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

Pretend Husband Joseph Kingsbury (Clair Barrus 3 of 4)

Posted July 24, 2024 • 00:30:24

What’s the story of Joseph Kingsbury being a pretend husband? We will also discuss The Happiness Letter is a letter Joseph Smith from to Nancy Rigdon,...

John C Bennett & Nauvoo-Era Polygamy (Clair Barrus 2 of 4)

Posted July 21, 2024 • 00:25:32

John C Bennett made allegations of non-ceremonial spiritual wifery. Did that happen? Was there a revelation for Joseph Smith to marry Fanny Alger? Does...

Earliest Polygamy Revelations (1829??? – Clair Barrus 1 of 4)

Posted July 18, 2024 • 00:26:33

D&C 132 intro states that portions of the polygamy revelations were know to Joseph Smith as early as 1831. What possible evidence is there for that?...

3rd Sister (Mary Clift) Becomes Wife of Turley (Mary Ann Clements 3 of 4)

Posted July 12, 2024 • 00:18:40

Mary Clift was the 3rd sister to become a wife of Theodore Turley. Mary Ann Clements explains the unusual marraige. Check out our conversation with...

Sham Marriage to Theodore Turley? (Mary Ann Clements 2 of 4)

Posted July 10, 2024 • 00:30:58

Why did 3 Clift sisters marry Theodore Turley? Mary Ann Clements tells us more! Eliza never lived with Theodore. Was it a sham marriage, or just to...