Best David Hamer Podcasts (2025)

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Jerald & Sandra Tanner’s Apostolic Scolding (4 of 5) 34:49

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Jerald and Sandra Tanner received an apostolic scolding by LeGrand Richards over the First Vision! By the early 1960s, Sandra and Jerald Tanner were deep into critical analysis of Mormon history, having transitioned from struggling Utah Mormons to committed followers of a Christ-focused faith centered on the Bible and the Book of Mormon. This new p…

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Exploring Body/Mind Bowen with Anne Schubert 1:04:10

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What a wonderful opportunity we have here today, speaking with Anne Schubert, who developed the Mind/Body and has been exploring Bowen for over 38 years. Anne shares with us her history of how she went from school teaching to Bowen and the development of the Mind/Body approach she has been using now for many years. We discuss the value of letting t…

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Missing 1832 First Vision Account (Sandra Tanner 3 of 6) 27:10

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Sandra Tanner discusses one of the most intriguing episodes in Mormon history: her early inquiry into the missing 1832 First Vision account. (She didn’t know it was missing at the time. The account was allegedly ripped out of the Joseph Smith journal by Church Historian Joseph Fielding Smith. This pursuit led Sandra directly into correspondence wit…

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Am I really agreeing with some physicians? 6:03

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This article from the NY Times talks about how physicians are saying we’re taking too many supplements. Here’s a short explanation of my opinion on this and what you can do instead. Article link: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/well/doctors-supplements.html?campaign_id=190&emc=edit_ufn_20251013&instance_id=164340&nl=from-the-times&regi_id=619443…

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Shocking Truth: Murderers in Celestial Kingdom? Challenging Sandra Tanner’s Faith (2/6) 42:38

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Will there be murderers in Celestial Kingdom? An Institute Teacher’s answer challenged Sandra Tanner’s faith back in the 1950s. We’ll talk about this unusual case and how it contributed to Sandra joining Pauline Hancock’s Basement Church (known as Church of Christ) in Independence Missouri. Check out our conversation… https://youtu.be/4c6tu0SYs6 Do…

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Pioneers of Criticism: Sandra Tanner, Pauline Hancock, & Quest for the Original Church of Christ (1 of 5) 38:06

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Before Stassi Cramm became the first woman to lead the Community of Christ, Pauline Hancock led the Church of Christ. Sandra Tanner was baptized in about 1960 into Pauline Hancock’s Church of Christ. We’ll discuss Pauline’s church, Sandra’s conversion and de-conversion, and more in this amazing conversation. Check it out! https://youtu.be/3V-7stAyZ…

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Decoded: GNM/GHK, EMFs & the Body’s Truth 55:45

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By Andi Locke

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How Tanners Identified Hofmann Forgery (Sandra Tanner) 1:33:52

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This is a throwback episode from 2018. Sandra & Jerald Tanner were the first to identify a Hofmann forgery. They were the first to claim the Salamander Letter was a forgery but they didn’t know it was a Hofmann forgery. Even though they didn’t suspect Mark Hofmann was the forger, they were eventually proved correct. Sandra tells how her husband Jer…

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Pregnant Possibilities: Joseph Smith’s Polygamy 2:14:44

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A presentation titled Pregnant Possibilities was given by Mark Tensmeyer, Joseph Stanford, Amanda Hendrix-Komoto, John Kidd, & myself (Rick Bennett.) This was similar to a presentation at Sunstone & John Whitmer Historical Association in August, September, & October 2025. We tackled the question on how many children Joseph Smith should have had wit…

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Goodbye, Perimenopause and Menopause Symptoms with Andi Locke Mears and Kelly Patton 58:42

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By Andi Locke

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Don’t Ask Peggy Fletcher Stack’s Opinion! (4 of 4) 0:26

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Today is Peggy Fletcher Stack’s 40th wedding anniversary. A few months ago, I asked Peggy Fletcher Stack’s opinions. Central to Peggy’s thirty-plus-year career is her unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics and objectivity. Peggy has been a religion reporter at the Salt Lake Tribune for decades, and she tells why she doesn’t like to share her …

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Living Happier, Healthier Lives with Chris Reed 1:01:14

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Hi everyone, another great interview for you today, speaking with one of the longer-standing members of the Bowen community in Australia, who was chair of the Bowen Association of Australia for 15 years and is the chair of Bowen Training Australia, he is also the voice of the Bowen Buzz Podcast. Chris and I explore his history and what took him fro…

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Community of Christ, Book of Mormon, & Future (Stassi Cramm 4 of 4) 0:48

