Past Impressions

47: Martyrs

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

46: Hancock County

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses events in Hancock County that led to the murder of Joseph and Hyrum Smith.

45: Struggles in Nauvoo

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Kenneth Godfrey discusses the struggles the Church faced in Nauvoo.

44: Revelations and Sermons

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Robert Millett discusses revelations received and sermons delivered in Nauvoo.

43: Doctrinal Developments

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Robert Millett discusses doctrinal developments in Nauvoo.

42: The University of Nauvoo

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

41: The Female Relief Society

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Susan Easton Black discusses the origins of the "Female Relief Society of Nauvoo."

40: Orson Hyde in Jerusalem

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Bruce Van Orden discusses Orson Hyde's mission to the Holy Land.

39: Women in Nauvoo

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Jill Mulvay-Derr gives insights into the lives of early Latter-day Saint women in Nauvoo.

38: The Twelve's Missions to England

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Bruce Van Orden discusses the missions of the early Apostles to England.

37: The Campaign of Joseph Smith

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

36: Nauvoo Records

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Alex Smith discusses the various records that were kept in Nauvoo.

35: From Commerce to Nauvoo

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Alex Smith discusses the events that created the city of Nauvoo.

34: Liberty Jail

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

33: Haun's Mill

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Alex Baugh discusses the events that led up to the tragic massacre at Haun's Mill.

32: The Mormon Militia in Missouri

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the arrival of the Mormon militia in Jackson County, Missouri.

31: Establishing Zion's Camp - Part 2

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the arrival of the Mormon militia in Jackson County, Missouri.

30: Establishing Zion's Camp - Part 1

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the events leading up to the establishment of Zion's Camp.

29: Clay County, Missouri

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

28: Conflict in Missouri

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Alex Baugh and Dr. Max Parkin discuss the conflicts between the Saints and the citizens of Independence, Missouri.

27: Establishing Zion in Missouri

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

26: Questions about the Book of Abraham

Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Professor Brian Hauglid answers questions critics have about the origins of the Book of Abraham.

25: The Book of Abraham

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

24: The Joseph Smith Translation of the Bible

Mon, 02 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

23: Conflict and Exodus

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

22: The Kirtland Temple

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

21: The United Order

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

20: The Law of Consecration

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

19: Education in Kirtland

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

18: Gathering in Kirtland

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

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.

17: Lamanite Missions

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historians Richard Bennett and John Livingstone discuss the lives of early missionaries called to preach the gospel to the Lamanintes.

16: Early Missionaries

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

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.

15: The Eight Witnesses

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:00:00 MST

Historian Larry Morris discusses the Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.

14: Three Witnesses

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Larry Morris discusses the Three Witnesses to the Book of Mormon.

13: Organization of the Church

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 MST

Historian Larry Porter discusses the organization of the Church

12: The Restoration of the Priesthood

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

Historian Larry Porter discusses the restoration of the priesthood.

11: Friends and Foes of the Early Church

Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:00:00 MST

Historian Larry Porter discusses the friends and the foes of the Church in the Palmyra area.

10: The Second Elder, Part 2

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Historians Alex Baugh and Larry Morris continue their discussion on the life of the Second Elder of the Church, Oliver Cowdery.

09: The Second Elder, Part 1

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 11:00:00 MST

Historians Alex Baugh and Larry Morris discuss the life of the Second Elder of the Church, Oliver Cowdery.

08: Conversion Stories of 19th-Century Women

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:00 MST

Historians Rachel Cope and Janiece Johnson discuss the lives and conversions of 19th-century women.

07: The Probation of a Teenage Seer

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Steven Harper discusses Joseph Smith’s growth and spiritual education leading up to receiving the plates.

06: The Joseph Smith Sr. Family

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

Professor Kyle Walker discusses the family of Joseph Smith Sr.

05: First Principles of the Gospel

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Dr. Richard E. Bennett discusses the various ways Joseph Smith Jr. was schooled in the first principles of the gospel.

04: Richard Turley, Part 2

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Richard E. Turley Jr., assistant Church Historian, continues his discussion about the role of Church Historian and methods of recording Church history.

03: Richard Turley, Part 1

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Richard E. Turley Jr., assistant Church Historian, discusses the role of Church Historian and methods of recording Church history.

02: Historical Accounts of the First Vision

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Professor Steven Harper discusses different historical accounts of the First Vision.

01: Prelude to the First Vision

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

Professors Spencer Fluhman and Steven Harper discuss the events leading up to the First Vision.