Section 156 of the Doctrine and Covenants provided for the ordination of women in Community of Christ. What did it take to get the church to a place of accepting the ordination of women? Join Brittany as she interviews Beck Savage, former First Presidency member, in a two part episode on her Seminary thesis, “A Journey Toward Ordination”. In part one, Becky leads us into the history and activism of women in Community of Christ leading up to the revelation in 1984.

In addition to this podcast, you can hear our interview with Marge and Dick Troeh here.

For further reading, see these works:

Brunson, Madelon L. Bonds of Sisterhood: A History of the RLDS Women’s Organization, 1842-1983. Independence, Missouri: Herald Publishing House, 1985.

Brunson, Madelon L. “Scattered Like Autumn Leaves: Why RLDS Women Organize.” Restoration Studies II, ed., Maurice L. Draper (1983): 125-132.

Fielding, Harry. “Emma Burton: Spiritual Healer.” Restoration Studies II ed., Maurice L. Draper. Independence, Missouri: Temple School (1983): 121-124.

Morain, Tom. “Madelon L. Brunson. “Bonds of Sisterhood: A History of the RLDS Women’s Organization, 1842-1983.” John Whitmer Historical Association Journal 6 (1986).

“What a Woman Can Do,” from Gleason’s Literary Companion [n.d.] as recorded in The True Latter Day Saints’ Herald 14, no. 6 (September 15, 1868): 95.

Host: Brittany Mangelson
Guest: Becky Savage