Did you know Emma Smith wanted William Marks to lead the Church following Joseph’s death? His is an “almost prophet.” Why has this important man been forgotten in both LDS & RLDS Churches? John Dinger & Cheryl Bruno are biographers of William Marks. Their book is titled, “Come Up Hither to Zion.” Check out more in our conversation… https://youtu.be…

In this GT Live, we’ll announce the contest winner and have a chat with Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto! Check it out! https://youtube.com/live/c392p-_0La8By RickB

Jim Lucas & Jonathan Neville explain why they think David Whitmer’s description of the translation process of Book of Mormon isn’t reliable. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/TYPzopAsWyM Don’t miss our other conversations with Jim Lucas: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jim-lucas/ Joseph’s Magic Show GT 00:32 Did you finish what you wan…

The Comstock Act of the 1800s is still affecting us today, especially Utah & Idaho abortion laws. Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto from Montana State University discusses current abortion fights in Utah and Idaho and how history influences us today. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/YBMowwjTbJ8 Don’t miss our other conversations with Amanda: htt…

We’re diving into the contentious issues of birth control & abortion. Should abortion be prevented at all costs, or do Americans support it in the life & health of the mother? Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/9ZjjwNozUuo Don’t miss our other conversations with Amanda: https://gospeltangents.com/people/amanda-hendrix-komoto/ Abortion & R…

“Imperial Zions” discusses how Mormon in Utah interacted with Native Americans there. There are good stories, and there are bad stories, just like the rest of America. We’ll dive in deeper with Dr Komoto. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/4yMZUNmdE8g Don’t miss our other conversations with Amanda: https://gospeltangents.com/people/amanda…

We’ve talked about faith crisis and schism within the LDS Church, but we haven’t discussed Polynesian racism. Dr Amanda Hendrix-Komoto is a Methodist, and discusses those topics in the Methodist Community as well. We’ll also dive into the story of a Utah ghost town built for Polynesians an hour west of Salt Lake City. Plus Amanda will tell the stor…

We’re diving into the history of RLDS & LDS in Tahiti. I was surprised to learn that the Community of Christ has a large number of members in Tahiti. Why is this? Well it turns out the LDS missionaries were run off the island over polygamy, and the anti-polygamy RLDS were welcomed back with open arms! Find out more in our next conversation with Ama…

Mauli Bonner discusses his award-winning film, “Green Flake is His Name” at various international film festivals. The film was so successful, he was able to help erect a monument to black Mormon pioneers at “This is the Place” Park. We’ll discuss his future plans for both movies & monuments. Check out our conversation by signing up to our free news…

Here is a more than a top 10 list of things I didn’t have time to ask Dr Matt Harris about and his amazing book, “2nd Class Saints.” I’ll also announce the contest winner! Check out our conversation… https://youtube.com/live/ehbp13IT_sQ Don’t miss our other conversations with Matt: https://gospeltangents.com/people/matt-harris/ Copyright © 2024 Gos…

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/P1O2cPTJdZwDon't miss our other conversations with Matt: https://gospeltangents.com/peopl…

Hugh B Brown risked literally everything to try to overturn the priesthood/temple ban in the LDS Church. For that he was dismissed from First Presidency. Dr Matt Harris discusses Brown's attempts to end the ban just before Pres McKay's death, which led to him being dropped from the First Presidency. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/G9C…

Can you imagine being inside the room for 1978 revelation? The journals of Marion D Hanks take us there when the 1978 revelation was announced to the Quorum of 70.We will also discuss the 1969 statement by the Apostles and most of the First Presidency affirming the ban. Dr Matt Harris takes us behind the scenes to discuss the statement affirms a ba…

Are there things Lester Bush missed? Lester Bush wrote a groundbreaking 1873 article blaming Brigham Young, rather than Joseph Smith, for instituting the priesthood & temple ban. I asked Matt Harris if there was a weakness in the article that didn't address the racial theology behind the ban. He said there was, and found some interesting informatio…

Is "white and delightsome" a racist scripture? Dr Matt Harris discusses the evolution of the priesthood/temple ban in the 19th century. He discusses black men who held the priesthood, and why Brigham Young removed their possibility of attending the temple. We'll also discuss the controversial passages "white & delightsome" vs "pure & delightsome" i…

Dr Matt Harris from Colorado State University-Pueblo has an amazing book called 2nd Class Saints. It's about the race ban from World War 2 to the present. It's a best seller and sold out in about a month! I think it will win book of the year! We'll discuss his cutting-edge scholarship, how he got access to some amazing diaries and meeting minutes, …

