Overview
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.
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
219 Episodes
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:
Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2024
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2024
In this episode, Lindsay talks with Dr. Amanda Hendrix-Komoto about the history of abortions in Mormonism. Links mentioned in this episode:
Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2023
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2023
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2023
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2022
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2022
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2022
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2022
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.
Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2022
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.
Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2022
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 […]
Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2021
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
Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2020
Join Lindsay as she sits down with American historian and professor Benjamin Park about polygamy in Nauvoo and the atmosphere it created.
Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2020
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.
Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2020
Join Lindsay as she interviews Julie Rowe about her theology, her following, and her revelations. This is part one of two. You can listen to part two here:
Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2020
Join Lindsay and her guests Nathan Averett, Lisa Baker Heaton and Jacob Newman as they talk about the theology and beliefs of Julie Rowe and Chad Daybell. This part two of a two part episode. Listen to part one here.
Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2020
Join Lindsay as she interviews Jacob Newman, Nathan Avertt, and Lisa Baker Heaton to discuss the history and theologies of Mormon “prophetess” Julie Rowe and LDS author Chad Daybell. This is part one of two episodes.
Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2020
Join Lindsay as she interviews the director of Cherish Families, Shirlee Draper and Dr. Cristina Rosetti about the latest law in Utah that decriminalizes polygamy.
Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2020
Join Lindsay as she interviews Dr. Cristina Rosetti about the history of the True of Living Church (TLC) also known as the “Manti group.”
Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2020
Join Lindsay as she speaks with two watchdogs of the AVOW movement, Sara Forsberg and Nathan Averett about the unfolding Chad Daybell case. This story and the disappearance of the people involved remains unsolved so all details are just a […]
Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2020
Join Lindsay as she discusses the shocking details from the account of Mary Lenora Taylor and her interaction with various apostles, including Matthias Cowley.Links mentioned in this podcast: Matthias F. Cowley BYU Studies LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 1, […]
Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2019
What is the Remnant (Snuffer) movement up to these days? A scripture and temple project and more? Join Lindsay as she discusses updates with two Remnant insiders about where the movement is today.
Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2019
Join Lindsay as she discusses the murders of Gentile (non-Mormon) men on the frontier who interfered with Mormon women. This post contains graphic descriptions of violence. Links mentioned in this podcast: The Butler Murder of April 1869: A Look at […]
Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2019
Join Lindsay as she discusses Mormon accounts of the Walker War with scholar Ryan Wimmer and how they affected the landscape of Mormon settlement. Links mentioned in this podcast: Ryan Wimmer’s article, The Walker War Reconsidered Utah Division of State […]
Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews authors and historians Craig L. Foster and Marianne T. Watson about their new book, American Polygamy: A History of Fundamentalist Mormon Faith.
Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews two Mormon fundamentalists from Christ’s Church, about the history of the temple as it relates to Mormon Fundamentalism. Links mentioned in this podcast: Ben’s blogwww.ChristsChurchTheBranch.orgBen’s Law Firm Ben’s prior podcast episode on Year of […]
Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews two Mormon fundamentalists from Christ’s Church, about the history of the temple as it relates to Mormon Fundamentalism.
Transcribed - Published: 4 February 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews temple historian Devery Anderson, Stanford scholar Cynthia Bailey Lee, and fundamentalist scholar Cristina Rosetti as they discuss the history of Mormon temple changes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Cynthia’s blogpost on BCC: Thank You, Sisters: an […]
Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews temple historian Devery Anderson, Stanford scholar Cynthia Bailey Lee, and fundamentalist scholar Cristina Rosetti as they discuss the history of Mormon temple changes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Cynthia’s blogpost on BCC: Thank You, Sisters: […]
Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2019
Join Lindsay as she interviews conservative talk show host Bryan Hyde about how to model hard conversations. Links mentioned in this podcast: Bryan Hyde’s Radio Show and Network Bryan Hyde’s interview with Julie Rowe
Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2018
Join Lindsay as she and scholar Cristina Rosetti discuss the second part of when Mormon Fundamentalism goes wrong, including the stories of Arvin Shreeve, the Lafferty brothers, and Knights of the Crystal Blade. Part one can be found here. […]
Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2018
Join Lindsay and Cristina as they discuss the case of Brian David Mitchell. This is part one of a two-part episode. Links mentioned and referenced in this podcast: THE MAKING OF IMMANUEL: BRIAN DAVID MITCHELL AND THE MORMON FRINGE […]
Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews historians Jedediah Rogers and Cristina Rosetti about the Council of 50 minutes. Links mentioned in this podcast: Purchase the Minutes and Book Joseph Smith papers on the Council of 50 By Common Consent’s take […]
Transcribed - Published: 12 October 2018
Join Lindsay as she hosts a sermon given by Brigham Young, delivered by actor Micah Nickolaisen. Link to the sermon: Plurality of Wives—The Free Agency of Man
Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews Joe Geisner about the Martin and Willie Handcart Company experience and how it relates to polygamy. Links mentioned and read in this episode: Kirsten Erickson’s experience Brigham Young’s One Mighty and Strong Statement South […]
Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews scholars Cristina Rosetti and Sara Vraneš about the history of sexuality and reproduction for Mormon women. Links and books mentioned in this podcast: Rediscovering the history of Midwives The Relief Society magazine : organ […]
Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews scholars Cristina Rosetti and Sara Vraneš about the history of sexuality and reproduction for Mormon women. Links and books mentioned in this podcast: Rediscovering the history of Midwives The Relief Society magazine : organ […]
Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2018
Join Lindsay as she discusses the history of Utah’s “Dixie Wine Mission.” Links and articles mentioned and read this in this episode: Dennis R. Lancaster’s BYU Dissertation: Dixie Wine Mission A Frontier Life book about Jacob Hamblin History of John […]
Transcribed - Published: 31 August 2018
Join Lindsay as she talks about the history of the Word of Wisdom, following the death of Joseph Smith to the modern observances of LDS people today. Links mentioned and read in this episode: Marijuana , Mormon Racists […]
Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2018
Join Lindsay as she covers the early history of the Mormon idea of the “Word of Wisdom.” Links mentioned or read in this podcast: Clair Barrus’ research draft on Word of Wisdom History of the Word of Wisdom by […]
Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews researcher Antonio Trevisan about the life of eccentric prophet, Ross LeBaron. Links mentioned in this podcast: Trevisan’s website about Ross Fred Collier’s website Discussion about Tom Green’s trial at Sunstone Article on the Law of […]
Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2018
Join Lindsay as she and Bryan Buchanan discuss the life and shenanigans of William Smith, younger brother to Joseph Smith Jr. Links mentioned or discussed in this podcast: William B. Smith: In the Shadow of a Prophet Sisters of Joseph […]
Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2018
Join Lindsay as she interviews historian and biographer Connell O’Donovan about the life of Augusta Adams Cobb, the “Lioness of the Lord,” plural wife to Brigham Young. Links mentioned in the podcast: Before the Beard: Trials of the Young Joseph […]
Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2018
Join Lindsay as she speaks with Dr. Mica McGriggs and Dr. Gina Colvin to discuss the history of early black Mormons in Massachusetts and the development of Brigham Young’s ideas on race. Links and sources mentioned and used […]
Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2018
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