Technical difficulties couldn’t keep this episode down! Richie, Kurt Francom (from Leading Saints), and Verlin the News Wizard are back in the Cultural Hall to hash out the latest happenings inside and outside the Church.
From the quirky traditions of LDS wedding receptions to billion-dollar real estate holdings, the guys cover a ton of ground this week with their usual mix of humor, honesty, and insight.
What We’re Talking About This Week:
Stake Conference Survival: Kurt breaks down his recent “Zion Lab” deep dive into Saturday evening stake conference sessions and how to actually make them engaging.
Mormon Wedding Culture: Richie shares his latest weekend gig stories. We’re talking soda bars, insulin shots in the parking lot, and the inexplicable LDS tradition of guys tying their neckties around their heads on the dance floor.
Chapel Redesigns: Is the sacrament table moving to the center of the chapel? Plus, a frank discussion on why you won’t find paintings of Jesus inside the actual chapel walls.
Salt Lake Temple Volunteers: Want to help out with the Salt Lake Temple grand reopening? The guys talk about the new week-long service shifts available for the big event.
Security at Church: A sobering look at safety protocols and concealed carry in meetinghouses following the tragic shooting outside a funeral in Kearns, Utah.
Apostles on the Ground: Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Andersen travel to Washington state to minister to communities devastated by recent wildfires.
The Church’s Real Estate Empire: Breaking down the recent Bloomberg report on the Church’s massive $20 billion real estate footprint, including planned communities in Florida, Texas, and Colorado.
The 25-Minute Training: Initial thoughts on the new, highly condensed Sunday School teacher training videos and why they are causing a bit of a stir.
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