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

Ministering to Mormon & African Polygamists (Part 5 of 6)

Posted September 25, 2019 • 00:13:12

So far, we’ve talked a lot about faith crises of people who leave over church history or LGBT issues. They aren’t the only are people who leave,...

Creating a More Supportive Church Atmosphere (Part 4 of 6)

Posted September 22, 2019 • 00:22:38

There are two types of people who attend the LDS Church: leaders and non-leaders. No matter whether we are a leader or not, what are some ways to...

3 Ways to Keep People Coming to Church (Part 3 of 6)

Posted September 19, 2019 • 00:24:07

Once a person has gone through a faith crisis, what can church leaders do to help? David Ostler offers 3 suggestions to help leaders create a more...

How People Get Ostracized (& How to Stop it!) Part 2 of 6

Posted September 16, 2019 • 00:13:35

Sometimes very active people quit coming to church. What are the causes of that? In our next conversation with David Ostler, he tells us what people...

Helping LDS Leaders Understand Faith Crisis

Posted September 13, 2019 • 00:15:38

David Ostler is the author of “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question.” This book is designed for LDS Leaders to better understand a faith...