Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Nauvoo-Era Polygamy Evidence (Part 5 of 10 Mark Tensmeyer)
March 02, 2022

What polygamy evidence is there in the Nauvoo period? Mark Tensmeyer will tell us about the Sarah Pratt case, Hyrum Smith before the high council, and other evidence polygamy was secretly practiced by

4 Types of Polygamy Evidence from Nauvoo (Part 4 of 10)
February 28, 2022

I think most people agree that polygamy was practiced secretly in Nauvoo.  Polygamy skeptics like to blame it on Brigham Young, but even if that were true, what types of secret evidence would we expec

Did Cochranites Start Mormon Polygamy? (Part 3 of 10)
February 25, 2022

Polygamy skeptics claim that a religious group out of Maine introduced LDS apostles about spiritual wifery, and those apostles (not Joseph) introduced polygamy into the Church.  Is there good evidence

RLDS positions on Joseph’s Polygamy (Part 2 of 10)
February 23, 2022

The RLDS Church has historically claimed Joseph Smith never practiced polygamy.  We’ll talk about Joseph Smith, III’s views on the topic, as well as modern-day beliefs.  Mark:  So, the argument they h

Examining Polygamy Skeptics Claims (Part 1 of 10 Mark Tensmeyer)
February 21, 2022

In a conversation with Denver Snuffer, he claimed that if we threw out all evidence after Joseph Smith died, there is little evidence Joseph practiced polygamy. While I’m sure that’s an appealing tact

Worship Services & Church Structure (Part 5 of 5)
February 18, 2022

The House of Aaron is a group of Messianic Christians.  What are their worship services like?  What is their church structure, and how large is this group?  Dr. John Conrad is chief high priest and wi

House of Aaron Scriptures (Part 4 of 5)
February 16, 2022

What scriptures do they use in the House of Aaron?  Does it include the Book of Mormon or other scriptures?  Dr. John Conrad is chief high priest and will answer these questions. GT:  Let’s jump back

House of Aaron Views on Polygamy & LGBT (Part 3 of 5)
February 13, 2022

Last time we discussed the story of Abraham and Isaac, a troubling story in the Bible.  This time I’ll ask Dr. John Conrad about polygamy.  Do they practice polygamy in the House of Aaron?  I’ll also

LDS/House of Aaron Relations (Part 2 of 5)
February 11, 2022

The House of Aaron is on the Utah-Nevada border.  LDS are practically everywhere.  How do they get along with their LDS neighbors?  Do they consider themselves a Restoration group?  Dr. John Conrad is

Founding the House of Aaron (Part 1 of 5)
February 09, 2022

I’m excited to introduce you to the House of Aaron, located on the Utah-Nevada border that practices the Law of Consecration, and celebrates many Jewish holidays.  You could call them Messianic Christ