The Cultural Hall Podcast

The Cultural Hall Podcast episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  796 Michael Huston

  For many of us, faith and hard work are often seen as the keys to overcoming challenges. But what does it look like to stay faithful when “more faith” and “more work” do not make things better? What does one...

  
• 04.15.2024

  795 AoN Dirty Mormons

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• 04.12.2024

  794 AoN Heck Together

  * And It Was Very Good Ep. 333 * Inside Out podcast with Jim Bennett and Ian Wilkes * BYU Sports Nation podcast * Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcast * Escape from Germany TC Christensen Ep. 793 * Join us on Patreon! * David Archuleta’s...

  
• 04.10.2024

  793 Escape from Germany TC Christensen

  “Escape from Germany,” is the true recounting of a miraculous yet unsung WWII event, releasing in theaters April, 2024. Hitler’s army was rapidly closing borders in August of 1939 while eighty-five American missionaries were serving their church inside Germany. As...

  
• 04.09.2024

  792 AoN Nauvoo Kirtland and Jimmer Fredette

    * Check out the Little Lessons Podcast * Check out The Cultural Hall Holy Week episodes * Check out our YouTube channel * Email us at [email protected] * Join us on Patreon! * Influencer and mom of 8 “discontinuing” her marriage * Find the Shaytards on...

  
• 04.08.2024

  791 President Nelson Announces 15 Temples April 2024

  New Temples April 2024 350 Temple OAC (A(nounced/Operation/Construction) Doubled the number of temples in 8 years 177 OAC 8 years ago Big cities that get more than 1-Brisbane, Houston   Uturoa, French Polynesia 2nd in French Polynesia Papeete Tahiti in 83 30,000 Latter-day Saints in nearly 100 congregations in...

  
• 04.01.2024

  790 Scott Christopher – A Marvelous Work

  Scott Christopher is a veteran film, television, stage, and voice actor as well as an author, speaker, corporate trainer and lifelong humorist. Scott is currently the host of the exciting new series, “A Marvelous Work,” on the Scripture Central YouTube...

  
• 03.31.2024

  789 Easter Sunday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Easter Sunday. They revel in the reality of the resurrection, and explore the profound witnesses we have of that blessed event. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books...

  
• 03.30.2024

  788 Holy Saturday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Saturday. They cover the burial of the Savior, and also the things we know He did while His body was in the tomb but His spirit was...

  
• 03.29.2024

  787 Good Friday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Good Friday. They talk about the Savior’s trials, and about His suffering on the cross, and His death. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and books here: Episode 407...

  
• 03.28.2024

  786 Holy (or Maundy) Thursday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy (or Maundy) Thursday. The discuss the powerful events and teachings at the Last Supper, and then explore the profound suffering of Gethsemane. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews...

  
• 03.27.2024

  785 Holy (or Spy) Wednesday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy (or Spy) Wednesday. The talk about how we don’t know very much about what happened on this day, and explore the possibility that the Last Supper may...

  
• 03.26.2024

  784 Holy Tuesday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Tuesday. They talk about finding the fig tree withered, and more of the Savior’s teachings at the temple, including His lament over the temple and how that...

  
• 03.25.2024

  783 Holy Monday Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein

  In this episode Andrew Skinner and Kerry Muhlestein discuss the events of Holy Monday. They talk about the cursing of the fig tree and the Savior’s teachings in the temple, including teachings about hypocrisy. Find Kerry Muhlestein’s other TCH interviews and...

  
• 03.24.2024

  782 Palm Sunday

  In this episode, Kerry Muhlestein and Andrew Skinner discuss what the Holy Week is, and why it is important, and why we should commemorate it. They talk about the traditions of other faiths and how it can and should be...

  
• 03.22.2024

  781 Spring ’24 #GenConf Temple Predictions

  Temple Open House Begins Manti Utah Temple Media day on March 11th Open House through April 5th  (Long lines on the weekends) Because of the Staircases between the ordinance rooms, wheelchairs can’t be accommodated in these rooms.  It appears that the temple in Ephraim will primarily...

  
• 03.20.2024

  780 Sean Donnelly – LDS Church Growth in Africa

  Sean Donnelly is an Area Relations Manager based in SLC. He supports the teams in all aspects of public relations, government relations and communication efforts. He chairs the Africa government relations sub-committee in the USA. He is the managing editor...

  
• 03.18.2024

  779 AoN Rants in my Pants

  * What is dry needling? * Check out the Church History Matters podcast * Refresher on the SEC lawsuit * Nara Pellman Smith, wife of Lucky Blue Smith, addresses religion * Elder and Sister Gong dedicate family graves in Ireland * Watch the Worldwide Relief...

