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

Encountering Independent Mormon Racism (Moroni Jessop 2 of 5)

Posted September 7, 2023 • 00:33:16

A big, little-discussed problem in polygamist communities is Mormon racism. Moroni Jessop was surprised to encounter this among independent Mormon fundamentalists...

Growing up & Causing LDS Trouble (Moroni Jessop)

Posted September 6, 2023 • 00:26:11

September marks the 30th anniversary of the September Six. Before we get to them, we’ll talk to Moroni Jessop, who was excommunicated as a teenager...

Black & Indian Slavery in Utah

Posted September 5, 2023 • 00:17:42

The Act in Relation to Service legalized slavery in Utah in 1852. Dr. Sally Gordon tells more about how the statute affected both Black & Indian...

From Fraud to Prophet (Bryan Ready 3 of 4)

Posted September 1, 2023 • 00:17:54

A former Baptist pastor tells how he changed his mind on Joseph Smith from fraud to prophet. How did he deal with polygamy? And what are his ideas on...

What Does Baptist Pastor Think of LDS Temples? (Bryan Ready 2 of 4)

Posted August 31, 2023 • 00:31:02

What does a former Baptist Pastor think of LDS temples? Bryan Ready will tell us! We’ll also find out why he set 4 baptismal dates before he joined...