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

3 Ways to Keep People Coming to Church (Part 3 of 6)

Posted September 19, 2019 • 00:24:07

Once a person has gone through a faith crisis, what can church leaders do to help? David Ostler offers 3 suggestions to help leaders create a more...

How People Get Ostracized (& How to Stop it!) Part 2 of 6

Posted September 16, 2019 • 00:13:35

Sometimes very active people quit coming to church. What are the causes of that? In our next conversation with David Ostler, he tells us what people...

Helping LDS Leaders Understand Faith Crisis

Posted September 13, 2019 • 00:15:38

David Ostler is the author of “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question.” This book is designed for LDS Leaders to better understand a faith...

Does Mormonism Have Racist Theology? (Part 5 of 5)

Posted September 9, 2019 • 00:15:28

As we conclude our discussion of black Mormon pioneer Jane Manning James, we will talk about this question: what role does race play in LDS Theology? ...

Jane Manning James’ Pioneer Life in Utah (Part 4 of 5)

Posted September 7, 2019 • 00:24:35

Dr. Quincy Newell discusses early black Mormon pioneer Jane Manning’s marriage to Isaac James. The two travelled to Utah in one of the earliest...