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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.

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24:35

1st Edition Book of Mormon/LDS Docs (Brent Ashworth 4...

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2025/05/07

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 documents he has related to Joseph Smith and early Church history! Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/XZQ_2YRDYEQ Don’t miss our other conversations with Brent: https://gospeltangents.com/people/brent-ashworth transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights

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31:13

Modern Mormon Fundamentalism (Cristina Rosetti...

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2025/04/24

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 moved to Canada! Her new last name is Gagliano. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/wBE1qyHDzAg Don’t miss our other conversations with Cristina: https://gospeltangents.com/people/cristina-rosetti Several Mormon fundamentalist denominations are discussed: Apostolic United Brethren (AUB)

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Going on a Polygamy Tangent (Nielsen-Naylor)

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2025/04/22

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...https://youtu.be/iG4rRCSc2ww Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsen transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel

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41:39

Unusual Easter Services (Going on Easter Tangents!)

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2025/04/21

I attended a polygamist Easter service and the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant this week. Check it out!https://youtu.be/kUdtO3PYEAo Don’t miss our other conversations with David Nielsen: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsen transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no

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22:35

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

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2025/04/16

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 about Cristina Rosetti's book on Joseph Musser and discuss church services. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/MGWFxkq4CEM Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsen transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights

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*Early Morning Seminary/Enduring Dementia (Richard...

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2025/04/04

Marion D Hanks helped start early Morning Seminary for the LDS Church! His son Richard details Marion's calling of stake presidents, what Rich loved about his father, and the tough end of Marion's life as he dealt with dementia. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/Nl3KMlYwk_8 Don’t miss our other conversations with Richard: https://gospeltangents.com/people/richard-hanks/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content

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21:47

“Speak Your Mind!” Marion Hanks Did! (Richard Hanks 4...

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2025/04/02

Pres David O. McKay blessed Marion Hanks to "speak your mind," even when opposed by other Church leaders. His son Richard details some of these events as Marion tangled with Bruce McConkie, Mark Peterson, Boyd Packer, & others. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/iFnC5JJLJds Don’t miss our other conversations with Richard: https://gospeltangents.com/people/richard-hanks/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content

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23:33

Hanks on 1978 Revelation (Rich Hanks 3 of 5)

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2025/03/30

Following the 1978 revelation, the LDS Church rescinded the ban preventing blacks from receiving priesthood & temple ordinances. Marion D Hanks was against the ban. Dr Matt Harris utilized Hanks' journals to document how general authorities reacted to the new 1978 revelation. Rich Hanks details more about his father's resistance to the ban and his elation at overturning the ban. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/h6Wwz4e94WM Don’t miss our other conversations with Richard:

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40:37

Blue & Gold Book of Mormon (Robert Messick 2 of 3)

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2025/03/13

We know the RLDS Church has its own version of the Book of Mormon, but what other churches have their own? What about the first Gold Book of Mormon and LDS Paperback edition with the golden angel Moroni on the cover, a Reformed Egyptian gold cover, and many other editions? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/CTFvsUPBdPo Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/robert-messick/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights

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90 Years to Publish Book of Mormon??? (Robert Messick...

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2025/03/11

Did you know the LDS Church didn't publish an official version of the Book of Mormon for 90 years?! It took 90 years to publish! Robert Messick knows about all of the LDS and Restoration editions. He's the host of the YouTube channel called "Book of Mormon Editions." We'll dive deep into the publishing history of the Book of Mormon. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/-0axvFxYMAE Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/robert-messick/ transcript

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*Is 2 hr Church Hurting LDS Church? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 4)

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2025/03/08

The LDS Church recently changed from 3 to 2 hour church. Is 2 hr church destroying community? Dr Ryan Cragun answers. We'll also discuss whether religious or non-religious are more healthy, wealthy, and wise. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/moBMOw1jjdU Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without

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43:03

What Pushes/Pulls People from Churches? (Ryan Cragun...

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2025/03/05

What pulls people from Church? Dr Ryan Cragun from Univ of Tampa says there are 2 things that lead people to leave religion: Push factors & Pull factors. What pushes people away from Church? Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/A18Umb_xxlg Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written

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27:01

Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons (Ryan Cragun 1 of 4)

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2025/02/27

Some ex-Mormons leave religion with an noisy exit and are angry. Others walk away with little fanfare. What is the difference between these people? In his new book called "Goodbye Religion," University of Tampa sociology professor Dr Ryan Cragun discusses why people are leaving religion at higher rates. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/z7p-j-3YrJ0 Don't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/ transcript to follow Copyright ©

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Non-LDS BYU Black Athletes (Dr Darron Smith)

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2025/02/23

This is a throwback interview from 2017. Dr Darron Smith discusses non-LDS BYU Black athletes. He teaches at University of Memphis and is the author of "When Race, Religion, and Sport Collide." He examines the honor code, graduation rate, and race relations at BYU. He compares their racial record with other famous Christian athletes, including Tim Tebow and Jeremy Lin. We'll also discuss Indian mascots in professional & college sports. Check out our

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*Questions for Conspiracy Theorists (Jesse James 5 of 5)

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2025/02/22

What are the questions you should ask your conspiracy theorist friends? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and you'll want to take notes! Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/zshs_cRivdE Don’t miss our other conversations with Dr Jesse James: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright

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57:02

Joseph’s Public Polygamy Denials

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2025/02/20

Polygamy skeptics love to trumpet Joseph Smith's public polygamy denials. Was Joseph part of a conspiracy to keep polygamy secret? We'll talk about contemporary sources, the Happiness Letter, & Joseph's alleged narcissistic personality disorder with Dr Jesse James, a research psychologist. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/YeeB6cA2AVg Don’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel

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58:52

Religious/Theological Motivations for Conspiracy...

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2025/02/17

Are there religious & theological motivations for conspiracy theories? Research psychologist Dr Jesse James says yes! We'll give into polygamy skeptics claims, flat earth, forgeries, & the Dunning-Kruger effect. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/OrUWY1rqQxI Don’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced

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Reasons Women Choose Polygamy (Tom Bennett 3 of 5)

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2025/02/02

Why do women choose polygamy? Centennial Park actually expects women to pop the marriage question for either monogamist or polygamist families. Tom Bennett tells more. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/K32NxGwptG4 Don’t miss our other episodes about Centennial Park! https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/centennial-park/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to

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FLDS Most Wanted Field Trip

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2025/01/22

Short Creek consists of the twin FLDS cities of Hildale, Utah & Colorado City, Arizona. Come along as Rick Bennett visits these 2 communities that were founded on the Utah-Arizona border to escape prosecution for polygamy. We'll visit Warren Jeffs house which is now the "Most Wanted Hotel" because Warren Jeffs was on the FBI Most Wanted List. Check it out!https://youtu.be/XPFPXiCjJ-g polygamy polygamy Don’t miss our other episodes on Mormon fundamentalism

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Polygamy Road Trip (Rick B)

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2025/01/19

Tom Bennett invited me to visit Centennial Park, Arizona, a group that practices polygamy. It's just south of the Utah border and about 50 minutes southeast of St George, Utah. Come along as we visit the community and I share my impressions of my church visit. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/o8z5wSg8olQ Don’t miss our other episodes on Mormon fundamentalism! Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written

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