A new Netflix documentary on the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee (all Mormons) has been released. To what extent was this kidnapping influenced by Joseph Smith and/or Mormonism? Join John, Samantha, Alyssa, and Taylor as they explore the Mormon connections to Elizbeth Smart's kidnapping. Show notes can be found on the Mormon Stories blog here: https://www.mormonstories.org/elizabeth-smarts-kidnapped-mormons-react/ Timecodes: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:55 Introducing Elizabeth Smart’s story 00:11:31 Clip - God’s will 00:20:22 Discussion of Stockholm syndrome: myth or reality? 00:22:41 How Mormon are the initial elements of this story? 00:25:54 Interviewing Ed Smarts brothers 00:29:41 Richard Ricci was the first suspect 00:33:31 Elizabeth’s cousin was almost kidnapped two months later 00:34:43 Elizabeth’s perspective in the documentary 00:43:44 Clip - What did they talk about at the camp site? 00:46:11 Clip - Elizabeth felt ruined 00:50:25 Putting breaking the law of chastity into a Mormon context 01:05:01 Object lessons on sexual purity 01:08:30 Quote from Richard G. Scott 01:10:51 Elizabeth was forced to drink beer, etc. 01:22:38 Pedophilia vs Hemophilia 01:29:43 Clip - “He has a whole line of reasoning for that” 01:29:55 Clip - Jealousy of Wanda 01:38:30 Clip - Brian David Mitchell was a good actor 01:45:46 When Brian decides to take Wanda and Elizabeth to the library 01:53:39 Clip - Going to the library 01:58:08 Bonus Mormon content moment 01:59:06 A sketch is drawn up on Brian David Mitchell and it releases 02:01:45 Elizabeth knew she had the best chance of being found in Salt Lake City 02:09:44 Finding Elizabeth Smart 02:11:56 Clip - Elizabeth having difficulty using anatomical terms 02:21:38 What happened to Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee? 02:23:19 Why wasn’t Lois involved in the documentary? 02:29:08 Is Elizabeth Smart still active in the Mormon church? 02:31:08 Clip - Elizabeth talking about her faith 02:33:33 Is she still believing/active? 02:39:45 Contextual factors in Mormonism in this case ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117