Come along on this journey to Beaver Island, where James Strang was crowned King! We’ll learn more about this early Mormon prophet . I’m taking you on a journey to Beaver Island, Michigan , a place central to the intriguing story of James Strang and his followers. You don’t want to miss this! https://youtu.be/MPrutzK6ljQ Don’t miss our other conversations about Strangism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/strangites/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book rev...
Jul 22, 2025•21 min•Season 9Ep. 1073
Should BYU be renamed Over Slavery? Many argue that BYU should be renamed since slavery was legalized in Utah? Bishop Abraham Smoot also owned slaves and his name is on the Smoot Administration Building. What do BYU alumni Paul Reeve & Christopher Rich think of this proposal? https://youtu.be/L3pHOIv6DIs Don’t miss our other conversations with Paul Reeve! https://gospeltangents.com/people/paul-reeve/ Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may...
Jul 21, 2025•Season 9Ep. 988
Welcome to an exploration of one of the most distinctive branches of Mormonism: the Strangite Church . We will discuss Strangite women’s role in priesthood. While many are familiar with the larger Latter-day Saint movements, the Strangites offer a fascinating glimpse into different interpretations and practices rooted in early Restorationism. Based primarily in Burlington, Wisconsin, the Strangite Church has a rich history, unique theological perspectives, and surprising elements that set it apa...
Jul 16, 2025•23 min•Season 9Ep. 1071
Gary Weber, a member of the Strangite Church, shared unique insights into their doctrines, including polygamy, baptism for the dead, and their distinctive interpretation of the “stick of Judah” prophecy. https://youtu.be/_e1Zm605gtE 0:00 Distinctive Stance on Polygamy The Strangite Church believes that polygamy is an eternal principle and can be acceptable to God if commanded by Him , primarily “to build up seed unto [His] name,” not for lustful purposes. This aligns with the Book of Jacob in th...
Jul 15, 2025•21 min
It’s always fun to talk to someone from the Strangite Church, officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, this branch of the Latter-day Saint movement offers a distinctive perspective on the succession of Joseph Smith and the ongoing divine restoration. https://youtu.be/RUL8rF0hb4U Strangite Genesis in Voree The current headquarters of the Strangite Church is Burlington, Wisconsin. Interestingly, the area holds historical signif...
Jul 10, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 1069
This is a re-broadcast of my 2023 interview with Lynne Whitesides. She passed away from pneumonia/leukemia on July 7, 2025. We miss her. Lynne Whitesides was the first person punished in the September Six. She shares her story of why she wasn’t excommunicated, who was involved, and where she is on her spiritual journey. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/thV_CGqy3jY Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without writte...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 9Ep. 1067
Join us on a fascinating journey to Voree/Burlington, Wisconsin, to explore the unique history and beliefs of a Latter-day Saint group often referred to as the Strangites . This isn’t the commonly known LDS Church; rather, it’s a distinct branch founded by James Strang. He started a rival Mormon Church in Voree/Burlington, Wisconsin back in 1844 and the church still exists! We’ll tour around the Trust Farm and see historic sites, including the Hill of Promise & the home where James Strang di...
Jul 07, 2025•27 min•Season 9Ep. 1067
I’ve visited some temples recently! “Gospel Tangents” recently hosted a surprise live session, a “late night unannounced edition,” much to the delight of its “night owl” viewers. I shared a whirlwind of Temples, Travels, updates, upcoming content, and even some breaking news from various Restorationist traditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw_a2PA5jAU Temples, Travels, & Timely Insights! I’ve been traveling extensively, leading to a “boatload of pictures” and a significant backlog of v...
Jul 05, 2025•43 min•Season 9Ep. 1059
Matt Harris told me that only 30% of his research went into his book “ 2nd Class Saints ” due to space restrictions. What was left out? We’ll find out and also get a preview of his upcoming biography of Hugh B Brown. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/fQBhV5kMdZ4 Don’t miss our other conversations with Matt: https://gospeltangents.com/people/matt-harris/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission...
