Heartland Happenings
Join us at our 28th Book of Mormon Evidence Conference. We will have 5 rooms for speakers on Thursday and Friday Sept 23-24, including the Main Stage. On Saturday Sept 25, we will only have the Main Stage with speakers as the breakout rooms were not available. We will have over 100 informative presentations live and each will be recorded for you to view on our streaming site here, within a few weeks after our conference.
Each day at Noon and 4:30 pm on Thurs. and Fri., we will hear a brief Demonstration or Presentation on the main stage from several of our larger sponsors. (Prize giveaways) Please join us on Saturday from 3:30 to 5 pm for a huge Native American Panel and Dancing Celebration organized by Mike “Painted Pony” and Betty “Red Ant” LaFontaine. It is called,
“We Shall Remain”
A Native American Celebration
As you can see by the schedule here, I am still waiting for topics of some of our speakers presentations. This list of speakers and times will change. If you need to change your time, please contact Rian @ [email protected]
Within a month or so after the Live Expo Sept 23-25, we will make available all presenters who speak in video format and recorded, and you will have an opportunity to view the recorded videos later at your leisure.
There is a concessions stand at the event that will be available. Please don’t bring any outside food into the Expo Center. More details visit here https://bookofmormonevidence.org/events/
Just Added to our Conference Lineup
Key-Note Speaker Greg Hughes
Friday September 24, 2021 8:15 to 9:00 pm
Introducing: Greg Hughes Utah House of Representatives Majority Whip, Speaker of the House, KNRS Radio Host, Co-Host of Take Two
on Utah’s CBS Affiliate KUTV
In 2002 he was elected to the Utah House of Representatives where he served as the Chairman of the House Education Committee, House Majority Whip, and was twice elected by colleagues be the Speaker of the House. He retired from the Legislature at the end his term in 2018.
During his time in the Legislature, he was champion of fiscally conservative policies, government reform, and protecting our veterans. Greg worked extensively on issues that created an environment for businesses to thrive and jobs to be created. As Speaker, he led the charge to increase education funding to historic levels while also cutting taxes.
Named the 2015 “Utahn of the Year” by the Salt Lake Tribune, Hughes is best known for his determination to get things done and his ability to bring opposing sides together solve controversial issues such as medical cannabis, moving the state prison, justice reform, developing the inland port, and protecting religious freedom while opposing discrimination.
Recently, Greg finished third place out of eight candidates competing for the Republican nomination for governor. Currently he manages a public policy and government relations consulting firm and has weekly media appearances on KNRS radio and as a co-host of Take Two on Utah’s CBS affiliate KUTV.
To view the schedule of all speakers visit: https://bookofmormonevidence.org/speakers/
Below is a brief highlight of a few of over 75 speakers. You know our wonderful regular speakers, Rod Meldrum, Dean Sessions, Russ Barlow, Amberli Nelson, David Doane, Steve Smoot, and Wayne May who will all be presenting at the conference as well. Below are a few more familiar faces and some you may not of heard about.
L. Hannah Stoddard Director – For Our Day Film Series Website: josephsmithfoundation.org
Presentations:
1- Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives—The Real Story
2-Ancient Legends & Last Days Prophecy Testify of Joseph
3-You Are Likely a Nephite & Why It Matters
L. Hannah Stoddard is the co-author of Seer Stone v. Urim & Thummim: Book of Mormon Translation on Trial. She is the founder of Joseph Smith’s Legacy and the producer or director of six documentary films.
Listen to an amazing talk by Hannah’s father, James Stoddard here: Sadly this may be one of the last talks he gives. We love the Stoddard family.
Kimberly Smith- Writer, Researcher at the Joseph Smith Foundation
Presentation:
How I resolved my questions regarding Joseph Smith’s Polygamy-Faith Crisis Solutions!
Kimberly Smith is a writer and researcher of church history. She is the Research Director for the Joseph Smith Foundation and author of several articles on the web including the article: “Answering the Claim: Did Joseph Smith Fight Plural Marriage”.
David Read Patent Attorney, JD
Presentations:
1- Updated DNA. Evidence for the Book of Mormon
2- Four Ancient Cities in North America: Do they Relate to the Book of Mormon?
