Gospel Tangents Podcast
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Gospel Tangents Podcast
A 360-degree view of Mormonism. We interview the best Mormon scholars, scientists, and clergy from all restoration branches, including LDS, Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, Temple Lot, Remnant, etc.
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How Wes Walters’ Revival Research Forced Mormon Historians to Confront the 1820 Story (Sandra Tanner 5 of 5)
A key figure who accelerated the historical crisis for both the Tanners (who left the group in 1962) and Pauline’s church was Wes Walters, a Presbyter...
Was Hugh Nibley Wrong about Zion? (Nathan Oman 5 of 5)
Was Hugh Nibley wrong? Is global capitalism compatible with a Zion society? And when is a Latter-day Saint actually justified in defying a cor...
How Old RLDS Polygamy Arguments Became New Again (Rick B)
Have you wondered what’s behind the energy in the polygamy revisionist movement? Are these the same as RLDS polygamy arguments? Back in 2010, Newell B...
When Personal Conscience Clashes with LDS Church Doctrine (Nathan Oman 4 of 5)
What do you do when your personal conscience clashes with official LDS Church positions? Why did the LDS Church transition from the fiery, anti-commun...
1879 Court Case That Forced the LDS Church to End Polygamy (Nathan Oman 3 of 5)
What case helped end polygamy in the LDS Church? What do a 19th-century Mormon polygamist, reality TV star Kody Brown, and the Native American religio...
Prophets, Polygamy, & Politics: Explosive Reasons Joseph Smith Killed (Nathan Oman 2 of 5)
Why was Joseph Smith killed? Did early Mormons try to start their own independent country? And did you know 19th-century Mormon bishops literally serv...
Is Dallin Oaks a Legal Apologist? (Nathan Oman 1 of 5)
Some call new LDS Prophet Dallin Oaks a prophet, seer, and litigator. We’ll see what Nathan Oman thinks of Dallin Oaks. Nathan is a legal historian at...
Priesthood Restriction, Revelation, & Restoration
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This presentation relies heavily on Michael Quinn‘s research in his book Origin...
Inside Remnant Church: From Convert to First Presidency in 5 Years! (Jim Vun Cannon 2017)
Here’s a throwback episode with a Counselor in First Presidency of the Remnant Church. Jim Vun Cannon was serving as a counselor in the First Presiden...
Community of Christ, Book of Mormon, & Future (Stassi Cramm 4 of 4)
Community of Christ (CoC) President Stassi Cramm, the church’s first female prophet, addressed pointed questions regarding the role of the Book of Mor...
Why Conversations with Church Leaders Go Wrong (Jeff Strong 4 of 4)
Why do conversations with Church leaders go wrong so often? Former mission president Jeff Strong says talking to leaders and parents is one of the lea...
From Mission Farewell to Leaving the Faith (Jeff Strong 3 of 4)
Author Jeff Strong details the “tectonic plate shifting moment” when his son, while serving in the Missionary Training Center (MTC), suddenly wrote hi...
Pro Wrestlers, Polygamy Wealth, & Gnosticism: Unpacking MHA Highlights in Las Vegas (Rick B)
I did a livestream recap of the Mormon History Association (MHA highlights) conference, broadcast straight from my hotel room in lovely Las Vegas. Gui...
Unpacking the “Four Waves” of Modern Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 2 of 4)
Why are people really leaving the LDS Church? In Part 2 of our deep dive into LDS disaffiliation, we continue our conversation with Jeff Strong, autho...
40% Leaving? Startling Numbers Behind LDS Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 1 of 4)
Is the LDS Church actually shrinking? We’re talking about LDS disaffiliation with Jeff Strong, author of the new book Torn: Why People We Love Are Le...
1160: Reframing Faith & Navigating Moral Complexity of History (Patrick Mason)
I invited Dr. Patrick Mason on to discuss reframing faith in the complex history of religion. He iis a historian and theologian at Utah State Universi...
DNA Expert Tackles Mormon DNA Claims (Dr. Ugo Perego 2017 interview)
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Public Reaction to Mormon Garment Research: Sacred or Secret? (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan 4 of 4)
In the final installment Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan discuss their Mormon garment research, co-authors of Mormon Garments, Sacred and Secret explo...
