Joseph Smith Foundation director, author, film producer, speaker
L. Hannah Stoddard is the lead author of Faith Crisis, Volume 1: We Were NOT Betrayed!, Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: Book of Mormon Translation on Trial, and Faith Crisis, Volume 2: New Mormon History Exiled from Church Headquarters. She is the executive director of the Joseph Smith Foundation, and producer or director of seven documentary feature films.
- Nephites in Europe (Episodes 1 & 2, Quest for the Nephite Remnant) (2019)
- Hidden Bloodlines: The Grail & the Lost Tribes in the Lands of the North (2017)
- Unlocking the Mystery of the Two Prophets: Revelation 11 Part 1 (2017)
- The Prophet Joseph: More than we know (2015)
- Statesmen & Symbols: Prelude to the Restoration (2014)
- For Our Day: Divinely Sanctioned Governments (2013)
- For Our Day: Covenant on the Land (2013)
In addition to directing Joseph Smith Foundation projects for over a decade, she is often invited to speak on various radio and video programs. Hannah helped direct her first documentary film, beginning at age 16. She has worked as a history and literature teacher, graphic design artist, software developer, videographer, project manager, agriculturist and research assistant. Her work focuses on Church history and doctrine, answers to Latter-day Saint faith crisis questions, educational philosophy, culture, and defending the Prophet Joseph Smith. Hannah’s research supports the writings and teachings of ancient and latter-day prophets.
Interviews/Podcasts
Articles
- Lessons learned from the MTC President Sex Abuse Scandal (Papers, Jan 2018)
- Is “unconditional love” a scriptural doctrine? (LDS Answers, May 2017)
- Why did Joseph Smith marry women who were already married to other living men (i.e. polyandry)? (LDS Answers, Dec 2016)
- Did Joseph Smith marry a 14-year-old girl? (LDS Answers, Dec 2016)
- Was Joseph Smith involved in witchcraft, magic and the occult? (LDS Answers, Dec 2016)
- “The dominant [Church history] narrative is not true . . .” LDS scholars encourage new history, new policy, new Church (LDS Answers, Oct 2016)
- Is the movie rating system undermining the values in your home? (LDS Answers, Sep 2016)
- Do We Still Believe in the Patriarchal Order? (Papers, Feb 2016)
- To Date or Not to Date? That is the Question. (Papers, Feb 2016)
Even though Elder Nelson (2003), Elder Oaks (2009) and Elder Todd C (2016) wrote against the non-scriptural concept of ‘unconditional love’, LDS members continue to ‘cling’ onto its precepts and defend themselves in using ‘unconditional love’ in church discussions. I’m greatful that you produced the article that revealed the root of the false concept but more needs to be said in LDS circles to erridicate its use as doctrine.