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

Cleaning House in Kirtland: Phelps vs Marsh (Part 3 of 8 )

Posted September 17, 2021 • 00:23:45

Following the Kirtland Banking Crisis, many were disillusioned with Joseph Smith’s leadership. Thomas Marsh was among those who helped Joseph clear...

Were Phelps Missouri Troubles Self-inflicted? (Part 2 of 8 )

Posted September 14, 2021 • 00:28:58

W.W. Phelps was deeply involved in editing a political newspaper prior to joining the Church and was no stranger to partisan political fights. When...

Jailed Before Joined (Part 1 of 8)

Posted September 11, 2021 • 00:22:08

W.W. Phelps is one of the best known leaders in early Mormon history that wasn’t an apostle. Dr. Bruce Van Orden is the author of We’ll Sing and...

*Mormon Doctrine in Battlestar Gallactica? (Part 8 of 8)

Posted September 8, 2021 • 00:00:33

I hope you have enjoyed our conversation with Steven Pynakker, evangelical host of Mormon Book Reviews. In our next conversation, Steve will tell...

Gutting Pioneer Temple History (Part 7 of 8)

Posted September 5, 2021 • 00:16:07

Recently the LDS Church announced the seismic improvements and removal of the beautiful murals in the Salt Lake Temple. Steve Pynakker is the evangelical...