Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Did Joseph Renounce Polygamy? (Cheryl Bruno & John Dinger 3 of 3)
September 07, 2024

Did Joseph Smith Renounce Polygamy? William Marks said "Yes" on multiple occasions! We'll find out more details from John Dinger & Cheryl Bruno, co-authors of the William Marks biography. Check out ou

Showdown with Brigham Young & Sidney Rigdon (John Dinger, Cheryl Bruno 2 of 3)
September 05, 2024

Emma wanted William Marks to be the next prophet. What happened when Brigham Young & Sidney Rigdon had other plans? William Marks was so trusted by the Smith family that he helped prepare Joseph's bod

Almost Prophet is Nearly Forgotten? (John Dinger & Cheryl Bruno 1 of 3)
September 03, 2024

Did you know Emma Smith wanted William Marks to lead the Church following Joseph's death? His is an "almost prophet." Why has this important man been forgotten in both LDS & RLDS Churches? John Dinger

GT Live! Contest Winner + Chat with Amanda
September 01, 2024

In this GT Live, we'll announce the contest winner and have a chat with Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto! Check it out! - https://youtube.com/live/c392p-_0La8 -

Joseph’s Magic Show with David Whitmer (Jim Lucas/Jonathan Neville)
August 31, 2024

Jim Lucas & Jonathan Neville explain why they think David Whitmer's description of the translation process of Book of Mormon isn't reliable. Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/TYPzopAsWy

How 1800s Law Affects Utah & Idaho Abortion Laws (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 5 of 5)
August 29, 2024

The Comstock Act of the 1800s is still affecting us today, especially Utah & Idaho abortion laws. Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto from Montana State University discusses current abortion fights in Utah and I

19th Century Birth Control & Abortion (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 4 of 5)
August 27, 2024

We're diving into the contentious issues of birth control & abortion. Should abortion be prevented at all costs, or do Americans support it in the life & health of the mother? Check out our conversati

Mormons Good & Bad Interactions with Native Americans
August 25, 2024

"Imperial Zions" discusses how Mormon in Utah interacted with Native Americans there. There are good stories, and there are bad stories, just like the rest of America. We'll dive in deeper with Dr Kom

Faith Crisis & Polynesian Racism (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 2 of 5)
August 23, 2024

We've talked about faith crisis and schism within the LDS Church, but we haven't discussed Polynesian racism. Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto is a Methodist, and discusses those topics in the Methodist Commu

History of RLDS & LDS in Tahiti (Amanda Hendrix-Komoto 1 of 5)
August 21, 2024

We're diving into the history of RLDS & LDS in Tahiti. I was surprised to learn that the Community of Christ has a large number of members in Tahiti. Why is this? Well it turns out the LDS missionarie