Standard of Truth
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Episodes
4.9 / 5
Rating

Standard of Truth

by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat

Category
Religion & Spirituality
Frequency
Updated Weekly
Language
English
The purpose of this podcast is to help Latter-Day Saints better understand their history and increase their faith. The podcast hosted by Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat, associate professor of Church History and Doctrine at BYU.

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Recent Reviews

Love the laughter and the lessons!!

Bbmoe82/8/2026

At first I was a little lost with all the inside jokes and banter but loved the amazing Faith content and it didn’t take me long to come to love the banter too! Thank you!! You strengthen my knowledge and my faith and you brighten my day!

It’s ok

212 Dad2/1/2026

When there is nothing else. Actually my favorite podcast when I binged all of the free content in 10-12 weeks just to realize I would now have to wait another two years to join a tour! Litner for life! Another impossible to document fact - I first got hooked on finding more from Garrit after hearing him on a FAIR podcast before Hank & John’s.

Masterclass in a comedy club

Big Max Hogan1/19/2026

The Standard of Truth is easily my favorite find this year. It feels like sitting in on a BYU masterclass that’s being held in a comedy club. Gerrit and Richard have a gift for taking complex historical documents and making them feel relevant to our lives today with using credible primary sources. Solid 10 stars!

An odds-on favorite

Jedifnp1/8/2026

Oh, Hank and John, the dynamic duo of religious enlightenment! Their podcast is like a breath of fresh air. This is not that, but if you’re stuck in a room with nothing better to do, this podcast isn’t that bad. If you’re having trouble sleeping, locked in a car by a peace officer (or your parents), or curious about townships, it’s a pretty good bet. Just don’t expect immediate translation (or quick answers).

Standard of Truth

oplkdtew12/30/2025

I am a premium subscriber. This is probably the best church related podcast that I have ever heard. And I listen to several very good ones. Worth Every Cent. Can't thank you enough.