Person Interviewed: Jonathan Stapley

The Mormon Priestess and Ordain Women (Part 3)

[paypal-donation] In our next conversation with Dr. Jonathan Stapley, we’ll talk about the Mormon idea of a priestess. Of course, that inevitably leads to a discussion of the Ordain Women movement. Would it be acceptable

June 13, 2018 No Comments

Women, Healers in LDS Temples

In the 19th and early 20th century, there are many examples Mormon women healers. These women used to lay hands on the sick. By what power did they do this? GT: I remember as a priest

June 10, 2018 No Comments

Introduction to the Power of Godliness

Welcome to Gospel Tangents, the best source for Mormon history, science, and theology. I’d like to introduce Dr. Jonathan Stapley. He has written a new book called the Power of Godliness, which talks about LDS

June 8, 2018 No Comments

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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.