Archive for October, 2005

Mormon Stories # 008: Inside the Mind of a Mormon Apologist Pt. 2

October 25, 2005
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In part 2 of this 3 part series, we interview John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses the top issues bubbling up to FAIR these days, the realities of LDS leadership, the distinction between "good" and...
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Mormon Stories # 007: Inside the Mind of a Mormon Apologist Pt. 1

October 22, 2005
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In part 1 of a 3 part series, we interview John Lynch, Chairman of the Foundation for Apologetic Information and Research (FAIR), a volunteer group dedicated to Mormon Apologetics. In this episode, John Lynch discusses his conversion to the church, his journey into apologetics, and some of the basics about FAIR. To listen, click...
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Posted in Blacks & the Priesthood, Book of Abraham Translation, Book of Mormon Translation, LDS, Masonic Lodge, Mormon, Mormon Culture, Mormon Doctrine, Mormon History, Mormon Stories, Podcast, Polygamy | 38 Comments »

ldsblogs.org Now Aggregating Podcasts!!!

October 20, 2005
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ldsblogs.org is now aggregating podcasts!!! How cool is that!!!! Check it out at the bottom of the page, right-hand column. Nice work Jonathan!!!
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More from Elise Soukup on Her Recent Newsweek Article: The Mormon Odyssey

October 19, 2005
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Elise Soukup discusses her recent Newsweek article on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints–taking questions from her readership. Check it out here.
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Mormon Stories # 006: A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Mormon Cybergalaxy

October 19, 2005
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Due to overwhelming requests, I’ve made this into a podcast.
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My Sunstone Presentation on the Bloggernacle

October 17, 2005
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Thanks again to all of you who provided me thoughts and feedback on my Sunstone bloggernacle presentation.  For those who asked….here are 2 links: Link to the PPT Link to the audio recording of the presentation
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An Open Invitation to Members of the Bloggernacle for Feedback (Prior to my Sunstone Presentation on Saturday in Seattle)

October 12, 2005
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Some of you may now that I’m presenting on Saturday at the Seattle Sunstone Symposium on the topic of LDS Blogs and Podcasts.  Truth be told, I have little business doing so, since I’m a relative newcomer to this space.  Johnathan Stapley has been advising me a bit, but I have a ton of...
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Online Academic Survey on Polygamy

October 11, 2005
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Below is a request from a listener.  Please consider filling out the survey.
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An amazingly candid Newsweek article on the LDS church. Shocking?

October 10, 2005
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 Wow….check out this link to an amazingly candid Newsweek article on the LDS church. I don’t believe I’ve ever read a mainstream magazine article on the LDS Church that has so much tough, yet factual detail.  For the average member of the church, this might be a bit shocking.
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New SunstoneClassic Podcast–Jan Shipps and “No Mormon Church? What’s going on here?”

October 9, 2005
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A new SunstoneClassic podcast is out (produced by yours truly). It features a presentation given by Jan Shipps, from the 2001 Washington D.C. Sunstone Symposium.
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Been traveling (Vienna, NY)…..

October 8, 2005
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If anyone is noticing, I’ve been traveling over the past 3 weeks (Vienna, NY)…..so I haven’t been able to post much, but we have some great stuff lined up over the next 2 weeks, so stay tuned!!!! John 
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Check the latest Sunstone podcasts–Mormon Assimilation and Mormonism and Science

October 1, 2005
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As chief podcast guy for Sunstone, I’m proud to announce Sunstone’s latest 2 podcasts: SunstonePodcast #002: The Mormon Struggle with Assimilation, An Interview with Armand Mauss SunstoneClassic Podcast #002: “Mormonism and Science: Issues for the Coming Century” (w/ Duane Jeffery)
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