For this GT Live! show, we’ll announce contest winners for Kurt Francom’s book, the Manti Temple, and my visit to polygamist communities on the Utah-Arizona border. https://youtube.com/live/DRurZvvPLgE저자 RickB

In our conclusion, we’re talking about the Gospel of the Brother of Jared, and why Rosalynde prefers reading to podcasts! Check out our conversation. Sign up for our free newsletter at gospeltangents.com/newsletter to hear the conclusion…. https://youtu.be/gBD-U5qLqhA Don’t miss our other conversations with Rosalynde: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

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/newletter https://youtu.be/UpiJBY4Gdiw Don’t miss our other conversations with Kurt: …

Some people trust in God, but God either leaves them hanging, or answers in a way they don’t understand. Are some disappointed in God? Others are quite lax in their religious devotion. Should God be Disappointed in some? Kurt Francom answers. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/GrCpDaAfw6o Don’t miss our other conversations with Kurt: http…

In LDS Culture, we are constantly told to keep ourselves pure so that the Holy Ghost can dwell within us, that somehow sin separates us from the Holy Spirit. But there are cases where the Holy Ghost ministered to clearly sinful people. How do we explain that? Does God dwell in unholy temples? Kurt Francom will tackle that question. Check out our co…

Kurt Francom is the author of “Is God Disappointed in Me?” He says God is never disappointed in us and embraces grace. But did he go too far? Is orthodox Kurt Francom spouting heresy? Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/zRMArlcd3CQ Don’t miss our other conversations with Kurt: https://gospeltangents.com/people/kurt-francom/ transcript to f…

We’re going to be discussing Mormons and crime. Steve Mayfield passed away on March 30, 2024. This interview is from 2018 where we discussed his collection of Mormon crime, both good guys and bad guys. For example, did you know that it was a Mormon FBI agent who arrested Patty Hearst following her participation of a bank robbery? We’ll also discuss…

Some people think the Exodus story is more myth than real. How does George Potter explain it? Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/gSCdnTgtgQw Don’t miss our other conversations with George: https://gospeltangents.com/people/george-potter/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no …

The Bible talks about the 12 Springs of Moses for the 12 Tribes of Israel. George Potter has found them in Saudi Arabia. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/C98VYjaXF10 Don’t miss our other conversations with George: https://gospeltangents.com/people/george-potter/ transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved E…

Where is the real Mt Sinai? Is it in Arabia? Most believe it is not the traditional site on the Sinai Peninsula. There are at least 13 possible sites for the real Mt Sinai. George Potter believes it is in Saudi Arabia, and gives his reasons for this. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/upjTItr7grE Don’t miss our other conversations with Ge…

What's the role of grace in atonement of Christ? Dr Diedre Green & Dr Eric Huntsman will weigh in. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/WrtSMaC8ox8Don’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/atonement/transcript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book review…

Is Gethsemane part of the atonement of Christ? Many LDS say yes, while Protestants generally say no. What do Diedre Green & Eric Huntsman say? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/b5UDmyEDQ98Don’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/atonement/transcript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel Tange…

We're going to dive into some other atonement theories, including womanist views? Is that the same thing as feminist? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/4Zrf7wL3sbcDon’t miss our other conversations about atonement: https://gospeltangents.com/lds_theology/atonement/transcript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExc…

Some people object to penal substitution as a model for atonement. Why does God require the death of Jesus? Is that part of a loving or a vengeful God? Dr Diedre Green & Dr Eric Huntsman weigh in on the pros and cons of penal substitution. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/FremIKcy8vwDon’t miss our other conversations about atonement: h…

It's Holy Week! Yesterday was Palm Sunday and we're going to talk about Christ's Atonement with Dr Diedre Green & Dr Eric Huntsman and their new book "Latter-day Perspectives on Atonement." There are various models to talk about Christ's sacrifice and we'll dive deep into that and discuss how grace ties in. Check out our conversation...https://yout…

This is a rebroadcast of our interview with Dr Terryl Givens. Back in 2022, we discussed several atonement theories in connection with Gene England, who wasn't a fan of penal substitution. With this being Holy Week, this is a good intro to atonement theology as we get ready to discuss Dr Diedre Green & Dr Eric Huntsman's book called "Latter-day Per…

Rick held a livestream to discuss Lehi's ocean crossing & possible routes to the Promised Land for Lehi. It seems an Atlantic Crossing is much more likely than a Pacific Crossing, and we'll discuss why. Check out our conversation...저자 RickB

