Too often these leaders are thought of within the church as more than celebrities, as though they are if not deity, close to it. And it was OK. All good. He broke rule #1: 1. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. Those are my guys over there, too. A laugh a minute. The NFLs competition committee has already held two meetings this week in Indianapolis ahead of the start of the NFL Scouting Combine. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. 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. They each tells of young people experiencing very difficult times, some even life threatening events. With control over programming decisions, The Salt Lake Tribune reports that KSL has cut ties with longtime radio host Gordon Monson, also a columnist for the Tribune, who helped start The Zone in . - Moroni 6 One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. 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. For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 The Zone. Get ready for more Ute coverage. 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. It would also be a better look for the church overall, given the immense stock and investment portfolio the organization has. All rights reserved. Some students laughed out loud at that. 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. - 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." He had served as a Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church since November 10, 1985. Husband. This site is not affiliated with 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. Reading or replaying the story in its Are you honest? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Ralphie, the seemingly unadoptable French bulldog from upstate New York, is making progress in his intensive training program, according to his shelter. 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. Nice of you to show up. It wasnt so much that he loved algebra or geometry or trigonometry or the confines of the classroom. Information in the story may be outdated Inter-Faith Advocate. 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. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. Just a believer looking for a slightly better way. But with modern economics being what they are for most hardworking members everywhere, the strain and stress put upon believers who just want a certain quality of life would be lowered. Don't cry for Monson, he is quite well off and still writes for that garbage rag, Whatever happened to the former Ute player Kyle Gunther? 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. it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. The radio talent in this state seems to just move from station to. In one church manual, targeted toward young people, which appeared to be official, it read as follows: Sunday is not a day for shopping, recreation or athletic events. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? They are in a circle the wagons mood. "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 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. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. GordonMonson The fact that this needs such an overhaul to me is an indication that it is not the word of a God. Family is constant. 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. Some folks need to be encouraged that, yes, they are capable of doing things they might think they are incapable of doing. Im rooting for them. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. Its love without conditions. All the shows filled by talented hosts such as David James and Patrick Kinahan, Ian Furness, Ryan Hatch, John Lund, Sean OConnell, Hans Olsen, Alema Harrington, Pace Mannion, Bolerjack, Scott Garrard, Kevin Graham, Jake Scott, Kyle Gunther, Jan Jorgensen, and a slew of others were successes. Gordon was compensated greatly. Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. When I kept reading it thinking This cant be true, this cant be true, I started thinking to myself I hope its truehes going to suck, and its gonna be so funny. 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. Enlarge your audience. He said: None of our guys asked me to come on. Wouldnt serving as a hardworking missionary be the best way to repent? /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. 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. When seeking a job, share with your potential employer your desire to attend your Sunday meetings and keep the Sabbath day holy. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. 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. All rights reserved. Can one spiritually dip his or her toes in a pool while talking with friends, but not slip in for a swim? ), Donate to the newsroom now. That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. 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. New pill cuts cholesterol, heart attacks. Trapper. OK, so Im judging others who judge. As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. Probably true. Theres a place for cleanliness and hygiene when it comes to presenting oneself as a messenger from God. 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. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. 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 a shout here and there. Would have come with it. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. There's not a lot of on air talent in this market. The Tribune is also reporting that other radio producers were let go as part of the transition to Bonneville. According to church doctrine, Satan wanted to take agency away and force everyone to do everything just one way. Russ Heltman is a daily news writer for BSM. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. Life is sooo much better. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. And, yes, he is LDS. No legitimate sports-talk station should shy away from such matters. Roberts then argued that Bradys history of appearing in movies is much different from doing standup comedy, but added hed still like to see the seven-time Super Bowl winner make the attempt, but for the wrong reasons. Because of the "QB's go to Utah to die" article? He is at home commenting on what takes place on basketball . Donate to the newsroom now. Its funny, Im laughing at it, but it cannot be real. Id like to be wealthy as much as the next guy. TempeCoug. 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. Eagle Scout. Family is comfort. