Make adherence to the Word of Wisdom optional, Boil down temple-worthiness interviews to three questions, Swap out the narrow proclamation on the family for this different, more expansive proclamation, Apologize for policies and preachments of the past and present that were and are out of step with a loving God, more specifically, all aspects of racism, sexism and homophobia, Family is love without motive. Tough. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks. 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. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. Was it because, as a journalist, I couldnt endorse advertisers products on air? He was a top prospect, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive tackle who had been a high draft pick, selected despite previously sending letters to NFL clubs saying he would decline any invitation. And it was OK. All good. GordonMonson Hilarious! But it was published with him thinking he can be a standup comedian because Jane Fonda laughed at his jokes while filming 80 For Brady.. The report from the gossip site also claims Bradys push into standup comedy is a ploy to get his family back. Too often these leaders are thought of within the church as more than celebrities, as though they are if not deity, close to it. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. I too think its suspect. On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson passed away at 61. Radio is a fickle business. 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. An attempt by the powers-that-be to sanitize that or slant it or bottle it up would run counter to everything The Zone was meant to be, everything it should be, everything it was envisioned to be. Goodbye, Gordon Hayward, we hardly knew you. He didnt beat anybody over the head with his own personal, strident brand of righteousness, his higher standard. There was no sanctimony in his decision. GordonMonson He's asking for The Lord to give the ok for his personal sinful desires. GordonMonson He could have send a letter to the Q12, instead of whinnying on a leftist newspaper. 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. Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio. It was a bit rough around the edges. GordonMonson I like it GordonMonson Dont worry they only ex communicate women for having these kinds of ideas GordonMonson Or you could find faith that works for you. Eagle Scout. Gloss over it? (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. 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. Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. A cocksure host bet his life that BYU would lose to Oklahoma back in the day. Maybe it had always been that way an ongoing span of conclusions drawn by believers who within the context of a growing church sported different attitudes, disagreeing on how to properly interpret teachings and practice their faith. They each tells of young people experiencing very difficult times, some even life threatening events. What is that fascination exactly? Call it whatever you want, with or without the priesthood, but empower women. Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. David James and I made the cut that had Jazz ownership cede control of the radio network to KSL broadcasting management. He was a top prospect, a 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive tackle who had been a high draft pick, selected despite previously sending letters to NFL clubs saying he would decline any invitation. When The Zone was formed in 2001, it was done with one central governing principle preserving freedom to voice opinions, popular or unpopular, reverent or irreverent, about sports, about sports teams in this market, about coaches and players, about institutions of all kinds, and about other things, without boundaries. These guys did. The more sports talk around here, the better. Family is comfort. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. Gordon Monson: The real story of the real hope for 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. You didnt go on a mission? All sides of all topics? Thats an unfortunate emphasis on the wrong things. The show made money. GordonMonson Narrator: The members of the cult had different feelings about some of the membership requirements. His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? or superseded by additional information. And. Sports is usually a good. Records transfer requests should be done at the permission of the person. Not a prophet here, not officially, anyway. Austin knew sports better than Jake and GM and also was funny. 6-Call women, African Americans, and gay people into the 12. Gone would be sermons that are all delivered exactly the same, with the same tone and tenor, as though they were all written by the same person, without the slightest hint of individuality. Maybe some of this is already being addressed. Baseball Broadcasts Do Not Need Rules Analysts, Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage. That had a strong impact on me.. With current events being what they are, especially with the Jazz and their players at the center of so much attention, bits of politics did, as well. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. Bonneville is proud to partner with the Utah Jazz, and we are grateful for the trust the Jazz have placed in us with their radio assets, Darrell Brown, president of Bonneville, said in a statement. 2:472-Minute Listen. Look at everyone the same, treat all the same, do business with them the same. only for your personal, non-commercial use. Husband. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Let me represent those fifty people in the bar. It was many years ago when a talented BYU football player informed me and thereby the world that he would forgo playing in the NFL to teach math at a high school. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. For good reason, more than the listening audience will ever realize, he is known as the Godfather in radio circles. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Female missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cheer for entries in the Days of '47 Parade, in Salt Lake City, on Friday, July 23, 2021. But managed and operated by Bonneville/KSL. Maybe some of it never will be. It was 20 years ago this fall that Craig Bolerjack and I huddled up to discuss the birth of a new sports-talk radio station in Salt Lake City. Sports, sports, sports. Hello! The radio talent in this state seems to just move from station to. Click here to read Gordon full article. As a part of my work for the station, there was an arrangement not to censor or pressure me in any way, to not attempt to change or steer my opinions, or hinder or punish me on any issue, whether that commentary was in print or on the air. For sure, this wasn't the first time for such an occurrence and it won't be the last. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. All posts are copyrighted by their author. