11/21 – David Archuleta, Gay Marriage Bill, & Community of Christ Succession

21 Jan 202454min

Host Chat: Arianne, Tiffany & Holly News: Diet/Food Culture and Missionaries/Members https://www.pbs.org/video/a-sister-must-sacrifice-b0gw8e/ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2019/08/young-adults/i-am-worth-fighting-for-overcoming-my-eating-disorder?lang=eng https://www.maplecanyontherapy.com/blog/3wj5n1pdq02fmi5laayb3s65d6z018 https://sistersquorum.com/2019/11/20/female-body-weight-and-the-lds-culture/ Facebook comments: Issues with weight were personal not encouraged by mission. Some sisters determined not to gain weight. Sisters brough weight issues on mission. Maintaining weight is important because you spent a lot of money on your mission wardrobe. No explicit weight loss program, but sisters were always concerned with gaining weight. Larger culture issue not mission related Film feels like a “hit piece on the church” Some women in the film have left the church.  Pressure about bodies is a microcosm of society. Questions if the film represents the overall sister missionary experience. Large quantities of food from members are the issue for gaining weight. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/01/07/eli-mccann-no-matter-how-you-serve/ TABCATS: https://www.ldsdaily.com/entertainment/you-wont-believe-the-tabernacle-choirs-most-popular-song/ Lloyd Newell called as Mission President for Los Angeles Mission Don’t’ use Desert to name your beer….https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2024/01/09/morman-church-beer-lawsuit-desert-ipa Go to BYU, get credit for Taylor Swift! https://universe.byu.edu/2024/01/09/ryan-davis-the-philosophy-of-taylor-swift%EF%BF%BC/ This explains why Trump is more religions than Romney. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/1/9/24023895/trump-religion-why-evangelicals-support New Years resolutions for the church: (Not our resolutions, but resolutions others would like to see so don’t get mad at US) https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2024/01/11/latest-mormon-land-scrapping-some/ Mormons Behaving Badley:  NONE!!!! Favorite Things:  Do we like the Black and White Cookie Oreo? Arianne Holly Tiffany Close out show (Tiffany) Patreon: GARMENTS…..all the thoughts….

13 Jan 20241h 10min

MELISSA: MILESTONES - President Nelson heads into his 100th Year Record number of Temple Dedications   MATT: BOOK OF MORMON Church distributes 200-millionth copy of the Book of Mormon Final Book of Mormon videos coming this year The Annotated Book of Mormon is a great new book that will enhance Come Follow Me this year. Also, an illustrated Book of Mormon Timeline book is out.   MELISSA The Why behind the New Come Follow Me manual   MATT: CHURCH YOUTH Worldwide Discussion for Youth on Jan. 28 2024 Youth Theme  another related story Why the church wants you to Celebrate Spiritual Milestones of youth   MELISSA Temple Square SLC renovation update, related story   MATT Gospel Language Symbols   MELISSA A whole congregation in Monroe, Utah was exposed to carbon monoxide on New Year’s Eve. Many of them were hospitalized. Mike’s family were among them. Related Story   MATT Nauvoo is hosting a conference discussing the untold stories of their city. For example, did you know that French communists   MELISSA 81-year-old man charged with a felony after reportedly stalking LDS church leader.   MATT The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah released a digital database of primary sources dealing with legislative debates on slavery in Utah’s territorial government in 1852 and 1856.   MATT: REALITY TV This week, Netflix released ‘Daughters of the Cult’ a docuseries that dives into the history of Ervil LeBaron, sometimes known as the “Mormon Manson” for his role in a Mormon fundamentalist sect, and the people raised in the religious group he created. Spoiler Alert! After nearly a year of speculation, Heather confirmed it was former Housewife Jen Shah who gave her a black eye during Tuesday's season 4 finale of RHOSLC.   Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which Contestant on The Voice is a member of the church? Morgan Wallen Madilyn Paige Jordan Smith   Big/Little/No Deal:   MELISSA Most Utahns don’t identify as LDS. In other words, there are more non-members in Utah, than Church members.  Related: Matt Martinich argues that active Latter-day Saints have been a minority in Utah for the entire past 100 years.   MATT Signs reading, “I’m a Jew and I’m proud” cause a disruption at a Utah Jazz basketball game.  The Jazz then issue a statement about asking the fans to remove disruptive signs.  (This is a religious issue, not a specifically ‘Mormon’ issue)   MELISSA U.S. Latter-day Saints have significantly fewer student loans than the national average.  In fact, only with only 26% of Latter-day Saints between the ages of 20-40 (with at least some college) say that they have student loan obligations   MATT Church buys Miami Industrial Park for $174 million. This includes the purchase of two major warehouses.  It’s unclear what the property will be used for.   MELISA Are American Latter-Day Saints people actually more Republican?  If so, are they more Republican because of where they live?   MATT A report by the Utah Women & Leadership Project shows that while Utah is performing well as a state, there are vast gender differences in the way that some experience Utah’s economic success, leadership opportunities, and even safety and belonging.   MATT Mormon mum 'banned' from church over explicit photos she shared of herself on social media.  She has many followers and makes tens-of-thousands per month off her social media posts.   This Week in Mormon History: (MATT) 115 years ago- Jan 4, 1909; Monday Elder Francis M. Lyman made mention of the friction of long standing existing between the Seventies and High Priests, as to "Which is the greater," which seemed to be the all absorbing question,

