This Week in Mormons http://thisweekinmormons.com A Weekly Roundup of Mormon News and Commentary Fri, 24 May 2013 16:06:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 This is in no way an official publication of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We are just to guys who like to talk news and politics, and we're both Mormon. This podcast aggregates the weeks news and events that may in some way be interesting to the Mormon community. Mormons, we're funnier than you think - Discussion and commentary on the news and stories surrounding the Mormon community. This Week in Mormons http://thisweekinmormons.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/twim300.jpgThis Week in Mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com mormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormons no mormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonsReligion & Spirituality/Christianitycontact@thisweekinmormons.com Episode #172 – Infamous, As in, “More than Famous” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/fAmXwNoY9DQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:49 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4652 Sister Frances Monson passes away. God be with you.... More cannery drama ... President Uchtdorf is "infamous"? ... How do we teach modesty to children?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP172_Infamous_As_in_More_than_Famous.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGod Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again Please join us on our journey of self-discovery! Sister Frances Monson passes away. The whole church mourns. Details for Sister Monson’s funeral Jodi Arias quotes President Uchtdorf. Author describes Dieter as “infamous” Provo City Center Temple in The Atlantic More cannery drama Church already on the ground in Oklahoma Virginia GOP nominee alleges Harry Reid is not actually Mormon How do we teach modesty to children? <p>Sister Frances Monson passes away. God be with you.... More cannery drama ... President Uchtdorf is "infamous"? ... How do we teach modesty to children?</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP172_Infamous_As_in_More_than_Famous.mp3 Episode #171 – Mormon Prom to the Max http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/cSN8qw8ZUe0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 02:57:30 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4632 Geoff goes to Mormon Prom and loves it ... Do we have problems with female garments? ... Protestants admit they can learn from Mormons ... Dead missionaries

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP171_Mormon_Prom_to_the_Max.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOh, We’ll Show You Jell-O Shots… Hope you enjoyed last week’s show. If you did, listen to this week’s! Geoff performs at a Mormon Prom, which changes his very opinion of Mormon Proms. Al nearly forgets Mother’s Day. Speaking of, how was your Mother’s Day? More converts from The Book of Mormon musical Mormon Prom in Virginia Yeak Samake featured in Time Magazine Female garments – what sorts of problems do we have? Mitt Romney to live in UT! Fire at a chapel in Magna! Real Housewives of Utah County Missionaries injured in San Antonio hit and run Missionary dies in Provo What can Protestants learn from Mormon missionaries? President McKay’s son dies an ignominious death <p>Geoff goes to Mormon Prom and loves it ... Do we have problems with female garments? ... Protestants admit they can learn from Mormons ... Dead missionaries</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP171_Mormon_Prom_to_the_Max.mp3 Episode #170 – Chewed Gum, Forgotten Virtue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/v1O993hnvkQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 22:56:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4611 Do we need to change the way we discuss virtue with Young Women? Do Young Single Adults take being "childlike" way too far? Will the Church stop canning?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP170_Chewed_Gum_Forgotten_Virtue.mp3Download the MP3 of the show We hardly even know where to start this week. Lots of big topics in the news, from discussions on virtue, chastity, and sexual assault in the context of the Young Women’s program to the infantilization of Mormon Young Single Adults to the Church prohibiting self-canning at canneries. It’s a big one! It’s time to change the way we discuss virtue Bryce Harper is a TBM. We guess. Because it totally matters. Moroni returns to Ogden Jodi Arias is a naughty, guilty Mormon murderer A Nissan Pathfinder rolls into the Joseph Smith birthplace chapel in Vermont Molotov cocktail damages Ogden meetinghouse. For Serbia! Are Mormon YSAs suffering from stunted maturation? Peggy Fletcher Stack wants to name names. What is their NAME?! The Church eases off on self-canning AnchorWOMAN! Woman sees “The Book of Mormon.” Woman trolls missionaries. Woman gets baptized. Location and preliminary designs of Tucson Temple Church sells Provo River to developers. FernGully 2! Go visit Mormon Media Reviews Visit No Poor Among Them, An LDS group dedicated to humanitarian work <p>Do we need to change the way we discuss virtue with Young Women? Do Young Single Adults take being "childlike" way too far? Will the Church stop canning?</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP170_Chewed_Gum_Forgotten_Virtue.mp3 Episode #169 – Soul Kissing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/RCQQk9ojp-k/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 12:41:31 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4578 Please SHARE TWiM with your friends! The MTC weighs expansion options. Should we even follow a movie ratings systems? The Church endorses BSA proposals.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP169_Soul_Kissing.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Do you love This Week in Mormons? Now is the time to share it with others. Lots of stuff happening at BYU, namely a restructuring of the campus parking and roads, as well as proposed extensions of the MTC. What will HAPPEN? Do you watch Rated R movies? What policies should we follow as Latter-day Saints when it comes to the media we consume? The Church appears ready to accept Boy Scouts of America’s suggested changes to their admission policy. It’s a tacit an endorsement, but an endorsement nonetheless. Why can we openly rally against the Church’s liberal immigration reform stance, but it is verboten to speak out in favor of gay marriage? Are there disconcerting parallels here? In other news – soul kissing: do you do it? Mitt Romney speaks at SVU graduation, H David appointed to Utah’s commission on poverty, “Hannibal” is pulled from KSL, and copper wiring has been stolen from LDS meetinghouses? Also, every single Mormon who was on “The Voice” has been booted. Just like that. Campus unification at BYU MTC expansion proposals Church endorses Boy Scouts gayness Mitt Romney speaks at Southern Virginia Burton goes welfare Immigration and marriage equality Mormon member of parliament in Scotland passes away Tabernacle Choir with a new album this summer Missionary swims to save a life. What’s next, leaving mission boundaries to stop a mugging? KSL pulls “Hannibal” from its lineup Copper wiring stolen from meetinghouses <p>Please SHARE TWiM with your friends! The MTC weighs expansion options. Should we even follow a movie ratings systems? The Church endorses BSA proposals. </p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP169_Soul_Kissing.mp3 Episode #168 – Build Your Legos to God 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/dbgXvOMi4MQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:41:21 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4556 The Mormon Samurai Bishop! We have the exclusive! Geoff decides to HELP a Mormon prom. A family builds Lego temples, and Al rents an apartment. Tune in!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP168_Build_Your_Legos_to_God_2.mp3Download the MP3 of the showNo dominant story this week. Just lots of golden nuggets. Enjoy! But to give you a teaser, we say such things as: “I touched so many old things!” “He was staring down 29 inches of razor.” “Maybe he still loves Jesus, but he has long hair still.” “Geoff, I’ve listened to your music and all of it is synthesizer drama….What will you play for these poor children?” “I’m plucking. I’m PLUCKING!” “Get off this woman!” He is going to ride this wave   Boy Scouts to allow gay members, but not gay leaders Samurai Bishop! This guy loves his 15 seconds All Mormons on “The Voice” advance Family builds temples out of Legos. Al hates it. Construction of Provo City Center Temple fascinates everyone! Utah donates $12M to presidential campaigns – $800K for Huntsman! Woot! Do “everyday Mormons” in Utah matter? The Church is testing using FrontRunner and TRAX to transport missionaries Community of Christ to allow gay marriage Seminary enrollment reaches all-time high A new Seventy was once an Oiler   He’s Gone Color! <p>The Mormon Samurai Bishop! We have the exclusive! Geoff decides to HELP a Mormon prom. A family builds Lego temples, and Al rents an apartment. Tune in!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP168_Build_Your_Legos_to_God_2.mp3 Episode #167 – Cesar? Seize Her! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/igCEZDdqUBU/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:55:12 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4541 The FCC ponders lifting its ban on nudity and profanity. What can you do? Mormon missionaries get looser email rules. Provo gets Google Fiber. ¡Y más!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP167_Cesar_Seize_Her.mp3Download the MP3 of the show So much to catch up on because of General Conference last week. In a week where Al goes to the movies with Mitt Romney, there is surely much to discuss. We hope you’ll join us! Provo gets Google Fiber. Ward clerks everywhere rejoice. Email rules loosened for missionaries AMAZING For the Strength of Youth pamphlet from 1965 Why are so many Mormons interviewed in the wake of the Boston bombing when they have nothing to do with it? FCC ponders lifting ban on nudity and profanity First counselor in an Orem ward gets run up on sex abuse charges Murder-suicide in Columbus Temple parking lot A history of Mormons and the right to bear arms Is the Church formally backing off of opposing gay rights? New FamilySearch Plans for meetinghouse in Boston scrapped Mormon prom happens once again in Orange County Missing Provo girl found in Pleasant Grove. The PG! <p>The FCC ponders lifting its ban on nudity and profanity. What can you do? Mormon missionaries get looser email rules. Provo gets Google Fiber. ¡Y más!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP167_Cesar_Seize_Her.mp3 Episode #166 – Catch the Wave (General Conference) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/HvuYHU2HHYo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-166-catch-the-wave-general-conference/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:54:06 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4498 General Conference has come and gone, and we are here to cover all of it. Please join us as we go through the talks, discussing what we enjoyed.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-166-catch-the-wave-general-conference/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP166_Catch_the_Wave_General_Conference.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPlay It Again, Tom General Conference has come and gone, and we are here to cover all of it. Please join us as we go through the talks, discussing what we enjoyed. We also really appreciate everyone who did some General Conference tweeting with us. It was a blast. We actually got more out of the meetings laughing and learning with you. So thanks! Below are links to all of the talks from General Conference. May you enjoy! Saturday Morning Session “Welcome to Conference” – President Thomas S. Monson “These Things I Know” – President Boyd K. Packer “A Sure Foundation” – Bishop Dean M. Davies “We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father” – Elaine S. Dalton “The Savior Wants Us to Forgive” – Elder Craig A. Cardon “This Is My Work and Glory” – Elder M. Russell Ballard “Come unto Me” – President Henry B. Eyring Saturday Afternoon Session The Sustaining of Church Officers – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Church Auditing Report – Robert W. Cantwell Statistical Report, 2012 – Brook P. Hales “For Peace at Home” – Elder Richard G. Scott “Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness” – Elder Quentin L. Cook “The Lord’s Way” – Elder Stanley G. Ellis “The Gospel to All the World” – Elder John B. Dickson “We Believe in Being Chaste” – Elder David A. Bednar “Catch the Wave” – Elder Russell M. Nelson Priesthood Session “Stand Strong in Holy Places” – Elder Robert D. Hales “The Power of the Priesthood in the Boy” – Elder Tad R. Callister “Your Sacred Duty to Minister” – David L. Beck “Four Titles” – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf “We Are One” – President Henry B. Eyring “Come, All Ye Sons of God” – President Thomas S. Monson Sunday Morning Session “The Hope of God’s Light” – President Dieter F. Uchtdorf “It’s a Miracle” – Elder Neil L. Andersen “The Words We Speak” – Rosemary M. Wixom “Marriage: Watch and Learn” – Elder L. Whitney Clayton “Obedience to Law Is Liberty” – Elder L. Tom Perry “Obedience Brings Blessings” – President Thomas S. Monson Sunday Afternoon Session “Lord, I Believe” – Elder Jeffrey R. Holland “Followers of Christ” – Elder Dallin H. Oaks “The Father and the Son” – Elder Christoffel Golden Jr. “The Home: The School of Life” – Elder Enrique R. Falabella “Being Accepted of the Lord” – Elder Erich W. Kopischke “Beautiful Mornings” – Elder Bruce D. Porter “Redemption” – Elder D. Todd Christofferson “Until We Meet Again” – President Thomas S. Monson <p>General Conference has come and gone, and we are here to cover all of it. Please join us as we go through the talks, discussing what we enjoyed. </p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-166-catch-the-wave-general-conference/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP166_Catch_the_Wave_General_Conference.mp3 Episode #165 – Granola, Exposed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/6azeSYFYF4E/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:05:50 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4447 "Mormon atheism" - an interesting new trends; also, our General Conference predictions, Provo-Orem is the most religious place in America; and fake weapons!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP165_Granola_Exposed.mp3Download the MP3 of the show It’s one of those weeks – a week filled with loads of unrelated stories, and not one of them a dominant headline. The joy that is your life now that you get to listen! We do, however, get to our General Conference predictions, which have been pretty spot-on in years past. We look forward to hearing from our leaders this weekend. Provo-Orem has been polled as the most religious place in the country, beating out other carb-and-grease-loving metropolises in the South. Be wary, dirty south’ners; the Wasatchians are coming for you. Why can’t Mormons have beards? Shocker, it’s because of BYU’s honor code, not a history of Church policy. Way to be, Cougars! The Venezuelan government expropriates LDS meetinghouses. Apparently, the sovereign nation of Venezuela does not honor the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution. Heathens. A dad points a fake gun at missionaries during a discussion and winds up with 17 months in jail. This is not the first violent incident related to a discussion on the principle of tithing. David Archuleta. That’s all. No relation to the show. We just want SEO. David Archuleta. Al poses an interesting question: what do we do with a rising demographic segment in the Church – so-called “atheist Mormons,” or those who have stopped believing, claim not to feel the spirit or see God’s hand in things, but want to remain part of the Church beyond just a social level? Young Women are urged not to get tattoos or have awkward teenage sex. Some crap paper claims that the Rome Temple will be the first in Mediterranean region. We have a word for you. It starts with “M” and ends in “D” and is six letters long. Monsters. Other stuff: The Church is going to BUY Utah State! A family of four gets their mission calls on the same day, and both girls are going to visitors centers, thus proving that men are “real” missionaries; child planning is personal business, argues the Deseret News; the Top 13 Mormon cookbooks; and other stuffs! Tune in! Touch me Provo-Orem is super pious Venezuela seizes Church property (en español) Point a fake weapon at missionaries, go to jail Since there are no current temple open houses, go to this meetinghouse open house in Houston Beards and Mormons Same-day mission calls! Goodbye, Utah State No tattoos for you, girls Rome Temple lies When should you have children? Top 13 Mormon cookbooks FamilySearch indexes one billionth name Marie Osmond comes out for gays Life is hard with a Mormon name   <p>"Mormon atheism" - an interesting new trends; also, our General Conference predictions, Provo-Orem is the most religious place in America; and fake weapons!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP165_Granola_Exposed.mp3 Episode #164 – Celestial Gay Marriage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Bc62XgzBaoE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:04:36 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4406 Gay marriage is everywhere! Your thoughts? Why has public opinion swung so drastically in favor of gay marriage? Bombs in St. George. Don't date Preston!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP164_Celestial_Gay_Marriage.mp3Download the MP3 of the show The Supreme Court weighs gay marriage, passionate arguments abound, and the Church sits mostly silent, awaiting the results. What are your thoughts on the evolution of public opinion within the Church on gay marriage? Should we allow gay marriage but just no celestial gay marriage? Will gay marriage eventually lead to group marriage? Why or why not? A young man who openly supports gay marriage was denied the opportunity to serve a mission because his views stand in contrast to official Church policy. Which side are you on, listener, that of the prospective missionary or his stake president? In more lighthearted news, a futile attempt to “creatively” as a girl out results in the bomb squad (yes, they have those in St. George) being called in. Great job, guy. An imp named Preston, allegedly some sort of Honor Code-shirking BYU student, creates a website to get women to go out with him. Preston is a moron. A student at Florida Atlantic University is suspended for refusing to stomp on the name of Jesus. Shame on you, FAU. We shame you. 1st Amendment, yo! Some recaps on last week’s episode, discuss women’s rights in the Church: an angry and apparently genuine letter to the editor in the Trib; Sheri Dew visits DC and touts the value of women in the Church. Other news: The MTC expands into BYU housing. Just think of the levi lovin’ that will have happened in these poor missionaries’ rooms. Is Scouting a money pit? An author argues that money in the Young Women program is far better managed and spent than that in Young Men. Oh, and some Mormons are on “The Voice,” and they just couldn’t wait to find a workaround reason to speak Spanish with Shakira. Jon Peter Lewis speaks it fluently, after all. Let’s get our click on Refuses to stomp on Jesus. Gets suspended. Gay marriage stuff: Will gay marriage mean group marriage? The fight for gay marriage is succeeding largely because the Church has stopped financially supporting the fight for traditional marriage Supports gay marriage. Won’t go on a mission. Preston’s haircut violates the honor code. His website violates SEO common sense. Don’t date Preston. Stop trying to be creative when asking a girl to a dance! Just ask! Otherwise SWAT shows up! Is Scouting a bad financial investment? A paragon of respect for women Mormon Studies Review announced Expanding MTC <p>Gay marriage is everywhere! Your thoughts? Why has public opinion swung so drastically in favor of gay marriage? Bombs in St. George. Don't date Preston!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP164_Celestial_Gay_Marriage.mp3 Episode #163 – Estrogenics (Cake for Everyone) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/SXPvY62N160/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:34:11 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4379 Should we ordain women to the priesthood? Women will finally pray in General Conference! Tithing will not allow you to avoid back taxes. And more! Tune in!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/feed/ 12 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP163_Estrogenics_Cake_for_All.mp3Download the MP3 of the showI’m catcher or I’m nothing! Should we ordain women to the priesthood? A new webpage says yes. What do you think? In other feminist news, women will, allegedly, pray this General Conference. We think this is a welcome change of events. Is tithing considered a choice or a required expenditure? The IRS says the former. A poor rich guy in Manhattan says the latter. Did the Catholics baptize the dead? Maybe, but before they were Catholics. The Church puts up a new website for members in or around China. Strange, but useful. And yes, you can get a patriarchal blessing. The Tegucigalpa Temple is dedicated. Hooray! Other news: Biggest pinewood derby track, ever, two Utah Jazz dancers get mission calls, a poignant piece about the struggles of being a bishop, what is the value in doubt in our faith? BYU is the hottest and smartest school in the US, cousins and BFFs are called to the same mission! Joanna Brooks loses it over Stephene Meyers, and a “flash mob” results in a proposal and some smooches (plus side boob) for a missionary arriving in an airport. Tegucigalpa Temple dedicated New website for members in China Women will pray in General Conference Should women be ordained to the priesthood? Catholic baptisms for the dead Two Jazz dancers get mission calls! Joanna Brooks is REALLY excited about Stephenie Meyer being a feminist Can tithing be used to delay back taxes? Confessions of a Mormon bishop Close cousins called to same mission! Doubt Really awkward flash mob proposal         <p>Should we ordain women to the priesthood? Women will finally pray in General Conference! Tithing will not allow you to avoid back taxes. And more! Tune in!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP163_Estrogenics_Cake_for_All.mp3 Episode #162 – Big Thunder Is Shut Down http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/i6Azh0-04kU/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:53:35 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4266 Pope Francis I joins us on the show to take your calls and answer emails. Craigslist shows gay trysts at BYU. Uchtdorf backs Obama's immigration plan.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP162_Big_Thunder_Is_Shut_Down.mp3Download the MP3 of the show‘Sup We welcome to the show Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis I. He answers our questions and takes your calls. And really, when will President Monson stand atop the Conference Center and address us all? Al sets off to San Diego. Geoff returns from communist Denmark. Lots of fun things in the news. It’s an episode not to miss! President Uchtdorf says that Obama’s immigration plan reflects LDS values BYU is the fourth most-stressful school in the country Gay sex is everywhere at BYU. Just check Craigslist Gift-wrapped skulls start showing up at Mormon meetinghouses Can a Mormon be ordained a lay minister for the sake of weddings? A young(er) woman is called to the Relief Society Board The Pope’s job shows up on LinkedIn Clayton Christensen tells us how to select a Pope, or any church leader   <p>Pope Francis I joins us on the show to take your calls and answer emails. Craigslist shows gay trysts at BYU. Uchtdorf backs Obama's immigration plan.</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP162_Big_Thunder_Is_Shut_Down.mp3 Episode #161 – Revised Scriptures. Tales from Funen. Viva Chavez. