This Week in Mormons http://thisweekinmormons.com Podcasts, humor, and commentary for Mormons, friends of Mormons, or frenemies of Mormons Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Episode #172 – Infamous, As in, “More than Famous” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:49 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4652 Sister Frances Monson passes away. God be with you.... More cannery drama ... President Uchtdorf is "infamous"? ... How do we teach modesty to children?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-172-infamous-as-in-more-famous-rip-frances-monson/feed/ 1 Lesson 19: The Plan of Salvation – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-19-the-plan-of-salvation-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-19-the-plan-of-salvation-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:44 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4647 What do the scriptures teach us about the Plan of Salvation? How is the Plan of Salvation organized? Premortal, mortal, and post-mortal life are discussed. Patricia Auxier joins us.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-19-the-plan-of-salvation-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #171 – Mormon Prom to the Max http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 02:57:30 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4632 Geoff goes to Mormon Prom and loves it ... Do we have problems with female garments? ... Protestants admit they can learn from Mormons ... Dead missionaries

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-171-mormon-prom-to-the-max/feed/ 2 Lesson 18: “Establish … a House of God” – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-18-establish-a-house-of-god-temple-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-18-establish-a-house-of-god-temple-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:52:57 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4624 D&C 95; 109; 110 – Why are temples important? What lessons were learned in the construction of the Kirtland Temple? What sacrifices does the Lord require?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-18-establish-a-house-of-god-temple-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #170 – Chewed Gum, Forgotten Virtue http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 22:56:27 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4611 Do we need to change the way we discuss virtue with Young Women? Do Young Single Adults take being "childlike" way too far? Will the Church stop canning?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-170-chewed-gum-forgotten-virtue/feed/ 6 Lesson 17: The Law of Tithing and the Law of the Fast – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-17-the-law-of-tithing-and-the-law-of-the-fast-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-17-the-law-of-tithing-and-the-law-of-the-fast-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:28 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4598 Why do we pay tithing? What promises has the Lord made to those who pay tithing? How do we benefit from fasting and how can we help the poor?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-17-the-law-of-tithing-and-the-law-of-the-fast-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 Lesson 16: “Thou Shalt … Offer Up Thy Sacraments upon My Holy Day” – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-16-thou-shalt-offer-up-thy-sacraments-upon-my-holy-day-the-sabbath-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-16-thou-shalt-offer-up-thy-sacraments-upon-my-holy-day-the-sabbath-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 21:22:26 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4588 D&C 59 – How did the Lord establish the Sabbath? What is its history? How do we keep the Sabbath holy? The Lord will bless us for honoring the Sabbath. Bill Doolittle joins us.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/lesson-16-thou-shalt-offer-up-thy-sacraments-upon-my-holy-day-the-sabbath-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #169 – Soul Kissing http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 12:41:31 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4578 Please SHARE TWiM with your friends! The MTC weighs expansion options. Should we even follow a movie ratings systems? The Church endorses BSA proposals.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/05/episode-169-soul-kissing/feed/ 1 Lesson 15: “Seek Ye Earnestly the Best Gifts” – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-15-seek-ye-earnestly-the-best-gifts-of-the-spirit-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-15-seek-ye-earnestly-the-best-gifts-of-the-spirit-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:20:12 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4571 D&C 46 – What are the gifts of the spirit? What purposes do they serve? How can we seek spiritual gifts? How can we cultivate the gifts of the spirit? Patricia Auxier joins us.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-15-seek-ye-earnestly-the-best-gifts-of-the-spirit-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #168 – Build Your Legos to God 2 http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:41:21 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4556 The Mormon Samurai Bishop! We have the exclusive! Geoff decides to HELP a Mormon prom. A family builds Lego temples, and Al rents an apartment. Tune in!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-168-build-your-legos-to-god-2/feed/ 0 Episode #167 – Cesar? Seize Her! http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:55:12 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4541 The FCC ponders lifting its ban on nudity and profanity. What can you do? Mormon missionaries get looser email rules. Provo gets Google Fiber. ¡Y más!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-167-cesar-seize-her/feed/ 0 Lesson 14: “The Law of Consecration” – Doctrine & Covenants and Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-14-the-law-of-consecration-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-14-the-law-of-consecration-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:20:03 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4534 What is the Law of Consecration? Is it temporal or spiritual? How can we consecrate ourselves to the Lord? Does the Law of Consecration apply today?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/lesson-14-the-law-of-consecration-doctrine-covenants-and-church-history/feed/ 0 183rd Annual General Conference Tag Clouds http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/183rd-annual-general-conference-tag-clouds/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/183rd-annual-general-conference-tag-clouds/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:39:27 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4512 We visualized the words of Conference by creating General Conference tag clouds. Check them out and see what words and phrases were the most common.