When Politics, Fear, & Faith Collide, What Happens? - Come Follow Me D&C 135-136 | Still Learning

From conspiracies in the Hamilton House to the political stakes of the 1844 election, this episode connects the dots in ways most Latter-day Saints never hear. Gunnar and Rebecca walk through the overlapping pressures leading to the martyrdom and examine the lone eyewitness account of the “light” at the well. They also wrestle with the moral implications of political hatred, the temptation to demonize our opponents, and the prophetic principle that God meets His people where they are. Ultimately, the episode calls us to higher discipleship and clearer thinking in a world still fueled by outrage.

As mentioned in this episode:

1. The link to Rebecca's "Anger" song:

https://youtu.be/Yn7ZMhgDf7Q?si=L163AgwFKOHwFXhU

2. The link to Chad M. Orton's article "This Shall Be Our Covenant": https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/revelations-in-context/this-shall-be-our-covenant?lang=eng

3. The link to William Daniels' account of the martyrdom:https://www.josephsmithpapers.org/paper-summary/a-correct-account-of-the-murder-of-generals-joseph-and-hyrum-smith-1845/1