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/XOtRmdE688A/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:04:04 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4246 Will American missionaries now be sent to Venezuela? The scriptures are changed for the first time since 1981. Is openly breastfeeding in church OK?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP161_Revised_Scriptures_Tales_from_Funen_Viva_Chavez.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Hugo Chavez died. Bummer. Will American missionaries be sent to Venezuela now? DID THE CHURCH ASSASSINATE CHAVEZ?? Do women have a right to openly breastfeed in church? Nope. Orson Scott Card has a gay problem. We’ll let you read that as you will. Mormons are all over the game Fallout 3! Wild! If only they were all over Fallout Boy songs. The scriptures are thoroughly, if lightly, updated. Official Declaration 2 is of particular interest. Other news: Elder Holland dedicates the chapel in Abu Dhabi; and the head of LDS Humanitarian heads up a counsel at the UN Conference. Tune in now and tune in forever. New scripture stuff List of changes to scriptures Lactavists Orson and gays Mormons in Fallout 3 Elder Holland dedicates Abu Dhabi chapel LDS Humanitarian gets its due at the UN <p>Will American missionaries now be sent to Venezuela? The scriptures are changed for the first time since 1981. Is openly breastfeeding in church OK?</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP161_Revised_Scriptures_Tales_from_Funen_Viva_Chavez.mp3 Episode #160 – Wiggle Ears and Walk Out http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/iubkVLZf6Os/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:14:03 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4231 A state president gets a little too political from the pulpit. Have Mormon politics crossed the line? Jon Huntsman opts for same-sex marriage. We YouTube!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP160_Wiggle_Ears_and_Walk_Out.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPolitics from the pulpit More live streaming! Join is regularly on YouTube! A stake president gets a little too political from the pulpit, Mormon politics are naughty Huntsman opts to legalize same-sex marriage New meetinghouse in Ethiopia Mormon Island Dam 58 new missions! The Philadelphia Temple FINALLY gets underway Former bishop pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme Chicago Trib runs article on Obama administration and randomly uses a photo with President Monson Mormon boy band rises from the ashes! <p>A state president gets a little too political from the pulpit. Have Mormon politics crossed the line? Jon Huntsman opts for same-sex marriage. We YouTube!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP160_Wiggle_Ears_and_Walk_Out.mp3 Episode #159 – Live from Zarahemla http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/0kpf6dHffoA/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:01:19 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4201 We live stream our first show on YouTube. A cool BYU kid comes out to all his friends; a missionary is sent home on rape charges; & a guide for mid-singles!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP159_Live_from_Zarahemla.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIf you missed this week’s live broadcast on YouTube, check out the video after the break. But don’t let that keep you from downloading! Let us know if you want more live shows in the future. Lots of assorted news this week. No one, singular, big story. So check them all out: Tabernacle choir contest winner gets to conduct a song Mormons make it on The Amazing Race. What are we? Chopped fry sauce? Awkward and generic advice for mid-singles Brett Favre lends a Bobcat to Mormons. Mormons claim Brett Favre is working directly with them to help out with stuff. Brett Favre has been baptized. Missionary sent home on rape charges. Eek. Orrin Hatch publishes new book on Mormonism. He will not seek reelection A Mormon guide to love What’s it like for non-LDS professors at BYU? Do they keep the Honor Code? DO YOU? Beyond the Mormon Moment conference in SoCal How ta speek like a Mormun     <p>We live stream our first show on YouTube. A cool BYU kid comes out to all his friends; a missionary is sent home on rape charges; & a guide for mid-singles!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP159_Live_from_Zarahemla.mp3 Episode #158 – The Dying Is All Part of It http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/o9Q5H8QzqaQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:02:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4160 The Pope resigns. Could a resignation ever happen in the LDS Church or do we have succession all figured out? Why do the apostles serve life terms?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP158_The_Dying_Is_All_Part_of_It.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBye, guys! The Pope resigns. Could we ever see a similar thing happen to the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Why do the Brethren stay until death? Can they leave if they choose? How did we establish prophetic succession? President Monson continues celebrating five years with five articles about various things accomplished during his tenure. Fun. Speaking of fun., the band fun. won the Grammy for Best New Artist. Do we need further evidence that the Grammys are a crock? The Church is working with Utah lawmakers on a gay rights bill. Utah and the Mormon Church are also now the central focus of President Obama’s immigration reform plans. Because no one knows how to treat Hispanics like Utahans. After the Boy Scouts vote is postponed, questions arise as to whether the Church had a hand in it. The Church has also praised the postponement. Other stuff – Yeah Samake fights for freedom but doesn’t explain how to do it; the Church settles a protest dispute in Brigham City; the Tegucigalpa Temple opens its doors; the Tabernacle Choir streams video for Valentine’s Day and it’s a big deal… …and a Mormon woman shakes it at Carnival. She wants to feel many-a-man’s hand on her.  Mormon Church president retirement and succession? Boy Scouts vote update A series on five years of President Monson Church working on gay rights bill Yeah Samake fights radical Islam. He just won’t tell you how. 31 dates in 31 days The Church, another church, and Brigham City find peace Tegucigalpa Temple open house MoTab streams V-day Obama looks to Utah on immigration Shaking it at Carnival   This is the first image that shows up in a Google search for “Prophet dies.”   <p>The Pope resigns. Could a resignation ever happen in the LDS Church or do we have succession all figured out? Why do the apostles serve life terms?</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP158_The_Dying_Is_All_Part_of_It.mp3 Episode #157 – The Letter “F” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/9aZyLp8v6N8/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:38:17 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4135 Are there Mormon sex taboos? Mormon sex dos and don'ts? Mexico gets a new MTC. Alabama gets its first black stake president. 5 years of Thomas S. Monson!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP157_The_Letter_F.mp3Download the MP3 of the showVictory! We hope that the Super Bowl brought the spirit into your homes as much as it did into ours. That Beyonce knows how to testify! H. David Burton receives an honorary doctorate degree, from Salt Lake Community College. Let us repeat: honorary doctorate. Community college. Does the wording of one of the temple recommend questions need to be revisited? What does it mean to, “…support, affiliate with, or agree with any group or individual whose teachings or practices are contrary to or oppose those accepted by the Church…”? A penis-biting ex-branch president will stand trial. Thank goodness our penal system is not soft. Mexico will be getting another MTC. No word on what this means for the existing MTC that is already in Mexico. Does our question for perfection lead us down a slippery slope into depression? Al has some questions for you about appropriate limits in the boudoir. You had better sacrifice the confidence of your spouse and tell him. Other news: the Church files a brief on behalf of protection of marriage stuff; President Monson marks five years in power; a sister missionary is killed; Alabama gets its first black stake president; and David Archuleta releases a CD from the mission field! Dr. H. David Burton Depression from perfectionism? Alabama’s first black stake president Junk biter Sister missionary killed Mexico’s new MTC Church files brief in gay marriage cases 3 Mormon Ravens win the Super Bowl. That’s so Raven! 5 years of Monson David Archuleta releases from the field <p>Are there Mormon sex taboos? Mormon sex dos and don'ts? Mexico gets a new MTC. Alabama gets its first black stake president. 5 years of Thomas S. Monson!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP157_The_Letter_F.mp3 Episode #156 – Gay Boy Scouts Church Blockers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/7erVVN1Dn7M/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:38:17 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4117 Are gay Boy Scouts on the horizon? It looks so. A young gay man serves a mission. And we produce the love child of Kevin Barney and Peggy Fletcher Stack.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP156_Gay_Boy_Scout_Church_Blockers.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Are gay Boy Scouts coming? It appears the Boy Scouts might finally life their ban on having gay Boy Scouts. Speaking of gay stuff, Joanna Brooks writes a thoughtful piece about an openly gay young man currently serving a mission. This is seriously thought-provoking stuff here. Also, a group has organized to take care of homeless LGBT Mormon youth who have been disowned by their families. Sad. The Provo City Center Temple gets serious designs. Let the speculation cease! After being declared Mormon of the Year by Times and Seasons, Mitt Romney shows up again in DC, but nobody cares. A great Church history conference called “Approaching Antiquity: Joseph Smith and the Ancient World” is coming. Attend! Other news – the Church might block a train in Florida as retribution for years of everyone else blocking its own construction projects; a great Mormon satirical paper in the spirit of The Onion; a fire clears a church building; and in our most axiomatic statement of the week – it is difficult to be in high school in Utah and not be LDS. You heard it here first, folks. Gay Boy Scouts Gay on a mission LGBT Mormon youths helped The Mormon The Onion Provo City Center Temple gets serious Church is a train blocker Mitt is not going away. Darn. Church building evacuated Utah high school tricky for non-Mormons Upcoming Church history conference The evil spawn of Peggy Fletcher Stack and Kevin Barney <p>Are gay Boy Scouts on the horizon? It looks so. A young gay man serves a mission. And we produce the love child of Kevin Barney and Peggy Fletcher Stack.</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP156_Gay_Boy_Scout_Church_Blockers.mp3 Episode #155 – Insights and Pathos (Manti and the Real Girl) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/1-ZebOTmGtw/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:02:49 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4097 Elaine S. Dalton says that Mormon women don't need to "lobby for rights." Is Manti Te'o a huge embarrassment to Mormons? Wikipedia attacks Martin Harris.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP155_Insights_and_Pathos_Manti_and_the_Real_Girl.mp3Download the MP3 of the showYeah, so Geoff got married. More on that later. Manti and the Real Girl Here’s the throwdown for this week’s show: Elaine S. Dalton argues that women don’t need to “lobby for rights” What the heck is Manti Te’o's problem? And should his bishop be speaking out? Church to downsize departments The 100 Greatest LDS Songs of ALL TIME. We’re hoping for some Saturday’s Warrior. Wikipedia attacks Martin Harris MoTab is the #1 selling classical artist of 2012 Jabari Parker finds Mormons at Duke Smart Mormons. They exist. Church to donate $200,000 for detoxification center First set of youngin’ missionaries arrives at MTC Arizona woman reunited with stolen Book of Mormon Book of Mormon to become part of new humanist “Bible” LDS Film Festival is happening <p>Elaine S. Dalton says that Mormon women don't need to "lobby for rights." Is Manti Te'o a huge embarrassment to Mormons? Wikipedia attacks Martin Harris. </p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP155_Insights_and_Pathos_Manti_and_the_Real_Girl.mp3 Episode #154 – Whale Sounds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/hHaLzNLkWGE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:54:36 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4079 Should women pray in General Conference? We break down the arguments. Also, there's a new dating site for gay Mormons. And Ann Romney won't do DWTS. Bummer.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP154_Whale_Sounds.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBreaking news: Ann Romney will not do Dancing With the Stars. Life is HARD! Some misguided youth do a “flash mob” in Temple Square. Yippee. There’s a new dating site specifically for gay Mormons. Come for the talk of Mosiah 3:19. Leave for the velour coats. A new online petition pushes to have women pray in General Conference. Good or bad? Or is this another Wear Pants to Church Day mishap? The Church’s delegation to President Obama’s inauguration has been selected. Enjoy Washington, Elders Cook and Perry! Quentin’s Quandaries will be wild this week! Speaking of Cook, former gubernatorial candidate and inherently apostate Democrat, Peter Cooke, has been called as a mission president! Enjoy Novosibirsk, President Cooke! And more! Gay Mormon dating site Let women pray in General Conference Apostles go to Obama and love him No DWTS for Ann Romney Cooke goes mission president Film adaptation of ‘Book of Mormon’ in the works <p>Should women pray in General Conference? We break down the arguments. Also, there's a new dating site for gay Mormons. And Ann Romney won't do DWTS. Bummer.</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP154_Whale_Sounds.mp3 Episode #153 – Don’t Trust Your Bishop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/qSpUxOUFvJs/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:21:13 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4055 Millions of missionaries die in MTC epidemic. What does this mean for you? Is it unwise to study Doctrine and Covenants thematically? And more!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP153_Dont_Trust_Your_Bishop.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Mitt Romney is killing it in Times and Seasons’ Mormon of the Year contest. It’s Mittmania all over again! The MTC suffers a flu epidemic, killing nearly all on board. We discuss the pros and cons of the current format for Gospel Doctrine – thematic lessons vs. more historical ones. Which is better? We let you decide. Congress gets an openly bisexual and formerly LDS woman. What does this mean for your weekend? A singles ward bishop bilks his congregation out of money. It’s a sad world when we can’t just trust someone for being LDS, let alone our bishop. Stupid trends in Mormon marketing. There seems to be a product for just about everything, and we buy them solely because we are dumb Mormons. Also – The National Cathedral is to allow gay marriages; Elder Andersen speaks to the youth; Sunstone actually has a non-jackweed conference; MoTab dedicates its performance to the Newtown victims. And Lehi changes the name of “Morning Glory Road.” Pity. Mormon of the Year updates Morning Glory Road Sunstone’s Christ conference Millions dead at the MTC Unwise to study the Doctrine and Covenants “thematically” Elder Neil L. Andersen learns lessons from butterflies Openly bisexual congresswoman Gay marriages in the National Cathedral Don’t trust your bishop More missionaries means big business for Utah MoTab for Newtown <p>Millions of missionaries die in MTC epidemic. What does this mean for you? Is it unwise to study Doctrine and Covenants thematically? And more!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP153_Dont_Trust_Your_Bishop.mp3 Episode #152 – Seduction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/kd3g3wSVA6Q/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:28:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4045 Happy New Year! We hope it was great!. We're checking in, saying hello, and talking about great Mormon things, including Mormon of the Year!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP152_Seduction.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAs Al puts it, “We’re achieving something here, but I’m not sure what it is.” We hope you all had a great New Year’s and didn’t get too tipsy on Martinelli’s. Was it fulfilling for you or is it perennially disappointing? A quick take on Mormon content for this week: Warren Jeffs failed. Mass suicides averted. Mormon of the Year nominations announced! A great new missionary display at the DC Temple visitors center He’s Gone Color! <p>Happy New Year! We hope it was great!. We're checking in, saying hello, and talking about great Mormon things, including Mormon of the Year!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP152_Seduction.mp3 Episode #151 – Kidnapping Puppy Pimps http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/P1TINnDeR_4/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:50:09 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3983 Senator Crapo arrested on DUI charges. Merry Christmas to Idaho. Warren Jeffs publishes his prophesies. A BYU student starts a dog rental business. ¡Y más!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP151_Kidnapping_Puppy_Pimps.mp3Download the MP3 of the showCrap. We hope you all had a Merry Christmas. To you, we give the gift of another wonderful show. Oh Senator Crapo. The man got himself a bit boozified over the weekend, and was subsequently arrested on a DUI. Warren Jeffs publishes his own revelations. He shall be freed! A BYU student starts a puppy pimping rental business. Neat. Provo is rated the best place to grow old! Yes! Turn away from Florida and come to the joy of Utah! In other news: Jabari Parker chooses Duke, missionaries in Oklahoma save a dog, and missionaries freed in Guatemala. Also we argue about flash storage vs. cloud storage. Crapo gets tipsy Warren Jeffs predicts justice Jabari Parker goes to Duke Missionaries save dog Missionaries freed in Guatemala Pimping puppies Provo the best place to grow old. Yup. Has the era of the Church school passed? <p>Senator Crapo arrested on DUI charges. Merry Christmas to Idaho. Warren Jeffs publishes his prophesies. A BYU student starts a dog rental business. ¡Y más!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP151_Kidnapping_Puppy_Pimps.mp3 Episode #150 – There’s A Party in Joanna Brooks’ Pants http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/J5U11T2b0HQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:11:21 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3966 It's our 150th show! Crazy! Thanks for nearly three great years! What did you think of Wear Pants to Church day? Was it useful? Was it justified? Was it stupid? Did you wear pants to church?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP150_Theres_A_Party_in_Joanna_Brooks_Pants.mp3Download the MP3 of the show It’s our 150th show! Crazy! Thanks for nearly three great years! What did you think of Wear Pants to Church day? Was it useful? Was it justified? Was it stupid? Did you wear pants to church? Emilie Parker, and LDS girl, among the dead in the Newtown tragedy. Thoughts from her father and bishop. And us. Speaking of, KSL suspends all gun classifieds. What does this MEAN? 20 reasons why it was awesome to be a Mormon in 2012. We love Buzzfeed sometimes. Has the perception of Mormonism changed because of the Mormon Moment? Not really. Live soldiers on. And the Church is running ads on Spotify. Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas. 20 reasons why 2012 was awesome for Mormons Joanna Brooks loves to wear pants to church, but was this a misfire? Emilie Parker remembered KSL takes down gun classifieds The Mormon Moment did nothing for perception of Mormons MoTab, Alfie Boe, and Tom Brokaw do Christmas   <p>It's our 150th show! Crazy! Thanks for nearly three great years! What did you think of Wear Pants to Church day? Was it useful? Was it justified? Was it stupid? Did you wear pants to church?</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP150_Theres_A_Party_in_Joanna_Brooks_Pants.mp3 Episode #149 – Both Genders Are Offenders http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/msOyhYzxeAs/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:51:24 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3954 The Mormons and Gays website. Your thoughts? Wear Pants to Church Day is real. Is this good or stupid? Tell us! Elder David Archuleta draws attention to himself by singing his heart out in Chile. Good job, David. You sing. You are a missionary.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP149_Both_Genders_Are_Offenders.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSo much stuff! Let’s cut to the chase. Wear Pants to Church Day is real. Do you ladies actually feel so maligned that this is necessary? Or is it just stupid? Tell us! Elder David Archuleta draws attention to himself by singing his heart out in Chile. Good job, David. You sing. You are a missionary. Cool video goes around about BYU-Hawaii’s Muslim BYUSA president. Strong. When does it become OK to marry a non-Mormon? What’s more important? Temple marriage in an OK relationship or civil marriage in a great one? The Mormons and Gays website goes up. It’s one big olive branch to the gay community and those close to it. Pretty neat, though it leaves us questioning what our quick soundbyte stance actually is on gay rights. The Mormon Tabernacle choir revs up for its Christmas concerts with Alfie Boe and Tom Brokaw. Wear Pants to Church Day Elder Archuleta sings Should I marry a non-Mormon? Honduras Temple dedication dates Mormons and Gays MoTab and Alfie Boe <p>The Mormons and Gays website. Your thoughts? Wear Pants to Church Day is real. Is this good or stupid? Tell us! Elder David Archuleta draws attention to himself by singing his heart out in Chile. Good job, David. You sing. You are a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP149_Both_Genders_Are_Offenders.mp3 Episode #148 – Charlie Wilson’s Missionaries http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/jcPC0T46iAU/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:13:45 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3925 How can prospective missionaries better prepare for their missions? Al and Geoff recount their time as missionaries and offer tips. Also - recapping the First Presidency Christmas Devotional; and the 3,000th stake!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP148_Charlie_Wilsons_Missionaries.mp3Download the MP3 of the showDid you enjoy the First Presidency Christmas Devotional? We did. Watch it if you missed it. You will learn how to be a more gracious recipient of gifts. Your hosts talk about missions, specifically, preparing for them. What can be done better? What should prospective missionaries expect and upon what should they focus? We’d love your thoughts. The 3000th stake of the Church was created this weekend in Sierra Leone. Pretty cool! Four more years! Also, Spain got two new stakes. Why wasn’t one of the Spanish ones considered No. 3000? It’s all politics! The Catalans have no reason to stick around anymore! In college news: The University of Utah to allow mission deferments, Dixie State College debates whether to rename itself because it is a racist institution that dislikes all minorities; and Jabari Parker says he will not go on a mission just yet and will go to school for a year. In other news: The Mormon Bachelorette is actually coming back. May mercy be upon us. Female LDS authors write a romance anthology! Mumbai is set to open for missionary work. A Christian spends a year pretending to be gay. And young Russians protest the Church for alleged authoritarianism. Repeat: Russians are talking about problems with authoritarianism. With others. Russians. The Christmas Devotional rocked 3,000 stakes! Missionaries in Mumbai Jabari Parker will not yet join the ranks of missionaries University of Utah allows deferment for Mormon missionaries Dixie State College is racist Christian spends a year being gay Young Russians protest Church A Mormon romance anthology! We love OK.com   The new Zarahemla Times! <p>How can prospective missionaries better prepare for their missions? Al and Geoff recount their time as missionaries and offer tips. Also - recapping the First Presidency Christmas Devotional; and the 3,000th stake!