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/183rd-annual-general-conference-tag-clouds/feed/ 0 Episode #166 – Catch the Wave (General Conference) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-166-catch-the-wave-general-conference/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-166-catch-the-wave-general-conference/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:54:06 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4498 General Conference has come and gone, and we are here to cover all of it. Please join us as we go through the talks, discussing what we enjoyed.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/183rd-annual-general-conference-tie-tracker/feed/ 8 Episode #165 – Granola, Exposed http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:05:50 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4447 "Mormon atheism" - an interesting new trends; also, our General Conference predictions, Provo-Orem is the most religious place in America; and fake weapons!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/04/episode-165-granola-exposed-general-conference-predictions/feed/ 6 “Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/not-my-will-but-thine-be-done-easter-message/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/not-my-will-but-thine-be-done-easter-message/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:22:23 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4430 As we commemorate our risen Lord this Easter, let us reflect on how we, through perfection in Christ, can align our will with that of the Father.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/not-my-will-but-thine-be-done-easter-message/feed/ 0 Lesson 13: “This Generation Shall Have My Word through You” – Doctrine & Covenants and Mormon Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-13-this-generation-shall-have-my-word-through-you-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history-joseph-smith/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-13-this-generation-shall-have-my-word-through-you-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history-joseph-smith/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:58:52 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4424 Why was Joseph Smith so vital in the Restoration? What plain and precious truths and ordinances have been restored? Do Mormons worship Joseph Smith?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-13-this-generation-shall-have-my-word-through-you-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history-joseph-smith/feed/ 0 Episode #164 – Celestial Gay Marriage http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:04:36 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4406 Gay marriage is everywhere! Your thoughts? Why has public opinion swung so drastically in favor of gay marriage? Bombs in St. George. Don't date Preston!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-164-celestial-gay-marriage/feed/ 2 Lesson 12: “The Gathering of My People” – Doctrine & Covenants and Mormon Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-12-the-gathering-of-my-people-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-12-the-gathering-of-my-people-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:38:40 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4398 How does the Lord gather us, spiritually and physically? Where do we gather today? Why do we build the Church in our own land instead of Utah?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-12-the-gathering-of-my-people-doctrine-covenants-and-mormon-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #163 – Estrogenics (Cake for Everyone) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:34:11 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4379 Should we ordain women to the priesthood? Women will finally pray in General Conference! Tithing will not allow you to avoid back taxes. And more! Tune in!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-163-estrogenics-women-praying-general-conference-ordain-women/feed/ 12 Lesson 11: “The Field Is White Already to Harvest” – Mormon Church History and Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-11-the-field-is-white-already-to-harvest-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants-missionary-work/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-11-the-field-is-white-already-to-harvest-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants-missionary-work/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:01:11 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4362 We break down the Lord’s promises regarding missionary work. How can we strengthen our resolve to be member missionaries? How can missionary work be more effective? The Doctrine and Covenants teaches us a ton here.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-11-the-field-is-white-already-to-harvest-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants-missionary-work/feed/ 0 Episode #162 – Big Thunder Is Shut Down http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:53:35 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4266 Pope Francis I joins us on the show to take your calls and answer emails. Craigslist shows gay trysts at BYU. Uchtdorf backs Obama's immigration plan.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-162-big-thunder-is-shut-down-pope/feed/ 2 Lesson 10 – “This Is My Voice unto All” – Mormon Church History and Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-10-this-is-my-voice-unto-all-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-10-this-is-my-voice-unto-all-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:30:48 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4260 D&C 25 – How do the Lord’s words to Emma Smith relate to us? How should husbands and wives treat each other? How do we avoid pride and pursue meekness? How do we find joy, even in suffering?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-10-this-is-my-voice-unto-all-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/feed/ 0 Episode #161 – Revised Scriptures. Tales from Funen. Viva Chavez. http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:04:04 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4246 Will American missionaries now be sent to Venezuela? The scriptures are changed for the first time since 1981. Is openly breastfeeding in church OK?