Over time, before the LHM Group bought the stations, personnel changed, the Jazz-affiliated station lured away some talent, and the competition was fierce. He made his choice for himself, for his family, for his life, for nobody else. 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. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. There is an I in Rich and Eisen, so I am using this platform for myself.. Nobody in the business has done more, never missing a beat even as multiple radio partners came and went over the years. Hopefully they can discuss this so it does not become a pattern. In typical cases such as these in radio, most do but rarely get it. That had a strong impact on me.. Sometimes, that judgment is not withheld. Maybe an argument now and again. 9/30/21 2:09pm. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 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. Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. Not that hard is universally bad. Family is forever.. I don't feel comfortable copying and pasting the entire article. 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. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. Maybe doctrine will change, maybe it will never change. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. Was it because I also worked for The Salt Lake Tribune, and that didnt sit well with KSL and its owners, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? All that is a lot to handle. 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 . The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. ), Donate to the newsroom now. Eagle Scout. Miller's group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. 9/30/21 2:08pm. Not a fan, but sad for anyone losing their job. 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. - 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. Now that Bonneville International (owned by the church) now owns the radio station, Gordon Monson was let go. I know, I know, many are called, but few are chosen. 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. But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people (3Nephi 18:31). 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. He was a home but he, Never good for someone to lose a job, glad he still can write to support himself. Politically I've been annoyed with KSL, but sports-wise they've been pretty fair, Actually a very good move. GordonMonson GordonMonson I'm Glad bro Monson is not the Prophet- we'd look like every other religion out there. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. Can one spiritually dip his or her toes in a pool while talking with friends, but not slip in for a swim? Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. Gloss over it? 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. 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. Surfer. I dont celebrate anyone losing their job even if that person may deserve it. when people say he is loadedhow much is loaded. On occasion, we needed correcting. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. Donate to the newsroom now. But managed and operated by Bonneville/KSL. 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. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. 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. Editor's note: President Thomas S. Monson passed away January 2, 2018. And then the steady climb. (Had to get one sports reference in here. 1320 plays Mariache music. For undisclosed reasons, Monson was let go in the transaction. The Minneapolis radio stations that have been the home to the University of Minnesota football and basketball teams will keep them for the foreseeable future. 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. 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. 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. Dont think so? A few high-profile ones had whispered that they had received approval by top church leaders to do so. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. Instead of the fundamental unit of society being couples having and raising children, family is just anyone who unconditionally loves each other. He was with family at the time of his passing. For. Another three or four repeatedly broke significant news stories. The Savior taught the Nephites that they should continue to minister to a person who has sinned. 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." 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. Maybe I wouldn't have officially and so bombastically left the church if you were in charge. Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. 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. His work as a radio host and writer for the Salt Lake Tribune speaks for itself, but the point here is to detail the person the public does not know. 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 was a really great article! As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. Sailor. only for your personal, non-commercial use. Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. One bit of advice: Let faith bridge your own gaps. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. Was it because I voiced my own independent thoughts about sports and a wide range of other topics that made the folks at KSL uncomfortable? 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. Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. Ignore it? Give the OK for playing and working in sports on Sunday. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. 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? GordonMonson Amen, Brother! Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson was ousted from his spot on The Zone's afternoon drive time show after 20 years behind the mic. 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. He is still with the Salt Lake Tribune, where he will continue to have a sports voice in the 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. (Its something I read on a wall somewhere written by someone at some time for families everywhere): Family is love without motive. 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. But the whole notion that girls and women in the church must dress a certain way to be worthy daughters of God is silly, at best, and harmful, at the other end. GordonMonson Im so glad I got out of the LDS church. 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. 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. Many agree; many disagree, but Gordon has always believed discussion is the path to a solution.". Millers group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. 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). 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. 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. Too bad for him. Donate more if you feel so inspired, but you dont have to do so in the name of good and godliness. Husband. Maybe a shout here and there. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. 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. 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. 