Welcome to part 20 of our epic series on Dr. John G. Turner’s landmark biography, “Joseph Smith: The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.” Things are really heating up as we enter the mid-1830s in the life of Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter-day Saint movement. This episode dives into one of the most controversial and debated episodes in early Mormon history –Joseph’s relationship with Fanny Alger, a young woman employed in the Smith household in Kirtland, Ohio in 1836. Was it adultery? Was

The Melchizedek Priesthood was restored at the beginning of the Restoration, when Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery were ordained by Peter, James, and John. In April 2020 general conference President Dallin H. Oaks explained how the priesthood allows our family relationships to continue for eternity. | Joseph Smith, The Prophet

On this day in 1829, Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery sought direction from the Lord regarding the authority to baptize. John the Baptist appeared to Joseph and Oliver. He restored the Aaronic Priesthood and conferred that authority on them. Learn more from historians, researchers, General Authorities, and others in The Priesthood Restored, a documentary-style podcast about defining topics in Latter-day Saint history. http://spr.ly/6183y8VDW | Joseph Smith, The Prophet

In 1848, Oliver Cowdery humbly pleaded with Apostle Orson Hyde to be rebaptized. His words—seeking no honor, only fellowship—still stir hearts today. A reminder of humility, forgiveness, and the burdens we share in God’s kingdom. #LDS #LDSShort #Mormon #OliverCowdery #BookofMormon #Forgiveness #LDSHistory, Chris Heimerdinger, Three Witnesses, Humility, LDS Apostle | Chris Heimerdinger

Oliver Cowdery struggled with his faith, but eventually returned to the church. Most importantly, he never denied the truth of the Book of Mormon. | Scripture Central

Witness Oliver Cowdery’s experience as Joseph Smith’s scribe during the translation of the Book of Mormon in “Days of Harmony,” a new film now playing at #TempleSquare. The 25-minutes film depicts the translation of the Book of Mormon, the restoration of the priesthood, and the first Latter-day Saint baptisms in Harmony, Pennsylvania. View this film anytime from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. upon request at the North and South Visitors' Centers. | Temple Square