Same with going for a walk, or not going for a walk. He said: None of our guys asked me to come on. He was with family at the time of his passing. Well that quote is not in the scriptures lets see what the actual scriptures say: "The teachers duty is to watch over the church always, and be with and strengthen them; And see that there is no iniquity in the church, neither hardness with each other, neither lying, backbiting, nor evil speaking; And see that the church meet together often, and also see that all the members do their duty." for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. The upside to this specific story was the manner in which the player went about his business. Puritanism or Victorian, or both? For sure, this wasn't the first time for such an occurrence and it won't be the last. BIG XII Coug. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. OK, so Im judging others who judge. The article was published for subscribers only so there's a paywall. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. Is a walk around the neighborhood OK, but a hike in the mountains not OK? All that is a lot to handle. minutes. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. Time. 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. 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. 12. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. Please forgive the personal tone of all this. He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. They are a somewhat reputable gossip site. In what is commonplace in the business, one day Monson was doing his daily afternoon show with Jake Scott on The Zone Sports Network and then, to much surprise, he was gone from the airwaves. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. And when women fall short of complete and perfect obedience, treat them with the same kindness and respect with and by which men are treated. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. Something mostly outside my normal sphere of writing. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. People 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. Things he thinks leaders should change. (There are more stories to tell, really fantastic stuff, and at some point in the future, I will write them.). Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . That goes for everybody, not just exempted celebrity members who can make millions of dollars in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, EIEIO, and coaches and athletes at BYU who may not actually presently play games on Sunday in front of the public but who plan and prepare and watch film for the coming weeks opponent in private. Maybe some of it never will be. 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). sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Also if family is defined as "love without motive, love without conditions", I wonder if or why he would oppose queer polygamy advocates like fellow member of the church Blaire Ostler who makes that exact same argument to support bringing back polygamy, but a more "expansive" polygamy. How dare they? 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. 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. The two things we wanted to avoid: cheap shots and cheerleading. only for your personal, non-commercial use. 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. 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. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Ralphie, the seemingly unadoptable French bulldog from upstate New York, is making progress in his intensive training program, according to his shelter. Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson was ousted from his spot on The Zone's afternoon drive time show after 20 years behind the mic. A couple of things: When a kid finds himself in that circumstance, why would he be sent home to gain his forgiveness? So what - Gordon Monson. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 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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Along with current Jazz television broadcaster Craig Bolerjack, after being let go at the now-defunct KFAN, Monson helped create the original 1280 The Zone in 2001. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. But requiring missionaries to sport a monolithic look might not always be the right move. Not that hard is universally bad. For all the bravado and strong opinions, as Bolerjack states, above all Monson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Forum Moderator. In a deal made with the Jazz, there was an interloper on the scene. And then the steady climb. So the station powered on: Speak your mind, deal with the consequences for or against, positive or negative from listeners and advertisers. 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.. When the Jazz took over ownership of the stations nine years ago, and ever since, managers with the team had always been fair to me, even though I likely ticked them off regularly, and there are many good people in that organization, top to bottom, who I respect. 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. Donate more if you feel so inspired, but you dont have to do so in the name of good and godliness. His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. Ignore it? 2:472-Minute Listen. Its challenging mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Life is sooo much better. But, here are his "20 Theses" he's virtually "nailed" to the Church door today. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. I hope he finds something new. - Queer Mormon Theology by Blaire Ostler, A recent quote I read: Theres no commandment that commands anyone to make sure other people keep commandments. - Gordon Monson. Would have come with it. It would have been decent, after nearly 30 years on the air, for KSL to allow me to do so. TempeCoug. . The only allowable exception here would be if thats the way said leaders spouse addresses him or her around the house. 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. I hope Mitch Harper can get a show. 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. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. 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. All others make their own choices, according to their personal inspiration. As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other peoples jobs, but ultimately I could not save my own. All posts are copyrighted by their author. Again, not saying church members dont already do those acts of giving and kindness, but what I am saying is, if some behavior must be made mandatory, make it service to humankind. Editor's note: President Thomas S. Monson passed away January 2, 2018. