*Hot Seat 2: Kurt Francom (4 of 4)
It’s always fun to put Kurt Francom on the hot seat. What does he think about girls passing the sacrament like boys? Is Christian Nationalism a problem in the LDS Church? Check out our conversation
It’s always fun to put Kurt Francom on the hot seat. What does he think about girls passing the sacrament like boys? Is Christian Nationalism a problem in the LDS Church? Check out our conversation
Some people trust in God, but God either leaves them hanging, or answers in a way they don’t understand. Are some disappointed in God? Others are quite lax in their religious devotion. Should God be
In LDS Culture, we are constantly told to keep ourselves pure so that the Holy Ghost can dwell within us, that somehow sin separates us from the Holy Spirit. But there are cases where the
Kurt Francom is the author of “Is God Disappointed in Me?” He says God is never disappointed in us and embraces grace. But did he go too far? Is orthodox Kurt Francom spouting heresy? Check
Sometimes very active people quit coming to church. What are the causes of that? In our next conversation with David Ostler, he tells us what people do that ostracize active members. GT: I think
David Ostler is the author of “Bridges: Ministering to Those Who Question.” This book is designed for LDS Leaders to better understand a faith crisis, and how to help members in their wards and stakes
In November 2015, the Church issued the PoX, or Policy of Exclusion. The Exclusion Policy prevents children of gay parents from being baptized or further ordination in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
If you have young children around, you may want to save this episode for later, as we frankly discuss sexual matters. This American Life, an NPR podcast, recently discussed LDS bishops asking young teens what some
Kurt Francom recently interviewed David Ostler on his podcast about faith crisis research Ostler has done regarding reasons why people quit coming to church. Is there a disconnect between what leaders believe and what these
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.