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/episode-161-revised-mormon-scriptures/feed/ 2 Lesson 09 – “The Only True and Living Church”” – Mormon Church History and Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-09-the-only-true-and-living-church-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-09-the-only-true-and-living-church-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/#comments Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:15:03 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4242 How was the Church organized in 1830? What transpired there? Why do some call it the “Mormon Church”? Why are you grateful for the Church? How does it help?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/03/lesson-09-the-only-true-and-living-church-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/feed/ 0 Episode #160 – Wiggle Ears and Walk Out http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 02:14:03 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4231 A state president gets a little too political from the pulpit. Have Mormon politics crossed the line? Jon Huntsman opts for same-sex marriage. We YouTube!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-160-wiggle-ears-and-walk-out-mormon-politics/feed/ 0 Lesson 08 – “The Restoration of the Priesthood” – Mormon Church History and Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-08-the-restoration-of-the-priesthood-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-08-the-restoration-of-the-priesthood-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:02:24 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4223 D&C 13, 20, 27, 84, 107 – How was the priesthood restored? What are the differences between the two priesthoods? How did Joseph and Oliver receive the priesthood? How can the priesthood benefit us today?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-08-the-restoration-of-the-priesthood-mormon-church-history-and-doctrine-covenants/feed/ 0 Episode #159 – Live from Zarahemla http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:01:19 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4201 We live stream our first show on YouTube. A cool BYU kid comes out to all his friends; a missionary is sent home on rape charges; & a guide for mid-singles!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-159-live-from-zarahemla-youtube-mormon/feed/ 0 Lesson 07 – “The First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel” – Doctrine & Covenants/Mormon Church History http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-07-the-first-principles-and-ordinances-of-the-gospel-doctrine-covenants-mormon-church-history-patricia-auxier/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-07-the-first-principles-and-ordinances-of-the-gospel-doctrine-covenants-mormon-church-history-patricia-auxier/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:34:23 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4179 What is a principle and what is an ordinance? Why must we have faith? Why are repentance and baptism essential? What is the Gift of the Holy Ghost?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/sunday-school-bonanza-lesson-07-the-first-principles-and-ordinances-of-the-gospel-doctrine-covenants-mormon-church-history-patricia-auxier/feed/ 0 Episode #158 – The Dying Is All Part of It http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/#comments Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:02:27 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4160 The Pope resigns. Could a resignation ever happen in the LDS Church or do we have succession all figured out? Why do the apostles serve life terms?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-158-the-dying-is-all-part-of-it-succession/feed/ 2 Lesson 06 — “I Will Tell You in Your Mind and in Your Heart, by the Holy Ghost” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-06-i-will-tell-you-in-your-mind-and-in-your-heart-by-the-holy-ghost-doctrine-and-covenants-church-history/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-06-i-will-tell-you-in-your-mind-and-in-your-heart-by-the-holy-ghost-doctrine-and-covenants-church-history/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 13:49:57 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4152 How does the Holy Ghost communicate with us? How does it reveal truth? How we discern revelation from God? How does the D&C improve our understanding of the Holy Ghost?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-06-i-will-tell-you-in-your-mind-and-in-your-heart-by-the-holy-ghost-doctrine-and-covenants-church-history/feed/ 0 Episode #157 – The Letter “F” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:38:17 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4135 Are there Mormon sex taboos? Mormon sex dos and don'ts? Mexico gets a new MTC. Alabama gets its first black stake president. 5 years of Thomas S. Monson!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/episode-157-the-letter-f-mormon-sex/feed/ 0 Lesson 05 – “This Is the Spirit of Revelation” – Church History/Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-05-this-is-the-spirit-of-revelation-church-historydoctrine-covenants/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-05-this-is-the-spirit-of-revelation-church-historydoctrine-covenants/#comments Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:05:08 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4131 D&C 6, 8, 9 – How can we prepare to receive personal revelation? Why do we need personal revelation? What are the steps to receiving such revelation

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/02/lesson-05-this-is-the-spirit-of-revelation-church-historydoctrine-covenants/feed/ 0 Episode #156 – Gay Boy Scouts Church Blockers http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:38:17 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4117 Are gay Boy Scouts on the horizon? It looks so. A young gay man serves a mission. And we produce the love child of Kevin Barney and Peggy Fletcher Stack.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-156-gay-boy-scouts-church-blockers/feed/ 4 Lesson 04 – “Remember the New Covenant, Even the Book of Mormon” – Church History/Doctrine & Covenants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/lesson-04-remember-the-new-covenant-even-the-book-of-mormon-church-historydoctrine-covenants/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/lesson-04-remember-the-new-covenant-even-the-book-of-mormon-church-historydoctrine-covenants/#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:23:18 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4113 How do we make the Book of Mormon a more vital component of our worship? What do we learn from the Three Witnesses of the Book of Mormon?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/lesson-04-remember-the-new-covenant-even-the-book-of-mormon-church-historydoctrine-covenants/feed/ 0 Episode #155 – Insights and Pathos (Manti and the Real Girl) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/#comments Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:02:49 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4097 Elaine S. Dalton says that Mormon women don't need to "lobby for rights." Is Manti Te'o a huge embarrassment to Mormons? Wikipedia attacks Martin Harris.