Do FairMormon volunteers lack empathy? Where does the organization get its money, and who is really pulling the strings behind FairMormon? Julianne Dehlin Hatton proposes these and other questions to Chairman of the Board John Lynch on the Mormon FAIR-Cast. Lynch is a Silicon Valley executive and convert to the church, who has served as Elders Quorum President, Ward Mission Leader, Stake Mission President and Young Men’s President. He is currently a counselor to the Bishop of his congregation. Hatton is a media personality and event manager from Kentucky. She has been a News Director at an NPR affiliate, Broadcast Journalist, and Airborne Traffic Reporter. Music for this edition of the Mormon FAIR-Cast is provided by Arthur Hatton. The post The Purpose and Mission of FairMormon appeared first on FAIR.

<a href="https://www.fairmormon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Lynch.jpg" rel="attachment wp-att-9116 nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Do FairMormon volunteers lack empathy? Where does the organization get its money, and who is really pulling the strings behind FairMormon? Julianne Dehlin Hatton proposes these and other questions to Chairman of the Board John Lynch on the Mormon FAIR-Cast. Lynch is a Silicon Valley executive and convert to the church, who has served as Elders Quorum President, Ward Mission Leader, Stake Mission President and Young Men’s President. He is currently a counselor to the Bishop of his congregation. <a href="https://www.mormon.org/me/2PGZ/JulianneDehlinHatton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hatton</a> is a media personality and event manager from Kentucky. She has been a News Director at an NPR affiliate, Broadcast Journalist, and Airborne Traffic Reporter. Music for this edition of the Mormon FAIR-Cast is provided by <a href="http://arthurhatton.bandcamp.com/track/gabriel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Arthur Hatton</a>. The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/12/10/purposemission" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Purpose and Mission of FairMormon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

The Purpose and Mission of FairMormon

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FairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a podcast where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s news stories: http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2015/05/mormon_temple_finally_emb.php http://www.sltrib.com/news/2538827-155/boy-scouts-leader-says-ban-on http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/05/22/mormons-more-likely-to-marry-have-more-children-than-other-u-s-religious-groups/ DON’T FORGET! Get your Early-Bird FairMormon Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. To register click here http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. Topics include: History and Historicity in the Book of Mormon Faith and Scholarship How to help young Latter-day Saints Why Mormon materialism matters Joseph Smith Polygamy Challenges to church legitimacy And more. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a Facebook page hit 3,300 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review Podcast #9 – Week of May 24th, 2015 appeared first on FAIR.

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a podcast where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s news stories: <a href="http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2015/05/mormon_temple_finally_emb.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2015/05/mormon_temple_finally_emb.php</a> <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/2538827-155/boy-scouts-leader-says-ban-on" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sltrib.com/news/2538827-155/boy-scouts-leader-says-ban-on</a> <a href="http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/05/22/mormons-more-likely-to-marry-have-more-children-than-other-u-s-religious-groups/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2015/05/22/mormons-more-likely-to-marry-have-more-children-than-other-u-s-religious-groups/</a> DON’T FORGET! Get your Early-Bird FairMormon Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. To register click here <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. Topics include: History and Historicity in the Book of Mormon Faith and Scholarship How to help young Latter-day Saints Why Mormon materialism matters Joseph Smith Polygamy Challenges to church legitimacy And more. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> Facebook page hit 3,300 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at <a href="http://fairmormon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/05/28/front-page-news-review-podcast-9-week-of-may-24th-2015" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review Podcast #9 – Week of May 24th, 2015</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review Podcast #9 – Week of May 24th, 2015

This is FairMormon’s Front Page News Review podcast, where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. The show is hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Links to the stories in this week’s episode: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/417903/americans-have-right-insult-islam-rich-lowry http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21650153-some-lessons-practical-conservatism-desert-west-young-tolerant-and-surprising http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/mormon-church-issues-statement-health-president-30762026 http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2475803-155/mormon-bishop-dismisses-teacher-for-using Get your Early-Bird Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. Lodging is provided at the Provo Marriott across the street. Right now you can get early-bird pricing for your tickets so register now before the price goes up. To register click here http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. Topics include: History and Historicity in the Book of Mormon Faith and Scholarship How to help young Latter-day Saints Why Mormon materialism matters Joseph Smith Polygamy Challenges to church legitimacy And more. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a Facebook page hit 3,300 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review podcast #8 appeared first on FAIR.

