If you're in the mood for a cracking good classic murder mystery, The Middle of Things by JS Fletcher will certainly come up to expectations! Richard Viner is your average man on the street who stumbles upon a dead body in a dimly lit alley while taking his usual nightly stroll. When the police arrive, they conclude that this is a case of a robbery gone wrong, as the dead man's valuables are missing. However, as the case progresses, Viner discovers to his consternation, that the prime accuse ...
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Midnight. A lonely courtyard. The dead body of a stranger—a prosperous looking, well dressed, elderly man is found in Middle Temple Lane, London. This is one of England's ancient Inns of Court where barristers were traditionally apprenticed and carried on their work. Middle Temple is just a few minutes walk away from busy Fleet Street and the Thames Embankment. In the dead man's pocket is a piece of paper with the name and address of a young barrister. One of the first people to reach the cr ...
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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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Are William Clayton Journals Forged? (Clair Barrus 4 of 4)
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0:50In 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…
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JFS-Architect of Controversial LDS Orthodoxy (Bowman 4 of 4)
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0:45Joseph Fielding Smith is the architect of controversial LDS orthodoxy. He has some controversial writings about Blacks and Ezra Taft Benson. We’ll also delve into his role with Lowell Bennion, a BYU professor who was fired. Was JFS responsible or was it someone else? Matthew Bowman answers. We’ll also dive into his role in shaping orthodoxy in the …
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Joseph Fielding Smith: History, Bias, & Shaping Mormon Thought (Bowman 3 of 4)
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30:58Joseph 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,…
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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…
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Newest Biography of Joseph Fielding Smith
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25:17Dr. 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…
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Margaret Toscano Reflects on Faith, Pain, & Legacy of Sept 6 (4 of 4)
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29:23In 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 conversatio…
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Don’t Ask Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Opinion! (4 of 4)
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0:26I asked about Peggy Fletcher Stack’s opinion. Central to Peggy’s thirty-plus-year career is her unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and objectivity. https://youtu.be/yFqxStPt0NA Remember, this is a secret episode. Sign up at gospeltangents.com/newsletter to get the link to the secret episode emailed to you. Don’t miss our other conversatio…
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“We Don’t Apologize” (Peggy Fletcher Stack 3 of 4)
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16:21We 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. F…
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Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Biggest Interviews (2 of 4)
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26:57Peggy 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 pivotal historical events and figures. She covered sensitive issues like Catholic abuse and the aftermath of 9/11, immediately being assigned to intervi…
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Sunstone and Mark Hofmann’s Explosive Deception in 1985 (Peggy Fletcher Stack 1 of 4)
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23:43It 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 experience. Peggy, also a co-host of the Tribune’s weekly “Mormon Land” podcast, discussed her extensive career, offering insights into her work, her bac…
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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…
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*Kirtland Bank Notes (Brent Ashworth 5 of 5)
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0:30Joseph 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 Smith, Brigham Young, & Sidney Rigdon! He also shares Lorenzo Snow's prison diary, and we'll also play a Bing Crosby record from the 1930s on an early …
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1st Edition Book of Mormon/LDS Docs (Brent Ashworth 4 of 5)
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24:35How 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_2YRDYEQDon’t miss our other conve…
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Elvis & Aviation Artifacts (Brent Ashworth 3 of 5)
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33:50Brent 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 our conversation...https://youtu.be/2XAc8ut6BPQDon’t miss our other conversations with Brent: https://gospeltangents.com/people/brent-ashworthtranscrip…
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1716 Vinegar Bible, Titanic, & More! (Brent Ashworth 2 of 5)
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29:27Why 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!https://youtu.be/Xq1FzZNDTpEDon’t miss our other conversations with Brent: https://gospeltangents.com/people/brent-ashworthtranscript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel…
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Mormon Memorabilia Museum (Brent Ashworth 1 of 5)
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24:51Brent 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, Babe Ruth, and much, much more! We're giving a tour of his mini-museum! Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/B3XKyQnB1wQDon’t miss our other…
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Modern Mormon Fundamentalism (Cristina Rosetti Gagliano 5 of 5)
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31:13In 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/wBE1qyHDzAgDon’t miss our other conversations with Cristi…
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Going on a Polygamy Tangent (Nielsen-Naylor)
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0:30We'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/iG4rRCSc2wwDon't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsentranscript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExc…
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Unusual Easter Services (Going on Easter Tangents!)
