Best Aaronic Priesthood Podcasts (2024)

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Standard of Truth Tour, the People Cry Out 27:16

1h ago27:16

27:16

In this bonus episode, we play a recording that we did on the 2024 standard to tour in Palmyra. We hear the comments of tour participants and the things that they liked the most about the tour. We hope that you enjoy this bonus episode and that you are having a lovely conference weekend. Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: ⁠https:/…

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The Essential Answers to the Most Important Questions Part 2 1:32:56

2d ago1:32:56

1:32:56

In this episode, we continue a deeper theological discussion of the problem of evil and what happens to the billions upon billions of people who never hear the name Jesus let alone be given the opportunity to accept Him. Gerrit’s dander is way up. In fact, in this episode on the Gerrit Dander Meter we are at a 93. Is that high? We have no frame of …

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The Essential Answers to the Most Important Questions Part 1 1:33:06

9d ago1:33:06

1:33:06

In this episode, we discuss the theological impact of the restored gospel on Christianity. Most if not all of us have family or friends that have had a crisis of faith over some aspect of the church, church, history, or doctrine. Many of these people leave the church while still having a strong love and belief in Jesus Christ. We discussed the fals…

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Super Special Secret Source on Polygamy? 1:15:56

16d ago1:15:56

1:15:56

In this episode, Gerrit discusses a book that was randomly sent to a litner, Joseph Smith Revealed: A Faithful Telling: Exploring an Alternate Polygamy Narrative. Gerrit provides an academic breakdown of the argument taking it apart piece by piece. Richard provides a slightly less comprehensive review by calling the book stupid. In these highly cha…

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Secret Ways to Prepare for the Second Coming 1:05:32

25d ago1:05:32

1:05:32

We continue our discussion on President George Albert Smith’s apocalyptic vision and Gerrit shares other quotes and warnings from modern prophets on how to prepare for the great calamities and signs of the times of the Second Coming. In addition, Richard accused Gerrit of being wealthy enough to have the Disney Channel in his youth. Richard is prov…

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George Albert Smith’s Apocalyptic Vision - S4E36 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

The Standard of Truth Podcast is nothing if not hip to the kids and current social media trends. Recently a recollection of an apocalyptic vision attributed to George Albert Smith has been making its way around the interwebs. In this episode, we go through the vision and the original source. BYU archived source: https://archives.lib.byu.edu/reposit…

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Changes to the Aaronic Priesthood 1:35:36

1M ago1:35:36

1:35:36

The episode begins with a TREMENDOUS amount of gratitude for those who donated to Sweetwater Rescue’s fundraiser to help Latter-day Saints in Rio Gallegos get to the temple (https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org). Gerrit answers litner’s questions about the changes made to Aaronic Priesthood offices and responsibilities. Sign up for our free monthly ema…

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6.9 Movie Night 1:07:59

1M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Settle in for Movie Night! Aaron and Eric each picked movies that they argued had LDS or interesting religious themes. Do you agree or have other picks? Let us know on discord! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat/pla…

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Sweetwater Rescue 58:58

2M ago58:58

58:58

Gerrit is asked for his favorite story from Church history, leading to a discussion of the rescue of the Willie and Martin handcart companies at the Sweetwater River. Richard talks about the organization Sweetwater Rescue and their goal to help people get to the temple. He shares a miraculous story about saints in southern Argentina and the work be…

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Theory for the Origin of the Book of Mormon 59:34

2M ago59:34

59:34

Attacking the Book of Mormon is a staple of anti-Mormon commentary, however, the fact that it exists creates a problem. There are many theories about the origin of the Book of Mormon that attempt to explain it away and in this episode, we explore a lesser-known theory. Gerrit also makes a definitive statement that Joseph Smith did not steal the lin…

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Questions About Joseph Smith 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

We start the episode by providing an answer to a litner’s email, if they could choose the date for their child to be born, what date from Church history would Gerrit choose. We then go on to answer the following questions about Joseph Smith from a missionary’s email: What was Joseph Smith’s education? What was Joseph’s military service? What were J…

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Joseph Smith Removed as Prophet Part 2 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

1:12:41

In this episode, Gerrit’s dander and blood pressure both continue to remain way up as he continues to refute the assertion that Joseph was in any way a fallen prophet. Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through August 9th Sign up for our free monthly email…

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Lectures on Faith and Joseph Smith Removed as Prophet Part 1 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

