Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny look at the Church's involvement in Utah Politics (is that a good thing? is that a bad thing?), some Pot Talk Radio, a DETROIT->FOOTBALL->MORMON connection, and are GenX Mormons the "forgotten Generation"? And let's not forget the wonderful tweets of #HeardAtBYU. All that plus more on the Report!

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* The LDS Church won’t stand in the way of a tougher hate-crimes law in Utah, and it says no groups, including LGBT, should be left off the list (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Analysis: Poll numbers show LDS voters are sold on the alternative medical marijuana bill passed by Utah Lawmakers last year (Utah Policy)

* Why Lions' new OC is built to win: 'This is frickin' Darrell Bevell' (Detroit Free Press)

* Who has a bigger supermajority than even Republicans in Utah’s Legislature? Latter-day Saints. (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Michelle Quist: Religion and politics don’t have to conflict (Salt Lake Tribune)

* MORMON GAY CONVERSION THERAPIST NOW ‘CHOOSING TO PURSUE LIFE’ AS HOMOSEXUAL (Newsweek)

* GenX Mormons: The forgotten generation (Religion News Service)

* St. George Utah Temple Closing (Mormon Newsroom)

* Criminal investigation launched into St. George LDS Church building fire (KUTV)

* BEST OF @HEARDATBYU

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny discuss the 40 year anniversary of ERA proponent Sonia Johnson's excommunication, a Proclamation on the Family look-alike in Herriman, Utah, coverage of the new Rome Italy Temple, what it's like to be Mormon and famous, and finally discuss the Elder & Sister Renlund devotional last Sunday about doubt. All that plus much more on the Report!

LINKS

* 2019 Mission Leadership Assignments (Church News)

* Calling as mission president prompts search for new CEO of Larry H. Miller Group (Deseret News)

* 40 years after her Mormon excommunication, ERA firebrand Sonia Johnson salutes today’s ‘wonderful' women, says men ‘bore’ her (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Anti-Mormon Mockery of Family Proclamation Begins to Circulate (Christopher D. Cunningham, Patheos.com)

* Image of the "Proclamation"

* Watch: President Russell M. Nelson comforts Latter-day Saints affected by devastating Paradise fire (Deseret News)

* Move over, Vatican -- there's a new church in town! (CNN)

* Judge rejects demand for speedy deposition of LDS Church president (Fox13)

* Legendary reporter Bob Woodward and LDS apostle D. Todd Christofferson discuss lessons of Watergate (Salt Lake Tribune)

* A Provo musician was ‘a public face’ for Latter-day Saints. On her new album, she sings about leaving the faith. (Salt Lake Tribune)

* How Mormons handle doubt: Blame the victim (Religion News Service)

* Elder and Sister Renlund: "Doubt Not, But Be Believing"

* Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf: "Can You Hear the Music"

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny debrief on their first week of 2 hour church, look at the consolidation of missions (including one near-and-dear to Brandt), and examine the 116th Congress (and the Mormons within). Finally, they break down the changes that happened within Latter-day Saint temples, the timeline, how to discuss these things, the implications for gender equality, and where do we go from here. All that plus more on the Report!

LINKS

* Church Announces New Missions, Boundary Realignments (Mormon Newsroom)

* New Congress showcases religious diversity but is still mostly Christian, study shows (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Facebook Watch Searches For ‘Mormon Love’ In Leopard USA Doc Series (Deadline)

* Historian/author to give lecture about LDS finances (Standard-Examiner)

* First Presidency Statement on Temples (Mormon Newsroom)

* LDS Church changes temple ceremony; faithful feminists will see revisions and additions as a ‘leap forward’ (Salt Lake Tribune)

* Major changes to Mormon temple ceremony, especially for women (Jana Riess, RNS)

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Our Patreon listeners got this on CHRISTMAS EVE, to help out with their last-minute Christmas gifts to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If you done goofed this year and need some help next year for that very special Mormon in your life, join Brandt, Rachel and Colin as they discuss the best last-minute Mormon Christmas Gifts

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Jenny Noonan Dye joined the show in April. She has had some strong thoughts these past 8 months opining on Mormon topics. What makes Jenny tick? Who is Jenny Noonan Dye? Join us and find out... THE MORMON NEWS REPORT ON PATREON

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Today on a special edition of the Mormon News Report podcast, Brandt and Jenny talk with Eric D. Huntsman about his new book "Becoming the Beloved Disciple: Coming Unto Christ through the Gospel of John," his BYU Devotional from August of 2018, and so much more!