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41:39I attended a polygamist Easter service and the Mesa Temple Easter Pageant this week. Check it out!https://youtu.be/kUdtO3PYEAoDon’t miss our other conversations with David Nielsen: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsentranscript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no content may be reproduce…
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Black Members in Fundamentalist Mormonism? (David Nielsen 4 of 5)
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49:12Many 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...https://youtu.be/VAgAilf0g00Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsentranscript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel Tang…
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Announcement! CGU Mormon Studies Conf Apr 19, 2025!
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6:10Here 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 and gives more details. If you're in southern California, I hope you'll check it out!https://youtu.be/p15cP_ZjzM0…
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Trying to Rescue FLDS? (David Nielsen 3 of 5)
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22:35The 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/MGWFxkq4CEMDon't miss our other…
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More than 1 True Church? (David Nielsen 2 of 5)
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28:04Does 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 conversation...https://youtu.be/vWC8qGfnWxs Don't miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-nielsentranscript to follo…
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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-Naylor Group and we'll find more about FLDS through Nielsen-Naylor history. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/uyOkEsN_sUQtranscript to fol…
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We're going on a Polygamy Tangent (Trip) to the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference Mar 21-22, 2025 at the University of Utah. I'll give my live reactions and even talk to a polygamy skeptic! Check it out!https://youtu.be/0guJSrqPbBUDon’t miss our other conversations about polygamy skeptics: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/polygamy-skepti…
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Journal of Mormon Polygamy Recap (GT Live!)
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52:18Here is a Journal of Mormon Polygamy Recap. I'll also give away a free book "To be a Friend of Christ," the biography of Marion D Hanks, written by his son Richard. Check out our conversation...https://youtube.com/live/S2d9JJrHCxMDon’t miss our other conversations about polygamy skeptics: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/polygamy-skeptics/tr…
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Some people think the Exodus story is more myth than real. How does George Potter explain it? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/ysWSrWN0WTQDon’t miss our other conversations with George: https://gospeltangents.com/people/george-potter/transcript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no conte…
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*Early Morning Seminary/Enduring Dementia (Richard Hanks 5 of 5)
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0:47Marion 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_8Don’t miss our other conversations with Richard: https://gospelt…
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“Speak Your Mind!” Marion Hanks Did! (Richard Hanks 4 of 5)
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21:47Pres 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/iFnC5JJLJdsDon’t miss our other conversations with Richard: https://gospelta…
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Hanks on 1978 Revelation (Rich Hanks 3 of 5)
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23:33Following 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 …
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Breakdown British Baseball Baptisms (Rich Hanks 2 of 5)
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29:43In the 1950s & 60s, LDS missionaries in England were baptizing children after baseball games without their parents consent,known as baseball baptisms. Marion D Hanks was called by Pres David O McKay to stop the practice. Rich Hanks is the son of Marion and details Marion's approach to the situation. We'll discuss how Marion always put Christ first …
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Youngest Modern-day GA! (Richard Hanks 1 of 5)
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33:55Marion Hanks was one of the youngest modern-day GA (general authorities.) At just age 31, he was called to be one of the 7 presidents in the First Council of 70! His son Richard Hanks has written a biography called "To Be a Friend of Christ." We will learn more about Marion's life without a father growing up. Check out our conversation...https://yo…
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Joseph Smith’s Polygamy (Brian Hales 2017 interview)
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1:53:31This is a throwback episode with Brian Hales from 2017. Brian is the author of Joseph Smith's Polygamy, Volumes 1-3, and it's just in time for the Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference this weekend at the University of Utah. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/WVs0ypGKq5oCopyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book r…
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1st Visit with Kingston Group (Tangent Travels)
