Exploring the spiritual significance of Kirtland with historian Karl Ricks Anderson

<p>In March 2024, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2024/03/05/church-purchases-kirtland-temple-historic-buildings-artifacts-community-of-christ/"> acquired the Kirtland Temple and other</a> historic buildings and artifacts. A<a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history-archive/2025/04/02/church-launches-new-website-featuring-ohio-historic-sites/"> new website</a> now offers<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/learn/history/sites/ohio?lang=eng"> information and resources</a> about visiting and learning about Historic Kirtland and the<a href="https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/read-a-timeline-of-the-history-the-church-of-jesus-christ-in-kirtland-ohio"> remarkable events of early Church history</a> that occurred there. This episode of the Church News podcast explores Kirtland with historian <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/history-archive/2024/06/15/mormon-history-association-conference-2024-kirtland-ohio-temple-steve-young-tshirt/">Karl Ricks Anderson</a>, who has researched, presented on and lived at this important location. He focuses on the area&rsquo;s spiritual significance and how learning about the city&rsquo;s historic events can build faith in Jesus Christ and His restored Church and gospel.</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. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>