&C 104-105 CFM - God’s People Tested with Money & Zions Camp - E38B September 15-21

Matt McBride

Historian and director of publications for the Church History Department.

Church History Department

Episode: 135 - Early Saints Respond to the Plan of Salvation with Matt McBride - E28B July 7-13

Scott C. Esplin

Dean of Religious Education and a professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University.

Brigham Young University

Episode: 117 - How a Move to Ohio Sparked a Global Movement w/Scott Esplin - E17 Bonus - April 21-27

Janiece Johnson

An expert in early Latter-day Saint history and the Book of Mormon

Deseret Book

Episode: 114 - Early Church Converts w/Janiece Johnson - E15 Bonus - April 7-13

Jenny Reeder

19th century women's history specialist in the Historic Sites Division in the Church History Department.

Historic Sites Division, Church History Department

Episode: 110 - Full BONUS EPISODE on Emma Smith w/Jenny Reeder - CFM - 12b - March17-23

Anthony Sweat

A professor of religion at BYU Provo in the Church History and Doctrine Department

BYU Provo

Episode: 108 - D&C 20-22 CFM - Our History & Doctrine Are Inseparable - E11 March 10-16

Dr. Daniel C. Petersen

Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies and Arabic at Brigham Young University and executive producer of the film 'Witnesses'

Brigham Young University

Episode: 105 The Intractable Witnesses of the Book of Mormon - Come Follow Me - E8 - Bonus Episode - Feb 17-23

Hosts

Scott

Co-host discussing church history and addressing doctrinal implications, often focusing on deeper theological concepts and their practical applications.

Casey

Co-host providing insights on church history and theology, contributing to a balanced, informative conversation about the faith's heritage and doctrines.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings

Amazing podcast!!
I don’t often do reviews but this has been one of my all time favorite podcasts! Thank you for sharing you knowledge and wisdom with us!
Apple Podcasts
5
BGB313
United States20 days ago
Brilliant and concise
I absolutely love what you have created in sharing your knowledge and the fantastic interviews with other experts on topics. Thankyou for the way you address topics using scriptural evidence and relying on the actual history and expert testimony to entertain rather than endless corny jokes. The truth is the entertainment!!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Nephig
United Statesa month ago
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your time. You help me understand so much more about church history. It’s fascinating to me. It helps my discipleship, and I enjoy it so much! Thank you for helping deepen our understanding.
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5
cmjohns3
United Statesa month ago
Deepen my understanding
I’ve listened to other podcasts but now I always listen to Scott and Casey. They don’t bring us other people’s opinions of Sections of the D&C. They bring us the actual D&C. Considering that it was written by The Lord Jesus Christ- that’s what I want to hear and ponder and live.
I love their approach to each section.
Context
Content
Controversies
Consequences.
Their podcasts of D&C 76, 88, 93 took my breath away. It would be embarrassing to admit how may times I listen to each episode-only b... more
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ChrissyG5
United States2 months ago
A must listen to podcast
This podcast has become a must listen to for me. The way that Casey and Scott layout the history of the church is second to none. I love how they systematically work through each issue. Their ability to help us understand our history and bringing us closer to the Savior is needed in this day and age. I wish we could just listen to them for Sunday School.
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MLosee56
United States2 months ago

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Some reviews express a desire for more critical perspectives on historical figures, suggesting a mix of appreciation and calls for broader discussions.

Listeners appreciate the thoroughness of the content and the hosts' approach to difficult, controversial topics in church history.

Many find the material engaging and informative, deepening their understanding of church doctrines and history.

The hosts' chemistry and ability to provide context resonate well, compelling listeners to reflect on their own faith journeys.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

159 - Spiritual Manifestations & The Kirtland Temple with Karl Anderson - E40C September 29-October 5

Q: What was the endowment of power? And can you give us some examples of its fulfillment during that January to April time period?

The endowment with power consisted of ordinances that were through which power came and was understood to have originated from God, relating to the experiences and preparations for the Kirtland Temple.

159 - Spiritual Manifestations & The Kirtland Temple with Karl Anderson - E40C September 29-October 5

Q: Can we just start with your work in Kirtland? Could you just tell us a little bit about what you've been doing the last few decades to help bring attention to Kirtland?

I was called to be a stake president and had a very strong impression that the work that had to be done there was missionary work educating the public about the restoration of the gospel that occurred in Kirtland.

157 - D&C 109 CFM - The Beginning of Modern Day Temples - E40 September 29-October 5

Q: Why is he praying for his enemy? Like, who prays for his enemies?

Joseph Smith exemplifies the Christian teaching to pray for those who persecute you and expresses a pattern of forgiveness and hope for conversion.

155 - Was Zions Camp a Success or Failure? With Matt Godfrey - E38C September 15-21

Q: Was Zions Camp a failure or was it a success?

Some of it depends on what your definition is of success.

155 - Was Zions Camp a Success or Failure? With Matt Godfrey - E38C September 15-21

Q: What do most people miss when we talk about the historical background of Zions Camp?

The purpose of Zions Camp is sometimes misunderstood by Church members and by scholars as well.

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Engaging listeners with a thorough examination of Latter-day Saint Church History, the conversations shed light on both the challenges and the beauty of this faith's past. The hosts Scott and Casey emphasize critical historical events and themes while exploring the depth of scriptural insights, particularly from the Doctrine & Covenants. Episodes cover varying topics such as church governance, mission work, and personal trials that relate historical events to modern-day applications. This unique blend of in-depth analysis and approachable discussions is likely appealing to those eager to understand the complexities of their faith heritage, rendering it both educational and enriching for those seeking a nuanced perspective on religious histo... more

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