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

Kangaroo Court at Carthage (Part 5 of 7)

Posted August 20, 2019 • 00:17:40

We’re continuing our conversation with Brian Stutzman, and we’ll talk about the trial of Joseph and Hyrum Smith’s murders. Was justice served...

Gov. Thomas Ford’s Role in Martyrdom & Trial (Part 4 of 7)

Posted August 17, 2019 • 00:21:29

Thomas Ford was governor of Illinois in 1844 when Joseph Smith was killed. Brian Stutzman will talk about his role in Joseph Smith’s surrender, as...

Profile of anti-Mormon Thomas Sharp (Part 3 of 7)

Posted August 14, 2019 • 00:20:33

I think Thomas Sharp should be the ultimate villain in Mormonism, but I’ll bet most people don’t know who he is. In our next conversation with...

The Warsaw-Nauvoo Rivalry (Part 2 of 7)

Posted August 11, 2019 • 00:15:27

There was a real economic rivalry between the cities of Warsaw and Nauvoo, Illinois. Is that the reason Thomas Sharp hated Mormons? Brian Stutzman...

Anti-Mormon Triangle: Carthage, Nauvoo, Warsaw (Part 1 of 7)

Posted August 8, 2019 • 00:20:16

Carthage, Nauvoo, and Warsaw, Illinois form a bit of an anti-Mormon Triangle. Most Mormons know about the first 2 cities, but what do you know about...