Despite popular belief, the currently available DNA evidence supports the Book of Mormon. Critics who attempt to rely on DNA evidence to attack the truth of the Book of Mormon misinterpret or misconstrue what the DNA evidence actually shows. In this presentation, Mr. Read will present more DNA evidence that has recently come to light supporting Book of Mormon claims.
James T. Prout Author: The “Last Days” Timeline
Presentations:
Does Biden appear in Ezra’s Eagle?
How does Donald Trump return?
James T. Prout is the author the book: The “Last Days” Timeline and is an expert on the specific last-days events. James is the founder of www.LastDaysTimeline.com
Pamela Romney Openshaw Author of Promises of the Constitution Website: promisesoftheconstitution.com
Presentation
America’s Founding Mothers; Women of Freedom
Pamela Romney Openshaw found her passion for the Constitution and yearning for the politics of good, moral government while serving as an elected delegate from Nebraska to President Carter’s 1980 White House Conference on Families.
Jaren O’Driscoll- Husband Father, Patriot, Mormon Traditionalist Podcaster
Join Jaren at his vendor table and listen as he records podcast with many of the Conference Speakers.
“In relation to the Kingdom of God-the devil always sets up his kingdom at the very same time in opposition to God…” Joseph Smith Jr. Satan wasted no time in setting up his kingdom of lies and deception as God began to establish His. His Current Podcast is here:
Jonathan Neville Author, JD, Lawyer, Educator lettervii.com – moronisamerica.com – bookofmormonwars.com
Presentations:
1- Heartland in Africa
2- New Evidence of the Translation
Lemurs, Chameleons and Golden Plates: An African Perspective of the Restoration of the Gospel Written by Jonathan Neville & Illustrated by William Rasoanaivo Available at the Conference Sept 23-25.
Description
The Gospel of Jesus Christ is for everyone in the world. It teaches people of all cultures how to love one another, serve one another, and help one another become better, happier, people. This book helps young readers understand the Gospel from an African perspective.
Internationally recognized artist William Rasoanaivo of Madagascar applies his talents to relate the story of the Restoration from an African perspective.
Readers of Neville’s books and blogs know that important historical facts have been [reinterpreted] over the years, leading to confusion and even disaffection among some members of the Church. This new book relates historically accurate and faithful facts about the Restoration of the Gospel, the coming forth of the Book of Mormon, its preservation, discovery, and translation, all of which corroborate what Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery taught all along.
This little book with its well-illustrated stories will go far in helping you teach correct historical facts and principles to yourself and your youngsters (children or grandchildren).
ERIC MOUTSOS, Former Policeman, Father, Author, Activist
Presentation: Conscience or Conformity?
Eric is a husband, father, author, former police officer, small business owner, and founder of the Utah Business Revival. He organized several events this last year to promote freedom and Liberty. He also helped produce Non-Essential, a documentary focused on educating the public about our God given rights.
Watch Eric’s 1 hour video below called, Non-Essential
https://www.ericmoutsos.com/non-essential-the-full-documentary/
Tristan Mourier Business Management, Speaker, French
“Tristan Mourier is a recent graduate from the Marriott Business School at Brigham Young University, his parents were early converts of the Church in Southern France and have been pioneers of the growth of the Kingdom there. See a recent interview here:
He first got publicly involved in the fight against secularism at BYU during the Honor Code protests of March 2020 and has since appeared on the FairMormon FairVoices Podcast and Defending Utah.
Jeff Midgley Emergency Medical Expert, Owner of TNT First-Aid Inc.
Presentation:
Preparing your Family for medical emergencies
Jeff Midgley has over 24 years in Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services. He has worked in Hospital Emergency rooms, ambulance, motorsports safety and Fire Department. Jeff is an American Heart Association Training Center faculty member and instructor for basic life support. Jeff is one of 8 national SFI incident response instructors. He has had training articles published on spinal immobilization in the field and head trauma in the field. Jeff teaches all aspects of emergency medical preparedness including Mass Casualty disaster training and triage. He has also served as a city wide emergency preparedness coordinator. He loves teaching and helping families and businesses prepare for when disaster strikes.
Ben McClintock – Defending Utah Educating Citizens on the Principles of Liberty
Presentation:
“Secret Combinations and What YOU Can Do About It”
Ben McClintock is co-founder of the leading local organization working to educate citizens on the principles of liberty and to expose those conspiring to take away your freedom. (They are also expanding into other states).
