"EP 120 - MormonNewsRoundup: Temple Controversies, David Archuleta's Journey, & Missionary Deaths"

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Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob. My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.

**Episode Highlights:**

- **Temples:** Explore the latest controversies surrounding the Fairview Temple and more.

- **David Archuleta:** Dive into David Archuleta's decision to leave the Mormon church and his journey towards living a meaningful life.

- **Missionary Deaths:** A deep dive into the sobering topic of missionary fatalities and the church's response.

- **President Nelson's Birthday:** What’s the plan for President Nelson’s 100th birthday celebration?

- **Poll of the Week:** "Just Ask One Person" Challenge – a satirical look at reaching out.

- **MNRU Joke of the Week:** Lighten up with our hilarious jokes!

**Articles and Footage:**

- Pocatello, Idaho Temple Cleansed: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/MmNDe91fX2)

- Footage from Teton Dam Break: [Twitter](https://x.com/brothermike17/status/1797110203936305547?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) | [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/upDTDKN2nx)

- Fairview Temple Controversy: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/pmtEJWlbak) | [YouTube](https://youtu.be/kmrMMoDpNkE?si=NhlQiqWLC-SyS3ZZ)

- More on McKinney Temple: [Twitter](https://x.com/shaunmcknight/status/1797429710286176386?s=42&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg)

- David Archuleta Interview: [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/david-archuleta-leaving-mormon-church-coming-living-meaningful-life-rcna154751)

- Chad Daybell Death Penalty: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N2JvXU6HT_E)

- LDS Church’s Utah Expansion: [Twitter](https://x.com/sltrib/status/1797712381725835552?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg)

- Missionary Deaths: [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRKXP1vh/)

- President Nelson’s Birthday: [Church News](https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/06/01/president-russell-nelson-100th-birthday-invitation) | [Twitter](https://x.com/deseret/status/1797795408523223302?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/shorts/8i9tiRmZdao?si=rstJXxn0293lOl7D)

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