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

Finding Jacob Hawn (Part 5 of 7)

Posted October 25, 2019 • 00:21:01

The story of Hawn’s Mill, Missouri is a tragedy. You may have noticed I have been spelling the name H A W N, rather than the traditional spelling...

Was Extermination Order a License to Kill? (Part 4 of 7)

Posted October 23, 2019 • 00:15:45

On October 27, 1838, Governor Lilburn Boggs signed the Extermination Order, saying that Mormons were to be driven from the state. Did that mean it...

Mormon Dissent Leads to Salt Sermon (Part 3 of 7)

Posted October 19, 2019 • 00:22:25

Following the Kirtland Banking Crisis in 1836, Joseph Smith finally came to Missouri, but dissent against his leadership followed him. Early leaders...

Mormon Expulsion from Jackson County 1833 (Part 2 of 7)

Posted October 16, 2019 • 00:14:03

We’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Alex Baugh. We’ve already discussed some of the issues between Mormons and Missourians in Jackson County,...

Trouble in Missouri 1833 (Part 1 of 7)

Posted October 13, 2019 • 00:19:31

Joseph Smith had a revelation that Jackson County, Missouri was the promised land. It turns out that the Jackson Country residents weren’t on board...