Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

989: New Interpretation for Fanny Alger “Affair/Scrape” (Chris Smith 1 of 2)
November 21, 2024

Was Joseph Smith's sealing to Fanny Alger and adoptive, rather than marriage sealing? Dr Christopher Smith and Don Bradley have come up with an amazing thesis that re-writes the polygamy origin story.

Looking at MHA, Dialogue, JWHA, Sunstone & Mormon Studies (Michael Austin 3 of 3)
November 18, 2024

In the final part of our conversation with Dr Michael Austin, Provost at Snow College and author of "Testimony of 2 Nations," we'll discuss Mormon Studies groups, including the history of Dialogue, MH

Should BYU Be Renamed Over Slavery? (Paul Reeve/Christopher Rich)
November 17, 2024

Should BYU be renamed Over Slavery? Many argue that BYU should be renamed since slavery was legalized in Utah? Bishop Abraham Smoot also owned slaves and his name is on the Smoot Administration Buildi

Was Brigham Young Wrong? (Paul Reeve/Christopher Rich 2 of 3)
November 14, 2024

Was Brigham Young wrong about the priesthood/temple ban? I'll ask Dr Paul Reeve & Christopher Rich, and we'll discuss the showdown between Orson Pratt and Brigham Young over whether blacks are guilty

Busting Utah’s Slavery Myths (Paul Reeve/Christopher Rich 1 of 3)
November 11, 2024

It's time to bust some slavery myths about Utah Slavery. Dr Paul Reeve & Christopher Rich have written a book called "This Abominable Slavery." Was Brigham Young making Utah a slave state or a free st

Rick Gets Feisty in Mailbag (GT Live!)
November 08, 2024

Rick Gets Feisty with some anti-vaxxers! I'm going to answer questions & give out a free book, "Writing Mormon History," edited by Joe Geisner.

Lost Diaries of Juanita Brooks & Michael Quinn (Geisner 3 of 3)
November 02, 2024

Where are the lost diaries of 2 of Modern Mormonism's most famous authors: Juanita Brooks & Michael Quinn? Joe Geisner tells us. Joe also gives a sneak peek to Writing Mormon History Volume 2. Check o

Parley Pratt Murder & MMM (Joe Geisner 2 of 3)
October 30, 2024

Joe Geisner discusses the lost Orson & Parley Pratt diaries and we'll dive deep into the Parley Pratt murder, just prior to the Mountain Meadows Massacre. What other important documents are lost to hi

Pratt Murder & MMM (Joe Geisner)
October 30, 2024

Joe Geisner discusses the lost Orson & Parley Pratt diaries and we'll dive deep into the Parley Pratt murder, just prior to the Mountain Meadows Massacre. What other important documents are lost to hi

Lost Book of Mormon Documents (Joe Geisner 1 of 3)
October 27, 2024

Joe Geisner gave a presentation at Sunstone in August about lost Mormon documents. Does he include the Lost Spalding Manuscript? We'll focus on lost documents and consored General Conferences addresse