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

2 Hour Church Helps or Hurts? What about Pageants? (Scott Vance 2 of 5)

Posted January 11, 2024 • 00:24:25

A few years ago, the LDS Church switched from 3 hour church to 2 hour church. Is that helpful or hurtful to retention of members? Scott Vance weighs...

Tracking Funding of LDS Adjacent Groups

Posted January 10, 2024 • 00:24:31

How are LDS adjacent groups funded? Scott Vance recently presented a paper at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) in Salt Lake City...

Baptist Pastor in Nauvoo Pageant! (Bryan Ready 4 of 4)

Posted January 9, 2024 • 00:19:59

Bryan Ready has visited the Nauvoo Pageant for years, and now he’s part of the cast! He’ll describe his experiences in the pageant, and how

Why Rich Countries Lose Religion (Ryan Cragun 5 of 5)

Posted January 8, 2024 • 00:00:37

Why do industrialized countries lose religion? Dr Ryan Cragun has a very interesting theory. We’ll also talk about other projects he is working on....

Will Women Get LDS Priesthood Before 2nd Coming? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 5)

Posted January 5, 2024 • 00:21:49

What role does politics play in religious affiliation? Dr Ryan Cragun gives us a few hints and discusses his upcoming book on the topic. We’ll also...