Gospel Tangents Podcast

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Going on a Tangent: Beaver Island (1 of 3)
Come along on this journey to Beaver Island, where James Strang was crowned King! We'll learn more about this early Mormon prophet. Im taking you on a journey to Beaver Island, Michigan, a place cent
Should BYU Be Renamed Over Slavery? (Paul Reeve/Christopher Rich)
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
Strangite Priesthood-Beaver Island Preview Gary Weber (5 of 6)
Recently, I had the fascinating opportunity to delve into the beliefs practices, and Strangite priesthood views with Gary Weber of the Strangite Church, a lesser-known branch of Mormonism. This discus
Strangite Women Hold Priesthood, Saturday Worship (Gary Weber 4 of 6)
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