Did you know Tunisia is one of America's oldest friends, dating back to George Washington? Eryj Ben Sassi tells more about Tunisia's diplomatic relations with America and her future plans with the Heartland Research Group. Check out our conversation...And don't forget to turn into the Livestream on Friday! We'll talk more about Philip Beale.https:/…

Tunisia has the oldest synagogue outside Israel. Does it have Book of Mormon ties? Eryj Ben Sassi discusses, Tarshish, Tunisia, & the Book of Mormon character Mulek and how he may have come to Tunisia on his way to North America. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/Rlu29qls_DQDon't miss our other segments with Eryj! https://gospeltangent…

Eryj Ben Sassi is the Founder & President of Association Didon of Carthage in Tunisia. She believes that ancient Phoenicians came from North Africa to North America in 600 BC. In February she came to Washington, DC for a diplomatic reception to strengthen ties with the Heartland Research Group. We'll discuss more about her group and why she believe…

What was discovered at Hawn's Mill? Archaeologist Paul Debarthe from the Community of Christ details musket balls, and why he refuses to find the well where 17 men at boys were buried following the massacre at Hawn's Mill. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/dakb9xavIXwtranscript to followCopyright © 2023Gospel TangentsAll Rights Reserved…

Rick Bennett discusses the Q&A given by Community of Christ leaders earlier this week and shares photos from some of the properties in Nauvoo sold to the LDS Church last week. He also answers viewer questions. Check out our conversation...https://youtube.com/live/2gfppMuScRItranscript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcep…

Has the Community of Christ moved away from the Book of Mormon? We'll ask that question to Pastor Brittany Mangelson of the Community of Christ here in Salt Lake City. We'll also talk about the new female prophet, Stassi Cramm who will be replacing Steven Veazey. Finally, we'll ask about how Brittany's conversion affected her LDS family. Check out …

Unlike the LDS Church where unanimity is almost an article of faith, the Community of Christ has an official church position on faithful disagreement. The Church has a long history of disagreement and we'll even allude to the Milk Strippings story, where the Standing High Council ruled against Thomas Marsh, pres of the Quorum of 12 Apostles. The Co…

In the LDS Church it is routine to ordain teenagers to be deacons, teachers, and priests. In the Community of Christ, these roles are filled by adults. How are the roles different? We'll talk about that with Community of Christ pastor Brittany Mangelson. We'll also talk about the roles of Seventies in the two churches. Check out our conversation...…

Unlike the LDS Church, the Community of Christ has open baptism from other Christian churches as long as the person was at least 8 years old at the time of baptism. We'll talk more about the move to change baptism requirements and discuss priesthood ordination. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/uBYWtBogU_ADon’t miss our other conversat…

Brittany Mangelson is the Pastor for the Community of Christ in Salt Lake City. We'll discuss her conversion to Community of Christ, the difference between a pastor & a bishop, and her podcast called Project Zion. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/npZWOdCChxQDon’t miss our other conversations with Josh: https://gospeltangents.com/peopl…

Rick B held a livestream video discussing the purchase of the Kirtland Temple by the LDS Church this week. Of course, there is a lot of interest in the temple. We'll talk about that and the other properties included in the transaction, including the Nauvoo properties, and several important artifactshttps://youtube.com/live/7FSCM92meOEtranscript to …

What takeaways does David Boice have from attending more than 104 churches? The author and host of 52 Churches in 52 Weeks will tell us, and also tell us what ideas he has for a future project. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/KGzeAPw4czAtranscript to followCopyright © 2023Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no …

What's the Difference between LDS, CoC, & Bickertonite General Conferences? Is it a week long like CoC? Every 6 months like LDS? A combination? Evangelist Josh Gehly will tell us more. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/mV7EZEW1V90Don’t miss our other conversations with Josh: https://gospeltangents.com/people/josh-gehlytranscript to foll…

I was surprised to discover that the Church of Jesus Christ is neither Trinitarian nor Godhead when it comes to the nature of God? What do they believe? Evangelist Josh Gehly gives both official and personal beliefs. Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/U2xttRWHLw4Don’t miss our other conversations with Josh: https://gospeltangents.com/pe…

What's it like to attend a Bickertonite Church service? Rick Bennett (LDS) & Josh Gehly (Bickertonite) share their experiences attending the Church of Jesus Christ. Did you know that each week, they ask the congregation if they would like to receive a blessing by laying on of hands? Find out more in our next conversation...https://youtu.be/U6c4aoMb…

The Church of Jesus Christ based in Monongahela, PA allows for limited female priesthood ordination of women. We'll discuss women's roles with Josh Gehly, an evangelist in the church and discuss Bickertonite Church structure. Is an Evangelist similar to the LDS calling of Seventy? We'll also discuss differences in baptismal practices. Check out our…

