Is God a Polygamist? Karen Hyatt's Story: From Convert to Excommunicated from the LDS Church

In this episode of Zion Media, Shane Baldwin is joined by Karen Hyatt for a candid, deeply faithful exploration of polygamy, D&C 132, eternal marriage, and the character of God. Grounded in scripture, historical documents, and personal revelation, this conversation examines why polygamy has caused spiritual dissonance for generations of Latter-day Saints—and why the question “Is God a polygamist?” matters more than most realize.Together, Shane and Karen walk through Joseph Smith’s teachings, Emma Smith’s legacy, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Joseph Smith Papers, and the ongoing Restoration, reframing polygamy not as a “difficult commandment,” but as a doctrine that never bore good fruit. This discussion speaks directly to Saints who love the gospel of Jesus Christ yet feel called to seek truth with integrity, clarity, and courage.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:-Why polygamy creates moral and spiritual conflict for faithful Saints-How D&C 132 differs from Joseph Smith’s public teachings during his lifetime-Why the “bad seed” test from Alma matters when discerning doctrine-The emotional and generational cost of the polygamy narrative-How truth, revelation, and the character of God are inseparable-Why Emma Smith’s role in the Restoration deserves reexamination-What “ongoing restoration” actually requires from covenant disciplesThis episode is for Latter-day Saints who believe in Jesus Christ, honor Joseph Smith as a prophet, and still feel compelled to pursue truth wherever it leads—trusting that light, not fear, is the foundation of Zion.Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/38UTfwpoft8Contact Us, Support Our Sponsors, and enter our Giveaways at:https://www.zionstreaming.com/links/FOLLOW & ENGAGE▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ZionMedia_🎥 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@zionstreaming📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zionstreaming/🐦 X / Twitter:https://x.com/zionstreamingZion Media is a Pro–Latter-day Saint platform.The views shared by guests, hosts, and contributors may not reflect the official doctrine or policies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or any affiliated organization.We promote respectful dialogue, even when tackling deep or controversial topics.