I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. A couple of things: When a kid finds himself in that circumstance, why would he be sent home to gain his forgiveness? Jenkintown School District Will Allow Students To Learn Virtually Or In-Person This Week Due To COVID Surge, Superintendent Says. Id like to be wealthy as much as the next guy. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson, left, and Kevin Graham on the air in 2007. This is how an F1 race car's suspension worksNew video lets you learn the ins and outs of F1 suspension technology. Please dont try to change them. Part of his uniqueness. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. It may be a wine bar, but a bar nonetheless!. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. 6-Call women, African Americans, and gay people into the 12. But with modern economics being what they are for most hardworking members everywhere, the strain and stress put upon believers who just want a certain quality of life would be lowered. Longtime Salt Lake Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson usually writes about first downs, double-faults, 3-pointers and four-baggers. Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. Add in isolating these missionaries from family and friends, from normal emotional support, and expecting them to teach people about a gospel that might be strange to those people, hoping to change their beliefs and their lives, is a big, big ask. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax His students seemed happy. Make it clear that eternity is a long, long time and if people in this brief life do not always get or agree with what the church is doing or why it takes the positions it does, and they dont cling to the iron rod or stay on the covenant path, if they wander a bit or a lot, they wont necessarily be sentenced to some miserable, hellish prison in the Great Beyond, isolated from whom and what they love. In June 1964, James Brock dumped acid into the water at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. In some cases, including my 20-year radio duration, he is directly responsible for breaking many into the business. What do you do when Luke Staley, one of the Cougars all-time football greats, wants his jersey number taken off LaVell Edwards Stadium because of concerns over the enforcement of the Honor Code and LGBTQ issues at BYU? On occasion, we needed correcting. They do not. Make adherence to the Word of Wisdom optional, Boil down temple-worthiness interviews to three questions, Swap out the narrow proclamation on the family for this different, more expansive proclamation, Apologize for policies and preachments of the past and present that were and are out of step with a loving God, more specifically, all aspects of racism, sexism and homophobia, Family is love without motive. If there are fifty people in a bar and they can tell its a catch, lets change the catch rule. This is dumb. Its not a fictious site. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Female missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cheer for entries in the Days of '47 Parade, in Salt Lake City, on Friday, July 23, 2021. Im here because they asked and I have something to say.. If fans at home are screaming at their TV that the call that was just made makes no sense, then the NFL should be listening. GordonMonson Gordos membership. In typical cases such as these in radio, most do but rarely get it. The radio talent in this state seems to just move from station to. Ball didnt go in the hoop. Two hosts laughed so hard at some cockamamie thing, the air went dead for a full 30 seconds. Additional visits and contributions from Bolerjack and David Locke and a thousand guests made up a mix that provided some of the best sports talk ever in Salt Lake radio. Along with current Jazz television broadcaster Craig Bolerjack, after being let go at the now-defunct KFAN, Monson helped create the original 1280 The Zone in 2001. Do not lord over them with direct orders or by implication. Well that quote is not in the scriptures lets see what the actual scriptures say: "The teachers duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them; And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking; And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty." From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. Reading or replaying the story in its I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. Whether those women have the priesthood or not, they should be allowed a berth as wide as the men when it comes to church leadership and decision-making. TempeCoug. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. - Jesus (the real one). "The Queer Polygamy Model leaves room for same-gender and same-sex sealings, whether they are non-romantic, such as between my sister and me, or homosexual, such as between two wives. I'm the Executive Producer of "The Big Show with Spence Checketts & Gordon Monson," #1 rated sports radio show in Utah, on the radio home of the Utah Jazz, The Zone Sports Network. Make it fun, make it entertaining, make it informative, make it daring, make it bold, make it honest, make it fearless, fill it with strong opinion, with the opinion of listeners and with our own opinions, the opinions of pirates. With control over programming decisions, The Salt Lake Tribune reports that KSL has cut ties with longtime radio host Gordon Monson, also a columnist for the Tribune, who helped start The Zone in . Its funny, Im laughing at it, but it cannot be real. THat station sucks. You also can support us with a donation at Patreon.com/mormonland, where you can access gifts and transcripts of our Mormon Land podcasts.]. He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. And for others, it can mess them up, causing in them a negative feeling toward the church, with the pressure it exerts for them, whether theyre capable of it or not, to fulfill, in the case of males, their priesthood duty, and for females, to reach a lofty standard of Latter-day Saint rite of passage. Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. I don't feel comfortable copying and pasting the entire article. Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. Did Christ himself sip a little wine? Rather than Bonneville dealing with sign a new one down the road, they decided to just pay him out the rest of it and be done with him. Never pressure or guilt anyone into filling a church calling. New Jazz owner Ryan Smith bought the station last spring. