Gospel Tangents Podcast
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Sunstone 50’s Restoration Churches (John Hamer 1 of 6)
Im excited to welcome John Hamer back to the show. John is a Seventy in the Community of Christ and a remarkable historian of Restoration Churches. Earlier this month, he was in Utah for the 50th Ann
Sonia Johnson Is Different Kind of Lesbian (Chris Talbot 4 of 4)
Following the dissolution of her marriage, Sonia Johnson came up with her own view of gender essentialism and had some lesbian relationships. Was she bisexual, or a political lesbian? Dr Chris Talbot
Unraveling the 1838 Mormon Missouri War: Insights from Historian Steven LeSueur
This is a rebroadcast.The 1838 Mormon Missouri War remains a pivotal and often tragic chapter in Latter-day Saint history. Were revisiting an interview with Steven LeSueur, an esteemed historian and
Mormons, Shootouts, & Outlaws: Wild West Murder of Frank LeSueur
This is a re-broadcast of my 2023 interview with Steve LeSueur. Unfortunately Steve passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 1, 2025. - Mormons were part of the untamed world of the Wild Westcomple
Exploring Beaver Island (3 of 3)
Come see the site where James Strang was killed as we explore the captivating history of Beaver Island, a unique gem in Lake Michigan, especially its ties to James Strang and his Mormon community. - h
Tour of Beaver Island (2 of 3)
See what a local historian thinks about James Strang as we tour the town of St James on Beaver Island, Michigan. Check out the conversation! - https://youtu.be/wBl1C55HoyY Dont miss our other convers
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





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