</p><p>The [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP148_Charlie_Wilsons_Missionaries.mp3 Episode #147 – Fact: Lamanite Thanksgiving Was Real http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/cvgDHu6PqoE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:31:13 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3907 Yeah Samake continues his fight for Mali, the Deseret News argues that the NBA is copying MoTab, and we discuss McKay Coppins' pen name!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP147_Fact_Lamanite_Thanksgiving_Was_Real.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Let the record show – Al has publicly promised Geoff a Spotify Premium subscription. MoTab has crossed the line. They claim the NBA is copying them. Yeah Samake keeps his quest alive. This time, it’s to bring democracy back to Mali. Does McKay Coppins write under the pen name Trent Toone? Sources say he does. And we are the source. A would-be Slovenian boy wins the National Chess Championship. And… it’s a slow week: Mitt’s Utah supporters are upset by his treatment from the GOP; language training for missionaries, the history of BYU film, and is a fugitive abusing Mormon hospitality? Yeah Samake! The NBA just LOVES MoTab! So much! They need them! Slovenian chess Brother Romney The Church’s holiday ads goes for the Christian jugular Fugitive Jason Brown is hiding among Mormons! Language training for missionaries History of BYU film He’s Gone Color! <p>Yeah Samake continues his fight for Mali, the Deseret News argues that the NBA is copying MoTab, and we discuss McKay Coppins' pen name!</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP147_Fact_Lamanite_Thanksgiving_Was_Real.mp3 Episode #146 – In Praise of Women’s Soccer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Ua9JIAbga-4/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:37:28 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3893 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP146_In_Praise_of_Womens_Soccer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy Thanksgiving, American listeners! Male dress at Church – are white shirts required? Men, what do you think? Women, what do you expect from men? Bryce Harper’s girlfriend plays BYU [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP146_In_Praise_of_Womens_Soccer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe Googled “Mormon Grooming” and Came Up With Pictures from the Missionary Application Packet. Happy Thanksgiving, American listeners! Male dress at Church – are white shirts required? Men, what do you think? Women, what do you expect from men? Bryce Harper’s girlfriend plays BYU soccer. Is Bryce Harper a TBM? Inquiring minds MUST know! This pertains to our salvation! Should we be offended by the OC Weekly’s depiction of Mitt Romney as the angel Moroni? The one of Muhammad is way worse. Israel and Gaza are having at it! What does this mean for students at the BYU Jerusalem Center? Is it secret? Is it safe? Orem gets a mosque! Yay for pluralism! Mormonism after Mitt – Seven questions about the future of the Church in the United States. Other news – Mormon Helping Hands is all over post-Sandy cleanup in New York. Utah County’s first baptistery uncovered during excavation of the Provo City Center Temple. The Boise Temple is rededicated, and Geoff loves Twilight. Seven questions for the future of American Mormonism BYU Jerusalem Center students safe Orem gets a mosque Mormons angry over OC Weekly cover Bryce Harper celebrates the Honor Code… and soccer Boise Temple rededicated Mormon Helping Hands in New York 1870s Baptistery uncovered in Provo <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP146_In_Praise_of_Womens_Soccer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy Thanksgiving, American listeners! Male dress at Church – are white shirts required? Men, [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP146_In_Praise_of_Womens_Soccer.mp3 Episode #145 – Apostolic Favoritism http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/pAaoUeBCQHM/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:03:56 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3878 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP145_Apostolic_Favoritism.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s show: The White Horse Prophecy debunked The slippery slope of apostolic favoritism Mormons and the art of losing Church pulls all ads during final week of presidential [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP145_Apostolic_Favoritism.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBehold: the Future On this week’s show: The White Horse Prophecy debunked The slippery slope of apostolic favoritism Mormons and the art of losing Church pulls all ads during final week of presidential campaign What’s next for Romney? Mormons voted for Bush in a higher percentage than for Romney Mormons help with Sandy cleanup Provo’s “super chapel” opens Awful YouTube videos of some Arizona young men’s program singing a One Direction song, as well as “Mormon Daddy Style” Preview of next year’s Sunday School curriculum Mormon Helping Hands :: Hurricane Sandy :: Rockaways, NY from Joshua Brown on Vimeo. <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP145_Apostolic_Favoritism.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s show: The White Horse Prophecy debunked The slippery slope of apostolic favoritism [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP145_Apostolic_Favoritism.mp3 Episode #144 – The End of the Mormon Moment? (Kunkel’s Krinkles) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/qyuUtVAULSU/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:06:07 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3847 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP144_The_End_of_The_Mormon_Moment.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe US election is over. Does this mean the Mormon Moment is over? We recap election stuff, Mitt Romney’s loss, and what this means for the continuing of the Mormon [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP144_The_End_of_The_Mormon_Moment.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLet Them Eat Cake The US election is over. Does this mean the Mormon Moment is over? We recap election stuff, Mitt Romney’s loss, and what this means for the continuing of the Mormon Moment and the Church going forward. All in all, we’re pretty proud of what’s happened to the Church in the past few years. In other news – a Mormon potato physiologist dies. He invented the potato. This is serious. The Circling the Wagons Conference happened this past weekend in Salt Lake. Did you go? Do you know someone who did? LDS Tools experiences outages. be prepared! A Mormon sexologist is going to teach you how to please your partner and take the taboos off of sex. That is right! You shall become like a high-class prostitute! And MoTab’s YouTube channel gets some very awkward love on a very awkward playlist. The election and the Mormon Moment Romney lost, but Mormons won. The Church survived five years of campaigning Mormonism cost Romney the election The speech that Romney should have given Other Mormon election results Circling the Wagons A visit to the LA Temple visitors center Renowned potato physiologist dies LDS Tools outage Mormon sexologist! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP144_The_End_of_The_Mormon_Moment.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe US election is over. Does this mean the Mormon Moment is over? We recap election stuff, [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP144_The_End_of_The_Mormon_Moment.mp3 Episode #143 – Mormons, Romney, Elections, Yoda, and Cults http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/PA04YJNbw5A/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:37:34 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3818 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP143_Mormons_Elections_Romney_Cults_and_Yoda.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Holy show! There is a lot of Mormon news out there this week, from (what will hope will be the last for some time) Mitt Romney news, election talk, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP143_Mormons_Elections_Romney_Cults_and_Yoda.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Holy show! There is a lot of Mormon news out there this week, from (what will hope will be the last for some time) Mitt Romney news, election talk, new stakes, more missionaries, lamenting our loss of “cult” status, and a funny allusion to President Kimball. Who do Utahans feel best represent Mormondom? Mitt Romney? Gordon Jump? More importantly, will Romney become the first Mormon president since never? Salon argues that Romney is a disgrace to Mormonism because he is a capitalist. Neat. The business world is also hitting Mitt Romney for what are being painted as shady tax loophole practices when it comes to the way Romney has allocated funds for charitable contributions to the Church. Al, our resident financial guru, breaks it all down. The Church is mum on same-sex marriage measures in Maryland, Maine, and Washington. A new approach? Missionary application numbers soar, prospective female missionaries rejoice in being able to “have it all,” and missionary numbers in west Africa are about to soar. Other news: A stake in Botswana, the Church’s relief efforts in the wake of Sandy, as well as the civil war in Syria, MoTab gets a YouTube channel, and the French are doing the unpredictable – protesting the Paris Temple. Tune in! I’ll miss the Mormon cult Why isn’t Mitt Romney a socialist? Who best represents Mormons on the national stage? Romney avoids taxes via loophole to the Church MoTab goes YouTube Missionary numbers soar, people call us draft dodgers Female missionaries can finally “have it all”! Church is all over Sandy cleanup Church is all over Syrian mess Missionary numbers in west Africa to jump by 30% First stake in Botswana. Botswana rocks. Parisians suddenly not thrilled about temple Church mum about same-sex bills in three states President Kimball makes it in Reuters/Rooters/Routers   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP143_Mormons_Elections_Romney_Cults_and_Yoda.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Holy show! There is a lot of Mormon news out there this week, from (what will hope [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP143_Mormons_Elections_Romney_Cults_and_Yoda.mp3 Episode #142 – Passive Slaps to the Face http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Srt11Yymb60/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:20:04 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3796 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP142_Passive_Slaps_to_the_Face.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Another week. Another successful round of Mormon news. Mormons are adept at pushing urban legends. This past week, we saw a rumor go around that the number of missionary [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP142_Passive_Slaps_to_the_Face.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Another week. Another successful round of Mormon news. Mormons are adept at pushing urban legends. This past week, we saw a rumor go around that the number of missionary applications had jumped from 600 a week to 7,000 a week. The Church stepped in to clarify, and the results are still pretty staggeringly awesome. David Twede, our favorite apostate-in-waiting, “resigns” from the Church before going through a process that would lead to excommunication. This was the guy who tried to pretend he was being hit with disciplinary action for criticizing Mitt Romney. The Duck Beach documentary finally has a trailer, and it make sit look like MTV took over the idyllic beaches of the Outer Banks. Put some clothes on, ladies. Atheists start shaming Mormonism. Well we shall shame you, good atheists. To shame! You are shamed! Some quick bites: A few new LDS-related apps, MoTab hits the Midwest, the neat story of a philanthropist, and a purse thief ruins Fruit Heights for everyone. David Twede has had enough Increase in missionary applications Use of “cult” when covering Mormonism Atheists are embracing their religion New Book of Mormon app Mormon podcasts for Android (we’re in there!) MoTab in the Midwest From Duck Beach to Eternity Purse thief! A welfare system that works <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP142_Passive_Slaps_to_the_Face.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Another week. Another successful round of Mormon news. Mormons are adept at pushing urban [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP142_Passive_Slaps_to_the_Face.mp3 Episode #141 – The Great Pillow Fight (and More General Conference) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Ty3r0sA9xAc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:43:04 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3756 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP141_The_Great_Pillow_Fight.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re back with part 2 of our General Conference recap, as well as some other news: Marlin K. Jensen is released during General Conference, and the Church loses a progressive [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP141_The_Great_Pillow_Fight.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHolland’s Inner Anger We’re back with part 2 of our General Conference recap, as well as some other news: Marlin K. Jensen is released during General Conference, and the Church loses a progressive pragmatist with a flair for conflict resolution. The Church backs off on its construction of a new nine-story building at the Provo MTC. How will this affect the changes in missionary work announced during General Conference? Victory to the people of Provo! BYUtv has a new comedy show. It’s sort of OK. Reverend Billy Graham meets with Mitt Romney and promptly removes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from his list of “cults.” How kind. Pat Billy on the back, but not too hard or he might die. Vanity Fair publishes an interesting – if flawed – piece on how the Church has been involved in politics from one time to another. Farewell to Jensen Church drops MTC plans Billy Graham loves Mormons The Church’s influence in politics <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP141_The_Great_Pillow_Fight.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re back with part 2 of our General Conference recap, as well as some other news: Marlin K. [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP141_The_Great_Pillow_Fight.mp3 Episode #140 – Happy 18th. Enjoy Your Mission. (Musings from General Conference) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/SbkMBefx4OE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:11:41 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3729 General Conference! Missionary age lowered to 18 (19 for women). Our thoughts on numerous talks throughout, as well as responses to your live tweets and emails.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP140_Happy_18th_Enjoy_Your_Mission.mp3Download the MP3 of the show What a great General Conference! Such a blessing to hear the words of living prophets and apostles. We had a great weekend listening to counsel, live tweeting with many of you, and keeping track of General Conference fashions. The big news, of course, is the Church lowering the minimum age for men to serve missions to 18 and women to 19. Pretty crazy stuff. We’re witnessing modern revelation in action. Another reason to love General Conference. This is a landmark change in policy and will fundamentally change the course of missionary work for the Church. As Elder Holland states: “God is hastening his work.” So true. Listen in to this week’s show as we get through the content from much of the conference, offering our thoughts. Happy General Conference to you! <p>General Conference! Missionary age lowered to 18 (19 for women). Our thoughts on numerous talks throughout, as well as responses to your live tweets and emails.</p><p>The post <a [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP140_Happy_18th_Enjoy_Your_Mission.mp3 Episode #139 – An Adventure in Libel http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/PLtaKVfn6jc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:29:26 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3679 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP139_An_Adventure_in_Libel.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Happy pre-General Conference week! We’ll hit you with some General Conference predictions. The greatest question of the week: Does Al come off as too edgy or potentially less-active? Is [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP139_An_Adventure_in_Libel.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Happy pre-General Conference week! We’ll hit you with some General Conference predictions. The greatest question of the week: Does Al come off as too edgy or potentially less-active? Is it time for an intervention as seen in the 2010 episode “Intervention”? Is Al Doan a racist? Is Kevin Barney a coward? Political roundup: McKay Coppins writes a good/great article about the David Twede excommunication “scandal;” the DC 3rd Ward welcomes the idea of Brother Mitt Romney joining its ranks; are Mormons fasting for Mitt Romney?Are LDS women second-class citizens? Also, Russian saints do not care about Mitt Romney. Shocker. We hit the news on various temple developments! We also get new Pass-Along cards. Interesting! Colorful! QR codes! The Salt Lake Tribune talks about the best of Mormon Cinema. Oxymorons be darned. Other news: President Monson in Germany, the Mormon Bachelor fails miserably, a new Mormon Studies journal, and a newly-called bishop and full-time border patrol agent is killed. :/ Russia’s Mormons don’t care about Mitt Romney The Daily Beast’s view on Mormon women DC Third Ward welcomes Mitt Romney Fasting for Romney We do not excommunicate Romney critics New pass-along cards The best of Mormon Cinema New Mormon Studies journal – Interpreter Monson goes to Germany Border Patrol agent shot and killed “Ceremonial” groundbreaking for Indianapolis Temple Buenos Aires Temple rededicated Calgary Temple open house starts <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP139_An_Adventure_in_Libel.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Happy pre-General Conference week! We’ll hit you with some General Conference predictions. The [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP139_An_Adventure_in_Libel.mp3 Episode #138 – Therapizing the Mormon Bachelor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/K-8OMTxxWcs/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:15:53 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3644 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP138_Therapizing_the_Mormon_Bachelor.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Harry Reid says that Mitt Romney does not represent the Church and Mormons shouldn’t be judged based on how Romney presents himself as a candidate. Mudslinging in the DC [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP138_Therapizing_the_Mormon_Bachelor.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Harry Reid says that Mitt Romney does not represent the Church and Mormons shouldn’t be judged based on how Romney presents himself as a candidate. Mudslinging in the DC stake center! Armies of Helaman march in Bountiful! Not one of them fell! The Mormon Bachelor jumps the shark and goes to therapy. Oh yes! We lie not! A guy in Florida is being excommunicated for bashing Mitt Romney? No, The Daily Beast just wants you to think so. He’s getting excommunicated for posting details about temple ordinances and his iffy website. Dork. Catholics love Mormons! Some guy in Boulder doesn’t! A Mormon gal is on Survivor! The Brigham City Temple is dedicated! The 122nd anniversary of the polygamy manifesto! Click for Love: Excommunicating a Romney hater? Washington Post clears it up Stripling Warriors in Bountiful! Catholics Heart Mormons Manifesto anniversary Brigham City Temple dedicated Roland Sharette is an idiot Harry Reid attacks Romney’s Mormonism. Attacks! Mormons on Survivor The Mormon Bachelor is so bad! SO bad! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP138_Therapizing_the_Mormon_Bachelor.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Harry Reid says that Mitt Romney does not represent the Church and Mormons shouldn’t be [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP138_Therapizing_the_Mormon_Bachelor.mp3 Episode #137 – Mid-Single Wimps (Jiggety Higgity Wickety Woo) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/z-ej55M1R_8/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:14:44 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3619 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP137_Mid_Single_Wimps.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  BYU’s caffeine movement starts to fizzle. True believers will get their fix at the local Albertson’s. Elder Oaks instructs us not to join paramilitary groups and to save food, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP137_Mid_Single_Wimps.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  Chump BYU’s caffeine movement starts to fizzle. True believers will get their fix at the local Albertson’s. Elder Oaks instructs us not to join paramilitary groups and to save food, instead. Sound advice from a judge and apostle, unless you are into cults or tea parties. A British bloke gives us a treatise on exciting aspects of Church doctrine, namely the potential to be gods; all of this in a favorable piece about why he loves Mormons. Why do we need to tread lightly around the cultural needs of Muslims but not the sensitivities of Mormons? Come on, liberals! Accept and respect all! The Huffington Post elucidates the fine world of being a mid-single by interviewing a chumpy mid-single dude. Why are mid-single men so weak? Be stronger, wimps! Assorted: Church reaffirms its political neutrality and non-Romneyness, Iraq gets a new ambassador – guess what religion he is? And blacks in the history of the Church and the priesthood. Lots to learn. What are your thoughts? Caffeine movement is weak, like Ukraine Peggy Fletcher Stack (and E. Oaks) don’t want you to join fringe groups Why I Love Mormonism Why is it OK to mock Mormons but not others? The woes of mid-singles Church reaffirms political stance Mormon RM to be ambassador to Iraq Nobody knows – The Untold Story of Black Mormons <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP137_Mid_Single_Wimps.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  BYU’s caffeine movement starts to fizzle. True believers will get their fix at the local [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP137_Mid_Single_Wimps.mp3 Episode #136 – Brandon Flowers, Mormons Salute You http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/qL-Bv5h_JPA/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:21:08 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3582 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP136_Brandon_Flowers_Mormons_Salute_You.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Killers’ Brandon Flowers makes all of us proud to be Mormon as he fights off meanness from those soulless Swedes and Brits. The Church runs Google Ads using Mitt [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/feed/ 5 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP136_Brandon_Flowers_Mormons_Salute_You.