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-155-insights-and-pathos-mormon-manti-and-the-real-girl/feed/ 4 Church History/D&C Lesson 03 – “I Had Seen a Vision” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/church-historydc-lesson-03-i-had-seen-a-vision-the-first-vision/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/church-historydc-lesson-03-i-had-seen-a-vision-the-first-vision/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:13:12 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4087 Why was the First Vision important? What does the First Vision mean to you? How does a testimony of the First Vision strengthen us? Great lesson this week.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/church-historydc-lesson-03-i-had-seen-a-vision-the-first-vision/feed/ 0 Episode #154 – Whale Sounds http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:54:36 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4079 Should women pray in General Conference? We break down the arguments. Also, there's a new dating site for gay Mormons. And Ann Romney won't do DWTS. Bummer.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-154-whale-sounds-let-women-pray-in-general-conference/feed/ 3 Church History/D&C Lesson 02 – “Behold, I Am Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/mormon-church-history-doctrine-and-covenants-lesson-02/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/mormon-church-history-doctrine-and-covenants-lesson-02/#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:19:03 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4072 How does the Doctrine and Covenants testify of Christ? How can we benefit from the Atonement? How does D&C help us to better know the Savior’s attributes?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/mormon-church-history-doctrine-and-covenants-lesson-02/feed/ 2 Episode #153 – Don’t Trust Your Bishop http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:21:13 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4055 Millions of missionaries die in MTC epidemic. What does this mean for you? Is it unwise to study Doctrine and Covenants thematically? And more!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-153-dont-trust-your-bishop-mtc-flu-virus-missionaries/feed/ 0 Episode #152 – Seduction http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2013 04:28:27 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4045 Happy New Year! We hope it was great!. We're checking in, saying hello, and talking about great Mormon things, including Mormon of the Year!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2013/01/episode-152-seduction/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 48 – “Come unto Christ” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-48-come-unto-christ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-48-come-unto-christ/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:30:42 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=4001 Moroni 7-10 – Moroni explains the value of good judgment, of coming unto Christ, and of expecting miracles. The baptism of infants is decried. We are challenged to ponder and pray about the Book of Mormon.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-48-come-unto-christ/feed/ 1 Episode #151 – Kidnapping Puppy Pimps http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:50:09 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3983 Senator Crapo arrested on DUI charges. Merry Christmas to Idaho. Warren Jeffs publishes his prophesies. A BYU student starts a dog rental business. ¡Y más!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-151-kidnapping-puppy-pimps-crapo/feed/ 1 Episode #150 – There’s A Party in Joanna Brooks’ Pants http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:11:21 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3966 It's our 150th show! Crazy! Thanks for nearly three great years! What did you think of Wear Pants to Church day? Was it useful? Was it justified? Was it stupid? Did you wear pants to church?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-150-theres-a-party-in-joanna-brooks-pants-to-church/feed/ 0 Episode #149 – Both Genders Are Offenders http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:51:24 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3954 The Mormons and Gays website. Your thoughts? Wear Pants to Church Day is real. Is this good or stupid? Tell us! Elder David Archuleta draws attention to himself by singing his heart out in Chile. Good job, David. You sing. You are a missionary.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-149-both-genders-are-offenders-wear-pants-to-church-day/feed/ 2 Book of Mormon Lesson 46 – “By Faith All Things Are Fulfilled” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-46-by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-46-by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled/#comments Sat, 08 Dec 2012 02:28:51 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3945 Ether 12-13 – Moroni explains the power of faith. Faith can make weak things strong. Ether prophesies regarding the promised land. How can we have faith?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/book-of-mormon-lesson-46-by-faith-all-things-are-fulfilled/feed/ 0 Episode #148 – Charlie Wilson’s Missionaries http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:13:45 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3925 How can prospective missionaries better prepare for their missions? Al and Geoff recount their time as missionaries and offer tips. Also - recapping the First Presidency Christmas Devotional; and the 3,000th stake!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/12/episode-148-charlie-wilsons-missionaries/feed/ 2 Book of Mormon Lesson 45 – “Never Has Man Believed in Me As Thou Hast” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-45-brother-of-jared/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-45-brother-of-jared/#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:10:37 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3919 Ether 1-6 – The brother of Jared is spared at the tower of Babel. The Lord shows himself to the brother of Jared because of faith. How can we have faith?

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-45-brother-of-jared/feed/ 0 Episode #147 – Fact: Lamanite Thanksgiving Was Real http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 03:31:13 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3907 Yeah Samake continues his fight for Mali, the Deseret News argues that the NBA is copying MoTab, and we discuss McKay Coppins' pen name!

