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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*Staker Weighs in on First Vision (Part 5 of 5)

Posted July 1, 202100:00:45

In a previous conversation with historian Dan Vogel, he indicated visions of Jesus were common among Methodists in Joseph Smith’s day and questioned...

Lucy’s Dreams, Joseph Sr’s Rational Religion (Part 4 of 5)

Posted June 28, 202100:13:32

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...

Smith Farmers Were Spiritual Not Religious (Part 3 of 5)

Posted June 25, 202100:18:51

What was Joseph Smith Jr’s religious upbringing like?  It turns out his parents were quite different.  Joseph Sr, might be describes as spiritual...

When Joseph Met Lucy (Part 2 of 5)

Posted June 22, 202100:20:51

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...

Smith Family Farm in Vermont (Part 1 of 5)

Posted June 19, 202100:19:51

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...