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Let&rsquo;s Get Real with Stephen Jones is a Scripture Central original series that shares stories, tactics (&rdquo;holy habits&rdquo;), and routines of real people from a variety of different backgrounds who have and are successfully navigating life&rsquo;s most common questions and challenges. The show extracts the teachings and principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the audience in concrete ways to apply in their lives. The show covers a wide range of topics from life skills, personal development, Church history/culture, service, and personal relationships, all through the lens of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Woodward, a passionate educator and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to discuss some of the most challenging topics related to Latter-day Saint Church history and doctrine, including plural marriage, uncomfortable truths, and the myth of a prophet's infallibility. Whether you're a young adult in the Church or interested in learning more, this thought-provoking conversation offers valuable insights and perspectives.

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In this episode, we sit down with Scott Woodward, a passionate educator and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to discuss some of the most challenging topics related to Latter-day Saint Church history and doctrine, including plural marriage, uncomfortable truths, and the myth of a prophet's infallibility. Whether you're a young adult in the Church or interested in learning more, this thought-provoking conversation offers valuable insights and perspectives.


Let's Get Real, Episode 0003: "Can Prophets Make Mistakes? A Candid Conversation with Scott Woodward, Part 1"

In this episode of Let's Get Real with Stephen Jones, we sit down with Scott Woodward, a passionate educator and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to discuss some of the most challenging topics related to LDS Church history and doctrine. We discuss complex issues associated with LDS Church history and doctrine, including plural marriage, uncomfortable truths, and the myth of a prophet's infallibility. Whether you're a young adult in the Church or interested in learning more, this thought-provoking conversation offers valuable insights and perspectives. Scott Woodward is the Operating Directory of Doctrine and Covenants Central https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/ Scott's Podcast: https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/ Help us reach more people. Donate to Scripture Central: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/scripture-central/lets-get-real Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Meet Scott Woodward: A Passionate Educator and Devout Member of the LDS Church 01:47 - Learning from a Future Prophet: What it was like to be Taught by David A. Bednar 10:26 - Breaking the Top Myth: How Addressing This One Issue Can Change How We Approach Church History and Doctrine 13:22 - Prophets and Apostles: Weak, Simple, Error-Prone, and Sinful? Understanding D&C Section One 16:55 - The Miracle of the Restoration: How God Uses the Weak to Accomplish His Work 18:55 - Concrete Examples: Exploring the Practice of Plural Marriage in Early LDS Church History 20:25 - Did Joseph Smith Betray Emma? Examining D&C 132:56 and the Practice of Plural Marriage 24:40 - Plural Marriage: The Most Challenging Facts to Accept According to Scott Woodward 25:08 - Context is Key: Examining True Facts and Out-of-Context Facts 28:30 - Uncomfortable Truths: Understanding the Sexual Relations Involved in Some of Joseph Smith's Marriages 33:27 - Controversial Claims: Did Joseph Smith Really Marry Other Men's Wives? 45:23 - Examining the Extreme Defense of a Prophet's Infallibility