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Mormonism LIVE: 048: Mark Elwood & The Glass Looker

by Bill
November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

We sit down with author and Illustrator of the book “The Glass Looker”, Mark Elwood and discuss how he incorporated Joseph Smith’s Treasure Digging into a beautiful animated book. We discuss how he decided what to include and what impact he hopes this book has RESOURCES: How the Project Came Together - https://theglasslooker.com/behind-the-scenes/ Order theRead More »

Mormonism LIVE !: 016: Peek Stones, Sheep’s Bones, and Gold Thrones all on Miner’s Hill

by Bill
March 25, 2021October 7, 2022
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How prevalent was Joseph Smith’s treasure digging? Where all did Joseph Smith dig for treasures. What do we know about these treasure seeking sites? What… Read More »Mormonism LIVE !: 016: Peek Stones, Sheep’s Bones, and Gold Thrones all on Miner’s Hill

Mormon Discussions: 346: Re-Broadcast – Joseph Smith’s Folk Magic and Seer Stones

by Bill
February 7, 2020
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Today we begin our first live broadcast of the Mormon Discussion Podcast. We will engage the topic of Joseph Smith’s Treasure Digging and welcome live… Read More »Mormon Discussions: 346: Re-Broadcast – Joseph Smith’s Folk Magic and Seer Stones

168: Seer Stones, Folk Magic, and Alvin’s Hand

by Bill
September 27, 2015January 27, 2023
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With The Church releasing photos of the Seer Stone it seems to beg the question what really is at the root of our discomfort with… Read More »168: Seer Stones, Folk Magic, and Alvin’s Hand