This is FairMormon’s Front Page News Review podcast, where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. The show is hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Links to the stories in this week’s episode: <a href="http://www.nationalreview.com/article/417903/americans-have-right-insult-islam-rich-lowry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nationalreview.com/article/417903/americans-have-right-insult-islam-rich-lowry</a> <a href="http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21650153-some-lessons-practical-conservatism-desert-west-young-tolerant-and-surprising" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21650153-some-lessons-practical-conservatism-desert-west-young-tolerant-and-surprising</a> <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/mormon-church-issues-statement-health-president-30762026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/mormon-church-issues-statement-health-president-30762026</a> <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2475803-155/mormon-bishop-dismisses-teacher-for-using" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2475803-155/mormon-bishop-dismisses-teacher-for-using</a> Get your Early-Bird Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. Lodging is provided at the Provo Marriott across the street. Right now you can get early-bird pricing for your tickets so register now before the price goes up. To register click here <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. Topics include: History and Historicity in the Book of Mormon Faith and Scholarship How to help young Latter-day Saints Why Mormon materialism matters Joseph Smith Polygamy Challenges to church legitimacy And more. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> Facebook page hit 3,300 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at <a href="http://fairmormon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/05/06/front-page-news-review-podcast-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review podcast #8</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review podcast #8

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s news: http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2015/04/13/399336765/7-things-you-should-know-about-marco-rubio http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article18104675.html http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2378770-155/group-scolds-mormon-apostle-for-disparaging http://www.hngn.com/articles/83272/20150408/american-idol-alum-david-archuleta-apologizes-anti-gay-tweet.htm Get your Early-Bird Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. Lodging is provided at the Provo Marriott across the street. Right now you can get early-bird pricing for your tickets so register now before the price goes up. To register click here http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a FairMormon Front Page, signup at fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review #7 appeared first on FAIR.

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s news: <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2015/04/13/399336765/7-things-you-should-know-about-marco-rubio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2015/04/13/399336765/7-things-you-should-know-about-marco-rubio</a> <a href="http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article18104675.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.kansascity.com/living/religion/article18104675.html</a> <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2378770-155/group-scolds-mormon-apostle-for-disparaging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sltrib.com/lifestyle/faith/2378770-155/group-scolds-mormon-apostle-for-disparaging</a> <a href="http://www.hngn.com/articles/83272/20150408/american-idol-alum-david-archuleta-apologizes-anti-gay-tweet.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hngn.com/articles/83272/20150408/american-idol-alum-david-archuleta-apologizes-anti-gay-tweet.htm</a> Get your Early-Bird Conference Tickets now! On August 6 &amp; 7 we will be having our FairMormon conference at the Utah Valley Convention center. Lodging is provided at the Provo Marriott across the street. Right now you can get early-bird pricing for your tickets so register now before the price goes up. To register click here <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> and scroll down the the conference registration. Speakers this year include Margaret Barker, Ed Pinegar, Stephen Webb , Brant Gardner, Ron Dennis, Brittany Chapman, David Larsen, Jim Gordon, Laura Hales, Cassandra Hedelius, Paul Reeve, and, Dan Peterson. We have both Mormon and non-Mormon scholars this year speaking about Mormon topics, so this conference is one that you don’t want to miss. Sign up at this link: <a href="http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fairmormon.org/perspectives/fair-conferences/conf15a</a> FairMormon Front Page, signup at <a href="http://fairmormon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/04/23/front-page-news-review-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review #7</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review #7

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a show that provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Past weeks Top Stories: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/03/13/a-great-utah-compromise-on-lgbt-equality-there-s-no-such-thing.html http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/utah-legislature-passes-mormon-backed-lgbt-nondiscrimination-law http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/11/us-usa-mormons-excommunication-idUSKBN0M705920150311 http://www.sltrib.com/home/2229999-155/new-mormon-mission-how-to-teach http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/03/07/258998/water-grab-pits-las-vegas-against.html Facebook page hit 3,000 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review Podcast #6 appeared first on FAIR.