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-147-fact-lamanite-thanksgiving-was-real/feed/ 6 Episode #146 – In Praise of Women’s Soccer http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/#comments Thu, 22 Nov 2012 01:37:28 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3893 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP146_In_Praise_of_Womens_Soccer.mp3Download the MP3 of the showHappy Thanksgiving, American listeners! Male dress at Church – are white shirts required? Men, what do you think? Women, what do you expect from men? Bryce Harper’s girlfriend plays BYU [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-146-in-praise-of-womens-soccer-byu-jerusalem-center/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 43 – “How Could Ye Have Departed from the Ways of the Lord?” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-43-how-could-ye-have-departed-from-the-ways-of-the-lord/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-43-how-could-ye-have-departed-from-the-ways-of-the-lord/#comments Sat, 17 Nov 2012 15:12:06 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3890 Sunday School Bonanza gets you rocking Sunday School! The best way to hear this is to subscribe in iTunes or grab our RSS feed. Mormon 1-6 Mormon takes charge of the sacred records Wickedness prevails [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-43-how-could-ye-have-departed-from-the-ways-of-the-lord/feed/ 0 Episode #145 – Apostolic Favoritism http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:03:56 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3878 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP145_Apostolic_Favoritism.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s show: The White Horse Prophecy debunked The slippery slope of apostolic favoritism Mormons and the art of losing Church pulls all ads during final week of presidential [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-145-apostolic-favoritism-mormon-daddy-style/feed/ 3 Book of Mormon Lesson 42 – “This Is My Gospel” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-42-this-is-my-gospel/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-42-this-is-my-gospel/#comments Fri, 09 Nov 2012 22:18:41 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3872 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Preparation, yo! Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS for your fancy reader. 3 Nephi 27-28; 4 Nephi What should the Nephites name Christ’s church? The twelve [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-42-this-is-my-gospel/feed/ 0 Episode #144 – The End of the Mormon Moment? (Kunkel’s Krinkles) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:06:07 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3847 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP144_The_End_of_The_Mormon_Moment.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe US election is over. Does this mean the Mormon Moment is over? We recap election stuff, Mitt Romney’s loss, and what this means for the continuing of the Mormon [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/episode-144-the-end-of-the-mormon-moment-2/feed/ 1 Book of Mormon Lesson 41 – “He Did Expound All Things unto Them” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-41-he-did-expound-all-things-unto-them-isaiah-malachi-stakes/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-41-he-did-expound-all-things-unto-them-isaiah-malachi-stakes/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:57:29 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3833 Sunday School Bonanza – Prepare Yo’self Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS feed. We beg you. 3 Nephi 22-26 The Savior quotes Isaiah’s prophecies What are stakes and why are they important? How [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/11/book-of-mormon-lesson-41-he-did-expound-all-things-unto-them-isaiah-malachi-stakes/feed/ 0 Episode #143 – Mormons, Romney, Elections, Yoda, and Cults http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:37:34 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3818 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP143_Mormons_Elections_Romney_Cults_and_Yoda.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Holy show! There is a lot of Mormon news out there this week, from (what will hope will be the last for some time) Mitt Romney news, election talk, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-143-mormons-romney-elections-yoda-and-cults/feed/ 0 Mormon Temples and Mormon Chapels Compared http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/mormon-temples-and-mormon-chapels-compared/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/mormon-temples-and-mormon-chapels-compared/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:37:00 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3813 There’s often a bit of confusion for those not of the Mormon faith when it comes to the difference between temples and chapels. Do Mormons worship in temples every week? Do temples cause traffic nightmares? [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/mormon-temples-and-mormon-chapels-compared/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 40 – “Then Will I Gather Them In” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-40-then-will-i-gather-them-in-house-of-israel/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-40-then-will-i-gather-them-in-house-of-israel/#comments Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:00:26 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3808 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Preparation Please subscribe in iTunes. It will make us happy. Or grab an RSS feed, if that’s what suits you. 3 Nephi 16, 20, & 21 What is [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-40-then-will-i-gather-them-in-house-of-israel/feed/ 1 Episode #142 – Passive Slaps to the Face http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:20:04 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3796 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP142_Passive_Slaps_to_the_Face.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Another week. Another successful round of Mormon news. Mormons are adept at pushing urban legends. This past week, we saw a rumor go around that the number of missionary [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-142-passive-slaps-to-the-face-missionary/feed/ 2 Book of Mormon Lesson 39 – “Behold, My Joy Is Full” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-39-behold-my-joy-is-full-faith/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-39-behold-my-joy-is-full-faith/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:39:03 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3792 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Preparation Please subscribe in iTunes and grab the RSS feed. 3 Nephi 17-19 Christ commends the Nephites for their faith and commands them to ponder his words Because [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-39-behold-my-joy-is-full-faith/feed/ 0 182nd Semiannual General Conference Tag Clouds http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tag-clouds/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tag-clouds/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:05:43 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3768 At This Week in Mormons, we value looking at the Gospel from every angle, and this includes finding creative ways to encapsulate the messages received in General Conference. One of these ways is to create [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tag-clouds/feed/ 2 Episode #141 – The Great Pillow Fight (and More General Conference) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:43:04 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3756 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP141_The_Great_Pillow_Fight.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re back with part 2 of our General Conference recap, as well as some other news: Marlin K. Jensen is released during General Conference, and the Church loses a progressive [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-141-the-great-pillow-fight-and-more-general-conference/feed/ 6 Book of Mormon Lesson 38 – “Old Things Are Done Away, and All Things Have Become New” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-38-old-things-are-done-away-and-all-things-have-become-new-christ-is-the-messiah/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-38-old-things-are-done-away-and-all-things-have-become-new-christ-is-the-messiah/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:02:05 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3750 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Prep, Brought to You By This Week in Mormons Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS feed. 3 Nephi 12-15 Jesus teaches the Beatitudes to the Nephites [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/book-of-mormon-lesson-38-old-things-are-done-away-and-all-things-have-become-new-christ-is-the-messiah/feed/ 0 Episode #140 – Happy 18th. Enjoy Your Mission. (Musings from General Conference) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:11:41 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3729 General Conference! Missionary age lowered to 18 (19 for women). Our thoughts on numerous talks throughout, as well as responses to your live tweets and emails.

