Unraveling the Threads of Mormon History w/ Sandra Tanner | Ep. 1978

This video features Sandra Tanner, a descendant of Brigham Young, sharing insights into her family history and involvement in Mormon history. From Brigham Young's legal wife, Mary Ann Angell, to descendants of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, Sandra delves into the complexities of her heritage and polygamy's impact on her upbringing. The discussion explores Sandra's journey into Mormon historical research with her late husband, Jerald, encounters with figures like Ogden Kraut and Ervil LeBaron, and her work with notable journalists and podcasters, including Wallace Turner, Peggy Fletcher Stack, and John Dehlin. This episode offers a fascinating look at the intersections of faith, history, and media. Show Notes: https://www.mormonstories.org/unravel... 00:00:00 Beginning 00:01:00 Oh the People You’ll Know: Exploring the connections and relationships in Sandra’s journey. 00:02:20 Sandra’s Relations to Brigham Young 00:06:40 A look at Brigham Young’s life and the locations associated with him. 00:18:20 Sandra’s upbringing surrounded by stories of Brigham Young. 00:20:50 Exploring the descendants of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. 00:31:00 The Church's acknowledgment of the role Mormons played in the massacre. 00:33:15 Introduction to James Wardell and his connection to Sandra's work. 00:42:20 The LaBaron family and their impact on Sandra’s life and work. 00:52:10 Exploring the figure of the Parowan Prophet and their role in history. 00:57:36 A look at Ogden Kraut and his contributions to Sandra's understanding. 01:04:08 Insights into Lamar Peterson and his influence on Sandra’s journey. 01:16:40 Exploring the connection between the Law of Moses and the Book of Mormon. 01:23:55 The role of Francis Kirkham in Sandra’s journey. 01:28:40 The Tanner's decision to leave behind belief in the Book of Mormon. 01:33:46 Insights into Wallace Turner and his impact on Sandra’s life. 01:38:35 The role of Peggy Fletcher Stack in Sandra’s journey. 01:45:00 The influence of John Dehlin on Sandra's path. 01:48:15 John Dehlin Relaunched Her Career 01:51:48 How Quickly We Forget About the People Who Have Helped 02:08:00 Final thoughts and conclusion of the video. ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?d... Patreon:   / mormonstories   Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonsto... Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @mormonstories   Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon:   / mormonstories   ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7d... 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🖼️Instagram:   / mormstories   📱TikTok:   / mormonstoriespodcast   🎮Discord:   / discord   Contact us: 📧 [email protected] 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117