3/1 – FETCH! THE! MORMONS!
News Stories: New Musical to rival BOM Musical, twist, its spiritual https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/faith-affirming-book-of-mormon-musical-messiah-in- america/ Some name calling at the BYU AZ bb Game https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2025/02/23/arizona-basketball-byu-postgame- handshake-line-brawl-incident-wildcats-ad-statement-fan-chant/79815526007/ Leaders can now assist in helping with names for the temple https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/02/22/family-name-assist-easy-tool- familysearch-elder-hamilton-elder-bragg/ President Holland visits Saints in CA https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/22/holland-wildfires-apostle-los-angeles-southern- california-devotional/ Money in the SLC Temple, historians rejoice https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/21/salt-lake-temple-construction-updates/ Bishop dies in Alaska airplane crash https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/02/12/he-didnt-text-landed-eagle-river-man-killed- bering-air-plane-crash-remembered-by-family/ Influencer’s husband in helicopter crash https://people.com/jennifer-houghton-reveals-husband-was-in-helicopter-crash-11685356 Is Utah politically lonely? https://dnyuz.com/2025/02/18/a-lonely-holdout-where-republicans-still-resist-trump-utah/ Mormons in the Media: Ruby Frankie Documentary on HULU https://www.yahoo.com/news/hulus-new-ruby-franke-docuseries-features-family-members-1st- public-interviews-and-unseen-video-footage-130050402.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall Kevin Frankie advocates to Utah Legislature for protection children of bloggers https://www.ksl.com/article/51256208/franke-family-speaks-in-support-of-new-protections-for- child-actors-influencers A Mormon on the bachelor https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/02/24/latter-day-saints-bachelor-grant/ Influences on Insta discussing the new garment styles Calling all bearded, long hair, tattooed Members, Church casting is looking for you! MBB: Lori Vallow- No Camera’s in the courtroom in AZ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/lori-vallow-daybell-wants-cameras-banned-courtroom- during-her-arizona-trial He ran an “Amazon Store Front” https://ksltv.com/local-news/amazon-scheme-wilde
1 Mars 1h 10min
Why I Call Myself Gay – Ben Schilaty
Dr. Ben Schilaty a clinical social worker and professor of social work at Utah Valley University, specializing in therapy for LGBTQ clients and their families. He is the author of the award-winning book "A Walk In My Shoes: Questions I am Often Asked as a Gay Latter-day Saint" and co-hosts the podcast "Questions from the Closet." A multilingual professional speaking Spanish and Portuguese, Dr. Schilaty has lived and worked in Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, and Portugal. He is also the cofounder of the Gather Conference, which provides Christ-centered support to LGBTQ Latter-day Saints and their loved ones. We want a link to this blog post in the show notes, and perhaps a link to his podcast. Here is the blog link:https://www.benschilaty.com/post/i-worked-at-byu-as-an-openly-gay-administrator Here is the podcast link:https://alloutintheopen.org/about
26 Feb 59min
2/22 – President Oaks Sits Down for an Easter Chat
22 Feb 1h 6min
2/15 – Bryan “Joseph Smith” Johnson
Hosts: Kurt Francom & Jeff Gasser Links: Mormonland Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iLNbTEmVnk1nHpwW5Yqq2?go=1&sp_cid=cf1c49915253829a9149b8f3e65fee90&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=b0ca7ad6b8c54356 https://ksltv.com/religion/salt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027/739491/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIcSqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYKCQRVuSe9cEbNkRFxOOIpip4bklmaHwi9FofbZk5WGH_PYQ9ZGZaqB9g_aem_aWuDqTDBl4nBJV9mr_0ZXw https://x.com/NelsonRussellM/status/1890415720149782842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1890415720149782842%7Ctwgr%5E589f48282aa57671cdb82059b1b5e0c191f7c44d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fksltv.com%2Freligion%2Fsalt-lake-temple-to-hold-open-house-in-2027%2F739491%2F&prefetchTimestamp=1739571881279&mx=2 https://x.com/BednarDavidA/status/1888603763264647170 https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/11/kellen-moore-named-new-orleans-saints-head-coach/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbpAlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHazJp924sYUK7aR9JF9D-w0oP5pOveNv743h5i5SRAQblD1fE8sC9kSToA_aem_K6O_omjBQNuH-3Tjc8p-Tg https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/fifteen-new-hymns-available-to-use-in-church-and-at-home https://religionunplugged.com/news/2025/2/4/bryan-johnson-says-he-wants-to-live-forever-what-does-he-really-want?