We begin with a discussion about the author of Lectures on Faith and why was it removed from the Doctrine and Covenants. Then the episode takes a sharp turn as Gerrit refutes an argument made on social media that Joseph Smith was taken from the earth because he refused to practice polygamy. Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: Misso…

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Having Faith Isn’t a Cop Out 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

In this episode, we respond to a litner’s email who has had many friends and family leave the Church. Gerrit describes all of the problems with the standard definitions of God without the further light we receive from the Restored Gospel. We cover just about everything from mosquitos to syphilis. Gerrit also answers a question about canes made from…

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Joseph's Experiences Attending Other Churches 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

In this episode, we answer some missionary emails relating to the First Vision, Joseph’s early persecution, and Joseph’s experiences attending other churches. There is also a healthy discussion about frocks. Standard of Truth Tour dates for the summer of 2025: Missouri/Nauvoo – June 22nd through June 28th Palmyra/Kirtland – August 3rd through Augus…

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Of Adultery and Baptism 51:55

3M ago51:55

51:55

We start the podcast with a discussion of General Authorities conference talks that focus on adultery. For the prize of a $50 Olive Garden gift card, we play everyone’s favorite game “Fun With Adultery” where Gerrit has to guess which decades adultery was a larger focus and which prophets and apostles spoke about the topic the most. Gerrit lost and…

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Can Adulterers Go to the Celestial Kingdom? 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

We start with an email we received from a Catholic in Quebec and a new litner from France that we met on our recent Church history tour. In this episode we discuss the following quote from Joseph Smith "If a man commit adultery, he cannot receive the celestial kingdom of God. Even if he is saved in any kingdom, it cannot be the celestial kingdom." …

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Bonus 6 - 180 Years Since the Martyrdom 14:28

3M ago14:28

14:28

It has been 180 since the prophet Joseph Smith was murdered in Carthage Jail. In this bonus episode, Gerrit discusses the martyrdom and shares his feelings about the Prophet Joseph Smith.By Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat

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Sword of Laban 1:18:44

4M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

As Gerrit and Richard return from several weeks of Church history tours there is much to discuss. Because of this, we wanted to provide a full Rex’s Elders Quorum President Warning that we begin our discussion of the Sword of Laban 42 minutes and 18 seconds into the episode. In this episode, we talk about our exploits on our recent Standard of Trut…

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Top Villains of the Restoration 48:34

4M ago48:34

48:34

This episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience on the banks of the Mississippi River in Keokuk, Iowa. In this episode, we answer questions from the litners that are on the Standard of Truth Tour in Missouri and Illinois. Question: An LDS press was destroyed in Independence, but it was a big deal when the City of Nauvoo destroyed the N…

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Anti Mormon Legislation 1:08:29

4M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

From the shadow of the Hill Cumorah, we bring you questions and answer recordings in front of a live Standard of Truth Tour audience. Below are the questions that led the discussion for this episode: Who was Joseph Smith going to have as his vice-presidential running mate? How frequently did Church members gather for a “sacrament” meeting from 1830…

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Formation of the New Testament (formerly premium content from JSR) 1:06:55

4M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

In this episode, we discuss whether or not God created the Dodge Dart. Marcion also had a question about whether or not the God of the Old Testament was the same as Jesus. His heretical arguments lead to the formation of the accepted Christian canon. ⁠Subscribe to our free monthly email - ⁠⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠ Please visi…

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The Arian Controversy: Did God the Father Create Jesus? (formerly premium content from JSR) 1:11:20

5M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

As it is the season when many missionaries receive their callings, we want to help provide additional resources for mission prep. In this episode, we replay a premium episode from Joseph Smith and the Restoration that discusses the Nicene Creed. We inch ever closer to Joseph Smith and the Restoration by leaping from the 2nd century A.D. to the earl…

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Gerrit Goes Hard in the Paint on Hurlbut and Solomon Spaulding Part 2 1:09:18

5M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

If you love the anti-Mormon book Mormonism Unvailed boy, do we have an episode for you. In this episode, Gerrit reads from Mormonism Unvailed where definitive statement after definitive statement is given by friends and family of Solomon Spaulding saying how the Book of Mormon was taken word for word from Spaulding’s manuscript called “Manuscript F…

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6.8 Jarom and living in the middle 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Today we chat about prophecy, the book of Jarom, and what it means for us to be living in the middle. We draw especially on Sharon J. Harris’s brief theological introduction to Enos, Jarom, Omni. Check it out! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https…

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Gerrit Goes Hard in the Paint on Hurlbut and Solomon Spaulding Part 1 54:12