<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fairmormon-front-page-news/id976338272?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FairMormon’s Front Page News Review</a> is a show that provides context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Hosted by Nick Galieti manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Past weeks Top Stories: <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/03/13/a-great-utah-compromise-on-lgbt-equality-there-s-no-such-thing.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/03/13/a-great-utah-compromise-on-lgbt-equality-there-s-no-such-thing.html</a> <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/utah-legislature-passes-mormon-backed-lgbt-nondiscrimination-law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/utah-legislature-passes-mormon-backed-lgbt-nondiscrimination-law</a> <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/11/us-usa-mormons-excommunication-idUSKBN0M705920150311" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/11/us-usa-mormons-excommunication-idUSKBN0M705920150311</a> <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/home/2229999-155/new-mormon-mission-how-to-teach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sltrib.com/home/2229999-155/new-mormon-mission-how-to-teach</a> <a href="http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/03/07/258998/water-grab-pits-las-vegas-against.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2015/03/07/258998/water-grab-pits-las-vegas-against.html</a> Facebook page hit 3,000 likes. Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at <a href="http://fairmormon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/03/16/front-page-news-review-podcast-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review Podcast #6</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review Podcast #6

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a show designed to provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. The show is co-hosted Nick Galieti with Cassandra Hedelius (via the internet). We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Top stories from this last week’s news: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865622777/Officer-in-parade-controversy-speaks-out-on-religious-liberty.html?pg=all http://www.roanoke.com/news/virginia/southern-virginia-university-to-work-on-policy-after-gay-student/article_9bc6e37a-b22d-514b-a9ed-916e6baf9b5b.html http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/02/mormons_hand_out_2400_copies_o.html http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/02/19/isis_is_islamic_but_obama_is_right_not_to_describe_it_that_way.html http://www.christiantoday.com/article/utah.knocks.bible.belt.off.top.spot.in.us.churchgoing.thanks.to.mormons/48473.htm Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review Show #5 appeared first on FAIR.

FairMormon’s Front Page News Review is a show designed to provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. The show is co-hosted Nick Galieti with Cassandra Hedelius (via the internet). We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Top stories from this last week’s news: <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865622777/Officer-in-parade-controversy-speaks-out-on-religious-liberty.html?pg=all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865622777/Officer-in-parade-controversy-speaks-out-on-religious-liberty.html?pg=all</a> <a href="http://www.roanoke.com/news/virginia/southern-virginia-university-to-work-on-policy-after-gay-student/article_9bc6e37a-b22d-514b-a9ed-916e6baf9b5b.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.roanoke.com/news/virginia/southern-virginia-university-to-work-on-policy-after-gay-student/article_9bc6e37a-b22d-514b-a9ed-916e6baf9b5b.html</a> <a href="http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/02/mormons_hand_out_2400_copies_o.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.al.com/living/index.ssf/2015/02/mormons_hand_out_2400_copies_o.html</a> <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/02/19/isis_is_islamic_but_obama_is_right_not_to_describe_it_that_way.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/02/19/isis_is_islamic_but_obama_is_right_not_to_describe_it_that_way.html</a> <a href="http://www.christiantoday.com/article/utah.knocks.bible.belt.off.top.spot.in.us.churchgoing.thanks.to.mormons/48473.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.christiantoday.com/article/utah.knocks.bible.belt.off.top.spot.in.us.churchgoing.thanks.to.mormons/48473.htm</a> Plug FairMormon Front Page, signup at <a href="http://fairmormon.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/02/26/front-page-news-review-show-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review Show #5</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review Show #5

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. I am your host Nick Galieti and with me via the internet is manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Links to Church’s response to John Dehlin Excommunication: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments Mormon Voices Response: http://mormonvoices.org/3280/excommunication-of-john-dehlin News Stories from the past week: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/john-dehlin-popular-mormon-podcaster-excommunicated-church-n303656 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/us/mormon-church-expels-critic-for-apostasy.html?_r=1 http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/02/05/in-mormon-church-vs-lgbt-community-support-for-mormons-position/ The post Front Page News Review #4 appeared first on FAIR.