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Killers’ Brandon Flowers makes all of us proud to be Mormon as he fights off meanness from those soulless Swedes and Brits. The Church runs Google Ads using Mitt Romney’s name. Pretty sneaky! Should Mormons buy advertising in the playbook for The Book of Mormon musical? Salt Lake says yes, and they have done it! They have done it! BYU students lead a campaign to bring caffeinated beverages to campus. Every student reserves the right to eat fry sauce and be a good Mormon. LDS Democrats convene in Charlotte to show how pluralistic the Church is. *cough* A second Mormon stake in Russia is organized in St. Petersburg. Awesome! We track some other stake growth around thew world. Cumorah.com is amazing! Elder Holland gives an impressive CES Fireside. Be a better Mormon. Don’t exercise self-righteous judgment. Exercise righteous judgment. From Mitt Romney searches a Mormon you shall be “I’ve Read the Book” at The Book of Mormon musical Please bring caffeinated beverages to BYU Russia’s second stake Cumorah.com – Great stats on the Mormon Church Watch Elder Holland’s excellent CES fireside From Mormon to atheist to Mormon   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP136_Brandon_Flowers_Mormons_Salute_You.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Killers’ Brandon Flowers makes all of us proud to be Mormon as he fights off [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP136_Brandon_Flowers_Mormons_Salute_You.mp3 Episode #135 – Provo Coke Dealers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/9TGEplCNlSc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:18:54 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3554 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP135_Provo_Coke_Dealers.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMitt Romney is now the Republican Presidential nominee. At the Tampa convention, innocent old people touted Mitt’s spiritual awesomeness. Awesome for the Church or using Church callings for political gain? [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/feed/ 6 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP135_Provo_Coke_Dealers.mp3Download the MP3 of the showDo It for Geoff’s Birthday Mitt Romney is now the Republican Presidential nominee. At the Tampa convention, innocent old people touted Mitt’s spiritual awesomeness. Awesome for the Church or using Church callings for political gain? On a similar note, Romney’s ward in New Hampshire, near Lake Winnipesaukee, spent a fast and testimony meeting testifying of him as a candidate and what he has done for the Church. Why bother testifying of Christ and the Atonement when Mitt Romney is there? FINALLY – the Church dispels the notion that caffeine in and of itself is prohibited under the Word of Wisdom. Geoff will be starting a cottage industry selling Coke to innocent BYU students and Provo residents. Don’t convert exchange students. Just stop it. Or at least let them get baptized once back in their homeland. Some smaller bits – Larry Wilmore does a special on Mormonism in Salt Lake City; a BYU student is either a diabolical genius capable of sliding innuendo under the radar in the Daily Universe, or she is just dumb. Drink your Coke. Just don’t get addicted to caffeine. Devious plans to sell Coke in Provo I know that Mitt Romney is true. Mormons are politically neutral Leave exchange students alone Larry Wilmore in Salt Lake Marriage isn’t just a happy ending   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP135_Provo_Coke_Dealers.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMitt Romney is now the Republican Presidential nominee. At the Tampa convention, innocent old people [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP135_Provo_Coke_Dealers.mp3 Episode #134 – Mormon Milk Makes Mormon Cheese http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/RcfnrYY6EmY/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:16:17 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3528 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP134_Mormon_Milk_Makes_Mormon_Cheese.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  Great stuff this week. We build a lot of discussion around last week’s Rock Center with Brian Williams special on Mormonism. Business? Family? Cheese? Temples? Garments? Joanna Brooks and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP134_Mormon_Milk_Makes_Mormon_Cheese.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  Great stuff this week. We build a lot of discussion around last week’s Rock Center with Brian Williams special on Mormonism. Business? Family? Cheese? Temples? Garments? Joanna Brooks and feminism? Abby Huntsman speaks with no authority? We cover it all. Have you grown red bell peppers? Geoff fancies himself an expert. Al fancies Geoff a moron. Lots of Mitt Romney stuff – CNN special highlighting his faith; a “Romney is a Racist” neon sign in California; Mitt owes millions of dollars to the descendants of the Arizona Flakes; and Jon Voight makes lame jokes. Want to flip off missionaries? Prepare to flip your car in the process. KSV-TV will not air a new NBC show featuring a gay couple. It’s better to show grisly crime scene shows or programs with wanton sexual references. Other stuff – Mormon eating habits, a documentary about Joseph Smith’s presidential run, atheists hate Mormons and Jesus, and BACK TO SEMINARY! How dare you mention female ordination on national television Mormons won’t air “The New Normal” Romney is a racist – in glorious neon Doc about Joseph Smith’s presidential run Flip the bird, flip the car Mormon food culture Jon Voight is unfunny Mitt Romney owes me money Atheists want you to join their church Martin Macneil has his day in court <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP134_Mormon_Milk_Makes_Mormon_Cheese.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  Great stuff this week. We build a lot of discussion around last week’s Rock Center with [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP134_Mormon_Milk_Makes_Mormon_Cheese.mp3 Episode #133 – Coffee Ice Cream and the Unpardonable Sin http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/g407DdrupZM/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:04:53 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3500 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP133_Coffee_Ice_Cream_and_the_Unpardonable_Sin.mp3Download the MP3 of the show             Mormons! Mormons! Everywhere! Lots of political/Mormon news this week from both major US parties. Mormon Democrats plan to make an appearance in Charlotte, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/feed/ 5 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP133_Coffee_Ice_Cream_and_the_Unpardonable_Sin.mp3Download the MP3 of the show             Mormons! Mormons! Everywhere! Lots of political/Mormon news this week from both major US parties. Mormon Democrats plan to make an appearance in Charlotte, and Mitt Romney will more openly embrace his Mormonism at the Republican convention in Tampa. Wild. McKay Coppins goes to church with Mitt Romney, then Mitt Romney goes and eats coffee ice cream. WE ARE SO CONFUSED. How do we give Mormon women greater roles and responsibilities in the Church? Some Salt Lake Tribune writers have a few ideas, most of which involve bankruptcy (Al’s opinion). President Monson turns 85! Swedes everywhere rejoice! Some assorted fun: Emily Maynard goes to Church; Utah tops in the nation in charitable giving; race is still a problem in the Church; Brigham City Temple open house starts; Tijuana Temple ground broken; former kidnapped Russian missionaries reunite. …and Tumblr has a delightful little post full of Mormon memes. Mormon Democrats in Charlotte Romney’s Mormonism in Tampa McKay goes to church with Mitt Mitt loves coffee ice cream Giving women greater roles Utah tops charitable giving President Monson turns 85 Emily Maynard attends church Missionaries who were abducted in Russia reunite Race is still a problem for the Church Brigham City Temple open house <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP133_Coffee_Ice_Cream_and_the_Unpardonable_Sin.mp3Download the MP3 of the show             Mormons! Mormons! Everywhere! Lots of political/Mormon news [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP133_Coffee_Ice_Cream_and_the_Unpardonable_Sin.mp3 Episode #132 – I Am the Last Dragon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/2M5-c41iqtg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:58:16 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3482 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP132_I_Am_the_Last_Dragon.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Someone mentioned that they miss our snarky write-ups for each show. So here goes! Geoff’s is an internet meme, and his fame carries over to visitors to his Sunday [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP132_I_Am_the_Last_Dragon.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Someone mentioned that they miss our snarky write-ups for each show. So here goes! Geoff’s is an internet meme, and his fame carries over to visitors to his Sunday school class. Al turns 30. He bobsleds. He changes worlds. Mitt Romney chooses Paul Ryan. Mitt Romney also has a silly social media campaign. Just silly. “The Most Interesting Mormon in the World” regains its focus. Are DTRs (Determine the relationship) necessary? If you even have to DTR is that a signal of problems? JoBroo (Joanna Brooks) asks whether the Church basically wants us to lie about the nitty gritty of its past and complicated theology. Lies? She also appears on The Daily Show and continues to pretend that Mormons officially can’t drink Coca Cola. Grr. Based on tithing estimates, the average annual income of a Latter-day Saint in the world is about $12,000. Stop dragging us down, Latin America! Assorted: A man gropes a woman and bites another man’s penis all in the same fight! Strong! BYU’s mega-stake center is ready to go; 5 temple weddings for 5 siblings in 1 day. Those wacky Mesa folk. And Mormon couch surfing! Reuters talks Church finances Joanna Brooks hits The Daily Show Does the Church want us to lie? 5 siblings. 5 weddings. 1 day. 48-ward stake center is ready Penis biter Mormon Explorer will let you couch surf within the safe confines of green Jell-O and fry sauce   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP132_I_Am_the_Last_Dragon.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Someone mentioned that they miss our snarky write-ups for each show. So here goes! Geoff’s is an [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP132_I_Am_the_Last_Dragon.mp3 Episode #131 – Feel My Hand On Barbie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/WqNYJ-nX7Xc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:40:35 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3469 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP131_Feel_My_Hand_On_Barbie.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWarning: This week’s show dabbles in some serious issues. Masturbation – An LDS therapist says it’s OK. God says otherwise. Shame on an unnamed inferior Mormon podcast No bikinis for [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP131_Feel_My_Hand_On_Barbie.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe First Step in the Takeover Warning: This week’s show dabbles in some serious issues. Masturbation – An LDS therapist says it’s OK. God says otherwise. Shame on an unnamed inferior Mormon podcast No bikinis for Barbie “Choose the Right” – Mitt Romney Joanna Brooks to be on The Daily Show What makes Mormons tick? Michael Otterson is a stallion. Mormons in the Olympics – updates New LDS.org menu Are you really pro-life? <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP131_Feel_My_Hand_On_Barbie.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWarning: This week’s show dabbles in some serious issues. Masturbation – An LDS therapist says [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP131_Feel_My_Hand_On_Barbie.mp3 Episode #130 – Tijuana’s Gay America http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Yf341DYSI0M/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:13:54 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3448 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP130_Tijuanas_Gay_America.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIs TWiM better now or two years ago? You tell us! Warning: This week’s episode contains spoilers from The Dark Knight Rises. Skip from 13:30-20:40. Marriott (the man) is against gay [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP130_Tijuanas_Gay_America.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis Makes Us So Happy Is TWiM better now or two years ago? You tell us! Warning: This week’s episode contains spoilers from The Dark Knight Rises. Skip from 13:30-20:40. Marriott (the man) is against gay marriage. His company is not. A history of the Church’s exercises in logos, fonts, and branding Are Mormons closer to Muslims? Rebuttal Mormons in the Olympics Elder Steven E. Snow goes Obama Romney’s Gay America Plans go ahead for Pres. Monson’s 85th Boise Temple rededication dates Tijuana Temple groundbreaking Farewell, Mac Christensen No more Mr. Nice Mormon ¡Odelay!   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP130_Tijuanas_Gay_America.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIs TWiM better now or two years ago? You tell us! Warning: This week’s episode contains spoilers [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP130_Tijuanas_Gay_America.mp3 Episode #129 – The Great and Marvelous Goat Man http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/k0ogAoEm0xc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:24:18 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3425 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP129_The_Great_and_Marvelous_Goat_Man.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Hello! Listen to us! How do you deal with some of the history of Joseph Smith? ABC covers Josh Weed and family Jef Holm wins The Bachelorette Rate your [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/feed/ 9 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP129_The_Great_and_Marvelous_Goat_Man.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Hello! Listen to us! How do you deal with some of the history of Joseph Smith? ABC covers Josh Weed and family Jef Holm wins The Bachelorette Rate your chapel Restore FARMS Church gets new tax status in Italy Baptizing pancakes Do Mormons experience the same prejudice as blacks? Goat man! Hot dog man! Well Played. Watch More News Videos at ABC2012 Presidential ElectionEntertainment & Celebrity News <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP129_The_Great_and_Marvelous_Goat_Man.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Hello! Listen to us! How do you deal with some of the history of Joseph Smith? ABC covers [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP129_The_Great_and_Marvelous_Goat_Man.mp3 Episode #128 – Skippy’s Lover http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/fOVSZfkRLSo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:36:41 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3403 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP128_Skippys_Lover.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church’s finances are under scrutiny. Let’s dig in. Also, thanks, Stephen R. Covey. You were a good guy. How Mormons make money Joanna’s criticism of the cover Times and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP128_Skippys_Lover.mp3Download the MP3 of the showFab The Church’s finances are under scrutiny. Let’s dig in. Also, thanks, Stephen R. Covey. You were a good guy. How Mormons make money Joanna’s criticism of the cover Times and Seasons rebuttal of humanitarian aid The Church’s release Watch Skippy Jessop on “Virgin Diaries” Progress of Rome Temple Confessions of an Ex-Mormon About garments Fab and Drab at the Hill Cumorah Pageant School hiding Mormon graves? <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP128_Skippys_Lover.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church’s finances are under scrutiny. Let’s dig in. Also, thanks, Stephen R. Covey. You were a good [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP128_Skippys_Lover.mp3 Episode #127 – Civic Theocracy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/IXE2MrRdlW8/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:55:57 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3381 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP127_Civic_Theocracy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnxious for your feedback on some of this week’s topics: Did the Church just steamroll the democratic process in Provo? More infographics!!!!! Why don’t we talk more openly about the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP127_Civic_Theocracy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis Could Be You™ Anxious for your feedback on some of this week’s topics: Did the Church just steamroll the democratic process in Provo? More infographics!!!!! Why don’t we talk more openly about the temple? Barbara Walters talks heaven MoTab auditions are underway Mormon influence waning in Nevada Arson in AZ meetinghouse fire video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP127_Civic_Theocracy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnxious for your feedback on some of this week’s topics: Did the Church just steamroll the democratic [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP127_Civic_Theocracy.mp3 Episode #126 – Sitting Fatty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/rIEXfqq86k4/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:56:02 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3349 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP126_Sitting_Fatty.mp3Download the MP3 of the show This Week in Mormons will change your life. OK, not really, but it’ll at least entertain you for an hour. Mass resignations from the Church in Salt Lake Letter [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP126_Sitting_Fatty.mp3Download the MP3 of the show This Week in Mormons will change your life. OK, not really, but it’ll at least entertain you for an hour. Mass resignations from the Church in Salt Lake Letter of resignation Why I fired my Mormon handyman. Stupid Age study of prophets’ voices Cher upsets everyone Why are Mormons so ridiculously patriotic? Oil fields disrupt a mission. This isn’t the first time North Dakota has ruined lives. Elder Holland in Africa Missions refine Meetinghouse vandalized in Cedar City Mormon swimmer going to Olympics Family dinner is back! Moms of Mormon missionaries need a support group. Wimps. Percentage of Americans who won’t vote for a Mormon unchanged since 1967 <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP126_Sitting_Fatty.mp3Download the MP3 of the show This Week in Mormons will change your life. OK, not really, but it’ll at least entertain you for an hour. [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP126_Sitting_Fatty.mp3 Episode #125 – Donut Dummy and the Misadventures of Wilford Brimley http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/R9g7XyGuyRc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:31:33 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3318 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP125_Donut_Dummy_and_the_Misadventures_of_Wilford_Brimley.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s rocking show: New tithing slips! FARMS head ousted Why don’t we talk about Heavenly Mother? Contraceptives and Mormonism Church and Red Cross renew their vows Mormon missionary [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/feed/ 7 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP125_Donut_Dummy_and_the_Misadventures_of_Wilford_Brimley.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLos Angeles: Donut Capital of the World On this week’s rocking show: New tithing slips! FARMS head ousted Why don’t we talk about Heavenly Mother? Contraceptives and Mormonism Church and Red Cross renew their vows Mormon missionary turned America’s most wanted Mormon Bachelor drama  How do we “deal” with non-temple LDS weddings? A history of donuts Leading LDS – Go there! A Mormon. A Rabbi. And a …. <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP125_Donut_Dummy_and_the_Misadventures_of_Wilford_Brimley.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s rocking show: New tithing slips! FARMS head ousted Why [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP125_Donut_Dummy_and_the_Misadventures_of_Wilford_Brimley.mp3 Episode #124 – Ice Cream For Blood Money http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/ODM4CjoUgsQ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:22:09 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3306 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP124_Ice_Cream_For_Blood_Money.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat an exciting week of Mormon miscellania! Elder Oaks on historic visit to SE Asia Church donates lots of money for vaccines Missionaries in Napa Marco Rubio talks leaving the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP124_Ice_Cream_For_Blood_Money.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA Marvelous Work and a Wonder What an exciting week of Mormon miscellania! Elder Oaks on historic visit to SE Asia Church donates lots of money for vaccines Missionaries in Napa Marco Rubio talks leaving the Church Feds recover original printing of Book of Mormon “I’m a Mormon” goes viral We all have irrational beliefs Hyrum Smith has reincarnated Followup to Club Unicorn Al likes Joanna Brooks less and less Does Mormonism have a marriage problem? Mormon Avengers video platform video management video solutions video player <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP124_Ice_Cream_For_Blood_Money.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat an exciting week of Mormon miscellania! Elder Oaks on historic visit to SE Asia Church [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP124_Ice_Cream_For_Blood_Money.mp3 Episode #123 – Remember the Teepee http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/nPPan9ewpjo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:09:25 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3285 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP123_Remember_the_Teepee.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe return from our glorious road trip across North America. It’s pretty hard to argue that there’s not a Divine hand in things  when you see how incredible the world [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP123_Remember_the_Teepee.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Love Prophet We return from our glorious road trip across North America. It’s pretty hard to argue that there’s not a Divine hand in things  when you see how incredible the world is. But on to serious business: Active Mormon comes out on his ten-year anniversary, and he and his wife remain happily married Glenn Beck changes his image The Church puts asterisks on records I’m a Mormon, Not a Christian Mormon NASCAR driver Katie Couric loves Jabari parker President Monson turns 85 Idiots Another reason to hate Walmart Academics hate Mormons Manaus Temple dedicated Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP123_Remember_the_Teepee.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe return from our glorious road trip across North America. It’s pretty hard to argue that there’s [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP123_Remember_the_Teepee.mp3 Episode #122 – Name Tags are Analogous to Murder http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/LlJr4LKhDg0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:21:23 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3273 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP122_Name_Tags_are_Analogous_to_Murder.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnother magical show for all ya’ll this week. We’re leaving Missouri and have tons of thoughts on Church history sites in the area. How do we find the balance between [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP122_Name_Tags_are_Analogous_to_Murder.mp3Download the MP3 of the showCall Channing Tatum Another magical show for all ya’ll this week. We’re leaving Missouri and have tons of thoughts on Church history sites in the area. How do we find the balance between functioning in our callings as we see fit and following our bishop’s counsel? Salt Lake City is the second worst-dressed city in America Mormons march for gays New MoTab president How Mormon bishops lead <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP122_Name_Tags_are_Analogous_to_Murder.