9/30/21 2:09pm. GordonMonson ..as Samuel Callan warned, the church that weds itself to the culture of the day will be a widow within each succeeding age. This is but one of the marks of the true and living Church: it is spared the fruits of fadism(Maxwell) GordonMonson Paywalled. Not sure. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. Gordon Monson: Utah fans are everywhere, worshiping at college footballs cathedralTheres something about the Rose Bowl and its mystique, its history, its draw that brings people in. For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 The Zone. On the other hand, some readers and responders applauded his commitment to his beliefs, considering that commitment nothing short of inspiring. I would add the following: 1-Ordain women 2-Recognize that sex within a legal marriage is not sinful 3-Disclose church finances 4-Abolish worthiness interviews 5-Apologize for claiming that God is a racist. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. Miller's group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. Yeah, this would cost the church a stack of cash, reducing its financials considerably. Are you honest? Its the type of love that makes us feel at home no matter where we are. They are loved, not condescendingly, not like pets in a cage, but like authentic equals. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. Ive thought about this a lot. The living is strict on a mission: Up at an early hour, studying scriptures, pounding on doors all day and contacting people in other ways, teaching doctrinal principles, being rejected, being rewarded, being rejected some more, working 16-hour days. Do not lord over them with direct orders or by implication. SALT LAKE CITY Utah sports radio lost a legend last week, one whose accomplishments over the last 25 years are the standard in a competitive and precarious industry. Bonneville International, the company that manages KSL's TV and Newsradio efforts, announced a contractual agreement with the Smith Entertainment Group to run the programming and day-to-day operations of The Zone Sports Network on Thursday.The deal means that Jazz games will be simulcast on 1280 AM/97.5 FM (The Zone), while some regular-season games (when BYU games don't conflict) and all . A manager informed Boler and me of that decision minutes before we went on the air for our last show. They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Though he will no longer have a presence on The Zone, Monson wont be out of the public eye completely. GordonMonson Some good perspectives. Gordon Monson Out As Bonneville Takes Over Operation Of The Zone Not that hard is universally bad. Doing business on Sunday is frowned upon, and the influences of that can be seen all around Utah, where many stores, restaurants and services are either closed or limited. I liked the family proclamation part a lot. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. Sports, sports, sports. Paying 10% of increase might be OK for the wealthy, no big deal, but for all the little old widows out there, all the parents with four kids and a mortgage and taxes to pay, who are struggling to get by, month to month, particularly in common conditions where that extra percentage of income would go a long way to keeping a roof over heads and food in mouths, a reduction in additional church tax would be a tremendous blessing. Hunter. He was a home but he, Never good for someone to lose a job, glad he still can write to support himself. No pity needed for me. I hope he finds something new. Wouldnt serving as a hardworking missionary be the best way to repent? That would be ironic, since Im a lifelong member of that church, and was once offered a columnist job at the KSL-affiliated Deseret News, which I turned down. Thats the way it should be, would be here. Another three or four repeatedly broke significant news stories. To find solutions through discussion. Tom Brady trying to be funny and not be funny is gonna be the most hilarious thing in the world., Gopher Sports Properties and iHeartMedia have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Golden Gophers on KFAN, KFAN+ and KTLK through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year.. Gordon Monson: Utah ends a season filled with victory with a hurtful defeat in the Rose Bowl There was a mix of sadness and gladness in the hearts of the Utes walking off the field at the Rose Bowl on Saturday Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes. Perhaps youve noticed. Make it clear that eternity is a long, long time and if people in this brief life do not always get or agree with what the church is doing or why it takes the positions it does, and they dont cling to the iron rod or stay on the covenant path, if they wander a bit or a lot, they wont necessarily be sentenced to some miserable, hellish prison in the Great Beyond, isolated from whom and what they love. Its ridiculous to have to say it, but here we are: Women are every bit as capable as men when it comes to leadership and knowledge and discernment and organizational skills and empathy and caring and goodness. Don't cry for Monson, he is quite well off and still writes for that garbage rag, Whatever happened to the former Ute player Kyle Gunther? They can wear a beard or long hair or flowing robes. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." To those commenting: please stay on topic, remember to follow the community's rules, and message the mods if there is a problem or rule violation. The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. If fans at home are screaming at their TV that the call that was just made makes no sense, then the NFL should be listening. We had some fun with that awkward circumstance over the next few hours, and then we walked away, making a different promise, this one to ourselves, one that would actually be kept to go out and build a new show on a new station that would do sports talk right. THat station sucks. Rather than Bonneville dealing with sign a new one down the road, they decided to just pay him out the rest of it and be done with him. The only allowable exception here would be if thats the way said leaders spouse addresses him or her around the house. Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. It was a bit rough around the edges. Perhaps Brother Monson and his priesthood leaders should reflect on his implicit/explicit public denunciation of church practice and the review the following question in his next interview. Eagle Scout. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. Athlete. And then the steady climb. And it was OK. All good. From this vantage point, it's clear to see. This is dumb. Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. The Zone was meant to step up, not down, to stir thought, to break through tradition and conformity, to punch sacred cows and puncture sanctimony, to praise great performances and criticize lousy ones. GordonMonson Even with those changes its still coo-coo land crazy. I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. GordonMonson Who is Gordon Monson? Which, of course, he does not define but which he implies is some sort of unconditional affirmation (which is not the way Christ defined love). Trying to gain automatic respect is a fine objective, but when sharing the teachings of Christ, looking like an FBI agent or the Men in Black, may hurt another important aspect of heartfelt communication relatability. Content Creator. /u/maharbamt, if your post doesn't fit this definition, we kindly ask you to delete this post and repost it with the appropriate flair. Do you love your fellow humans, no matter their race, their sexual orientation, whether they look like you or act like you, or think like you, treating them with kindness, honor and respect? By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. He didnt own 1320 KFAN, but the Jazz had an operating agreement with it. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. And, yeah, his weekly show was on The Big Show on 1280 The Zone. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Gordon Monson: Remember the Sabbath day - The Salt Lake Tribune He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. GordonMonson Amen, Brother! Things he thinks leaders should change. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Relief Society choir from stakes in Summit and Wasatch counties performs at the General Women's Session of the 187th Semiannual General Conference of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017. Editor's column: Gordon Monson, BYU and Mormons Patbagley GordonMonson Good list. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia Minneapolis is proud to continue our partnership with Gopher Athletics and Learfield through the 2026-27 athletic season, said Greg Alexander, iHeartMedias market president in Minneapolis, said in a press release. GordonMonson This was a really great article! Thats what we saw ourselves as freaking pirates in the studio, at the ballpark, at the stadium, at the arena, toting and talking into our microphones, taking notes, taking calls and taking no prisoners. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. 'Mormon Land': Gordon Monson discusses his 20 church reforms Gordon Monson laid off from 1280. - cougarboard.com 55K Views 28 Retweets 21 Quote Tweets 328 Likes Kyle Van Noy Ive actually heard church leaders blame girls in the congregation for wearing short skirts and tight shirts, thereby causing impure thoughts to creep into the tender minds of the boys. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. Its a burden nobody should have to carry throughout life. They know who they are. His cohost tried to tell him time after time don't do the "Not Sporting News of the Day" but Gordon would never listen and neither did I. All the shows filled by talented hosts such as David James and Patrick Kinahan, Ian Furness, Ryan Hatch, John Lund, Sean OConnell, Hans Olsen, Alema Harrington, Pace Mannion, Bolerjack, Scott Garrard, Kevin Graham, Jake Scott, Kyle Gunther, Jan Jorgensen, and a slew of others were successes. Time. Family is potential without pressure. As for those who feel left out or shamed when the question is asked at a church meeting How many of you served a full-time mission? Dont think so? Gordon Monson's Tribune article - A Mormon 'Martin Luther' moment Give the OK for playing and working in sports on Sunday. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. "As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other people's jobs, but . The radio talent in this state seems to just move from station to. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. But requiring missionaries to sport a monolithic look might not always be the right move. Two hosts got flashed in the studio by a couple of female listeners in hopes of winning Jazz tickets smack dab in the middle of a show. Cover it up? Hopefully they can discuss this so it does not become a pattern. Sometimes, that judgment is not withheld. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. And he also testified unto the people that all mankind should be saved at the last day, and that they need not fear nor tremble, but that they might lift up their heads and rejoice; for the Lord had created all men, and had also redeemed all men; and, in the end, all men should have eternal life. (Alma 1:4). If you sell your radio station, you will probably get fired from it if you arent very good. As a consequence of BYU's inclusion into the Big 12 for the 2023-24 academic year, the football program will face scheduling difficulties likely requiring wholesale shuffling. WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. TempeCoug. Remembering A Civil Rights Swim-In: 'It Was A Milestone' - NPR.org All topics? Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority.