Episodes 210
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (1,983)
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The Church History Matters Podcast features in-depth conversations between Scott and Casey where they dive deep into both the challenges and beauty of Latter-day Saint Church History

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208 - Are Caffeine and Meat Against the Word of Wisdom? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

Jun 09, 2026 52m

In this episode of Church History Matters, we trace the fascinating and sometimes surprising history of the Word of Wisdom throughout the 1900s. How did a revelation originally framed as “not by…

207 - How the Word of Wisdom Became a Temple Standard I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

Jun 02, 2026 1h 13m

Join hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths for a fascinating deep dive into the evolution of the Word of Wisdom from the era of Brigham Young to Heber J. Grant. Discover how early Church leaders…

206 - U.S. Constitution is Critical to Freedom Everywhere I Church History Matters I Religion & Politics

May 26, 2026 1h 8m

In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore the Latter-day Saint perspective on the divinely inspired nature of the United States Constitution as…

205 - Did Brigham Young Enjoy Tobacco? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

May 19, 2026 1h 8m

What did the Word of Wisdom actually look like in the days of Brigham Young? In this fascinating episode of Church History Matters, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore how early Latter-day…

204 - Did Joseph Smith Drink Alcohol? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

May 12, 2026 55m

In this episode, we explore how Joseph Smith personally kept the Word of Wisdom as a divine principle of health, spiritual strength, and wise living—not just a list of restrictions. Revealed in 1833…

203 - Word of Wisdom Command or Counsel? I Church History Matters I Word of Wisdom Series

May 05, 2026 50m

In this exciting new series, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths dive into one of the most talked-about and most requested topics from listeners of the show: the Word of Wisdom. First revealed…

202 - Joseph Smith Promised Female Priests | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Apr 28, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths and Lisa Tait explore the powerful and often overlooked theme of Joseph Smith’s vision of women as part of a “kingdom of priests.” From the…

201 - History of Women's Service in the Temple | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Apr 21, 2026 1h 26m

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and Lisa Olsen Tait explore the rich and often overlooked history of women’s interaction with temple worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of…

200 - Priesthood & Women During the 20th Century | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Apr 14, 2026 1h 39m

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths and Lisa Tait explore the sweeping changes that reshaped The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the mid-20th century, focusing on…

199 - Priesthood & Women in the Early Church | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Apr 07, 2026 1h 36m

In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and Lisa Olsen Tait explore the vital ecclesiastical presence of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how their roles…

198 - Evolution of Women Doing Healing Rituals | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Mar 31, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode, hosts Lisa Tait, Casey Griffiths and Scott Woodward explore a fascinating and often overlooked chapter in Latter-day Saint history: the role of women in performing healing rituals.…

197 - Can Women Administer to the Sick? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Mar 24, 2026 1h 3m

Join Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and special guest Lisa Olsen Tait as they explore a fascinating chapter in LDS history: the role of women in performing healing blessings and administering to…

196 - Do Men and Women Share the Priesthood? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Mar 17, 2026 1h 14m

Join hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and special guest Lisa Olsen Tait as they explore the fascinating history of the priesthood in the Latter-day Saint tradition. In this episode, the team…

195 - Can Women Be Part of the Priesthood? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Mar 10, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode of Church History Matters, hosts Casey Griffiths and Scott Woodward sit down with special guest Lisa Olsen Tait to explore one of the most frequently asked and historically complex…

194 - How are Women Connected to the Priesthood? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

Mar 03, 2026 1h

This week on Church History Matters, hosts Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths kick off an important new series exploring women and the priesthood, joined by cohost Lisa Olsen Tait, a respected…

193 - Latest Research: Science & Scripture w/Ben Spackman | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Feb 24, 2026 1h 27m

In this final episode of the Church History Matters Science and Religion series, hosts Casey Griffiths and Scott Woodward sit down with BYU religion professor Ben Spackman, whose groundbreaking…

192 - Does the Church Contradict Science? | Church History Matters I Science Religion Series

Feb 17, 2026 1h 30m

In this episode of the Church History Matters podcast, we explore the long-standing tension many Latter-day Saints have felt between scientific discovery and religious belief. From the rise of…

191 - Where is Truth: Theology or Science? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Feb 12, 2026 1h 27m

Explore the ongoing debate between science and religion through the lens of fundamentalism versus modernism, a conversation that has shaped religious thought for over a century. Scott and Casey dive…

190 - Do Church Leaders Support Scripture or Science? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Feb 03, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, Scott Woodward and Casey Griffiths explore one of the most enduring questions in the science-and-faith conversation: how should religious believers approach evolution? Using the…

189 - Is Evolution a Threat to Faith? | Church History Matters I Science & Religion Series

Jan 27, 2026 1h 24m

How should Latter-day Saints think about evolution—and has that thinking changed over time? In this episode, hosts Casey Griffith and Scott Woodward explore why members of The Church of Jesus Christ…

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How many episodes does Church History Matters have?

Church History Matters has published 210 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

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Church History Matters is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 3m.

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