548: BONUS EPISODE: How to Handle Doubts About Joseph Smith

Have you ever had doubts about Joseph Smith?  

 

If so, you're not alone!

 

In today's episode, we are discussing how to handle those doubts and strengthen your testimony!  

 

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Great resources we’ve found on specific questions:

• Different first vision accounts: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts?lang=eng
• Book of Mormon translation: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/book-of-mormon-translation?lang=eng
• Seer stones: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smith-Rough-Stone-Rolling/dp/1400077532
• Polygamy: https://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Smiths-Polygamy-Toward-Understanding/dp/1589587235
• Kirtland Safety Society: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/stay-in-the-boat-and-hold-on?lang=eng

Resources:

 

Jana Riess, “The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church,” Chapter 1, Table 1.3

 

BALLARD 1: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/stay-in-the-boat-and-hold-on?lang=eng

 

HOLLAND: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/lord-i-believe?lang=eng

 

BALLARD 2: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2016/12/by-study-and-by-faith?lang=eng

 

UCHTDORF: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/10/come-join-with-us?lang=eng