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review where we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. I am your host Nick Galieti and with me via the internet is manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Links to Church’s response to John Dehlin Excommunication: <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments</a> Mormon Voices Response: <a href="http://mormonvoices.org/3280/excommunication-of-john-dehlin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mormonvoices.org/3280/excommunication-of-john-dehlin</a> News Stories from the past week: <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/john-dehlin-popular-mormon-podcaster-excommunicated-church-n303656" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/john-dehlin-popular-mormon-podcaster-excommunicated-church-n303656</a> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/us/mormon-church-expels-critic-for-apostasy.html?_r=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/us/mormon-church-expels-critic-for-apostasy.html?_r=1</a> <a href="http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-responds-to-john-dehlins-public-comments</a> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/02/05/in-mormon-church-vs-lgbt-community-support-for-mormons-position/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/02/05/in-mormon-church-vs-lgbt-community-support-for-mormons-position/</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/02/12/front-page-news-review-4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review #4</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review #4

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review for the fourth week of January, 2015.  Here we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Front Page News Review is  hosted Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s top news stories:  http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/28/mormon-s-lgbtq-support-is-bigotry-in-disguise.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/01/28/how-much-will-the-mormon-churchs-endorsement-of-lgbt-protections-sway-mormon-lawmakers/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/01/28/mitt-romney-still-has-a-mormon-problem/REMEMBER: Nominate the Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast for the People’s Choice Podcast Award.Go to this link:http://www.podcastawards.com/Scroll down to “Religion Inspiration”Type in the following in the two boxes:Podcaster Name: Mormon Fair-CastPodcast URL: http://blog.fairmormon.org The post Front Page News Review Podcast #3 appeared first on FAIR.

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review for the fourth week of January, 2015.  Here we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Front Page News Review is  hosted Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s top news stories: <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/28/mormon-s-lgbtq-support-is-bigotry-in-disguise.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/28/mormon-s-lgbtq-support-is-bigotry-in-disguise.html</a> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/01/28/how-much-will-the-mormon-churchs-endorsement-of-lgbt-protections-sway-mormon-lawmakers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2015/01/28/how-much-will-the-mormon-churchs-endorsement-of-lgbt-protections-sway-mormon-lawmakers/</a> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/01/28/mitt-romney-still-has-a-mormon-problem/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2015/01/28/mitt-romney-still-has-a-mormon-problem/</a>REMEMBER: Nominate the Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast for the People’s Choice Podcast Award. Go to this link: <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.podcastawards.com/</a> Scroll down to “Religion Inspiration” Type in the following in the two boxes: Podcaster Name: Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast URL: <a href="http://blog.fairmormon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.fairmormon.org</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/01/29/front-page-news-review-podcast-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Front Page News Review Podcast #3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Front Page News Review Podcast #3

Stop what you are doing – right now and do this. We really need you to do this. We need your help to get nominated again for the People’s Choice Podcast Award. In 2011 and in 2013 we made the list of nominations for our religious podcasts and in 2013 we won best religious podcast. We really appreciate your support on that. In 2012, we were beat out by an atheist group. We would rather that not happen again.  In order for us to be nominated again, we need your help NOW. Time is very short. We need you to nominate us.  We also need you to send this to your Facebook and Twitter. Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Nominate the Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast for the People’s Choice Podcast Award.  Go to this link:  http://www.podcastawards.com/  Scroll down to “Religion Inspiration”  Type in the following in the two boxes: Podcaster Name: Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast URL: http://blog.fairmormon.org  Our Podcasts have several hosts and themes. They are as follows:  Nick Galieti is our Podcast manager. He is the host for three podcasts:  Front Page News is a new podcast series Nick does with Cassandra Hedelius. They review the previous week of The LDS Church and members in the press.  The Articles Of Faith is a show where Nick interviews scholars and other notables.  Rise Up Podcasts Nick gears toward the youth.   Julianne Hatton does a podcast series called Faith and Reason. These are interviews with Mike Ash and his book on evidences of The Book of Mormon.   Ned Scarisbrick does a podcast series titled The 4th Watch. It is based on the story of Jesus meeting his apostles while walking on the water during the 4th watch of night and keeping our focus on the Savior through the storms of life.  Ned Scarisbrick does a second series titled Fair Issues. These podcasts are based on articles that support the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Steven Densley Jr.  podcasts are titled Keeping the Faith. This series which centers on dealing with contemporary issues and criticisms of The Church.  We have other podcasts as well. Perhaps you would like to join us. Please nominate us, and please listen.  Thank you,     Scott Gordon President FairMormon    WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME. THANKS FOR LISTENING. The post Mormon Fair-Cast: Peoples Choice Podcast Awards appeared first on FAIR.

