Emma’s Pearls

"I gave my life to Jesus at 21, but found it frustrating. I found the truth I sought after 47 years!" -David Alexander At the end is his experience with Polygamy from his podcast.

Garrett Batty is an independent film producer and director known primarily for his involvement in faith-based content. In 2013 Batty wrote, produced, directed and edited The Saratov Approach, about two American missionaries kidnapped in Russia. The award-winning thriller grossed 2.1 million at the domestic box office and made Batty an indie director to watch. In 2015 Batty wrote, produced, directed, and edited Freetown, filmed entirely in Africa. The film received domestic and international theatrical releases and was nominated for 11 Ghana Film awards - Ghana's equivalent to the Academy Awards. Batty has since produced and directed pilots for See the Good (BYUtv), Let's Get Epic (VidAngel), and directed the feature-length Vietnam doc The Journey Home, starring Jon Voight, produced by Go Films. He has produced and directed several successful commercial campaigns including "Stories of Change" for Mitsubishi Electric, and "Meet the Missionaries" for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2019 Batty wrote, directed, and edited the period western, Out of Liberty, distributed by Samuel Goldwyn Films. Batty has worked in over 30 countries but normally works from home so he can be near his wife and their four children.

Aaron is the 3rd Great-Grandson of Joseph and Emma Hale Smith

Thomas C. Christensen is an American cinematographer, film director, and writer best known for his work on films related to the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration, Gordon B. Hinckley: A Giant Among Men, 17 Miracles, and Ephraim's Rescue.

Charity is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Hyrum and Mary Fielding Smith

Glenn Rawson was born and raised in Idaho. He grew up on a cattle ranch, and to this day still carries a little bit of cowboy in him. When he was 18 years-old he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later served a mission in Iowa. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Wildlife and Range Science, and later from Idaho State University with a Masters degree in Education. He spent almost 20 years as a seminary and institute teacher. 
In 1997 he began writing and producing stories for the radio. His stories continue to be heard on numerous stations around the country. That work in radio later turned into production work for Church specials. Then in 2008 he joined with KJZZ television in Salt Lake City and the Joseph Smith Papers team to produce a weekly documentary television series entitled, The Joseph Smith Papers. In 2010 he teamed with Dennis Lyman and Bryant Bush to produce a new series called History of the Saints. Glenn and his wife Debbie have seven children and nine grandchildren. They live in Utah. Glenn is a simple storyteller whose goal is inspire and lift people.
Glenn has travelled around the world leading church history and other tours since 2012. To learn more about Glenn’s stories please visit www.GlennRawsonStories.com.

We talk to Doug Guthrie. Doug is the 2nd Great-Grandson of Benjamin F Johnson. 

Tara Carrin and I talk to Little Paul (Paul Jr Carrin). He is the 4th Great-Grandson of Joseph and Emma Smith.

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Emma Smith is now at your fingertips. We sat down with app creator Kevin Wade to discuss his work with the Joseph Smith and Emma Hale Smith Historical Society. Together, they are bridging the gap between history and technology to provide the most accurate information available on Emma's life.
https://www.emmasmith.com/
 

Gracia Jones and I talk to Nyla Rubia. Nyla is the 2nd Great-Granddaughter of Joseph and Emma Hale Smith through their son, Alexander, and his daughter Coral.