Have you ever wanted to visit Historic Kirtland? Come along with Rick Bennett as he visited some of the amazing sites in June 2024. Check it out!https://youtu.be/6ZUDiRFzP0o Copyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permissiontranscript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel Tan…

In our latest GT Live, we'll announce the contest winner for Cheryl Bruno's book, "Secret Covenants." I'll also show you some pictures from my recent trip to Ireland. They had some cool churches there along with the Taylor Swift concert! We'll also discuss my reactions to Cheryl's book, "Secret Covenants." I'll share my reactions from the Clair Bar…

Does a skeptic see temple in Book of Mormon?After having listened to Dave Butler discuss temple theology in the Book of Mormon, would a skeptic be convinced? We'll talk about that in our next conversation. Let us know what you think. I will also ask if it matters to Dave if the Book of Mormon is historical. Check out our conversation by signing up …

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 S…

What's the story of Joseph Kingsbury being a pretend husband? We will also discuss The Happiness Letter is a letter Joseph Smith from to Nancy Rigdon, to get her as a plural wife. It was printed by John C Bennett but continues to be cited by LDS Leaders. Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus who wrote a chapter in Secret Covenants...https://…

John C Bennett made allegations of non-ceremonial spiritual wifery. Did that happen? Was there a revelation for Joseph Smith to marry Fanny Alger? Does the 1835 Declaration on Marriage reference polygamy? We'll talk about the early scandals in Nauvoo. Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus about his chapter in Secret Covenants...https://youtu…

D&C 132 intro states that portions of the polygamy revelations were know to Joseph Smith as early as 1831. What possible evidence is there for that? I was surprised when Clair Barrus found evidence as early as 1829! Check out our conversation with Clair Barrus about his chapter in Secret Covenants...https://youtu.be/bfrgAgjZTDMDon’t miss our other …

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/n…

Mary Clift was the 3rd sister to become a wife of Theodore Turley. Mary Ann Clements explains the unusual marraige. Check out our conversation with Mary Ann about her chapter in Secret Covenants...https://youtu.be/x2tecLiEY08Don’t miss our other conversations with Mary Ann: https://gospeltangents.com/people/mary-ann-clements/ Copyright © 2024Gospel…

Why did 3 Clift sisters marry Theodore Turley? Mary Ann Clements tells us more! Eliza never lived with Theodore. Was it a sham marriage, or just to fulfill spiritual polygamy? Check out our conversation with Mary Ann about her chapter in Secret Covenants... https://youtu.be/ngP_Gb4W-vgDon’t miss our other conversations with Mary Ann: https://gospel…

Was Sarah Clift in an affair or a surrogate motherhood arrangement in England in the 1830s? Mary Ann Clements is an amazing historian. She's written a chapter in "Secret Covenants," edited by Cheryl Bruno. We'll dive into the story of Theodore Turley and the 3 sisters he married. We'll find out more. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/zX…

Cheryl Bruno is the editor of "Secret Covenants: New Insights into Early Mormon Polygamy." She has come up with some surprises to the polygamy narrative we've all been taught. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/-C8dTYD0I7oDon’t miss our other conversations with Cheryl: https://gospeltangents.com/people/cheryl-bruno/ Copyright © 2024Gosp…

Dr Val Larsen concludes this conversation with a discussion of theosis in the Book of Mormon. We'll also discuss his upcoming projects. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/2JKPnqMIDlcDon’t miss our other conversations with Val: https://gospeltangents.com/people/val-larsen/ Copyright © 2023Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book …

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/M2F84YbczPgDon’t miss our other conversations…

Does Excommunication work? It seems to have shut down both the Ordain Women movement and the Feminist Movement in 1993. What can people learn from these episodes to effect change in the LDS Church? Dr Margaret Toscano discusses lessons learned. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/8PydVPNg9jIDon’t miss our other conversations about the Sep…

Let's Talk about the Sept 6. We'll turn back the clock to 1993 and discuss the events that led up to the excommunication of 6 intellectuals in the LDS Church. Dr Margaret Toscano takes us through the important events of the Sept 6. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/qvjTdAs5uhUDon’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https:…

Dr Margaret Toscano gives a review of "The Sept 6 & the Struggle for the Soul of Mormonism by Dr Sara Patterson. We'll learn what Margaret likes and doesn't like about the book. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/_ZgwEjJuzB8Don’t miss our other conversations about the Sept Six: https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/sept-six/transcrip…

We'll recap the MHA 2024 Conference with the best historians on the planet from Kirtland, Ohio!By RickB

