Tribune columnist Gordon Monson out at The Zone, as KSL - Newslocker 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. Gordon Monson has been a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune since 1993. Its challenging mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Hopefully people here do not kick a guy when he is already down, Even if financially ok, gotta be a big blow to your ego/confidence to know that, Poor guy on the air sounds like he's forcing back tears talking about it. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. 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. 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. 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. As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. So the station powered on: Speak your mind, deal with the consequences for or against, positive or negative from listeners and advertisers. Donate to the newsroom now. The only problem with that arrangement was that while the Jazz owner was on our air, he was directly competing against his teams station. It was explosive. GordonMonson This was a really great article! WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report. Would have come with it. Ignore it? Maybe Gordo can comment on that? it's a shame that Greg Wrubell won't do it anymore. GordonMonson Who is Gordon Monson? 12. Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. Move music is everything, 6 people arrested following drive-by shooting in Iron County, 27% of Utah students are chronically absent. Brigham Young University Athletics. Next thing, the Los Angeles Times and Boston Globe, among others, were contacting him to get his story. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" was unveiled in September 1995. (Lynne Sladky | AP) Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Miami. 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. Not the you who was ducking out down a back alley, looking for the easier route. Opinion | We Prosecute Murder Without the Victim's Help. Why Not Yo-ho, me hearties, we were unafraid to tell the truth, or at least our version of it. 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. Family is the type of love that will never leave. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? Id like to be wealthy as much as the next guy. Something that would be, with any luck, not seen as blasphemous or as an excuse to have me banned from a faith I believe in as it is, chucked out of a church I revere and of which I am happily a lifelong member. Family is constant. RE: As of immediately? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Make it fun, make it entertaining, make it informative, make it daring, make it bold, make it honest, make it fearless, fill it with strong opinion, with the opinion of listeners and with our own opinions, the opinions of pirates. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. There arent enough truthful, independent, diverse voices amplified in our community. Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. GordonMonson Just the fact that he feels he needs to beg the church not to excommunicate him for speaking his mind says it all. (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Female missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints cheer for entries in the Days of '47 Parade, in Salt Lake City, on Friday, July 23, 2021. In what is commonplace in the business, one day Monson was doing his daily afternoon show with Jake Scott on The Zone Sports Network and then, to much surprise, he was gone from the airwaves. archived form does not constitute a republication of the story. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. I do hope you have a large readership to support you. His voice was unique, but it worked for me. Instead, secondary stuff such as avoiding the use of tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, etc., would be made optional and lessened as a signature for members around the globe. .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. 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. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. Eagle Scout. He also works in gameday communications for FC Cincinnati and additionally contributes to the AllBengals blog for Sports Illustrated. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. He's there, you can count on it always. The NFLs competition committee has already held two meetings this week in Indianapolis ahead of the start of the NFL Scouting Combine. 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. A lot of members seem to miss this one, finding it a duty to be their brothers or sisters keeper, finding it more important to herd the flock in line, rather than caring, loving, supporting one another in a world that can, at times, already be brutal enough. 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. Because of the "QB's go to Utah to die" article? 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. He is a native of Ballard, a suburb of Seattle. 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. New Jazz owner Ryan Smith bought the station last spring. Yea, and there shall be many which shall teach after this manner, false and vain and foolish doctrines (2 Nephi 28:8-9), "I beseech of you that ye do not procrastinate the day of your repentance until the end; for after this day of life, which is given us to prepare for eternity, behold, if we do not improve our time while in this life, then cometh the night of darkness wherein there can be no labor performed. Radio is a fickle business. - 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. Boxer. 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. It is known from one corner of the Earth to the other as the Church Whose Members Do Not Drink and Smoke. All posts are copyrighted by their author. Father. Tough. Family is comfort. One host, after losing a bet, incorrectly predicting that Utah would lose to BYU in the big rivalry game, had to dress as a Cougarette and read a poem in front of the entire Utes team, everybody busting their guts laughing. 