EP 37 - Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents co-hosts, update on AP sex abuse lawsuit & BYU sports news
Dec. 11, 2022
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Full Title Dec.11, 2022 EP 37 - Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents co-hosts, update on the AP sex abuse lawsuit, BYU sports update, Church donates $10 million to eradicate Polio, respect for marriage bill headed for President Biden’s desk
Follow ups
1. BYU Football's New Mexico Bowl: BYU football team's participation in the New Mexico bowl, marking an upcoming event in their sports season.
2. BYU Basketball's Rough Start: BYU basketball team's challenging start to the season, experiencing a loss to UVU for the second consecutive year, indicating early struggles in their performance.
3. Mediation in LDS Sexual Abuse Civil Case: Potential consideration of mediation in a civil case related to sexual abuse within the LDS community, highlighting legal proceedings and efforts for resolution.
News Articles 1. Final Respect for Marriage Act Passed: The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the final version of the Respect for Marriage Act, which is now awaiting President Biden's signature, indicating a significant legislative development regarding marriage rights.
2. Polygamist Leader Arrested for Claims of Multiple Wives: Reports reveal that a polygamist leader has been arrested after allegedly claiming to have 20 wives, including minors, as stated by the FBI, suggesting potential criminal charges related to polygamy and underage marriages.
3. Poll of the Week: A poll was conducted on a certain topic, but without further details, the specific subject of the poll remains unspecified.
4. Donation to Combat Polio and Tetanus: The Church of Jesus Christ has donated $10 million to combat polio, maternal, and neonatal tetanus, highlighting significant philanthropic efforts aimed at public health initiatives.
5. Decline in LDS Population Share in Utah Counties: Observations indicate a rapid decline in the population share of Latter-Day Saints in several counties in Utah, signaling potential demographic shifts within the state.
6. Member Status of Convicted Sex Offender: Questions arise regarding the continued membership status of a convicted sex offender and child abuser within the Church of Jesus Christ, raising concerns about church policies and handling of such cases.
7. Analysis of General Authority Compensation: A comprehensive analysis has been conducted on the compensation of LDS General Authorities, shedding light on financial matters within the leadership hierarchy of the church.
Huge Guests/Shows, Coming up
Evan MacDonald from TheBookOfEvan next week
very special show lined up for Dec 25 with not one, but two special guests, Rebecca Bibliotecca (who has agreed to become our first regular guest host) on January 1
We also have a tentative agreement from Emily from Dissident Daughters coming on in January 8
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