Thinker. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. I'll eat a bowl of frosted flakes now in memory of his hair. 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. They could be good, famous examples and missionaries for their church, stirring interest in matters of faith while suiting up and knocking the snot out of opponents on the Sabbath. But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people (3Nephi 18:31). The Savior taught the Nephites that they should continue to minister to a person who has sinned. Something that would be, with any luck, not seen as blasphemous or as an excuse to have me banned from a faith I believe in as it is, chucked out of a church I revere and of which I am happily a lifelong member. Its fighting hard, but loving harder. 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. They straight handed us an entire station the one the Beach Boys sang about in their song Salt Lake City and told us to build it from the ground up. Take it from someone who was there when the thing was born, when it spoke its first words, when it took its first calls, when it informed and entertained and angered its first listeners and made its first audiences laugh. Things he thinks leaders should change. Records transfer requests should be done at the permission of the person. Time. Gordon Monson's Tribune article - A Mormon 'Martin Luther' moment GordonMonson He could have send a letter to the Q12, instead of whinnying on a leftist newspaper. 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. They each tells of young people experiencing very difficult times, some even life threatening events. Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. 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. Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?". Its funny, Im laughing at it, but it cannot be real. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. That station was what became 1280 AM The Zone, later adding 97.5 FM The Zone. Its not a fictious site. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Brigham Young University Athletics. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. Not a rebel. 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. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. Forgiveness can come quickly, a good spirit, too, especially when the desire is there for diligent, good works. Same with going for a walk, or not going for a walk. Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. 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. As far as radio goes, the time has passed Gordon by. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. what can we change about our inherently fundamentalist beliefs and ideologies to appeal to a younger marketplace and modern consumers? , Gordon Monson: Utah ends a season filled with victory with a hurtful defeat in the Rose BowlThere 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. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. Call it whatever you want, with or without the priesthood, but empower women. or superseded by additional information. 55K Views 28 Retweets 21 Quote Tweets 328 Likes Kyle Van Noy Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. 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. Along the way, it changed ownership and ultimately was purchased by Jazz's Larry H. Miller group. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. 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. Miller Co. signed a contract. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" was unveiled in September 1995. Some people say they want nothing but sports. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the . He, along with David James, are on the air Monday-Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Utah State belongs on BYU schedule going forward, Patrick Kinahan: Utah State belongs on BYU schedule going forward, Patrick Kinahan: Time comes for Utah to blow off quick fix at quarterback, Patrick Kinahan: Exploding interest in Sitake may open BYU's coffers, Simone Fontecchio is hopeful hot shooting game is 'not a one night stand', Utah Valley's outright WAC championship didn't earn top seed in Vegas. Maybe an occasional palm to the forehead. This archived news story is available Many agree; many disagree, but Gordon has always believed discussion is the path to a solution.". 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. It was intriguing, seeing that huge human, his arms spilling out of his shirt like branches out of the trunk of a tree, a man built to play football, in front of his students, scratching out numbers and equations on the board like any other Ms. Fuddpucker or Mr. Offerblach, asking Billy and Suzy questions about some basic formula. He was a home but he, Never good for someone to lose a job, glad he still can write to support himself. Six Sigma Black Belt. One host told a caller making racist comments to take the white hood off. Others went after coaches who mistreated their players. Patrick Kinahan: Utah sports radio loses legendary host "Let the residue of the elders watch over the churches, and declare the word in the regions round about them; and let them labor with their own hands that there be no idolatry nor wickedness practiced. Bonneville also agreed to simulcast Utah Jazz games on KSL News Radio. He broke rule #1: 1. "What some readers and listeners don't know, he's a dedicated friend to many he truly cares. KSL had long been rumored to covet what we built at 97.5 and 1280, wanting to solidify its connection to the Jazz and to build its own sports media empire. Nice of you to show up. But KSL, in this specific case, absorbed my brothers and sisters, my longtime partners, my friends. Mental health should and would be hugely considered here, as would earnest desire. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Before and after the Miller Family sold the Jazz and the station in separate deals to Ryan Smith, the overall spirit of the station remained. 