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

Martyrdom of James Strang (Part 4 of 6)

Posted May 16, 2020 • 00:20:56

Both Joseph Smith and James Strang died in a hail of bullets. In our next conversation with historian Bill Shepard, we will learn more about the martyrdom...

Strang’s Prophetic Role as Translator (Part 3 of 6)

Posted May 13, 2020 • 00:12:19

Joseph Smith translated golden plates that became the Book of Mormon at the start of his call as prophet. It turns out that James Strang also was...

Strang’s Mormon Missions (Part 2 of 6)

Posted May 10, 2020 • 00:15:03

Following James Strang’s prophetic call, he sought to gather people to his movement. Strang’s Mormon missions included trips to Kirtland, Ohio,...

“The Other Mormons” – Intro to James Strang (Part 1 of 6)

Posted May 7, 2020 • 00:19:12

Bill Shepard is an amazing Mormon historian, and a former president of the John Whitmer Historical Association. He is also a Strangite. In our first...

How Polygamy Shapes Modern Mormons (Part 8 of 8)

Posted May 4, 2020 • 00:00:35

The Modern LDS Church has not officially practiced polygamy for 130 years. However, Lindsay Hansen Park says polygamy continues to shape the modern...