Person Interviewed: Michael Austin

Dr Michael Austin discusses Mormon Studies groups including MHA, JWHA, Sunstone, Dialogue, and more.

Looking at MHA, Dialogue, JWHA, Sunstone & Mormon Studies (Michael Austin 3 of 3)

In the final part of our conversation with Dr Michael Austin, Provost at Snow College and author of “Testimony of 2 Nations,” we’ll discuss Mormon Studies groups, including the history of Dialogue, MHA, JWHA, Sunstone,

February 19, 2024 No Comments

Book of Mormon

Is Alma Unreliable Narrator?

Some scholars have claimed that people like Nephi are unreliable narrators. That is Nephi makes himself look better than he probably was. Dr Michael Austin believes Alma was an unreliable narrator as well. We’ll look

February 16, 2024 No Comments

Book of Mormon

Different Ways to Look at Book of Mormon (Michael Austin 1 of 3)

There are many different ways to approach the Book of Mormon. Dr Michael Austin is Mormon Studies scholar and Provost at Snow College. In his new book, “Testimony of 2 Nations,” he discusses 4 ways

February 15, 2024 No Comments

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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.