<a href="https://www.fairmormon.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Neds-Used-Car-Smile-Thumb.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Stop what you are doing – right now and do this. We really need you to do this. We need your help to get nominated again for the People’s Choice Podcast Award. In 2011 and in 2013 we made the list of nominations for our religious podcasts and in 2013 we won best religious podcast. We really appreciate your support on that. In 2012, we were beat out by an atheist group. We would rather that not happen again. In order for us to be nominated again, we need your help NOW. Time is very short. We need you to nominate us. We also need you to send this to your Facebook and Twitter. Spread the word! Tell your friends! Nominate the Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast for the People’s Choice Podcast Award. Go to this link: <a href="http://www.podcastawards.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.podcastawards.com/</a> Scroll down to “Religion Inspiration” Type in the following in the two boxes: Podcaster Name: Mormon Fair-Cast Podcast URL: <a href="http://blog.fairmormon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.fairmormon.org</a> Our Podcasts have several hosts and themes. They are as follows: Nick Galieti is our Podcast manager. He is the host for three podcasts: Front Page News is a new podcast series Nick does with Cassandra Hedelius. They review the previous week of The LDS Church and members in the press. The Articles Of Faith is a show where Nick interviews scholars and other notables. Rise Up Podcasts Nick gears toward the youth. Julianne Hatton does a podcast series called Faith and Reason. These are interviews with Mike Ash and his book on evidences of The Book of Mormon. Ned Scarisbrick does a podcast series titled The 4th Watch. It is based on the story of Jesus meeting his apostles while walking on the water during the 4th watch of night and keeping our focus on the Savior through the storms of life. Ned Scarisbrick does a second series titled Fair Issues. These podcasts are based on articles that support the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Steven Densley Jr.  podcasts are titled Keeping the Faith. This series which centers on dealing with contemporary issues and criticisms of The Church. We have other podcasts as well. Perhaps you would like to join us. Please nominate us, and please listen. Thank you,   Scott Gordon President FairMormon WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME. THANKS FOR LISTENING. The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/01/22/mormon-fair-cast-peoples-choice-podcast-awards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mormon Fair-Cast: Peoples Choice Podcast Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

Mormon Fair-Cast: Peoples Choice Podcast Awards

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review for the third week of January, 2015.  Here we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Front Page News Review is  hosted Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s top news stories: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/mormon-runs-site-faith-questions-faces-church-ouster-28253817 The Coming Crackdown on Mormon Liberals  http://www.worldreligionnews.com/issues/mormon-marriages-between-mixed-sexual-orientations-are-more-likely-to-end-in-divorce http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/19/china-savvy-tea-partyer-leads-house-panel-on-asia/ To Vote for FairMormon in the Podcast Awards follow these instructions: Visit www.podcastawards.com, and finding the “Religion Inspiration” category. Enter “Mormon Fair-Cast” under podcast name and blog.fairmormon.org as the url. The post FairMormon Front Page News Review Podcast #2 appeared first on FAIR.

