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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Intro to Documentary Hypothesis (Part 1 of 7)

Posted August 2, 202000:21:58

I’m excited to introduce Colby Townsend.  We’re going to jump into Old Testament scholarship and discuss how the Old Testament was put together. ...

*Why Joseph’s POTUS Run was Downplayed (Part 8 of 8)

Posted July 30, 202000:00:40

Over the years, few people have believed that Joseph Smith’s run for president was a serious candidacy.  Why is that?  Dr. Derek Sainsbury answers...

Why Joseph Destroyed Expositor (Part 7 of 8)

Posted July 27, 202000:15:19

The Nauvoo Expositor exposed Joseph Smith’s polygamy and was the lightning rod that led to Joseph Smith’s death.  As Mayor of Nauvoo, Smith directed...

Theo-Democracy in Deseret (Part 6 of 8)

Posted July 24, 202000:17:51

Following Joseph Smith’s death, Brigham Young tried to implement theo-democracy in the Territory of Deseret, which is now known as Utah.  In our...

Anti-Slavery Missionaries in the South (Part 5 of 8)

Posted July 21, 202000:12:35

In 1844 when Joseph Smith was running for president of the United States, he proposed a system of gradual emancipation for all slaves.  How did that...