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S11 E11 Sidney Rigdon: Doctrinal Leader to Defector
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Episode 11 of Apostates explores the remarkable story of Sidney Rigdon, Joseph Smith's first counselor and early partner in leading the Latter-day Saint movement. From his beginnings as a Baptist preacher to his crucial role in establishing early Mormon doctrine and organization, we examine how Rigdon's influence shaped the Church's foundation. We also investigate the eventual rift between him and Joseph Smith, particularly over polygamy, and follow his post-excommunication attempts to lead his own religious movement.
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- Essay_JS and Sidney Rigdon CoFounders_Dialogue
- Essay_A Son's Record of Sidney Rigdon_Dialogue
- Essay_Conversion of Sidney Rigdon to Mormonism_Dialogue
- Essay_Sidney Preparing the Way in Ohio_Dialogue
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Examine Sidney Rigdon's break with the Mormon Church? Dicuss his life and leadership in the Church - espcially from meeting Joseph Smith in 1830 to Joseph Smith's death in 1844. Explore his leadership role in the Church, his influence over doctrines and practices, temperal affairs, military actions, gathering saints, temple building, and political ambitions. Can he take credit for Joseph Smith's legacy? Why or why not? Where did he differ from Joseph Smith doctrinally, politically, or in other affairs? What was his stance on polygamy. Did he support polygamy or practice it himself? Why did he start his own church. Focus on his apostacy for the bulk of the podcast. Why didn't he go to Utah with Brigham Young after Joseph Smith's death? Focus on his words and actions. What key takeaways from Sidney's influence, leadership, and apostacy for today's
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1. Truth | 2. Beginnings | 3. First Vision | 4. Priesthood | 5. The Gold Plates | 6. The BoM | 7. The BoA | 8. Polygamy | 9. Changes | 10. Challenges | ...
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