Welcome to FairMormon’s Front Page News Review for the third week of January, 2015.  Here we provide context and analysis of the past week’s media coverage of Mormons and the LDS church. Front Page News Review is  hosted Nick Galieti and manager of the FairMormon Front Page news service, Cassandra Hedelius. We hope this will be an edifying and entertaining experience. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. This week’s top news stories: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fabcnews.go.com%2FHealth%2FwireStory%2Fmormon-runs-site-faith-questions-faces-church-ouster-28253817&amp;h=kAQEnWryS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/mormon-runs-site-faith-questions-faces-church-ouster-28253817</a> <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/01/19/the-coming-crackdown-on-mormon-liberals.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Coming Crackdown on Mormon Liberals </a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldreligionnews.com%2Fissues%2Fmormon-marriages-between-mixed-sexual-orientations-are-more-likely-to-end-in-divorce&amp;h=kAQEnWryS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.worldreligionnews.com/issues/mormon-marriages-between-mixed-sexual-orientations-are-more-likely-to-end-in-divorce</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.washingtontimes.com%2Fnews%2F2015%2Fjan%2F19%2Fchina-savvy-tea-partyer-leads-house-panel-on-asia%2F&amp;h=kAQEnWryS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jan/19/china-savvy-tea-partyer-leads-house-panel-on-asia/</a> To Vote for FairMormon in the Podcast Awards follow these instructions: Visit <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podcastawards.com%2F&amp;h=yAQGdFC1f&amp;enc=AZOfO8dbd8N9S0bYQGKE4jpT5TzlvX_mSPjuIcPkZ7YKA8w79OW21fDqHHAsQPYSkEG3DXTpp7It32-it-WjSTD4Hk9YhLJodBpMp2u5vkB4GIPT09-e-e7vUW4-Tcr6hMldnqTdgXy4XsZSWH6K3wYfYRW4e70yLhOxecCEv32U7Q&amp;s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.podcastawards.com</a>, and finding the “Religion Inspiration” category. Enter “Mormon Fair-Cast” under podcast name and <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.fairmormon.org%2F&amp;h=9AQFZVwHC&amp;enc=AZPQ_w1w8YpBki3Jght88lGk4f8opqPi1Wv8sysIAwiTw4D1rG_OHOZE3a0rVn7Ik-0jzKDZzEw1XmGKuuH3Eay-5Tc8eUSIuccxofOsgMOCzTna-iVVgbzQybkNJRFXkYwuFCFMzH6J8xQ_GZurhd75O8MFQSmYDV7fL8fnVBakFQ&amp;s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog.fairmormon.org</a> as the url. The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/01/21/fairmormon-front-page-news-review-podcast-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FairMormon Front Page News Review Podcast #2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

FairMormon Front Page News Review Podcast #2

FairMormon Front Page News Review is a weekly show where host Nick Galieti, and Cassandra Hedelius offer commentary and perspective on the top stories of the previous week’s news about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or issues surrounding its culture and membership. We address these news stories to answer critical opinions, or simply discuss the implications these stories might have in the ongoing public discourse. It is our hope to provide a weekly update and links to these stories. Over time the show will evolve and improve based on your feedback, so please, speak your mind, let us know what we are doing well, and what needs to change. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes under the name “Mormon FAIR-cast” OR on the Stitcher Smart Phone App. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Articles referenced in this week’s episode: http://www.newsweek.com/h-mitt-romney-considering-third-presidential-run-report-298322 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/arts/my-husbands-not-gay-a-special-set-in-mormon-utah-on-tlc.html http://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/mormons-and-muslims-south-park-and-charlie-hebdo-why-the-difference-33042/ http://www.sltrib.com/news/2040007-155/washington-insight-mormons-hold-outsized-share The post New Podcast! – Front Page News Review appeared first on FAIR.

FairMormon Front Page News Review is a weekly show where host Nick Galieti, and Cassandra Hedelius offer commentary and perspective on the top stories of the previous week’s news about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or issues surrounding its culture and membership. We address these news stories to answer critical opinions, or simply discuss the implications these stories might have in the ongoing public discourse. It is our hope to provide a weekly update and links to these stories. Over time the show will evolve and improve based on your feedback, so please, speak your mind, let us know what we are doing well, and what needs to change. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes under the name “Mormon FAIR-cast” OR on the Stitcher Smart Phone App. What we present is not to be understood as being the official position of FairMormon or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We speak for ourselves, and sometimes not even then. Articles referenced in this week’s episode: <a href="http://www.newsweek.com/h-mitt-romney-considering-third-presidential-run-report-298322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.newsweek.com/h-mitt-romney-considering-third-presidential-run-report-298322</a> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/arts/my-husbands-not-gay-a-special-set-in-mormon-utah-on-tlc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/arts/my-husbands-not-gay-a-special-set-in-mormon-utah-on-tlc.html</a> <a href="http://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/mormons-and-muslims-south-park-and-charlie-hebdo-why-the-difference-33042/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.commdiginews.com/politics-2/mormons-and-muslims-south-park-and-charlie-hebdo-why-the-difference-33042/</a> <a href="http://www.sltrib.com/news/2040007-155/washington-insight-mormons-hold-outsized-share" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sltrib.com/news/2040007-155/washington-insight-mormons-hold-outsized-share</a> The post <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/blog/2015/01/16/new-podcast-front-page-news-review" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Podcast! – Front Page News Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fairlatterdaysaints.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAIR</a>.

New Podcast! – Front Page News Review

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