Mormon Myths Ep 158 The Cultural Hall
Top 10 Web searches on Famous Mormons? Biggest Mormon Myths? Get ready for an episode that you and your ward can dwell on for hours.
Richie TFebruary 2, 2015
Book Review: The Bishop’s Wife by Mette Ivie Harrison
It’s been more than 10 years since I’ve read Mormon fiction and for good reason. Every Mormon fiction book that I have encountered the characters were boring and not compelling, the themes would be just warm fuzzy platitudes, and the…
Richie TJanuary 23, 2015
I was tired of being a “Fat Kid”
From the time I was born I LOVED to eat. My Dad tells methat the moment they took me to the nursery at the hospital I screamed until they gave me a bottle of formula, which I proceeded to guzzle…
Richie TJanuary 22, 2015
Rebekah Mckinney Ep 157 The Cultural Hall
Rebekah McKinney began her career as a pattern maker where she excelled in creating unique, classic designs for the modern career woman. For the last few years, Rebekah has refined her designs, offering superior quality and highly flattering fits that…
Richie TJanuary 21, 2015
“I Believe…” How The Book of Mormon (the musical) increased my faith in the Mormon church
Hello, Brothers and Sisters. Today I have been asked to talk about...just kidding. When you think about big Broadway musicals and the people you associate with them, most people would not immediately think, “Oh, I bet that would be the…
Richie TJanuary 21, 2015
In Defense of John Dehlin…
I've read recently many responses to the recent news of John Dehlin, popular Mormon podcaster, facing church discipline and likely excommunication. Attitudes are predictably drawn for the most part, with the typical saint feeling he disrupts faith and ought to…
Richie TJanuary 19, 2015
An Overwhelming Response: What “Coming Out” Has Taught Me
Wow. I hardly know what to say. I am astounded by the response my seemingly insignificant piece has generated. I would be lying if I didn't say that part of me seriously questions whether I made the right…
Richie TJanuary 17, 2015
Let’s try and build each other up some
Jesus said that “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." We members need to remember that. That’s not to mean we can’t disagree on a given topic.…
Richie TJanuary 16, 2015
Why I Left the Cultural Hall
"Brothers and Sisters…" *In my mind I see them adjusting the podium to my height* When Brother Steadman asked me to speak on Why I left the Cultural Hall, I was nervous. You all know me, I am…
Richie TJanuary 15, 2015
So…I’m a host?
Well, it happened. I got the call from Richie inviting me to be a host for the Cultural Hall. Can you believe that? I’m not sure I believe it myself. I’d made some off-handed comment to him months ago about…
Richie TJanuary 13, 2015