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

Unusual Easter Services (Going on Easter Tangents!)

Posted April 21, 2025 • 00:41:39

I attended a polygamist Easter service and the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant this week. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/kUdtO3PYEAo

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Black Members in Fundamentalist Mormonism? (David Nielsen 4 of 5)

Posted April 19, 2025 • 00:49:12

Many fundamentalist Mormons do not allow for black members. Is Nielsen-Naylor the same? We’ll discuss temple theology and discuss these weighty issues....

Announcement! CGU Mormon Studies Conf Apr 19, 2025!

Posted April 18, 2025 • 00:06:10

Here is a quick announcement about the upcoming Mormon Studies Conference in southern California on April 19, 2025. Dr Matthew Bowman is the dean of...

Trying to Rescue FLDS? (David Nielsen 3 of 5)

Posted April 16, 2025 • 00:22:35

The FLDS Split with Centennial Park and Nielsen-Naylor on the 1980s. Is there a mission to rescue FLDS & reclaim their Mormon cousins? David Nielsen...

More than 1 True Church? (David Nielsen 2 of 5)

Posted April 13, 2025 • 00:28:04

Does Nielsen-Naylor believe in “1 true church” like the LDS Church does? I found David Nielsen’s answer fascinating!. I was also surprised to...