Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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? Goodbye, Gordon Hayward, we hardly knew you. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. GordonMonson Even with those changes its still coo-coo land crazy. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. Another host did have to apologize for taking his play-role too far into the realm of the inappropriate. If you have thoughts of your own, send them along. 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. Monson was caught up in a business decision between the Jazz and Bonneville International Corp., which will manage the daily operations of The Zone Sports Network (97.5 FM and 1280 AM). Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. Trapper. I am somebody that should be in that room.. Heres what would be much better: For them to be known for their charity, for their Christlike acts, for their contributions to society. 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. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. 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. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Over time, before the LHM Group bought the stations, personnel changed, the Jazz-affiliated station lured away some talent, and the competition was fierce. 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. Mental health should and would be hugely considered here, as would earnest desire. 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. Here's why, Richie Saunders really likes Vegas, which is good for BYU basketball, Ashworth, Aggies blow by Rebels to keep NCAA Tournament aspirations alive, More to do: Utah Valley clinches WAC title share with win over UT Arlington, Provo River diverted as restoration project reaches 'major milestone', 1 killed when business jet encounters severe turbulence, CDC issues advisory after confirmed measles case in Kentucky, Police say man killed by Farmington officers had gun; victim's mom filed suit over other traffic stop, Do not 'push a slower friend down' if you encounter a bear, National Park Service warns, Have You Seen This? I was extremely proud of the whole endeavor, of what it had become, what it had been preserved to be, and certainly was close to darn near everybody who was at work in it. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax 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. This site is not affiliated with But what if a faithful believer has to work, whether its for an essential service doctors, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, firefighters, etc. GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio, GordonMonson Now thats a church I could go back to. The report from the gossip site also claims Bradys push into standup comedy is a ploy to get his family back. Something mostly outside my normal sphere of writing. (Its something I read on a wall somewhere written by someone at some time for families everywhere): Family is love without motive. If fans at home are screaming at their TV that the call that was just made makes no sense, then the NFL should be listening. Maybe, say, two strong contributions per month. I'm the Executive Producer of "The Big Show with Spence Checketts & Gordon Monson," #1 rated sports radio show in Utah, on the radio home of the Utah Jazz, The Zone Sports Network. "And, he's a deep thinker, pushing the envelope with commentary that allows the reader or listener to think outside the box. Its believing in each other with such conviction it ignites courage and confidence, awakening the space for true potential to rise. Latter-Day Saint. GordonMonson team, our membership numbers are running low. I too think its suspect. Thinker. GordonMonson Some good perspectives. He also made a lot of money in the sale to the. 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. GordonMonson Amen, Brother! He can move in with Tanner in PDX. What a remarkably interesting man. 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. 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. You are somehow less? Five years after that football player made his own decision, I visited him in his classroom, where he was teaching a bunch of 16- and 17-year-olds the finer points of algebra. It's about what could and maybe should have happened off it. He is a native of Ballard, a suburb of Seattle. Never pressure or guilt anyone into filling a church calling. On occasion, we needed correcting. And the millions of dollars that came with it. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. They are in a circle the wagons mood. Probably true. And if thats the case, the name game probably is too far gone. - Gordon Monson. On December 29, he had a cardiac episode and has been in the hospital since. Not on the show today? I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. - Jesus (the real one). Bonneville International is taking over 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone in Salt Lake City, UT, and making some programming changes. minutes. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? 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. He called back within 15 minutes and said the radio company wanted to meet with us at 10 a.m. the next day. I hope Mitch Harper can get a show. utahpollution SLC CleanAir uphe, GordonMonson Then create your own church Join the Alpine Church GordonMonson Id have read your article had it not been behind the pay wall. - 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. More troubling, is the fact that Gordon is a household name to people who closely follow sports in Utah. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. Surfer. 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). For undisclosed reasons, Monson was let go in the transaction. Press J to jump to the feed. Patbagley GordonMonson They probably will. Wouldnt serving as a hardworking missionary be the best way to repent? Maybe some of it never will be. 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. Yeah, this would cost the church a stack of cash, reducing its financials considerably. For a faith that wants to be seen, in a very literal sense, as the true Church of Christ, the question must be asked: What is it actually known as? As for those who feel left out or shamed when the question is asked at a church meeting How many of you served a full-time mission? GordonMonson I like it GordonMonson Dont worry they only ex communicate women for having these kinds of ideas GordonMonson Or you could find faith that works for you. 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. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. Im also rooting for ESPN 700. The man deserved a better send-off. 6-Call women, African Americans, and gay people into the 12. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? Mens basketball games will be split between KFAN and KTLK. Dont know whatever happened to him, where he is all these years later, and I dont really care. GordonMonson amen, and AMEN! Why arent parts of Utahs prison being saved for historys sake. Ill never forget the reaction to that news when my column was published in The Salt Lake Tribune back in the mid-1990s. Family is the type of love that will never leave. Politically I've been annoyed with KSL, but sports-wise they've been pretty fair, Actually a very good move. Gordon Monson: The real story of the real hope for 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. "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. For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 The Zone. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. This is a Institutional post. The next youth leader who uses the chewed-stick-of-gum analogy for any girl who falls short of the moral-cleanliness standard so revered in church teachings would be put in timeout for a few months to rethink that comparison. 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. "He's one of the first journalists in the market to combine his writing skills with TV and then co-host his own daily radio show," said Bolerjack. (Lynne Sladky | AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Miami. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. Too bad for him. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson, left, and Kevin Graham on the air in 2007. Forum Moderator. Maybe an occasional palm to the forehead. Make adherence to the Word of Wisdom optional, Boil down temple-worthiness interviews to three questions, Swap out the narrow proclamation on the family for this different, more expansive proclamation, Apologize for policies and preachments of the past and present that were and are out of step with a loving God, more specifically, all aspects of racism, sexism and homophobia, Family is love without motive. Eisen listed gripes that included roughing the passer calls not being reviewable and turnovers caused by fumbling the ball in the endzone. They are a somewhat reputable gossip site. 