12/17 – More Church Statements, Abusive Scouts, & MORE Nativities
Jennifer Roach and Melissa Fugazza make a great duo for summarizing the news in Mormons this week. Links: 1. Marriage bill https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/respect-for-marriage-act-signing?fbclid=IwAR2SngXZtgGd9KEx5DbgT-eF9frnhPLcEt-YvGiuUBFIehKrqcz6GXL1J-4 2. The first boy scout abuse case has completed its wind through the courts https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/ex-boy-scout-leader-gets-12-to-20-years-on-sex-abuse-charges/?fbclid=IwAR1f8jhXd_Fvg-duyWxpja3SyvKrLA3TcMmbeCjt86kX4zdN-LzAMKuPgmM 3. Update on Bisbee case Mediation possible in LDS sexual abuse civil case | Bisbee | myheraldreview.com 4. Nativity Displays https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/thousands-attend-follow-the-star-living-nativity-in-california?fbclid=IwAR29zaL8MbTdxuCr4iITavXx9dAPo18MhmjjXIrRIEfw0azsxW0nRgI2GLw
17 Des 202237min
12/10 – The “Worthiness” Word, Grassroots Revelation, & Prophets in Politics
Devin Thorpe returns to the TWiM stage to share his thoughts on this week's Mormon news (some guy named Kurt was there too). Article Links: Why these members say their church is wrong on the Respect for Marriage Act Gordon Monson: Is the LDS Church obsessed with worthiness? Who decides it ... you, your bishop or your God? Latter-day Saint activism — See what it’s done for the church In Sacred Loneliness: The Documents One Latter-day Saint football player’s unexpected journey to this year’s Army-Navy game See photos of the International Nativity Exhibit hosted at the Church’s London Hyde Park Chapel Latter-day Saints & Earth Stewardship | An Interview with Chip Oscarson & Phil Fernberg Question of the Week: What is the one thing you would adjust first related to church building decor?
10 Des 202253min
Latter-day Saints & Earth Stewardship | An Interview with Chip Oscarson & Phil Fernberg
Chip Oscarson and Phil Fernberg discuss the role Latter-day Saints can play in talking about the environment, stewardship, and climate change, while not making it so political. Should Latter-day Saints be more intentional with this topic? How can we lead out? Does this discussion have a place in our church meetings? Links: https://ldsearthstewardship.org/ https://sustainability.byu.edu/
8 Des 20221h 2min
12/5 – Temple Christmas Lights, International Tabernacle Choir, & the Rise of Single Adults
Guest hosts Melissa Jensen and Matt Miles walk us through last week's news items. Article Links: Temple Square Christmas lights have evolved during construction, but retain familiar features Elder Quentin L. Cook Instagram Mesa Temple Christmas More than 1,000 Nativities on display in Michigan This Latter-day Saint meetinghouse is expected to attract 10,000 visitors in the next 5 days—here’s why Church plans to close 3 historic buildings near Temple Square in 2023 for renovations Today is Elder Holland’s 82nd birthday. Here are 9 of his quotes from the past year Tabernacle Choir aims to expand worldwide reach through tryouts, touring, translations ‘Strengthening Young Single Adults’ notice emphasizes callings, committees and ‘gathering places’ Mormon church’s celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity Video: Why the Presiding Bishopric calls temple-building ‘a miracle’ Opinion: Why many conservative Republicans in Utah don’t want Trump Jana Riess: Why Americans, including Latter-day Saints, are leaving their churches
5 Des 202255min
11/29 – BYU-I Professors Fired, Pop Culture Mormons, & Activism Towards the Church
The TWiM Sisters, Tiffany Hales and Arianna Smith talk about the news! News Links: BYU-I instructors fired for failing ‘ecclesiastical clearance.’ They can’t find out why. Is pushing for change within the LDS Church a ‘tactic of Satan’? A top leader thinks so. A taste of Thanksgiving at the Provo MTC: How 1,050 elders and sisters spent the holiday On Christmas Day, Latter-day Saints to Attend Sacrament Meeting Only Stanford band stages controversial halftime skit during football game against BYU ‘Losing sight’ to help ‘others see Christ’: How a legally blind Paralympian sprinter is serving a unique mission in California Actors Paul Rudd and Eric Stonestreet hype up Giving Machines in Kansas City Porn-Star Dad of LGBT Club Massacre Suspect Spews Homophobia in First Interview Colorado Suspect Anderson Aldrich's Links to Mormon Church Explained Latter-day Saint leaders condemn Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting Reseeding Hill Cumorah Where are the 2022 Giving Machines? Latter-day Saints in media need better representation
30 Nov 20221h 2min
Is Mormonism a Religious Other? | An Interview with Jaxon Washburn
Kurt Francom interviews Jaxon Washburn about his recent article. Article Link: Mormonism, the ‘Most American’ Religious Other
26 Nov 202229min
11/21 – David Archuleta, Gay Marriage Bill, & Community of Christ Succession
This week's episode introduces the TWiM audience to Steven Pynakker from Mormon Book Reviews and Rick Bennett from Gospel Tangents. Stories & Links David Archuleta details 'faith crisis' after coming out in the Mormon Church Reports: Colorado Mass Shooting Suspect Is Grandson of Assembly’s Randy Voepel Colorado Suspect Anderson Aldrich's Links to Mormon Church Explained Mormon Book Reviews YouTube Channel A Protestant Defense of the Book of Mormon by Steven Pynakker Gospel Tangents Rick Bennett's Tour of the Restoration Presentation
21 Nov 202249min
10/31 Eliza R. Snow, Celebrity Church Leaders, & The Chosen in the BOM
Now you can read the words of two LDS titans: Eliza Snow and Emmeline Wells WHY IS NATIONAL MEDIA OBSESSED WITH LATTER-DAY SAINT SEXUALITY? What the creator of ‘The Chosen’ said about the alleged Book of Mormon quote in Season 3 Viewpoint Diversity Ranking of Leading US Colleges Jana Riess: Latter-day Saints are insulated from some dangers of celebrity culture — but not all
1 Nov 202255min