Dale Lewis President Fortress Clothing
Presentations:
Don’t Freeze and Die- Be Prepared with Fortress.
“WINTER SURVIVAL for your Lifetime Supply of HEAT STORAGE”
“Renewable, Clean, Disguised, Low Cost Heat Storage”
Business Experience: Manufacturers Rep within the Grocery Channel, Nabisco, Frito-Lay. Founded WRLD Alliance, a telecommunications enterprise in 1997 and exited that business in 2007.
Betty “Red Ant” LaFontaine Navajo Educator, Speaker and Teacher
Special Presentation:
“We Shall Remain”
Native American Panel Discussion, Dance, Video and Testimony
Sat. Sept 25, 2021 3:30 to 5 pm
Betty “Red Ant” LaFontaine is a full blooded Diné (Navajo) born of the Red Clay Bottom Clan, for the Salt Clan. Raised on the Navajo Reservation, she lived most of her youth in New Mexico in the traditional ways of the Diné.
Andrea Hales Tribe of Testimonies Podcaster
Presentation:
“Tribe of Testimonies: Aligning Personal Traditional Beliefs with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
See her Facebook page here:
Listen to her podcasts here:
In late fall 2020, I started working on a podcast to unite my fellow Native American and First Nations brothers and sisters with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The purpose is not a social-movement platform, not a political platform, and not a place to air grievances. The purpose is solely to strengthen testimonies and share the Light of Jesus Christ. It is my hope to help align personal traditional beliefs, customs, and cultures with the Gospel of Jesus Christ one interview at a time.
Franklin Keel Foreign Officer, Lawyer, Native American Activist, Dir. of the Eastern Region, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
He will be a part of the Native Celebration called,
“We Shall Remain” on Sat Sept 25, 3:30 to 5 pm
Mr. Keel was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame of the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in 2018 for his “meritorious contributions to society which reflect an innate personal affinity for superior endeavor.”
In 2017, he was inducted into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame. In 2018, he was listed as one of “100 Alumni You Should Know” by the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
Kyung-Ran Koh CMHC, EMDR Licensed Clinical Therapist
Presentation:
‘Scrupulosity: Religious or Moral OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
and the Grace of God’
A South Korean descent and convert to the LDS church, Kyung-Ran Koh has lived in the US since 1995. She has earned a ME.d in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah in 2007.
Dr. Patrick Jones Veterinarian, Clinical Herbalist, Author and Lecturer
Presentations:
1- Joseph, Brigham & Herbal Medicine
2- Ten Plants That Can Change Your Life
Clinical herbalist, practicing veterinarian and traditional naturopath Dr. Patrick Jones discusses the experiences and views of the Prophets Joseph Smith and Brigham Young on the subject of herbal medicine. Learn how these great men felt about medicinal plants and how to identify and use some of their favorite herbs. Learn what herb Brigham said we’d be blessed to know in the Last Days!
Kevin Humphrey Independent brand partner with NuLife Ventures, LLC. Marketing the AVACEN.
Kevin has a B.S.E.E. B.Y.U. 1976, M.B.A. B.Y.U.1978, M.A. Clinical Psychology / Marriage & Family Therapy A.P.U. 2000. He has worked in the health and wellness field for the last 20 years. His company is Repower Your Star, LLC dba Microcirculation For Life.
Presentation
Optimize Health, Vitality and Youthfulness
– A Wellness Treatment from the Inside Out! Microcirculation is the Vehicle that improves Nutrient absorption and removes Toxins 66% more efficiently, thus increasing oxygen in the blood! AVACEN Medical is a 14 year old company from Carlsbad, CA. The AVACEN 100 has over 12 million safe treatments with zero adverse events.
Jacob Householder Financial Economics Student, Advocate of Free Markets & Conservative Politics
Presentation: “Freedom Isn’t Good Enough”
Jacob is a public speaker, researcher, and writer who believes America can be healed by making the Founding Fathers’ principles of successful government popular again through a grassroots educational movement. He is an advocate of liberty and has dedicated his life to restoring the Constitution. Additionally, he believes America can be healed through civil public discourse and proper education. Jacob seeks to unify America by promoting and highlighting bipartisan solutions instead of partisan problems.