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-140-happy-18th-enjoy-your-mission-general-conference/feed/ 2 182nd Semiannual General Conference Tie-Tracker http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tie-tracker/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tie-tracker/#comments Fri, 05 Oct 2012 22:52:42 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3694 Ah, General Conference, what a wonderful time to hear inspired messages… AND KEEP TRACK OF TIE FASHION! Refresh this page regularly to see live updates of the trends in neckware using the marvelous General Conference [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/182nd-semiannual-general-conference-tie-tracker/feed/ 6 Episode #139 – An Adventure in Libel http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/#comments Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:29:26 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3679 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP139_An_Adventure_in_Libel.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Happy pre-General Conference week! We’ll hit you with some General Conference predictions. The greatest question of the week: Does Al come off as too edgy or potentially less-active? Is [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/10/episode-139-an-adventure-in-libel-general-conference-2/feed/ 6 Episode #138 – Therapizing the Mormon Bachelor http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 01:15:53 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3644 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP138_Therapizing_the_Mormon_Bachelor.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Harry Reid says that Mitt Romney does not represent the Church and Mormons shouldn’t be judged based on how Romney presents himself as a candidate. Mudslinging in the DC [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-138-therapizing-the-mormon-bachelor/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 37 – “Whosoever Will Come, Him Will I Receive” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-37-whosoever-will-come-him-will-i-receive-visit-of-christ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-37-whosoever-will-come-him-will-i-receive-visit-of-christ/#comments Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:15:59 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3633 The resurrected Christ visits the Nephites. Sunday School Bonanza – Quick and awesome Gospel Doctrine preparation. Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS. 3 Nephi 8-11 Great destruction follows the death of Christ The [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-37-whosoever-will-come-him-will-i-receive-visit-of-christ/feed/ 0 Episode #137 – Mid-Single Wimps (Jiggety Higgity Wickety Woo) http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:14:44 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3619 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP137_Mid_Single_Wimps.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  BYU’s caffeine movement starts to fizzle. True believers will get their fix at the local Albertson’s. Elder Oaks instructs us not to join paramilitary groups and to save food, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-137-mid-single-wimps-jiggety-higgity-wickety-wack/feed/ 2 Book of Mormon Lesson 36 – “On the Morrow Come I into the World” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-36-on-the-morrow-come-i-into-the-world-faith-and-endurance/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-36-on-the-morrow-come-i-into-the-world-faith-and-endurance/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:02:59 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3605 On this week’s Sunday School Bonanza, we talk about faith. What is Sunday School Bonanza? It’s a quick overview of a particular Gospel Doctrine lesson. Get prepped! Be a better participant! Please subscribe in iTunes [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-36-on-the-morrow-come-i-into-the-world-faith-and-endurance/feed/ 0 Episode #136 – Brandon Flowers, Mormons Salute You http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:21:08 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3582 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP136_Brandon_Flowers_Mormons_Salute_You.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Killers’ Brandon Flowers makes all of us proud to be Mormon as he fights off meanness from those soulless Swedes and Brits. The Church runs Google Ads using Mitt [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-136-brandon-flowers-mormons-salute-you/feed/ 5 Book of Mormon Lesson 35 – “Repent and Return unto the Lord” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-35-repent-and-return-unto-the-lord/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-35-repent-and-return-unto-the-lord/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:00:19 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3576 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Prep Bliss As always, pleasure subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS for your reader. Helaman 13-16 Samuel the Lamanite encourages the Nephites to repent. He prophesies of [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-35-repent-and-return-unto-the-lord/feed/ 0 Episode #135 – Provo Coke Dealers http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 19:18:54 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3554 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP135_Provo_Coke_Dealers.mp3Download the MP3 of the showMitt Romney is now the Republican Presidential nominee. At the Tampa convention, innocent old people touted Mitt’s spiritual awesomeness. Awesome for the Church or using Church callings for political gain? [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/episode-135-provo-coke-dealers/feed/ 6 Book of Mormon Lesson 34 – “How Could You Have Forgotten Your God?” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-34-how-could-you-have-forgotten-your-god-pride-cycle/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-34-how-could-you-have-forgotten-your-god-pride-cycle/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:28:09 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3548 Sunday School Bonanza – Quick Gospel Doctrine Review Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS feed. Helaman 6-12 How do we avoid falling into the pride cycle? What caused the Nephites to continually fall? [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/09/book-of-mormon-lesson-34-how-could-you-have-forgotten-your-god-pride-cycle/feed/ 0 Episode #134 – Mormon Milk Makes Mormon Cheese http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:16:17 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3528 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP134_Mormon_Milk_Makes_Mormon_Cheese.mp3Download the MP3 of the show  Great stuff this week. We build a lot of discussion around last week’s Rock Center with Brian Williams special on Mormonism. Business? Family? Cheese? Temples? Garments? Joanna