EP 33 - Greg from CWIC media co-hosts, why do people leave the church, and BYU volleyball racism
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Full Title Nov 6, 2022 Episode 33 - Greg from CWIC media joins the program, why do people leave the church, and what can help them come back?, BYU Women’s volleyball team facing a boycott, and FairLDS responds to LDS Australia tithing scandal
News Articles
1. Responding to Australian Allegations: Exploring the LDS Church's response to defamation allegations in Australia, highlighting legal challenges and strategies for addressing such claims.
2. Understanding Reasons for Church Departure: Analyzing four common reasons why individuals leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and discussing approaches to facilitate their return.
3. Early Return and Young Adult Departure Statistics: Examining alarming statistics indicating high rates of early return for LDS missionaries and departure of young adults from the Church, prompting discussions on retention strategies.
4. Stake Conference Reflections: Reflecting on the essence of Stake Conference experiences, contrasting between meaningful spiritual encounters and superficial gatherings lacking substance.
5. Navigating Physical Affection in Marriage: Seeking advice on fostering physical affection in marriage, addressing challenges and seeking solutions to enhance intimacy in relationships.
6. Impact of Church Membership on Individuals: Delving into the question of whether the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints improves or worsens individuals' lives, exploring diverse perspectives on the matter.
7. Volleyball Team's Boycott of BYU: Reporting on a Pacific volleyball team's refusal to play at BYU, citing alleged racist comments, and examining the implications of such actions on sportsmanship and intercollegiate relations.
MNRU Question of the week
Question of the Week (available only on Anchor)
How do you feel about the Pacific volleyball team refusing to play BYU?
MNRU Poll of the Week (available only on Anchor)
Why do people leave the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?
They just wanted to drink coffee #LucifersBean
They found out about the tunnels under the conference center #WhatAreTheyHiding?
They miss three hour church
They tried to read the Book of Mormon, but kept getting bored in the Isaiah parts
They really wanted that second ear piercing
They followed David Archuletta on twitter
They didn’t subscribe to CWIC media
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