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

Jane’s One-of-a-Kind Sealing to Joseph Smith (Part 3 of 5)

Posted September 4, 2019 • 00:20:52

Early black Mormon pioneer Jane Manning James walked 800 miles to Nauvoo. Quincy: Her trunk got lost, at least that’s what Charles Wandell says....

19th Century Sexual Politics (Part 2 of 5)

Posted September 1, 2019 • 00:12:16

It was tough being a slave in antebellum 19th century America. Female slaves had the added concern of being raped by their slaveholders. There has...

Warsaw: Boom or Bust?

Posted August 23, 2019 • 00:13:05

Following the acquittal of the murderers of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, what happened to the town of Warsaw, Illinois. Was it a boom-town, a bust, or...

Kangaroo Court at Carthage (Part 5 of 7)

Posted August 20, 2019 • 00:17:40

We’re continuing our conversation with Brian Stutzman, and we’ll talk about the trial of Joseph and Hyrum Smith’s murders. Was justice served...

Gov. Thomas Ford’s Role in Martyrdom & Trial (Part 4 of 7)

Posted August 17, 2019 • 00:21:29

Thomas Ford was governor of Illinois in 1844 when Joseph Smith was killed. Brian Stutzman will talk about his role in Joseph Smith’s surrender, as...