Top 10 Favorite Moments in Mormon News Roundup History | A Journey Through Our Best Episodes
Top 10 Favorite Moments in Mormon News Roundup History | A Journey Through Our Best Episodes
Welcome back to another episode of the Mormon News Roundup! I'm your humble host, Dives, with talent on loan from Kolob. This week, we're celebrating nearly three years of amazing episodes by counting down the top 10 favorite moments in Mormon News Roundup history. We've recorded almost a thousand videos, and I can't thank you enough for being here every step of the way. Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the most memorable and impactful moments from the podcast.
1. Every Dollar Donated to the Church is a Humanitarian Dollar Starting with Episode 68, where Jacob Hansen from the Thoughtful Faith YouTube channel made an incredible claim about church humanitarian giving and building temples as the greatest anti-poverty system imaginable. Do you think every dollar spent on Mormon temples fights poverty? Let me know in the comments!
2. Gene Judson Mocked Me for Not Becoming SVU President In Episode 82, Gene Judson from Latter Daily Digest poked fun at me for not making the finalist list for Southern Virginia University president in favor of Bonnie Cordon. Way to put me in my place, Gene!
3. Fun with Rebecca Biblioteca and Landon Brophy
During a collaboration with Rebecca Biblioteca and Landon Brophy from the Mormonish podcast in Episode 95, I turned the tables on them regarding LDS New Year's resolutions. This clip is a must-watch!
4. Analyzing Mormonism Poll
Episode 107 featured a hilarious poll with America and Julia from Analyzing Mormonism. We had a blast imagining what Uber Mormon Andy Reid told Travis Kelsey on the sidelines of Super Bowl 57.
5. Dissecting 60 Minutes' Exposé on Ensign Peak Advisors Episode 60 is one of my proudest moments, where Ryan McKnight, Colby Reddish, and I dissected CBS's bombshell exposé on Ensign Peak Advisors. Unfortunately, some of it was copyright struck, but you can still catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
6. Conversations with John Hamer John Hamer, pastor of the Community of Christ in Toronto and host of the CentrePoint YouTube channel, is one of my favorite co-hosts. His deep insights and genuine persona always bring a special spirit to our discussions.
7. Hosting Dr. Patrick Mason In Episode 83, I was humbled to co-host with Dr. Patrick Mason, past president of the Mormon History Association. Sharing the stage with such an esteemed LDS apologist was an unforgettable experience.
8. Sharing the Mic with John Larsen
Episode 87 featured John Larsen, creator of the "Mormon Expression" podcast, in one of his final Mormon-related podcasts. His viral clip discussing the Box of Mormonism is a highlight.
9. Reflecting on President Nelson’s Ministry
A shout out to Al, the original founding co-host, with whom I reflected on President Nelson's 5-year ministry in an early audio-only episode. These archives are full of great insights.
10. Mormon Movie Reviews Every Monday night at 9:30 PM EST, we review an old LDS classic as part of Mormon Movie Reviews. One of my favorites is "Summer of Decision," where a young LDS couple faces tragedy for defying their leaders. Join us for live watch parties and more!
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