The Isles of the Sea
Here is §3 of the Marian Lyon Sermon Chapter @ BOAP.org Blog
- This section gives an imprint variorum for the Lyon sermon. The opening paragraph...
Why Conversations with Church Leaders Go Wrong (Jeff Strong 4 of 4) @ Gospel Tangents
- Why do conversations with Church leaders go wrong so often?
Why do conversations with...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- God Gives Us What We Ask For
by Autumn Dickson
In the last post, we talked a bit...
From Mission Farewell to Leaving the Faith (Jeff Strong 3 of 4) @ Gospel Tangents
- Author Jeff Strong details the “tectonic plate shifting moment” when his son,...
A New Translation of Isaiah: Q&A with Scholar Donald W. Parry @ FAIR Blog
- by Jared Riddick
In May 2026, FAIR published two new volumes, the first of which was A...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- What King Will You Follow?
by Autumn Dickson
At the beginning of chapter 8, we find...
Pro Wrestlers, Polygamy Wealth, & Gnosticism: Unpacking MHA Highlights in Las Vegas (Rick B) @ Gospel Tangents
- I did a livestream recap of the Mormon History Association (MHA highlights) conference,...
Love All; Love Each @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Love All; Love Each,” Gérald...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Trusting the Lord With Your Child
by Autumn Dickson
The story of Hannah is almost...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–7 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Ruth Had Nothing to Offer
by Autumn Dickson
Ruth was a woman in an extremely...
Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Lost Luggage, Redeemed Souls,” Gary...
Unpacking the “Four Waves” of Modern Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 2 of 4) @ Gospel Tangents
- Why are people really leaving the LDS Church? In Part 2 of our deep dive into LDS...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- God’s Mercy With Gideon’s Doubt
by Autumn Dickson
The book of Judges records a...
Beyond the Sandy Foundation @ FAIR Blog
- A Conversation with Brant A. Gardner on Book of Mormon Authenticity
by Jared...
40% Leaving? Startling Numbers Behind LDS Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 1 of 4) @ Gospel Tangents
- Is the LDS Church actually shrinking? We’re talking about LDS disaffiliation with ...
Here is Section 2 of Chapter 1 from Every Word Seasoned with Grace: the Funeral Sermons of Joseph Smith @ BOAP.org Blog
- Working on my new book, Every Word Seasoned with Grace: The Funeral Sermons of Joseph...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- What Does it Mean to be a Prophetess?
by Autumn Dickson
In a day and age where many...
He Is Risen @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “He Is Risen,” Ronald A. Rasband...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Rahab: From Prostitute to Type of Christ
by Autumn Dickson
How could I not take some...
2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference @ FAIR Blog
- “For a Wise Purpose in Him”
The 2026 Small Plates of Nephi Conference
In Honor of...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Joshua 1–8; 23–24 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Why They Marched Around Jericho 7 Times
by Autumn Dickson
The Fall of Jericho is...
Come Home @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Come Home,” Clark G. Gilbert teaches...
A Portion of Chapter 1 from Every Word Seasoned with Grace: the Funeral Sermons of Joseph Smith @ BOAP.org Blog
- I’ve been working on a new book, Every Word Seasoned with Grace: The Funeral...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- The Promised Land You Can’t Enter Yet
by Autumn Dickson
In the chapters this week,...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Why Moses Never Entered the Promised Land
by Autumn Dickson
Moses was not allowed to...
Alive in Christ @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Alive in Christ,” Dallin H. Oaks...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- How to Complain to the Lord
by Autumn Dickson
In Numbers 11, we read about the...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- The Spy Report That Cost 40 Years
by Autumn Dickson
The Israelites are wandering in...
A Peculiar Treasure @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “A Peculiar Treasure,” Alan R. Walker...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Repenting of Unintentional Sin
by Autumn Dickson
In my last post, we talked about...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Still Holding On To Guilt?
by Autumn Dickson
This week we’re learning about the...
Tithing—Putting God First @ FAIR Blog
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In his April 2026 General Conference address, “Tithing—Putting God First,” Jorge...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- The Idols We Don’t Call Idols
by Autumn Dickson
The Israelites were delivered by...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Why God Let the Israelites Worship the Golden Calf
by Autumn Dickson
The infamous...
