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

Battle of Crooked River/Extermination Order (Part 6 of 9)

Posted June 1, 2022 • 00:21:49

Apostle David Patten was the first LDS martyr, killed in the Battle of Crooked River trying to rescue LDS hostages from a Missouri militia. Exaggerated...

Was Joseph Responsible for Danites? (Part 5 of 9)

Posted May 30, 2022 • 00:18:55

Many faithful LDS scholars have tried to distance Joseph Smith from the Danite raids that took place in Missouri. But how responsible was Joseph for...

When Did Missourians Worry about Danites? (Part 4 of 9)

Posted May 27, 2022 • 00:27:19

As we mentioned before, the Danites were initially aimed at dissenters within Mormonism. When did they turn outward toward Missouri troubles? Historian...

Vigilantes & Danites? (Part 3 of 9)

Posted May 25, 2022 • 00:23:49

Following the Kirtland Bank failure in Ohio, Joseph Smith fled Kirtland and came to Missouri. Then things started to fall apart there as well. Historian...

Peace in Caldwell County Compromise (Part 2 of 9)

Posted May 23, 2022 • 00:22:50

After Joseph Smith declared that the New Jerusalem would be built in Jackson County, Missouri, the saints were kicked out of the county. How much of...