Angels and Seerstones: A Latter Day Saint Folklore Podcast
Latter-day Saints are a people of radical faith. Their tradition is one in which angels visit everyday people and sometimes men and women see the divine in stones. In this podcast we examine the lived religion of Latter-day Saints, the stories we tell, and the beliefs we debate. Join Christine and Chris Blythe, professional folklorists and LDS converts who openly profess their faith while exploring the traditions of their chosen people.
Podcasting since 2023 • 42 episodes
Angels and Seerstones: A Latter Day Saint Folklore Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 23: Sleepy Hollow with Mahonri Stewart
This episode we talk to Mahonri Stewart about his new play, Secrets of Sleepy Hollow, now showing at the Hive Collaborative in Provo, Utah. Plus, he tells us about a terrifying sleep paralysis experience that he incorporated into the play.
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Episode 23
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Episode 22: Satan on the Water
This episode discusses the folklore that people often discussing when trying to explain why missionaries are forbidden to swim: the apparition of the destroyer on the Missouri River in 1834. This experience led to a prominent belief among Latte...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21: Garment Lore
Latter-day Saints wear the garment of the priesthood under their clothes. This garment includes promises of protection against spiritual and physical danger. In this episode, Christine and Chris dig into legends of its supernatural protection, ...
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Episode 20: Supernatural Folklore and Film with the Burgins
In this Episode, Jessica and Barrett Burgin discuss their short film, The Angel, which dives into all the supernatural LDS themes that we love. Plus, Jessica shares a really compelling family story about a supernatural assault that occurred in ...
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Episode 20
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