Becoming the Beloved Disciple: Coming Unto Christ through the Gospel of John (Deseret Book) (Amazon)

Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggles as Well as Faith by Eric D. Huntsman (BYU Devotional, August 8, 2018)

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny review their TOP 10 Mormon News Stories of 2018! Join us for a look back at some of the most influential (and infamous) stories of the past year!

JENNY'S TOP 10: 

10. McKenna Denson

9. Youth changes

8. Protect the Children

7. Ministering

6. Scouts

5. Elder Uchtdorf

4. Mormon

3. Be One (+ Jane & Emma) (+ music)

2. 2-hr. church

Top Story of 2018: President Monson passing away

BRANDT'S TOP 10:

10. New apostles called in April, 2018

9. Youth changes (including the Church leaving BSA and age changes)

8. The Mormon Newsroom hoax apology by Streeter

7. Protect LDS Children

6. Prop 2

5. McKenna Denson/Mormon #MeToo movement

4. The announcement of 2-hour church

3. Mormon

2. Death of President Monson

Top Story of 2018: The Presidency of Hustle M. Nelson

Jenny’s MVPs

- Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG)

- Huntsman Devotional at BYU (see below)

Hard Sayings and Safe Spaces: Making Room for Struggle as Well as Faith

BYU Devotional, 7 August, 2018 Eric D. Huntsman, Professor of Ancient Near Eastern Studies

Brandt’s MVPs

- Patreon members

- Jenny joining the Mormon News Report podcast

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Today on the show, Brandt and Jenny discuss some craziness at a chapel in Brazil, Deadpool has a Mormon connection, BIG NEWS for all you Mormon Studies nerds at Utah State University, more POT TALK RADIO on the Utah Medical Cannabis Act (and Prop 2), and finally - pageants are dead. Kind of. We'll see. All that plus more on the Report!

LINKS

* 'Everyone will die': Blood-soaked man is arrested for stabbing four during Sunday service at LDS church in Brazil (Daily Mail UK)

* Former LDS bishop Bill Reel excommunicated over podcast (The Spectrum of St. George)

* New ‘Deadpool’ poster resembles painting of Christ used widely by LDS church (KUTV)

* Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dies after illness (ABC4)

* What Utah's historically low fertility means for the state (Deseret News)

* Leading Mormon Studies scholar Patrick Mason named as USU's Arrington Chair (Utah State University)

* BYU student falls from 4th floor of atrium, police say (KSL)

* Medical marijuana compromise easily passes and is signed into law by governor (KUTV)

* Updated Statement on Local Celebrations, Including Pageants (Mormon Newsroom)

 

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In a special edition of the Mormon News Report, Brandt and Jenny join the fraternity? sorority? quorum? Whatever. Either way - join your friendly neighborhood Mormon podcasters as we recount our thoughts and feelings on Christmas and Lighting the World.

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* Light the World

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The show is back! Jenny and Brandt get together like it's old times, discussing the Church's Light the World campaign for 2018, sad news from the Mormon feminist community, Mark Hofmann 2.0?, and more stats and facts on Mormons. All that plus more on the Report!

LINKS

* Service Emphasized in 2018 ‘Light the World’ Initiative (Mormon Newsroom)

* Commentary: Chenoweth should bow out of Tabernacle Choir concert (SLTrib)

* Former Exponent II treasurer admits to stealing more than $100K from Mormon feminist magazine (SL Tribune)

* First Presidency Honors the Life of US President George H. W. Bush (Mormon Newsroom)

* LDS women’s group criticizes use of tear gas on migrant children at the border (Fox13)

* Court documents: Latter-day Saint antiques dealer sold fake items, stole rare photos (Deseret News)

* Younger Mormons far more likely to be troubled by women’s roles in the LDS Church, study shows (Religion News Service)

* High-profile excommunications may harm Mormon retention rates in the long run (Religion News Service)

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