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Community of Christ (CoC) President Stassi Cramm, the church’s first female prophet, addressed pointed questions regarding the role of the Book of Mormon, the pursuit of consensus and faithful disagreement, her prophetic vision for the church, and the ongoing debate over infant baptism. https://youtu.be/M6kOcByONr8 Don’t miss our other conversation…

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Why Kirtland Temple Sale Only Buys 5 Years of Financial Stability (Stassi Cramm 3 of 4) 35:09

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1088: Why We Sold the Kirtland Temple: A Prophet’s Perspective (Stassi Cramm 2 of 4) 27:00

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Reflections on Genetic Testing and Misdiagnoses 8:11

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An article came across my feed that talked of a little girl who fainted, and then had genetic testing. This is the story of what happened to her and her family. I’d say it’s Reason #5,692 of why it’s important to learn GNM/GHK. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Story 01:37 The Misdiagnosis and Second Opinion 02:38 Understanding Fainting and Genetic T…

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1st Female Prophet (Stassi Cramm 1 of 4) 20:56

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Stassi Cramm is the 1st female Prophet-President of the Community of Christ. I asked her to reflect back on the 1984 revelation that granted priesthood to women and her time as a lifelong member of Community of Christ. Was it hard? Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/OjtLJ-FG988Don't miss our other conversations with Stassi: https://gospe…

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Exploring Fascia Therapy BTPA interview Steven Goldstein 1:10:44

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Hi everyone, I have another exciting interview with you today with a real master of fascial work, Steven Goldstein. Steven has been in professional practice for almost 40 years now, starting in massage and holistic medicine in the 1980's and then developing a specialism for Integrative Fascia Release from the 90's with over 30 years of teaching fas…

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JWHA Recap 2025-Whirlwind Trip to John Whitmer Historical Association Conference! 30:00

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Here is my JWHA recap 2025! I'll show photos and give my reactions to the award winners! Check it out!Don’t miss our other Tangent Trips! https://gospeltangents.com/mormon_history/gt-trips/Copyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights Reservedhttps://youtu.be/NL_LkWQBApkFresh off the plane from Kansas City, I wanted to share a recap of my fantastic, al…

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Overcoming Addiction through Bowen Technique with Kathryn Hamer 53:05

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Hi everyone, todays interview has got to be one of the most powerful and moving stories I've heard regarding Bowen Technique. Today we are speaking with College of Bowen tutor and Mindfulness teacher Kathryn Hamer. Kathryn shares her incredible story of how she started to have Bowen from her mum, also a Bowen practitioner, for the advanced carpal t…

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Mourning at Mountain Meadows (Going on a Tangent) 49:43

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Today marks 168 years since the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Following last year’s JWHA conference in St George, Utah, I drove by the 4 monuments to the tragedy. Here is an in-depth account of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, an "unspeakable tragedy" that occurred on September 11, 1857. This episode is a somber reflection on this event, along with a co…

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Temples & Truman: Independence, Missouri’s Historic Legacy (Going on a Tangent) 49:49

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Come along with me on a walking tour of Independence, Missouri! We’ll explore the historic Temple Lot Church (Hedrickites) and look at rare photographs from the Great Depression, when attempts were made to build the Jackson County Temple on the very cornerstones Joseph Smith laid in 1831. We’ll also stop by the Stone Church, the oldest church in Mi…

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JFS Book Give Away 2025! 42:17

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Unannounced LiveGospel Tangents recently surprised viewers with an unannounced live stream including a JFS book giveaway. This is a "late night edition" that offers a whirlwind update on my extensive travels, upcoming interviews, and even some "breaking news" from the Temple Lot Church. Despite a busy travel schedule and a significant backlog of vi…

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Apostle & 70 Bust LDS Myths (Hamer & MacKay) 1:53:22

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This is a rebroadcast of my 2018 interview with John Hamer & Lachlan MacKay from the Community of Christ. They'll bust some LDS myths about the Kirtland Temple, Word of Wisdom, Alice Cooper, and more! Check it out!https://youtu.be/NjnkS1Y-tlsCopyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no content may be reproduced with…

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Historic Vote! Stassi Cramm 1st Female Prophet-Pres of CoC! 10:09

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History was made Sunday night in Independence, Missouri. The Community of Christ gathered for the election and ordination of the 1st female prophet president in Community of Christ. It was a a momentous occasion. The focus of the event was Stassi Cramm, who was anticipated to take on this significant leadership role, following Steven Veazey’s retir…

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Why RLDS Finances are STILL in Trouble (John Hamer 6 of 6) 0:42

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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 keep the church afloat for about five years. Historian John Hamer joins us to explain why he thinks the deal could have been much better, why he’s dis…