Encounter at the Empty Tomb @ FAIR Blog
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In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Encounter at the Empty Tomb,”...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Parted Waters, Messy Leadership, and Miracles
by Autumn Dickson
The story of Moses...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 14–18 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Delivered…But Pharaoh Came Again
by Autumn Dickson
I love the story of Moses and...
Cheering Each Other On @ FAIR Blog
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In her October 2025 General Conference address, “Cheering Each Other On,” J. Anette...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Find Joy in the Wilderness
by Autumn Dickson
When I was studying the Doctrine and...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Exodus 7–13 – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Magicians, Satan, and Cheap Imitations
by Autumn Dickson
This week we get to read...
Taking on the Name of Jesus Christ @ FAIR Blog
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In his October 2025 General Conference address, “Taking on the Name of Jesus...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Part 2 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- A Passover Question For You
by Autumn Dickson
For my last post this week, we talked...
Procedural Developments in the Solemn Assembly @ FAIR Blog
- Note: This is the second in a two-part series about solemn assemblies to sustain a...
The Solemn Assembly @ FAIR Blog
- Sustaining Church officers with the uplifted hand is a privilege and a...
What Revelations Did John Taylor Receive? @ From the Desk
- The prophet published two revelations, but the alleged 1877 vision and the 1886...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Jennifer Roach Lees @ FAIR Blog
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Jennifer Roach Lees holds a Master in Divinity as well as a Masters in...
The Ultimate Collection of Spencer W. Kimball Quotes: Repentance, Revelation, and More @ From the Desk
- Discover the prophetic legacy of "lengthening your stride" through these curated...
Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Easter – Part 1 – Autumn Dickson @ FAIR Blog
- Reclined. Redeemed.
by Autumn Dickson
This week we celebrate Easter, and with it, the...
FAIR APRIL 2026 NEWSLETTER – Easter, General Conference, FAIR Conference, and more! @ FAIR Blog
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A NOTE FROM FAIR
Hello, friends —
We owe you an apology — and an update....
And Now I See @ FAIR Blog
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In his October 2025 General Conference address, “And Now I See,” Jeffrey R....
How Did David O. McKay Transform the Church Into a Global Faith? @ From the Desk
- His missionary experiences, apostolic assignments, and prophetic initiatives transformed...
Mormon Polygamy: A Comprehensive Guide @ From the Desk
- From Joseph Smith's wives to modern sealing practices, plural marriage has played an...
How Did the Twelve Apostles Die? @ From the Desk
- Discover the historical evidence and early traditions behind the martyrdoms of Peter,...
How Does the JPS Torah Commentary Introduce the Book of Exodus? @ From the Desk
- The central theme is God's covenant relationship with Israel during its oppression,...
Who Were the Pharisees? A Historical and Biblical Guide @ From the Desk
- Compare the historical reality of the Pharisees’ daily lives with traditional Sunday...
Who Was Joseph W. Musser? @ From the Desk
- He was a defining figure in the Mormon Fundamentalist movement.
The post Who Was Joseph...
Who Was Brigham Young? Life, Wives, Teachings, and Legacy @ From the Desk
- The prophetic successor to Joseph Smith had more than 50 wives, taught doctrines that...
Dieter F. Uchtdorf Quotes: Inspiring Teachings on Faith, Hope, and Discipleship @ From the Desk
- Explore his teachings on divine identity, authentic discipleship, faith and doubt, and...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 11 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Crossposted at BCC] Derivatives I have left out much of the story here, and it would...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 10 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Russell M. Nelson In the inaugural January 18, 2018 press...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 9 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Families Are Forever? A Building Block of Rhetoric for the...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 8 @ BOAP.org Blog
- Reinterpreting Polygamy and the Mormon Theology of the Afterlife The July 12 revelation...
The old BOAP Website is Coming Back to Life Under a New Name: JosephSmithSermons.org @ BOAP.org Blog
- The new home for this blog is JosephSmithSermons.org. Collections like The Parallel...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 7 @ BOAP.org Blog
- More on the Metaphysics of Polygamy and its Influence on the Proclamation: LGBT On...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 6 @ BOAP.org Blog
- The Metaphysical Justification of Polygamy, Rewriting Joseph Smith, and the Politics of...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 5 @ BOAP.org Blog
- As promised, one more detour from the path of Joseph Smith to the 1995 Proclamation on...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 4 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] Instead of discussing more of the Utah theology that built a...