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. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. "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.". 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. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. Are you honest? Maybe some of this is already being addressed. The recently renovated Oakland Temple. Reading or replaying the story in its that needs to change. Right there in Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy., Study and stare as he might, he could not rearrange the scripture, not in his mind, to a more suitable, bendable Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy unless you can pile up enough stacks of cash in pro football to buy a mansion with a pool surrounded by a mote and five acres of manicured lawn, and a garage filled with a fleet of Ferraris., [Get more content like this in the Mormon Land newsletter, a weekly highlight reel of developments in and about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lets change the ruck rule, he said. One host told a caller making racist comments to take the white hood off. Others went after coaches who mistreated their players. He is certainly a significant figure in the large intermountain west sports community. Family is encouragement without expectations. 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. 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. "And, he's a deep thinker, pushing the envelope with commentary that allows the reader or listener to think outside the box. Yo-ho, me hearties, we were unafraid to tell the truth, or at least our version of it. (Russell M., call me anytime. Enlarge your audience. - 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." 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. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. For too long, women have been honored in the church as Gods heavenly creatures while at the same time being expected to be sweet subordinate followers of men. All topics? Bonneville also agreed to simulcast Utah Jazz games on KSL News Radio. Thousands of Utah Utes fans are experiencing that now. .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. Gopher Sports Properties and iHeartMedia have agreed to a new contract that will keep the Golden Gophers on KFAN, KFAN+, and KTLK through the end of the 2026-2027 academic year. Not saying there arent benefits to avoiding certain endeavors of consumption, especially in excess. Hunter. Those are my guys over there, too. He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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. 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. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the . Can someone summarize in comments please. 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. 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. In a deal made with the Jazz, there was an interloper on the scene. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. Clean it up, girls. Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. GordonMonson He's asking for The Lord to give the ok for his personal sinful desires. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. They are loved, not condescendingly, not like pets in a cage, but like authentic equals. Was it because I occasionally ripped BYUs football team (I praised it, too), and KSL is the home of the Cougars? 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 separate stories entertain you with realistic experiences that could happen to anyone of us. (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Larry and Gail Miller watch a game with Gordon Monson in 2007. The Tribune is also reporting that other radio producers were let go as part of the transition to Bonneville. Some people say they want nothing but sports. 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. Thats a gigantic point that I already mentioned and will hammer, again and again, because of its importance. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. In full disclosure, the Zone's long-running morning DJ and PK is expected to air each weekday on the same two stations as usual. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. 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. Some students laughed out loud at that. Its believing in each other with such conviction it ignites courage and confidence, awakening the space for true potential to rise. A couple of us banged on then-BYU football coach Gary Crowton on the air so resolutely that he called the show to confront us. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the Salt Lake market. Gordon Monson has been a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune since 1993. And the millions of dollars that came with it. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. And. 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. Call it whatever you want, with or without the priesthood, but empower women. 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. Do not muffle them, even if you dont like what is said. 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. Such things wouldn't need to be changed and should stand the tests of time. 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. Dont know whatever happened to him, where he is all these years later, and I dont really care. 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. And no judgment of others, no condemnation of those who had a broader view. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. But this discussion isn't about what could have happened on the court. Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. Press J to jump to the feed. You are somehow less? Family is the type of love that will never leave. 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. 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. On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson sadly passed away in a hospital in Seattle. 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In each role, he makes the recipient feel like the most important person in the moment to him. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. minutes. Another host did have to apologize for taking his play-role too far into the realm of the inappropriate. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. In some cases, including my 20-year radio duration, he is directly responsible for breaking many into the business. The scriptures speak a lot about the importance of the Sabbath day, the promises to those who obey that commandment are real and powerful. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. 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. Business Owner. I too think its suspect. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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? The answer is BYU. 3 more would improve Utahs culture: shun being childlike, move beyond materialism (Rolexes arent a pass to heaven), take air pollution that prematurely kills 2,400/yr seriously.
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