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. Can someone summarize in comments please. I had a seminary teacher once who informed everyone in attendance that turning on a sprinkler to water the lawn on the Sabbath was sinful. All rights reserved. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. what can we change about our inherently fundamentalist beliefs and ideologies to appeal to a younger marketplace and modern consumers? , Gordon Monson: Utah ends a season filled with victory with a hurtful defeat in the Rose BowlThere was a mix of sadness and gladness in the hearts of the Utes walking off the field at the Rose Bowl on Saturday Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes. I know, I know, many are called, but few are chosen. KSL took over the zone? With current events being what they are, especially with the Jazz and their players at the center of so much attention, bits of politics did, as well. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." Maybe an argument now and again. That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. A report from Radar Online claims the reason Tom Brady wont begin his television duties with FOX Sports until 2024 is due to his desire to launch a career in standup comedy. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. Enlarge your audience. Some readers couldnt believe what the mountain of a man was doing. SALT LAKE CITY Utah sports radio lost a legend last week, one whose accomplishments over the last 25 years are the standard in a competitive and precarious industry. Forum Moderator. Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. As for those who feel left out or shamed when the question is asked at a church meeting How many of you served a full-time mission? All sides of all topics? But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people (3Nephi 18:31). Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. But requiring missionaries to sport a monolithic look might not always be the right move. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. Having said that I cant imagine youre in any danger of losing your membership. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. For all the bravado and strong opinions, as Bolerjack states, above all Monson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend. In a deal made with the Jazz, there was an interloper on the scene. For years. Content Creator. Everyone freaked out that the Mormons would cancel the show. But this discussion isn't about what could have happened on the court. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. Not a prophet here, not officially, anyway. Gordon Monson: Utah fans are everywhere, worshiping at college footballs cathedralTheres something about the Rose Bowl and its mystique, its history, its draw that brings people in. Lets change the ruck rule, he said. From the General Handbook of the church: As used here,apostasyrefers to a member engaging in any of the following: * Repeatedly acting in clear and deliberate public opposition to the Church, its doctrine, its policies, or its leaders, * Persisting in teaching as Church doctrine what is not Church doctrine after being corrected by the bishop or stake president, * Showing a pattern of intentionally working to weaken the faith and activity of Church members. GordonMonson Look at all these triggered cult members in the comments . I hope Mitch Harper can get a show. Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? Gloss over it? Roberts then argued that Bradys history of appearing in movies is much different from doing standup comedy, but added hed still like to see the seven-time Super Bowl winner make the attempt, but for the wrong reasons. Something mostly outside my normal sphere of writing. For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. The question Gordon is most often asked is where he went to school. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. By the way, which is unhealthier banned coffee or permissible energy drinks that simultaneously spin the body and blow the mind in a thousand different directions? Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. - Gordon Monson. Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. Austin knew sports better than Jake and GM and also was funny. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. In one church manual, targeted toward young people, which appeared to be official, it read as follows: Sunday is not a day for shopping, recreation or athletic events. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. Bonneville International, the company that manages KSL's TV and Newsradio efforts, announced a contractual agreement with the Smith Entertainment Group to run the programming and day-to-day operations of The Zone Sports Network on Thursday.The deal means that Jazz games will be simulcast on 1280 AM/97.5 FM (The Zone), while some regular-season games (when BYU games don't conflict) and all . Honestly, it's really creepy when this has happened to me over the last 20+ yrs. "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. A couple of us banged on then-BYU football coach Gary Crowton on the air so resolutely that he called the show to confront us. His humor may catch you off guard, but he loves to see and hear people laugh. Some people say they want nothing but sports. GORDON MONSON hosts "The Gordon Monson Show" weekdays from 2-6 p.m. on 104.7 FM/1280 AM . Boxer. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? I'm surprised people still spend meaningful time listening to radio, I thought Gunther and Sean O'Connell were the most entertaining and got canned. GordonMonson Some good perspectives. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies-. GordonMonson GordonMonson I'm Glad bro Monson is not the Prophet- we'd look like every other religion out there. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the Salt Lake market. One host most regrettably did a radio remote from a Salt Lake City strip club. Honestly, about time. A laugh a minute. "Let the residue of the elders watch over the churches, and declare the word in the regions round about them; and let them labor with their own hands that there be no idolatry nor wickedness practiced. The next youth leader who uses the chewed-stick-of-gum analogy for any girl who falls short of the moral-cleanliness standard so revered in church teachings would be put in timeout for a few months to rethink that comparison. GordonMonson 100% in agreement with your 20 recommendations. