Richie T, Author at The Cultural Hall Podcast

Just Got Back from Pajama Church and Boy are my arms Tired AoN 1075

↑ Back to top 1. HEART OF THE MATTER 1A. General Conference October 2026 — The Big Picture The 196th Semiannual General Conference ran Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4, with four sessions at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.…

Richie TOctober 7, 2026

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Countdown to Pajama Church AoN 1074

Molly is back from the frozen glaciers of Iceland and ready to dish out some wild stories in this week's Articles of News. From dealing with the messy realities of passing away without a transparent will to recounting an unforgettable,…

Richie TOctober 1, 2026

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After Happiness: Living with Faith in a Time of Crisis – Natalie Brown – 1073

In this episode of The Cultural Hall, Natalie Brown joins us to dismantle the traditional checklist for the "perfect" life. Natalie shares her personal journey of chasing down a tenure-track academic career in English, only to watch the job market…

Richie TSeptember 28, 2026

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Pharaoh vs San Diego Temple District – Temple Ticker – 1072

Temple Open Houses Begin Managua Nicaragua Temple Media Day on September 7th Interior Photos Released Plumeria rubra flower and hand woven rugs Montpelier Idaho Temple Media day on September 8th Interior Photos Released Chicory Flower and colors of Bear Lake…

Richie TSeptember 26, 2026

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Happy Angel Moroni Day! AoN 1071

Richie T and the News Wizard, Verlin, are back to break down the latest news in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While Verlan is holding things down in Arizona, Molly is off enjoying the waters…

Richie TSeptember 24, 2026

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Using Friction to Grow – Robin Ritch – 1070

Robin Ritch, a tech executive who formerly ran the Deseret News, Church News, and Utah Business, brings a refreshingly nuanced perspective to navigating faith, culture, and personal growth. Growing up in a mixed-faith Catholic and LDS home in the Pacific…

Richie TSeptember 23, 2026

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Brother Joseph Again – 1069

Remember the daguerreotype that broke the Mormon internet back in July 2022? The one that had everyone in the comment sections intensely debating whether it was actually Joseph Smith? We are getting as nerdy as humanly possible about it today.…

Richie TSeptember 21, 2026

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Live Longer Live Stronger – 1068

Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Cultural Hall! I’m really excited about this one because we are finally solving a mystery. A couple of months ago, I told you all a story about DJing a wedding at…

Richie TSeptember 15, 2026

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Controversies Abound – Temple Ticker – 1067

Temple Dedications Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple - #220 Dedication on August 16th, presided by Dallin Oaks Elder Oaks visited in 1998, 2005, and 2007 Interview: Choose Brazil over 6-8 other temples. Brazil recently became the country with the second…

Richie TSeptember 12, 2026

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The Resurrection of the Bell – AoN – 1066

It’s a full house in the Cultural Hall! This week, we are joined by an all-star lineup of the "News Wizard’s" family and favorites: Nate, Robin, Sydney, and Caitlyn. We kick things off by airing out our most embarrassing church…

Richie TSeptember 8, 2026

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