Descriptions:
Batchlor visits the set of The Elijah Abel Project with director Mauli Bonner to explore the life of Elijah Abel—ordained to the priesthood in 1836, long before the priesthood ban and during the era of slavery.
They discuss the hard truths of Church history, the debate over slavery in Utah, and Brigham Young’s later restriction. Elijah’s response to rejection? He chose to serve a mission anyway. His faith endured—even when doors closed.
Mauli shares why he only accepted this one interview: his deep love for the gospel and belief that hearts are softening. This episode is about learning from history, growing in faith, and remembering that we’re all family on this journey together.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:24 – On set with director Mauli Bonner
02:14 – The Elijah Abel Project
04:11 – Who is Elijah Abel?
05:10 – Debate to have slavey in Utah
06:15 – We WEREN’T there
07:30 -The Goal of this project
08:50 – Does Brigham Young deserve grace?
10:40 – Can we see Elijah in ourselves?
13:45 – Remember THIS
15:40 – Work on filling the gaps in our faith
16:40 – Why Mauli ONLY accepted THIS interview
17:30 – Change is coming, stay the course
18:05 – We are family!
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