5: Scorched Earth

Part two of our lead-up to the First Vision! Here we explore the setting of the Burned-over District wherein Joseph Smith was percolating. What other prophets came out of this time and place? Ever heard of Public Universal Friend? What about the timeline of the First Vision? Was the theophany event in 1820, 1824, or some other date? Why does it matter? Also, how did Joseph Smith come across the famous Bible verse James 1:5? All of this and more in this week's episode of No Man Knows My Podcast!