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

Phelps Role in Book of Abraham Civil War (Part 7 of 8)

Posted September 29, 2021 • 00:13:04

W.W. Phelps assisted with the translation of the Book of Abraham. Amongst believing scholars, there is a bit of a civil war over the Book of Abraham,...

Phelps Role at Times & Seasons (Part 6 of 8 )

Posted September 26, 2021 • 00:21:55

W.W. Phelps was one of the best writers in Mormonism. It should come as no surprise that he assisted Joseph Smith in the First Vision account. Dr....

Danites in Missouri (Part 5 of 8 )

Posted September 23, 2021 • 00:14:45

The Danites were a Mormon vigilante group who tried to fight back against Missouri mobocracy. Were they good guys or bad guys? W.W. Phelps &...

Mormon-Missouri War of 1838 (Part 4 of 8 )

Posted September 20, 2021 • 00:25:32

The years 1836-1838 were some of the most tumultuous in Church history. Events included the Kirtland Banking Crisis, the Fanny Alger affair, excommunication...

Cleaning House in Kirtland: Phelps vs Marsh (Part 3 of 8 )

Posted September 17, 2021 • 00:23:45

Following the Kirtland Banking Crisis, many were disillusioned with Joseph Smith’s leadership. Thomas Marsh was among those who helped Joseph clear...