The Kirtland Temple Dedication Pentecost - John Turner Pt. 19 | Ep. 2075
Mormon Stories Podcast
Dr. John Dehlin
4.6 ā¢ 5.2K Ratings
šļø 24 October 2025
ā±ļø 134 minutes
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Summary
In part 19 of our deep-dive into Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by Dr. John G. Turner, we explore the fascinating events surrounding the Kirtland Temple dedication (that took place in 1836) in Kirtland, Ohio.
This episode focuses on Chapter 17, examining key developments in early Latter-day Saint ritual practice āincluding solemn assemblies, washings and anointings, the washing of feet, and even ritual cleansings (in cinnamon whiskey!). We also discuss internal church conflicts, prophetic authority, spiritual manifestations, and the powerful endowment promises given to early Church leaders.
We also explore Joseph Smithās institutional genius, visions and heavenly visitations, Hebrew studies and the Adamic language, early temple worship and spiritual ecstacy, and controversies and personal reflections from John Turnerās biography.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Joseph Smith podcast, produced by Mormon Stories podcast. |
| 0:07.1 | I am your host for today, John DeLinn. It is October 16th, 2025, and we are knee-deep, waist-deep, in our multi-episode review of this amazing book, Joseph Smith, The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet by Professor John G. Turner, we are on chapter 17, which is entitled Jubilee and Pentecost, 1836. |
| 0:35.7 | It's about a lot of stuff, but it's mostly about the Curtland Temple |
| 0:41.5 | dedication. And when I say Curtin Temple dedication, I mean the Curtin Temple in Curtland, Ohio |
| 0:48.4 | that was built by Joseph Smith and the Latter-day Saints between the 1830 and 1836 time frame. |
| 0:56.1 | And as I like to say, it's a banger. |
| 0:58.7 | This episode is really, really important. |
| 1:01.6 | I've learned so much about my own lifelong, multi-generational pioneer faith by reading this book. |
| 1:10.0 | So please buy this book. Please buy it. It's a |
| 1:12.8 | great Christmas gift for friends and family. I honestly don't think there's a better book out there |
| 1:18.1 | to understand the life of Joseph Smith objectively and thoughtfully and even compassionately than this book. I want to thank all the donors that have made |
| 1:30.7 | Mormon Stories podcast possible, but also everyone who's donated to this particular project, |
| 1:36.8 | if you value this project and you want to see it continue, please go to donorbox.org |
| 1:41.7 | slash Joseph Smith and become a monthly donor. |
| 1:44.7 | And we'll keep this up for as long as John wants to and for as long as you find value in it. |
| 1:49.5 | I think that's all I've got. |
| 1:51.1 | John Turner, it's a little bit earlier for you. |
| 1:54.3 | Thanks for joining us early. |
| 1:56.3 | You got it. |
| 1:57.1 | It's not as early as it is in Zion, John DeLynn. |
| 2:00.7 | And I get very excited talking about |
| 2:04.0 | the Joseph Smith and the Curtin Temple. I do think it is one of the high points in his |
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