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Gospel Tangents Podcast

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Community Of Christ
LDS Church
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Book Of Mormon
Kirtland Temple
Mormonism
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Church Of Jesus Christ
Spirituality
Brigham Young
Baptism
World Conference
Salt Lake City
Christianity
Bickertonite Church
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Gladys Knight
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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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Evil Ervil LeBaron was a killer. He killed not only his brother Joel LeBaron, but had his wives kill rival Rulon Allred. He was known to have a hit list of others, including President Spencer Kimball of the LDS Church. Jacob Vidrine discusses these e... more

1950s were a tumultuous time for Mormon polygamists. Not only did police jail many for polygamy, but there were Mormon Fundamentalist Schisms. Many groups including Joseph Musser and the LeBaron families split apart. Jacob Vidrine of the Church of th... more

Will there be polygamy in heaven? We’re diving into Ross LeBaron story with Jacob Vidrine of the Church of the Firstborn. I’ll also ask Jacob if polygamy a requirement for the Celestial Kingdom. Will it be monogamy or polygamy in heaven? His answer s... more

Jacob Vidrine discusses LeBaron succession! You may have heard of Ervil, Joel, and Ross LeBaron. Who took charge after Alma Dayer LeBaron died? Check out our conversation….

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Don’t miss our other conversations with Jaco... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Vidrine
A fundamentalist Mormon affiliated with the Church of the Firstborn
Church of the Firstborn
Episode: Jacob Vidrine – Church of the Firstborn (1 of 4)
Dr. Matthew Bowman
Scholar discussing the influence of Joseph Fielding Smith
Not mentioned
Episode: JFS-Architect of Controversial LDS Orthodoxy (Bowman 4 of 4)
Sandra Tanner
Mormon scholar and author, known for her critical views on Mormonism
Episode: Shocking Truth: Murderers in Celestial Kingdom? Challenging Sandra Tanner’s Faith (2/6)
Peggy Fletcher Stack
Salt Lake Tribune reporter
Salt Lake Tribune
Episode: Don’t Ask Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Opinion! (4 of 4)
Stassi Cramm
President of the Community of Christ and the first female prophet of the Community of Christ.
Community of Christ
Episode: 1st Female Prophet (Stassi Cramm 1 of 4)
Grant McMurray
Former president of the Community of Christ
Community of Christ
Episode: JWHA Recap 2025-Whirlwind Trip to John Whitmer Historical Association Conference!
Stacey Cram
The new prophet-president of the Community of Christ
Community of Christ
Episode: How John Hamer Changed RLDS Succession History (5 of 6)
John Hamer
Historian in 70 of the Community of Christ
Community of Christ
Episode: How Sidney Rigdon Still Affects LDS Succession (John Hamer 3 of 6)
Steven LeSueur
Historian known for his work on Mormon history, especially the 1838 Mormon War in Missouri.
Episode: Unraveling the 1838 Mormon Missouri War: Insights from Historian Steven LeSueur

Host

Rick Bennett
Host and producer with extensive knowledge of Mormon history and theology, focusing on respectful discourse with diverse guests from all branches of the Restoration movement.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • Legend

    Rick Bennett is very knowledgeable on a wide varity of topics that touch Mormonism. He brings together all branches of the restoration including post/ex Mormons. He makes friends with everybody. He is very curious and tries to learn something new from every guest, even if he is more knowledgeable than the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xyon Curtain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Old Mormon Feminist

    Review of 19th century abortion and birth control episode. Funny how Rick could not say the A-word or use other women’s issues lingo. lol. Great episode though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    mmmm6677
    United Statesa year ago
  • Legend

    Rick Bennett is very knowledgeable on a wide verity of topics that touch Mormonism. He brings together all branches of the restoration including post/ex Mormons. He makes friends with everybody. He is very curious and tries to learn something new from every guest, even if he is more knowledgeable than the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xyon Curtain
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful interviews for those seeking more than the canned answers

    Rick Bennett does an amazing job asking insightful questions of people from many different educational and spiritual backgrounds. If you're looking for additional resources on your spiritual path at a university level you will find him asking hard questions with honesty and integrity of scholars of the LDS faith, others who have roots in the LDS faith, some Christian theologians not of our faith, and from time to time some leaders of the church. This podcast has been a Godsend for many in an er... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3seeker6
    United States3 years ago
  • Tired of the Bragging

    Overall I like the interviews and respectful way the host interacts with his guests, but I very much dislike his statement at the beginning, “the best source for Mormon history, science, and theology.” That statement sounds childish, stupid, arrogant, and “propagandish”, just like car dealers who want me to believe that “now is the absolute best time ever to come by a car”. Rick, that statement is everything the rest of the podcast is not—stop saying that!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thanks for update
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Reviews often highlight the respectful and open dialogue style of the host, which encourages a range of perspectives and in-depth exploration of subjects.
Many praise the informative nature of episodes that bridge historical narratives with contemporary issues within Mormon communities.
Listeners appreciate the host's ability to bring together diverse branches of Mormonism and value respectful, insightful discussions on complex topics.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Shocking Truth: Murderers in Celestial Kingdom? Challenging Sandra Tanner’s Faith (2/6)
Q: So can a murderer be forgiven and go to the Celestial Kingdom?
In 1950s Mormon thought, a murderer generally could not be forgiven to the extent of receiving temple rites or access to the Celestial Kingdom, especially without First Presidency approval.
Pregnant Possibilities: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy
Q: Was anything learned about Joseph's polygamy changing over his lifetime?
Polygamy starts off infrequent and then ramps up over time in spurts, often tied to societal pressures and events.
Pregnant Possibilities: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy
Q: Which model do you individually find most convincing?
I think Joseph probably had 37 wives and so I would probably go with the consensus model.
How Tanners Identified Hofmann Forgery (Sandra Tanner)
Q: Do you think that this was a fairly easy thing to do then?
Well, not easy, but I don't know that he had to... I think Mark had an extremely good memory.
How Tanners Identified Hofmann Forgery (Sandra Tanner)
Q: So were you skeptical of the document then initially because you didn't know the problems?
I didn't know anything about the second anointing. I mean, I didn't know enough to even know how to be critical of it.

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What is Gospel Tangents Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of various facets of Mormonism, highlighting interviews with prominent scholars, historians, and religious leaders from across different branches of the Restoration movement, such as the LDS Church, Community of Christ, and Strangites. Notable episodes tackle significant historical events, provide insight into unique beliefs, and address contemporary issues within these religious communities, often drawing on personal narratives and scholarly research to foster a deeper understanding of the faith and its diverse expressions.

Listeners can expect a blend of historical context and contemporary relevance as topics range from leadership succession and controversial practices to pivotal moments in Mor... more

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5. Stassi Cramm
6. Grant McMurray
7. Stacey Cram
8. John Hamer

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