Gospel Tangents Podcast

Latest Episodes
*Is 2 hr Church Hurting LDS Church? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 4)
The LDS Church recently changed from 3 to 2 hour church. Is 2 hr church destroying community? Dr Ryan Cragun answers. We'll also discuss whether religious or non-religious are more healthy, wealthy, a
What Pushes/Pulls People from Churches? (Ryan Cragun 3 of 4)
What pulls people from Church? Dr Ryan Cragun from Univ of Tampa says there are 2 things that lead people to leave religion: Push factors & Pull factors. What pushes people away from Church? Check out
Why People Stay/Leave Religion (Ryan Cragun 2 of 4)
Why does one person leave religion, while another person leaves? Dr Ryan Cragun discusses his own faith crisis and Rick shares why he stays. Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/2qQ1dzvyal
Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons (Ryan Cragun 1 of 4)
Some ex-Mormons leave religion with an noisy exit and are angry. Others walk away with little fanfare. What is the difference between these people? In his new book called "Goodbye Religion," Universit
Hot Seat 2: Kurt Francom (4 of 4)
It's always fun to put Kurt Francom on the hot seat. What does he think about girls passing the sacrament like boys? Is Christian Nationalism a problem in the LDS Church? Check out our conversation by
Non-LDS BYU Black Athletes (Dr Darron Smith)
This is a throwback interview from 2017. Dr Darron Smith discusses non-LDS BYU Black athletes. He teaches at University of Memphis and is the author of "When Race, Religion, and Sport Collide." He exa
*Questions for Conspiracy Theorists (Jesse James 5 of 5)
What are the questions you should ask your conspiracy theorist friends? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and you'll want to take notes! Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/zshs_c
Joseph’s Public Polygamy Denials
Polygamy skeptics love to trumpet Joseph Smith's public polygamy denials. Was Joseph part of a conspiracy to keep polygamy secret? We'll talk about contemporary sources, the Happiness Letter, & Joseph
Religious/Theological Motivations for Conspiracy Theories (Jesse James 3 of 5)
Are there religious & theological motivations for conspiracy theories? Research psychologist Dr Jesse James says yes! We'll give into polygamy skeptics claims, flat earth, forgeries, & the Dunning-Kru
Appeal of Conspiracy Theories (Jesse James 2 of 5)
What is the appeal of conspiracy theories? Dr Jesse James discusses the psychological patterns, trust-breaking experiences, & personality types of conspiracy theorists. Check out our conversation... -