Brigham Young

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who succeeded Joseph Smith and advocated for stricter institutional control. He is discussed in podcasts regarding his teachings on the Adam-God doctrine (later rejected by the church), his racist statements and polygamy practices, his leadership during westward expansion of the LDS movement, and his role in defining LDS temple ordinances and endowment practices.

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American History Hit Mormon Stories Podcast Everything Everywhere Daily Pints With Aquinas Inklings with Emily Belle Freeman followHIM Scripture Central Live Free with Josh Howerton

Episode Appearances

American History Hit · Apr 13, 2026

When the Mormons Rebelled Against America

“Successor to Joseph Smith; led Mormon migration to Utah; served as territorial governor; systematized Mormon theology and governance”

Mormon theology and Joseph Smith's religious innovationsPolygamy as religious practice and federal policy targetTheocratic governance and religious sovereignty in American territories

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Mormon Stories Podcast · Apr 10, 2026

Joseph Smith Introduces the Second Anointing - John Turner Pt. 37 | Ep. 2135

“Performed Second Anointing ordinance on Heber C. Kimball and his wife Violet”

Second Anointing ordinance and its theological promisesJoseph Smith's polygamy and marital conflict with Emma SmithReligious ritual as conflict resolution and loyalty mechanism

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Everything Everywhere Daily · Apr 8, 2026

Las Vegas: The City That Shouldn’t Exist

“Sent Mormon settlers to establish a fort in Las Vegas in 1855, which was abandoned in 1857”

Legalized gambling regulation and Gaming Commission oversightOrganized crime influence on hospitality and gaming industriesMega-resort development and consolidation strategy

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Mormon Stories Podcast · Apr 3, 2026

Emma Goes to War with Joseph Smith over Polygamy - John Turner Pt. 36 | Ep. 2133

“Successor to Joseph Smith; defended and expanded polygamy; had 59 children from multiple wives”

Polygamy and celestial marriage in early MormonismD&C 132 (Doctrine and Covenants section 132) theological analysisEmma Smith's opposition to polygamy

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Mormon Stories Podcast · Feb 27, 2026

How Joseph Smith Smeared Honest Critics - John Turner Pt. 33 | Ep. 2118

“Joseph's successor who witnessed institutional dissent and later concluded Joseph was too tolerant of criticism, vowing stricter control”

Joseph Smith Polygamy and Plural MarriageCharacter Assassination and Smear CampaignsWomen's Testimony and Sexual Coercion Allegations

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Mormon Stories Podcast · Feb 23, 2026

Mormon Dad Believes, Daughter Doesn't - Katie & Matt Todd | Ep. 2116

“Early LDS leader; discussed regarding racist statements and polygamy practices”

LDS Church Historical Revisionism and PolygamyBook of Abraham Translation AccuracyLDS Priesthood Ban and Racial Doctrine

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Pints With Aquinas · Feb 23, 2026

Why Mormonism Denies God's Existence (Joe Heschmeyer) | Ep. 567

“Second LDS president who taught Adam-God doctrine, later rejected as false by LDS leadership”

LDS Theology and AtheismCreation Ex Nihilo vs. Material EternalismAdam-God Doctrine and Prophetic Authority

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Inklings with Emily Belle Freeman · Feb 15, 2026

Quentin L. Cook: The Lord Is Hastening His Work

“Historical LDS Church leader whose address to early pioneers is quoted regarding prayer and support for missionaries”

Missionary Work and Youth EngagementDoctrine and Covenants 112 InterpretationPeter's Discipleship Journey and Modern Application

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followHIM · Feb 11, 2026

Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2 Part 1 • Dr. Jenae Nelson • Feb. 16-22 • Come, Follow Me

“Historical church leader quoted on Zion-building beginning in individual hearts”

Abrahamic Covenant structure and blessingsIdentity formation and covenant belongingDevelopmental trauma and survival adaptations

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followHIM · Feb 9, 2026

Thoughts to Keep in Mind #2 • The Covenant • Dr. Ross Baron • Feb. 9-15

“Early church leader quoted regarding Buddhists, Hindus, and atheists living terrestrial law during the millennium”

Abrahamic Covenant structure and componentsCovenant as relationship versus contractPremortality and covenant origins

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Scripture Central · Feb 5, 2026

Arks, Tokens, Covenants, & Names | Come Follow Me 2026 | Gen 6-11; Mos 8 | John Hilton III | Feb 9-15

“LDS Church leader defining endowment as receiving ordinances to walk back to God's presence with temple tokens”

Noah's Ark symbolism and typology of ChristChiasmus structure in biblical and Book of Mormon textsMedia violence consumption and spiritual receptivity

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Live Free with Josh Howerton · Feb 2, 2026

Are Mormons ACTUALLY Christian?! | Live Free with Josh Howerton

“Early LDS leader who, along with Joseph Smith, supported barring African-American church membership based on curse of Ham interpretation”

Servant Leadership and Christian AuthorityMormonism vs. Orthodox Christianity: Doctrinal ComparisonFirst-Order vs. Second-Order Theological Issues

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