Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Going on a Tangent: Beaver Island (1 of 3)
July 22, 2025

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)
July 20, 2025

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)
July 19, 2025

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)
July 16, 2025

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)
July 15, 2025

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)
July 10, 2025

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
July 08, 2025

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)
July 07, 2025

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!
July 05, 2025

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)
July 02, 2025

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