1147: Fascinating LDS Perspectives with Coptic Orthodox Easter Tradition (Rick B)

Orthodox Easter this year was a week later than Western Christianity. I was able to take a unique journey into Orthodox Easter traditions and the hist...

Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? (Jonathan Stapley 2018 interview)

Did Early Temple Sealings Guarantee Heaven? Dr. Jonathan Stapley, an award-winning historian—and surprisingly, a PhD in carbohydrate chemistry  discus...

Complex History of Race & LDS Temples (Jonathan Stapley 4 of 4)

Dr. Jonathan Stapley tackles a tough topic: race & LDS Temples as we conclude his deep dive into Stapley’s award-winning book, Holiness to the Lord. W...

Amazing Complex History of Women & Temple Sealings (Jonathan Stapley 3 of 4)

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Inside LDS Temple Ceremonies (Jonathan Stapley 2 of 4)

Dr Jonathan Stapley takes us inside LDS temple ceremonies, including the Initiatory, Endowment, and Sealing ceremony changes over the years. Was the s...

Best Temple Prep Ever! (Jonathan Stapley)

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Polygamy Conference Controversies & Recap 2026

Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference

Here is a recap of the major highlights, controversies, and presentations.

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Why Janice Allred StaysWhy I Stay: Three Decades in the Pews as an Excommunicated Member

Janice Allred was excommunicated just over 30 years ago, but still attends the LDS Church!!! Why? She will talk about why she stays, and offer advice...

LDS-Temple Lot Differences (Daniel Malone 3 of 3)

We’re going to discuss LDS-Temple Lot differences. Unlike the LDS Church, the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) does not divide its priesthood into Aaroni...

Temple Lot Mystery and Otto Fetting (Daniel Malone 2 of 3)

We focus heavily on the turbulent history of the physical temple lot in Independence, Missouri, and the controversial figure of apostle Otto Fetting....

Exploring Church of Christ (Temple Lot) with Daniel Malone (1 of 3 Rare interview)

I was able to get a rare interview with a member of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot.) Daniel Malone is an adult Sunday school teacher for the church...

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

What are the questions you should ask your polygamy theories, both traditional and skeptic/revisionist? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and...

Vision That Ended Priesthood Ban in Mormon Fundamentalism (Justin Francom 4 of 4)

There is a seismic shift on the priesthood ban in Mormon fundamentalism. It’s happening within independent Mormon group. Justin Francom shares the ins...

BYU Honor Code Office: From Academic Dishonesty to LGBTQ (Ben Schilaty)

Ben Schilaty, a former BYU Honor Code administrator, is a social work professor and author who discusses his life as a gay Latter-day Saint. He detail...

Why Every Mormon Faction is the True Church (Justin Francom 3 of 4)

Justin Francom thinks every Mormon Church is the true church. He shares a vision of surprisingly inclusive Mormonism, challenging the rigid boundaries...

The “Not Group”: Inside Independent Mormon Fundamentalism (Justin Francom 2 of 4)

I sat down with Justin Francom for a deep dive into his “not group,” a unique, largely misunderstood faction of Mormon fundamentalism. Francom sheds l...

From Missionary to Mormon Fundamentalist (Justin Francom 1 of 4)

I sat down with Justin Francom, an independent Mormon fundamentalist living in Missouri, to discuss his journey from a traditional LDS background to a...

How a Tiny Church Battled for the Temple Lot (R Jean Addams)

Key to a Sustainable and Honest Faith (Jim Bennett)

Jim Bennett’s idea for sustainable and honest faith includes a theological argument that recognizing the fallibility of religious leaders is not just...

How Church of Jesus Christ Differs from the LDS (Josh Gehly)

Rick B (host of Gospel Tangents and LDS Faith Journeys) interviews Josh Gehly, an Evangelist for The Church of Jesus Christ (historically known as the...

Book of Mormon on Baja Peninsula? (David Rosenvall 2017 interview)

For decades, scholars have debated where the Book of Mormon took place. Could it be on the Baja Peninsula? Or in the narrow necks of Central America,...