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies-. From the General Handbook of the church: As used here,apostasyrefers to a member engaging in any of the following: * Repeatedly acting in clear and deliberate public opposition to the Church, its doctrine, its policies, or its leaders, * Persisting in teaching as Church doctrine what is not Church doctrine after being corrected by the bishop or stake president, * Showing a pattern of intentionally working to weaken the faith and activity of Church members. - Doctrine and Covenants 17, "And they were strict to observe that there should be no iniquity among them; and whoso was found to commit iniquity, and three witnesses of the church did condemn them before the elders, and if they repented not, and confessed not, their names were blotted out, and they were not numbered among the people of Christ." Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately. Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. (Russell M., call me anytime. Get ready for more Ute coverage. All others make their own choices, according to their personal inspiration. 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. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. GordonMonson amen, and AMEN! Maybe Gordo can comment on that? Forgiveness can come quickly, a good spirit, too, especially when the desire is there for diligent, good works. GORDON MONSON hosts The Big Show with Jake Scott weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. on 97.5 FM and 1280 AM The Zone. 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. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Miller Co. signed a contract. Please dont try to change them. We were all pirates on an unpredictable ship, part of a general pattern of controlled chaos, with all the attendant foibles and shenanigans and fun, but also responsible reporting and sometimes brilliant, sometimes idiotic discussion and commentary. The mission experience can be a heavenly thing for some people, and for others it can be hellish especially when they are pushed and pulled into it. BIG XII Coug. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. /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. For undisclosed reasons, Monson was let go in the transaction. Let women wear what they want to wear, including pants to church meetings, if it makes them feel better about themselves, and urge the men to keep their thoughts in the right place. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson outlines 20 changes he would like to see made in his faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When seeking a job, share with your potential employer your desire to attend your Sunday meetings and keep the Sabbath day holy. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. Information in the story may be outdated Its the type of love that makes us feel at home no matter where we are. Mens basketball games will be split between KFAN and KTLK. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. By the way, which is unhealthier banned coffee or permissible energy drinks that simultaneously spin the body and blow the mind in a thousand different directions? For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. All rights reserved. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. This is where the discussion here separates from poor me and turns to a much more important matter open reporting and free commentary in this town and state that is not controlled or swayed by a dominant overlord. Its unquestionably showing up through the calmness and the chaos. A lot of members seem to miss this one, finding it a duty to be their brothers or sisters keeper, finding it more important to herd the flock in line, rather than caring, loving, supporting one another in a world that can, at times, already be brutal enough. Its fighting hard, but loving harder. Head Topics, publish breaking news of all around the world. He also made a lot of money in the sale to the. Sounds like a cull is happening. Family is forever.. From this vantage point, it's clear to see. Maybe a shout here and there. Monson was caught up in a business decision between the Jazz and Bonneville International Corp., which will manage the daily operations of The Zone Sports Network (97.5 FM and 1280 AM). Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Hunter. But KSL, in this specific case, absorbed my brothers and sisters, my longtime partners, my friends. 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. Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. 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. Latter-Day Saint. Enlarge your audience. On Friday, he used his column in the Salt Lake Tribune to say goodbye to the station he helped launch and give the new bosses a message. - Gordon Monson. GordonMonson Even with those changes its still coo-coo land crazy. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. Its seeing each others jagged edges, but choosing never to look away. Oh, well. It's about what could and maybe should have happened off it. Family is beauty and madness intertwined our storm and shield all at once. Went to a church service the other day where a young man was speaking at the pulpit who had started out on a mission, but months in had guilty feelings about certain things he had done before leaving, was sent home for six months to repent and was now about to head back out to finish his service. I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. It was that he didnt want to play on Sundays. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Larry and Gail Miller watch a game with Gordon Monson in 2007. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the Salt Lake market. Over a period of time, the Jazzs agreement with KFAN ended and LHM Sports and Entertainment went ahead and bought our signals and reunited much of the old crew, blending it with the new, including on-air talents like Spence Checketts, Riley Jensen, Tony Parks and producers such as Lloyd Cole and Austin Horton and Jake Hatch. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson, left, and Kevin Graham on the air in 2007. GordonMonson Add in allowing for the punching of deznat members, and you got my vote. While one family might avoid watching television, another might see gathering around the TV for a movie or a sporting event or any other kind of entertainment as a fine family activity. I'm surprised people still spend meaningful time listening to radio, I thought Gunther and Sean O'Connell were the most entertaining and got canned. Gordon Monson laid off from 1280. I'm the Executive Producer of "The Big Show with Spence Checketts & Gordon Monson," #1 rated sports radio show in Utah, on the radio home of the Utah Jazz, The Zone Sports Network. Just ask around.Donate more if you feel so inspired, but you dont have to do so in the name of good and Godliness.Drop the specific details and lose the personal confessions that should be left between each individual and God himself not an ecclesiastical leader who two or three years from now will transform back to the schlub who lives next door to you and your family. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. Some people say they want nothing but sports. So what. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? Forum Moderator. He talked further about the blessings from heaven promised in other scriptural passages to those who remembered well, eternal blessings that would blow away earthly monetary gain. This archived news story is available Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. There arent enough truthful, independent, diverse voices amplified in our community. Check out our facebook forum where we discuss ideas that shape ourworld. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. This goes for adults and children in friendships and relationships of every kind. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Whether those women have the priesthood or not, they should be allowed a berth as wide as the men when it comes to church leadership and decision-making. Ill never forget the reaction to that news when my column was published in The Salt Lake Tribune back in the mid-1990s. (Lynne Sladky | AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Miami. Under the Queer Polygamy model, plural marriage may include multi-gendered partnerships, such as sealings among sister-wives that may or may not allow sexual relations between them. Boxer. Family is potential without pressure. Heres what would be much better: For them to be known for their charity, for their Christlike acts, for their contributions to society. The closest he ever came to preachment was when he said: Anybody who claims to be a Christian has to have some thought about the Ten Commandments. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies- true story). You also can support us with a donation at Patreon.com/mormonland, where you can access gifts and transcripts of our Mormon Land podcasts.]. Maybe, say, two strong contributions per month. It may be a wine bar, but a bar nonetheless!. People sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Since I was also a columnist for The Tribune, with strict journalistic rules to follow, working simultaneously now for a station owned by the Jazz, a team I covered and opined about for the paper, there had to be hands-off orders to follow. They can wear a beard or long hair or flowing robes. Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies- true story). Get rid of the fascination with the female form and making sure it is covered up. Too bad for him. Can someone summarize in comments please. 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. Monson also hosts "The Dori Monson Show" on Seattle's KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, which includes a weekly interview with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. .GordonMonson: This lifelong Latter-day Saint has 20 ideas for things he would change about the church, on the Word of Wisdom, tithing, full-time missions, how female members are treated, and more. (Had to get one sports reference in here. The three separate stories entertain you with realistic experiences that could happen to anyone of us. In some form or fashion, he has played a part in contributing to the employment of many on-air talent and producers across multiple stations. For. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. I'll eat a bowl of frosted flakes now in memory of his hair. 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? Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Along the way, it changed ownership and ultimately was purchased by Jazz's Larry H. Miller group. Did Christ himself sip a little wine? Its who these guys are. Press J to jump to the feed. I worked in Utah radio long enough to know that people get fired all of the time. The upside to this specific story was the manner in which the player went about his business. Make sure thats a reality, that they not only are fully aware of that, but make sure they know God is fully aware of it, too. Monsons partner, Jake Scott was not reportedly amongst the cuts. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. Five years after that football player made his own decision, I visited him in his classroom, where he was teaching a bunch of 16- and 17-year-olds the finer points of algebra. Its nurturing each others strengths while embracing the weaknesses. Those are my guys over there, too. Bonneville sees the cost of Gordon Monson and decided they'll make more money without him. All rights reserved. For a faith that wants to be seen, in a very literal sense, as the true Church of Christ, the question must be asked: What is it actually known as? You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? But in a complex world, doing so is impossible, and its also irresponsible. Too many women of all ages within the confines of the idea that the body is a temple are made to feel shameful for those temples, which, ironically enough, brings additional emphasis on and attention to the bodies that church teachings are attempting to cloak. iHeart Minneapolis has been an outstanding partner, and were pleased to secure a multi-year extension with Greg and his team, knowing theyll continue to provide best-in-class opportunities for fans to follow the Gophers, Gopher Sports Properties VP/GM Greg Gerlach added. 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. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. You know, lets change the catch rule! In pink tops and white pants, women celebrate free period products becoming available in Utahs state buildings, Proposal to boost Utah bar licenses gets smaller with another round of cuts by lawmakers, Moab, Park City cry foul as Utah lawmakers target rules for vacation homes. Thats the way it should be, would be here. 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. A laugh a minute. Make it fun, make it entertaining, make it informative, make it daring, make it bold, make it honest, make it fearless, fill it with strong opinion, with the opinion of listeners and with our own opinions, the opinions of pirates. deductible, Report a missed paper by emailingsubscribe@sltrib.comor calling801-237-2900, For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support801-237-2900or emailsubscribe@sltrib.com. As of immediately? Things he thinks leaders should change. Many agree; many disagree, but Gordon has always believed discussion is the path to a solution.". without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column. He said: None of our guys asked me to come on. GordonMonson Kudos for ideas -reality checks really - that r long overdue. Will church-owned KSL celebrate critical thinking about sports and other topics, too? Additional visits and contributions from Bolerjack and David Locke and a thousand guests made up a mix that provided some of the best sports talk ever in Salt Lake radio. Larry always showed up in person, ready to talk, ready to share information, ready to argue, ready to brawl, if thats what the issue of the day called for. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. Estimated read time: 3-4 They can be Republican, Democrat, conservative, progressive, outgoing, reserved, refined or rugged. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. GordonMonson This lifelong member should just leave the Mormon church until they can prove, using non-Mormon sources, that Reformed Egyptian was ever a real language GordonMonson Liked the article. Miller's group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. Gordon Ramsay shows off buff body as he ditches shirt on Maldives beach holidayFans were impressed by chef Gordon Ramsay's 'ripped' physique after he shared photos of himself on holiday with his son. OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. It's worth reading in depth. 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.
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