Gospel Tangents Podcast

Gospel Tangents Podcast


Latest Episodes

Intro to Malay Hypothesis (Part 5 of 6)
July 16, 2021

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)
July 13, 2021

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)
July 10, 2021

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)
July 07, 2021

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)
July 04, 2021

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)
July 01, 2021

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)
June 28, 2021

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)
June 25, 2021

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)
June 22, 2021

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)
June 19, 2021

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