  
• 03.13.2024

  778 Kerry Muhlestein and The Easter Connection

  Kerry Muhlestein returns to The Hall for the third time with his latest book, The Easter Connection: Made Whole with God Through Christ. About the Book: From His agony in Gethsemane to His death on the cross, the Savior’s selfless...

  
• 03.11.2024

  777 Acquired Kirtland Temple Ticker

  Kirtland Temple Purchased Frequencly Asked Questions   Sites were closed on March 5th and will reopen on March 25th to the public without cost. Talks began in June 2021 for the purchase, will remain a historical building Cleveland Ohio Temple announced in April 2022, located...

  
• 03.08.2024

  776 What about the Mormons?

  Howard Parr worked as a photojournalist in the luxury watch industry for nearly a decade. He found a photography project featuring ovarian cancer survivors in partnership with top-Swiss brand Jäeger Le-Coultre. His painting and photography can be found in collections...

  
• 03.05.2024

  775 AoN Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints Acquires Kirtland Temple

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints has acquired the Kirtland Temple, Nauvoo Mansion House, Red brick store  among other numerous artifacts for 192.5 Million Dollars   Our Interview with the Church History Sites Director Kirtland Temple Fan Fiction Episode 667 Cover Picture By...

  
• 03.04.2024

  774 Richard Bernard

  Richard Bernard is an experienced teacher, speaker, and unabashed technology geek. Because of his dyslexia, Richard has struggled his entire life to find how to manage his time and to study and understand the scriptures. He found the answer in...

  
• 03.01.2024

  773 AoN Gen Z Articles of Faith

    * Follow Cory K. Ward for temple/church building news * Check out the Granite Tabernacle in Sugar House, Utah * Join us on Patreon! * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! * Email us at [email protected] * Thousands attend interfaith concert with Tabernacle Choir in...

  
• 02.26.2024

  772 Zachary Wright

  Zachary Wright was born in American Fork, UT. He served his mission speaking Spanish in North Carolina and the Dominican Republic. He currently attends BYU studying psychology, but loves writing, and studying LDS theology and history. His biggest desire is...

  
• 02.24.2024

  771 Is God Disappointed In Me?

  IS GOD DISAPPOINTED IN ME? by Kurt Francom As early as Primary, you may have absorbed this confusing message: “God loves us…but He’s so disappointed in you.” For a religion that preaches hope, the message of “do more” often seems to win...

  
• 02.22.2024

  770 Michael Austin

  Michael Austin is the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Snow College in Ephraim, Utah. He is the author of 8 books, including Rereading Job, Buried Treasures, and, most recently, The Testimony of Two Nations: How the Book...

  
• 02.22.2024

  769 Salt Lake Temple Ticker

  Temple Open House begins Red Cliffs Utah Temple Open to the Media – January 29th  Led by Hugo Martinez and Tamara Runia Interior Photos Released – Saratoga Springs Twin Featuring the endangered plant, Dwarf Bearclaw Poppy Also Indian paintbrushes, cottonwood leaves, pomegranates and succulents Colors: Coral, purple,...

  
• 02.12.2024

  768 Latter-day Saint Perspectives on Atonement

  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other Christians have always shared a fundamental belief in the connection between personal salvation and the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While having faith in and experiencing the atonement...

  
• 02.10.2024

  767 AoN Is Mr. Beast Mormon?

  Articles of News Below, but First: ANNOUNCING THE CULTURAL HALL BOOK CLUB! Our first meeting will be via Zoom in April, specific date TBD. That means you have plenty of time to read the book and get ready! It also means you have...

  
• 02.07.2024

  766 Mark Hugentobler

  After his long and successful career as a coach and a high school administrator, Mark Hugentobler was “sentenced” to prison by his local school board. He became academy principal within the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison, Utah. Arriving at...

  
• 02.06.2024

  765 AoN Report reports or be reported

  * Visit Moody Gardens * Check out Opal Apples * Let us know what you think about Opal Apples! * Come watch Richie in Pirates of the Caribbean! * Peen State/Jerry Sandusky scandal fast facts * Church leader charged for not reporting abuse * Church calls...

  
• 02.01.2024

  764 George Handley

    George Handley is a professor of Interdisciplinary Humanities at Brigham Young University.  His training is in Comparative Literature, focusing on the literatures of the Americas. His publications include two books on inter-american themes: “Postslavery Literatures in the Americas” (Virginia 2000),...

  
• 01.29.2024

  763 Articles of Temple Ticker News

    * Associated Press story about Elder Kearon * Deseret News story about Elder Kearon * Victor Wembanyama’s favorite author is Brandon Sanderson * 5 BYU women’s soccer players selected in NWSL draft * Ken Niumatalolo named head coach at San Jose * What Is “Meet...