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkjpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcrk91q75iserZq4G7iqdy2C2wPhhco9bwMZVSe4RRQF08A8AnvfK5E9Cw_aem_dW5rqO4q6OgZnkiXaTpfQQ https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/02/08/mweg-day-at-the-capitol-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXlLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU0vg5Oh5Ih59aFOVBPPuZqfjFDZleNDo5EQEksaDrLytgX0uQglNtFVjA_aem_e3qMmYWpFVcp5RB9lh-uoQ https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/01/30/church-statement-principles-guidelines-immigration-law-love-family/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-name-change-scouting-america/78087597007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIXkiBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXY_rMjPOAKSQqvYJfppe2TQWbw25xtaEOP6c2LeV2_YZgIPnXgspu9RYg_aem_2LQ5iCi4Lf5K9RWyx318WQ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/08/boy-scouts-of-america-celebrate-115th-birthday/78298452007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/07/boy-scouts-of-america-name-change/73599643007/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2022/07/29/judge-oks-boy-scouts-bankruptcy-plan-issues-remain-sexual-abuse/9584367002/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/10/23/boy-scouts-sex-abuse-claims-may-grow-tens-thousands/3718751001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/02/boy-scouts-scouts-bsa-girls-joining-cub-scouts/572036002/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/president-freeman-japan https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/reenactment-walk-to-mississippi-river-honors-nauvoo-pioneers https://www.thechurchnews.com/almanac/temples/nauvoo-illinois/ https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sundance-camille-n-johnson-humanitarian-leadership https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/relief-society-global-effort-health-well-being-women-children Taysom Hill Interview: https://youtu.be/31Wpdpuuvdg?si=EBfrzozFmzqK7A3F
15 Feb 1h 6min
2/8 – Ministering Interviews = GUILT!
Stories: Sunday School is alive and Well https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/04/sunday-school-general-presidency- launches-worldwide-social-media-accounts/ Andy Reid throwing down his favorite trilogy https://www.deseret.com/sports/2025/02/03/andy-reid-favorite-book-trilogy-scriptures-book-of- mormon/ Elder Duncan shares an inspiring message https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/ Religious Freedom Summitt https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2025/02/05/elder-ulisses-soares-religious-freedom- summit-protect-human-rights/ Some international service in Peru https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/06/members-in-peru-reflect-saviors-love- and-service/ International child nutrition efforts https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/04/guatemala-member-focused-child- nutrition-efforts/ Service and social inclusion in south America https://www.thechurchnews.com/living-faith/2025/02/03/argentina-peru-church-efforts-promote- social-inclusion-accessibility-south-america/ YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable- off-road-wheelchair-company The new PROvo? https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed- out-in-byus-win-over-baylor She spins A LOT https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti The Dancing Dad. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers- on-social-media Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of- ministering-interviews MBB: Former Bishop alleged to have behaved badley https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/former-lds-bishop-charged-with-sexual-assault-of-16- year-old-girl/
8 Feb 1h 5min
2/1 – Mormon Cooking & Mormon Crickets
Stories: https://isaacbingwright.substack.com/p/q-and-a-with-jon-heder Church issues statement on immigration https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/30/church-statement-on-immigration-policy Church scores a “win” on Huntsman tithing lawsuit https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/31/alert-lds-church-prevails-federal/ Update on CA Wildfires https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2025/01/27/southern-california-fires-church-donations-ministering/ Texas Temple Update https://www.deseret.com/faith/2025/01/27/church-fairview-town-mckinney-texas-temple-rluipa/ New lawsuit against the Church https://buildingsaltlake.com/udot-files-eminent-domain-suit-against-lds-church-for-1800-n-widening-in-clinton Be Good Stewarts of the Earth https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/churchs-environmental-sustainability-efforts-show-love-for-earth-and-gods-children? Mormon Cricket getting a new name https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/29/mormon-cricket-that-name-just-has/ Ben Speaks https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/ Real Housewives of SLC, Jack Barlow update https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/lisa-barlow-son-jack-mormon-mission-health-update These stories if we have time…. YouTuber builds off-road wheel chairs https://universe.byu.edu/metro/utah-based-youtuber-and-his-wife-bring-hope-again-through-affordable-off-road-wheelchair-company The new PROvo? https://universe.byu.edu/sports/kanon-catchings-v-j-edgecombe-and-conor-mcgregor-the-stars-showed-out-in-byus-win-over-baylor She spins A LOT https://universe.byu.edu/sports/cougarettes-turning-prodigy-brynlee-ruoti The Dancing Dad. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-dancing-dad-has-millions-of-followers-on-social-media Ministering Interviews, love them, hate them? https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-to-conduct-prepare-for-and-make-the-most-out-of-ministering-interviews
1 Feb 1h 4min
Churches Who Serve Their Community | Rebecca Glazier
Link to Rebecca Glazier's Book: https://amzn.to/4h5Xe7G
29 Jan 43min
1/25 – When Historical Fiction Does Harm
25 Jan 1h 2min