Jul 02, 2025•29 min•Season 8Ep. 962
We’re discussing polygamy in John Turner’s Joseph Smith Biography and giving away a book! https://youtube.com/live/09QmyE6WweU Don’t miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Welcome, everyone, to Gospel Tangents Live! Sunday, we were live, giving away a copy of John Turner’s acclaimed biography, “ The Rise and Fall of ...
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Season 9Ep. 1066
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? (Many fundamentalists reject the 1978 revelation on priesthood from Spencer W Kimball in the mainstream LDS Church.) We’ll also discuss why outsiders can’t attend priesthood meetings, solemn assemblies, and other topics. https://youtu.be/K3btHzokc2M Don’t miss our other conversations with Ann & Dan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ann-hatch/ C...
Jun 28, 2025•Season 6Ep. 940
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 this jam, and it cost him his life. Dr John Turner shares his reactions to Joseph’s life. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/pcN0sdqR0ws Don’t miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written pe...
Jun 27, 2025•31 sec•Season 9Ep. 1064
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 many think? John Turner attempts to answer. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/1S-ZRA7kFcQ Don’t miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Insights into Joseph Smi...
Jun 25, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 1063
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 Zion’s Camp, and Joseph Smith’s dog, Old Major, who caused some issues with the troops. How did Liberty Jail affect Joseph Smith & the Church? John Turner tackles these questions. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/v9171F-vXok Don’t miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025...
Jun 23, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 1062
What does John Turner believe about the Golden Plates? Were they made of tin as Dan Vogel asserts? What about the First Vision controversy? Does John think Joseph was a pious fraud? Did Joseph take advantage of Martin Harris? John answers these and other question. Check out our conversation… Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission What Did Joseph Smith Really Have in that Box? Historian John Turner, aut...
Jun 21, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 1061
Fawn Brodie, Richard Bushman, and Dan Vogel have the 3 most popular biographies on Joseph Smith prior to John Turner’s latest. Which is best? John will answer that and we’ll discuss the First Vision anachronisms. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/BOTVrDQJGbc Don’t miss our other conversations with John: https://gospeltangents.com/people/john-turner/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission Lan...
Jun 19, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 1060
How did a non-Mormon who teaches in Virginia get interested in Mormon History? John Turner has written the newest biography of Joseph Smith. He is a professor of History at George Mason University and has written not only the pre-eminent biography of Brigham Young, but has a new biography called “Joseph Smith: The Rise & Fall of an American Prophet.” We’ll discuss both of these amazing biographies and why he chooses to write about these important Mormon figures. Check out our conversation… D...
Jun 17, 2025•25 min•Season 9Ep. 1059
What do Land Deeds in Nauvoo have to do with D&C 132? It turns out there is a controversy where an argument is made for and against 132 being legit vs forgery. Mary Ann Clements weighs in on the controversy. Check out our conversation with Mary Ann about her chapter in Secret Covenants … Sign up to our free newsletter! https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter https://youtu.be/s2zWvjVzQbA Don’t miss our other conversations with Mary Ann: https://gospeltangents.com/people/mary-ann-clements/ Copyr...
Jun 15, 2025•26 min•Season 8Ep. 949
Many scholars have made the claim that the polygamy revelation in D&C 132 is really 4 different revelations mashed into one. Does David Hocking agree? We will discuss that revelation, along with the revelation that says Lehi landed in Chile. David is a Heartlander. Does he agree? We’ll discuss his book, “ Revelations of Joseph Smith .” Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/HR2NovCIj7E Don’t miss our other conversations with David Hocking: http://gospeltangents.com/people/david-hocking...