5M ago54:12

54:12

In a premium episode several weeks ago Gerrit may or may have gone on a rant about Doctor Philastus Hurlbut and Solomon Spaulding and we wanted to play a section of that rant. So In this episode, Gerrit provides additional context to Hurlbut and the Solomon Spaulding Manuscript. Gerrit also talks about the Restoration Proclamation that was read dur…

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Lesser Known Heroes from Church History - Eliza Dana Gibbs Part 2 1:09:51

5M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

We continue our discussion of Eliza Gibbs and the trials she suffered in Nauvoo, Iowa, and Utah. Despite her difficulty, she remained faithful. Gerrit shares a letter to Eliza from Wilford Woodruff to comfort her and share with her the laws that govern angels and spirits that depart this life. Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ ⁠https://standard…

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Lesser Known Heroes from Church History - Eliza Dana Gibbs Part 1 1:02:18

6M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

We begin this episode, like most episodes, with a discussion of the faith crisis of a 19th-century 20-year-old woman with consumption (tuberculosis). She has a miraculous experience and seven years later is introduced to the gospel. She believes the message immediately and despite the opposition she faced by her family she joins the Church. Images …

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The Angel Raphael and Other Ninja Turtles 1:06:05

6M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

In this episode, Gerrit discusses D&C 128 and the identity of the Angel Raphael. We start with what we know from modern revelation and then bring in the Apocrypha. We talk about the Book of Tobit, written by Tobit, where Raphael is discussed but his identity is not disclosed. Gerrit also discusses the Book of Jude and the Book of Enoch. The Book of…

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Bonus 5 – Thoughts on Following the Prophet After Conference 29:39

6M ago29:39

29:39

Gerrit shares some of his thoughts about the responses to several talks during General Conference. He compares the responses of General Conference to the responses to “The Vision”. We read a letter from Joseph Smith discussing the response to “The Vision”. We also had a very kind anonymous donor offer to pay for the Standard of Truth Tour for six p…

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The Angel Gabriel and a Good Old-Fashioned Feet Dusting 1:05:09

6M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

In this episode, Richard starts by thanking all the kind listeners who donated money to help 118 people in Peru travel to the Arequipa Temple. We discuss a listener’s question about Joseph Smith telling the missionaries in Cincinnati to wash the dust of that wicked city off their feet. Gerrit talks about the likely origin of that story and provides…

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6.7 Women and Priesthood, Part 3 54:03

6M ago54:03

54:03

The recent Worldwide Relief Society Devotional was awesome! One quote caused a bit of a kerfuffle, which sets the stage for part 3 of our series on women and priesthood. But the devotional really was great! Go watch it! And also listen to this episode :) Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks E…

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Bonus 4 – Explaining Poor Audio and Conference Report 25:54

6M ago25:54

25:54

On Thursday we released an episode that sounded like it was recorded in Gerrit’s bathroom in a cave. We fixed the audio and explained how you can access it. We also give our thoughts from the 194th Annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Spoiler Alert, we liked it. Sign up for our free monthly email: ⁠ https://…

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Statements from the Three Witnesses (primarily Martin Harris) 1:07:53

6M ago1:07:53

1:07:53

We had a corrupted audio file that made the episode sound terrible. We have fixed the audio quality, however, the terrible content remains. We apologize for the inconvenience. We begin the episode with how a person can resolve concerns they may have with Church history. Gerrit begins by sharing several statements from Martin Harris as he witnesses …

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Live Studio Audience Part 2 (Politics and Polygamy) 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

In this episode, we really wanted everyone in attendance to feel comfortable, so we discussed politics and polygamy. We learned the history of political parties in Utah, and we talked about the insanity of Idaho’s Anti-Mormon Constitution that disenfranchised Mormons regardless of whether or not they practiced polygamy. We also learned that Richard…

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6.6 Women and Priesthood, Part 2 57:13

7M ago57:13

57:13

Credit, authority, the danger of hierarchies, and how Jewish whiskey relates to fiction, equity, and legislation. Join us in our second of a multipart series on women and the priesthood. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@Fac…

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Live Studio Audience Part 1 (Phebe Draper Mail Bag) 1:11:02

7M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Like every sitcom in the 1980s, this episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience. We cannot even begin to thank all the amazing people who attended the event. People came from all over the country and we cannot properly articulate how much fun we had. Many listeners to the show brought friends and significant others who do not listen an…

