Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?". 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. Perhaps youve noticed. Our two companies are uniquely aligned, sharing deep roots in Utah and a focus on serving local audiences with a commitment to high-quality content and operations.. 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. Ball didnt go in the hoop. Two hosts laughed so hard at some cockamamie thing, the air went dead for a full 30 seconds. In June 1964, James Brock dumped acid into the water at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. Not sure. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. Father. He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. Give me a damn seat on the competition committee already so I can be in that room and pound the table, Dan, he said Wednesday on The Dan Patrick Show. Surfer. 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. Will church-owned KSL celebrate critical thinking about sports and other topics, too? A cocksure host bet his life that BYU would lose to Oklahoma back in the day. And if thats the case, the name game probably is too far gone. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. All sides of all topics? New Jazz owner Ryan Smith bought the station last spring. Mens hockey games will be heard on KTLK. Right there in Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy., Study and stare as he might, he could not rearrange the scripture, not in his mind, to a more suitable, bendable Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy unless you can pile up enough stacks of cash in pro football to buy a mansion with a pool surrounded by a mote and five acres of manicured lawn, and a garage filled with a fleet of Ferraris., [Get more content like this in the Mormon Land newsletter, a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He can move in with Tanner in PDX. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. He is at home commenting on what takes place on basketball . Boxer. RE: As of immediately? Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. 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? The radio talent in this state seems to just move from station to. Its ridiculous to have to say it, but here we are: Women are every bit as capable as men when it comes to leadership and knowledge and discernment and organizational skills and empathy and caring and goodness. All rights reserved. One bit of advice: Let faith bridge your own gaps. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Were excited to use our scale and reach to bring Gopher sports to fans throughout Minneapolis and nationwide on the iHeartRadio app.. When The Zone was formed in 2001, it was done with one central governing principle preserving freedom to voice opinions, popular or unpopular, reverent or irreverent, about sports, about sports teams in this market, about coaches and players, about institutions of all kinds, and about other things, without boundaries. 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. or superseded by additional information. But requiring missionaries to sport a monolithic look might not always be the right move. No, it should be so what. They know who they are. Also if family is defined as "love without motive, love without conditions", I wonder if or why he would oppose queer polygamy advocates like fellow member of the church Blaire Ostler who makes that exact same argument to support bringing back polygamy, but a more "expansive" polygamy. Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. Thinker. Click here to read Gordon full article. Editors note This column is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. This book, "The Daughter," is her version of the story in the Fascination With Life series in the first book, "The Longest Five Minutes." That was the first book in this series. What does thinking or looking like a ball bearing or like the New Christy Minstrel Singers have to do with righteousness? When I kept reading it thinking This cant be true, this cant be true, I started thinking to myself I hope its truehes going to suck, and its gonna be so funny. GordonMonson The fact that this needs such an overhaul to me is an indication that it is not the word of a God. Never pressure or guilt anyone into filling a church calling. Content Creator. The scriptures speak a lot about the importance of the Sabbath day, the promises to those who obey that commandment are real and powerful. iHeartMedia Minneapolis is proud to continue our partnership with Gopher Athletics and Learfield through the 2026-27 athletic season, said Greg Alexander, iHeartMedias market president in Minneapolis, said in a press release. All posts are copyrighted by their author. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Relief Society choir from stakes in Summit and Wasatch counties performs at the General Women's Session of the 187th Semiannual General Conference of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017. Id like to be wealthy as much as the next guy. Fifty people in a bar can tell the tuck rule? I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. Here's why, Richie Saunders really likes Vegas, which is good for BYU basketball, Ashworth, Aggies blow by Rebels to keep NCAA Tournament aspirations alive, More to do: Utah Valley clinches WAC title share with win over UT Arlington, Provo River diverted as restoration project reaches 'major milestone', 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence, CDC issues advisory after confirmed measles case in Kentucky, Police say man killed by Farmington officers had gun; victim's mom filed suit over other traffic stop, Do not 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear, National Park Service warns, Have You Seen This? Gordon was compensated greatly. "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. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? Local headlines and stories are HeadTopics.com immediately. 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? His students seemed happy. This is how an F1 race car's suspension worksNew video lets you learn the ins and outs of F1 suspension technology. As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. Against our old employer, the station that dumped Boler and me, ratings were considerably higher on our side, advertising sales were more lucrative, listenership was more vast, more loyal. Along the way, it changed ownership and ultimately was purchased by Jazz's Larry H. Miller group. 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. Take it from someone who was there when the thing was born, when it spoke its first words, when it took its first calls, when it informed and entertained and angered its first listeners and made its first audiences laugh. He told Rich Eisen that he recently had a conversation with his wife saying that he needed a new crusade in life. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. In an ironic twist, as he has pointed out since the deal was announced, Monson also saved several jobs of his friends over the years but couldn't save his own. But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people (3Nephi 18:31). 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. Please dont try to change them. Forum Moderator. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. The father of five daughters, he served a mission in Germany and today, in fact, is a member of his stake high council. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. I hope Mitch Harper can get a show. They can wear a beard or long hair or flowing robes. Family is the type of love that will never leave. GordonMonson I like it GordonMonson Dont worry they only ex communicate women for having these kinds of ideas GordonMonson Or you could find faith that works for you. Family is forever.. Sounds like a cull is happening. Editor's note: President Thomas S. Monson passed away January 2, 2018. They are in a circle the wagons mood. 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? Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. Honestly, about time. With tender feelings we announce that Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died this evening at 10:01 pm in his home in Salt Lake City. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. What if Donovan Mitchell emerges not just as a great basketball player, but as a social leader of an entire generation? If there are fifty people in a bar and they can tell its a catch, lets change the catch rule. Check out our facebook forum where we discuss ideas that shape ourworld. This goes for adults and children in friendships and relationships of every kind. 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. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. I know, I know, I still look and sound young, charming and energetic, and oh-so handsome, but I didnt and wasnt and Im not. But the whole notion that girls and women in the church must dress a certain way to be worthy daughters of God is silly, at best, and harmful, at the other end. The man deserved a better send-off. Over time, before the LHM Group bought the stations, personnel changed, the Jazz-affiliated station lured away some talent, and the competition was fierce. Same with going for a walk, or not going for a walk. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. This site is not affiliated with Five years after that football player made his own decision, I visited him in his classroom, where he was teaching a bunch of 16- and 17-year-olds the finer points of algebra. 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). 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). "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.". His voice was unique, but it worked for me. Was it because I occasionally ripped BYUs football team (I praised it, too), and KSL is the home of the Cougars? President Thomas S. Monson has served as the 16 th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since February 3, 2008. I dont celebrate anyone losing their job even if that person may deserve it. For that matter, go ahead and make it OK for BYU to play on Sunday, too, removing all the inconveniences and impositions put upon opposing teams and schools and leagues, having to make special arrangements for the Cougars and only the Cougars. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. (Russell M., call me anytime. I too think its suspect. KSL took over the zone? Cover it up? Not a rebel. But what if a faithful believer has to work, whether its for an essential service doctors, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, firefighters, etc. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. 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. Instead, secondary stuff such as avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, etc., would be made optional and lessened as a signature for members around the globe. Maybe I wouldn't have officially and so bombastically left the church if you were in charge. 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. For all the bravado and strong opinions, as Bolerjack states, above all Monson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. Too many women of all ages within the confines of the idea that the body is a temple are made to feel shameful for those temples, which, ironically enough, brings additional emphasis on and attention to the bodies that church teachings are attempting to cloak. GordonMonson team, our membership numbers are running low. They, too, are imperfect. Brigham Young University Athletics. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. No pity needed for me. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. 1320 plays Mariache music. Patbagley GordonMonson Good list. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. Let me represent those fifty people in the bar. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He is certainly a significant figure in the large intermountain west sports community. A couple of things: When a kid finds himself in that circumstance, why would he be sent home to gain his forgiveness? "I'm not exaggerating when I say that most, if not all, of what I have in my life professionally, I owe to Gordon," said Scott Garrard, longtime midday host and Zone executive. Such things wouldn't need to be changed and should stand the tests of time. 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. Maybe some of this is already being addressed. GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. GordonMonson GordonMonson I'm Glad bro Monson is not the Prophet- we'd look like every other religion out there. Maybe Gordo can comment on that? Business Owner. Read more >>, GordonMonson I am happy in my beliefs the way I get are. 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. Whether those views are beautiful or blistering, popular or painful, convivial or controversial, easy on the ears or hard to hear. A few high-profile ones had whispered that they had received approval by top church leaders to do so. Family is potential without pressure. You also can support us with a donation at Patreon.com/mormonland, where you can access gifts and transcripts of our Mormon Land podcasts.]. (Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune). Time. As far as radio goes, the time has passed Gordon by. And he also testified unto the people that all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and, in the end, all men should have eternal life. (Alma 1:4). Time. Something that would be, with any luck, not seen as blasphemous or as an excuse to have me banned from a faith I believe in as it is, chucked out of a church I revere and of which I am happily a lifelong member. His work as a radio host and writer for the Salt Lake Tribune speaks for itself, but the point here is to detail the person the public does not know. Shame, shame, shame. For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. How dare they? Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. Its relentless support through the highs and the lows. Gordon Monson: The real story of the real hope for 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. We were all pirates on an unpredictable ship, part of a general pattern of controlled chaos, with all the attendant foibles and shenanigans and fun, but also responsible reporting and sometimes brilliant, sometimes idiotic discussion and commentary. Maybe an argument now and again. Im also rooting for ESPN 700. