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

Possible to Lose DNA? (Part 7 of 8)

Posted December 21, 2020 • 00:21:07

According to the Gospel Topics essay, the reason why Middle Eastern DNA isn’t found among Native Americans is because the Nephite/Lamanite DNA was...

Who Killed the Indians? (Part 6 of 8)

Posted December 18, 2020 • 00:24:38

It is well-known that Europeans wiped out many Native Americans. The Book of Mormon claims that darker skinned Lamanites killed the white-skinned...

Strengths & Weakness of DNA Essay/ Comparing Indian & BoM Stories (Part 5 of 8)

Posted December 15, 2020 • 00:25:48

Dr. Thomas Murphy describes the strengths and weaknesses of the Church’s DNA essay. Thomas: To the credit of the Church, the DNA essay acknowledges,...

Behind the Scenes on DNA Essay (Part 4 of 8)

Posted December 12, 2020 • 00:21:42

Following his brush with Church discipline, Dr. Thomas Murphy was surprised to get an invitation to discuss his DNA research at BYU! Tom tells more...

Untold Story of Indian Slavery (Part 3 of 8)

Posted December 9, 2020 • 00:26:09

Did slavery exist among Native Americans prior to the arrival of Christopher Columbus? Yes. Did Europeans make slaves out of Indians? Also yes. ...