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S10E1163 From Mission Farewell to Leaving the Faith (Jeff Strong 3 of 4)
Author Jeff Strong details the “tectonic plate shifting moment” when his son, while serving in the Missionary Training Center (MTC), suddenly wrote him about leaving the faith: both his mission and…
S10E1165 Pro Wrestlers, Polygamy Wealth, & Gnosticism: Unpacking MHA Highlights in Las Vegas (Rick B)
I did a livestream recap of the Mormon History Association (MHA highlights) conference, broadcast straight from my hotel room in lovely Las Vegas. Guided by some slightly out-of-order, AI-generated…
S10E1162 Unpacking the “Four Waves” of Modern Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 2 of 4)
Why are people really leaving the LDS Church? In Part 2 of our deep dive into LDS disaffiliation, we continue our conversation with Jeff Strong, author of the groundbreaking book “Torn: Why People We…
S10E1161 40% Leaving? Startling Numbers Behind LDS Disaffiliation (Jeff Strong 1 of 4)
Is the LDS Church actually shrinking? We’re talking about LDS disaffiliation with Jeff Strong, author of the new book Torn: Why People We Love Are Leaving the Church and What We Can Learn from Them.…
S10E1160 1160: Reframing Faith & Navigating Moral Complexity of History (Patrick Mason)
I invited Dr. Patrick Mason on to discuss reframing faith in the complex history of religion. He iis a historian and theologian at Utah State University, and discusses the evolution of his career…
S1E1159 DNA Expert Tackles Mormon DNA Claims (Dr. Ugo Perego 2017 interview)
Dr Ugo Perego tests the most pressing Mormon DNA claims. Did Joseph Smith have secret children from his plural marriages? What really triggered the Mountain Meadows Massacre? And does Native American…
S10E1157 Public Reaction to Mormon Garment Research: Sacred or Secret? (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan 4 of 4)
In the final installment Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan discuss their Mormon garment research, co-authors of Mormon Garments, Sacred and Secret explore the sociological themes of their book, the…
S10E1156 Khaki vs. Vanity: Double Standard in Garment History (Jessica Finnigan/Nancy Ross 3/4)
Institutional Control and Double Standards: Garment History Historically, members had the freedom to make their own garments from approved patterns or mark their own store-bought underwear. Over…
S10E1158 Why 40% Are Leaving the Church (It’s Not Because They’re “Lazy”) (Rick B)
Are you or someone you love navigating a faith crisis? You are not alone. Jeff Strong says 40% are leaving the Church. 40% are Leaving? https://youtu.be/k7olHf9sSq0 A historic shift is transforming…
S10E1155 Tracing Nauvoo Roots of Mormon Garments (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan)
Radical History and Racial Dynamics of Mormon Garments Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan, co-authors of Mormon Garments, Sacred and Secret dive into the unexpected history and sociological complexities…
S10E1154 Presenting Taboo Research to LDS Leaders: What We Told the Church (Nancy Ross & Jessica Finnigan 1 of 4)
I sat down with scholars Nancy Ross and Jessica Finnigan to discuss their taboo research on Mormon garments. They, along with Larissa Kanno Kindred, are the co-authors of the groundbreaking book…
S10E1153 Why No Children for Joseph Smith’s Plural Wives (Rick B)
No Children for Joseph Smith? Joseph Smith’s plural wives One of the most frequent arguments raised by skeptics of Joseph Smith’s polygamy is the “fertility paradox.” While Joseph Smith fathered…
How to Have Faith/Trust Crisis Conversation
Navigating a “Faith/Trust Crisis”: Empathy, Communication, and Finding Your Pace We dive deep into the complexities of faith journeys, exploring how to better communicate with loved ones and how to…
S9E1083 Why RLDS Finances are STILL in Trouble (John Hamer 6 of 6)
The Community of Christ has sold the Kirtland Temple and several Nauvoo properties to the LDS Church for a jaw-dropping $200 million. But RLDS finances are still shaky! That money is only expected to…
S10E1151 Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission?
Are Big Money BYU Sports Compatible with LDS Church Mission? Dr. Matthew Bowman, co-author of “Game Changers,” zeroes in on the ultimate tension in modern collegiate sports: can you balance God,…
S10E1150 Why AJ Dybantsa Picked BYU Over Everyone Else (Matt Bowman 3 of 4)
Big Money, Big Changes, and Why AJ Dybantsa Picked BYU AJ Dybantsa and just declared for the NBA draft. We discuss why AJ Dybantsa picked BYU. He’s likely top NBA prospect, and he is reportedly…
S10E1149 Global Evolution of LDS Basketball
If you think college basketball has changed drastically, wait until you hear about the Global Evolution of LDS Basketball. This happened before the introduction of millions of dollars in NIL deals.…
S10E1148 Why Every LDS Church Has Basketball Court (Matthew Bowman 1 of 4)
If you’ve ever stepped inside a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse, you likely noticed almost every LDS Church has basketball court. But have you ever wondered why basketball became the unofficial sport…
S11E1147 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 historical resilience of early…
S2E1146 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 discusses his Mormon History Association Best Book…
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Gospel Tangents Podcast has published 200 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Christianity, Documentary.
Gospel Tangents Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 35m.