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How John Hamer Changed RLDS Succession History (5 of 6) 38:28

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Imposter Syndrome and the Business of Bowen Technique with Sharon Schofield 59:16

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I have another really interesting episode for you here today with Bowen Practitioner and Life Coach Sharon Scholfield, who has over 35 years of experience in HR, training, coaching and career guidance. Sharon has found she is especially good at working with people with neurodiversity and offers coaching calls and support as well as helping practiti…

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RLDS-Temple Lot Competition (John Hamer 4 of 6) 47:35

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John Hamer makes the surprising argument that the Auditorium is, in fact, a Community of Christ temple on the Temple Lot! This is a claim even many RLDS members have never heard. Why does he say this? It ties back to the unfinished temple project of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot), also known as the Hedrickites. For a time, the two churches were …

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How Sidney Rigdon Still Affects LDS Succession (John Hamer 3 of 6) 53:24

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The struggle for leadership of the LDS Church between Sidney Rigdon and Brigham Young still echoes today. One lasting outcome is the practice of dissolving the First Presidency at the prophet’s death—a move meant to underscore that Rigdon was never recognized as Joseph Smith’s rightful successor. Historian John Hamer of the Community of Christ join…

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Controversial RLDS Beliefs (John Hamer 2 of 6) 47:25

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We'll discuss controversial RLDS beliefs with John Hamer, a Seventy with the Community of Christ. We're focusing on the 1844 succession crisis, its lasting impact on both the LDS and Community of Christ (formerly RLDS) churches. He's the co-author of Scattering of the Saints: Schism Within Mormonism. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion!https://y…

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Sunstone 50’s Restoration Churches (John Hamer 1 of 6) 31:43

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I’m excited to welcome John Hamer back to the show. John is a Seventy in the Community of Christ and a remarkable historian of Restoration Churches. Earlier this month, he was in Utah for the 50th Anniversary of Sunstone, and today we’ll be talking about the many ways to Mormon, including some of the Restoration Churches/schismatic groups that were…

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Podiatry and Bowen Technique with Mitchel Mosher 57:39

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Hi everyone, I've got another great interview for you today, with holistic podiatrist and Bowen practitioner Mitchel Mosher, who is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Mitchel is celebrating 30yrs of Bowen Therapy this year after being taught by Milton Albrecht. He's the author of the book "Bowen Therapy: A Complete Practitioner's Guide" We ex…

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Sonia Johnson Is Different Kind of Lesbian (Chris Talbot 4 of 4) 0:43

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Following the dissolution of her marriage, Sonia Johnson came up with her own view of gender essentialism and had some lesbian relationships. Was she bisexual, or a political lesbian? Dr Chris Talbot explains. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/glgWdkMlcJ8Don’t miss our other episodes with Dr Chris Talbot! https://gospeltangents.com/peop…

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Unraveling the 1838 Mormon Missouri War: Insights from Historian Steven LeSueur 2:48:33

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This is a rebroadcast. The 1838 Mormon Missouri War remains a pivotal and often tragic chapter in Latter-day Saint history. We’re revisiting an interview with Steven LeSueur, an esteemed historian and author of what is considered by many to be the definitive book on the conflict, "The 1838 Mormon War in Missouri.” LeSueur, who sadly passed away in …

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Mormons, Shootouts, & Outlaws: Wild West Murder of Frank LeSueur 1:17:50

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This is a re-broadcast of my 2023 interview with Steve LeSueur. Unfortunately Steve passed away from pancreatic cancer on July 1, 2025.Mormons were part of the untamed world of the Wild West—complete with outlaws, shootouts, and the kind of drama you'd expect straight out of a western film. In this episode, Steve LeSueur shares the gripping story o…

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Exploring Beaver Island (3 of 3) 14:28

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Come see the site where James Strang was killed as we explore the captivating history of Beaver Island, a unique gem in Lake Michigan, especially its ties to James Strang and his Mormon community.https://youtu.be/xdnR28tTeEsDon’t miss our other conversations about Strangism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/strangites/Copyright © 2025Gospel…

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Bringing Bowen Technique to the Highlands and Islands with Annie Hall 1:03:05

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I am really excited to bring you another great interview in our series of discussions with Bowen Teachers from around the world, today we bring you this really interesting discussion with College of Bowen Studies Introduction Course Tutor Annie Hall. Annie's story is unique in that she lives on a fairly small island off the coast of Scotland UK, th…

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Tour of Beaver Island (2 of 3) 35:29

