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

Message to Critics & Believers of Joseph Smith (Part 6 of 6)

Posted November 18, 2019 • 00:00:31

One of the things I find really interesting about Dr. Larry Foster is that he seems to disagree with both critics and supporters of Joseph Smith. ...

Assessing Joseph Smith (Part 5 of 6)

Posted November 15, 2019 • 00:18:46

Joseph Smith said his name would be known for good and evil. Boy was he right. Dr. Larry Foster thinks the truth is somewhere in the middle and dismisses...

Interesting Defenses of Polygamy (Part 4 of 6)

Posted November 12, 2019 • 00:19:13

A non-Mormon man wondered if he might be able to participate in polygamy. Helen Mar Kimball wrote a scathing response to this man while offering a...

Comparing Mormons, Shakers, & Oneida (Part 3 of 6)

Posted November 9, 2019 • 00:21:51

Mormons, Shakers, and the Oneida Community all were founded in the 19th century and had unusual marriage practices. Of course, Mormons adopted polygamy,...

Explaining Polygamy from non-Mormon Viewpoint (Part 2 of 6)

Posted November 6, 2019 • 00:13:13

What is the best explanation for polygamy from a non-Mormon view? Dr. Larry Foster from Georgia Tech gives his best explanation for the practice. Larry: ...