MNR 161: Mormons in the Time of Covid

Another solo show this week, with a lot of very minor news stories. Plus some thoughts on Salt Lake City's declining Mormon population, and why it's not that big of a deal.

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Elder Gerrit W. Gong gives LDS young adults three goals for 2021 (Daily Herald)

Church Office Building Plaza Renovation Is Underway (Church Newsroom)

Name change protest draws large crowd to Utah university (San Francisco Chronicle)

Mormon bishop, 42, is charged with sending sexually explicit messages to a child after he was allegedly caught 'lying about his age on Pinterest' (Daily Mail)

Church plans first-ever virtual ‘Friend to Friend’ event for children worldwide (Deseret News)

Provo's Friends of the Coalition to receive portion of LDS Church $3.3 million donation to homeless (Daily Herald)

Former BYU and NFL player has a change of plans, will be a mission president (Deseret News)

New Joseph Smith Papers podcast promises ‘important details’ of the priesthood restoration (Deseret News)

Latter-day Saints are overrepresented in Utah’s Legislature, holding 9 of every 10 seats (Salt Lake Tribune)

Salt Lake County keeps losing Latter-day Saints, and there are multiple theories as to why (Salt lake Tribune)

Arizona man says LDS Church threatened expulsion for abuse report (Salt Lake Tribune)

Joseph Smith Memorial Building now has a mini-temple of sorts so top LDS leaders can meet while iconic temple is closed (Salt Lake Tribune)

President Nelson will reach a new milestone in church history (Deseret News)

Church Leaders Condemn Violence and Lawless Behavior During Times of Unrest (Church Newsroom)

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