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Dr. Brian Hales latest project deals with Book of Mormon authorship.
Dr. Brian Hales latest project deals with Book of Mormon authorship.
Dr. Paul Reeve - Prof of History, University of Utah.
Dr. Paul Reeve - Prof of History, University of Utah.
Dr. Sally Gordon teaches law and history at Univ of Pennsylvania. Her expertise is in constitutional issues of church & state.
Dr. Sally Gordon teaches law and history at Univ of Pennsylvania. Her expertise is in constitutional issues of church & state.
Joseph Freeman was first black man ordained after 1978 revelation on priesthood.
Joseph Freeman was first black man ordained after 1978 revelation on priesthood.
Dr's Richard & Claudia Bushman are two of the most prestigious LDS historians.
Dr's Richard & Claudia Bushman are two of the most prestigious LDS historians.
Kristine & David Ferriman are co-Presidents of Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship.
Kristine & David Ferriman are co-Presidents of Church of Jesus Christ in Christian Fellowship.
David Hall is an amazing inventor, businessman, and expert of Joseph's city plans.
David Hall is an amazing inventor, businessman, and expert of Joseph's city plans.
Dr. Christopher Thomas teaches at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and has written "A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon."
Dr. Christopher Thomas teaches at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and has written "A Pentecostal Reads the Book of Mormon."
Devan Jensen is president of LDS Media & Publishing Assoc.
Devan Jensen is president of LDS Media & Publishing Assoc.
Dr. Casey Griffiths teaches Church history at BYU and is author of "50 Relics of the Restoration."
Dr. Casey Griffiths teaches Church history at BYU and is author of "50 Relics of the Restoration."
Steven Harper - Author of First Vision: Memory & Mormon Origins
Steven Harper - Author of First Vision: Memory & Mormon Origins
Hans Mattsson served in 3rd Quorum of Seventy but lost his faith and wrote the book "Truth Seeking."
Hans Mattsson served in 3rd Quorum of Seventy but lost his faith and wrote the book "Truth Seeking."
Darren Parry is author of "Bear River Massacre" and former chairman of Shoshone Tribe. He is fundraising for Cultural Center on the site.
Darren Parry is author of "Bear River Massacre" and former chairman of Shoshone Tribe. He is fundraising for Cultural Center on the site.
Cheryl Bruno is the author of "Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration" due out in 2020.
Cheryl Bruno is the author of "Method Infinite: Freemasonry and the Mormon Restoration" due out in 2020.
Barbara Jones Brown interviewed Richard Turley for the June 2020 MHA virtual conference.
Barbara Jones Brown interviewed Richard Turley for the June 2020 MHA virtual conference.
Dr. Christopher Blythe is a Research Associate at the Maxwell Institute and author of "Terrible Revolution."
Dr. Christopher Blythe is a Research Associate at the Maxwell Institute and author of "Terrible Revolution."
Denver Snuffer is founder of the Remnant Movement.
Denver Snuffer is founder of the Remnant Movement.
Dr. Taylor Petrey's book, "Tabernacles of Clay," outlines changing messages from LDS Church leaders over the past 70 years on blacks, gays, and feminists.
Dr. Taylor Petrey's book, "Tabernacles of Clay," outlines changing messages from LDS Church leaders over the past 70 years on blacks, gays, and feminists.
Colby Townsend won Best Thesis at Mormon History Assoc in 2020. He is Ph.D. student at Indiana University.
Colby Townsend won Best Thesis at Mormon History Assoc in 2020. He is Ph.D. student at Indiana University.
BYU professor Dr. Derek Sainsbury's new book "Storming the Nation" tells about the Electioneer Missionaries campaigning for Joseph Smith's POTUS run.
BYU professor Dr. Derek Sainsbury's new book "Storming the Nation" tells about the Electioneer Missionaries campaigning for Joseph Smith's POTUS run.
Historian Bill Shepard is a Strangite and discusses more about their prophet James Strang.
Historian Bill Shepard is a Strangite and discusses more about their prophet James Strang.
Jean Addams is one of the foremost experts on Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
Jean Addams is one of the foremost experts on Church of Christ (Temple Lot)
Dr. Margaret Toscano is a Professor of Classics at University of Utah and expert on early Mormon Priesthood.
