Gospel Tangents Podcast

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More than 1 True Church? (David Nielsen 2 of 5)
Does Nielsen-Naylor believe in "1 true church" like the LDS Church does? I found David Nielsen's answer fascinating!. I was also surprised to learn women propose marriage to men! Check out our convers
History of FLDS Splits (David Nielsen 1 of 5)
Since Warren Jeffs took over the FLDS Church, there have been many FLDS splits. Centennial Park split off in 1984, and then Nielsen-Naylor split off in the 1990s. David Nielsen is part of the Nielsen-
Going on a Polygamy Tangent (Trip)
We're going on a Polygamy Tangent (Trip) to the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference Mar 21-22, 2025 at the University of Utah. I'll give my live reactions and even talk to a polygamy skeptic! Check
Journal of Mormon Polygamy Recap (GT Live!)
Here is a Journal of Mormon Polygamy Recap. I'll also give away a free book "To be a Friend of Christ," the biography of Marion D Hanks, written by his son Richard. Check out our conversation... - htt
Exodus Story a Myth? (George Potter 3 of 3)
Some people think the Exodus story is more myth than real. How does George Potter explain it? Check out our conversation... - https://youtu.be/ysWSrWN0WTQ - Dont miss our other conversations with Geo
*Early Morning Seminary/Enduring Dementia (Richard Hanks 5 of 5)
Marion D Hanks helped start early Morning Seminary for the LDS Church! His son Richard details Marion's calling of stake presidents, what Rich loved about his father, and the tough end of Marion's lif
“Speak Your Mind!” Marion Hanks Did! (Richard Hanks 4 of 5)
Pres David O. McKay blessed Marion Hanks to "speak your mind," even when opposed by other Church leaders. His son Richard details some of these events as Marion tangled with Bruce McConkie, Mark Peter
Hanks on 1978 Revelation (Rich Hanks 3 of 5)
Following the 1978 revelation, the LDS Church rescinded the ban preventing blacks from receiving priesthood & temple ordinances. Marion D Hanks was against the ban. Dr Matt Harris utilized Hanks' jour
Breakdown British Baseball Baptisms (Rich Hanks 2 of 5)
In the 1950s & 60s, LDS missionaries in England were baptizing children after baseball games without their parents consent,known as baseball baptisms. Marion D Hanks was called by Pres David O McKay t
Youngest Modern-day GA! (Richard Hanks 1 of 5)
Marion Hanks was one of the youngest modern-day GA (general authorities.) At just age 31, he was called to be one of the 7 presidents in the First Council of 70! His son Richard Hanks has written a bi