Gospel Tangents Podcast
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Intro to Malay Hypothesis (Part 5 of 6)
Where did the Book of Mormon take place? Most people think it is in Central or South America, or maybe North America. However, we’re going to talk about the most unusual theory around called the Mal
Clearing out the Mormon Cave (Part 4 of 6)
As you know, KC Kern and Greg Pavone hit pay dirt and found the Mormon Cave. Now we’re going to talk about the dig inside the cave where they tried to clear it out. What did they find in the cave? G
Finding the Mormon Cave (Part 3 of 6)
KC Kern & Greg Pavone feel like they have enough evidence to find the Mormon Cave. But how will the property owner react? GT: So, this was the same house that a few years before you had knocked on a
History of the Mormon Cave (Part 2 of 6)
KC Kern and Greg Pavone are amazing researchers. They dug into the historical records to find out more about the legend of the Mormon Cave. We’re going to talk about the research they conducted and
Raiders of the Lost Mormon Cave (Part 1 of 6)
We’re continuing our archaeological excavations of Joseph Smith Senior, this time in New York. I’m excited to introduce KC Kern and Greg Pavone, a couple of accidental archaeologists. We’ll find out
*Staker Weighs in on First Vision (Part 5 of 5)
In a previous conversation with historian Dan Vogel, he indicated visions of Jesus were common among Methodists in Joseph Smith’s day and questioned why a Methodist minister would object to Joseph’s a
Lucy’s Dreams, Joseph Sr’s Rational Religion (Part 4 of 5)
Lucy Mack Smith had dreams that were very similar to some mentioned in the Book of Mormon. Joseph Smith Sr., on the other hand, was much more rational with regards to religion. What else can Dr. Mar
Smith Farmers Were Spiritual Not Religious (Part 3 of 5)
What was Joseph Smith Jr’s religious upbringing like? It turns out his parents were quite different. Joseph Sr, might be describes as spiritual but not religious, while Lucy was more of a visionary.
When Joseph Met Lucy (Part 2 of 5)
Dating in the late 1700s wasn’t quite the same as today. In our next conversation with Dr. Mark Staker, author of “Joseph & Lucy Smith’s Tunbridge Farm,” we’ll learn more about how Joseph Senior met
Smith Family Farm in Vermont (Part 1 of 5)
Joseph Smith was born in Vermont before his family fell on hard times financially and move to New York. What is known about the Smith’s Vermont farm? I’m excited to introduce Dr Mark Staker who has