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. Not a rebel. Why couldnt he gain that forgiveness without being sent home for what amounts to a Walk of Shame in front of family, friends and fellow members before earning his way back out to donate his time as a church volunteer? /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. 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 . Then came Thursday of last week, when word rolled out that KSL had taken over the station, had been ceded control of the station, and that Austin Horton, a terrific producer, and I were casualties. 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. Austin knew sports better than Jake and GM and also was funny. Management at the station previously had promised to increase our pay, not decrease it or eliminate it altogether and thereby eliminate us. There was a complication in that mixing. Monson, who had been co-hosting the afternoon show on The Zone alongside Jake Scott, co-founded the independent station with Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Too often these leaders are thought of within the church as more than celebrities, as though they are if not deity, close to it. As a friend, speaking from personal experience, nobody is more loyal. He can move in with Tanner in PDX. 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. And for others, it can mess them up, causing in them a negative feeling toward the church, with the pressure it exerts for them, whether theyre capable of it or not, to fulfill, in the case of males, their priesthood duty, and for females, to reach a lofty standard of Latter-day Saint rite of passage. "- Doctrine and Covenants 52. Father. Theres a place for cleanliness and hygiene when it comes to presenting oneself as a messenger from God. 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. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. And, yes, he is LDS. I didn't realize the Tribune had a satire column! Honestly, it's really creepy when this has happened to me over the last 20+ yrs. 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. Gordon was compensated greatly. Try riding around on a bike all day, day after day, in a suit and tie, winter and summer, handing out copies of the Book of Mormon, pouring heart and soul into the endeavor. They do not. If you sell your radio station, you will probably get fired from it if you arent very good. Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. Its a wonderful chance for growth and maturation for some. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. 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. Some students laughed out loud at that. Did Christ himself sip a little wine? GordonMonson Narrator: The members of the cult had different feelings about some of the membership requirements. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. TempeCoug. Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately. 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). 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. Miller Co. signed a contract. Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. If a man is married to two women and the women are bisexual, they may choose to be sealed to each other and have a romantic and sexual relationship with each other as well as with their common husband." Sending young people on an extended unpaid, nonvacation to a place not of their choice is an intense deal, almost always, particularly when it includes landing in some foreign country, speaking a different language, surrounded by strangers, living in a jungle hut, eating different foods, often being under the supervision of other young people who may or may not know what theyre doing when it comes to helping one another, giving proper advice and guidance, and enforcing mission rules. Monson, who had been co-hosting the afternoon show on The Zone alongside Jake Scott, co-founded the independent station with Utah Jazz TV voice Craig Bolerjack. Women arent ornaments to be properly covered or shined or kept, rather they are strong individuals who should think and decide for themselves. All sides of all topics? Get ready for more Ute coverage. 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. No, youre not. The answer is BYU. The Savior taught the Nephites that they should continue to minister to a person who has sinned. Bonneville sees the cost of Gordon Monson and decided they'll make more money without him. Probably true. 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. Who do we want to replace those that leave the Zone/97.5? There arent enough truthful, independent, diverse voices amplified in our community. It came from a gossip site that said Tom Brady is pushing back the start of his TV career until the fall of 2024 because Tom Brady wants to begin a career in standup comedythis is Radar Online. David James and I made the cut that had Jazz ownership cede control of the radio network to KSL broadcasting management. What is that fascination exactly? Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Not a prophet here, not officially, anyway. 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. Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?". As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. I don't feel comfortable copying and pasting the entire article. Our two companies are uniquely aligned, sharing deep roots in Utah and a focus on serving local audiences with a commitment to high-quality content and operations.. 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. That was Jackson Guild's version of what happened during and after the natural. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) I too think its suspect. Just a believer looking for a slightly better way. Move music is everything, 6 people arrested following drive-by shooting in Iron County, 27% of Utah students are chronically absent. Another host did have to apologize for taking his play-role too far into the realm of the inappropriate. The vast mayhem in and around sports, in the middle of that sloppy intersection where athletics sometimes collides with religion and pop culture and politics and open opinion, where no cow, no nothing, is sacred or sanctimonious, thats more than just the code by which The Zone lives. That station was what became 1280 AM The Zone, later adding 97.5 FM The Zone. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. 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? In typical cases such as these in radio, most do but rarely get it. without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column. Its funny, Im laughing at it, but it cannot be real. Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. 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By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. when people say he is loadedhow much is loaded. 9/30/21 2:08pm. Its relentless support through the highs and the lows. "As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other people's jobs, but .

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