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

*Is 2 hr Church Hurting LDS Church? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 4)

Posted March 8, 2025 • 00:00:41

The LDS Church recently changed from 3 to 2 hour church. Is 2 hr church destroying community? Dr Ryan Cragun answers. We’ll also discuss whether religious...

What Pushes/Pulls People from Churches? (Ryan Cragun 3 of 4)

Posted March 5, 2025 • 00:43:03

What pulls people from Church? Dr Ryan Cragun from Univ of Tampa says there are 2 things that lead people to leave religion: Push factors & Pull...

Why People Stay/Leave Religion (Ryan Cragun 2 of 4)

Posted March 2, 2025 • 00:29:29

Why does one person leave religion, while another person leaves? Dr Ryan Cragun discusses his own faith crisis and Rick shares why he stays. Check out...

Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons (Ryan Cragun 1 of 4)

Posted February 27, 2025 • 00:27:01

Some ex-Mormons leave religion with an noisy exit and are angry. Others walk away with little fanfare. What is the difference between these people?...

Hot Seat 2: Kurt Francom (4 of 4)

Posted February 25, 2025 • 00:01:01

It’s always fun to put Kurt Francom on the hot seat. What does he think about girls passing the sacrament like boys? Is Christian Nationalism a problem...