Brooks and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-134-mormon-milk-makes-mormon-cheese/feed/ 4 Book of Mormon Lesson 33 – “A Sure Foundation” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-33-a-sure-foundation/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-33-a-sure-foundation/#comments Sat, 25 Aug 2012 17:31:46 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3522 Sunday School Bonanza – Get Ready for Gospel Doctrine in 10 Minutes! Please subscribe in iTunes or hook yourself up with the RSS. Word! Helaman 1-5 Gadianton leads Kishkumen’s band of robbers. Secret combinations surface. [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-33-a-sure-foundation/feed/ 0 Episode #133 – Coffee Ice Cream and the Unpardonable Sin http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 20:04:53 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3500 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP133_Coffee_Ice_Cream_and_the_Unpardonable_Sin.mp3Download the MP3 of the show             Mormons! Mormons! Everywhere! Lots of political/Mormon news this week from both major US parties. Mormon Democrats plan to make an appearance in Charlotte, [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-133-coffee-ice-cream-and-the-unpardonable-sin/feed/ 5 Book of Mormon Lesson 32 – “They Did Obey Every Word of Command with Exactness” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-32-they-did-obey-every-word-of-command-with-exactness/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-32-they-did-obey-every-word-of-command-with-exactness/#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:34:34 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3495 Sunday School Bonanza gets you ready for Gospel Doctrine! Please subscribe in iTunes (write a review while you’re at it), or get the RSS. Alma 53-58 The Armies of Helaman – young Ammonites – fight [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-32-they-did-obey-every-word-of-command-with-exactness/feed/ 0 Episode #132 – I Am the Last Dragon http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:58:16 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3482 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP132_I_Am_the_Last_Dragon.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Someone mentioned that they miss our snarky write-ups for each show. So here goes! Geoff’s is an internet meme, and his fame carries over to visitors to his Sunday [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-132-i-am-the-last-dragon/feed/ 4 Book of Mormon Lesson 31 – “Firm in the Faith of Christ” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-31-firm-in-the-faith-of-christ/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-31-firm-in-the-faith-of-christ/#comments Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:20:27 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3478 Sunday School Bonanza – 10-minute Gospel Doctrine Prep Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS for your reader. Alma 43-52 Why did Mormon include so many chapters about war in the Book of Mormon? [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-31-firm-in-the-faith-of-christ/feed/ 1 Episode #131 – Feel My Hand On Barbie http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:40:35 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3469 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP131_Feel_My_Hand_On_Barbie.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWarning: This week’s show dabbles in some serious issues. Masturbation – An LDS therapist says it’s OK. God says otherwise. Shame on an unnamed inferior Mormon podcast No bikinis for [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/episode-131-feel-my-hand-on-barbie/feed/ 1 Book of Mormon Lesson 30 – “The Great Plan of Happiness” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-30-the-great-plan-of-happiness/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-30-the-great-plan-of-happiness/#comments Sat, 04 Aug 2012 00:26:14 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3463 Sunday School Bonanza – Ten-minute Gospel Doctrine Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS feed. Alma 40-42 Alma teaches Corianton the Plan of Happiness How does understanding God’s plan help us live lives free [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/08/book-of-mormon-lesson-30-the-great-plan-of-happiness/feed/ 0 Episode #130 – Tijuana’s Gay America http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:13:54 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3448 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP130_Tijuanas_Gay_America.mp3Download the MP3 of the showIs TWiM better now or two years ago? You tell us! Warning: This week’s episode contains spoilers from The Dark Knight Rises. Skip from 13:30-20:40. Marriott (the man) is against gay [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-130-tijuanas-gay-america/feed/ 3 Book of Mormon Lesson 29 – “Give Ear to My Words” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-29-give-ear-to-my-words-2/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-29-give-ear-to-my-words-2/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:10:46 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3439 Sunday School Bonanza – Ten-minute Gospel Doctrine prep. Please subscribe in iTunes! Grab the RSS. Alma 36-39 Alma teaches his sons, Helaman, Shiblon, and Corianton We are counseled not to take the “easy way” for [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-29-give-ear-to-my-words-2/feed/ 0 Episode #129 – The Great and Marvelous Goat Man http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:24:18 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3425 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP129_The_Great_and_Marvelous_Goat_Man.mp3Download the MP3 of the show Hello! Listen to us! How do you deal with some of the history of Joseph Smith? ABC covers Josh Weed and family Jef Holm wins The Bachelorette Rate your [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-129-the-great-and-marvelous-goat-man/feed/ 9 Book of Mormon Lesson 28 – “The Word Is in Christ unto Salvation” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-28-the-word-is-in-christ-unto-salvation/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-28-the-word-is-in-christ-unto-salvation/#comments Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:37:19 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3418 Sunday School Bonanza! Prepare for Gospel Doctrine! Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS. Alma 32-34 Alma stresses the value of humility to the Zoramites Alma teaches about faith, how to cultivate it and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-28-the-word-is-in-christ-unto-salvation/feed/ 0 Episode #128 – Skippy’s Lover http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:36:41 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3403 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP128_Skippys_Lover.mp3Download the MP3 of the showThe Church’s finances are under scrutiny. Let’s dig in. Also, thanks, Stephen R. Covey. You were a good guy. How Mormons make money Joanna’s criticism of the cover Times and [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-128-skippys-lover/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 27 – “All Things Denote There Is a God” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-27-all-things-denote-there-is-a-god/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-27-all-things-denote-there-is-a-god/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:56:33 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3395 Sunday School Bonanza – 10-Minute Gospel Doctrine prep. Please subscribe in iTunes. Grab the RSS here. Alma 30-31 Korihor, an anti-Christ, leads many astray through false teachings Alma demonstrates how to recognize and refute false [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-27-all-things-denote-there-is-a-god/feed/ 0 Episode #127 – Civic Theocracy http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:55:57 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3381 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP127_Civic_Theocracy.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnxious for your feedback on some of this week’s topics: Did the Church just steamroll the democratic process in Provo? More infographics!!!!! Why don’t we talk more openly about the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-127-civic-theocracy/feed/ 0 Book of Mormon Lesson 26 – “Converted Unto the Lord” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-26-converted-unto-the-lord/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-26-converted-unto-the-lord/#comments Sat, 07 Jul 2012 19:01:13 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3379 Sunday School Bonanza – Ten-minute Gospel Doctrine review. Please subscribe in iTunes or grab the RSS feed here. Alma 23-29 Ammon’s people become the Anti-Nephi-Lehies They bury their weapons of war so as not to [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/book-of-mormon-lesson-26-converted-unto-the-lord/feed/ 0 Episode #126 – Sitting Fatty http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:56:02 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3349 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP126_Sitting_Fatty.mp3Download the MP3 of the show This Week in Mormons will change your life. OK, not really, but it’ll at least entertain you for an hour. Mass resignations from the Church in Salt Lake Letter [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/07/episode-126-sitting-fatty-2/feed/ 4 Book of Mormon Lesson 25 – “They Taught with Power and Authority of God” http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/book-of-mormon-lesson-25-they-taught-with-power-and-authority-of-god/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/book-of-mormon-lesson-25-they-taught-with-power-and-authority-of-god/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2012 20:19:11 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3332 Sunday School Bonanza – 10-minute Gospel Doctrine preparation. Alma 17-22 The sons of Mosiah preach to the Lamanites Lamoni is converted, along with his father How can we be more effective missionaries? How can we [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/book-of-mormon-lesson-25-they-taught-with-power-and-authority-of-god/feed/ 1 Episode #125 – Donut Dummy and the Misadventures of Wilford Brimley http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:31:33 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3318 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP125_Donut_Dummy_and_the_Misadventures_of_Wilford_Brimley.mp3Download the MP3 of the showOn this week’s rocking show: New tithing slips! FARMS head ousted Why don’t we talk about Heavenly Mother? Contraceptives and Mormonism Church and Red Cross renew their vows Mormon missionary [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-125-donut-dummy-and-the-misadventures-of-wilford-brimley/feed/ 7 Episode #124 – Ice Cream For Blood Money http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:22:09 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3306 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP124_Ice_Cream_For_Blood_Money.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWhat an exciting week of Mormon miscellania! Elder Oaks on historic visit to SE Asia Church donates lots of money for vaccines Missionaries in Napa Marco Rubio talks leaving the [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-124-ice-cream-for-blood-money/feed/ 3 Episode #123 – Remember the Teepee http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/#comments Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:09:25 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3285 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP123_Remember_the_Teepee.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe return from our glorious road trip across North America. It’s pretty hard to argue that there’s not a Divine hand in things  when you see how incredible the world [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-123-remember-the-teepee/feed/ 0 Episode #122 – Name Tags are Analogous to Murder http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 16:21:23 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3273 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP122_Name_Tags_are_Analogous_to_Murder.mp3Download the MP3 of the showAnother magical show for all ya’ll this week. We’re leaving Missouri and have tons of thoughts on Church history sites in the area. How do we find the balance between [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/06/episode-122-name-tags-are-analogous-to-murder/feed/ 3 Episode #121 – From the Muddy Banks of the Missouri http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 17:19:51 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3259 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP121_From_the_Muddy_Banks_of_the_Missouri.mp3Download the MP3 of the showWe’re rocking the Midwest! TWiM goes rural. Black Mormons and the Politics of Identity Five Wives Vodka. Are we offended? Mormons to march in gay pride parade – IN THEIR [...]

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]]> http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-121-from-the-muddy-banks-of-the-missouri/feed/ 3 Episode #120 – Goofuth vs. Lancelot http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-120-goofuth-vs-lancelot/ http://thisweekinmormons.com/2012/05/episode-120-goofuth-vs-lancelot/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 15:43:10 +0000 Geoff http://thisweekinmormons.com/?p=3239 http://media.blubrry.com/thisweekinmormons/thisweekinmormons.com/podcast/TWiM_EP120_Goofuth_vs_Lancelot.mp3Download the MP3 of the showCold knocking on less-actives’ doors: Ye or nay? Members of the opposite sex staying together when visiting or traveling together: What are the issues here? Ladies, if a boyfriend or [...]

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