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Informed Saints

Informed Saints
Book Of Mormon
Latter-Day Saints
Joseph Smith
General Conference
Book Of Abraham
Pearl Of Great Price
Halloween
Anachronisms
Bruce R. Mcconkie
Abraham
Russell M. Nelson
Brigham Young University
Doctrine and Covenants
Trunk-Or-Treat
Gold Plates
Franklin D. Richards
Archaeology
Mesoamerica
Family Proclamation
Temples

The podcast where you can learn about everything from polygamy to gold plates. Hosted by Stephen Smoot, Neal Rappleye, and Jasmin Rappleye.

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Joseph Smith was the first U.S. presidential candidate ever assassinated while campaigning — but almost no one knows why the Prophet decided to run in the first place. After Missouri's extermination order, a president who shrugged, and five candidate... more

What if the weapon that killed Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage Jail wasn't really a gun — but the legal system itself? Most Latter-day Saints have only a vague sense of why Joseph was even in that jail on June 27, 1844. The real story goes back ye... more

Did Joseph Smith try to translate a known hoax? In 1843, forged brass plates dug from a burial mound near Kinderhook, Illinois were rushed to Nauvoo, and critics have used the story ever since as proof that Joseph Smith was a fraud. But the documente... more

In April 1843, Joseph Smith stood on the Nauvoo temple grounds and described a vision he had received: he had seen the resurrected dead take each other by the hand and embrace one another, reuniting families across the veil. Most Latter-day Saints kn... more

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Recent Guests

Spencer Kraus
Scholar contributing a paper on Temple, Seership, Craftsmanship, and Fellowship
Episode: Joseph Smith's 1843 Vision Most Latter-day Saints Have Never Heard
Brant Gardner
Book of Mormon author specializing in cultural context
Independent scholar / Interpreter Foundation contributor
Episode: Mesoamerica vs. The Heartland: The Book of Mormon Geography Debate
Quinten Barney
Researcher who did the thesis on Facsimile 3
Independent researcher/academic
Episode: Egyptologists Got Facsimile 3 WRONG (New Research Reveals Why)
Josh Gailey
Ordained evangelist in the Church of Jesus Christ
Church of Jesus Christ
Episode: Is the Evidence for Gold Plates STRONGER Than the Resurrection?
Daniel C. Peterson
Historian of religion and Latter-day Saint history
Brigham Young University
Episode: Scholar DEBUNKS the Biggest Lies About Brigham Young
Matthew Gray
Professor of Ancient Scripture at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: Archaeologist Reveals the REAL Gethsemane (It’s Not What You Think)
Matt Bowen
Professor on campus at BYU–Hawaii
BYU–Hawaii
Episode: Book of Mormon Names Have Ancient Meanings Nobody Talks About
Justin Dyer
Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University, expert in Human and Community Development
Brigham Young University
Episode: The Surprising REAL Reason People Are Leaving The Church
Jeff Bradshaw
A distinguished scholar on the antiquity of Latter-day Saint temples and author on the Book of Moses and Book of Abraham
Florida Institute of Human and Machine Cognition
Episode: Abraham’s Story Is the Temple Endowment in Disguise (Jeff Bradshaw Explains)

Hosts

Stephen Smoot
Host of Informed Saints
Neal Rappleye
Host of Informed Saints
Jasmin Rappleye
Co-host on Informed Saints

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Thank you

    I appreciate the topics that have been covered to date. I enjoy the three cohosts. They work well together and bring different viewpoints and areas of expertise that enhances the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dan in Poky
    United States4 months ago
  • So far, excellent!

    Well done thus far. Please continue to focus on LDS apologetics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirkCharlie
    United States9 months ago
  • Big fan of Jasmine Rappleye

    I can’t wait to listen to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jareditish
    United States9 months ago
  • About time!

    I’ve been following Jasmines content for a long time. I can’t wait to see where this goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mckbry1982
    United States10 months ago

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Joseph Smith's 1843 Vision Most Latter-day Saints Have Never Heard
Q: What is the connection between handclasps in resurrection and other scriptural instances?
Handclasps appear in multiple scriptural contexts, including Jesus raising Jairus's daughter, Dorcas in Acts, and other early Christian texts where taking someone by the hand signifies bringing them back to life or into divine presence, which Joseph Smith connects to temple revelation and the eschatological hope of exaltation.
Joseph Smith's 1843 Vision Most Latter-day Saints Have Never Heard
Q: Can you walk us through a little bit what's going on with Joseph Smith and his conception of handclasps at this time?
The handclasp is tied to the temple and resurrection; Smith connected this ritual gesture to how the dead are raised and reunited, and he framed it as a sign revealed within temple worship that distinguishes true messengers from false ones.
Mesoamerica vs. The Heartland: The Book of Mormon Geography Debate
Q: Why not place Hill Cumorah in upstate New York given Joseph Smith's accounts?
Because the text and historical geography argue for distance, chronology, and tectonic/geologic context that align better with Mesoamerica, and the Mormon record explicitly hints that the final battles and the burial of plates are not necessarily in the same location, undermining a simple NY Hill Cumorah claim.
Is the Evidence for Gold Plates STRONGER Than the Resurrection?
Q: Could you give people a quick rundown of what the minimal facts argument is?
The minimal facts approach starts by establishing credible, unsympathetic historical sources, lists the core facts that are generally agreed upon, and then uses a probability analysis to determine what is the most likely explanation that best fits all the data and core facts.
Archaeologist Reveals the REAL Gethsemane (It’s Not What You Think)
Q: How do the four Gospel accounts interact with the archaeological picture?
Each Gospel presents a distinct emphasis—humanness and suffering (Mark/Matthew), athletic fortitude (Luke), and divine theophany (John)—that can be read in dialogue with the site's features to enrich interpretation without forcing harmonization.

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What is Informed Saints about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, academically inclined show that centers on Latter-day Saint history, scripture, and apologetics, often featuring scholarly guests and deep dives into controversial or nuanced topics. Conversations commonly explore Book of Mormon geography, ancient texts, temple practices, and related archaeology or historiography, with a focus on weighing evidence, scholarly debate, and restoration-era perspectives. Noteworthy is a sustained emphasis on rigorous analysis from BYU-affiliated scholars and serious handling of uncertain interpretations, making it a solid fit for listeners who enjoy rigorous religious scholarship and nuanced debates about faith and history. Potential listeners will find well-structured discussions, thorough sourcin... more

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