Gospel Tangents Podcast
Gospel Tangents explores Mormon History, Science, Theology, and is a resource to learn more about real Mormon History by interviewing historians, scientists, experts, and authors. These podcasts will help generate future documentaries.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 222
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Joseph Fielding Smith Evolution
Joseph Fielding Smith: evolution was not something he thought highly of. The son of Joseph F. Smith and grandson of Hyrum Smith, was a prominent figure in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
00:19:16 |
Sun 25 May 2025
Newest Biography of Joseph Fielding Smith
Dr. Matthew Bowman has just released a new biography on Joseph Fielding Smith. Bowman is the Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. The Mo…
00:25:17 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Margaret Toscano Reflects on Faith, Pain, & Legacy of Sept 6 (4 of 4)
In our final conversation with Dr Margaret Toscano, we'll discuss the chapter in Sara Patterson's book, "The Sept 6 & the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism." Margaret will discuss her and her husban…
00:29:23 |
Wed 21 May 2025
Don’t Ask Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Opinion! (4 of 4)
I asked about Peggy Fletcher Stack's opinion. Central to Peggy's thirty-plus-year career is her unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and objectivity.
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Tue 20 May 2025
“We Don’t Apologize” (Peggy Fletcher Stack 3 of 4)
We discuss 2 important moments in Peggy Fletcher Stack's career: "We don't apologize," and "What about the women? Peggy Fletcher Stack is the senior religion reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune. The fo…
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Sun 18 May 2025
Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Biggest Interviews (2 of 4)
Peggy Fletcher Stack highlights her biggest interviews, significant moments, and enduring themes of her three decades covering religion. Peggy's career at the Salt Lake Tribune has intersected with p…
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Thu 15 May 2025
Sunstone and Mark Hofmann’s Explosive Deception in 1985 (Peggy Fletcher Stack 1 of 4)
It was fun to sit down with Peggy Fletcher Stack about her time at Sunstone and Mark Hofmann. Peggy Fletcher Stack is a senior religion reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune with over three decades of ex…
00:23:43 |
Mon 12 May 2025
*Kirtland Bank Notes (Brent Ashworth 5 of 5)
Joseph Smith's bank went under back in 1837. Those banknotes he printed are now worth much more money! Brent Ashworth shares his Kirtland bank notes from the Kirtland Safety Society signed by Joseph …
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Sat 10 May 2025
1st Edition Book of Mormon/LDS Docs (Brent Ashworth 4 of 5)
How did Brent Ashworth get started in collecting Mormon memorabilia? He started at age 7! We'll discuss his first collections from the prophet Heber J Grant, his 1st edition Book of Mormon, and other…
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Wed 07 May 2025
Elvis & Aviation Artifacts (Brent Ashworth 3 of 5)
Brent Ashworth has not only Church history artifacts, but Elvis memorabilia, a piece of the Spirit of St Louis, and a 1st Edition Book of Mormon used at School of the Prophets in Kirtland! Check out …
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Sun 04 May 2025
1716 Vinegar Bible, Titanic, & More! (Brent Ashworth 2 of 5)
Why is it called the Vinegar Bible? Brent Ashworth has a Bible from 1716, an ad from the Titanic, Ulysses Grant's desk, Heber Grant's chair, and much more! Check out his amazing museum!
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Thu 01 May 2025
Mormon Memorabilia Museum (Brent Ashworth 1 of 5)
Brent Ashworth has one of the largest Americana & Mormon Memorabilia collections in Utah. He discusses artifacts ranging from the Civil War, Elvis, Pearl Harbor, Mark Hofmann forgeries, LDS prophets,…
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Mon 28 Apr 2025
Modern Mormon Fundamentalism (Cristina Rosetti Gagliano 5 of 5)
In our final conversation we'll talk about some other Mormon Fundamentalism groups and how the race ban & Word of Wisdom are viewed. I'll also note that Cristina got married after this interview and …
00:31:43 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Going on a Polygamy Tangent (Nielsen-Naylor)
We're going on another polygamy tangent trip! We'll discuss consecration with David Nielsen & I'll go to a polygamist church! Check out our conversation...
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Tue 22 Apr 2025
Unusual Easter Services (Going on Easter Tangents!)
I attended a polygamist Easter service and the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant this week. Check it out!
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Mon 21 Apr 2025
Black Members in Fundamentalist Mormonism? (David Nielsen 4 of 5)
Many fundamentalist Mormons do not allow for black members. Is Nielsen-Naylor the same? We'll discuss temple theology and discuss these weighty issues. Check out our conversation...
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Sat 19 Apr 2025
Announcement! CGU Mormon Studies Conf Apr 19, 2025!
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 Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University an…
00:06:10 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Trying to Rescue FLDS? (David Nielsen 3 of 5)
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 weighs in. We'll also ask David what the thinks ab…
00:22:35 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
More than 1 True Church? (David Nielsen 2 of 5)
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 learn women propose marriage to men! Check out our conver…
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Sun 13 Apr 2025
History of FLDS Splits (David Nielsen 1 of 5)
Since Warren Jeffs took over the FLDS Church, there have been many FLDS splits. Centennial Park split off in 1984, and then Nielsen-Naylor split off in the 1990s. David Nielsen is part of the Nielsen…
Thu 10 Apr 2025
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