In this episode we revisit the Mormons and discuss how their early history caused a series of schisms which led to the plethora of so-called "Mormon denominations". These include presidential debates, a King of Beaver Island, and massive governmental raids!

Shownotes:

• https://northernmichiganhistory.com/james-strangs-assassination/
• https://gtjournal.tadl.org/2015/the-murder-of-james-jesse-strang-ruler-of-the-mormon-colony-at-beaver-island-1856/
• Special Thanks to American Zion: A New History of Mormonism; Book by Benjamin Park
• Music is an excerpt from "All-American Prophet" from The Book Of Mormon (Original Broadway Cast Recording) (2011) written by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone.
• Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/through-the-clouds
• LDS Resource on Polygamy: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/polygamy-latter-day-saints-and-the-practice-of-plural-marriage
• https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/mormons-polygamy/
• https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/06/02/church-that-traces-back-joseph/
• https://kutv.com/news/local/process-begins-to-select-new-church-of-jesus-christ-of-latter-day-saints-leadership
• https://youtu.be/W-jrlaqqw00?si=A7KOuIwPqfaSzyHc
• https://youtu.be/r1ssF7PV27c?si=M4ydSZ58UlYF6S-9
• https://youtu.be/Fiorzo4nOwg?si=I27tylzqrVYFuoGX
• https://youtu.be/FtkYSuRY8Jc?si=w1V3au6w0ZBPWEhN
• https://youtu.be/aaDm_m9yYRQ?si=6UKiZD8KfD2_idhR