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We're continuing our discussion about Israelite/Canaanite religion with TikTok star Dan McClellan. Is it true God had a wife? When did Israel become monotheistic? (Later than you think!) We'll also talk about God's consort. Was her name Asherah? Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/n-Xq-Q6XzO0 transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Dr Dan McClellan is an Old Testament TikTok star! Was Abraham a monotheist? We're going to take a deep dive into the Bible, and find out what some scholars believe about the Bible that are different than you probably heard at Church. You won't want to miss this conversation. Check it out! https://youtu.be/40TL5KH0AQg transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Rick Bennett went on a walking tour of Independence, MO with Matthew Turner. They found 14 Mormon historical markers ranging from the first landowner in Independence (Jacob Flournoy) to Governor Boggs' now torn-down house. I'll show you where some of the most tumultuous places were in Independence as we tour sites identified by the Missouri-Mormon Frontier Foundation.  Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/M-dm0VAB1Jo transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Congrats to Janine Bean for winning "Let's Talk about Race & Priesthood!" Also register for the upcoming conferences. JWHA Business Meeting is actually April 21, 2023.

As we conclude our conversation with Dr Paul Reeve, he tells how the 1978 revelation affected Black Women as well. We'll briefly review Jane Manning James attempt to get temple blessings, as well as find other women seeking sealing blessings. We'll also talk about how Joseph F Smith closed opportunities for blacks, and both David O McKay & Spencer Kimball's reopening opportunities. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/iQeFR6aTVJQ transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission 1:02:04 How Deep Into the Ban? 1:07:13 Rapid Fire Questions About Book 1:10:08 Orson Pratt Rejects Curse of Cain 1:12:35 Death of Elijah Abel 1:16:03 Jane James' Attempt at Temple Blessings 1:17:18 Joseph F Smith Solidifies Restrictions 1:18:27 Pres McKay Period 1:21:25 How 1978 Revelation Affected Black Women 1:22:29 Addressing Lingering Justifications of Ban transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

The One Drop Rule was used to justify slavery and segregation in America. Unfortunately, it seeped into the LDS Church in the form of a ban on blacks from priesthood and temple ordinances. But did Brigham Young use the word in his famous 1852 speech to the Utah Legislature? Paul Reeve says no. Find out more in our next conversation..... https://youtu.be/OzVtpb8pfxw transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission 29:01 Russell Dewey Richie 39:33 Black Pete 44:45 One Drop Rule 46:59 Hardest Book Paul Has Written 54:34 Wilford Woodruff "One Drop" Problem transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

I'm happy to have Dr Paul Reeve back on the show! We'll talk about the earliest black Mormons who did and did not hold the priesthood. Paul has a new book published by Deseret Book titled "Let's Talk About Race and Priesthood." He will introduce the book and discuss his amazing website called "Century of Black Mormons."  It will include not only famous ones like Elijah Abel, but others you haven't heard of like his son Moroni Abel. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/jWGxwREuH3g transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission 0:00 Intro to Isaac Manning 6:46 Century of Black Mormons 10:02 Isaac Van Meter 11:57 Joseph Ball 16:43 Walker Lewis 19:14 Enoch Lewis 20:26 Moroni Abel 22:20 Elijah Abel III 26:50 Warner McCary transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Greg Louder is our winner of "The Burning Book!" Plus I have a few announcements about upcoming guests and me speaking in April! https://youtu.be/ohXbgYLoibM

Since Dr Jason Olson is a religious studies major, I couldn't wait to ask him some Bible questions. Is he a literalist? Are some prophets mythical? Where does he stand on issues like the Documentary Hypothesis? Is Noah's flood global, local, or mythical?  We'll also talk about the rise of anti-Semitism. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/-BThbp0wMWM Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

As Jason Olson returned from his mission, he was still conflicted on LDS/Jewish dating. He decided to return to BYU to finish his studies, and studied Hebrew. He discusses some heated discussions about Israel-Palestian relations, and decided to continue his studies at Brandeis University. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/op_O6zThUDo All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

We continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Olson. He details his baptism and LDS mission, and how he continues to wrestle over his dual Jewish & Mormon identities. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/tx3LEGWAw9Q Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Dr Jason Olson is author of a new memoir called "The Burning Book." He details his Jewish upbringing, and how he became interested in the LDS Church. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/09kTpvALOw0 Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

In our final conversation with historian Vickie Speek, she'll talk about the James Strang's death, and how the role of prophet & apostle did not continue in the Strangite Church. She also shares how learning about James Strang adversely affected her testimony of Joseph Smith. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/GQT6x3xKo2U Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Vickie Speek is here to talk about Strangite temple ceremonies, and the introduction of polygamy among the Strangites. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/6lWX3IJaFUI Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Vickie Speek continues our conversation about James Strang, an early rival to Brigham Young. Strang gained some famous Strangites to his movement. He was successful in gaining some influential converts like Martin Harris & William Smith. Who else joined? Vickie will share that, as well as information on Strangite temple practices and other scriptures produced by James Strang called the Book of the Law of the Lord. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/qY02Tb-POWg Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Vickie Speek is the premier expert on the life of James Strang, an early Mormon leader. We'll talk about Strang's vision, calling as a prophet, the plates and revelations he was involved with, and whether they might have been forged. You won't want to miss this conversation.  Check it out... https://youtu.be/0qx_m5TJkzw Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Dr Kyle Beshears dives into James Strang's wives and concubines. We'll learn about a cross-dressing polygamist wife, and about James Strang's life. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/29wBDWpLUik Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Mormons & Baptists often clash, but Dr Kyle Bashears is one of those cool Baptist Pastors you don't run across every day. It turns out that Kyle completed his masters thesis and Ph.D. dissertation on Mormon topics! Kyle will discuss his thesis on the Book of Mormon and will discuss one area he thinks the Book of Mormon lacks in emphasis. Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/Lje_wbY1w90 Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

We're switching gears and talking about an interesting topic: biblical giants! Did they come to America? Adam Stokes is an apostle for the Assured Way Church, and he discusses how his beliefs about giants also help him support the Heartland Theory of Book of Mormon. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/eTKC9fcAsAs Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Adam Stokes is not only an apostle for Church of Jesus Christ - The Assured Way of the Lord, but he has a divinity degree from Yale University. Does his scholarship training conflict with biblical literalism? How does he balance the competing ideas? We're going to talk about Biblical Scholarship vs Literalism. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/iYwcr7hSwog Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.