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. GordonMonson The fact that this needs such an overhaul to me is an indication that it is not the word of a God. Would have come with it. He can move in with Tanner in PDX. He, along with David James, are on the air Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Utah State belongs on BYU schedule going forward, Patrick Kinahan: Utah State belongs on BYU schedule going forward, Patrick Kinahan: Time comes for Utah to blow off quick fix at quarterback, Patrick Kinahan: Exploding interest in Sitake may open BYU's coffers, Simone Fontecchio is hopeful hot shooting game is 'not a one night stand', Utah Valley's outright WAC championship didn't earn top seed in Vegas. Not on the show today? Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. What does thinking or looking like a ball bearing or like the New Christy Minstrel Singers have to do with righteousness? What if Donovan Mitchell emerges not just as a great basketball player, but as a social leader of an entire generation? In pink tops and white pants, women celebrate free period products becoming available in Utahs state buildings, Proposal to boost Utah bar licenses gets smaller with another round of cuts by lawmakers, Moab, Park City cry foul as Utah lawmakers target rules for vacation homes. Amirite or amiwrong? Yo-ho, me hearties, we were unafraid to tell the truth, or at least our version of it. Check out our facebook forum where we discuss ideas that shape ourworld. He didnt beat anybody over the head with his own personal, strident brand of righteousness, his higher standard. There was no sanctimony in his decision. You are somehow less? Since I was also a columnist for The Tribune, with strict journalistic rules to follow, working simultaneously now for a station owned by the Jazz, a team I covered and opined about for the paper, there had to be hands-off orders to follow. Cover it up? He is certainly a significant figure in the large intermountain west sports community. A cocksure host bet his life that BYU would lose to Oklahoma back in the day. Gopher Sports Properties and iHeartMedia have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Golden Gophers on KFAN, KFAN+, and KTLK through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. But I sincerely hope they let the voices on air do what great on-air voices do best say whatever is on their minds, whether those spoken words, in or out of sports, fall in favor of established institutions, teams, schools, clubs and churches, or not. Gordon Ramsay shows off buff body as he ditches shirt on Maldives beach holidayFans were impressed by chef Gordon Ramsay's 'ripped' physique after he shared photos of himself on holiday with his son. Paul Pabst Pays Off 5-Year-Old Bet On Dan Patrick Show, Rich Shertenlieb: NFL, NBC Wouldnt Let Anyone Find Out If Tom Brady Has Covid, I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real.. He talked further about the blessings from heaven promised in other scriptural passages to those who remembered well, eternal blessings that would blow away earthly monetary gain. Gordon Monson has been a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune since 1993. Maybe it had always been that way an ongoing span of conclusions drawn by believers who within the context of a growing church sported different attitudes, disagreeing on how to properly interpret teachings and practice their faith. On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson sadly passed away in a hospital in Seattle. Through numerous station and personnel changes, Gordon Monson has been a staple across various radio parts. Its unquestionably showing up through the calmness and the chaos. Like most things in religion, like most things should be in religion, its left up to the individual to decide, a little thing called agency, and its left up to everyone else to withhold negative judgment. Was it because I voiced my own independent thoughts about sports and a wide range of other topics that made the folks at KSL uncomfortable? They, too, are imperfect. Its relentless support through the highs and the lows. Click here to read Gordon full article. Puritanism or Victorian, or both? For. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. KFAN+ will be the exclusive home of Minnesota womens hockey. Now that Bonneville International (owned by the church) now owns the radio station, Gordon Monson was let go. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. GordonMonson Who is Gordon Monson? Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies- true story). They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. "And, he's a deep thinker, pushing the envelope with commentary that allows the reader or listener to think outside the box. New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks. All posts are copyrighted by their author. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. Family is forever.. No, youre not. - Queer Mormon Theology by Blaire Ostler, A recent quote I read: Theres no commandment that commands anyone to make sure other people keep commandments. - Gordon Monson. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. Gordon Monson: "He only wants to talk to you about the good times, not about the bad, not about the issue that has rightfully grown in public attention but that he has never fully addressed." sltrib.com Gordon Monson: Karl Malone ran from me this weekend, and he runs from you, still Trying to gain automatic respect is a fine objective, but when sharing the teachings of Christ, looking like an FBI agent or the Men in Black, may hurt another important aspect of heartfelt communication relatability. 12. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Not that hard is universally bad. Maybe a shout here and there. It's never easy to lose a job. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Again, not saying church members dont already do those acts of giving and kindness, but what I am saying is, if some behavior must be made mandatory, make it service to humankind.
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