6 Jan 20241h 10min

29 Dec 20231h 37min

No giving machines in Wyoming.  The closest to me are in Denver 8 hours away. But Wyoming does have lots of goats.  If you want to send a goat to  needy Wyoming family, Send to.  Johnb ? this week in Mormons.  Does your Patreon account have a don’t a goat option? No more pigs please. ! Too traumatic!? Local food bank.  The local Methodist Church operates a Food Bank in Lovell.  Compared to the 8 local wards my Methodist friends are few in number.  Recently my wife reminded the SP that our stake committed years ago to have one ward a month provide food for the food bank.  Has been a great success and also reminded LDS to donate $$$ which allows them to buy fresh fruits and vegetables and meat.   I asked ChatGPT what would be some possible names for a podcast with a person from Idaho named Hales and another from Wyoming named Bernhisel:  Some of the best:   Sagebrush squad   Tuber team   Mission field Companions   Teton Two   Snake River Bandits   Others sheep   Yellowstone posse   Yellowstone Desperados   Hales and Bernhisel Banter   Hales and Bernhisel Unplugged.   News:   Christmas Stories https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/19/24001852/how-long-christmas-eve-church (Tiffany) https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/17/24001853/jimmy-stewart-true-spirit-of-christmas (Tiffany) https://bycommonconsent.com/2023/12/18/christmas-an-immigration-story/ (John)   https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/bangkok-thailand-mtc (John) Current list of MTC’s Current List: Past List Preston, UK Bangkok, Thailand Provo Johannesburg, SA Manila, Phil. Lima, Peru Auckland, NZ Mexico City Tokyo -79 - 09 Seoul - 79 - 09 Santiago - 81 - 09 Madrid - 99 - 19 Johannesburg - 00 - 19 Buenos Aires - 00 - 19 Guatemala City 86 - 20 Bogota Columbia - 92 - 23 https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/12/18/latter-day-saints-launch-last/ (Tiffany) https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/13/23999171/nahdlatul-ulama-islamic-organization-visit-church-leaders-orem-utah-temple (John)   Quick Takes:   https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/12/16/psychic-who-aided-tim-ballard-says/ (Tiffany) https://kslnewsradio.com/2064365/sean-reyes-reelection-and-tim-ballard-accusations/ (Tiffany) https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1816494081/ (John) https://www.deseret.com/2023/12/14/24001302/ridge-alkonis-released-from-japanese-prison (Tiffany)           Mormons Behaving Badley:   https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/utah-billionaire-trevor-milton-sentenced-to-four-years-in-prison-for-defrauding-investors (Tiffany) https://people.com/ruby-franke-pleads-guilty-child-abuse-reports-8417604 (Tiffany)   Favorite Things:   John Tiffany   Close out show (Tiffany)   Patreon:   Our Friends in Other Faiths Segment Pope francis allows blessings the union of Homosexual couples.  Not Quite a marriage but the closest Catholics have gotten to Gay Marriage.   Jehovah’s Witnesses Allow Beards Our BYU friends are jealous of the J.W. change of policy.

