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Episode #86 – Enemies of Scouting

 

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A local Young Men’s president is released for refusing to run the annual Friends of Scouting drive, citing high salaries to local Boy Scout leaders and a lack of funds actually going to the local unit. Crazy story. Listen in to hear the details.

Our General Conference predictions. We’re mostly sad that with Mormon Times having folded back into Deseret News, we have no stories to report on conference food traditions and recipes for cinnamon rolls. Dangit!

After a long hiatus, we bring back our “Rants!” segment. Al and Geoff both have some bones to pick.

Other: A Mormon president in… Mali?, Iceland Mormon cultural center, and if you are 1) Single and 2) Mormon – 4) Get Help!

  1. The end of scouting
  2. Iceland in the Church
  3. Mormons for Mali
  4. All the single Mormons (All the single Mormons)

Stupid Crutchy

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2 Comments

  1. Lara
    October 4, 2011

    I'm so glad you brought back the rants – it was probably my fave part of this episode :D . I think it is (sadly) the nature of Singles Branches to put a huge emphasis on marriage and dating. Anytime we have a fifth Sunday and we combine for Relief Society and Priesthood, it seems like we end up having a lesson on dating and marriage and relationships, etc.

  2. Brittany
    October 4, 2011

    I'm so glad you talked about those "single life tips." Whadda joke. If you want single life tips… I have a blog that's legit. ;) nudge nudge.

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