When Faith & DNA Collide (Simon Southerton 2018 interview)

We’re talking about where faith & DNA collide. This is a throwback episode from my 2018 interview with Dr Simon Southerton. We’ll discuss how this for...

Raising Kids in Polygamy

In the final segment, the Ericksons tackle the practical side of raising kids in polygamy. They discuss whether they expect their kids to be polygamis...

Women Bless the Sick? “I’ve Actually Done That” (Ericksons 3 of 4)

Rick Bennett asks the hard questions about gender and race within independent fundamentalism. Do women bless the sick? The Erickson family—Joshua, Mel...

Authority Without a Church: How Independent Mormons Claim Priesthood (Ericksons)

The Ericksons introduce a massive new scripture project for Independent Mormons and all Restorationists. We discuss the contentious issue of priesthoo...

2nd Edition Sister Wives (Ericksons)

The largest group of Mormon polygamists don’t belong to a group! I’m talking to the Ericksons: Joshua, Charlotte, & Melissa who purchased the Sister W...

Supporting Hard Questions: LDS Faith Journeys

Rick Bennett and Kurt Francom announce the launch of the Gospel Tangents Network and its new community forum, LDS Faith Journeys.org, designed to supp...

Lost Interview with Troy Ables: A Final Tribute

I was surprised to learn that Troy Ables passed away on Thursday, Jan 15, 2026. In this special episode I’m sharing a previously unpublished interview...

Brigham Didnt Dissolve Relief Society? (Katie Rich & Heather Sundahl)

Brigham didnt dissolver Relief Society! That’s what Katie Rich’s recent article on Brigham Young & the Relief Society claimed. It goes against the his...

FBI & Feminists: Shocking Embezzlement Scandal at Exponent II (Katie Rich/Heather Sundahl)

The most shocking part of Exponent II‘s history is the organization’s “FBI embezzlement story.” In 2017, the board discovered that a trusted treasurer...

ERA & Ordain Women Controversies (Katie Rich/Heather Sundahl)

Award-winning authors Katie Rich and Heather Sundahl explore 2 controversies: Ordain Women & Equal Rights Amendment in the sometimes turbulent history...

Apostle Shuts Down Claudia Bushman??? (1 of 4 Katie Rich/Heather Sundahl)

Mormon women led by Claudia Bushman started the Exponent II organization in Boston while her husband Richard Bushman was stake president. Claudia caus...

Decade of History: Celebrating the 2025 Book Awards and Most-Watched Moments (GT Live)

Happy New Year to all the listeners and readers! As we step into 2026, I gave my second annual Gospel Tangents 2025 Book Awards. (Click the link for 2...

Bombs in Salt Lake (Curt Bench 2017 interview)

As we end 2025, I thought I’d share an old interview titled “Bombs in Salt Lake.” This is from my first year with Curt Bench. Curt actually called Mar...

Dan Vogel Unlocks Book of Abraham

Historian Dan Vogel breaks down the complex history of the Book of Abraham, beginning with the 1835 purchase of Egyptian mummies in Kirtland, Ohio. Ra...

Dan Vogel on the Evolution of Joseph Smith’s First Vision (2019 interview)

We’re diving deep into the evolution of First VIsion accounts with Historian Dan Vogel. He offers a deep dive into the historical developments of earl...

Strangite Priesthood-Beaver Island Preview Gary Weber (5 of 6)

Recently, I had the fascinating opportunity to delve into the beliefs practices, and Strangite priesthood views with Gary Weber of the Strangite Churc...

How Interracial Marriage Fueled the LDS Priesthood Ban 1847-1852 (Rick B)

Interracial Marriage is critical to the reasons for a priesthood/temple ban on black LDS Church members. For many years, the official position of the...

*Blacks, Women & Priesthood in LeBaronism (Jacob Vidrine 13 of 13)

Can women hold priesthood in LeBaron Mormon fundamentalism? Jacob Vidrine from Church of the Firstborn surprised me with his answer about women & prie...

Christmas Special! When Was Christ Born? (Rick B)

When was Christ born? I held a livestream to tackle some of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the Christmas story, diving deep into scholarly de...