23 Dec 20231h 7min

16 Dec 20231h 9min

1 Elder Patrick Kearon called to serve as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/elder-patrick-kearon-called-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles 2 First Presidency Christmas Devotional https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/adore-christ-the-lord-says-president-nelson-at-first-presidencys-christmas-devotional 3 Global Snapshot from around the World - 7th December https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-around-the-world-serving-those-in-need Featuring articles from Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Peru and Uganda. 4 Elder Cook and his wife visit the UK and visit the UK Parliament https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/7/23991274/elder-quentin-cook-parliament-religious-liberty-human-rights-universal-declaration-anniversary Church stands by ‘principles of religious freedom,’ Elder Jaggi says at New Zealand event https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/7/23992238/church-stands-by-religious-freedom-elder-jeremy-jaggi-new-zealand-event 5 Tactile tour helps people with disabilities experience the Orem temple https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2023/12/7/23991251/tactile-tour-helps-people-with-disabilities-experience-orem-utah-temple 6 Elder Renlund posts on social media about Elder Holland’s hospital stay https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2023/12/6/23990667/president-jeffrey-holland-health-recovery-elder-dale-renlund-god-is-in-the-details 7 Prophet publishes new book on lessons he has learnt in 100 years of living https://www.deseret.com/faith/2023/12/6/23936571/president-nelson-new-book-100-year-life-lessons

9 Dec 20231h 2min

Quick Clips: MATT Times Square digital billboards reflect the Nativity and an invitation to share the Savior’s light this Christmas MELISSA (announcements) The 2023 Light the World Giving Machine campaign will be bigger and better than ever. MATT (Christmas Displays) Washington DC Mesa Arizona Salt Lake City Oakland California Idaho Falls MELISSA Elder Bednar shares a day in the life of an Apostle, part 2 MATT New Ukrainian group of Latter-day Saints now meeting in Austria MELISSA Daily text or WhatsApp reminders are available to inspire people by allowing them to be a part of someone’s Christmas story this year. MATT Mix 106 fm in Idaho has some funny LDS themed pickup lines.   MELISSA Women suing ex-doctor for sex abuse allege Mormon church inaction. MATT Church updates policy for creating or changing unit boundaries.   Famous Mormons: (MATT) Which star from the 2000 hit cheerleader movie Bring It On was raised LDS? Eliza Dushku Kirsten Dunst Jesse Bradford   Big/Little/No Deal: MELISSA Who’s Buying Nebraska? After shopping spree, Mormon church is top land purchaser MATT LDS father and daughter team up to show God can be found even in Babylon MELISSA IOC names Salt Lake City preferred host of 2034 Winter Olympics MATT David Archuleta Says Mormon Friends Are 'Cold' to Him 1 Year After Leaving Church: 'They've Moved On' MELISSA Mormon Stories Podcast is having trouble replacing donors. MATT Apostate cigars is a new cigar company marketing cigars with Book of Mormon themed names.   TWIM Takes: (MELISSA) What ideas do you and/or your family have for making the Christmas holiday more holy. For example: Serving Others Focusing On the Savior Generating a Christmas ‘Spirit’

2 Dec 20231h 10min