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. All rights reserved. Patbagley GordonMonson They probably will. It is for discussions centered around agreements, disagreements, and observations about any of the institutional churches and their leaders, conduct, business dealings, teachings, rituals, and practices. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. He told Dan Patrick that he wants to be the voice of fans and help shape the rules of the game to reflect what people can see with their own two eyes. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. Ill go on writing my column here, loving the written word, same as it ever was, for a while yet. He made his choice for himself, for his family, for his life, for nobody else. 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. 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? 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. Family is potential without pressure. But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. A few high-profile ones had whispered that they had received approval by top church leaders to do so. - Moroni 6 "And, he's a deep thinker, pushing the envelope with commentary that allows the reader or listener to think outside the box. Against our old employer, the station that dumped Boler and me, ratings were considerably higher on our side, advertising sales were more lucrative, listenership was more vast, more loyal. It would have been decent, after nearly 30 years on the air, for KSL to allow me to do so. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. Would have come with it. 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. His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? Gordon Monson is a Mormon sports writer for the Salt Lake Tribune (a publication started by the Godbeites to attack church leaders and policies-. The stations but not really that fired me last Thursday, or no, that were letting me go, or not taking me with.. Its nurturing each others strengths while embracing the weaknesses. BIG XII Coug. All others make their own choices, according to their personal inspiration. He also works in gameday communications for FC Cincinnati and additionally contributes to the AllBengals blog for Sports Illustrated. Thats the way it should be, would be here. That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. They are in a circle the wagons mood. I know, I know, I still look and sound young, charming and energetic, and oh-so handsome, but I didnt and wasnt and Im not. that needs to change. BYU-H Alumni. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. 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. It might be hard. (Its something I read on a wall somewhere written by someone at some time for families everywhere): Family is love without motive. As of immediately? It was a bit rough around the edges. All sides of all topics? Monson: BYU should offer an open hand, not a clenched fist Gordon Monson: Remember the Sabbath day - The Salt Lake Tribune THat station sucks. 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. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. Time. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. Add in isolating these missionaries from family and friends, from normal emotional support, and expecting them to teach people about a gospel that might be strange to those people, hoping to change their beliefs and their lives, is a big, big ask. Is Dori Monson Dead? What Happened To Dori Monson? Can someone summarize in comments please. Part of his uniqueness. 9/30/21 2:08pm. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. He told Rich Eisen that he recently had a conversation with his wife saying that he needed a new crusade in life. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this manner, false and vain and foolish doctrines (2 Nephi 28:8-9), "I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed. Some readers couldnt believe what the mountain of a man was doing. They know who they are. Maybe some of this is already being addressed. It would be a good idea to extinguish negative feelings, as well as feelings of inferiority or superiority for having done this or that or not having done this or that. For. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. One host, after losing a bet, incorrectly predicting that Utah would lose to BYU in the big rivalry game, had to dress as a Cougarette and read a poem in front of the entire Utes team, everybody busting their guts laughing. But, here are his "20 Theses" he's virtually "nailed" to the Church door today. In June 1964, James Brock dumped acid into the water at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. 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. Somebody should represent the fan. Dan Patrick liked the idea. Thank you for supporting local journalism. Would also add - stop transferring people's membership if they haven't asked for them to be transferred. GordonMonson Narrator: The members of the cult had different feelings about some of the membership requirements. All that is a lot to handle. Bonneville sees the cost of Gordon Monson and decided they'll make more money without him. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. 6-Call women, African Americans, and gay people into the 12. 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). Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. When his lieutenants asked him what on Gods green earth he was doing, coming on a show with the other guys, he uttered the essence of what our station was about. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. A manager informed Boler and me of that decision minutes before we went on the air for our last show. 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. OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. Millers group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. 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. Ignore it? Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson was ousted from his spot on The Zone's afternoon drive time show after 20 years behind the mic. I worked in Utah radio long enough to know that people get fired all of the time. only for your personal, non-commercial use. When there are a hundred billion or hundreds of billions of dollars in that portfolio, doesnt requiring for good standing a 10% contribution seem a bit heavy, asking people to pull that out of their relatively sparse pay? "He saved my job on multiple occasions, and I have always relied on his advice whether it was about radio, sports, or just life in general.". Everyone freaked out that the Mormons would cancel the show. Are you honest? 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. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Maybe doctrine will change, maybe it will never change. Its seeing each others jagged edges, but choosing never to look away. Its believing in each other with such conviction it ignites courage and confidence, awakening the space for true potential to rise. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the . Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. I hope he finds something new. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. Nah, I would have left anyway, but I'd have left with some measure of respect for the CJCLDS if you were in charge. TempeCoug. - Gordon Monson. - 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. Austin Horton - Radio Host - The Zone Sports Network | LinkedIn Amirite or amiwrong? Sports is usually a good. He knows he could be next. His students seemed happy. He didnt own 1320 KFAN, but the Jazz had an operating agreement with it. According to church doctrine, Satan wanted to take agency away and force everyone to do everything just one way. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. Sounds like a cull is happening. Look at everyone the same, treat all the same, do business with them the same. For undisclosed reasons, Monson was let go in the transaction. I had a seminary teacher once who informed everyone in attendance that turning on a sprinkler to water the lawn on the Sabbath was sinful. One bit of advice: Let faith bridge your own gaps. 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. But managed and operated by Bonneville/KSL. Whether those views are beautiful or blistering, popular or painful, convivial or controversial, easy on the ears or hard to hear. When the Cougars won, he did not follow through, thankfully. Mens basketball games will be split between KFAN and KTLK. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. He was with family at the time of his passing. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. No, it should be so what. Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately. (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. Let others know what your standards are so they can support you. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. "- Doctrine and Covenants 52. They, too, are imperfect. The scriptures speak a lot about the importance of the Sabbath day, the promises to those who obey that commandment are real and powerful. This book, "The Daughter," is her version of the story in the Fascination With Life series in the first book, "The Longest Five Minutes." That was the first book in this series. Broadcaster Dori Monson suspended from Seattle Seahawks' radio shows Through numerous station and personnel changes, Gordon Monson has been a staple across various radio parts. Perhaps youve noticed. The Golden Gophers have a new deal with iHeartMedia. 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. GordonMonson team, our membership numbers are running low. or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? 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. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. The more sports talk around here, the better. GordonMonson Gordos membership. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. To find solutions through discussion. Boxer. What do you do when Luke Staley, one of the Cougars all-time football greats, wants his jersey number taken off LaVell Edwards Stadium because of concerns over the enforcement of the Honor Code and LGBTQ issues at BYU? Not the real you. 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. So what. How dare they? 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). By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. I wonder if he was suddenly let go without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column in response to Hollands BYU speech. Can one spiritually dip his or her toes in a pool while talking with friends, but not slip in for a swim? Do you really think Christ expects the holders of his priesthood to sacrifice? There's not a lot of on air talent in this market. 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. He's there, you can count on it always. He said: None of our guys asked me to come on. A couple of things: When a kid finds himself in that circumstance, why would he be sent home to gain his forgiveness? 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. 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. With tender feelings we announce that Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died this evening at 10:01 pm in his home in Salt Lake City. 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. Was it because I had recently written a column criticizing church leader Jeffrey Holland for a speech he gave at BYU and someone somewhere wanted to avoid a difficult explanation for having a host on the air who would do such a thing? Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. They are the on-air, microphone-toting, talking pirates minus one who walked the plank. Just a theory. 9/30/21 2:08pm. Editors note This column is available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers only. And it was OK. All good. Thats an unfortunate emphasis on the wrong things. Maybe Gordo can comment on that? Thats a gigantic point that I already mentioned and will hammer, again and again, because of its importance. Not on the show today? 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. 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. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight.

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