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Turner Book Contest – Polygamy Recap

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Last Monday at 9:05 PM

We’re discussing polygamy in John Turner’s Joseph Smith Biography and giving away a book!

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Welcome, everyone, to Gospel Tangents Live! Sunday, we were live, giving away a copy of John Turner’s acclaimed biography, “The Rise and Fall of an American Prophet.” I just wrapped up an amazing interview with Turner. He is a s...

Does Christ’s Church Ordain Blacks? (Dan & Ann Hatch 6 of 6)

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Last Saturday at 8:20 PM

In our final conversation with Dan and Ann Hatch of Christ’s Church, we’ll get into whether they accept black Church members. Do they ordain blacks? (Many fundamentalists reject the 1978 revelation on priesthood from Spencer W Kimball in the mainstream LDS Church.) We’ll also discuss why outsiders can’t attend priesthood meetings, solemn assemblies, and other topics.

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Unique Insights from Temple President Dan and Matron Ann Hatch

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Joseph Smith’s Arrest Leads to Death

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Last Friday at 11:40 AM

Joseph Smith’s arrest for treason in having the Nauvoo Expositor destroyed led to his death. He didn’t use habeas corpus to get out of this jam, and it cost him his life. Dr John Turner shares his reactions to Joseph’s life. Check out our conversation…

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Recklessness, Revelation, and the Power of Habeas Corpus

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Nauvoo Polygamy (John Turner 5 of 6)

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06/25/2025

We’re diving into Nauvoo polygamy & Joseph Smith’s many wives. How often did he have sexual relations with his wives? Was it less frequent than many think? John Turner attempts to answer. Check out our conversation…

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Insights into Joseph Smith’s Controversial Practice

The Nauvoo period (1839-1844) in the history of the Latter-day Saints is a...

Fanny Alger Affair/Old Major (John Turner 4 of 6)

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06/23/2025

The origins of polygamy are murky. Was there an 1831 revelation on the topic? What was the nature of the Fanny Alger relationship? We’ll also discuss Zion’s Camp, and Joseph Smith’s dog, Old Major, who caused some issues with the troops. How did Liberty Jail affect Joseph Smith & the Church? John Turner tackles these questions. Check out our conversation…

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