In this Articles of News episode of The Cultural Hall, the hosts dive into a mix of Mormon pop culture, church updates, and weekend sports recaps. From the Affleck family divorce to the unwritten rules of chapel seating, the episode covers the latest happenings in and around The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mormon Pop Culture: The hosts briefly touch on the high-profile divorce of Jen and Zac Affleck.
Sunday Meetings: A discussion on the Gospel Foundations class, the charm of the annual Primary Program, and the experience of having grandsons participate.
Smooch, Marry, Kill (Lamentations Edition): The hosts play a humorous round debating the frustrations of attending church without a spouse or kids, the ethics of hacking the system to get Temple Square Christmas tickets, and the intense territorial claims over soft bench seating in the chapel.
New ASL Leadership: The Church has created a Sunday School presidency for American Sign Language (ASL) members. The hosts note that there are only 20 ASL wards and branches in the United States, and the average deaf member lives 235 miles away from one.
Military Resources: Expanded resources are now available for military members and veterans on the Member Tools app, along with a new military ID tag featuring a Christus image.
Savior of the World: The traditional theatrical production is shifting to a concert-style format at the Tabernacle.
Church Business: Farmland Reserve is leasing 3,700 acres in Texas for a massive 96-megawatt data center and solar plant project.
BYU-Idaho: Updates regarding deferred enrollment policies for students.
College Football: A recap of BYU’s tough loss to Utah, noting that four interceptions and a dozen penalties make it hard to win any game. The hosts also discuss UCF tight end Grayson Bruso, an LDS player on the opposing team who handled fan chants with grace.
Fines and Penalties: A look at recent institutional fines of $100,000, on-field penalties, and the revoking of attendance privileges for unruly fan behavior.
College Basketball: BYU basketball opens the season 2-0 with wins over Ohio State and Omaha.
Pamela J. Atkinson: Remembering the life and legacy of the woman often referred to as “Utah’s Mother Teresa” following her passing.
Saints and Sodas: A new documentary exploring Utah’s “dirty soda” culture (featuring brands like Swig and Sodalicious) is now available to rent for $10 on Amazon Prime.
BYU Research: Highlighting groundbreaking cancer therapy research utilizing microphages being developed at Brigham Young University.
Heritage Trip: Verlin shares highlights from taking his father on a personal heritage trip to Lakeshore, Utah.
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