Year of Polygamy Podcast

Join Lindsay as she interviews editor and researcher Bryan Buchanan about the life of Samuel Brannan. Links and work mentioned and referenced in the podcast: Connell O’Donovan’s site O’Donovan’s work on early Boston Mormons Scoundrel’s Tale: The Samuel Brannan […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Nancy Ross and Sara Hanks about Mormon feminism, how they contextualize polygamy, and their new book, Where We Must Stand: Ten Years of Feminist Mormon Housewives. Links mentioned in this podcast: Feminist Mormon Housewives blog […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Mormon historian Cristina Rosetti about famed LDS church historian Leonard J. Arrington and his interactions with Mormon fundamentalists. Links mentioned in this podcast: Buy the diaries here! Article about the new edited diaries LDS […]

Join Sara Burlingame of Wyoming Equality, as she interviews Lindsay Hansen Park, host of the Year of Polygamy podcast about her journey hosting this podcast. Scholars mentioned in this podcast: Todd Compton Brian Hales Laura Hales Kathleen Flake Linda […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews three prominent members from Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) about their history, church, and beliefs. Links mentioned in this podcast: Robin Linkhart, Why I Stay Joseph Smith III biography Community of Christ Enduring Principles […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Elizabeth Phillipps who grew up in the AUB. Liz’s father is Lynn A. Thompson, the current leader of the Apostolic United Brethren (or AUB).

Join Lindsay as she interviews Mary Ellen Crase about her journey into fundamentalism and being a therapist to many in polygamous communities. Links mentioned in this podcast: TLC’s Seeking Sister Wife Mary Ellen’s FB community: Seeking Sister Wife Fan […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews William V. Smith about the history and context of D&C 132 and his new book, Textual Studies of the Doctrine and Covenants: The Plural Marriage Revelation. Links mentioned in this episode: Read Bill’s article, “A […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Dan Barlow about the practice of “Reassigning” families in Short Creek. Links mentioned in this podcast: Dan Barlow discusses his personal journey Mormon Leaks publishes conversation between LDS woman and her stake president More info […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews historian Clair Barrus about the three American women named as “Elect Ladies,” including Jemima Wilkinson, Ann Lee, and Emma Hale Smith. Links mentioned or read from in this podcast: Clair’s paper on Elect Ladies […]

Please listen to the episode and then choose ONE of three of the musical selections that you would like to see as the new bumper for the Year of Polygamy podcast: Loading… About the artists: Michael Waskey, Train My Train […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Mormon feminist and scholar Blaire Ostler about the concept of “queering polygamy,” or how polygamy could potentially fit into Mormon cannon in a way that would reduce harm. Links mentioned in this podcast: Blaire’s blog: […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews historian and author Steven L. Shields about the 487 groups or “expressions” that follow Joseph Smith. Links mentioned in this podcast: Purchase Steve’s book, Divergent Paths of the Restoration

Join Lindsay as she interviews Calvin Wayman, who grew up in Centennial Park and has since gone on to lose his faith and gain a whole new world. Links mentioned in this podcast: Calvin Wayman’s site Calvin’s book, […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Utah Women Unite founder, Joanna Smith about the newly ordained LDS prophet, Russell M. Nelson and his sealing to two women. Links mentioned in this podcast: Email Joanna for the Sunstone Quilt project at wallacefamily@ gmail […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews reality television star, Angela Briney from the show Seeking Sister Wife. Angela chose to enter polygamy in her 40’s as a third wife, after converting to Mormonism in her 30’s. Links to check out: […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Dan Barlow, who was 16 and kicked out of his home and religion after choosing to support his father over the bishop.

Join Lindsay as she interview Gracanne Fischer about her life and exit from the FLDS religiou. This is part two of a two-part episode. You can listen to part one here.

Join Lindsay as she interviews Gracanne Fischer. Gracanne grew up in Short Creek and was raised a faithful member of the FLDS. In part one, she talks about her early years leading up to her marriage.

Join Lindsay as she interviews historians John Dinger, Bryan Buchanan, and John Hatch about the “Joseph Fought Polygamy” arguments. This is part two of two. You can listen to the first part here. Links mentioned in this podcast: Joseph Fought Polygamy […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews historians John Dinger, Bryan Buchanan, and John Hatch about the “Joseph Fought Polygamy” arguments. This is part one of two. Links mentioned in this podcast: Joseph Fought Polygamy doc Defending Joseph Pure Mormonism: Why […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Roy Jeffs, Alina Darger, and Buffy Jessop about the disappearing holidays in the FLDS and what listeners can do to help. Links mentioned in this podcast: Blog post on how you can help Cherish […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews self-proclaimed prophet Gazelam Ale about his atheistic, polyamorous, mystical sect of Mormonism. Links mentioned in this podcast: Find Gazelam on facebook Mormon Zodiac Youtube Channel Mormon Magick Youtube Channel Christopher C. Smith’s mention […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Simmons professor, Paul Reeve about the origins of race doctrines in Mormonism and how they apply to polygamy. Links mentioned in this podcast: Purchase Paul’s book, Religion of a Different Color here Darius Gray’s Youtube Series: […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews American historian Ben Park who talks about the exciting and shocking confirmation of Joseph Smith’s polygamy found in a blessing given to Sarah Ann Whitney by Joseph Smith and written in his own hand. Links […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Utah attorney Ben Shaffer about why he converted to Mormon fundamentalism. Links mentioned in this podcast: Ben’s blog More about the group Ben joined

