Gospel Tangents Podcast

A 360-degree view of Mormonism. We interview the best Mormon scholars, scientists, and clergy from all restoration branches, including LDS, Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, Temple Lot, Remnant, etc.

Recent Episodes

Dating Problems in First Vision (Part 3 of 9 John Pratt)

Posted December 1, 2021 • 00:12:02

Critics of the Joseph Smith claim that there are anachronisms in the First Vision. I asked the late Dr. John Pratt about how he handles these problems...

Dating the First Vision (Part 2 of 9 John Pratt)

Posted November 28, 2021 • 00:18:09

When did the First Vision take place? The late Dr. John Pratt says it was March 26, 1820. That calculation is based on the Enoch Calendar. We’re going...

Dating Birth of Christ (Part 1 of 9 John Pratt)

Posted November 25, 2021 • 00:28:46

Thanksgiving is the unoffical start to the Christmas season. I’m both excited and sad to share this episode with our listeners. I’m excited to...

*Comparing Mormons & Pentecostals (Part 8 of 8)

Posted November 21, 2021 • 00:00:43

Dr. Christopher Thomas of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary discusses similarities and differences with Mormon Culture. We also learn about the structure...

Pentecostals in Book of Mormon (Part 7 of 8 Chris Thomas)

Posted November 19, 2021 • 00:21:24

As we’ve mentioned before, publication of the Book of Mormon pre-dates the Pentecostal movement by almost 8 decades. What are some examples? Dr. Christopher...