197 - Can Women Administer to the Sick? | Church History Matters I Women & Priesthood Series

About this episode

The episode explores the historical role of women in administering healing blessings within the early LDS church.

Join Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and special guest Lisa Olsen Tait as they explore a fascinating chapter in LDS history: the role of women in performing healing blessings and administering to the sick in the early church. In this episode, the hosts examine how women participated in priesthood-related blessings and ministering practices in the 19th century—practices that, while common in the early church, are no longer performed today. Through historical documents, accounts, and scripture, this discussion illuminates how women exercised spiritual authority in healing and caring for others, offering a richer understanding of women’s roles in the foundations of the church. Perfect for members, scholars, and anyone curious about the evolving role of women and the priesthood.

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths

Guest: Lisa Olsen Tait

Topics covered

• women in church history
• healing blessings
• priesthood
• LDS history
• spiritual authority
• women's roles

Keywords

• women
• healing
• priesthood
• LDS
• church history
• spiritual authority
• 19th century

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LDS

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