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnother magical show for all ya’ll this week. We’re leaving Missouri and have tons of [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP122_Name_Tags_are_Analogous_to_Murder.mp3 Episode #121 – From the Muddy Banks of the Missouri http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/ljm-pGD63sM/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 17:19:51 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3259 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP121_From_the_Muddy_Banks_of_the_Missouri.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re rocking the Midwest! TWiM goes rural. Black Mormons and the Politics of Identity Five Wives Vodka. Are we offended? Mormons to march in gay pride parade – IN THEIR [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP121_From_the_Muddy_Banks_of_the_Missouri.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHandcrafted! We’re rocking the Midwest! TWiM goes rural. Black Mormons and the Politics of Identity Five Wives Vodka. Are we offended? Mormons to march in gay pride parade – IN THEIR CHURCH CLOTHES First edition of Book of Mormon stolen Call them iApostles India to get first stake <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP121_From_the_Muddy_Banks_of_the_Missouri.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re rocking the Midwest! TWiM goes rural. Black Mormons and the Politics of [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP121_From_the_Muddy_Banks_of_the_Missouri.mp3 Episode #120 – Goofuth vs. Lancelot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/23eHpAypET0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-120-goofuth-vs-lancelot/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 15:43:10 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3239 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP120_Goofuth_vs_Lancelot.mp3Download the MP3 of the showCold knocking on less-actives’ doors: Ye or nay? Members of the opposite sex staying together when visiting or traveling together: What are the issues here? Ladies, if a boyfriend or [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-120-goofuth-vs-lancelot/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP120_Goofuth_vs_Lancelot.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOne of These Things Is Not Like the Other Cold knocking on less-actives’ doors: Ye or nay? Members of the opposite sex staying together when visiting or traveling together: What are the issues here? Ladies, if a boyfriend or fiance has a pornography issue, do you run for the hills or stick it out and help? Jabari Parker – LDS wunderkid Oh immodest angels… Ibiza Branch Temple Roundup Gilbert gets a Moroni Manaus Temple open house Renderings for Connecticut and Indianapolis Temples Obesity worse than tobacco Are our engagements lasting longer? History of Arnold Friberg paintings DC a Mormon stronghold More Mormon proms From RLDS to stake president MMA fighter loves the Book of Mormon <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP120_Goofuth_vs_Lancelot.mp3Download the MP3 of the showCold knocking on less-actives’ doors: Ye or nay? Members of the opposite sex staying together when [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-120-goofuth-vs-lancelot/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP120_Goofuth_vs_Lancelot.mp3 Episode #119 – Maureen’s Magical Musings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/5MB3akm-rPo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-119-maureens-magical-musings/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 16:02:18 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3199 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP119_Maureens_Magical_Musings.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIs it so hard to understand the differences between meetinghouses and temples, lay journalist? That and more this week: Three-hour Sunday meetings in a temple’s sealing room DesNews breaks it [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-119-maureens-magical-musings/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP119_Maureens_Magical_Musings.mp3Download the MP3 of the showhttp://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP119_Maureens_Magical_Musings.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Dig the Dirt! Is it so hard to understand the differences between meetinghouses and temples, lay journalist? That and more this week: Three-hour Sunday meetings in a temple’s sealing room DesNews breaks it down Why did the Church donate $4M to the UofU? Fast offering thieves! Evangelicals sinned against Mormonism Mitt speaks to evangelicals at Liberty U. Liberty U. teaches a class on the  Mormon “cult” More Mormon proms! Ground broken for Provo City Center Temple Star Valley, WY temple site <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP119_Maureens_Magical_Musings.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIs it so hard to understand the differences between meetinghouses and temples, lay journalist? That [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-119-maureens-magical-musings/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP119_Maureens_Magical_Musings.mp3 Episode #118 – The Dream Destroyer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/IEeaHZcsvUo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-118-the-dream-destroyer/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 16:04:55 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3131 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP118_The_Dream_Destroyer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat an exciting week. We’re joined by… no one other than ourselves, and we like it that way. Lots of fun news to cover. And make sure to watch the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-118-the-dream-destroyer/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP118_The_Dream_Destroyer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis Guy Has Nothing to Do With This Week's Episode. We Just Googled "Happy Mormon" and His Shining Countenance Showed Up What an exciting week. We’re joined by… no one other than ourselves, and we like it that way. Lots of fun news to cover. And make sure to watch the amazing CES fireside with Elder Marlin K. Jensen below. News: Church buys Haun’s Mill and other sites from RLDS Kansas City Temple dedicated – Al’s on-site reporting NASA scientist is translating the Book of Mormon in to Hebrew Be a guest conductor for MoTab! We call on the TWiM faithful to troll this thing. Teaching the Stone in the Hat The Mormon way of business Church changes its census reporting methods A Mother’s Day PSA <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP118_The_Dream_Destroyer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat an exciting week. We’re joined by… no one other than ourselves, and we like it that way. Lots [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-118-the-dream-destroyer/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP118_The_Dream_Destroyer.mp3 Episode #117 – For the North (and the South)! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/RMFjE8bfvQE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-117-for-the-north-and-the-south/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 17:50:56 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3100 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP117_For_the_North_and_the_South.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA busy week in Mormondom! Much to cover. Stories: LDS Church is the fastest growing religion in most of the US Gay member of Romney team forced out W Craig [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-117-for-the-north-and-the-south/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP117_For_the_North_and_the_South.mp3Download the MP3 of the showFirm for the Constitution, But Not the Government A busy week in Mormondom! Much to cover. Stories: LDS Church is the fastest growing religion in most of the US Gay member of Romney team forced out W Craig Zwick used his Church email account to solicit funds for Mitt Romney Corning, NY produces mean people BYU wins a massive pharmaceutical case Mormons sat out the Civil War Dumb hiker “saved by faith” Better hiker saved by awesome Joel Osteen declares Mormons Christians Archuleta sings in Rolling Stone Rededication of Buenos Aires Temple <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP117_For_the_North_and_the_South.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA busy week in Mormondom! Much to cover. Stories: LDS Church is the fastest growing religion in [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-117-for-the-north-and-the-south/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP117_For_the_North_and_the_South.mp3 Episode #116 – Barry the Mac http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/fXFqEOf-MGY/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-116-barry-the-mac/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:08:00 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3058 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP116_Barry_the_Mac.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Lots of hot news this week. Let’s get right down to it. Clickers for Clicks AND Cliques: An Episcopal priest tours the Kansas City Temple Brigham City Temple dedication [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-116-barry-the-mac/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP116_Barry_the_Mac.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Lots of hot news this week. Let’s get right down to it. Clickers for Clicks AND Cliques: An Episcopal priest tours the Kansas City Temple Brigham City Temple dedication dates The media comes after McKay Coppins Mitt Romney’s underwear Romney adds gay adviser to staff. Who cares? Gay rights activists feel that the Church is softening its stance Circling the Wagons – again Montana governor slams Romney on polygamy Kirby goes mainstream The whiter the skin, the closer to God? Dems are anti-Mormon? Jews love us! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP116_Barry_the_Mac.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Lots of hot news this week. Let’s get right down to it. Clickers for Clicks AND Cliques: An Episcopal [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-116-barry-the-mac/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP116_Barry_the_Mac.mp3 Episode #115 – Occupy Zarahemla (Kucinich 2016) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/bkbImc3A2no/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-115-occupy-zarahemla-kucinich-2016/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:44:43 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3034 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP115_Occupy_Zarahemla.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Were Mormons socialists back in the day? A guy at Salon.com thinks so. Some updates from the Newsroom on same gender attraction. The New York Times follows around two [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-115-occupy-zarahemla-kucinich-2016/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP115_Occupy_Zarahemla.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Were Mormons socialists back in the day? A guy at Salon.com thinks so. Some updates from the Newsroom on same gender attraction. The New York Times follows around two missionaries in Uganda. Fascinating and pretty accurate portrayal of the realities of a mission. GOP to Mitt Romney: Own your Mormonism How crazy is scrutiny towards the Church going to get in the next six months? We have some thoughts. Assorted: MLB Mormon update 2012, historic chapel gets razed, and a super cute little girl sings “Redeemer of Israel” Links: New York Times and missionaries Newsroom: Same-gender attraction When Mormons were socialists Be a Mormon, Mitt MLB Mormon update Historic chapel to be razed <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP115_Occupy_Zarahemla.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Were Mormons socialists back in the day? A guy at Salon.com thinks so. Some updates from the Newsroom on [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-115-occupy-zarahemla-kucinich-2016/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP115_Occupy_Zarahemla.mp3 Episode #114 – …After Hours http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/KEOb1KqX6Mg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-114-after-hours/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:47:01 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3013 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP114_After_Hours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Part 2 of our General Conference recap! What more shall we learn? Before that, though, we still have some news. It’s listed below. Stories: McKay Coppins’ take on black [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-114-after-hours/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP114_After_Hours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Part 2 of our General Conference recap! What more shall we learn? Before that, though, we still have some news. It’s listed below. Stories: McKay Coppins’ take on black people Mitt Romney has a tense moment at a town hall EchoHawk steps down Rick Warren on Mormons Raul Labrador gives it to NBC Bomb near a church Tour inside the Kansas City Temple Lawrence O’Donnell – jackweed It Gets Better   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP114_After_Hours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Part 2 of our General Conference recap! What more shall we learn? Before that, though, we still have some news. [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-114-after-hours/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP114_After_Hours.mp3 Episode #113 – Loud Laughter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/oYln0FlDcts/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-113-loud-laughter/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:12:23 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3001 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP113_Loud_Laughter.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Join us for the first half of our General Conference recap! We get from Saturday Morning through the Priesthood session. So much great stuff was taught over the past [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-113-loud-laughter/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP113_Loud_Laughter.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Join us for the first half of our General Conference recap! We get from Saturday Morning through the Priesthood session. So much great stuff was taught over the past weekend. Love was felt. The spirit was hearkened. Passive voice was used. We still have some assorted news, but we’ll just link to it at the bottom. Let’s keep the spirit of Conference going. Stories: Criticism of proxy sealings Joanna Brooks on sealings Conference infographic Behind the Church’s media efforts Utah isn’t most religious state BYU on the right side of gay students Muslim BYU-H president Hipster Jesus   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP113_Loud_Laughter.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Join us for the first half of our General Conference recap! We get from Saturday Morning through the [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/04/episode-113-loud-laughter/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP113_Loud_Laughter.mp3 Episode #112 – Liahonaroo (Quinceañera Romney) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/dGToi_kujYM/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-112-liahonaroo-quinceanera-romney/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:19:51 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2948 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP112_Liahonaroo.mp3Download the MP3 of the showElder Holland visits Harvard. Will Apostles play a greater role in actual testifying to the masses in the future? Conference predictions! Porn? Public Affairs? Judgment? What are your Priesthood Session [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-112-liahonaroo-quinceanera-romney/feed/ 8 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP112_Liahonaroo.mp3Download the MP3 of the showEyesore Much? Elder Holland visits Harvard. Will Apostles play a greater role in actual testifying to the masses in the future? Conference predictions! Porn? Public Affairs? Judgment? What are your Priesthood Session traditions? Chuck-A-Rama? Dairy Queen? The grocery store? Mormons replace Bonnaroo. The Shins are not holy enough. Orange County LDS teens have their own prom. Way to reach out to the community, guys. Neighbors take issue with the massive new MTC building. Do LDS neighbors have an obligation to support an eyesore in their neighborhood? Are primary songs sexist? Assorted: City Creek opens and the First Presidency attends; Mitt Romney’s cousin is somehow important; Apostles explained; first YSA stake outside of Utah to be organized in Virginia; a day in the life of two sister missionaries Rub my belly: First YSA stake outside of UT Mormon Apostles? Liahonaroooooo Holland rocks Harvard City Creek opens The Provo City Center Temple – Official Park Romney is mean A day in the life of missionaries Mammoth storehouse Mormon teens have own prom Priesthood traditions HUGE MTC building <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP112_Liahonaroo.mp3Download the MP3 of the showElder Holland visits Harvard. Will Apostles play a greater role in actual testifying to the masses in the future? [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-112-liahonaroo-quinceanera-romney/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP112_Liahonaroo.mp3 Episode #111 – There’s No Apostrophe There! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/S-oRh50Fk6A/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-111-theres-no-apostrophe-there/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:39:37 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2928 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP111_Theres_No_Apostrophe_There.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGeoff gives us a recap of his trip to Palmyra, NY, replete with some updates on Bottgate. Al does some investigative reporting on how to pay one’s tithing online. Have [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-111-theres-no-apostrophe-there/feed/ 10 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP111_Theres_No_Apostrophe_There.mp3Download the MP3 of the showScotty Renner! Geoff gives us a recap of his trip to Palmyra, NY, replete with some updates on Bottgate. Al does some investigative reporting on how to pay one’s tithing online. Have you seen YSACentral.com? You can PAY to have a site created that replicates Facebook! The Mormon Bachelor is starting up again. Do we get involved? Various: President Uchtdorf flies with the Blue Angels! A Volunteering infographic! Church-wide email about temple baptisms! The Church does Facebook Timeline! Provo sells 100. S to the Church! Gladys gets interviewed by BET! A nine-story MTC building! And on a serious note, a missionary in Brazil was hit by a bus. Our thoughts are with him and his family. Links: YSACentral will change social media forever Volunteerism in the Church Uchtdorf goes flying 100 S. goes to the Church Church-wide email about temple baptisms Huge MTC building The Mormon Bachelor finalists! Gladys interviewed on BET New, good book about the Church Embrace the Church’s Facebook timeline Missionary hit by bus in Brazil <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP111_Theres_No_Apostrophe_There.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGeoff gives us a recap of his trip to Palmyra, NY, replete with some updates on Bottgate. Al does [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-111-theres-no-apostrophe-there/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP111_Theres_No_Apostrophe_There.mp3 Episode #110 – I. Declare. Excommunication! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/5kNd1hHJrS0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-110-i-declare-excommunication/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:40:33 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2871 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP110_I_Declare_Excommunication.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHave menstruating women been banned from doing baptisms in the temple? Peggy Fletcher Stack and Obama’s David Axelrod say yes. Al gives us a beautiful reading of Leviticus 15. Check [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-110-i-declare-excommunication/feed/ 17 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP110_I_Declare_Excommunication.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHave menstruating women been banned from doing baptisms in the temple? Peggy Fletcher Stack and Obama’s David Axelrod say yes. Al gives us a beautiful reading of Leviticus 15. Check out the infographic to your left. The Church put it out. It’s nifty! A bishop who failed to report sexual abuse gets sentenced. Feminism and women’s roles in the Church. What’s good? What’s bad? Joanna Brooks has some thoughts. The Church is trying to buy a piece of 100 S. in Provo. Could this be the Main Street Plaza debacle all over again? Assorted stuff – A new For the Strength of Youth pamphlet; the Church has loads of schools in Tonga; awesome Mormon movie; and homeless people get a job at SXSW. Links: Mitt, chauvinism, and feminism Plea deal for LDS bishop No temple menstruation, please David Axelrod tweets temple menstruation Mitt goes Bubba Reservations for the Kansas City Temple For the Strength of Youth Closing 100 S. More schools in Tonga than anywhere else! Meetinghouse controversy in Queens Homeless 4G hotspots <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP110_I_Declare_Excommunication.