These episodes of Mormon Stories include a recording of our live interview on 10/23/17 with renowned author, Dr. D. Michael Quinn, author of the final volume of the “Mormon Hierarchy” trilogy. In his newest book, Wealth & Corporate Power, Michael provides a comprehensive look into how the LDS Church acquired wealth from the early days of the church until the 21st century.

We cover in detail:

How Michael was persuaded to expand the project from an appendix, to a full-fledged book

Michael’s meticulous methods in gathering and remembering information

His thoughts on the ethics of receiving “leaked” information, and whether he uses such information in his work

His observations of the changes in church financial strategy and salaries throughout the decades of church leadership

His views of the contemporary Mormon Church

…and so much more

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Part 1: Michael shares the history of how his new book, Mormon Hierarchy: Wealth & Corporate Power, came to be

Part 2: John and Michael dig into the contents of the new book

Part 3: Michael shares his thoughts on the contemporary LDS Church

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