LDS Church stats for 2006 are out, and the story to me is: growth is strong. 44 new stakes 3 new missions 388 new wards and branches 307,737 more members An increase in 29,737 more convert baptisms than in the previous year 1,104 more missionaries than we had last year 5.1 baptisms per full...
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For the last year or so, I’ve had 3 primary goals for all I do with Mormon Stories Podcast: –More Knowledge within Mormonism –More Understanding/Empathy/Compassion within Mormonism –Less Pain within Mormonism When I conduct an interview, it is always with these 3 goals in mind. Recently I’ve had to discuss and justify (in a...
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I have so many reasons to count my blessings this week…so bear with me as I mention a few…. The very generous and supportive letters I received last week (both as comments to the post, and in private) in response to my call for help were more than I coud have ever hoped for....
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2007-03-16 — JewishJournal.Com: Arts in L.A. Whether it’s business or religion, the ‘Fat Pig’ playwright tells it like it is By Naomi Pfefferman, Arts & Entertainment Editor Neil LaBute. Photo by Lisa Carpenter During one of many cringe-worthy moments in Neil LaBute’s play, “Fat Pig,” a cad chastises a co-worker for dating a plus-sized...
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I’m sure others have blogged about this, but I just discovered (via buddy Eric). A good, classic Mormon Story. Why I Believe: Harry Reid by Harry Reid March 15, 2002 Printed from Mormon Life (http://deseretbook.com/mormon-life) For me, the title of this…would better be Why I’m Glad I Believed. I was born and raised in...
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(From my good buddy Eric) Deseret News: OREM — Columbia University professor Claudia Bushman will speak Thursday at Utah Valley State College on the topic “Should LDS Women Speak Out? Thoughts on Our Place.” Bushman’s lecture is at 7 p.m. in room 101 of the Liberal Arts Building. The lecture is free and open...
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Mormon Stories Listeners, A small situation has arisen and I’d love to gather a few letters from folks who feel like Mormon Stories has helped them find a way to remain active in the church when they otherwise might not have. If you are able to help, please either email me at mormonstories@gmail.com or...
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14TH Annual Rocky Mountain Retreat June 1-3, 2007 Snow Mountain Ranch, Winter Park, Colorado
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I just want to thank our listeners for their support. It really means a lot. More (pink) Mormon Stories goodness very soon!!!!
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Wow. We’ve officially arrived. In the Wikipedia entry on Grant Palmer, our podcast interview w/ Mr. Palmer (and Mr. Bushman) is mentioned. They also compare Grant Palmer to Galileo. Those of you with WAY too much time on your hands, or who want to Snark me, can even now begin writing a blurb on...
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(Props to Tom Grover for the Head’s up) MTV is running a series called “Engaged and Underage” on underage marriages in the U.S. One of the couples they are spotlighting is a Mormon couple — she was raised in the church, he converted. Within this episode, they explore how hard it is for non-LDS...
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NY Times: LAS VEGAS, March 4 — (Again from Paula) When the cheering section for Joe Darger is at full strength, it includes his father, his mother, his 18 siblings and his father’s other wife. They wear red T-shirts, blow on red noisemakers and wave red pompoms. They appear no different from any other...
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Check this out. It would be fun to think about what types of things we could do within Mormonism and the Bloggernacle like Radio Open Source. Brainstorming? Thoughts? Volunteers?
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Hey! A few John Dehlin-affiliated sites were nominated in the Niblet Awards. The nominations were for: Mormon Stories: Best Podcast The Cultural Hall: Best New Blog John Dehlin: Unsung hero If you are so inclined, check it out!
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