Elizabeth Kuehn continues to expound on the difficulties with the Kirtland Safety Society, the Kirtland Apostasy, and the power of the Lord’s reassurances in a time of contention, conflict, and confusion. The early Saints learn how to organize a worldwide church, manage finances, and battle discouragement and disunity. Shownotes: followhim.co/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/followhimpodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannel Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-come-follow-me-podcast-featuring-hank-smith/id1545433056 Google Podcast: podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNTU4MzcwLnJzcw== Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/15G9TTz8yLp0dQyEcBQ8BY "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonald www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano ● 00:00 Welcome to Part II ● 00:17 Historical background between Section 111 and 112 and the Kirtland Safety Society ● 04:29 Contributing factors to the Kirtland Safety Society closure ● 08:33 Economic downturn prompts Joseph’s exit of Kirtland ● 09:43 Expectations of a prophet ● 12:19 The Saints in Missouri are also suffering and Mary Fielding writes regarding the conflicts ● 14:48 Parley P. Pratt struggles with his expectations of a prophet ● 18:07 Charges brought against Joseph to Kirtland High Council and Parley P. Pratt asks Joseph for forgiveness ● 22:57 Vilate Kimball writes regarding being able to be chastened by the Lord ● 26:00 Thomas B. Marsh proves key mediator and the Lord has a “key work” for him ● 33:04 Joseph is still chosen and called ● 35:05 Financial woes in Kirtland and hardships in Missouri are a crucible for the Saints ● 38:23 Elder Soares describes a humble people ● 43:47 Hank shares personal experience with recent deaths in his family ● 45:10 Dissent in Kirtland continues and 28 people are excommunicated ● 53:52 Background to Section 113 and Elias Higbee ● 55:45 Isaiah in Doctrine and Covenants, Book of Mormon, etc. ● 1:02:34 Elizabeth Kuehn shares her testimony of the Savior and thoughts about Joseph Smith, the Restoration of the Church and studying Church History. ● 1:07:23 End of Part II