For enlivening the soul @ A Motley Vision
- Doctrine & Covenants 59:16 – 19: 16 Verily I say, that inasmuch as ye do this,...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 3 @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted at BCC] The Utah church faced increasing opposition to the practice of...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 2. @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross-posted at BCC] Last time, I noted that much of the reason for the existence of the...
Joseph Smith and The 1995 LDS Proclamation on the Family, part 1. @ BOAP.org Blog
- [Cross posted to BCC] The LDS Proclamation to the World on the Family was a document read...
The structure of Chase Westfall’s “Toward a Latter-day Saint Contemporary Art” @ A Motley Vision
- The first essay in Latter-day Saint Art: A Critical Reader I want to look more closely at...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Joanna Brooks @ A Motley Vision
- Joanna Brooks responds to the Mormon Literaturstreit by arguing for a Mormon-ness--for...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Eugene England @ A Motley Vision
- Although Eugene England didn't weight in on the Mormon Literaturstreit directly, two of...
On Gerrit de Jong Jr.’s “An Approach to Modernity in Art” @ A Motley Vision
- William takes a look at a 1959 essay by Gerrit de Jong Jr. on modernity in art in...
Mormon Literaturstreit Echoes: Richard D. Rust @ A Motley Vision
- Although in my view the Mormon Literaturstreit ends with Michael Austin’s entry, there...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Michael Austin asks “Why not the Mormons?” @ A Motley Vision
- William discusses Michael Austin's attempt to put forth a vision of Mormon literary...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Gideon Burton argues for both rootedness and openness @ A Motley Vision
- As the previous entry in this series discusses, by dividing approaches to Mormon...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Richard Cracroft fires back against the “Sophic Tide” @ A Motley Vision
- Richard Cracroft rejects on binary only to invoke another in order to stem the "Sophic...
Mormon Literaturstreit: Bruce Jorgensen responds to Richard Cracroft @ A Motley Vision
- Bruce Jorgensen responds to Richard Cracroft's review of the Harvest Mormon poetry...
Featherston Family, Erstwhile Emigrants @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- One of the frustrating things about tracking emigrating members is the increasing...
John & Rebecca Denton: Repeated Returnees @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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John & Rebecca Denton Family:
Back - L to R: Ezekiel, Robert, Sam, Alma
From - L to...
Katherine Alexander and Her Return from Gathering @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- There were a number of people who joined the LDS Church that decided to go west....
The Returnees: A Project to Identify Why Some Converts Wanted to Return Home @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Sometimes when a convert moves west to join the saints, something changes their mind and...
Middle Tennessee Baptismal Record - Lessons Learned @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Nestled in the family search catalog is something called the Record of Members. It is a...
Baptisms in 1918 by County @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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It may not look like a lot, but baptisms in Tennessee were picking up. Yes, there was...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 5 Leaving Tennessee @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, quoted and...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 4 Seeds of Misunderstanding @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, quoted and...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 3 Raised from the Dead @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young, summarized from his...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 2 Evil Spirits @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [This is a continuation of the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young. Written from his...
Alfred Douglas Young - Part 1 Conversion @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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[This is an excerpt from the Autobiography of Alfred Douglas Young. Written from his...
George W Brandon writes a Letter. @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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On July 6, 1842, George wrote the following letter in Nauvoo. George was an early...
Names You Can't Read: The Badam Family @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- I can't say I found the Badam family. As far as the Church is concerned, that happened...
The Lost Records of Mary E Dukes @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- While transcribing an old baptismal record I happened across a cryptic entry...
Slate Springs Tennessee Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- I won't go into a full history of the Slate Springs branch here, but I came across some...
Speedwell Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Speedwell Tennessee entered Mormon history in 1908 with the baptism of Josiah &...
Short Creek Chapel @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- Short Creek is a unassuming place along the east side of the Tennessee river in south...
News from Tennessee Conferences 19 Jun 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 12 Jun 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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Nashville Chapel circa 1959 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- In 1959 the Nashville branch of the LDS Church met in this building. For those who know...
A Place for the Un-Gathered: The Home of Abraham and Mary Church of Hickman County Tennessee @ Amateur Mormon Historian
- [Below is an abridged version of my presentation at the 2017 Mormon History Association...
News from Tennessee Conferences 29 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 22 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 15 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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News from Tennessee Conferences 1 May 1917 @ Amateur Mormon Historian
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