  
• 01.25.2024

  762 Darren Parry

  Darren Parry is the Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the American West Heritage Center, the Utah State Museum board, and he serves on the Advisory Board of...

  
• 01.22.2024

  761 AoN Careful What You Email About

    * Top Whatever of 2023 Ep. 755 * Leave us a review! (Do it on Apple here.) * Community of Christ calls first-ever female prophet-president * Utah Area Genesis Group * YM General Presidency launches new social media channels (Thanks, Pres. Freeman!) * New leadership...

  
• 01.18.2024

  760 Hidden in Hollywood – Mike and Grace Winder

  In his new book, Mike seeks out the gospel principles to be found in cinema. There are topics and quotes from sci-fi, romance, thrillers, the classics, action films, westerns, and more. Although a compilation of wonderful quotes is certainly enjoyable...

  
• 01.15.2024

  759 Temple Preview 2024

  Temple Rededication  St George Utah Temple – #1 Presided by President Jeffery Holland on December 10th.  Joined by Son, Matthew Holland, Gerald Causse, Kevin Duncan, and Brian Taylor Presiden Holland was baptized in the temple baptismal font, as well as endowed and sealed to...

  
• 01.13.2024

  758 Joseph Spencer – A Word In Season

  Joseph M. Spencer is a philosopher and an associate professor of ancient scripture at Brigham Young University. He is the author of seven books and dozens of articles and book chapters. He has served as the editor of The Journal...

  
• 01.11.2024

  757 AoN No or Not Now?

  * You too can get your own free Covid tests * Self Reliance classes offered through the Church * Do you have thoughts on Zoom seminary? * Mississippi ward bishop resigns from the pulpit * 2024 mission leadership assignments announced * 40+ people treated for...

  
• 01.09.2024

  756 Emylee McIntyre

  Emylee McIntyre is a mother, member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, podcaster, and life coach. For many years, Emylee has dealt with depression.   Medication and the tools she has learned have helped her find joy and...

  
• 01.07.2024

  755 Top Whatever of 2023

  Richie T talked to fellow hosts as well as several Patreon Saints about the top stories of 2023. (Become a Patreon Saint here.) Robert Mortensen * How to find your 3rd cousin once removed at the grocery store * Nate Eaton Ep. 738,...

  
• 12.30.2023

  754 AoN Utah Is Not As Mormon As It Used to Be

  * Tim Ballard responds to lawsuits, says plaintiff stole data * Utah no longer a majority Mormon state * You can now see images of the original manuscript of the Book of Mormon * The Church owns $2 billion of US farmland * Ruby...

  
• 12.27.2023

  753 Jane Saavedra – Love One Another

  Jane Saavedra lives in Elko, Nevada with her husband and three children.  One of her sons is, in Jane’s words (which is a great term), medically complicated. He was born with Crouzon Syndrome, which is a genetic syndrome where the...

  
• 12.24.2023

  752 Ross Palfreyman – Joy in the Brambles

  Ross Palfreyman is an author, a natural storyteller, and a former attorney who has taken a lifetime of faith and biblical study and turned it toward an important and timely reflection on the role of service and joy in our...

  
• 12.22.2023

  751 AoN Elder Kearon’s Christmas Playlist

  Articles of News 12.6.2023 Russ  Let us know if you want to sponsor previous episodes!  Join us on Patreon!  No-cost Church magazines now available in the Pacific area  Check out the picture of Prosper’s new football stadium  McKinney Texas Temple site announced  BYU football service opportunities...

  
• 12.14.2023

  750 Pastor Jeff – Hello Saints

  Pastor Jeff Jeff McCullough is an Evangelical pastor who has spent the last year learning everything there is to know about Latter-day Saints and the Church. (Sarah Griffin, LDS Living) Pastor Jeff created a YouTube channel to chronicle his journal called Hello...

  
• 12.11.2023

  749 Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins

  McKay Coppins McKay Coppins is a staff writer at The Atlantic where he covers politics, religion, and national affairs. He is the author of The Wilderness: Deep Inside the Republican Party’s Combative, Contentious, Chaotic Quest to Take Back the White House,...

  
• 12.05.2023

  748 Temple Ticker Manti Temple Re-dedication

  Temple Dedication  Okinawa Japan Temple – #186 November 12, 2023 by Gary Stevenson One dedicatory Session in Japanese, one in English Stevenson has lived 9 years in Japan  2 years as missionary (Fukuoka and Okinawa)  3 Years as mission president (Nagoya) 4 years in Asia North Area...

  
• 12.04.2023

  747 Leah Sottile

  Leah Sottile is the author of When the Moon Turns to Blood: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and a Story of Murder, Faith and End Times. As a freelance journalist, her features, profiles, investigations and essays have been published by the Washington...