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

Oliver Cowdery’s Rod of Revelation (Part 2 of 7)

Posted June 6, 2020 • 00:15:50

In the 19th and 20th century, dowsing rods were commonly used to find water. Apparently Oliver Cowdery believed he could get revelation from one of...

Masonic Connections in Oliver Cowdery’s Family (Part 1 of 7)

Posted June 3, 2020 • 00:22:09

Clair Barrus has been studying Mormon history since before Al Gore invented the internet! Clair: Well, to show my ancientness, I was actually online...

Mormon-Mason Similarities/Differences (Part 3 of 3)

Posted May 31, 2020 • 00:18:48

Many people know that there are similarities between Mormon temple ceremonies and Masonic ceremonies. What are the similarities and differences? ...

Joseph Smith’s Masonic Connections (Part 2 of 3)

Posted May 28, 2020 • 00:14:36

When did Joseph Smith learn about masonry? Was it in Nauvoo or Kirtland? And when did he become a mason? Historian Cheryl Bruno will tell us more...

Masonry from Solomon to Kirtland (Part 1 of 3)

Posted May 25, 2020 • 00:19:19

It has been said that as King Solomon was building his temple, masons learned the temple ceremonies and passed them down through the centuries. Joseph...