493: Brent Metcalfe Part 1 - Early Years and Working for Church Security

Mormon Stories Podcast

Dr. John Dehlin

Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2014

⏱️ 103 minutes

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Summary

Few people had more of a front-row seat to the goings-on surrounding Mark Hofmann and the tragic events of October 1985, what would be dubbed as the "Mormon Murders."

As a personal friend and research assistant for both Steve Christensen and Mark Hofmann, Brent Metcalfe watched the whole episode unfold before his eyes.

In Part 1, Brent talks about his early days in the Church and his time working for Church security. He also talks about his early forays into Mormon studies.

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0:00.0	This is Mormon Stories. I'm John DeLin.
0:02.4	Where can I turn for peace?
0:13.4	When few people today had more of a front row seat to the fascinating and ultimately tragic events surrounding Mark Hoffman,
0:21.8	and what would eventually be dubbed the Mormon murders.
0:25.1	As a researcher working directly for and with Mark Hoffman,
0:29.4	Brent Metcalf watched the whole episode unfold before his very eyes.
0:34.2	In this two-part series, I sit down with Brent to discuss his background in the church,
0:39.2	his days working in church security, and the events that led to his excommunication.
0:44.4	We'll also discuss his interactions with Mark Hoffman and the events surrounding the deadly events of October 1985.
0:51.4	Brent Metcalf's story, today on Mormon Stories.
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1:33.0	The Conchley Light, a myth in circling glue, lead thou me on.
1:45.9	The night is dark and I am far from home.
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1:57.8	I'm your host John D'Alene, and today I am very, very excited to have with us a guest who I've wanted to have on Mormon Stories,
2:08.3	I think since the very beginning.
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