Year of Polygamy Podcast

The series follows the Mormon faith through the lens of “The Principle of Plural Marriage” from its genesis in 1831 with its originator Joseph Smith, through the hidden history and governmental pressure, to today and contemporary practicing Fundamentalist Mormons. <br /> <br /> For the first time polygamy is dissected through a feminist viewpoint, with attention given to the experiences of the women, women who sacrificed everything and suffered long and are never mentioned in museums or landmark tours. Their experiences, along with interviews with experts, sc20140302_130747holars, historians, and those still affected directly by the practice, paint a new portrait of how the west was shaped, by the hard work and toil of these invisible women, hidden away through controversy. <br /> <br /> Through Hansen’s careful work, we see how the practice of polygamy affected every aspect of the LDS church’s formation and is still a shadow hanging over the church, visible in it’s approach to marriage, the role of women, and the temple ceremonies. Instead of the historical footnote polygamy is often treated as, Hansen shows how this practice, started in secret and a direct cause of Joseph Smith’s death, responsible for driving the saints to Utah, and then outward again to Mexico and Canada, the root of power struggles both in the church and out, the cause of suspicion and eventually violence including the Mountain Meadows Massacre, was an instigator to most of the history of American West. For the first time, The Year of Polygamy shows how the west was settled not only to claim land and mineral rights, but in a very real way to control the bodies and sexuality of women in a way that reverberates today. Find our more at YearofPolygamy.com

Episode 198: The Father of Mormon Fundamentalism with Cristina Rosetti

Join Lindsay as she interviews Dr. Cristina Rosetti as she talks about her new book Joseph Musser: A Mormon Fundamentalist. Links mentioned in this episode:

04-09
46:21

Episode 197: Polygamy, Mormonism and Child Abuse

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Tim Kosnoff, an expert attorney on the issue of how attitudes surrounding 19th century polygamy prosecution mirror those of clergy shield laws today. Tim has practiced law for forty years as a prosecutor, defense […]

03-31
01:30:10

Episode 196: The History of Abortion in Mormonism

In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Amanda Hendrix-Komoto about the history of abortions in Mormonism. Links mentioned in this episode:

10-18
01:34:26

Episode 195: Extreme Fasting and Perfection- the Story of Orlean Kingston

In this episode, Dr. Cristina Rosetti tells us the story of Orlean Kingston’s extreme 42-day fast, her visions and her life. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders, scrupulosity, obsessive compulsive disorders and conversations around food restriction. Links mentioned in this […]

07-06
01:16:09

Episode 194: In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents with Todd Compton

Lindsay sits down with the historian who started it all, Todd Compton. They discuss his latest book, In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents and read directly from the accounts of the wives of Joseph Smith. Links mentioned in this podcast: Buy […]

02-02
01:24:47

Episode 193: Mormon Fundamentalism and Race

Join Lindsay as she interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about the issue of race, priesthood restriction and prejudice within Mormon fundamentalism. Moroni discusses his own experiences being a POC within Mormonism, the history of the priesthood ban, and how DNA […]

12-30
56:10

Episode 192: Never Going Back on Faith

Join Lindsay as she interviews Faith Bistline about growing up in the FLDS. The two discuss the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade and how both women see parallels to their own upbringings. This episode discusses abortion and reproductive rights […]

07-07
01:17:36

Episode 191: King Benjamin and a Tale of the AUB

Join Lindsay as she interviews TikTok star Benjamin Brown (The Fresh King Benjamin) about his life and childhood growing up in the AUB. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Follow Ben on TikTok Join Fresh King Benjamin’s email list DONATE TO […]

06-22
01:28:56

Episode 190: When Mormons Radicalize

For the first time ever, Fundamentalist Ben Shaffer tells the horrific story of how his brother, Samuel Shaffer radicalized into a dark brand of Mormon fundamentalism, eventually landing him in jail. On the heels of the Lafferty story and largely […]

05-10
01:23:12

Episode 189: Mormons and Missouri

More and more Mormons and Latter-day Saints are moving or “gathering” in Missouri. Lindsay interviews Mormon Fundamentalist Moroni Jessop about this movement to gather in Missouri and details the history of Mormonism in the state.

03-25
01:11:19

Episode 188: Sally in Three Worlds: An Indian Captive in the House of Brigham Young

Join Lindsay as she interviews author and anthropoligist Virginia Kerns about Sally Kanosh, the indigenous slave girl purchased by Brigham Young’s family. Purchase the book here. Book trailer can be found here.

03-05
01:01:00

Episode 187: The 19th Wife

Ann Eliza Webb Dee Young Denning was married for a time to Brigham Young. After a tumultuous experience with Mormonism, she left the territory and wrote an expose titled, “Wife No. 19, or The Story of a Life in Bondage,” about her […]

03-29
01:07:22

Episode 186: Cults vs. Religions with Rachel Bernstein

Join Lindsay as she interviews cult expert and therapist Rachel Bernstein, who was recently featured on the new Starz documentary, Seduced. Links mentioned in this podcast: Rachel’s website IndoctriNATION podcast

12-08
01:15:29

Episode 185: Special Halloween Episode: St. Peter Bind Them Parchment

Lindsay interviews Mormon historian Clair Barrus about the mystical parchments that the Smith family owned. He explains the symbols and the magical meanings behind them.

11-01
53:10

Episode 184: The Winder Family

Join Lindsay as she interviews a plural family about their faith, their experiences on the reality TV show, Seeking Sister Wife and what it’s like to live polygamy in the modern day.

09-25
01:11:34

Episode 183: Talking With God, Part Three

Join Lindsay as she concludes her conversation with Aaron Sullivan, a successful computer engineer and Mormon man who once heard voices and talked to God. Listen to part one here. Listen to part two here.

07-20
27:42

Episode 183: Talking With God, Part two

Join Lindsay as she continues to talk with Aaron Sullivan about his experience seeing angels, talking to God, and having visions. This is part two of one. Listen to part one here.

07-19
01:50:46

Episode 183: Talking With God, Part One

Join Lindsay as she interviews Aaron Sullivan, a man who once had prophetic visions and talked directly with God, until one day it all suddenly stopped.

07-18
55:00

Episode 182: The Atmosphere of Polygamy in Nauvoo

Join Lindsay as she sits down with American historian and professor Benjamin Park about polygamy in Nauvoo and the atmosphere it created.

06-19
51:28

181 Part Two: American Prophetess- An interview with Julie Rowe

Join Lindsay as she interviews Julie Rowe about her relationship with Chad Daybell. This is part two of a two-part interview. You can listen to part one here.

05-30
01:01:22

Heather Marie Kennedy

This is most likely a relative of mine on my mother's side. My mother's maiden name is Hyde and she told me that Hyde Park is proof of our lineage roots in Mormon setters.

07-27 Reply

Megan James

this file won't play! I would love to listen to it if possible. I just started this series and I cannot get enough. It's exactly the well researched and friendly tone I enjoy. It is such a difficult topic but I can really hear it and digest it in this bite size way. sending so much gratitude for your work!

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deborah cassidy

Julie Rowe is insane. Actually needs medication

09-07 Reply

Lyle Small

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