Church History Matters

Conversations exploring the history of the Latter-day Saint Church AI summary

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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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230 - Powers Combine to Prevent Utah Temples I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

2026-11-10 · 1 hr 24 min

Please donate to help Scripture Central continue to bring you great content:https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/donations Your donation will be doubled.In this episode of Church History…
229 - Evolution of the LDS Temple Endowment I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

2026-11-03 · 53 min

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…
228 - Why the St. George Temple Was Built First I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

2026-10-27 · 1 hr 13 min

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…
227 - Why the Saints Built A Temple in Utah I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

2026-10-20 · 1 hr 20 min

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…
226 - History of LDS Temple Worship I Salt Lake Temple I Church History Matters

2026-10-13 · 1 hr 10 min

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…
225 - Is the Joseph Smith Daguerreotype Real? Latest Research I Joseph Smith I Church History Matters EP01

2026-10-06 · 1 hr 4 min

Is this really Joseph Smith? A recently discovered daguerreotype has sparked intense debate among historians, researchers, and Latter-day Saints. Could this remarkable photograph actually be an authentic image of Joseph…
224- The Man BEHIND the Legend I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

2026-09-29 · 1 hr 15 min

Few figures in early Latter-day Saint history have a reputation as colorful—and as misunderstood—as Orrin Porter Rockwell. Known in popular memory as a fearless frontier scout, bodyguard, and legendary defender of…
223- What Stories are Actually True? I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

2026-09-22 · 1 hr 9 min

Porter was more than a legendary frontiersman and lawman. He was a close friend of Joseph Smith, a protector of the Prophet, and a man whose life was deeply shaped by the events surrounding Joseph’s death. In June 1844,…
222-Did Porter Rockwell Try to Kill Governor Boggs? I Porter Rockwell I Church History Matters

2026-09-15 · 1 hr 31 min

Few stories in early Latter-day Saint history are as legendary—or as controversial—as the accusation that Porter Rockwell attempted to assassinate Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs.In this episode of Church History…
221 - Moroni Day Celebration I A New LDS Holiday I Church History Matters

2026-09-08 · 55 min

September 21: Moroni Day — The Angel, the Prophet, and the Beginning of the Book of MormonWhat happened on the night of September 21, 1823? In this special episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey…

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Oldest episode in feed: 03/2023 · over 3 years
Typical length: 1 hr 5 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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