Khaki vs. Vanity: Double Standard in Garment History (Jessica Finnigan/Nancy Ross 3/4)
Historically, members had the freedom to make their own garments from approved patterns or mark their own store-bought underwear. Over time, the patri...
Why 40% Are Leaving the Church (It’s Not Because They’re “Lazy”) (Rick B)
Are you or someone you love navigating a faith crisis? You are not alone. Jeff Strong says 40% are leaving the Church.
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Tracing Nauvoo Roots of Mormon Garments (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan)
Don’t miss our other conversations Nancy Ross: https://gospeltangents.com/people/nancy-ross/
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Presenting Taboo Research to LDS Leaders: What We Told the Church (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan 1 of 4)
I sat down with scholars Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan to discuss their taboo research on Mormon garments. They, along with Larissa Kanno Kindred, a...
Why No Children for Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives (Rick B)
No Children for Joseph Smith?
Joseph Smith’s plural wives
One of the most frequent arguments raised by skeptics of Joseph Smith’s polygam...
How to Have Faith/Trust Crisis Conversation
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Is faith crisis still a problem? What advice do you have?
Why RLDS Finances are STILL in Trouble (John Hamer 6 of 6)
The Community of Christ has sold the Kirtland Temple and several Nauvoo properties to the LDS Church for a jaw-dropping $200 million. But RLDS finance...
Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission?
Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission? Dr. Matthew Bowman, co-author of “Game Changers,” zeroes in on the ultimate tension in mo...
Why AJ Dybantsa Picked BYU Over Everyone Else (Matt Bowman 3 of 4)
AJ Dybantsa and just declared for the NBA draft. We discuss why AJ Dybantsa picked BYU. He’s likely top NBA prospect, and he is reportedly earning mi...
Global Evolution of LDS Basketball
If you think college basketball has changed drastically, wait until you hear about the Global Evolution of LDS Basketball. This happened before the in...
Why Every LDS Church Has Basketball Court (Matthew Bowman 1 of 4)
If you’ve ever stepped inside a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, you likely noticed almost every LDS Church has basketball court. But have you ever wond...
1147: Fascinating LDS Perspectives with Coptic Orthodox Easter Tradition (Rick B)
Orthodox Easter this year was a week later than Western Christianity. I was able to take a unique journey into Orthodox Easter traditions and the hist...
Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? (Jonathan Stapley 2018 interview)
Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? Dr. Jonathan Stapley, an award-winning historian—and surprisingly, a PhD in carbohydrate chemistry discus...
Complex History of Race & LDS Temples (Jonathan Stapley 4 of 4)
Dr. Jonathan Stapley tackles a tough topic: race & LDS Temples as we conclude his deep dive into Stapley’s award-winning book, Holiness to the Lord. W...
Amazing Complex History of Women & Temple Sealings (Jonathan Stapley 3 of 4)
Don’t miss our other discussions with Jonathan. https://gospeltangents.com/people/jonathan_stapley
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Inside LDS Temple Ceremonies (Jonathan Stapley 2 of 4)
Dr Jonathan Stapley takes us inside LDS temple ceremonies, including the Initiatory, Endowment, and Sealing ceremony changes over the years. Was the s...
Polygamy Conference Controversies & Recap 2026
Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference
Here is a recap of the major highlights, controversies, and presentations.
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Why Janice Allred StaysWhy I Stay: Three Decades in the Pews as an Excommunicated Member
Janice Allred was excommunicated just over 30 years ago, but still attends the LDS Church!!! Why? She will talk about why she stays, and offer advice...
LDS-Temple Lot Differences (Daniel Malone 3 of 3)
We’re going to discuss LDS-Temple Lot differences. Unlike the LDS Church, the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) does not divide its priesthood into Aaroni...
Temple Lot Mystery and Otto Fetting (Daniel Malone 2 of 3)
We focus heavily on the turbulent history of the physical temple lot in Independence, Missouri, and the controversial figure of apostle Otto Fetting....
Exploring Church of Christ (Temple Lot) with Daniel Malone (1 of 3 Rare interview)
I was able to get a rare interview with a member of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot.) Daniel Malone is an adult Sunday school teacher for the church...