LDS Theology: Polygamy

Ouija boards, Spiritualism, Manifesto, & Endowments for the Dead

You’ve probably heard lots of ghost stories, Ouija boards, and other supernatural phenomenon. I was surprised to hear Dr. Richard Bennett, a BYU professor of

RickB April 16, 2017

3 New Paperbacks!

If you’re interested in “real” books, I’ve got 3 new titles on paperback. (I’m testing the waters on paperback.) These are available at Amazon, and

RickB April 3, 2017

Elijah’s Visit & the Sealing Keys

The vision of Elijah is one of the most important Church history events in all of the Doctrine & Covenants. It’s the vision where Elijah

RickB March 18, 2017

Mark Staker

Kirtland Era Polygamy

This is not your typical polygamy conversation. How did polygamy get started in the LDS Church? Dr. Mark Staker has a very interesting theory: he

RickB March 7, 2017

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Rick Bennett, Host of Gospel Tangents

Rick Bennett is the friendly, independent historian at the heart of Gospel Tangents LDS Podcast: The Best Source for Mormon History, Science, and Theology. When he isn't interviewing Mormon scholars, prophets, and others, he is teaching math and statistics at Utah Valley University. He also freelances as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries, as well as in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah.