In this episode, we learn about the Church today. The Church has grown over the years since it was started in 1830. There are now millions of members worldwide. Living prophets continue to lead the Church.

The Saints built homes, farms, and churches in the Salt Lake Valley. As more Saints began to arrive, more wards were created. The Saints began to build temples and other cities. They began building the Salt Lake Temple. It took about 40 years to build.

Learn about the pioneers arriving in the Salt Lake Valley. In April of 1847, the Saints continued their journey across the plains to the Salt Lake Valley. When they got to the Rocky Mountains, Brigham Young sent men ahead to prepare the land. When they arrived, they dedicated the land and began to plant crops.

Learn about Winter Quarters. While the Mormon Battalion was marching towards Mexico, the Saints built a small town called Winter Quarters and began to prepare for the rest of their journey west.

Learn about the Mormon Battalion. Captain James Allen of the United States Army came to the Saints and asked them for 500 men to volunteer to help with the war in Mexico. Five hundred forty-one men volunteered to serve. They marched 2,000 miles to California, but they didn't have to fight.

Learn about the Saints leaving Nauvoo. When the mobs realized that the Church would not go away after the death of Joseph Smith, they continued to persecute the Saints. The Saints began to leave for the West to escape the persecution.

Learn about a new leader for the Church and about endowments in the Nauvoo Temple. After the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith, a new leader needed to be appointed. Brigham Young was appointed to lead the Church. The Saints dedicated a section of the Nauvoo Temple for endowment work and began to receive their endowments.

Learn about more trouble for the Saints and the Martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Mobs in Illinois began to attack the Saints. The Saints asked for help from the governor of Illinois, but he refused to help. Joseph, his brother Hyrum, and others were arrested and taken to Carthage Jail. A mob broke into Carthage Jail and killed Joseph and Hyrum.

Learn about God, angels, and temples. Joseph Smith told the Saints what angles look like. He told them what Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father look like. Joseph Smith received a revelation on temple marriages. If a couple married in the temple is faithful and obedient, the couple will be married for eternity.

Learn about the Relief Society and trouble in Nauvoo. The first mayor of Nauvoo, John Bennett, was angry with Joseph and wanted him killed. The women wanted to help the men of the Church. Joseph Smith received a revelation to create the Relief Society. The Relief Society's purpose is to help those in need and is for all women of the Church.

Learn about the Saints in Nauvoo and the first endowments. The Saints began building a temple in Nauvoo. They learned of the ordinances that can be done in the temple, including baptisms for the dead and endowments.

Learn about missionaries in other lands. The Lord, through Joseph Smith, called the Twelve Apostles to go on a mission to England to share the gospel. Thousands of people believed their words and were baptized.

Learn about the Saints leaving Missouri and about Joseph Smith's plea to the president of the United States for help. The Saints left Missouri for western Illinois. There they began building a city that they called Nauvoo. Joseph Smith had the Saints write letters detailing what happened to them. Joseph then took the letters to the president and asked for help. The president would not help.

Learn about mobs in Missouri and about Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail. Mobs attacked the Saints in Missouri. Because of lies that were being told, the governor of Missouri would not help the Saints and instead sent soldiers after them. The soldiers put Joseph Smith in jail. While in jail, Joseph Smith received revelations and comfort that trials are for our good.

Learn about the naming of the Church and about tithing. While in Far West, Joseph Smith received a revelation that the Church should be called The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith also received a revelation of how much tithing the Saints should pay. The Saints should pay one-tenth of their income to the Church. If they do, the Lord will bless them.

In this episode, we learn about trouble in Kirtland, Ohio, and Far West, Missouri. Some of the Saints in Kirtland became greedy and began stealing money from the Saint's bank. Many of the members blamed Joseph Smith and forced him out of Kirtland. Joseph fled to Far West, Missouri.

In this episode, we learn about the Kirtland Temple dedication and the visions that were received in that temple. The Saints were commanded to build a temple. The temple was dedicated and Joseph Smith had a revelation about the celestial kingdom. In that revelation he learned that those who die before eight years of age or who do not have a chance to accept the gospel (but would have accepted it) go to the celestial kingdom.

In this episode, we learn about the Pearl of Great Price. The Pearl of Great Price contains the book of Moses, the book of Abraham, translations of the Gospel of Mathew, and Joseph Smith's account of the First Vision and the organization of the Church. The book of Moses talks about the creation of the earth, and the book of Abraham talks about premortal life.

In this episode, we learn about priesthood leaders. After the men of Zion's Camp returned to Ohio, the Lord—through Joseph Smith-called Twelve Apostles. After the Twelve Apostles were called, other men were called to serve in the Seventy and assist the Twelve.

In this episode, we learn about Zion's Camp. Joseph Smith received revelation to gather 500 men to travel to Missouri to help the Saints there. Only 100 signed up, and on the way, 100 more joined. When they arrived in Missouri, the mob planned to attack them. The Lord protected them and helped the men prepare for leadership positions in the Church.

In this episode, we learn about the Saints leaving Jackson County. The Saints in Jackson County, Missouri, were being bothered by a mob that was destroying their property and attacking them. The Saints sought help from the governor, but he didn't want to help them. The Saints were eventually forced out of their homes by the mob.

In this episode, we learn about a revelation concerning Jesus Christ and a warning to the people of Zion. Jesus talks to Joseph Smith through revelation. If we obey God's commandments, we can come to know all things and be like Him. If the Saints are obedient, the Lord will help them build Zion.

In this episode, we learn about the Word of Wisdom and the Church in Kirtland. Joseph Smith was prompted to ask the Lord about tobacco use, after it had to be swept off the floor during the School of the Prophets. The Word of Wisdom gives direction as to what should and should not be consumed.

In this episode, we learn of a revelation about the priesthood and a revelation about war. Joseph Smith receives a revelation concerning the priesthood. All priesthood holders make a covenant with God to be faithful and to use the priesthood to serve others. The prophet also receives a revelation about the Civil War that would come 30 years later. There will be many wars before Christ comes again.

In this episode, we learn about Joseph Smith's return trip to Missouri. While there, he receives revelation from the Lord that the Saints are to take care of each other, the poor, the needy, and the widows.