On February 22, 2020, the Joseph Smith Foundation presented at the Word of Wisdom Conference, featuring speakers from Latter-Day Health, Discovering the Word of Wisdom and others. A recording of the presentation can be seen below.
On February 22, 2020, the Joseph Smith Foundation presented at the Word of Wisdom Conference, featuring speakers from Latter-Day Health, Discovering the Word of Wisdom and others. A recording of the presentation can be seen below.
Nephites in Europe won 2nd Place for Feature Documentary Films during the LDS Film Festival 2020 from February 24-29, 2020.
Are you striving to raise your standards? Are you looking for like-minded friends who are also “raising the bar”? Then you have come to the right place! We are excited to introduce to you a new standards group providing a safe place for Latter-day Saint individuals who are striving to live higher standards to meet […]
For over a century and a half, we assumed the Nephites struggled to extinction. What if remnants escaped to Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Burma, etc.–to become nations, kindreds, tongues and people? An ancient Icelandic text records a royal family in Northern Europe descending from a prince by the name of Nefi or Nephi. Another Northern […]
June 27th, 2019 marks the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of the two prophets and presidents Joseph & Hyrum Smith. “Every Church member ought to think about what those two prophets were willing to do to restore the gospel and the Church of Jesus Christ.” (President M. Russell Ballard) Never in the history of the […]
Answered in the book: No one was betrayed! Seer Stone v. Urim and Thummim places the Book of Mormon translation on trial, presenting the latest research in one of the most comprehensive treatments of the translation process to date providing encouragement for Latter-day Saints who fear they have been “betrayed” by the translation history taught […]
James and Hannah Stoddard of the Joseph Smith Foundation delivered four presentations at the 23rd International Book of Mormon Evidence Conference on April 11-13th. The rooms were filled to overflowing, requiring them to offer three repeat presentations to packed rooms again during the lunch and dinner breaks. The Joseph Smith Foundation released a new book, […]
During the 22nd International Book of Mormon Evidence Conference, the Joseph Smith Foundation released new research regarding the origins of the seer stone narrative and the Prophet Joseph Smith’s method of translation for the Book of Mormon. Friday’s presentation, “Urim & Thummim or the Seer Stone & Hat?” debunked a popular source for progressive historians […]
Hannah Stoddard was invited to give the keynote presentation for the Called to Learn of Christ Curriculum Conference (August 25-September 1, 2018): “Two of Joseph Smith’s Principles for a Successful Education for the Whole Family” Keynote Description: Joseph Smith has been called “America’s greatest educator” and yet the Prophet’s principles for successful education have largely […]
Join us in celebrating the Restoration and our faithful forefathers and foremothers on July 24th! If you are striving to live higher standards and forsake the “Babylonian” culture of our time, this event is for you. Enjoy pioneer dances, a potluck breakfast, activities, discussion groups on Gospel topics and more! When: July 24th, 2018 – […]
On June 29, 2018, Hannah Stoddard joined Greg Jarrard on “Latter-day Radio” to discuss the American covenant, miracles from the lives of the Founding Fathers, Freemasonry and the legacy of the Pilgrim and Puritan forefathers. Listen to the interview!
Are you or someone you know experiencing a faith crisis? Are you struggling with LDS Church History? On June 22, 2018, Hannah Stoddard joined Greg Jarrard on Latter-day Radio to discuss the CES Letter, Joseph Smith’s polygamy, the translation of the Book of Mormon and more!
The Joseph Smith Foundation delivered nine presentations to packed audiences at the 21st International FIRM Foundation Expo (April 5th-7th, 2018) in Layton, Utah. Topics included: Nephites in Europe New Zealand & Japan The Last Days & Isaiah in Joseph Smith’s Patriarchal Blessings Isaiah’s Latter-day Servant The martyrdom of the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11 Joseph […]
Unlocking the Mystery of the Two Prophets will be screening Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 3:30 p.m. Read more at the Deseret News.
The LDS Film Festival schedule has been released! Unlocking the Mystery of the Two Prophets will be played February 28th at 3:30pm and Hidden Bloodlines will be played February 28th at 5:30pm. Learn more at ldsfilmfest.com
On February 3rd, the Joseph Smith Foundation will be presenting at 1:30pm on recent archaeological, linguistic, DNA and historical evidence supporting statements from Presidents of the Church identifying Nephite and Lamanite descendants in North & South America, New Zealand, Hawaii and even Japan! Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/2008032596152704/
We are excited to announce that Unlocking the Mystery of the Two Prophets will be presented at the 17th Annual LDS Film Festival. The schedule will be released soon! To learn more, visit http://ldsfilmfest.com/
We are excited to announce that Hidden Bloodlines will be presented at the 17th Annual LDS Film Festival. The schedule will be released soon! To learn more, visit http://ldsfilmfest.com/
The legendary search for the Holy Grail has resonated with millions for centuries! What is the Holy Grail, and why is this legendary symbol important to the lives of Joseph Smith and the Son of God? Was Jesus Christ married and did He have children? Discover your own heritage in a way you may have […]
The Joseph Smith Foundation will be presenting at the 20th International Book of Mormon Evidence conference in Sandy, Utah on Saturday, September 16th, 2017. James F. Stoddard III and L. Hannah Stoddard will be speaking on Saturday, at 1:30 pm. View complete conference schedule | Register! Join us as we release new ground-breaking research that is soon to […]