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? Not sure. Would have come with it. For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. Not a prophet here, not officially, anyway. No, youre not. (Russell M., call me anytime. So the station powered on: Speak your mind, deal with the consequences for or against, positive or negative from listeners and advertisers. 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. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. That'd be fun. Politicians and policymakers in Utah, and elsewhere, sometimes get confused about this. Since I was also a columnist for The Tribune, with strict journalistic rules to follow, working simultaneously now for a station owned by the Jazz, a team I covered and opined about for the paper, there had to be hands-off orders to follow. 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. It's worth reading in depth. 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. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. 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. All that is a lot to handle. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Traduzioni in contesto per "Voglio dirvi quanto amo" in italiano-inglese da Reverso Context: Voglio dirvi quanto amo e apprezzo i miei devoti consiglieri, il presidente Gordon B. Hinckley e il presidente Thomas S. Monson. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax The action behind the scenes was every bit as crazy and entertaining as you might think it to be. Honestly, it's really creepy when this has happened to me over the last 20+ yrs. Records transfer requests should be done at the permission of the person. (Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune). Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. 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. Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. 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. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. 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. 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. Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Another three or four repeatedly broke significant news stories. Now that Bonneville International (owned by the church) now owns the radio station, Gordon Monson was let go. They each tells of young people experiencing very difficult times, some even life threatening events. Also if family is defined as "love without motive, love without conditions", I wonder if or why he would oppose queer polygamy advocates like fellow member of the church Blaire Ostler who makes that exact same argument to support bringing back polygamy, but a more "expansive" polygamy. Family is potential without pressure. 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. But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. Do not just pat them on the head and sweetly smile at them. KFAN+ will be the exclusive home of Minnesota womens hockey. Hello! It was explosive. 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. 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. Donate to the newsroom now. Its challenging mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Yo-ho, me hearties, we were unafraid to tell the truth, or at least our version of it. 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. GordonMonson Kudos for ideas -reality checks really - that r long overdue. Not on the show today? Let others know what your standards are so they can support you. 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. As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other peoples jobs, but ultimately I could not save my own. I don't feel comfortable copying and pasting the entire article. Not a fan, but sad for anyone losing their job. 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. 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. Things he thinks leaders should change. We were all pirates on an unpredictable ship, part of a general pattern of controlled chaos, with all the attendant foibles and shenanigans and fun, but also responsible reporting and sometimes brilliant, sometimes idiotic discussion and commentary. Not that hard is universally bad. 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. I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. The Cougar freshman was given a flagrant-2 foul and ejected from the game, and the video went viral on the web. Miller Co. signed a contract. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. He had served as a Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church since November 10, 1985. They are the on-air, microphone-toting, talking pirates minus one who walked the plank. BIG XII Coug. They thought he was a moron, a moron who was married with a wife and a small child who was squandering talents given from God, turning down all that economic opportunity for himself and his young family. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Its a burden nobody should have to carry throughout life. 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. Are you honest? Mens hockey games will be heard on KTLK. . Karl Malone threatened to beat up a host. What does thinking or looking like a ball bearing or like the New Christy Minstrel Singers have to do with righteousness? When the Cougars won, he did not follow through, thankfully. 2:472-Minute Listen. And there shall also be many which shall say: And if it so be that we are guilty, God will beat us with a few stripes, and at last we shall be saved in the kingdom of God. OK, so Im judging others who judge. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. 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. Lets change the ruck rule, he said. The more sports talk around here, the better. 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. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. GordonMonson Im so glad I got out of the LDS church. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In each role, he makes the recipient feel like the most important person in the moment to him. That would be ironic, since Im a lifelong member of that church, and was once offered a columnist job at the KSL-affiliated Deseret News, which I turned down. The article was published for subscribers only so there's a paywall. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. Longtime Salt Lake Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson usually writes about first downs, double-faults, 3-pointers and four-baggers. Tough. 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. 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. From this vantage point, it's clear to see. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. TempeCoug. GordonMonson Look at all these triggered cult members in the comments . He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. Bonneville sees the cost of Gordon Monson and decided they'll make more money without him. That was Jackson Guild's version of what happened during and after the natural. 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. 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). Im here because they asked and I have something to say.. That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. 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. And, yeah, his weekly show was on The Big Show on 1280 The Zone. Let me represent those fifty people in the bar. Was it because I occasionally ripped BYUs football team (I praised it, too), and KSL is the home of the Cougars? I know, I know, many are called, but few are chosen. I'll eat a bowl of frosted flakes now in memory of his hair. Larry always showed up in person, ready to talk, ready to share information, ready to argue, ready to brawl, if thats what the issue of the day called for. Is this a health issue or a strict control-and-obedience deal? 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? But if you read his article he is quite serious even if he makes a few funny one liners. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. It would also be a better look for the church overall, given the immense stock and investment portfolio the organization has. Millers group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. Sailor. - 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." For sure, this wasn't the first time for such an occurrence and it won't be the last. 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. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. GordonMonson Gordos membership. They are men and women, hopefully smart and inspired men and women, but not already-translated folks who are angels in human form. David James and I made the cut that had Jazz ownership cede control of the radio network to KSL broadcasting management. 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. You know, lets change the catch rule! Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. /u/maharbamt, if your post doesn't fit this definition, we kindly ask you to delete this post and repost it with the appropriate flair. Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. The Savior taught the Nephites that they should continue to minister to a person who has sinned. 9/30/21 2:08pm.
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