In 1991, Dr. Robert F. Bohn gave this great talk at the Sunstone Symposium titled “Cultural vs. Gospel Doctrine and the ‘Unsaid Sermon Phenomenon’”. I recently listened to the recording and found it poignant, practical, helpful, and encouraging. As an illustration of the topic, here’s an example:
Original quote from a sermon: “When that earthquake hit when I was on my mission, there were many deaths, but I felt calm because I knew that God protects his faithful missionaries.”
The false notion, or Unsaid Sermon: “My son was killed on his mission. I wonder if he was unfaithful.” Continue reading…
Cultural vs. Gospel Doctrine and the 'Unsaid Sermon Phenomenon' [56:48m]:
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The topic for today is Mitt Romney, Mormonism, and the Recent Coverage in both the New York Times and Good Morning America.
We had 3 more EXCELLENT panelists for Mormon Matters podcast. They included:
- John Fowles: John is a lawyer living in London with his wife and three children. He is interested in Mormonism and Mormon blogs and has participated for several years in Mormon blogging (or bloggernacle).
- Tom Grover: Tom is a lifetime resident of Cache Valley, producer and co-host of KVNU’s For the People.
- Ronan James Head: Ronan is from Malvern, England (home of the Wilford Woodruff missionary sites). He grew up in the church and served a mission to Vienna, Austria, where he now also lives. Ronan is a scholar of the ancient Near East — currently dissertating — and a teacher of religious studies. He is married with three kids and recently taught Seminary. He blogs about Mormon stuff at the mighty bycommonconsent.com.
Please check out the podcast and let us know what you think.
Also, as always, please tell your friends about us, and don’t forget to thank Skye Pixton for letting us use her wonderful music.
Episode 2: Mitt Romney, Mormonism and Recent Coverage in the New York Times and on Good Morning America [70:35m]:
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Panelists: Julianne Hatton, J. Nelson-Seawright, Ann Porter, John Hamer, and John Dehlin (Moderator)
Topics: An introduction to Mormon Matters, PBS’s “The Mormons”, and an Ensign Article entitled: A Firm Foundation in a Shaky World.
Also, a big thanks to Skye Pixton for providing the music for this episode.
I hope you enjoy!
Episode 1: An Introduction, PBS's "The Mormons", and an Ensign Article [73:21m]:
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