Episode Synopsis "Joseph Smith and the Lighter View | Leonard J. Arrington | November 1974"

Although Joseph Smith was raised in an overly pious and sanctimonious society, his jovial nature, sense of humor, and zeal for life show the Saints that this life is for men to have joy. Click here to view the speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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