Dr. Margaret Toscano is a Professor of Classics at University of Utah and expert on early Mormon Priesthood.
Don Bradley is Author of "Lost 116 Pages" where he details what is missing from the Book of Mormon.
Don Bradley is Author of "Lost 116 Pages" where he details what is missing from the Book of Mormon.
Dr. Quincy Newell, Hamilton College discusses her biography of Black Mormon Pioneer Jane Manning James
Dr. Quincy Newell, Hamilton College discusses her biography of Black Mormon Pioneer Jane Manning James
Brian Stutzman has written the first history of anti-Mormon hotbed Warsaw, Illinois
Brian Stutzman has written the first history of anti-Mormon hotbed Warsaw, Illinois
Elder Steven Snow
Elder Steven Snow has served in First Quorum of Seventy since 2001 and as Church Historian since 2012
Barbara Jones-Brown is Executive Director of Mormon History Association.
Barbara Jones-Brown is Executive Director of Mormon History Association.
Ben Spackman is a Ph.D. candidate at Claremont Graduate University and specializes in the religious debate about evolution.
Ben Spackman is a Ph.D. candidate at Claremont Graduate University and specializes in the religious debate about evolution.
Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick is a New Testament scholar at BYU. He uses the Book of Mormon and BIble to calculate Christ's birth in December.
Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick is a New Testament scholar at BYU. He uses the Book of Mormon and BIble to calculate Christ's birth in December.
Thomas Wayment discusses JST, Bible translations, and the Christmas stories.
Thomas Wayment discusses JST, Bible translations, and the Christmas stories.
Kurt Francom of Leading Saints podcast tells how he is trying to help LDS leaders create better culture around church history, faith translations, and being LGBT friendly, among other things.
Kurt Francom of Leading Saints podcast tells how he is trying to help LDS leaders create better culture around church history, faith translations, and being LGBT friendly, among other things.
Steven Shields has been writing about various Mormon Groups since the 1970s.
Steven Shields has been writing about various Mormon Groups since the 1970s.
Dorie Olds describes her marriage and divorce to Mark Hofmann.
Dorie Olds describes her marriage and divorce to Mark Hofmann.
Dr. Nancy Ross - Dixie State Univ, and Sara Hanks, co-authors "Where We Must Stand."
Dr. Nancy Ross - Dixie State Univ, and Sara Hanks, co-authors "Where We Must Stand."
Historian Michael Quinn
Historian Michael Quinn, author or Wealth & Corporate Power
Dr. Jonathan Stapley Discusses evolution of LDS Priesthood Ordinances
Dr. Jonathan Stapley Discusses evolution of LDS Priesthood Ordinances
Dr. Matt Harris, History Professor, CSU-Pueblo
Dr. Matt Harris, History Professor, CSU-Pueblo
Anne Wilde, founder of Principal Voices, modern-day Polygamy expert
Anne Wilde, founder of Principal Voices, modern-day Polygamy expert
Russell Stevenson, Biographer of Elijah Ables
Russell Stevenson, Biographer of Elijah Ables
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Dr. Newell Bringhurst, author of several books on Mormon History
Dr. Newell Bringhurst, author of several books on Mormon History
Dr. David Conley Nelson, author of Moroni & the Swastika
Dr. David Conley Nelson, author of Moroni & the Swastika
Sandra Tanner - Utah Lighthouse Ministries on interactions with Mark Hofmann
Sandra Tanner - Utah Lighthouse Ministries on interactions with Mark Hofmann
Shannon Flynn describes working with Mark Hofmann
Shannon Flynn describes working with Mark Hofmann
Greg Prince, Mormon historian & author of David O. McKay biography
Greg Prince, Mormon historian & author of David O. McKay biography
Jim Vun Cannon was a counselor in the First Presidency of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Jim Vun Cannon was a counselor in the First Presidency of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Dr. Ugo Perego, Univ of Pavia, Mormon DNA expert
Dr. Ugo Perego, Univ of Pavia, Mormon DNA expert
Dr. Mark Staker, Ph.D in anthropology
Dr. Mark Staker, Ph.D in anthropology
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