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? Even if Monson has broadcast his last show, his sports radio legacy will live on for several years. Because of the "QB's go to Utah to die" article? That goes for everybody, not just exempted celebrity members who can make millions of dollars in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EIEIO, and coaches and athletes at BYU who may not actually presently play games on Sunday in front of the public but who plan and prepare and watch film for the coming weeks opponent in private. without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column. GordonMonson When you have members in developing countries selling their gold teeth to go to your temple while your church sits on BILLIONS how can you see it as anything but corrupt and a cult? OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. Ralphie, the seemingly unadoptable French bulldog from upstate New York, is making progress in his intensive training program, according to his shelter. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" was unveiled in September 1995. 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. When his lieutenants asked him what on Gods green earth he was doing, coming on a show with the other guys, he uttered the essence of what our station was about. His cohost tried to tell him time after time don't do the "Not Sporting News of the Day" but Gordon would never listen and neither did I. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? ), Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune. For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 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. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. One host told a caller making racist comments to take the white hood off. Others went after coaches who mistreated their players. The two things we wanted to avoid: cheap shots and cheerleading. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. . Politically I've been annoyed with KSL, but sports-wise they've been pretty fair, Actually a very good move. 9/30/21 2:08pm. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. GordonMonson Some good perspectives. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. Next thing, the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe, among others, were contacting him to get his story. When the Cougars won, he did not follow through, thankfully. Its love without conditions. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. Six Sigma Black Belt. Let others know what your standards are so they can support you. GordonMonson 100% in agreement with your 20 recommendations. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. They can be Republican, Democrat, conservative, progressive, outgoing, reserved, refined or rugged. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. 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. Was it because I had recently written a column criticizing church leader Jeffrey Holland for a speech he gave at BYU and someone somewhere wanted to avoid a difficult explanation for having a host on the air who would do such a thing? Family is constant. . They can express themselves and dress however they feel comfortable dressing, style their hair however they want, sport tattoos if they want, have piercings if they want, express themselves as they see fit. Wouldnt serving as a hardworking missionary be the best way to repent? It would also be a better look for the church overall, given the immense stock and investment portfolio the organization has. Goodbye, Gordon Hayward, we hardly knew you. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the Salt Lake market. "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. GordonMonson Im so glad I got out of the LDS church. For undisclosed reasons, Monson was let go in the transaction. On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson sadly passed away in a hospital in Seattle. An attempt by the powers-that-be to sanitize that or slant it or bottle it up would run counter to everything The Zone was meant to be, everything it should be, everything it was envisioned to be. Its unquestionably showing up through the calmness and the chaos. The three separate stories entertain you with realistic experiences that could happen to anyone of us. Maybe some of it never will be. That would be ironic, since Im a lifelong member of that church, and was once offered a columnist job at the KSL-affiliated Deseret News, which I turned down. It was a bit rough around the edges. Jenkintown School District Will Allow Students To Learn Virtually Or In-Person This Week Due To COVID Surge, Superintendent Says. Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. And when women fall short of complete and perfect obedience, treat them with the same kindness and respect with and by which men are treated. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. Russ Heltman is a daily news writer for BSM. 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.. Give the OK for playing and working in sports on Sunday. Ive actually heard church leaders blame girls in the congregation for wearing short skirts and tight shirts, thereby causing impure thoughts to creep into the tender minds of the boys. that needs to change. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." But if you read his article he is quite serious even if he makes a few funny one liners. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. Thats a gigantic point that I already mentioned and will hammer, again and again, because of its importance. The Cougar freshman was given a flagrant-2 foul and ejected from the game, and the video went viral on the web. All other content is 1999-2023 SM Consulting, LLC. KSL, after two decades of The Zones existence, was taking over operation of the stations, and they were moving all the on-air talent with them including all the guys who I helped hire, some of the guys whose jobs I had saved in the past when one manager or another got upset about one thing or another everyone except for me. I worked in Utah radio long enough to know that people get fired all of the time. GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio. Management at the station previously had promised to increase our pay, not decrease it or eliminate it altogether and thereby eliminate us. Mental health should and would be hugely considered here, as would earnest desire. All the shows filled by talented hosts such as David James and Patrick Kinahan, Ian Furness, Ryan Hatch, John Lund, Sean OConnell, Hans Olsen, Alema Harrington, Pace Mannion, Bolerjack, Scott Garrard, Kevin Graham, Jake Scott, Kyle Gunther, Jan Jorgensen, and a slew of others were successes. All topics? Bonneville sees the cost of Gordon Monson and decided they'll make more money without him. And they didn't. This is where the discussion here separates from poor me and turns to a much more important matter open reporting and free commentary in this town and state that is not controlled or swayed by a dominant overlord. GordonMonson Look at all these triggered cult members in the comments . Not saying there arent benefits to avoiding certain endeavors of consumption, especially in excess. Was it because I also worked for The Salt Lake Tribune, and that didnt sit well with KSL and its owners, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Somebody should represent the fan. Estimated read time: 3-4 It was many years ago when a talented BYU football player informed me and thereby the world that he would forgo playing in the NFL to teach math at a high school. WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report.
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