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

Ranking JS Bios/First Vision Controversy (John Turner 2 of 6)

Posted June 19, 2025 • 00:21:38

Fawn Brodie, Richard Bushman, and Dan Vogel have the 3 most popular biographies on Joseph Smith prior to John Turner’s latest. Which is best? John...

Newest Biography of Joseph Smith (John Turner 1 of 6)

Posted June 17, 2025 • 00:25:25

How did a non-Mormon who teaches in Virginia get interested in Mormon History? John Turner has written the newest biography of Joseph Smith. He is a...

Land Deeds in Nauvoo & D&C 132? (Mary Ann Clements 4 of 4)

Posted June 15, 2025 • 00:26:17

What do Land Deeds in Nauvoo have to do with D&C 132? It turns out there is a controversy where an argument is made for and against 132 being legit...

How do Land Deeds Relate to D&C 132? (Mary Ann Clements 4 of 4)

Posted June 14, 2025 • 00:26:17

What do Land Deeds in Nauvoo have to do with D&C 132? It turns out there is a controversy where an argument is made for and against 132 being legit...

Polygamy & S America Revelations (David Hocking 4 of 4)

Posted June 13, 2025 • 00:00:59

Many scholars have made the claim that the polygamy revelation in D&C 132 is really 4 different revelations mashed into one. Does David Hocking...