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Podcast: Mormon Stories Podcast
Episode: Family Feud & Scandal in Early Mormonism - John Turner pt. 18 | Ep. 2072
Description: Welcome back to Part 18 of our Joseph Smith Podcast series, where we continue our in-depth exploration of Dr. John Turner’s groundbreaking biography, Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.In this episode, we dive into parts of Chapter 16 and 17 –two of the most dramatic and revealing sections yet. We cover the explosive sibling feud between Joseph Smith and his brother William, explore the first child abuse scandal in 1835, and trace Joseph’s evolving leadership and spiritual promises as the Restoration movement matures.From the aftermath of Zio...