Episode 82: The Saints of Las Vegas (Fred Woods)

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk133326701;">The city of Las Vegas is known for its casinos, but there is also something to be said for its communities of Saints. In the mid-1800s this city was a hub for Latter-day Saints and others travelling from California to Utah. Today, a temple stands in Las Vegas with a second one on its way. In this episode, Professor Fred Woods takes us through the history of this vibrant religious community, and how Latter-day Saints have lived, worshiped, and influenced the culture of Las Vegas for good.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Publications:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bright-Lights-Desert-Latter-day-Saints/dp/1647790719?asin=1647790719&revisionId=&format=4&depth=1"> <em>Bright Lights in the Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas</em></a> (University of Nevada Press, 2023).<span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.byutv.org/b1066b59-a9db-469b-bdf8-4db286a612cf/bright-lights-in-the-desert:-the-latter-day-saints-of-las-vegas"> <em>Bright Lights in The Desert: The Latter-day Saints of Las Vegas</em></a> (BYU TV documentary video)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">“<a href= "https://www.ldsliving.com/bright-lights-in-the-desert-how-latter-day-saints-have-shaped-las-vegas-culture-community-and-politics/s/11337">Bright lights in the desert: How Latter-day Saints have shaped Las Vegas culture, community, and politics</a>” (LDS Living, 2023)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Click <a href= "https://religion.byu.edu/directory/fred-woods">here</a> to learn more about professor Fred Woods</p>