Standard of Truth

By: Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat
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  • The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.
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  • S5E16 Nazis, Lithuania, and Paying for the Book of Mormon

    S5E16 Nazis, Lithuania, and Paying for the Book of Mormon
    Apr 17 2025

    In this episode, we dive into a discussion about misconceptions surrounding "The Sound of Music," particularly the differences between the movie and the original Broadway play. The conversation then transitions to a look at an upcoming groundbreaking publication in the Latter-day Saint Historical Studies journal, featuring newly uncovered secret police files on the treatment of Latter-day Saints in pre-war Nazi Germany. We also discuss the latest Sweetwater Rescue project, taking Saints from Lithuania to the Helsinki, Finland Temple, and answer a litner’s question about how Martin Harris got the money to pay for the printing of the Book of Mormon

    Sweetwater Rescue Temple Project: Helping the Saints of Lithuania get to the Helsinki, Finland Temple ⁠https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/current⁠ If you would like to donate, please click on the link: ⁠https://www.sweetwaterrescue.org/donate⁠

    Ensign Peak Foundation: ⁠https://ensignpeakfoundation.org/subscribe-to-our-publications/⁠

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    If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: ⁠⁠⁠questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com⁠
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • S5E15 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It's Elijah

    S5E15 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? It's Elijah
    Apr 10 2025

    This week, Gerrit and Richard discuss the powerful symbolism of Elijah’s appearance during Passover and its profound connection to both Jewish traditions and Latter-day Saint teachings.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S5E14 Worshiping a Different Jesus

    S5E14 Worshiping a Different Jesus
    Apr 3 2025

    In this episode, we explore a listener’s question: Are Latter-day Saints Christians if they don’t believe in the Trinity? Gerrit unpacks the theological and historical roots of Trinitarian Christianity, oneness Pentecostalism, and modalism and explains why other Christians often say Latter-day Saints “worship a different Jesus.” We also discuss Nephi’s reminiscent account in the small plates.

    Episodes Discussing Trinitarian Theology:

    S1E15 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 1

    S1E16 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 2

    S1E17 - D&C 93 and the Nature of God Part 3

    S2E50 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 1

    S2E51 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 2

    S2E52 - Are "Mormons" Christian? Part 3

    S3E1 The Trinity and the Nature of God

    S4E21 The Arian Controversy - Did God the Father Create Jesus?

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    53 mins
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Great Info!

I have been loving all these podcasts! I have gained a new appreciation for all those people who helped make it possible for me to have the knowledge I do. thanks guys! keep it coming 👍

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informative and entertaining

Dr. Dirkmaat does an excellent job. We listen to every one and learn a ton.

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Some sources are more equal than others

Once again, we have a theme of being very sceptical of historical claims made on the internet. It takes a lot of time and effort to conduct historical analysis correctly. I appreciate that this episode wasn't about defending polygamy. It was about considering the source of an ugly claim about the church and investigating if other sources supported the claim.

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Fascinating church history

It is fascinating to learn more about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints.

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