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHave menstruating women been banned from doing baptisms in the temple? Peggy Fletcher Stack and [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-110-i-declare-excommunication/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP110_I_Declare_Excommunication.mp3 Episode #109 – Slate or Blade or Wesley aka Teancum Got Greedy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Qj0dkYHgqYw/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-109-slate-or-blade-or-wesley-aka-teancum-got-greedy/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:35:38 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2855 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP109_Slate_or_Blade_or_Wesley_aka_Teancum_Got_Greedy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSo much zany fun this week! The controversial City Creek mall is slated to open in a few weeks, not without some drama. A hardcore action Book of Mormon movie! [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-109-slate-or-blade-or-wesley-aka-teancum-got-greedy/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP109_Slate_or_Blade_or_Wesley_aka_Teancum_Got_Greedy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHe Just Got Too Happy With That Javelin So much zany fun this week! The controversial City Creek mall is slated to open in a few weeks, not without some drama. A hardcore action Book of Mormon movie! The next Titanic! An LDS “priest in training” gets in some hot water by showing a wee too much skin. Jesse Stay, the Church’s lead tech guy, has an article on Techcrunch, which is a pretty big deal. Hungary’s fascist government officially recognizes the Church. Does Mitt’s Mormonism fuel his perceived inauthenticity? Slate’s Political Gabfest jumps into the baptism mess, Southern Virginia University gets a new president, the Church sues over some singed land, and contraception is working just fine. Times and Seasons also gave TWiM some love! Links: “Mormon Mall” set to open Book of Mormon action! Hungary recognizes the Church Tune in to Babestation 2 Jesse Stay on Techcrunch SVU’s new president Does Mormonism fuel Mitt’s authenticity gap? Romney loves contraception Church sues over some burns Another Joanna Brooks profile What Mormons can teach the IRS Times and Seasons lists us on Bottgate! Slate jumps on baptisms <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP109_Slate_or_Blade_or_Wesley_aka_Teancum_Got_Greedy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSo much zany fun this week! The controversial City Creek mall is slated to [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/03/episode-109-slate-or-blade-or-wesley-aka-teancum-got-greedy/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP109_Slate_or_Blade_or_Wesley_aka_Teancum_Got_Greedy.mp3 Episode #108 – Bottgate the Bottracist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/ZVgfPyYuYCE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-108-bottgate-the-bottracist/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:31:58 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2835 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP108_Bottgate_the_Bottracist.mp3Download the MP3 of the showQuite the unfortunate week for Randy Bott, famed and beloved religion professor at BYU. His statements to the Washington Post spark controversy about racism. Are Mormons actually wary of publicly supporting [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-108-bottgate-the-bottracist/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP108_Bottgate_the_Bottracist.mp3Download the MP3 of the showQuite the unfortunate week for Randy Bott, famed and beloved religion professor at BYU. His statements to the Washington Post spark controversy about racism. Are Mormons actually wary of publicly supporting Mitt Romney? The answer may surprise you. The Jews/Hindus/Everyone temple baptism drama continues, but at least some bloggers are fighting back against unrealistic demands by the “affected” communities. Martin Luther will insult you! Great site. Why dey do dat? Our new segment. Also, some temple news, lying to bishops, waiting out the RLDS church, and another LDS Tech conference. Links: Bottgate Original Post article Planned protests Joanna Brooks responds Church Newsroom response Mormons wary of publicly supporting Mitt Temple Baptism recap Terrific explanation of baptisms Otterson on importance of temple baptisms Mark Paredes – enough is enough Martin Luther insults Register for the LDS Tech conference Manaus open house <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP108_Bottgate_the_Bottracist.mp3Download the MP3 of the showQuite the unfortunate week for Randy Bott, famed and beloved religion professor at BYU. His [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-108-bottgate-the-bottracist/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP108_Bottgate_the_Bottracist.mp3 Episode #107 – Tommy’s Prize-Winning Birds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/z4xZZipG0Cc/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-107-tommys-prize-winning-birds/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:51:03 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2819 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP107_Tommys_Prize_Winning_Birds.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis Week in Mormons is the premiere Mormon-centered podcast. On this week’s show: Tough week for the Church in the aftermath of having baptized more Holocaust victims Elizabeth Smart gets [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-107-tommys-prize-winning-birds/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP107_Tommys_Prize_Winning_Birds.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLook At That Mountain West This Week in Mormons is the premiere Mormon-centered podcast. On this week’s show: Tough week for the Church in the aftermath of having baptized more Holocaust victims Elizabeth Smart gets married Awesome Slate profile of Yeah Samake, the LDS man running for president of Mali State-by-state breakdown of LDS population by county Why do Mormons love Pinterest, and are we late adopters of technology? Santorum aides are angry about Mitt Romney not being questioned more about his Mormonism Links: Yeah Samake Church toughens policy on unsanctioned temple baptisms Mormon map of America Mormons and Pinterest All Dead Mormons Are Now Gay Liz Smart and the Ugly Scotsman Santorum’s Mormon gripes Robert Jeffress decides to vote for a Mormon WSJ profile of Mormon welfare <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP107_Tommys_Prize_Winning_Birds.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis Week in Mormons is the premiere Mormon-centered podcast. On this week’s show: Tough week [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-107-tommys-prize-winning-birds/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP107_Tommys_Prize_Winning_Birds.mp3 Episode #106 – Look! Ammon! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/sZUuwtJpKD0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-106-look-ammon-2/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:47 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2785 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP106_Look_Ammon.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGreat show this week! Defending the priesthood; opposition to the Paris Temple; why I’m a Mormon Democrat; Holocaust victims baptized (d’oh); Otterson speaks on affinity fraud; MoTab performing in Arizona [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-106-look-ammon-2/feed/ 5 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP106_Look_Ammon.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBe Mine Great show this week! Defending the priesthood; opposition to the Paris Temple; why I’m a Mormon Democrat; Holocaust victims baptized (d’oh); Otterson speaks on affinity fraud; MoTab performing in Arizona – and more! Clicks: Mormon Midrashim Opposition to Paris Temple Why I’m a Mormon Democrat Holocaust victim baptized Otterson on affinity fraud MoTab heads to Jan Brewer country BYU student found dead in Australia Mormonism and the presidency – don’t worry Scriptures for kids! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP106_Look_Ammon.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGreat show this week! Defending the priesthood; opposition to the Paris Temple; why I’m a Mormon Democrat; [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-106-look-ammon-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP106_Look_Ammon.mp3 Episode #105 – Bow Tie Failure http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/t97_6-p1zPo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-105-bow-tie-failure/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:40:51 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2741 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP105_Bow_Tie_Failure.mp3Download the MP3 of the showProp 8 is struck down by another court. What is the Mormon response? Using ward lists for politics. McKay Coppins gets it mostly right, save a few fact-checking issues. The [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-105-bow-tie-failure/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP105_Bow_Tie_Failure.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat's Wrong With This Picture? Prop 8 is struck down by another court. What is the Mormon response? Using ward lists for politics. McKay Coppins gets it mostly right, save a few fact-checking issues. The rise of Joanna Brooks continues. She receives a great profile on CNN. Why are amazing men still single? Don’t ask us. We’re not amazing. But we are single. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg hates on the Church for owning KSL, which sells lots of guns to lots of people. Assorted: The Romanian IMF chief is Mormon and proud, temple updates, a lame dating quiz, and “Mom, I’m Dating a Mormon” starts. Touch for info: Prop 8 overturned Church response to Prop 8 ruling Joanna Brooks on CNN Bloomberg hates KSL Ward rosters and politics Why amazing men are still single Lame dating quiz Romania’s jowel king Connecticut temple LDS Tech updates <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP105_Bow_Tie_Failure.mp3Download the MP3 of the showProp 8 is struck down by another court. What is the Mormon response? Using ward lists for politics. McKay [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-105-bow-tie-failure/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP105_Bow_Tie_Failure.mp3 Episode #104 – Aurally Yours http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/44Yg4c7ccnw/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-104-aurally-yours/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:25:23 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2725 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP104_Aurally_Yours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show We address our alleged criticisms of LDS church leaders. Seeking understand is quite different from railing against Salt Lake. Elder Marlin K. Jensen has some frank words to share [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-104-aurally-yours/feed/ 16 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP104_Aurally_Yours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show We address our alleged criticisms of LDS church leaders. Seeking understand is quite different from railing against Salt Lake. Elder Marlin K. Jensen has some frank words to share about the state of the Church and how levels of attrition are the highest they’ve been since pioneer days. How is the Church dealing with this? It’s pretty interesting. A man says the Church stole his paintings Updates on how the Honor Code at BYU suppresses freedom of religion. A number of mainstream media stories highlight three great aspects of the Church – garments, tithing, and the nature of the afterlife. Mitt Romney basically denied the First Vision. Great job, Mitt! Links: Elder Jensen and dealing with the modern age Tackling tough aspects of Mormon history Response to BYU not supporting religious freedom The Church – art thief McKay explains garments Mormons and tithing GQ takes on tithing Hell for Mormons NYT – Mormon cuisine BYU is the hottest campus in the nation The best BYUSA candidate ever <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP104_Aurally_Yours.mp3Download the MP3 of the show We address our alleged criticisms of LDS church leaders. Seeking understand is quite different from railing [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/02/episode-104-aurally-yours/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP104_Aurally_Yours.mp3 Episode #103 – Forever Alone http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/sUU3B_PF2p0/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-103-forever-alone/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:56:26 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2710 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP103_Forever_Alone.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church seems to approach the battle against gay marriage differently in different states. Minnesota is the latest non-Mormon-heavy state to receive nothing more than a letter read over the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-103-forever-alone/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP103_Forever_Alone.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church seems to approach the battle against gay marriage differently in different states. Minnesota is the latest non-Mormon-heavy state to receive nothing more than a letter read over the pulpit. Why a massive undertaking in California but passive resistance in Minnesota for a moral issue? Political Beat: Mitt’s finances are discloses, the Church apparently owns Burger King, and Mitt’s “surge” in South Carolina mostly consisted of YSA and BYU kids from DC who were bused down (Incidentally, our boy McKay doesn’t even know use the Church’s proper name), Newt’s pastor says Mormons are a cult. Familiar? The Kansas City Temple gets its open house and dedication dates. Jimmer Fredette is your 2011 Mormon of the Year. Yay. Rah. Jimmergasm. Elizabeth Smart is getting married to a cliche Scotsman. Geoff offers his Scottish insider insights. Have you seen the “Dear John” section of DearElder.com? Hilarious. Tidbits: Seminary turns 100, Deseret Books continues to destroy local businesses, “Joseph Smith” on Facebook, and the Top 10 Mormon films. Links: Different approaches to preserving the sanctity of marriage YSA bused to SC Jimmer is Mormon of the Year Romney’s tithing KC open house Dear John Elizabeth Smart’s beau Joseph Smith’s Facebook page Newt thinks we’re a cult Seminary turns 100 Goodbye, family-owned LDS bookstore Top 10 Mormon Films <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP103_Forever_Alone.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church seems to approach the battle against gay marriage differently in different states. Minnesota is the [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-103-forever-alone/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP103_Forever_Alone.mp3 Episode #102 – Pornography 2: The End of Porn http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/CBJIlBB2S1g/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-102-pornography-2-the-end-of-porn/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:13:56 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2676 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP102_Pornography_2_The_End_of_Porn.mp3Download the MP3 of the showStop SOPA now! Listen in for details. A photo of Mitt Romney possibly leaving mission boundaries sparks controversy… because Geoff started it. PEW releases a landmark study of Mormons, with [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-102-pornography-2-the-end-of-porn/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP102_Pornography_2_The_End_of_Porn.mp3Download the MP3 of the showGet Back in France Stop SOPA now! Listen in for details. A photo of Mitt Romney possibly leaving mission boundaries sparks controversy… because Geoff started it. PEW releases a landmark study of Mormons, with some pretty interesting results. Does BYU curb religious freedom via the Honor Code? The Student Review says yes, and we’re inclined to agree. Pornography will end because of condoms. You heard it here first. Listen in for details. Businessweek alleges that the “I’m a Mormon” campaign is really an effort on the Church’s part to elect a Mormon president. Assorted news: The Paris Temple looks like a strip mall; Jon Heder won’t do sexy; the Daily Universe ceases to be daily; beware of giving your wife your Facebook password. Links: PEWage Actual PEW text Exciting infographics! The end of porn Businessweek and Mormons Let your husband read your Facebook Daily Universe goes weekly Jon Heder is clean How the Honor Code restricts religious freedom The Paris Temple letdown Cloisters! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP102_Pornography_2_The_End_of_Porn.mp3Download the MP3 of the showStop SOPA now! Listen in for details. A photo of Mitt Romney possibly leaving mission [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-102-pornography-2-the-end-of-porn/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP102_Pornography_2_The_End_of_Porn.mp3 Episode #101 – Deathstar 101 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/-PTEx4i-YYg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-101-deathstar-101/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:07:40 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2612 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP101_Deathstar_101.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMitt Romney is an anchor baby. Can you believe the scandal? His MEXICAN family?? We talk about other Huntsman-Romney stuff, notably the Church’s alleged sabotage of the Huntsman campaign. Online [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-101-deathstar-101/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP101_Deathstar_101.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPure, Unadulterated Talent Mitt Romney is an anchor baby. Can you believe the scandal? His MEXICAN family?? We talk about other Huntsman-Romney stuff, notably the Church’s alleged sabotage of the Huntsman campaign. Online dating – endorsed by the Brethren or discouraged? Answers! Some bored Mormon moms start a Mormon mythbusting podcast. Julie Beck gets into podcasting. This should be a model for other Church leaders. Also, some joyous news from the LEGO/modeling front. Listen in for details. Other news: Church plots for sale in Harlem, SLC is the gayest city in America, LDS.org calendar gets updated. Clickage: I’m afraid of Mormons, but still better than a Muslim Mormon political roundup Would Salt Lake influence the White House? Romney is an anchor baby Mitt embraces Mormonism in South Carolina Is the Church fixing the Huntsman campaign? Julie Beck gets on the horn Salt Lake is uber gay Deserted News Online dating LDS land in Harlem Mormon Mythbusters LDS.org calendar updates Build your LEGOs, sir Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy     <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP101_Deathstar_101.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMitt Romney is an anchor baby. Can you believe the scandal? His MEXICAN family?? We talk about other [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-101-deathstar-101/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP101_Deathstar_101.mp3 Episode #100 – In Honor of Us http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/KVQukR2ZJWA/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-100-in-honor-of-us/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:01:23 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2595 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP100_In_Honor_of_Us.mp3Download the MP3 of the showTWiM turns 100! Thanks to all of you for helping us reach this milestone. You make it all worthwhile. To celebrate, we pat ourselves on the back and spend the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-100-in-honor-of-us/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP100_In_Honor_of_Us.mp3Download the MP3 of the showTWiM turns 100! Thanks to all of you for helping us reach this milestone. You make it all worthwhile. To celebrate, we pat ourselves on the back and spend the end of the show reading every episode title of This Week in Mormons, ever. David Archuleta’s mission plans result in a nicely balanced article about LDS missions in the Wall Street Journal. President Monson is among the most admired religious leaders in the world! Tuscon hates Mitt Romney. Jon Hunstman is a better Mormon, says they, because he actually likes immigrants. The top religious stories from Utah in 2011! It’s a big deal. Other stuff: Explanation on Mormons becoming gods, more on the Mormon Ponzi scheme, old Nauvoo city council minutes. Touch: John McCain endorsed the wrong Mormon From American Idol to Mormon missionary Top religious stories of 2011 Monson is admired Mormons becoming gods Nauvoo city council minutes Mormon Ponziis Mormon Times has TV? Ancient seals! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP100_In_Honor_of_Us.mp3Download the MP3 of the showTWiM turns 100! Thanks to all of you for helping us reach this milestone. You make it all worthwhile. To [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/01/episode-100-in-honor-of-us/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP100_In_Honor_of_Us.mp3 Episode #99 – Neil’s Squeals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/VxpKvzmWJfU/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-99-neils-squeals/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:16:34 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2578 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP99_Neils_Squeals.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe year in review, for we as individuals, for the Church, and for the podcast! What are your memories of 2011 and, more importantly, your memories of TWiM? We are [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-99-neils-squeals/feed/ 7 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP99_Neils_Squeals.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe year in review, for we as individuals, for the Church, and for the podcast! What are your memories of 2011 and, more importantly, your memories of TWiM? We are the most important. Don’t forget that. David Archuleta decides to go on a mission! Woo hoo! Geoff has more beef with Deseret Book. It’s sad. It’s justified. Changes in YSA wards in terms of size, naming (_YSA Ward), and other issues. What is going on here? Doesn’t this all go against the whole concept of more, smaller, more manageable singles wards? Advice from LDS single men to the ladies. Really profound stuff. And a special segment: We’ve decided the Brethren all need blogs and Twitter accounts, but what should these accounts be named? This is where the genius of TWiM comes in. Links: Advice from single men Eating crow P Diddy quotes L. Tom Perry 2011: The Year Mormonism Went Mainstream Anti-Mormon website from GOP candidate Better Than "Russ' Fusses" <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP99_Neils_Squeals.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe year in review, for we as individuals, for the Church, and for the podcast! What are your memories of 2011 [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-99-neils-squeals/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP99_Neils_Squeals.mp3 Episode #98 – Sometimes I Wish You Would Accidentally Die http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/wbn0BgDinPM/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-98-sometimes-i-wish-you-would-accidentally-die/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:05:23 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2519 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP98_Sometimes_I_Wish_You_Would_Accidentally_Die.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMerry Christmas from us! We hope you have a nice holiday. Should Al and Geoff walk the Camino de Santiago? SNL has a ball with Tim Tebow, finished with a [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-98-sometimes-i-wish-you-would-accidentally-die/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP98_Sometimes_I_Wish_You_Would_Accidentally_Die.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMerry Christmas from us! We hope you have a nice holiday. Should Al and Geoff walk the Camino de Santiago? SNL has a ball with Tim Tebow, finished with a random joke about Mormonism being right all along! Hooray! Times and Seasons‘ “Mormon of the Year” nominations are open. We want everyone to nominate and second Kevin Beckstrom for his fine work at Zarahemla Times. Or Rachel Vermillion. But really, Beckstrom. Come on! A new study shows a growing gender gap within the Church – a growing ratio of women to men. What are the reasons? What can be done? Likewise, another study officially proves every stereotype one has ever had about the Church. Letter to Utah State – “What about that ‘Mormon problem’?” Assorted news: An LDS father and son court investors for a Ponzi Scheme, using their “Mormonness” as incentive for trust; is multi-level marketing actually against Church teaching?; restored Provo Tabernacle “could be” a boon for Provo; Elder Cook urges a restoration of morality. Linkage: Letter to USU Mormon Choral Organization CD Gender gap widening Study confirms every LDS stereotype ever Mormonism used for investing Provo Tabernacle could be good for Provo Elder Cook urges a restoration of morality Mormon of the Year! Santaquin fires This Is the Same Outfit She Wore to the Testing Center <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP98_Sometimes_I_Wish_You_Would_Accidentally_Die.