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Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Part 5 (we finally get to it) 1:00:01

7M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

We finally get back to the Witnesses of the Book of Mormon. Sure, we first spend a little time talking about the Book of Abraham and the characters copied from the gold plates, but then we jump right into the Whitmer family being baptized. After much “teasing” by Martin, Oliver, and David Joseph Smith goes to the Lord and receives D&C 17 as a revel…

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Bonus 3 - Dedication of the Kirtland Temple 45:18

7M ago45:18

45:18

In this bonus episode, we replay sections of a previous episode from season 3 where we discuss the origin of the Hosanna Shout and the dedication of the Kirtland Temple.By Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat

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The Church Acquires the Kirtland Temple and Nauvoo Properties 1:13:13

7M ago1:13:13

1:13:13

In this episode, we discuss the historic purchase of the Kirtland Temple and other Nauvoo properties. Gerrit provides additional insight into the properties that the Church has acquired. Map of Nauvoo: ⁠https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/bc-jsp/content/jsp/images/content/library/pdf/D10_Nauvoo-Plat.pdf⁠ For details about our live studio audience rec…

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Bonus - Update on Live Event 19:12

7M ago19:12

19:12

In this bonus episode, we discuss additional details of our live event on Saturday, March 16th at 6:00 PM in Orem. Space is limited so if you would like to purchase tickets to attend the event please click on the link below to sign up for the free monthly newsletter: ⁠https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com/⁠…

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6.5 Women and Priesthood, Part I 1:25:57

7M ago1:25:57

1:25:57

Our first of a multi-part series on women and the Priesthood of the Church. Themes for this part include defining terms, Priesthood vs. religious office, and Priesthood in the past. Join us! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/…

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Questioning Scriptures and Frustration with Politics 1:07:25

7M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

In this episode, we begin the podcast by talking about the pseudepigraphal nature of some of the books of the New Testament and the problem with the process academics use for identifying pseudepigraphal records. We also talk about the importance of modern-day revelation in understanding the scriptures. A litner talks about their frustration with po…

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Oliver Cowdery Attempts to Translate 1:07:59

8M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

In this episode, we take a slight departure from the Witnesses of the Book of Mormon to answer a litner’s question about Oliver’s attempt to translate the Book of Mormon. Gerrit provides additional context for Doctrine and Covenants Sections 7, 8, and 9. In addition, we find out that California exports 56 million pounds of cilantro per year. For de…

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Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Part 4 1:09:37

8M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Richard feels so confident coming off his first ever successful football pick (Kansas City over San Francisco) that he predicts the Collingwood Magpies to repeat winning back-to-back McClelland Trophies under the veteran leadership of Jack Crisp. Gerrit discusses the context and history of Doctrine and Covenants sections 10 and 17. Gerrit also talk…

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Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Part 3 1:08:38

8M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

In this episode, we continue our discussion about the witnesses of the Gold Plates, but we start with Richard’s picks for the Super Bowl which he claims to be his stone-cold lock of the century. We also read several wonderful emails from listeners. For those that care to listen to more spiritual matters the Rex’s Elders Quorum President start time …

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Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Part 2 1:08:50

8M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

In this episode, we continue our discussion about the witnesses of the Gold Plates. We discuss the setting where Joseph first learns that he will be allowed to show the plates to witnesses. We also talk about the attempt by Lucy Harris to force Joseph to show the plates or be found guilty of fraud. Rex’s Elders Quorum President start time: 17:37 Fo…

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Witnesses of the Book of Mormon Part 1 1:03:45

9M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

In a surprise usurpation of power, Richard presents a top five list of facts surrounding modern day polygamy before Gerrit can shut his microphone off. We answer a listener's question about when Joseph might have realized that he was indeed called as a prophet and then begin a discussion about the heavy burden Joseph Smith carried even after he obt…

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Exciting News 18:11

9M ago18:11

18:11

We are excited to annouce a recording of the Standard of Truth Podcast in front of a live studio audience. We would love for you to come. We are working on possible venues and are tentatively looking at the date of Saturday March 16th. We will have some fun giveaways and will be answering listeners questions. All of the details as well as tickets f…

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Title Page of the Book of Mormon 57:25

9M ago57:25

57:25

In this episode we discuss some of the implications of Calvinism at the time of the Restoration juxtaposed against the religious world today and discussed the history behind the Book of Mormon Title Page and the early attacks on Joseph Smith from the same Egbert Grandin that would eventually publish the Book of Mormon. If you would like to join us …

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