Join Lindsay as she covers the history of Addam Swapp and Charlotte Singer Swapp. Addam Swapp served 25 years in prison for blowing up an LDS stake center with dynamite. Links mentioned and audio clips used in the podcast: […]

Join Lindsay as she talks about the dramatic story of the “Singer Compound” and standoff. Links mentioned and referenced in this podcast: Parental Rights Movement on Utah’s Capitol Hill Should Not Make Gains at the Expense of the State ‘s […]

Join Lindsay as she and Moroni Jessop interview Robert Rey Black about his journey as a Mormon Fundamentalist and polygamist. Links mentioned in this podcast: Robert Rey Blacks’ book, The New and Everlasting Covenant Movie on the Seige of […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Moroni Jessop and they discuss the emerging Mormon fundamentalist leaders from the 1970’s. Links mentioned in this podcast: Contributions made by Spencer W. Kimball Spencer Kimball’s 1974 “God Will Not Be Mocked” speech Days […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Bryan Buchanan from Benchmark Books about the post-manifesto marriage period and the conflict it created among the LDS Quorum of the Twelve. Links mentioned in this podcast: Email Bryan Buchanan BENCHMARK BOOKS LDS BOOKS: NEW, USED […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Adrian Larsen about his involvement in the Remnant movement (Denver Snuffer) and how that movement views the principle of plural marriage. Links mentioned in this podcast: Adrian’s blog: www.totheremnant.com Paper on polygamy: Joseph Smith’s Monogamy: Denver Snuffer […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Terrill Musser, one of the people involved in reforming Short Creek (the towns of Hildale, Utah and Colorado City, Arizona) about where the town is now and how residents are dealing with the aftermath of […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews John Hatch from Signature Books about the lives and wives of Lorenzo Snow. Links and texts mentioned in this podcast: Signature Books Juanita Brooks lecture Harold B. Lee Library info on Lorenzo Snow Chronological history […]

Join Lindsay as she talks with American historian Ben Park, John Hamer, and Danielle Mooney about the many leadership and priesthood splits in the Mormon movement. Links mentioned in this episode: DEBATING SUCCESSION, MARCH 1846: JOHN E. PAGE, ORSON […]

Join Lindsay as she interview musician Tom Bennett about his religious travels, his LDS mission, his brush with Mormon fundamentalism, and his spiritual visions and search for knowledge. Links mentioned in this podcast: Tom Bennett’s band Tom’s music, […]

Join Lindsay as she and Mithryn discuss the One Mighty and Strong Doctrine. Bishop Edward Partridge details Ogden Kraut on the One Mighty and Strong 1905 Article, full text Letter from Joseph Smith to William W. Phelps, 1832-11-17, reprinted […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Lawrence Barlow about being excommunicated or “sent away” from the FLDS church for “sins unforgivable.” Links mentioned in this podcast: Poem Lawrence Barlow mentioned: The Eternal Goodness

Join Lindsay as she interviews Anna LeBaron, daughter of Ervil LeBaron, a murderous Mormon Fundamentalist prophet. Links mentioned in this podcast: Anna LeBaron’s site Buy the Book! The Polygamist’s Daughter: A Memoir Listen to the episode explaining the history of The […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Christine Katas and Irene about the politics in the town, being FLDS, and religious discrimination. Links mentioned in this podcast: Listen to Part One first Episode explaining the background of the United Effort Plan […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews Christine Katas and Irene, an active member of the FLDS religion. Links mentioned in this podcast: Life in the Creek blog

Join Lindsay for Part Two as she interviews Roy Jeffs, the son of FLDS prophet Warren Jeffs. Links mentioned in this podcast: Roy Jeffs speaks out for the Daily Mail Roy Jeffs in the Salt Lake Tribune Roy Jeffs […]

Join Lindsay as she interviews one of the sons of Warren Jeffs, Roy Jeffs, as he tells his story growing up under the shame and abuse of his father. (TW: This episode contains multiple descriptions of sexual assault) Links mentioned […]

Join Lindsay as she talks to reality TV star, Brady Williams from My Five Wives about being a “feminist polygamist.” Links mentioned in this podcast: My Five Wives television show Brady Williams on Facebook Sunstone Boise

Join Lindsay as she interviews Joe Geisner on Frontier Utah violence and other violence in Mormonism. Links and text mentioned in this podcast: D. Michael Quinn The Culture of Violence In Joseph Smiths Mormonism w/ notes D. Michael […]

Join Lindsay and she and Joe Geisner discuss the newly released Council of Fifty minutes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Previous podcasts Joe Geisner has been on. Council of Fifty Minutes D. Michael Quinn’s article on Violence and Joseph Smith […]

This is a rebroadcast of a partnership interview recorded in 2014 with Mormon Expression and the FMH podcast. Lindsay and panelists discuss the events of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Please enjoy this episode in conjunction with episode 113.

Join Lindsay as she discusses the theories of mob psychology, mimetic violence, sacrifice, and how polygamous doctrine interacts with those theories. Links mentioned in this podcast: Milgram experiment Violence and the Sacred by Rene Girard The Scapegoat by […]

Join Lindsay as she discusses the history of the “Polygamy Revelation,” or D&C 132, the 1843 Revelation, or the Celestial Marriage Revelation. Links and texts mentioned an read in this episode: FAIR Mormon explaining the Reed Smoot hearing with […]

Join Lindsay as she discusses the history of the “Polygamy Revelation,” or D&C 132, the 1843 Revelation, or the Celestial Marriage Revelation. Featuring an interview with Lancaster scholar, Sheldon Kent. Links and texts mentioned an read in this episode: […]