Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Brass Plates of Stonehenge (Part 1 of 7)
June 10, 2022

I’m excited to introduce Matthew Gill. He’s a prophet in the UK for the Restored Branch of Jesus Christ. We’ll learn more about his scriptures.  He’s translated a record of ancient peoples in Britain!

Meet me! Camp Nauvoo! 6pm CT June 8!
June 08, 2022

We have a meet and greet today at 6pm. If you’re in the area, I’d love to meet you. Sorry for late notice!  

Liberty Jail Hearing & Escape (Part 8 of 9)
June 06, 2022

Joseph Smith spent about six months in Liberty Jail following the Mormon-Missouri War of 1838. Historian Steve LeSueur talks more about the court hearings, and Joseph’s escape from jail, (or was he le

Hawn’s Mill Massacre/Joseph’s Surrender (Part 7 of 9)
June 03, 2022

The darkest chapter in Mormon-Missouri history occurred when 17 Mormon men and boys were killed at the Hawn’s Mill Massacre. Hostilities between Mormons and Missouri state militia led Joseph to surren

Battle of Crooked River/Extermination Order (Part 6 of 9)
June 01, 2022

Apostle David Patten was the first LDS martyr, killed in the Battle of Crooked River trying to rescue LDS hostages from a Missouri militia. Exaggerated reports that Mormons had wiped out an entire Mis

Was Joseph Responsible for Danites? (Part 5 of 9)
May 30, 2022

Many faithful LDS scholars have tried to distance Joseph Smith from the Danite raids that took place in Missouri. But how responsible was Joseph for Danite actions in Missouri?  Historian Steve LeSueu

When Did Missourians Worry about Danites? (Part 4 of 9)
May 27, 2022

As we mentioned before, the Danites were initially aimed at dissenters within Mormonism.  When did they turn outward toward Missouri troubles?  Historian Steve LeSueur answers that question. Missouria

Vigilantes & Danites? (Part 3 of 9)
May 25, 2022

Following the Kirtland Bank failure in Ohio, Joseph Smith fled Kirtland and came to Missouri. Then things started to fall apart there as well.  Historian Steve LeSueur talks about both Missouri vigila

Peace in Caldwell County Compromise (Part 2 of 9)
May 23, 2022

After Joseph Smith declared that the New Jerusalem would be built in Jackson County, Missouri, the saints were kicked out of the county. How much of a role did that play in later hostilities? Historia

Mapping Mormon History in Missouri (Part 1 of 9)
May 20, 2022

I’m excited to introduce historian Steve LeSeuer. Back in 1987, Steve wrote an amazing book called The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri. It won the best book award for the Mormon History Association.  We’l