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.

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*Are Church Leaders Scared of Heavenly Mother? (Part 9 of 9)

Posted August 15, 202100:01:03

Fiona Givens recently resigned her position at BYU’s Maxwell Institute under pressure from Church leaders over her speculation that the Holy Ghost...

6 Counterpoints to Women & Priesthood Essay (Part 8 of 9)

Posted August 12, 202100:17:46

Dr. Margaret Toscano gives a summary of her essay in the “Gospel Topics Series” book edited by Dr. Matt Harris & Dr. Newell Bringhurst.  Toscano...

Women’s Spiritual vs Ecclesiastical Priesthood (Part 7 of 9)

Posted August 9, 202100:26:41

LDS Priesthood encompasses both spiritual and ecclesiastical aspects.  Dr. Margaret Toscano compares and contrasts her position on female priesthood...

Priests or Priestesses? (Part 6 of 9)

Posted August 6, 202100:18:22

Given the mixed-gender makeup of the Quorum of the Anointed, if LDS women were granted priesthood office, would they be priests or priestesses?  Should...

Quorum of the Anointed (Part 5 of 9)

Posted August 3, 202100:14:03

The Quorum of the Anointed was a special quorum founded by Joseph Smith just prior to his death in 1844.  It was unusual in the fact that both men...