Returning to Wrestling for this episode is Pastor Emeritus and author Mark Swarbrick, who was featured back in episodes 10 and 11. In this episode, Pastor Mark talks about his latest book a novel, Beyond Redemption: Love and Longing in the Old West, which you can get following the link once it is released. Hear Pastor Mark discuss the basic premise of the book, which revolves around the infamous Wham Paymaster Robbery, what inspired him to write the novel, the novel writing process, and the appeal of the Western genre. Along the way we wrestle with the reliability of Scripture and the checkered history of the Mormon church among other things. Be sure to check out the links in the description to read all about the historical events we discussed and also check out Pastor Mark’s prior appearance on Wrestling.
Hear more from Pastor Mark:
Episode 10- Mark
Swarbrick- Pt.1 - Wrestling | Podcast on Spotify
Episode 11- Mark
Swarbrick Pt. 2 - Wrestling | Podcast on Spotify
Historical events discussed:
Wham Paymaster Robbery: Wham Paymaster Robbery
Near Pima, Arizona – Legends of America
September Dawn Wikipedia: September Dawn - Wikipedia
Mountain Meadows Massacre:
The
Mountain Meadows Massacre | American Experience | Official Site | PBS
Mountain
Meadows Massacre (churchofjesuschrist.org)
Joseph Smith’s Death:
Death
of Joseph Smith: How and where he died - Church News (thechurchnews.com)