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMerry Christmas from us! We hope you have a nice holiday. Should Al and Geoff [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-98-sometimes-i-wish-you-would-accidentally-die/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP98_Sometimes_I_Wish_You_Would_Accidentally_Die.mp3 Episode #97 – Like Porridge and Chairs and Goldilocks and Bears http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/K9ilwaMhc1o/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-97-like-porridge-and-chairs-and-goldilocks-and-bears/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:02:06 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2480 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP97_Like_Porridge_and_Chairs_and_Goldilocks_and_Bears.mp3Download the MP3 of the showParty week! The guys behind Mom, I’m Dating a Mormon join us in the studio. It was surprisingly insightful to have them, not because their awesomeness is surprising, but because we [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-97-like-porridge-and-chairs-and-goldilocks-and-bears/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP97_Like_Porridge_and_Chairs_and_Goldilocks_and_Bears.mp3Download the MP3 of the showParty week! The guys behind Mom, I’m Dating a Mormon join us in the studio. It was surprisingly insightful to have them, not because their awesomeness is surprising, but because we at TWiM tend to act like dolts when we have guests on the show. BYU-Idaho and skinny jeans – The debacle of the century. Get the latest news here. Are they allowed? Are they not? Questions! Answers! Mitt Romney has an interesting few days, both in deciding to actually talk about his experiences in the Church, and also making unfortunate bets with Rick Perry. Assorted: The Quetzaltenango Temple is dedicated, a funny Mormon Reditt thread, a profile of the female drummer in Neon Trees, the George Albert Smith manual, and virtual Christmas cards! Links: Neon Trees Reditt Musical Christmas videos Skinny jeans George Albert Smith Romney talks religion Numbers! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP97_Like_Porridge_and_Chairs_and_Goldilocks_and_Bears.mp3Download the MP3 of the showParty week! The guys behind Mom, I’m Dating a Mormon join us in the [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-97-like-porridge-and-chairs-and-goldilocks-and-bears/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP97_Like_Porridge_and_Chairs_and_Goldilocks_and_Bears.mp3 Episode #96 – Koriwhore http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/u4UenVJwssw/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-96-koriwhore/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:01:16 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2466 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP96_Koriwhore.mp3Download the MP3 of the showFirst Presidency Christmas Devotional recaps, along with our thoughts on the new Bible Videos site. The Kyiv Ukraine Temple receives a cool architectural award for being the best religious building [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-96-koriwhore/feed/ 5 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP96_Koriwhore.mp3Download the MP3 of the showFirst Presidency Christmas Devotional recaps, along with our thoughts on the new Bible Videos site. The Kyiv Ukraine Temple receives a cool architectural award for being the best religious building constructed in Ukraine in 2010. Nasha Ukrayina! BYU quarterback Jake Heaps is out. Al gives us his analysis. The Student Review publishes a great article examining the political leanings of BYU professors, and how they are surprisingly balanced compared to most universities. Did Korihor actually fight for religious freedom amidst a repressive theocracy? Other items: Mitt Romney’s softer side; a call for the media to stop focusing on the sensational side of Mormonism; stop making fun of Mormons; and Donald Trump is a schmuck. Links: Kyiv Temple wins award Bible Videos BYU Professors and politics Goodbye, Jake Heaps Korihor – Freedom fighter? Moving beyond sensationalism Making fun of Mormonism <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP96_Koriwhore.mp3Download the MP3 of the showFirst Presidency Christmas Devotional recaps, along with our thoughts on the new Bible Videos site. The Kyiv [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/12/episode-96-koriwhore/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP96_Koriwhore.mp3 Episode #95 – A Personal Appeal from Brandon Harris http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/6Kvcv5nmhCk/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-95-a-personal-appeal-from-brandon-harris/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:14:39 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2409 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP95_A_Personal_Appeal_From_Brandon_Harris.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBehold, a slow week in Mormon news! How do we react? Awesomely. Going to BYU and not being LDS. How much does it suck? David Archuleta goes to the temple [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-95-a-personal-appeal-from-brandon-harris/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP95_A_Personal_Appeal_From_Brandon_Harris.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBehold, a slow week in Mormon news! How do we react? Awesomely. Going to BYU and not being LDS. How much does it suck? David Archuleta goes to the temple and gets his Eagle Scout – at 20. What a little, wonderful man. There is a MoTab Christmas YouTube channel. We repeat: A MoTab Christmas YouTube channel. The US Senate recognizes the Church’s welfare program. A dude says he was discriminated against for being Mormon. And Latino LDS broadcast! ¡Qué chevre! Touch me: Are Mormons any weirder than the rest of us? Being non-LDS at BYU David Archuleta achieves! US Senate and welfare program Devocional latino Prejudiced against for being Mormon? MoTab Christmas Channel Such Sultry Looks, Such Glistening Hair <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP95_A_Personal_Appeal_From_Brandon_Harris.mp3Download the MP3 of the showBehold, a slow week in Mormon news! How do we react? Awesomely. Going to BYU and not [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-95-a-personal-appeal-from-brandon-harris/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP95_A_Personal_Appeal_From_Brandon_Harris.mp3 Episode #94 – Snip Snap Snip Snap http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/Yw1ycxCrfOs/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-94-snip-snap-snip-snap/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:18:40 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2359 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP94_Snip_Snap_Snip_Snap.mp3Download the MP3 of the showModern Family causes a ruckus at BYU. One writer actually compares gay parents to prostitutes and serial killers. Yup. Vasectomies. To consult the bishop or not to consult? And bishops [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-94-snip-snap-snip-snap/feed/ 12 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP94_Snip_Snap_Snip_Snap.mp3Download the MP3 of the showModern Family causes a ruckus at BYU. One writer actually compares gay parents to prostitutes and serial killers. Yup. Vasectomies. To consult the bishop or not to consult? And bishops overall – Do we use them for general counsel or just for repentance? Geoff and Al have a new website. Check it out! Honorable mentions: Church service and how it moderates us; Mormon.org chat trolls; moldy churches in Norcal; and LDS Business College celebrates 125 years of mediocrity! Clicketh thou me Modern Family BYU drama Mormon chat trolls Neither hot nor cold Three Witnesses monument hits 100 Joe Biden loves Mormons LDSBC celebrates 100 years Do not bulldoze the moldy church Taking on vasectomies Professor of the Year Church service moderated Romney New leadership training site Our new website!   Don't Let Him Hold That Baby <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP94_Snip_Snap_Snip_Snap.mp3Download the MP3 of the showModern Family causes a ruckus at BYU. One writer actually compares gay parents to prostitutes and serial [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-94-snip-snap-snip-snap/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP94_Snip_Snap_Snip_Snap.mp3 Episode #93 – Golden Catholics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/2VJkJGpZ0zE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-93-golden-catholics/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:20:41 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2343 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP93_Golden_Catholics.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSome updates on the deaths of two missionaries in Texas. Sad times. One of them was right near the end of his mission, too. Harold Bloom, reknowned jackweed, writes a [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-93-golden-catholics/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP93_Golden_Catholics.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSome updates on the deaths of two missionaries in Texas. Sad times. One of them was right near the end of his mission, too. Harold Bloom, reknowned jackweed, writes a very biased and senseless op-ed in the NYT. Joanna Brooks responds. Inclusiveness in the Church or exclusivity? What make someone “Mormon”? We’re debating this, especially based on the big tent nature of recent “I’m a Mormon” videos. Are we in a position to judge someone’s “Mormon-ness”? Other news: Over 40% of Americans are “uncomfortable” with having a Mormon in the White House, the Quetzaltenango Temple open house is underway, and good times with angry letters! El Clique: Remembering two missionaries Quetzaltenango open house Bloom article Joanna Brooks’ response Slate and Mormonism A Mormon DJ raver madman 4/10 Americans “uncomfortable” with a Mormon in the White House Folk Music Just Won't Get You This Far <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP93_Golden_Catholics.mp3Download the MP3 of the showSome updates on the deaths of two missionaries in Texas. Sad times. One of them was right near the end of [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-93-golden-catholics/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP93_Golden_Catholics.mp3 Episode #92 – Soviet Booze Ban http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/q_cu7-rhwag/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-92-soviet-booze-ban/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:46:46 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2319 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP92_Soviet_Booze_Ban.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLighthearted discussion on LDS tech advances and the Church’s social media efforts. OK, we’re tech dorks. Sue us. The Circling the Wagons conference – a Mormon LGBT gathering – took [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-92-soviet-booze-ban/feed/ 5 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP92_Soviet_Booze_Ban.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLighthearted discussion on LDS tech advances and the Church’s social media efforts. OK, we’re tech dorks. Sue us. The Circling the Wagons conference – a Mormon LGBT gathering – took place in Salt Lake over the weekend. One bishop declared homophobia in the Church an “atrocity.” Pretty awesome stuff. A well-intentioned article about fashionable modesty takes an unfortunate turn in effectively blaming immodesty on two cases of date rape. No bueno. After last week’s Halloween/modesty debacle, Geoff takes on the practice of garment “tucking.” Get ready, ladies! Other news: Hilary Weeks tops the charts (sort of), Federal lawsuits against the Church being involved in Utah’s liquor laws, and two cool videos (see below), and a prophet occupies Wall Street. Clickety Clickster Clickerrific: Homophobia “an atrocity” Modesty and date rape Barring the Church from liquor law input Hilary Weeks is first Mormon to debut atop Christian charts A prophet occupies Wall Street Holland Rocks It!   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP92_Soviet_Booze_Ban.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLighthearted discussion on LDS tech advances and the Church’s social media efforts. OK, we’re tech [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-92-soviet-booze-ban/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP92_Soviet_Booze_Ban.mp3 Episode #91 – Nocturnal Adventures With Women http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/s4XAS2xhhmY/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-91-nocturnal-adventures-with-women/#comments Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:27:13 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2298 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP91_Nocturnal_Adventures_With_Women.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy belated Halloween to everyone. Let’s talk about two things: 1) Why cross dressing is allegedly banned at church Halloween parties; 2) Why Halloween is apparently some sort of free [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-91-nocturnal-adventures-with-women/feed/ 16 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP91_Nocturnal_Adventures_With_Women.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy belated Halloween to everyone. Let’s talk about two things: 1) Why cross dressing is allegedly banned at church Halloween parties; 2) Why Halloween is apparently some sort of free pass to skank it up (and we don’t mean the ska dance). It was hard to miss the New York Times’ really odd article about Mormon Hipsters – Mipsters – and how the way to be cool and Mormon is to rebel a little. Al and Geoff disagree a lot on this one. Google has rectified its injustice against Mitt Romney. Which injustice? Listen in to find out. Homeless people already live in cities of trash, so why are LDS teens in Mesa/Gilbert building cardboard cities? To taunt the homeless? To show they they can build in an hour what it takes weeks for a homeless person to obtain? Jon Huntsman’s daughters are crazy, and not in the fun, hot way of Dubya’s. Ze Links: Mipsters Hispanics and Mitt Romney Google hates Mitt Where does your freshman class come from? Cross dressing and Trunk or Treat Cities of trash Adding Insult to Injury Look What I Made! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP91_Nocturnal_Adventures_With_Women.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy belated Halloween to everyone. Let’s talk about two things: 1) Why cross dressing is [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/11/episode-91-nocturnal-adventures-with-women/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP91_Nocturnal_Adventures_With_Women.mp3 Episode #90 – Kevlar Pulpits http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/pk3Wa2a0a5k/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-90-kevlar-pulpits/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:33:22 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2282 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP90_Kevlar_Pulpits.mp3Download the MP3 of the showElder Oaks testifies before the Senate. Orrin Hatch rejoices. Joe Lieberman speaks at BYU, says he loves Mitt Romney, and encourages everyone to vote for Romney. Mormons and Muslims need [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-90-kevlar-pulpits/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP90_Kevlar_Pulpits.mp3Download the MP3 of the showElder Oaks testifies before the Senate. Orrin Hatch rejoices. Joe Lieberman speaks at BYU, says he loves Mitt Romney, and encourages everyone to vote for Romney. Mormons and Muslims need to be better friends. They have too much in common to ignore each other. Let’s make this marriage happen. Jon Huntsman did sorta OK on “The Colbert Report.” (see below) Other: Sapporo Japan Temple breaks ground, Ben Folds cries because of white boys singing hip hop, Awkward Mormon Family Photos… and more! Links: Sapporo Japan Temple Elder Oaks testifies before the Senate Most Americans have no problem with Mormon candidates Joe Lieberman at BYU Mormons and Muslims Awkward Mormon Family Photos     <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP90_Kevlar_Pulpits.mp3Download the MP3 of the showElder Oaks testifies before the Senate. Orrin Hatch rejoices. Joe Lieberman speaks at BYU, says he loves Mitt [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-90-kevlar-pulpits/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP90_Kevlar_Pulpits.mp3 Episode #89 – Mormons are Christians http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/HzObz1clgY4/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-89-mormons-are-christians/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:34:07 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2258 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP89_Mormons_Are_Christians.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIt’s time for the TWiM rage regarding the “Mormons are a cult” nonsense that’s been going around for the past week. We’re fed up. Why is it OK to hate [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-89-mormons-are-christians/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP89_Mormons_Are_Christians.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIt’s time for the TWiM rage regarding the “Mormons are a cult” nonsense that’s been going around for the past week. We’re fed up. Why is it OK to hate on Mormons but not on other groups? It’s high time we stopped putting up with it. We at This Week in Mormons stand shoulder to shoulder with our fellow Latter-day Saints. Enough is enough. Is NCMO abuse? Some lady says yes. We say no. Is this a battle of the sexes? No. Because we’ll win. Brandon Flowers’ officially embraces being Mormon in a new “I’m a Mormon” video. Others: Homeschooling. The Whitney Awards (yippee). And a terrible video done by BYU-I girls who have nothing better to do on a Friday night. Link Is NCMO abuse? Judge the Man, Not the Mormon – Joe Lieberman Evangelicals Should Stand Up to Anti-Mormonism – John Mark Reynolds Who Says Mormons Aren’t Christians? – Dean Obeidallah Open Letter to Mitt Romney How Do Mormons Answer ‘Not Christian’ Claims? – Michael Otterson Rick Perry Amplifies Anti-Mormon Rhetoric Rick Perry’s Anti-Mormon Advisors - McKay Coppins Nominations for the Whitney Awards Homeschooling Then and Now Ten Years of the Perpetual Education Fund Jerk.   The Original Christus <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP89_Mormons_Are_Christians.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIt’s time for the TWiM rage regarding the “Mormons are a cult” nonsense that’s been going [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-89-mormons-are-christians/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP89_Mormons_Are_Christians.mp3 Episode #88 – Elaine S. Dalton – Hot General Officer or Hottest General Officer? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/8qOSsgQ3psE/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-88-elaine-s-dalton-hot-general-officer-or-hottest-general-officer/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:09:41 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2248 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP88_Elaine_S_Dalton_Hot_General_Officer_or_Hottest_General_Officer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPart Two of our General Conference recap continues. So many inspired leaders. So little time. Our boy McKay Coppins is among the names mentioned in a survey administered by the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-88-elaine-s-dalton-hot-general-officer-or-hottest-general-officer/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP88_Elaine_S_Dalton_Hot_General_Officer_or_Hottest_General_Officer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPart Two of our General Conference recap continues. So many inspired leaders. So little time. Our boy McKay Coppins is among the names mentioned in a survey administered by the Church to find out which blogs and writers the saints read. TWiM has, sadly, not made it on the list. Fix this, people! Do we have an obligation to support Vocal Point in “The Sing-Off” because they are Mormon? <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP88_Elaine_S_Dalton_Hot_General_Officer_or_Hottest_General_Officer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPart Two of our General Conference recap continues. So many [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-88-elaine-s-dalton-hot-general-officer-or-hottest-general-officer/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP88_Elaine_S_Dalton_Hot_General_Officer_or_Hottest_General_Officer.mp3 Episode #87 – Sans Avion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/0aYG5YuI-us/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-87-sans-avion-2/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:40:50 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2222 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP87_Sans_Avion.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis past weekend was General Conference. What does that mean for TWiM? A special episode of This Week in Mormons in which we pore through the content of about half [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-87-sans-avion-2/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP87_Sans_Avion.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis past weekend was General Conference. What does that mean for TWiM? A special episode of This Week in Mormons in which we pore through the content of about half of Conference and talk about what spoke to us the most. We’ll cover the rest of it next week. We are forgoing the typical writeup format for the week. However, here is an article that was mentioned during the show about non-members watching Conference. If you missed Conference, get the sessions here. We couldn’t leave you without a few humorous things. Below is a picture from Times and Seasons that we thought was great. Below that is a video celebrating something wonderful for the future. Happy Conferencing! <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP87_Sans_Avion.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThis past weekend was General Conference. What does that mean for TWiM? A special episode of This Week in Mormons [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/10/episode-87-sans-avion-2/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP87_Sans_Avion.mp3 Episode #86 – Enemies of Scouting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/SF1iAOJzYmg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-86-enemies-of-scouting/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:12:40 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2206 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP86_Enemies_of_Scouting.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA local Young Men’s president is released for refusing to run the annual Friends of Scouting drive, citing high salaries to local Boy Scout leaders and a lack of funds [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-86-enemies-of-scouting/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP86_Enemies_of_Scouting.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA local Young Men’s president is released for refusing to run the annual Friends of Scouting drive, citing high salaries to local Boy Scout leaders and a lack of funds actually going to the local unit. Crazy story. Listen in to hear the details. Our General Conference predictions. We’re mostly sad that with Mormon Times having folded back into Deseret News, we have no stories to report on conference food traditions and recipes for cinnamon rolls. Dangit! After a long hiatus, we bring back our “Rants!” segment. Al and Geoff both have some bones to pick. Other: A Mormon president in… Mali?, Iceland Mormon cultural center, and if you are 1) Single and 2) Mormon – 4) Get Help! The end of scouting Iceland in the Church Mormons for Mali All the single Mormons (All the single Mormons) Stupid Crutchy <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP86_Enemies_of_Scouting.mp3Download the MP3 of the showA local Young Men’s president is released for refusing to run the annual Friends of Scouting drive, [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-86-enemies-of-scouting/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP86_Enemies_of_Scouting.mp3 Episode #85 – Ogre.