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

Turner Book Contest – Polygamy Recap

Posted June 30, 2025 • 00:39:12

We’re discussing polygamy in John Turner’s Joseph Smith Biography and giving away a book!

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Does Christ’s Church Ordain Blacks? (Dan & Ann Hatch 6 of 6)

Posted June 28, 2025 •

In our final conversation with Dan and Ann Hatch of Christ’s Church, we’ll get into whether they accept black Church members. Do they ordain blacks?...

Joseph Smith’s Arrest Leads to Death

Posted June 27, 2025 • 00:00:31

Joseph Smith’s arrest for treason in having the Nauvoo Expositor destroyed led to his death. He didn’t use habeas corpus to get out of...

Nauvoo Polygamy (John Turner 5 of 6)

Posted June 25, 2025 • 00:20:08

We’re diving into Nauvoo polygamy & Joseph Smith’s many wives. How often did he have sexual relations with his wives? Was it less frequent than...

Fanny Alger Affair/Old Major (John Turner 4 of 6)

Posted June 23, 2025 • 00:18:49

The origins of polygamy are murky. Was there an 1831 revelation on the topic? What was the nature of the Fanny Alger relationship? We’ll also discuss...