Church history specialist Ken Adkins on the Belle Harris Prison Journal and her story of faith amid persecution

<p><a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/?lang=eng">The Church Historian’s Press</a> was created in 2008 with the goal to publish works of Latter-day Saint history that meet high standards of scholarship. Over the years it has helped scholars, as well as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have direct access to primary documents and contextual histories. In February of this year, the Church Historian’s Press <a href="https://www.churchhistorianspress.org/news/prison-journal-of-belle-harris-now-available-on-church-historians-press-website?lang=eng">published the “Prison Journal of Belle Harris</a>”. Just in time for Women's History Month, this episode of the Church News podcast explores Belle Harris’ story of persecution, courage and hard-practiced faith. Ken Adkins, the lead historian specialist who spearheaded the project, offers highlights of Belle Harris’ experience and speaks to <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history/2023/2/21/23607721/belle-harris-prison-journal-church-historians-press-history-lds-women">why her story of incarceration was included</a> among the Church’s other scholastic works. </p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Host <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/author/sarahdeseretnews-com">Sarah Jane Weaver</a>, reporter and editor for <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">The Church News</a> for a quarter-century, shares a unique view of the stories, events, and most important people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, “What do I know now?” because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>