Monthly Archives: July 2007

Episode 8: A Review of “States of Grace” and “Orthodox Paradox”

July 30, 2007
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In this episode we are excited to have Rosalynde Welch as our producer/moderator!!! The 2 main topics are: A review of Richard Dutcher’s “States of Grace” with special guest moderator Brian Gibson (major spoiler alert for those who still plan to see the movie!!!!). Otherwise, a great analysis. A discussion of a recent New York Times Magazine article entitled, “Orthodox Paradox” with panelist David King Landrith (DKL). One program note: Near the end, Rosalynde mentions a novel “The Ladies Auxiliary.” Just as an FYI, the author of this book is Tova Mirvis. Thanks again to all who participated!!! Please...

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Episode 7 Part 2: Equal Partnering and “Presiding” in LDS Marriages and Raising Gay LDS Children

July 24, 2007
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In this follow-on episode, we discuss equal partnering and “presiding” in LDS marriages and raising gay LDS children. Panelists include: Ann Porter David King Landrith John Crawford Today’s Moderator: John Dehlin

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Episode 7 Part 1: The Other “One True Church” and the Obama/Mitt Romney Scuttle over Sex Education

July 22, 2007
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In part 1 of this episode, we discuss: The Pope’s recent statement that says, “other Christian communities are either defective or not true churches and Catholicism provides the only true path to salvation.” The recent Barak Obama / Mitt Romney Scuttle over Sex Education Panelists include: Ann Porter David King Landrith John Crawford Today’s Moderator: John Dehlin

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Episode 6: LDS Church Finances and the “Approaching Mormon History” Press Release

July 14, 2007
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In today’s episode we are joined by 2 of our fabulously wonderful regular panelists: Ann Porter and John Hamer. In addition, we are delighted to welcome 2 new panelists into the Mormon Matters family: PaulM and Blake Ostler. Today’s topics include: Should the lds church be required to reveal its finances? The recent Approaching Mormon History press release by the LDS Church. And a recent incident in the halls of the US Congress regarding a prayer offered by a Hindu priest Also, music for this episode has been graciously provided by Clayton Pixton and Skye Pixton.  If you like...

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Desperately Seeking Conservative LDS Panelist(s)

July 14, 2007
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While we’ve had some wonderfully bright and articulate conservative or traditional LDS panelists so far here on Mormon Matters (John Fowles, Rosalynde Welch, Julianne Hatton) various somewhat random complexities have made it such that they are finding it hard to appear with regularity. Consequently, Mormon Matters is seeking 1 or 2 additional somewhat conservative or traditionalist LDS panelists to appear weekly on the podcast. Criteria include: You must consider yourself as a somewhat conservative or traditional LDS member (at least theologically) You must be somewhat thoughtful, witty and/or articulate (based on feedback from family or friends). You must be...

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Episode 5: Mormon Feminism, Women, and Claudia Bushman Part 2

July 3, 2007
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A continuation from Episode 4. Thanks again to Dr. Bushman, Taryn and Rosalynde!!!! And of course, to hear more of (and to purchase!!!) the wonderful music included in the podcast, please check out:  claytonpixton.com and skyepixton.com Enjoy!

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Episode 4: Mormon Feminism, Women, and Claudia Bushman Part 1

July 2, 2007
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Today we release part 1 of a 2-part conversation reviewing the recent Mormon Stories series on Women in the LDS Church (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5). This includes a discussion of my introduction, the 3 waves of Feminism in the USA, and a 3 part interview w/ Claudia Bushman. Today’s brilliant panelists are: Taryn Nelson-Seawright: Taryn lives in the Chicago area with her husband. She is a researcher in the medical social sciences. She is a passionate amateur scholar of the Book of Mormon. In her spare time, she blogs for By Common...

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