Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Tour of Independence (Rick Bennett)
March 23, 2023

Rick Bennett went on a walking tour of Independence, MO with Matthew Turner. They found 14 Mormon historical markers ranging from the first landowner in Independence (Jacob Flournoy) to Governor Boggs

Winner Announced! Plus Upcoming Conferences!
March 21, 2023

Congrats to Janine Bean for winning "Let's Talk about Race & Priesthood!" Also register for the upcoming conferences. JWHA Business Meeting is actually April 21, 2023.

How 1978 Revelation Affected Black Women
March 19, 2023

As we conclude our conversation with Dr Paul Reeve, he tells how the 1978 revelation affected Black Women as well. We'll briefly review Jane Manning James attempt to get temple blessings, as well as f

One Drop Rule/Problem (Paul Reeve 2 of 3)
March 16, 2023

The One Drop Rule was used to justify slavery and segregation in America. Unfortunately, it seeped into the LDS Church in the form of a ban on blacks from priesthood and temple ordinances. But did Bri

Earliest Black Mormons (Paul Reeve 1 of 3)
March 13, 2023

I'm happy to have Dr Paul Reeve back on the show! We'll talk about the earliest black Mormons who did and did not hold the priesthood. Paul has a new book published by Deseret Book titled "Let's Talk

Bonus Episode! Winner Announced!
March 12, 2023

Greg Louder is our winner of "The Burning Book!" Plus I have a few announcements about upcoming guests and me speaking in April! - https://youtu.be/ohXbgYLoibM

Jason Olson’s View of Prophets (4 of 4)
March 09, 2023

Since Dr Jason Olson is a religious studies major, I couldn't wait to ask him some Bible questions. Is he a literalist? Are some prophets mythical? Where does he stand on issues like the Documentary H

Navigating LDS/Jewish Dating (Jason Olson 3 of 4)
March 06, 2023

As Jason Olson returned from his mission, he was still conflicted on LDS/Jewish dating. He decided to return to BYU to finish his studies, and studied Hebrew. He discusses some heated discussions abou

Baptism & LDS Mission (Jason Olson 2 of 4)
March 02, 2023

We continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Olson. He details his baptism and LDS mission, and how he continues to wrestle over his dual Jewish & Mormon identities. Check out our conversation... - htt

LDS Convert From Judaism (Jason Olson 1 of 4)
February 27, 2023

Dr Jason Olson is author of a new memoir called "The Burning Book." He details his Jewish upbringing, and how he became interested in the LDS Church. Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/0