Gospel Tangents Podcast

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Strangite Women Hold Priesthood, Saturday Worship (Gary Weber 4 of 5)
Welcome to an exploration of one of the most distinctive branches of Mormonism: the Strangite Church. We will discuss Strangite women's role in priesthood. While many are familiar with the larger Latt
Strangite Mormon Beliefs on Polygamy, Baptism for the Dead & More (Gary Weber 3 of 6)
Gary Weber, a member of the Strangite Church, shared unique insights into their doctrines, including polygamy, baptism for the dead, and their distinctive interpretation of the "stick of Judah" prophe
Meet a Strangite Mormon (Gary Weber 2 of 6)
Its always fun to talk to someone from the Strangite Church, officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, this branch of the Latter-
Remembering Lynne Whitesides
This is a re-broadcast of my 2023 interview with Lynne Whitesides. She passed away from pneumonia/leukemia on July 7, 2025. We miss her. - Lynne Whitesides was the first person punished in the Septemb
Historic Tour in Voree, Wisconsin (Gary Weber 1 of 5)
Join us on a fascinating journey to Voree/Burlington, Wisconsin, to explore the unique history and beliefs of a Latter-day Saint group often referred to as the Strangites. This isn't the commonly know
Temples, Travels, & Timely Insights!
I've visited some temples recently! "Gospel Tangents" recently hosted a surprise live session, a "late night unannounced edition," much to the delight of its "night owl" viewers. I shared a whirlwind
What was Left out of 2nd Class Saints? (Matt Harris 6 of 6)
Matt Harris told me that only 30% of his research went into his book "2nd Class Saints" due to space restrictions. What was left out? We'll find out and also get a preview of his upcoming biography of
Turner Book Contest – Polygamy Recap
We're discussing polygamy in John Turner's Joseph Smith Biography and giving away a book! - https://youtube.com/live/09QmyE6WweU - Dont miss our other conversations with John:https://gospeltangents.
Does Christ’s Church Ordain Blacks? (Dan & Ann Hatch 6 of 6)
In our final conversation with Dan and Ann Hatch of Christ's Church, we'll get into whether they accept black Church members. Do they ordain blacks? (Many fundamentalists reject the 1978 revelation on
Joseph Smith’s Arrest Leads to Death
Joseph Smith's arrest for treason in having the Nauvoo Expositor destroyed led to his death. He didn't use habeas corpus to get out of this jam, and it cost him his life. Dr John Turner shares his rea