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Seth Adam Smith
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Seth Adam Smith was born in Alaska and raised in Utah. He has edited and produced many short LDS films for the internet and runs several popular blogs and YouTube channels. He enjoys gardening, politics, writing, film, running marathons and spending time with his family. An aspiring author, Seth is working on his undergraduate degree in English at BYU Idaho. He is also currently working on the Nauvoo University project and does work for several charities and non-profit organizations.
Author's Published Articles
The Painting of “Joseph Smith’s Last Dream”
In the summer of 2007, while working for Paul Thomas…
Al Fox the Tattooed Mormon Pioneer
She calls herself "the Tattooed Mormon," but I call her…
VIDEO: Placing a Child for Adoption: A Birth Mother’s Story
Tamra, a birth mother, shares the beautiful story of her…
Mormons in Russia: Vanik- World Karate Champion and Branch President
Watch the story of Vanik, a man that became the…
Mormons in Russia: Vasya- Band Member and Music Teacher
Watch the story of Vasya, a Russian vocalist, band member,…
Mormons in Russia: Evgenia, Russian Speed Bicyclist
Meet Evgeniya, a Russian speed bicyclist racer that has won…
Mormons in Russia: Vladimir
The testimony of Vladimir, a rocket scientist whose journey of…
Russian Mormons: Timur Kodirov – Businessman and Mormon
Russian Latter-day Saints have created their own "and I'm a…
The Eminent Women of the St. George Temple
It wasn't only eminent men who received their temple work…
Book of Mormon: Messages from Heaven
Youth from Eastern Europe share what they have learned from…
That’s How You Know,” Starring the Seven Kamauoha Sisters
Seven sisters, including a new bride, give a new bridegroom…
Book of Mormon – Messiah in America
Help videographer Seth Adam Smith get Elder Jeffrey R. Holland's…
Symbolism and Meaning of Joseph Smith’s Last Dreams
Prior to his martyrdom, Joseph Smith had three highly symbolic…
New Painting:The Windows at Liberty Jail
If there were a single image that captured the experience…
Jon McNaughton Paints Nauvoo in Two Hours
Watch Jon McNaughton paint 19th century Nauvoo with time-lapse video…
Emma Smith’s Last Dream
Emma's last dream was life-affirming and beautiful, but some argue…
Joseph Smith Triumphed over All His Foes
On this day which marks the anniversary of Joseph Smith's…
The Book of Mormon Musical by Mormons
Give yourself a 3-minute inspirational break today. A song by…
Joseph Smith Sacrificed His Life for His Friends
If you want to live, you might be tempted to…
Jesus Christ and Joseph Smith: Liz Lemon Swindle’s Unfinished Painting
"Not many years hence Christ will come again. He will…
Joseph Smith Used a Gun at Carthage Jail
Critics of the Church often claim that Joseph Smith was…
“Joseph, I will not leave you.” Hyrum Smith’s Death at Carthage Jail
The loving relationship between Joseph and his brother Hyrum was…
Joseph and Hyrum Smith Facing Death at Carthage
I recently discovered what I believe to be the best…
The Rock of Hope and Freedom – Painted by Chad Hawkins
Renowned artist, Chad Hawkins, recently finished a beautiful and heartfelt…
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland: Did Joseph Smith Write the Book of Mormon?
Either the Book of Mormon is what it says it…
Via Dolorosa – New Painting by Jon McNaughton
Artist Jon McNaughton has painted many historical figures as if…
That Vast Empire – Mormon Missionary Work in Russia
Joseph Smith said an important work would be fulfilled in…
Jesus Christ – The Master Teacher from Elder Neal A. Maxwell
Accompanied with beautiful art, this is a testimony of the…
Healing from the Rubble
One of Haiti's premiere rehabilitation clinics, called Healing Hands for…
Protecting the Throw-Away Children
Their three-year-old son has been kidnapped and they lost a…
Haiti: A Welfare Challenge to the Priesthood Leaders
Imagine you are a bishop in a ward in Haiti…
A Different Mission – on the Internet!
Sent home early from his mission due to illness, Seth…