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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Mark Hofmann’s Role in Mormon History (Part 4 of 5)

Posted July 3, 2020 • 00:12:32

John Larsen of the Sunstone and I discussed some critics of Mormonism. The most notorious is probably Mark Hofmann, who is a murderer and forger of...

Learning from Mormon Cousins (Part 3 of 5)

Posted June 30, 2020 • 00:16:17

While the LDS Church is the largest Mormon group, there are lots of other churches tracing their founding to Joseph Smith. John Larsen of the Sunstone...

LDS Leaders & Historical Issues (Part 2 of 5)

Posted June 27, 2020 • 00:16:53

Let’s face it. Many members have an incomplete knowledge of Church history and problematic historical issues. Is it the leaders’ fault? John...

Intro to Gospel Tangents (Part 1 of 5)

Posted June 25, 2020 • 00:15:33

John Larsen of the Sunstone podcast sat down in August 2019 to learn more about Rick Bennett of the Gospel Tangents podcast. John: Gospel Tangents...

Reconciling Joseph’s Magic & Masonry

Posted June 21, 2020 • 00:00:44

There are some active Latter-day Saints who may be surprised to learn about Joseph Smith’s beliefs in magic as well as the connections between freemasonry...