It was a super fun week. I'll share the fun times at the NT Wright Conference and Mormon History Assoc in Kirtland. NT Wright is one of the most renown New Testament Scholars. He is a British former Anglican Bishop.By RickB

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…

Christ's Church claims to go back to the 1877 long endowment session that took hours to complete? Why are they so long? Do they do the Oath of Vengeance? Blood Atonement? We'll dive in deep! Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/7Y7CIugiAAwDon’t miss our other conversations with Ann & Dan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ann-hatch/transcr…

In the early days of the LDS Church, people often were baptized multiple times, but the repeat baptisms practice was phased out. Christ's Church is a fundamentalist Mormon group and they still practice repeat baptisms, including baptism for health. Dan & Ann Hatch are the pres and matron of the Nevada Temple, and will explain more about this practi…

When Wilford Woodruff issued the Manifesto banning polygamy in the LDS Church, supporters of polygamy called him a traitor. Is that how Christ's Church feels? Dan & Ann Hatch are the pres and matron of the Nevada Temple and share their opinions about Woodruff. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/Eu_TuzaKI3ADon’t miss our other conversatio…

Who founded Christ's Church (a polygamist group)? Ann & Dan Hatch are the matron and temple pres of Christ's Church and detail how the church was founded by Gerald Peterson, Sr in 1978. We'll discuss his priesthood claims and how they view other groups' priesthood, including the LDS Church. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/MSeGDUXEb3UD…

This is the first podcast inside a polygamist temple! Dan & Ann Hatch are the temple president & matron of the Nevada Temple for Christ's Church. We're meeting in their baptistry and will learn more about their temple ceremonies. We'll also discuss their conversion from the LDS Church to Christ's Church. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.…

Here is our 2nd Gospel Tangents Road Trip! We're visiting 2 temples and even get to go inside temple with our camera! Dan & Ann Hatch are the temple president & matron of the Nevada Temple for Christ's Church. We'll also drive near Modena, Utah to visit the pyrmaid shaped temple with Quorum of 12 President David Patrick and John Peterson, uncle to …

Have the Sept Six & other intellectuals nfluenced LDS Church leaders with their arguments? Dr Sara Patterson weighs in on that question. If you're not on our newsletter, sign up for free and I'll send you a secret link to listen to the conclusion at https://gospeltangents.com/newsletterhttps://youtu.be/9NKgZfLUtgItranscript to followCopyright © 202…

Have you every wanted to go on a road trip with Rick B? Now's your chance! This is the first in a series of Tangent Trips we'll go on: Gilgal Gardens. The idea is to visit various Mormon history sites, both obscure & famous, and take you along for the ride!In this first Tangent Trip, we'll visit Gilgal Garden, home of the Joseph Smith Sphinx! Why a…

In our final conversation we'll talk about some other Fundamentalist Mormon groups and how the race ban & Word of Wisdom are viewed. To hear the final part of our conversation, sign up to our free newsletter at https://gospeltangents.com/newsletter and I'll send you a secret link for free.https://youtu.be/W3Gdqso7ZAkDon’t miss our other conversatio…

Fundamentalist Mormon Theology has some interesting differences with the LDS Church. Dr Cristina Rosetti says Heavenly Mothers are named, as is the Holy Ghost. We'll also talk about a specialized form of reincarnation and the economic order of heaven. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/HObl0iSTUqwDon’t miss our other conversations with C…

1944 & 1953 saw Police Raids on polygamists. These were traumatic reminders that they couldn't trust authorities. Dr Cristina Rosetti details more on these police raids and why fundamentalist Mormon communities became wary of outsiders. We'll talk with Dr Cristina Rosetti about the schisms that happened following these raids. Check out our conversa…

Joseph Musser has documented Mormon fundamentalism better than nearly any other person. Dr Cristina Rosetti will discuss his post-Manifesto polygamy and his theological innovations. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/huUeh2wCzmcDon’t miss our other conversations with Cristina: https://gospeltangents.com/people/cristina-rosetti/transcript…

We're talking Mormon fundamentalism! Joseph Musser was the first fundamentalist Mormon who wrote down the unique theology (besides polygamy) that they believe. Dr. Cristina Rosetti has written a biography of this man and explains the founding members of the earliest fundamentalist communities. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/CC_AYvuZm…

Tim Ballard is famous for trying to rescue sex slaves with his Operation Underground Railroad. But now he has allegations of sexual impropriety himself. We'll talk about the controversy and how he got funding. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/_tJ2epOUHV4Don’t miss our other conversations with Scott: https://gospeltangents.com/people/sc…