Episode #248 Courtship & Marriage In Mormon Fundamentalism W/Hyrum Blackmore

On this episode I sit down and have a conversation with Hyrum Blackmore, we start our conversation by talking aboutthe Blackmores family history and how they found their way into Mormon Fundamentalism, the evolution of their community in Canada, and the community's split from the FLDS under Warren Jeffs. We then discussed the challenges and changes that occurred during and after the split, including the impact on families and leadership structures. The conversation then shifts to marriage, covering topics such as arranged marriages, courting, agency, and the importance of understanding patriarchal order and temple covenants. Hyrum and I explore scriptural perspectives on marriage, the role of parents and leadership, and the balance between guidance and personal agency in marital decisions. They also touched on the importance of joy, hard work, and covenant-keeping in marriage, drawing from personal experiences and historical figures like John Taylor and Joseph Smith. This episode concludes with reflections on the significance of covenants, temple theology, and the ongoing journey of understanding and living gospel principles.

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