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.

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Pros & Cons of Race Essay

Posted October 31, 2020 • 00:26:37

We’re moving on to a critique of the Race and Priesthood essay on the LDS Church website. What are the strengths and weaknesses? Is it a definitive...

Critiquing Polygamy Essays & Sources (Part 3 of 7)

Posted October 28, 2020 • 00:29:44

One of the thorniest issues in the LDS Church is justifying the past practice of polygamy. In fact, there are 3 Gospel Topics essays devoted to the...

Are Gospel Essays Hidden or Public? (Part 2 of 7)

Posted October 25, 2020 • 00:30:51

The LDS Church began publishing the LDS Gospel topics essays in 2013, but are they hidden or public? Many church members don’t know about them....

Swedish Rescue & Gospel Topics Essays (Part 1 of 7)

Posted October 22, 2020 • 00:25:40

In 2013, the LDS Church sent Elder Marlin Jensen and Richard Turley to Sweden to answer tough questions about church history. This was a pivotal moment...

*Bear River Massacre (Part 9 of 9)

Posted October 19, 2020 • 00:00:41

The Mountain Meadows Massacre killed around 100 immigrants from Arkansas in the Utah Territory. But did you know that a massacre of 2-3 times more...