Estimated read time: 3-4 .GordonMonson: This lifelong Latter-day Saint has 20 ideas for things he would change about the church, on the Word of Wisdom, tithing, full-time missions, how female members are treated, and more. To those commenting: please stay on topic, remember to follow the community's rules, and message the mods if there is a problem or rule violation. Gordon Monson: Please don't throw me out of the LDS Church for what I But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. Whenever possible, choose a job that does not require you to work on Sundays.. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? The divide was an indicator of other varying positions at the time and diverging positions that would come in later years among faithful Latter-day Saints. Sailor. "As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other people's jobs, but . Remembering A Civil Rights Swim-In: 'It Was A Milestone' - NPR.org (Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune). Monson, who had been co-hosting the afternoon show on The Zone alongside Jake Scott, co-founded the independent station with Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack. Ill go on writing my column here, loving the written word, same as it ever was, for a while yet. I have seen so many blessings because of them. Family is the type of love that will never leave. I am somebody that should be in that room.. Time. He was a fervent believer, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had made a habit of scripture study and, in this particular case, he was following with strict interpretation and adherence to what he had read. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies-. Some students laughed out loud at that. "He's one of the first journalists in the market to combine his writing skills with TV and then co-host his own daily radio show," said Bolerjack. Thats the way it should be, would be here. 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. Monson: Goodbye, Gordon Hayward, whoever you are He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. Maybe an argument now and again. Football games will continue to air exclusively on KFAN. A lot of members seem to miss this one, finding it a duty to be their brothers or sisters keeper, finding it more important to herd the flock in line, rather than caring, loving, supporting one another in a world that can, at times, already be brutal enough. Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . But if they are in a place in their lives that makes it overly burdensome for them to do something the bishop thinks he wants them to do, empowering them to righteously express a firm no without feeling guilty would absolutely be acceptable. Over a period of time, the Jazzs agreement with KFAN ended and LHM Sports and Entertainment went ahead and bought our signals and reunited much of the old crew, blending it with the new, including on-air talents like Spence Checketts, Riley Jensen, Tony Parks and producers such as Lloyd Cole and Austin Horton and Jake Hatch. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. All others make their own choices, according to their personal inspiration. Donate more if you feel so inspired, but you dont have to do so in the name of good and godliness. (Russell M., call me anytime. GordonMonson This was a really great article! From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. Let others know what your standards are so they can support you. that needs to change. 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. You know, lets change the catch rule! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this manner, false and vain and foolish doctrines (2 Nephi 28:8-9), "I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed. BIG XII Coug. Thanks Gordon. utahpollution SLC CleanAir uphe, GordonMonson Then create your own church Join the Alpine Church GordonMonson Id have read your article had it not been behind the pay wall. BYU-H Alumni. (Had to get one sports reference in here. He was with family at the time of his passing. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. Don't cry for Monson, he is quite well off and still writes for that garbage rag, Whatever happened to the former Ute player Kyle Gunther? Puritanism or Victorian, or both? Because of the "QB's go to Utah to die" article? Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. when people say he is loadedhow much is loaded. Thousands of Utah Utes fans are experiencing that now. Can someone summarize in comments please. The report from the gossip site also claims Bradys push into standup comedy is a ploy to get his family back. Can one spiritually dip his or her toes in a pool while talking with friends, but not slip in for a swim? GordonMonson Hilarious! President Thomas S. Monson 'Mormon Land': Gordon Monson discusses his 20 church reforms Oh, well. This goes for adults and children in friendships and relationships of every kind. It was 20 years ago this fall that Craig Bolerjack and I huddled up to discuss the birth of a new sports-talk radio station in Salt Lake City. When there are a hundred billion or hundreds of billions of dollars in that portfolio, doesnt requiring for good standing a 10% contribution seem a bit heavy, asking people to pull that out of their relatively sparse pay? The living is strict on a mission: Up at an early hour, studying scriptures, pounding on doors all day and contacting people in other ways, teaching doctrinal principles, being rejected, being rewarded, being rejected some more, working 16-hour days. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. His primary focus is Sports. It was a bit rough around the edges. David James and I made the cut that had Jazz ownership cede control of the radio network to KSL broadcasting management. Never pressure or guilt anyone into filling a church calling. These guys did. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. 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." He didnt own 1320 KFAN, but the Jazz had an operating agreement with it. Family is constant. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. More troubling, is the fact that Gordon is a household name to people who closely follow sports in Utah. All posts are copyrighted by their author. Family is forever.. Probably true. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. BIG XII Coug. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. 3 more would improve Utahs culture: shun being childlike, move beyond materialism (Rolexes arent a pass to heaven), take air pollution that prematurely kills 2,400/yr seriously. or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? "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 hope Mitch Harper can get a show. Amirite or amiwrong? On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson passed away at 61. 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 saved my job on multiple occasions, and I have always relied on his advice whether it was about radio, sports, or just life in general.". Not sure. There is an I in Rich and Eisen, so I am using this platform for myself.. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. Should I go with Gordon or the scriptures? Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. Donate to the newsroom now. ), Donate to the newsroom now. Maybe doctrine will change, maybe it will never change. We walked in, introduced ourselves, made our pitch and they told us, in so many words, to shut the hell up and listen good. But, as mentioned, it worked. Records transfer requests should be done at the permission of the person. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. Dont think so? It may be a wine bar, but a bar nonetheless!. Let women wear what they want to wear, including pants to church meetings, if it makes them feel better about themselves, and urge the men to keep their thoughts in the right place. But it was published with him thinking he can be a standup comedian because Jane Fonda laughed at his jokes while filming 80 For Brady.. Monson: BYU should offer an open hand, not a clenched fist Nay, ye cannot say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world." Athlete. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. Over time, before the LHM Group bought the stations, personnel changed, the Jazz-affiliated station lured away some talent, and the competition was fierce. Gloss over it? Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Sending young people on an extended unpaid, nonvacation to a place not of their choice is an intense deal, almost always, particularly when it includes landing in some foreign country, speaking a different language, surrounded by strangers, living in a jungle hut, eating different foods, often being under the supervision of other young people who may or may not know what theyre doing when it comes to helping one another, giving proper advice and guidance, and enforcing mission rules. 12. Business Owner. Those are my guys over there, too. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. It's worth reading in depth. And they didn't. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. Do you really think Christ expects the holders of his priesthood to sacrifice? 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