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25:28The Kingston Group, also known as the Davis County Cooperative Society, is one of the most reclusive Mormon Fundamentalist groups around. I was able to attend a funeral, which was open to the public. Here's what I learned!https://youtu.be/RoX9ldV4NU0Don't miss our other conversations on Mormon fundamentalism: https://gospeltangents.com/transcript t…
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Book of Mormon Census/Red-Letter Edition! (Robert Messick 3 of 3)
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41:31Robert Messick will discuss the Book of Mormon census he is doing to find out how many and the location of every 1st Edition copy of the Book of Mormon. We're also diving into the Bickertonite Book of Mormon, Red-Letter Edition! What famous people besides Elvis have a Book of Mormon? Why did Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin autograph his Book of Mormon…
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Blue & Gold Book of Mormon (Robert Messick 2 of 3)
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41:07We 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/CTFvsUPBdPoDon't miss our othe…
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90 Years to Publish Book of Mormon??? (Robert Messick 1 of 3)
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19:02Did 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 c…
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Since its founding, the LDS Church has used the King James Version of the Bible. Is it time to dump KJV? Many people find the old English tough to read & understand. Is it time to upgrade to a more modern version? Will that cause ripple effects with the Book of Mormon? Dr Joseph Spencer weighs in on the issue. We'll also discuss his other books and…
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*Is 2 hr Church Hurting LDS Church? (Ryan Cragun 4 of 4)
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0:41The 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/moBMOw1jjdUDon't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan…
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What Pushes/Pulls People from Churches? (Ryan Cragun 3 of 4)
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43:03What 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_xxlgDon't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/transcript…
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Why People Stay/Leave Religion (Ryan Cragun 2 of 4)
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29:29Why does one person leave religion, while another person leaves? Dr Ryan Cragun discusses his own faith crisis and Rick shares why he stays. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/2qQ1dzvyalADon't miss our other conversations with Ryan: https://gospeltangents.com/people/ryan-cragun/transcript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Right…
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Triggered vs Calm ex-Mormons (Ryan Cragun 1 of 4)
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27:01Some 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…
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It's always fun to put Kurt Francom on the hot seat. What does he think about girls passing the sacrament like boys? Is Christian Nationalism a problem in the LDS Church? Check out our conversation by signing up to our free newsletter at https://gospeltangents.com/newletterhttps://youtu.be/MUOFLQFqb54Don’t miss our other conversations with Kurt: ht…
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Non-LDS BYU Black Athletes (Dr Darron Smith)
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1:40:28This 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 …
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*Questions for Conspiracy Theorists (Jesse James 5 of 5)
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0:37What 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_cRivdEDon’t miss our other conversations with Dr Jesse James: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/transcript to followCopyright © 2025Gospel Tan…
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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/YeeB6cA2AVgDo…
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Religious/Theological Motivations for Conspiracy Theories (Jesse James 3 of 5)
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58:52Are 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/OrUWY1rqQxIDon’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/pe…
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Appeal of Conspiracy Theories (Jesse James 2 of 5)
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37:39What is the appeal of conspiracy theories? Dr Jesse James discusses the psychological patterns, trust-breaking experiences, & personality types of conspiracy theorists. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/ZEOPTLzsvZoDon’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/transcript to followCopyri…
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Valid Conspiracy vs Conspiracy Theory (Dr Jesse James 1 of 5)
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48:52What's the difference between a valid conspiracy & a conspiracy theory? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and we'll talk about why people get hooked on conspiracy theories. We'll take a deep dive into the traditional polygamy narratives and the Brigham Young Conspiracy Theory, giving an overall narrative for each. Check out our conversation…
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Role of Grace in Atonement (Green/Huntsman 5 of 5)
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27:45What's the role of grace in atonement of Christ? Dr Deidre Green & Dr Eric Huntsman will weigh in. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/XmmPPgNaJesDon’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/atonement/Copyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no content may be…
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