Josh Gehly gives a non-LDS Defense of the Book of Mormon. He is an Evangelist (what LDS would call a Seventy) of the Church of Jesus Christ based in Monongahela, PA, and shares his book, "Witnessing Miracles" which deals with a defense of the Book of Mormon. He even takes on Dan Vogel! We'll talk more about his church, and find out of this "non-Mor…

Josh Gehly is an evangelist from the Church of Jesus Christ. His church dates back to the days of Sidney Rigdon and is sometimes called the Bickertonite Church. Josh has written a new book "Witnessing Miracles" that provides evidence for both the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Book of Mormon. We'll get acquainted with Josh and his book. Check…

We'll find out more about the backgrounds of murder victims Gus Gibbons & Steve LeSueur. Were they Nauvoo pioneers? We'll also find out that Butch Cassidy grew up in a small Utah town (Circleville), although it seems that Mormonism didn't really take with him. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/VzKpjBEeyzotranscript to followCopyright © …

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…

We're going to dive into Utah's decade of black and Indian slavery, and I'll ask Mauli Bonner some hard questions. Should Mormons think about renaming buildings at BYU who have ties to slavery? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/vkZKWN9MAM0Don’t miss our other conversations with Mauli: https://gospeltangents.com/people/mauli-bonnertransc…

As we close #BlackHistoryMonth here in February, I wanted to introduce you to an amazing Grammy Award-Winning artist and flimmaker Mauli Bonner. We'll discuss his award-winning film, "His Name is Green Flake" about the first black Mormon slave who entered the Utah Territory before even Brigham Young! Mauli is a Grammy Award-winning artist and we'll…

As we conclude our conversation with the first member of the Sept Six, Lynne Whitesides, I asked her about her spirutality now. It's a long way from Mormonism. We also discusses her family's reaction to her church discipline. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/QN2fSsHQj_gDon't miss our other conversations with Lynne! https://www.youtube.…

In the final part of our conversation with Dr Michael Austin, Provost at Snow College and author of "Testimony of 2 Nations," we'll discuss Mormon Studies groups, including the history of Dialogue, MHA, JWHA, Sunstone, and other Mormon Studies organizations. We'll also discuss the history of LDS Colleges in Utah. Check out our conversation by signi…

Some scholars have claimed that people like Nephi are unreliable narrators. That is Nephi makes himself look better than he probably was. Dr Michael Austin believes Alma was an unreliable narrator as well. We'll look further into Michael's book, "Testimony of 2 Nations." Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/zrM2uPqKKGIDon’t miss our other …

There are many different ways to approach the Book of Mormon. Dr Michael Austin is Mormon Studies scholar and Provost at Snow College. In his new book, "Testimony of 2 Nations," he discusses 4 ways scholars have approached the Book of Mormon & the Bible. Does these books need to be historical to study them? Check out our conversation...https://yout…

In our final discussion with Bob Roylance, he'll discuss the kings of Tikal as another evidence of the Book of Mormon on the Yucatan. We'll also discuss a tough problem: DNA. How will Bob handle that? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/j5x5600Cuwgtranscript to followCopyright © 2023Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book review…

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 to our free newsletter at gospeltangents.com…

We're going to dive into Matthew 7 to discuss more LDS Temple theology. Dave talks about approaching the veil in Matthew 7. Does it match with the Book of Mormon? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/1oqDbbW4qXoDon’t miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-john-butler/transcript to followCopyright ©…

Dave Butler continues to look at the Bible for temple texts, and says the Lord's Prayer is another example. Why does he think so? Check out our conversation....https://youtu.be/_h9eT3Wy1ngDon’t miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-john-butler/transcript to followCopyright © 2024Gospel TangentsAll Rights R…

Are temple oaths consistent with Matthew where Jesus said we shouldn't swear oaths? Dave Butler answers that question and discusses veiling at the temple for women, and the significance of temple clothing. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/_oULsYcD-TYDon’t miss our other conversations with David: https://gospeltangents.com/people/david-…

Dave Butler says the Sermon on the Mount is a temple text! Are temple oaths consistent with Matthew where Jesus said we shouldn't swear oaths? Dave Butler answers that question and discusses veiling at the temple for women, and the significance of temple clothing. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/ENyEJAQbLQsDon’t miss our other convers…

In Denver Snuffer's book "The Second Comforter," Denver claimed he knew how to see Jesus. We also call our temples "The House of the Lord." Is it possible to see Jesus in the temple, or even outside the temple as Denver claims? Dave Butler weighs in on that. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/nwmSqygIXYgDon’t miss our other conversations…