0:00 Title Sequence 0:55 Recap of past episodes 4:30 Establishment of the Relief Society 13:26 Joseph on Relief Society & priesthood 21:21 RS as part of the Church & minutes 30:35 Reestablishing the RS 40:40 Eliza R. Snow travels & trains for the RS 48:25 Establishment of other female organizations 1:01:21 How the early RS operated 1:14:01 RS & the public sector 1:24:13 RS, medicine & development 1:33:24 Conclusion - Episode recap In this episode, hosts Scott Woodward, Casey Griffiths, and Lisa Olsen Tait explore the vital ecclesiastical presence of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and how their roles have developed alongside the history of the priesthood. Drawing on historical records and doctrinal context, they examine how women have actively participated in the work of the Church through leadership, service, and organization, even as priesthood offices have been held by men. A special focus of this episode is the development of the Relief Society and Young Women organization and its significance in shaping the spiritual lives and leadership opportunities of young women in the Church. From its 19th-century origins to its modern global influence, the hosts highlight how this organization reflects broader patterns of women’s involvement in ecclesiastical structures. Through insightful discussion, they illuminate how women’s contributions continue to be central to the growth and strength of the Church today. Show Notes/Transcript: https://scripturecentral.org/shows/church-history-matters/episodes/priesthood-and-women-in-the-early-church-church-history-matters-i-women-and-priesthood-series-ep06