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. The living is strict on a mission: Up at an early hour, studying scriptures, pounding on doors all day and contacting people in other ways, teaching doctrinal principles, being rejected, being rewarded, being rejected some more, working 16-hour days. it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. It's about what could and maybe should have happened off it. The answer is BYU. As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. The only allowable exception here would be if thats the way said leaders spouse addresses him or her around the house. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. One host most regrettably did a radio remote from a Salt Lake City strip club. A couple of things: When a kid finds himself in that circumstance, why would he be sent home to gain his forgiveness? Russ can be found on Twitter @RussHeltman11 or you can reach him by email at Heltmandm@yahoo.com. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. Who do we want to replace those that leave the Zone/97.5? He is still with the Salt Lake Tribune, where he will continue to have a sports voice in the market. He's there, you can count on it always. Can someone summarize in comments please. The show made money. 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. 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. Gloss over it? Thats a gigantic point that I already mentioned and will hammer, again and again, because of its importance. 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. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. Another host did have to apologize for taking his play-role too far into the realm of the inappropriate. In a deal made with the Jazz, there was an interloper on the scene. The father of five daughters, he served a mission in Germany and today, in fact, is a member of his stake high council. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. Adventure Lover. Eisen listed gripes that included roughing the passer calls not being reviewable and turnovers caused by fumbling the ball in the endzone. 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. Do not muffle them, even if you dont like what is said. Like most things in religion, like most things should be in religion, its left up to the individual to decide, a little thing called agency, and its left up to everyone else to withhold negative judgment. Is this a health issue or a strict control-and-obedience deal? The stations but not really that fired me last Thursday, or no, that were letting me go, or not taking me with.. This is dumb. The Tribune is also reporting that other radio producers were let go as part of the transition to Bonneville. Part of his uniqueness. Not completely sure where or how this tradition started, every general authority needing an initial somewhere in his name, but, please, let it stop. 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. Football games will continue to air exclusively on KFAN. Mens hockey games will be heard on KTLK. Gordon Monson has been a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune since 1993. 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. Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. 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. (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Larry and Gail Miller watch a game with Gordon Monson in 2007. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. I hope he lands on his feet. 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. "I'm not exaggerating when I say that most, if not all, of what I have in my life professionally, I owe to Gordon," said Scott Garrard, longtime midday host and Zone executive. - 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. 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. Im here because they asked and I have something to say.. 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 . I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. . (Alma 34:33-34). You know, lets change the catch rule! Thanks Gordon. They are loved, not condescendingly, not like pets in a cage, but like authentic equals. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax I know, I know, many are called, but few are chosen. 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. 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. Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. "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. . I didn't realize the Tribune had a satire column! by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. 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. Michelle Monson Mosure's affidavit, for example, would have been admissible in 2001 the year she was killed but would have been inadmissible under Crawford three years later. 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. All sides of all topics? GordonMonson Gordos membership. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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? Fifty people in a bar can tell the tuck rule? He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Its not a fictious site. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. KSL, after two decades of The Zones existence, was taking over operation of the stations, and they were moving all the on-air talent with them including all the guys who I helped hire, some of the guys whose jobs I had saved in the past when one manager or another got upset about one thing or another everyone except for me. Trapper. - Gordon Monson. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. Donate to the newsroom now. Some students laughed out loud at that. A report from Radar Online claims the reason Tom Brady wont begin his television duties with FOX Sports until 2024 is due to his desire to launch a career in standup comedy. 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. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. He knows he could be next. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. - 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." 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. 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. For that matter, go ahead and make it OK for BYU to play on Sunday, too, removing all the inconveniences and impositions put upon opposing teams and schools and leagues, having to make special arrangements for the Cougars and only the Cougars. There were times when I decided to play pro ball. Its love without conditions. Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. His humor may catch you off guard, but he loves to see and hear people laugh. GordonMonson Amen, Brother! A few high-profile ones had whispered that they had received approval by top church leaders to do so. To find solutions through discussion. 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. For. It may be a wine bar, but a bar nonetheless!. Honestly, it's really creepy when this has happened to me over the last 20+ yrs. Will church-owned KSL celebrate critical thinking about sports and other topics, too? 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? When seeking a job, share with your potential employer your desire to attend your Sunday meetings and keep the Sabbath day holy. KIRO Radio 97.3 FM and 710 ESPN Seattle are the . 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. Ralphie, the seemingly unadoptable French bulldog from upstate New York, is making progress in his intensive training program, according to his shelter. 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. The Cougar freshman was given a flagrant-2 foul and ejected from the game, and the video went viral on the web. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Its fighting hard, but loving harder. 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. 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. On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson sadly passed away in a hospital in Seattle. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. Forgiveness can come quickly, a good spirit, too, especially when the desire is there for diligent, good works. But in a complex world, doing so is impossible, and its also irresponsible. 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. Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. Was it because, as a journalist, I couldnt endorse advertisers products on air? For years. 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. Some folks need to be encouraged that, yes, they are capable of doing things they might think they are incapable of doing. Its seeing each others jagged edges, but choosing never to look away. They do not. 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. 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. Rich Eisen is widely regarded as the face of NFL Network, but he wants his involvement with the league to run deeper. Next thing, the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe, among others, were contacting him to get his story. 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He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. GordonMonson amen, and AMEN! Thousands of Utah Utes fans are experiencing that now. 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. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the . I'm glad Gordon still writes for a newspaper and provides the sporting news for those who don't read their news online or by podcast. For sure, this wasn't the first time for such an occurrence and it won't be the last. Bonneville also agreed to simulcast Utah Jazz games on KSL News Radio. Maybe Gordo can comment on that? According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. Please forgive the personal tone of all this. He didnt own 1320 KFAN, but the Jazz had an operating agreement with it. Bonneville International is taking over 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone in Salt Lake City, UT, and making some programming changes. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. 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.. 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. And they didn't. 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. Get rid of the fascination with the female form and making sure it is covered up. 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). So what. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Click here to read Gordon full article. Gordon Monson laid off from 1280. The upside to this specific story was the manner in which the player went about his business. On occasion, we needed correcting. The more sports talk around here, the better. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. And then the steady climb. Nay, ye cannot say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world." Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. His primary focus is Sports. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. Maybe an argument now and again. Maybe some of it never will be. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. 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. The action behind the scenes was every bit as crazy and entertaining as you might think it to be. We walked in, introduced ourselves, made our pitch and they told us, in so many words, to shut the hell up and listen good. Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. It might be hard. If there are fifty people in a bar and they can tell its a catch, lets change the catch rule. Tough. 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. GordonMonson This was a really great article! 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. Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately.