Seth Adam Smith

on a literal odyssey

Joseph Smith Commemoration at Zion’s Mercantile

Starting today, Zion’s Mercantile in Provo will be presenting “Standing Fast Through Life’s Storms,” a week-long commemoration of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Artists, photographers, historians, and descendants of Joseph and … Continue reading

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The Ultimate 1% | Occupy Heaven!

I was at work, keeping my head down, when one of my colleagues asked me about the “three kingdoms” of Mormonism. “So, I have a question about those three kingdoms,” he asked. … Continue reading

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Saints and Sinners in Our Souls

I believe that within each of our souls there is both a sinner and a saint. In many ways, it is like the legend of the two wolves. An old … Continue reading

June 7, 2013 · 8 Comments

Joseph Smith, C. S. Lewis and a Crisis of Faith

I’ve recently emerged from a crisis of faith. Depending on your perspective, you might say my doubts began with my decision to come home a year early from my mission and … Continue reading

June 2, 2013 · 29 Comments

Joseph and Emma Smith | A True Western Romance

On May 28, 1843, Joseph and Emma were sealed in marriage for time and all eternity. I thought I would honor their 170th anniversary with a post on their love … Continue reading

May 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Samuel Smith | The Third Martyr of Carthage Jail

Samuel Smith, younger brother of the Prophet Joseph Smith. The first Mormon missionary and the third martyr of Carthage Jail. Although we know less than we should about this faithful … Continue reading

May 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Everybody Has a Disability

How do you move forward in life if you have a physical or mental limitation? How do you move forward in life if you have a disability? “Really, everybody has … Continue reading

May 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Resolving the Heart of Conflict | James Ferrell

In an unforgettable TEDx talk, James Ferrell (author of The Peacegiver) gets to the heart of all conflict, and offers practical, simple solutions to overcome our deepest challenges. “The heart … Continue reading

May 23, 2013 · 2 Comments

Al Fox | A Modern Mormon Pioneer

She calls herself “the Tattooed Mormon,” but I call her a modern Mormon pioneer. Why? Because the story of her conversion so similar to that of the early pioneers… Although … Continue reading

May 20, 2013 · 12 Comments

Recalled to Serve A Mormon Mission

“The chief thing is to love others like yourself, that’s the chief thing, and that’s everything; nothing else is wanted…And yet it’s an old truth which has been told and … Continue reading

May 16, 2013 · 31 Comments

Interviewing Al Fox | The Tattooed Mormon

On Sunday, I interviewed Al Fox, “the Tattooed Mormon.” It happened on a whim. I was going to Utah to attend the ANASAZI Gathering and the thought came to me: … Continue reading

May 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Photographed for A Mormon Temple Mural

On 18 April, Kim and I had the AMAZING opportunity of being photographed. Now, some of you might not be thrilled at the prospect of being photographed, but that’s probably … Continue reading

May 9, 2013 · 1 Comment