Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Looking at MHA, Dialogue, JWHA, Sunstone & Mormon Studies (Michael Austin 3 of 3)
February 19, 2024

In the final part of our conversation with Dr Michael Austin, Provost at Snow College and author of "Testimony of 2 Nations," we'll discuss Mormon Studies groups, including the history of Dialogue, MH

Is Alma Unreliable Narrator?
February 16, 2024

Some scholars have claimed that people like Nephi are unreliable narrators. That is Nephi makes himself look better than he probably was. Dr Michael Austin believes Alma was an unreliable narrator as

Different Ways to Look at Book of Mormon (Michael Austin 1 of 3)
February 15, 2024

There are many different ways to approach the Book of Mormon. Dr Michael Austin is Mormon Studies scholar and Provost at Snow College. In his new book, "Testimony of 2 Nations," he discusses 4 ways sc

DNA & Book of Mormon in Yucatan (Bob Roylance 4 of 4)
February 14, 2024

In our final discussion with Bob Roylance, he'll discuss the kings of Tikal as another evidence of the Book of Mormon on the Yucatan. We'll also discuss a tough problem: DNA. How will Bob handle that?

Approaching the Veil in Matthew 7 (Dave Butler)
February 12, 2024

We're going to dive into Matthew 7 to discuss more LDS Temple theology. Dave talks about approaching the veil in Matthew 7. Does it match with the Book of Mormon? Check out our conversation... - https

Lord’s Prayer is a Temple Text? (Dave Butler 5 of 7)
February 09, 2024

Dave Butler continues to look at the Bible for temple texts, and says the Lord's Prayer is another example. Why does he think so? Check out our conversation.... - https://youtu.be/_h9eT3Wy1ng - Dont

Jesus said, “Don’t Make Oaths.” What about the Temple Oaths? (Dave Butler 4 of 7)
February 08, 2024

Are temple oaths consistent with Matthew where Jesus said we shouldn't swear oaths? Dave Butler answers that question and discusses veiling at the temple for women, and the significance of temple clot

Sermon on the Mount is Temple Ceremony? (Dave Butler 3 of 7)
February 07, 2024

Dave Butler says the Sermon on the Mount is a temple text! Are temple oaths consistent with Matthew where Jesus said we shouldn't swear oaths? Dave Butler answers that question and discusses veiling a

See Jesus Like Denver Snuffer? (Dave Butler 2 of 7)
February 06, 2024

In Denver Snuffer's book "The Second Comforter," Denver claimed he knew how to see Jesus. We also call our temples "The House of the Lord." Is it possible to see Jesus in the temple, or even outside t

Meet Dave Butler
February 05, 2024

Dave Butler has written 2 books that deal with temple theology in the Book of Mormon: "Plain & Precious Things" and "The Goodness & the Mysteries." We'll get acquainted with Dave and he'll tell us tha