Philip Gleason – Founder & Director of the non-profit Academy of Self-Reliance; CEO of the Utah OSR Land Cooperative. Chief Consultant at OSR Green, LLC.
On a bitter cold night, as a young father, Philip found himself unable to keep his 3 baby girls warm, give them a meal, or even a drink of water. This experience set him on a course to understand and determine what it meant to “prepare every needful thing”.
Helping families transition from a lifestyle of dependency on cities for food, water, and power to a country culture of self-reliance is his passion. This is accomplished by providing a pathway to a homestead on 2-acres and more, with a passive solar home, a barn, a greenhouse, a garden/orchard, water and approved sanitation, while not being connected to any public utilities, surrounded by like-minded neighbors, and remaining debt free.
His decades as a building contractor and land developer with a passion for greenhouses and sustainable food production has led him to the creation of “Operation Self-Reliance”, a 4-step pathway to preparing every needful thing.
- Identifying like-minded people and essential resources and networking them
- Making available the knowledge & skills needed to be self-reliant
- Qualifying plans to make the transition to self-reliance and establishing agricultural cooperatives
- Providing opportunities to help and support OSR (Operations Self-Reliance)
Lonnie Crockett PhD Tax Law, Speaker, Author
Presentation: Is the Sun Setting on our Constitution?
Lonnie Crockett was raised in the great state of Alaska for the first 30 years of his life. As a boy, he hunted, fished, played baseball and was very active in Boy Scouting, earning his Eagle and Silver Palm awards. He even delivered news papers by dog team.
Angie Christensen Holistic Nutrition, Herbs, Homeopathy, Biomedical Interventions
Presentation|
The Do’s and Don’ts of Healthy Food Storage
Learn how to store food that will build your health and immunity when facing times of crisis. This class is packed with life-saving details to help you learn:
How to Avoid the “Bermuda Triangle” of Food Storage
What foods can make you disease resistant during an emergency
Which forms of food preservation retain the most nutrition
Daniel Burdett UM Instructor
Presentation: Geological Time vs Revelatory Time Using the UM
UM—The Science Supporting Joseph Fielding Smith’s Man, His Origin and Destiny
Daniel Burdett is a 3rd generation dentist from Ogden, Utah.
Events considered significant: Married Jennifer Lindsay in the Salt Lake City Temple 1995, Father of four: Devin(22), Lindsay(20), Mikelle(17) and Nathan(15).
Secular Education: DDS—Creighton University 2005, LCSW—1999-2001, MSW—University of Utah 1997,BA—Weber State University 1995 , Ogden High School 1989
Scott N. Bradley Founder, The Constitutional Commemoration Foundation
Presentations:
1- “A Land Choice Above All Other Lands”
2- “The Book of Mormon and Recalibrating the Saints.”
Scott will also be a part of the Native American Celebration called “”We Shall Remain” on Sat Sept 25, 3:30 to 5 pm
President Ezra Taft Benson taught: “The Book of Mormon was written for our day,” and he also taught that within the Book of Mormon we discover not only the blessings associated with this Promised Land, but also the cursings we face if we diverge from the covenants associated with this uniquely blessed Promised Land. We are warned that if we fail to abide by the counsel of the God of the Land, Jesus Christ, and to worship and serve Him, we will reap dire consequences in the latter days. The Book of Mormon presents powerful warnings against the soul-destroying philosophies and precepts that are so highly organized, cleverly disguised, and powerfully promoted in modern America. This presentation will introduce and discuss some of these threats that are destroying our faith and our nation.
David W. Allan Ambassador for God’s LIGHT and TRUTH
Presentation: The Three Gospels and Preparations for the Lord’s Coming
David W. Allan has spent 61 years researching time and related topics. He helped develop the nation’s official atomic-clock timing system during his 32 years in Boulder, CO, at the National Bureau of Standards (now National Institute of Standards and Technology). For 25 of those years, his research group was responsible for generating official time for the United States and helping with official time for the world. He wrote the algorithm for optimally combining the readings of an ensemble of atomic clocks, and with improvements by colleagues it is still being used to generate time for the United States. During that time, he spent several man years helping in the development of GPS. Atomic clocks are the heart of GPS, and the folks developing GPS came to Boulder to learn how to best use them being taught by Allan and his colleagues at NBS.