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

Profile of anti-Mormon Thomas Sharp (Part 3 of 7)

Posted August 14, 2019 • 00:20:33

I think Thomas Sharp should be the ultimate villain in Mormonism, but I’ll bet most people don’t know who he is. In our next conversation with...

The Warsaw-Nauvoo Rivalry (Part 2 of 7)

Posted August 11, 2019 • 00:15:27

There was a real economic rivalry between the cities of Warsaw and Nauvoo, Illinois. Is that the reason Thomas Sharp hated Mormons? Brian Stutzman...

Anti-Mormon Triangle: Carthage, Nauvoo, Warsaw (Part 1 of 7)

Posted August 8, 2019 • 00:20:16

Carthage, Nauvoo, and Warsaw, Illinois form a bit of an anti-Mormon Triangle. Most Mormons know about the first 2 cities, but what do you know about...

Does the Church Hide Historical Documents? (Part 4 of 4)

Posted August 5, 2019 • 00:00:46

The Church has long been accused of hiding unflattering documents. On the other hand, many documents are now available online at the Joseph Smith Papers...

Snow on Journals, Issues of Church & State

Posted August 2, 2019 • 00:14:37

Church members have been counseled to keep journals. Does that apply to general authorities as well? Elder Steven Snow will answer that question. Elder...