Jun 13, 2025•59 sec•Season 9Ep. 1058
We’ll discuss changes in revelations for the Doctrine & Covenants and JST. Joseph Smith got a revelation to get a Canadian copyright for the Book of Mormon. It didn’t succeed. Is this a failed revelation? David Hocking weighs in on that uncanonized revelation in his new book “ The Revelations of Joseph Smith .” Check out our conversation.. https://youtu.be/5WdAr21wooI Don’t miss our other conversations with David Hocking: http://gospeltangents.com/people/david-hocking Copyright © 2025 Gospel...
Jun 12, 2025•30 min•Season 9Ep. 1057
We’ll discuss the revelations from 1834-1838 including the uncanonized Zelph Revelation. In 1834, Joseph Smith changed the name of the church from Church of Christ to Church of the Latter Day Saints. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/ogCyg94XghM Don’t miss our other conversations with David Hocking: http://gospeltangents.com/people/david-hocking Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. Uncano...
Jun 09, 2025•20 min•Season 9Ep. 1055
David Hocking has put together several Annotated Scriptures. We’ll discuss his latest book, which is sort of an Annotated Doctrine & Covenants. It is called “The Revelations of Joseph Smith.” We’ll also discuss his previous books, and dive into revelations on the coming forth of the Book of Mormon & the Church of Christ. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/JjvC2RZtJrM Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced witho...
Jun 06, 2025•31 min•Season 9Ep. 1054
Here’s a throwback episode with historian Jean Addams. We discussed similarities and differences between LDS and Church of Christ (Temple Lot) worship services back in 2020. I stopped by and saw them this past week and thought it would be fun to re-visit this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eANzkhkDxoI We’re diving into the world of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), drawing on insights shared by historian Jean Addams. Having attended their services and conducted research, Addams offers...
Jun 05, 2025•Season 4Ep. 280
In our final conversation with Clair Barrus, we’ll discuss polygamy skeptics and William Clayton Journals. They are some of the most important pieces of contemporary evidence of polygamy, so skeptics don’t like this journal. Is there evidence it was forged? Clair Barrus weighs in. We’ll also discuss William & Jane Laws’ accusations against Joseph Smith. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/uqCbNbGazqk Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus who wrote a chapter in Secret Covenant...
May 30, 2025•50 sec•Season 9Ep. 954
Joseph Fielding Smith, a towering figure in the 20th-century Latter-day Saint landscape, is often remembered as a theologian and Church leader. But his long tenure as Church Historian also positioned him as a key interpreter of Mormon history, an area where his approach offers a fascinating case study in the relationship between faith, perspective, and the writing of the past. Our recent discussion drawing from the sources explored this complex legacy, highlighting Smith’s contributions alongsid...
May 27, 2025•31 min•Season 9Ep. 1052
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 Latter-day Saints. As an apostle from 1910 and later Church President, he became known for his strong defense of traditional doctrines, often clashing with those who sought to reconcile faith with modern scientific and academic thought. https://youtu.be/8Kq1TVQBQtE Don’t miss our other conversations...
May 25, 2025•19 min•Season 9Ep. 1051
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 Mormon Studies chair Bowman holds at Claremont Graduate University is the oldest in the country, having been established over 15 years ago. Bowman is the third person to hold the chair, following Richard Bushman and Patrick Mason . Patrick Mason left Claremont to take the chair at Utah State University...
May 23, 2025•25 min•Season 9Ep. 1050
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 husband Paul’s reaction to Sara’s descriptions of them in the book. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/LqxYh6QHY3E Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/sept-six/ Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Beyond the Sept ...
May 21, 2025•29 min•Season 8Ep. 945
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 husband Paul’s reaction to Sara’s descriptions of them in the book. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/LqxYh6QHY3E Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/sept-six/ Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Beyond the Sept ...
May 21, 2025•Season 9Ep. 945
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 focus of the conversation turns to the persistent challenges within religious coverage and the dramatic evolution of the journalistic landscape itself. For Peggy, certain topics consistently emerge as central “pressure points” or “conflicts.” Drawing on Apostle Boyd K. Packer’s 1993 speech, she observ...
May 18, 2025•16 min•Season 9Ep. 1048