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See what a local historian thinks about James Strang as we tour the town of St James on Beaver Island, Michigan. Check out the conversation!https://youtu.be/wBl1C55HoyYDon’t miss our other conversations about Strangism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/strangites/Copyright © 2025Gospel TangentsAll Rights ReservedExcept for book reviews, no …

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Going on a Tangent: Beaver Island (1 of 3) 20:34

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Come along on this journey to Beaver Island, where James Strang was crowned King! We'll learn more about this early Mormon prophet. I’m taking you on a journey to Beaver Island, Michigan, a place central to the intriguing story of James Strang and his followers. You don't want to miss this!https://youtu.be/MPrutzK6ljQDon’t miss our other conversati…

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Should BYU Be Renamed Over Slavery? (Paul Reeve/Christopher Rich) 0:47

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Should BYU be renamed Over Slavery? Many argue that BYU should be renamed since slavery was legalized in Utah? Bishop Abraham Smoot also owned slaves and his name is on the Smoot Administration Building. What do BYU alumni Paul Reeve & Christopher Rich think of this proposal?https://youtu.be/L3pHOIv6DIsDon’t miss our other conversations with Paul R…

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Strangite Priesthood-Beaver Island Preview Gary Weber (5 of 6) 0:28

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Recently, I had the fascinating opportunity to delve into the beliefs practices, and Strangite priesthood views with Gary Weber of the Strangite Church, a lesser-known branch of Mormonism. This discussion sheds light on many intriguing aspects of their faith, highlighting both commonalities and distinct differences from the more widely known LDS (L…

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Strangite Women Hold Priesthood, Saturday Worship (Gary Weber 4 of 6) 23:24

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Welcome to an exploration of one of the most distinctive branches of Mormonism: the Strangite Church. We will discuss Strangite women's role in priesthood. While many are familiar with the larger Latter-day Saint movements, the Strangites offer a fascinating glimpse into different interpretations and practices rooted in early Restorationism. Based …

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Strangite Mormon Beliefs on Polygamy, Baptism for the Dead & More (Gary Weber 3 of 6) 21:24

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Gary Weber, a member of the Strangite Church, shared unique insights into their doctrines, including polygamy, baptism for the dead, and their distinctive interpretation of the "stick of Judah" prophecy.https://youtu.be/_e1Zm605gtE 0:00 Distinctive Stance on Polygamy The Strangite Church believes that polygamy is an eternal principle and can be acc…

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The Neurological Approach to Bowen - Interview with Jun Chow 1:07:05

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Welcome to the next of our exciting interviews with Bowen Teachers from around the world. Today I have a great interview with Bowen College UK teacher Jun Chow to look as his CPD workshop the Neurological Approach to Bowen. Jun takes us through his history, starting with his degree in Animal Science and his ideas of working with horses and how that…

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Meet a Strangite Mormon (Gary Weber 2 of 6) 22:00

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It’s always fun to talk to someone from the Strangite Church, officially known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) Based in Burlington, Wisconsin, this branch of the Latter-day Saint movement offers a distinctive perspective on the succession of Joseph Smith and the ongoing divine restoration.https://youtu.be/RUL8rF0hb4US…

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Remembering Lynne Whitesides 1:10:27

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This is a re-broadcast of my 2023 interview with Lynne Whitesides. She passed away from pneumonia/leukemia on July 7, 2025. We miss her.Lynne Whitesides was the first person punished in the September Six. She shares her story of why she wasn't excommunicated, who was involved, and where she is on her spiritual journey. Check out our conversation...…

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Historic Tour in Voree, Wisconsin (Gary Weber 1 of 5) 26:59

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Join us on a fascinating journey to Voree/Burlington, Wisconsin, to explore the unique history and beliefs of a Latter-day Saint group often referred to as the Strangites. This isn't the commonly known LDS Church; rather, it's a distinct branch founded by James Strang. He started a rival Mormon Church in Voree/Burlington, Wisconsin back in 1844 and…

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Temples, Travels, & Timely Insights! 43:12

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I've visited some temples recently! "Gospel Tangents" recently hosted a surprise live session, a "late night unannounced edition," much to the delight of its "night owl" viewers. I shared a whirlwind of Temples, Travels, updates, upcoming content, and even some breaking news from various Restorationist traditions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw_…

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What was Left out of 2nd Class Saints? (Matt Harris 6 of 6) 28:57

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Matt Harris told me that only 30% of his research went into his book "2nd Class Saints" due to space restrictions. What was left out? We'll find out and also get a preview of his upcoming biography of Hugh B Brown. Check out our conversation...https://youtu.be/fQBhV5kMdZ4Don't miss our other conversations with Matt: https://gospeltangents.com/peopl…