Inside Remnant Church: From Convert to First Presidency in 5 Years! (Jim Vun Cannon 2017)

Here’s a throwback episode with a Counselor in First Presidency of the Remnant Church. Jim Vun Cannon was serving as a counselor in the First Presidency of the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the time of this 2017 recording.

Don’t miss our other conversations on the Remnant Church: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/remnant-church/

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Remnant Church

If you aren’t familiar with this branch of the restoration, the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was formed around the year 2000 by former members of the RLDS Church (now Community of Christ). These members were sifting through the ashes of what felt like a “civil war” following controversial doctrinal shifts, specifically the pivotal 1984 revelation that allowed women to hold the priesthood. In this comprehensive interview, we cover a lot of ground. We discuss Jim’s fascinating journey of joining the Remnant Church in 2012 and being called to the First Presidency just five years later.

We also dive deep into the church’s unique theology, including their ongoing efforts to literally build the city of Zion in Jackson County, Missouri, how they interpret the Law of Consecration and the Order of Enoch today, and their strict belief that Joseph Smith was a monogamist. We also tackle tough questions surrounding DNA and the Book of Mormon and why they believe women will never hold the priesthood.

Now, I want to point out an important update to our viewer. Jim Vun Cannon is no longer in the First Presidency of the Remnant Church. Since this recording, he actually broke off to form a new group called the Everlasting Church of Jesus Christ in the Latter-day & is the president of that church. Keep that fascinating update in mind as you listen to his perspectives from his time in the Remnant Church leadership. Let’s dive into the full interview!

Don’t miss our other conversations on the Remnant Church: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/remnant-church/

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0:00 Intro/Background
5:11 Church Formation and History
10:08 Succession Crisis and Early Church History
17:01 Priesthood Structure and Organization
22:27 Church Size and Geographic Distribution
29:47 Doctrine and Covenants Discussion
42:23 Gathering to Zion and Consecration
50:50 Joseph Smith and Polygamy Debate
1:05:40 Book of Mormon Geography and Historicity
1:13:38 Personal Background and Church Experience
1:18:19 Worship Services and Youth Programs
1:24:06 Women and Priesthood Position
1:32:52 LGBTQ+ Policies
1:33:54 Temple Doctrine and Practices
1:39:32 Priesthood Age and Missionary Work

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