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/LVoumO12BAI/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-85-ogre-com/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:50:45 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2193 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP85_Ogre_dot_com.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOur analysis of the cultural impact and awesome move by the Church with the Philadelphia Temple, for which ground was broken this past weekend. Strong move by the Church. Senior [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-85-ogre-com/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP85_Ogre_dot_com.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOur analysis of the cultural impact and awesome move by the Church with the Philadelphia Temple, for which ground was broken this past weekend. Strong move by the Church. Senior Missionaries – Why don’t more of them serve? Elder Holland has some ideas. So does the Bloggernacle. MoBach is over. Talk about a letdown. Sheesh. A boring season ends with a boring post-mortem. Geoff went to Iceland. He is a changed man. The actor who played John in one of the temple films was digitally removed and replaced with another actor. Why would the Church bother to yank someone from a twenty-year-old film? We’re really curious about the reasoning behind this. Other stuff: Cow moosick in France, the BYU Student Review is resurrected, Frats and sororities at the U of U are gone, the Payson Temple goes viral, and a little website that got Al into a whole lotta trouble. Links: Payson Temple rendering Desperately Seeking Seniors Elder Holland on senior missionaries John yanked? Temple John, where have you gone? Moosick Goodbye, Frats BYU Student Review (awesome!) Philly Temple   Philadelphia Temple Groundbreaking from Hudson Whitenight on Vimeo.    <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP85_Ogre_dot_com.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOur analysis of the cultural impact and awesome move by the Church with the Philadelphia Temple, for which [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-85-ogre-com/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP85_Ogre_dot_com.mp3 Episode #84 – War of Orcs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/DrLfvdgDJvY/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-84-war-of-orcs/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:44:34 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2159 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP84_War_of_Orcs.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe are joined by the folks behind the “Most Interesting Mormon in the World” YouTube vids – Melissa Parker, Corbin Frost, and Adam Johnson. So kind of them to join [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-84-war-of-orcs/feed/ 2 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP84_War_of_Orcs.mp3Download the MP3 of the showJudas We are joined by the folks behind the “Most Interesting Mormon in the World” YouTube vids – Melissa Parker, Corbin Frost, and Adam Johnson. So kind of them to join us. We had a blast. The tenth anniversary of 9/11 has come and gone. How did you remember? We discuss President Monson’s remarks in the Washington Post, MoTab with Tom Brokaw, and “Chosen People Syndrome” – the myth of, miraculously, no Mormons dying in the attacks of September 11th. A British bus company has forbidden missionaries from tracting on its buses. We predict better adjusted and fewer guilt-ridden missionaries in the future. Other assorted: Payson Temple groundbreaking, Mountain Meadows Monument gets “National” status, a BoM movie (no, not that one), and a new poll showing that Americans still think Mormons are polygamists. Goodie. Links: President Monson’s op-ed “Chosen People Syndrome” Groundbreaking for Payson Temple Mountain Meadows Monument Book of Mormon Movie! Study about Mormons and Polygamy No more bus preaching Follow Adam on Twitter and his website Follow Corbin on Twitter and his website <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP84_War_of_Orcs.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe are joined by the folks behind the “Most Interesting Mormon in the World” YouTube vids – Melissa Parker, [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-84-war-of-orcs/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP84_War_of_Orcs.mp3 Sunday School Bonanza – Lesson 35 – “Be Ye Reconciled to God” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/wAV7fktBOSg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-35-be-ye-reconciled-to-god/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:40:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2143 As usual, please subscribe in iTunes, but if you adamantly refuse, you can stream it here.   Teacher’s manual Student manual “More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us” – Paul V. Johnson

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-35-be-ye-reconciled-to-god/feed/ 4 As usual, please subscribe in iTunes, but if you adamantly refuse, you can stream it here.   Teacher’s manual Student manual “More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us” – Paul V. Johnson <p>As usual, please subscribe in iTunes, but if you adamantly refuse, you can stream it here.   Teacher’s manual Student manual “More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us” – Paul V. Johnson</p><p>The post <a [...] http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-35-be-ye-reconciled-to-god/ Episode #83 – The Los Tres Amigos Utah Temple http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/sRNoPWK14NA/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-83-the-los-tres-amigos-utah-temple/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:11:14 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2120 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP83_The_Los_Tres_Amigos_Temple.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLDS men are marrying older for a number of weak reasons and Al questions statistics about LDS divorce rates. The Provo Travelodge is no more! What?! Yes, folks, the Church [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-83-the-los-tres-amigos-utah-temple/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP83_The_Los_Tres_Amigos_Temple.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLDS men are marrying older for a number of weak reasons and Al questions statistics about LDS divorce rates. The Provo Travelodge is no more! What?! Yes, folks, the Church has bought it along with other parcels of land adjacent to the burned-down Provo Tabernacle. Is this suspect? An awesome looking, privately-funded Joseph Smith movie is out. Al has is pre-review, also known as a preview. The Boise Temple is getting a $13M renovation. Finally, Boise will be given justice! Other news: Updates on Mitch Mayne, the gay bishopric member; missionary mauled by a lion is recovering; pansies in Fort Collins; Brokaw and MoTab remember 9/11; Bushman! Links: Lion mauling Church buys Travelodge Pansies in Fort Collins New Joseph Smith movie (video below) Boise gets upgraded Bushman’s rules for himself Mormon men fear marriage Mitch Mayne MoTab, Brokaw, Remember 9/11 Relative Finder App for Facebook Hey, Play That One by George Michael! It’s just so awesomely terrible. <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP83_The_Los_Tres_Amigos_Temple.mp3Download the MP3 of the showLDS men are marrying older for a number of weak reasons and Al questions statistics about LDS [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/09/episode-83-the-los-tres-amigos-utah-temple/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP83_The_Los_Tres_Amigos_Temple.mp3 Episode #82 – Barbara, Did You Know? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/6HWihd1itpw/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-82-barbara-did-you-know/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:42:05 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2095 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP82_Barbara_Did_You_Know.mp3Download the MP3 of the showEarthquakes! Hurricanes! Michelle Bachmann would have us believe that God is punishing DC. Geoff reports from the ground. A bishop is hit with felony charges for failing to report a [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-82-barbara-did-you-know/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP82_Barbara_Did_You_Know.mp3Download the MP3 of the showEarthquakes! Hurricanes! Michelle Bachmann would have us believe that God is punishing DC. Geoff reports from the ground. A bishop is hit with felony charges for failing to report a sexual assault on one of his flock. How do bishops balance discretion and confidence with a duty to report lawbreaking?Joanna Brooks has some tough questions for LDS politicians. Joanna Brook is all over the news this week. Jimmer’s getting married. Get over it. To find out how his honeymoon will be, see Episode #53. How does Mitt’s experience distributing welfare and assistance as a bishop play into his political views? Assorted: Mormons on NPR, 18 year-old missionaries, temples help property values, a new MYC building, and Warren Jeffs is in a coma. Whoopie! Links: Bishop charged Spires break off DC Temple in quake NPR and the Misunderstood Faith of Mormons Joanna Brooks asks the tough questions Goodbye, Melvin J. Ballard Building. Hello, Jacob Hamblin Building 18 year-old Elders. Yikes Property values and LDS Temples – FAIR Mitt and welfare Bowling, Geoff’s mom, and the Mormon Times I Represent the Lollipop Guild <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP82_Barbara_Did_You_Know.mp3Download the MP3 of the showEarthquakes! Hurricanes! Michelle Bachmann would have us believe that God is punishing DC. Geoff reports [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-82-barbara-did-you-know/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP82_Barbara_Did_You_Know.mp3 Episode #81 – Victims of a Four-Foot Broomstick http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/dW__Rh6dA6o/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-81-victims-of-a-four-foot-broomstick/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:02:38 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2072 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP81_Victims_of_a_Four_Foot_Broomstick.mp3Download the MP3 of the showYet another article about how Mormons are leaders, but from a different angle! Mormons aren’t just business leaders because they love business, but because Church culture helps people learn to [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-81-victims-of-a-four-foot-broomstick/feed/ 4 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP81_Victims_of_a_Four_Foot_Broomstick.mp3Download the MP3 of the showYet another article about how Mormons are leaders, but from a different angle! Mormons aren’t just business leaders because they love business, but because Church culture helps people learn to organize others. The Ogden Temple Facelift. Good or bad? Does it diss the original architect? Are we ditching a dated, but unique, building in favor of something far more modern, generic, and less distinctive? The Washington Post acknowledges that Mormons know how to use the internet. We take charge of our own message and don’t let other dominate the conversation. John Huntsman: Jack Mormon. It’s official, but we still love him. Assorted: San Salvador Temple dedicated; Mormons quest for the White House; an openly gay man serving in a bishopric; and more Washington, DC singles! This time on PBS! Lists of clickety clickers: San Salvador Temple dedicated Ogden Temple. Botched surgery? Mormon men are uber organized Huntsman – “The Church was wrong” Vogue profile of Huntsman – “Like reformed Jews” The Mormon quest for the Presidency Using the Web to control the image Openly gay bishopric member Watch the full episode. See more Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.   <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP81_Victims_of_a_Four_Foot_Broomstick.mp3Download the MP3 of the showYet another article about how Mormons are leaders, but from a different angle! Mormons [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-81-victims-of-a-four-foot-broomstick/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP81_Victims_of_a_Four_Foot_Broomstick.mp3 Episode #80 – Romneydan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/WxwuSPJaeZI/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-80-romneydan/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:38:47 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2048 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP80_Romneydan.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIn case you missed it, Stephen Colbert gives Mormons some love. It’s awesome. High-five a tiger! Arizona has two Mormons vying for the GOP nomination for the Senate race, and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-80-romneydan/feed/ 1 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP80_Romneydan.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIn case you missed it, Stephen Colbert gives Mormons some love. It’s awesome. High-five a tiger! Arizona has two Mormons vying for the GOP nomination for the Senate race, and they’re in the same ward. “It’s like a Mormon version of Jerry Springer,” sources say. We have a great discussion about less activity, the at-risk demographic of 25-35 within the Church, and the shortcomings of the Institute program. Noted LDS scholar and “we’re-different-from-you” missionary work advocate, Gary Lawrence, publishes a new book about Mormon misconceptions. Rock it, Gary! Sherlock Holmes – banned in parts of Virginia for being anti-Mormon. Links: Two Mormons. One Senate seat. Same ward. Mitt Romney’s finances BYU broadcasting building dedicated Sherlock Holmes banned Ramadan at BYU Philadelphia Temple groundbreaking Ward Wars   The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive     <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP80_Romneydan.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIn case you missed it, Stephen Colbert gives Mormons some love. It’s awesome. High-five a tiger! Arizona has two [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-80-romneydan/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP80_Romneydan.mp3 Sunday School Bonanza – Lesson 31 – And So Were the Churches Established in the Faith http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/SkyU0L24Ac8/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-31-and-so-were-the-churches-established-in-the-faith/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:11:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=2003 Subscribe in iTunes. It’s the best way to go! If not, stream it here. Teachers manual Student manual

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-31-and-so-were-the-churches-established-in-the-faith/feed/ 1 Subscribe in iTunes. It’s the best way to go! If not, stream it here. Teachers manual Student manual <p>Subscribe in iTunes. It’s the best way to go! If not, stream it here. Teachers manual Student manual</p><p>The post <a [...] http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-31-and-so-were-the-churches-established-in-the-faith/ Episode #79 – Ogden Is Down to Its Skivvies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/6HAgOLCzBrk/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-79-ogden-is-down-to-its-skivvies/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 18:03:54 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=1978 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP79_Ogden_Is_Down_to_Its_Skivvies.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPlease join us all in wishing a belated birthday to Al. The man brings us so much joy and happiness. The man is Mormon hungover. A poll on Heavenly Mother. [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-79-ogden-is-down-to-its-skivvies/feed/ 0 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP79_Ogden_Is_Down_to_Its_Skivvies.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPlease join us all in wishing a belated birthday to Al. The man brings us so much joy and happiness. The man is Mormon hungover. A poll on Heavenly Mother. Who is she? What is her relationship to Heavenly Father? By Common Consent seeks to find the answer. The FAIR Conference has concluded, with an interesting presentation about the old Spalding-Rigdon theory about the authorship of the Book of Mormon. Pretty interesting stuff. Joanna Brooks has a post about five myths of Mormonism. Terrific stuff. We are not all white! Speaking of whiteness, Michael Otterson has a few things to say about the Church’s internationalization and how 52% of Mormons now live outside of the US and Canada. Other news: Some funerals for noted former LDS leadership, Mormonism will save the GOP from xenophobia, the Mormon Defense League website, a cryptically Book of Mormon-inspired action movie, and Brandon Davies is making a comeback! Four more years! Four more years! Clicks: Heavenly Mother is… FAIR Conference stuff Five myths about Mormons Funerals for her and for him Mormons will save the GOP Otterson rocks the casbah Mormon Defense League BoM-inspired movie? Brandon Davies is no longer breaking the Honor Code I'm Leaving You <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP79_Ogden_Is_Down_to_Its_Skivvies.mp3Download the MP3 of the showPlease join us all in wishing a belated birthday to Al. The man brings us so much joy and [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-79-ogden-is-down-to-its-skivvies/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP79_Ogden_Is_Down_to_Its_Skivvies.mp3 Sunday School Bonanza – Lesson 30 – God Is No Respecter of Persons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/ExaaJsCjWNI/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-30-god-is-no-respecter-of-persons/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:00:11 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=1935 Please subscribe in iTunes. If you really really don’t like iTunes or us, you can stream it here. Teacher’s manual Student manual

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-30-god-is-no-respecter-of-persons/feed/ 0 Please subscribe in iTunes. If you really really don’t like iTunes or us, you can stream it here. Teacher’s manual Student manual <p>Please subscribe in iTunes. If you really really don’t like iTunes or us, you can stream it here. Teacher’s manual Student manual</p><p>The post <a [...] http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-30-god-is-no-respecter-of-persons/ Episode #78 – The Pavement Gave Way http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/DK7seBh0A7E/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-78-the-pavement-gave-way/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:04:27 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=1915 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP78_The_Pavement_Gave_Way.mp3Download the MP3 of the showDouglass Brown vows to never read the Daily Universe again. What this means for your weekend and salvation, just ahead. BeliefNet writer finishes his month trying to be Mormon. Really insightful [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-78-the-pavement-gave-way/feed/ 3 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP78_The_Pavement_Gave_Way.mp3Download the MP3 of the showDouglass Brown vows to never read the Daily Universe again. What this means for your weekend and salvation, just ahead. BeliefNet writer finishes his month trying to be Mormon. Really insightful stuff! A new study shows that using pornography results in violent behavior. Heady stuff. Good ol’ Mark Hoffman has resurfaced. Actual tapes of him conducting his business have been discovered. These are the only audio recordings of Hoffman in action. Warren Jeffs promises a scourge upon those who are prosecuting him. Sickness and death! Man! Go FLDS! New Jerusalem set in Goshen, UT is completed. Can we get a tour? Is this our own Holy Land Experience? The Mormon Bachelorette is down. It’s down, people! In its place, we are bombarded with the “Mormon Matchmaker.” According to Al, people freaked out on a Mormon trek through Iowa but the street fell apart and they were forced to walk on dirt. Find the truth here! Links: BeliefNet blog New Jersusalem set The Mormon Matchmaker Douglass Brown puts down The Daily Universe, add him on Facebook! Warren Jeffs condemns everyone FLDS temple, Righteous Branch of LDS Mark Hoffman in the news Porn leads to violence The New Jerusalem     <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP78_The_Pavement_Gave_Way.mp3Download the MP3 of the showDouglass Brown vows to never read the Daily Universe again. What this means for your weekend and [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/08/episode-78-the-pavement-gave-way/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP78_The_Pavement_Gave_Way.mp3 Sunday School Bonanza – Lesson 29 – “The Number of the Disciples Was Multiplied” http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/2WVblTdcU60/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-29-the-number-of-the-disciples-was-multiplied/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:40:08 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=1902 Subscribe in iTunes or click to stream  Teacher’s manual Class member study guide  

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-29-the-number-of-the-disciples-was-multiplied/feed/ 0 Subscribe in iTunes or click to stream  Teacher’s manual Class member study guide   <p>Subscribe in iTunes or click to stream  Teacher’s manual Class member study guide  </p><p>The post <a [...] http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-29-the-number-of-the-disciples-was-multiplied/ Episode #77 – Wanted: John the Beloved http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ThisWeekInMormons/~3/WLt49Q4WAFg/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/episode-77-wanted-john-the-beloved/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:03:21 +0000 contact@thisweekinmormons.com http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=1883 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP77_Wanted_John_the_Beloved.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMyrtle Madness has ended! Geoff and Al recount… some of their adventures. President Monson’s stalker believes himself to be Jesus. As he stands trial, he tells authorities that he had [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/episode-77-wanted-john-the-beloved/feed/ 8 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP77_Wanted_John_the_Beloved.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMyrtle Madness has ended! Geoff and Al recount… some of their adventures. President Monson’s stalker believes himself to be Jesus. As he stands trial, he tells authorities that he had problems, “Only President Monson could help [him] with.” Mitt Romney’s Mormonism is only known by 40% of Americans. Let’s keep it hush hush so that the 25% who won’t vote for a Mormon don’t realize that Romney’s one of them! A temple marriage petition to allow civil marriages immediately before a sealing. Al and Geoff debate the tenets of said petition! Mormon Matters does a great podcast about modesty. We highly recommend listening. Links: Old Grantsville church for sale Mormon Matters: Modesty Paris Temple updates (in French) Lame dating experts Monson stalker Mormonism and the “cult box” Romney’s religion unknown to most Church gets a Roku channel Mainstream Christians can learn from Mormons Temple wedding petition Elder Cook throws a pitch We’ve found one of four immortals Ron Howard directs stupid movie Have You Seen This Boy?   The Paris-Versailles Urban Youth Center <p>http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP77_Wanted_John_the_Beloved.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMyrtle Madness has ended! Geoff and Al recount… some of their adventures. President Monson’s [...] nomormon,latter,day,saints,mormons,religious,commentary,mormon,news,this,week,in,mormonshttp://thisweekinmormons.com/2011/07/episode-77-wanted-john-the-beloved/http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP77_Wanted_John_the_Beloved.mp3 This Week in MormonsnonadultMormons, we're funnier than you think - Discussion and commentary on the news and stories surrounding the Mormon community.