Hidden Wisdom
Exploring the Inner Mysteries of Faith, Symbol, and Soul
Hidden Wisdom is a podcast for seekers who sense there’s more to faith than meets the eye. Hosted by Meghan Farner, author, mentor, and founder of Hidden Wisdom, each episode reveals the esoteric dimensions of scripture, myth, and restoration — uncovering how ancient symbols, archetypes, and divine patterns map the soul’s journey back to God.
Drawing from LDS teachings, Christian mysticism, and universal esoteric principles, Hidden Wisdom bridges the worlds of religion and spirituality, inviting listeners to rediscover the sacred language of symbol and the divine masculine and feminine within.
Whether you’re deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply seeking a deeper layer of truth, this podcast offers a guide to remembering — and embodying — what was never lost, only hidden.
Hidden Wisdom is hosted by Meghan Farner, mentor and author of “Consider Yourself as Eve: A Guide to Spiritual Development for Women (and the Men Who Love Them.)
Learn more at meghanfarner.com
Hidden Wisdom
Polygamy and the Divine Feminine: Truth, Mythbusting, and Spiritual Discernment, with Michelle Stone
In this revealing episode, Meghan Farner and guest Michelle Stone explore the roots of polygamy in Latter-day Saint history, asking whether it truly originated with God or with men. Together they uncover scriptural context, historical distortions, and the divine truth about feminine worth.
🕰️ Timestamps
00:01–03:18 — Meghan introduces the episode, explains why it was delayed, and contextualizes her earlier conversations with Michelle Stone and Cheryl Bruno on the topic.
03:18–05:33 — Meghan shares her personal struggle with Section 132 and her spiritual experience seeking God’s confirmation about polygamy.
05:33–10:44 — Discussion on discernment: shifting from “Did Joseph practice polygamy?” to “Is polygamy of the Most High God?” and understanding scripture as a reflection of humanity’s interaction with God.
10:44–18:03 — Meghan unpacks temple symbolism, eternal sealing, and the divine masculine–feminine union as a spiritual metaphor rather than literal marital hierarchy.
18:03–21:35 — Transition to Michelle Stone’s portion: “Myth-busting” begins. Meghan invites listeners to listen with openness and spiritual discernment.
21:35–25:53 — Michelle describes how her research began, confronting pro-polygamy scholars, and addressing the “raise up seed” justification from Jacob 2.
25:53–43:26 — Michelle and Meghan discuss how scripture has been misread to justify polygamy, the mistreatment of women, and the corruptions in early Utah history.
43:26–47:14 — Addressing biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, David) as cautionary tales rather than divine endorsements of plural marriage.
47:14–1:06:07 — Historical evidence: Joseph Smith’s consistent opposition to polygamy; discussion of altered journals and fraudulent Utah-era edits.
1:06:07–1:13:03 — Examination of Brigham Young’s revisions, accusations against Emma Smith, and the unreliable affidavits created after Joseph’s death.
1:13:03–1:17:00 — Michelle and Meghan discuss middle ground—staying spiritually anchored without idolizing or vilifying leaders.
1:17:00–1:20:00 — Michelle explains how the earliest affidavits emerged decades later and were not written by the women themselves, exposing historical manipulation.
1:20:00–1:25:00 — Closing reflections on discernment, the importance of anchoring in Christ, and invitations to personal revelation rather than institutional narratives.
Additional Resources:
Seeking the Truth about Polygamy, Part 1 with Michelle Stone - https://youtu.be/ekv_TZkU0Zo?si=sxUPmdFImT3-FgIl
Seeking the Truth about Polygamy, Part 2 with Cheryl Bruno - https://youtu.be/067Q9HiUae0?si=B8PLIych0xaBDMO7
Gwendolyn Wyne - https://www.youtube.com/@gwendolynwyne
Still Mormon Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@StillMormon
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