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Polygamy Conference Controversies & Recap 2026
Journal of Mormon Polygamy Conference
Here is a recap of the major highlights, controversies, and presentations. https://youtu.be/IekJUmx5qK4The 1886 John Taylor Revelation
I was part of a panel discussing the 1886 John Taylor revelation, which was recently released by the Church History Library. This revelation was received around September 27, 1886, while President Taylor was in hiding from U.S. government officials due to the Edmunds Act. The original manuscript was discovered written in pencil in Taylor’s desk by his son, Apostle John W. Taylor, while settling his estate in 1887. The interpretation of this document ca...Why Janice Allred StaysWhy I Stay: Three Decades in the Pews as an Excommunicated Member
Janice Allred was excommunicated just over 30 years ago, but still attends the LDS Church!!! Why? She will talk about why she stays, and offer advice to others on how to stay if they want to. We’ll discuss how it affects her family, her testimony, and we’ll even dive into why current polygamy revisionists are getting into trouble with LDS Church leaders. Check out our conversation!
Why I Stay: Three Decades in the Pews as an Excommunicated Member
What does it look like to remain dedicated to a faith community that has form...
Temple Lot Mystery and Otto Fetting (Daniel Malone 2 of 3)
We focus heavily on the turbulent history of the physical temple lot in Independence, Missouri, and the controversial figure of apostle Otto Fetting. Daniel Malone, a Sunday school teacher for the Church of Christ (Temple Lot) gives his insights.
Don’t miss our other conversations on Hedrickites: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/Hedrickites/
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The 1920s Influx and a Changing Church
During the 1920s, the RLDS Church experienced a major schism over “supreme directional control,” which led to a massive influx of former RLDS mem...
Exploring Church of Christ (Temple Lot) with Daniel Malone (1 of 3 Rare interview)
I was able to get a rare interview with a member of the Church of Christ (Temple Lot.) Daniel Malone is an adult Sunday school teacher for the church in Independence, Missouri. He provides a candid look into the history and theology of the organization, often historically referred to as the “Hedrickites.”
Don’t miss our other conversations on Hedrickites: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/Hedrickites/
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Scripture and the Book of Commandments
The Church of Christ grounds its doctrine strictly in the King Ja...
Testing the Credibility of Mormon Polygamy Theories (Jesse James 5 of 5)
What are the questions you should ask your polygamy theories, both traditional and skeptic/revisionist? Dr Jesse James is a research psychologist and you’ll want to take notes! Check out our conversation…
Don’t miss our other conversations with Dr Jesse James: https://gospeltangents.com/people/jesse-james/
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