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

Comparing Yucatan with Heartland (Bob Roylance 2 of 4)

Posted October 19, 2023 • 00:20:49

Last time, Bob Roylance discussed why he believes the Book of Mormon took place in the Yucatan Peninsula. This time, we’ll compare it with the Heartland...

Book of Mormon on the Yucatan (Bob Roylance 1 of 4)

Posted October 18, 2023 • 00:31:50

Many people believe the Book of Mormon took place in Mesoamerica, but Robert Roylance believes it took place on the Yucatan Peninsula. How does he come...

Is LDS Art Getting Better? (Part 6 of 6)

Posted October 16, 2023 • 00:13:01

Dr’s Richard and Claudia Bushman’s latest project involves promoting LDS artists. I asked about how they got involved, and whether LDS art is...

Why Young Are Losing Religion (Matthew Bowman 4 of 5)

Posted October 12, 2023 • 00:34:10

Why are young people losing religion? Are they becoming atheist or something else? Is mixing politics & religion to blame? Dr Matthew Bowman answers...

“Cults” & Brainwashing Don’t Exist? (Matthew Bowman 3 of 5)

Posted October 11, 2023 • 00:37:43

Why is it that academics refuse to use the word “cult” to describe harmful religious groups? Dr Matthew Bowman says brainwashing doesn’t exist....