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. All topics? GORDON MONSON hosts "The Gordon Monson Show" weekdays from 2-6 p.m. on 104.7 FM/1280 AM . Boxer. Give the OK for playing and working in sports on Sunday. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. 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. Please forgive the personal tone of all this. Patbagley GordonMonson They probably will. when people say he is loadedhow much is loaded. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. And then the steady climb. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Relief Society choir from stakes in Summit and Wasatch counties performs at the General Women's Session of the 187th Semiannual General Conference of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017. He was a fervent believer, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who had made a habit of scripture study and, in this particular case, he was following with strict interpretation and adherence to what he had read. Even if Monson has broadcast his last show, his sports radio legacy will live on for several years. Puritanism or Victorian, or both? GordonMonson When you have members in developing countries selling their gold teeth to go to your temple while your church sits on BILLIONS how can you see it as anything but corrupt and a cult? GordonMonson This was a really great article! Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson was ousted from his spot on The Zone's afternoon drive time show after 20 years behind the mic. GordonMonson Gordos membership. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The father of five daughters, he served a mission in Germany and today, in fact, is a member of his stake high council. From this vantage point, it's clear to see. We might be wrong sometimes, and we knew that up front. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Is this a health issue or a strict control-and-obedience deal? Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. They can express themselves and dress however they feel comfortable dressing, style their hair however they want, sport tattoos if they want, have piercings if they want, express themselves as they see fit. 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. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson, left, and Kevin Graham on the air in 2007. 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." Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other peoples jobs, but ultimately I could not save my own. 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. Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. 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. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. Maybe doctrine will change, maybe it will never change. His students seemed happy. But I sincerely hope they let the voices on air do what great on-air voices do best say whatever is on their minds, whether those spoken words, in or out of sports, fall in favor of established institutions, teams, schools, clubs and churches, or not. But in a complex world, doing so is impossible, and its also irresponsible. His humor may catch you off guard, but he loves to see and hear people laugh. Not completely sure where or how this tradition started, every general authority needing an initial somewhere in his name, but, please, let it stop. KSL took over the zone? /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. 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. 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. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. 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? Cover it up? Hopefully people here do not kick a guy when he is already down, Even if financially ok, gotta be a big blow to your ego/confidence to know that, Poor guy on the air sounds like he's forcing back tears talking about it. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. If there are fifty people in a bar and they can tell its a catch, lets change the catch rule. They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. He is still with the Salt Lake Tribune, where he will continue to have a sports voice in the market. 12. Move music is everything, 6 people arrested following drive-by shooting in Iron County, 27% of Utah students are chronically absent. (There are more stories to tell, really fantastic stuff, and at some point in the future, I will write them.). In the lingering spirit of my old friend, retired Salt Lake Tribune columnist Robert Kirby, I present 20 things I would change if I were put in charge of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (which would never happen, of course, but if it would, hold onto your flapping shorts) . Family is forever.. Still owned by the Jazz, I believe. I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real, Roberts said. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. We walked in, introduced ourselves, made our pitch and they told us, in so many words, to shut the hell up and listen good. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. This archived news story is available He was happy for other athletes who chose to go ahead and play on Sundays for their success, for their utilization of size and strength and speed and skill. In an ironic twist, as he has pointed out since the deal was announced, Monson also saved several jobs of his friends over the years but couldn't save his own. Not sure. Some readers couldnt believe what the mountain of a man was doing. 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. 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. Im reading this again, and its on Radar Online! GordonMonson He's asking for The Lord to give the ok for his personal sinful desires. Do you really think Christ expects the holders of his priesthood to sacrifice? (Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune). 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. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. 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 was explosive. The more sports talk around here, the better. Forum Moderator. (Lynne Sladky | AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Miami. His opinion piece on Elder Holland's BYU talk? Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. "- Doctrine and Covenants 52. But this discussion isn't about what could have happened on the court. 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.
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