Entries by Hemlock Knots

Was Polygamy Taught in the Scriptures?

Part 4 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast) and Mark Curtis (Hemlock Knots), exploring the scriptural accounts of polygamy and monogamy as taught by a divine source. Do the scriptures justify the claim that God commanded polygamy? When in history did he ever do that? We explore in depth […]

Who Wrote D&C 132?

Part 3 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast) and Mark Curtis (Hemlock Knots), exploring the origins of the alleged July 12, 1843 revelation known today as D&C 132. Was it from Joseph Smith? Who wrote it? Where was it kept and why wasn’t it shared with the saints for […]

Fanny Alger: Fact or Fiction?

Part 2 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast) and Mark Curtis (Hemlock Knots), exploring the story of Fanny Alger. We discuss the quantity & quality of the 19 sources behind the story, and how they align with today’s common narrative. We also address Oliver Cowdery’s alleged accusations of Joseph […]

Hemlock Knots Back Story

Part 1 of an interview between Ryan Hinckley (host of the “Mormon Theories” podcast) and Mark Curtis (Hemlock Knots), exploring the origins of the Hemlock Knots project. We tell some of the lesser-known back story of Mark and Hemlock Knots, including the fact that Mark started the project to prove that polygamy was taught by […]

“Who Killed Joseph Smith?” – Live Q&A w/ Directors (Part 2)

Part 2 of the interview series with Justin Griffin & Steve Sorensen (directors of the documentary “Who Killed Joseph Smith?”) where we take questions from a live audience, discuss the particulars of the theories in the movie. We’ll also discuss personal lives of the directors, their beliefs about certain things, critiques to the movie’s theories […]

Changing LDS Church History

Have their been changes to the LDS church history, as well as Joseph Smith’s personal history? Who was involved? When did it happen? How did it happen? Are modern LDS church leaders and general membership aware of these changes? If so, are they willing to admit that changes have been made, or will they insist […]

“Who Killed Joseph Smith?” Interview w/ Justin Griffin & Steve Sorensen (Part 1)

Part 1 – Exclusive interview with Justin Griffin (Director & Producer) and Steve Sorensen (Film Maker) to discuss their full-featured documentary film “Who Killed Joseph Smith?” We’ll discuss the project, multiple theories, research, science, forensics, ballistics, chronologies, legal proceedings, historical accounts, changes in church histories, insights from leading experts and more in an attempt to […]

Interview w/ Ryan Fisher, Nephite Explorer

Explore Ryan Fisher’s life experiences, discoveries, beliefs, interests and his understanding of what happened among the Nephites of the Book of Mormon and the early latter-day churches alike. Resources mentioned in the presentation: – “The Missing Piece” (full presentation) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXXkwKNdOtQ – Nauvoo Temple – https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cwBcit0AvIsdL9Ut31T7BEtyZSxjiJ2z-yirf4Dyv6I/edit?usp=sharing – Nauvoo temple timeline of events – https://docs.google.com/file/d/1gIeNwTywsEF8M19FmqsIjZzvfJYFtrVx/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=msword SOURCE

Rob Fotheringham Interview

Rob Fotheringham is an independent researcher, YouTube channel operator & former LDS church employee of 9 years on the LDS gospel library, welfare projects, perpetual education fund and more. Rob is best known for his series of videos that outline LDS subjects of interest, including: -First LDS Polygamist: Joseph or Brigham? (https://youtu.be/F5heXE5xS5w) -Rejecting the Fullness […]