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. Look at everyone the same, treat all the same, do business with them the same. Things he thinks leaders should change. Not on the show today? For that matter, go ahead and make it OK for BYU to play on Sunday, too, removing all the inconveniences and impositions put upon opposing teams and schools and leagues, having to make special arrangements for the Cougars and only the Cougars. Give me a damn seat on the competition committee already so I can be in that room and pound the table, Dan, he said Wednesday on The Dan Patrick Show. GordonMonson team, our membership numbers are running low. But what if a faithful believer has to work, whether its for an essential service doctors, nurses, police officers, air traffic controllers, firefighters, etc. 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. Harper, the highest paid Latter-day Saint athlete, won the 2021 National League MVP award and routinely plays on Sundays. Eisen listed gripes that included roughing the passer calls not being reviewable and turnovers caused by fumbling the ball in the endzone. Removing the idea that turning down a calling in the church is a sin would be a priority. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Make sure thats a reality, that they not only are fully aware of that, but make sure they know God is fully aware of it, too. 'Mormon Land': Gordon Monson discusses his 20 church reforms Family is forever.. 9/30/21 2:09pm. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. Is a walk around the neighborhood OK, but a hike in the mountains not OK? Probably true. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Gordon Monson on Twitter: "The LDS Church has more money than God. It Time. Sounds like a cull is happening. The only allowable exception here would be if thats the way said leaders spouse addresses him or her around the house. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. Content Creator. . He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. GORDON MONSON hosts The Big Show with Jake Scott weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. on 97.5 FM and 1280 AM The Zone. Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . The mission experience can be a heavenly thing for some people, and for others it can be hellish especially when they are pushed and pulled into it. He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. Editor's note: President Thomas S. Monson passed away January 2, 2018. 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. Ill never forget the reaction to that news when my column was published in The Salt Lake Tribune back in the mid-1990s. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. GordonMonson He could have send a letter to the Q12, instead of whinnying on a leftist newspaper. Instead of the fundamental unit of society being couples having and raising children, family is just anyone who unconditionally loves each other. The Cougar freshman was given a flagrant-2 foul and ejected from the game, and the video went viral on the web. Nobody in the business has done more, never missing a beat even as multiple radio partners came and went over the years. I'll eat a bowl of frosted flakes now in memory of his hair. Im rooting for them. "Let the residue of the elders watch over the churches, and declare the word in the regions round about them; and let them labor with their own hands that there be no idolatry nor wickedness practiced. How dare they? The question Gordon is most often asked is where he went to school. Why couldnt he gain that forgiveness without being sent home for what amounts to a Walk of Shame in front of family, friends and fellow members before earning his way back out to donate his time as a church volunteer? They are a somewhat reputable gossip site. He was trying to disrupt swimmers who were protesting the hotel . Time. 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. I'm glad Gordon still writes for a newspaper and provides the sporting news for those who don't read their news online or by podcast. Perhaps youve noticed. ), Donate to the newsroom now. 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. GordonMonson Amen, Brother! Do you support or promote any teachings, practices, or doctrine contrary to those of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?". OK, since were starting a new year, lets try something wild and crazy here. And if thats the case, the name game probably is too far gone. All did their jobs professionally well, most of the time. And, yes, he is LDS. He had served as a Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church since November 10, 1985. 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." I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson was ousted from his spot on The Zone's afternoon drive time show after 20 years behind the mic. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio. The man deserved a better send-off. 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. Ball didnt go in the hoop. Two hosts laughed so hard at some cockamamie thing, the air went dead for a full 30 seconds. This is dumb. I wonder if he was suddenly let go without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column in response to Hollands BYU speech. From this vantage point, it's clear to see. Thank you for supporting local journalism. And. 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. I have seen so many blessings because of them. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Below are a few of the "interesting" ideas from his article. Get ready for more Ute coverage. To find solutions through discussion. Gordon Monson thinks his firing was a conspiracy by BYU - CougarBoard But it was published with him thinking he can be a standup comedian because Jane Fonda laughed at his jokes while filming 80 For Brady.. The Daughter by J. Gordon Monson, Paperback | Barnes & Noble or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? But, here are his "20 Theses" he's virtually "nailed" to the Church door today. But requiring missionaries to sport a monolithic look might not always be the right move. Six Sigma Black Belt. Sports, sports, sports. 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. As far as radio goes, the time has passed Gordon by. Yeah, this would cost the church a stack of cash, reducing its financials considerably. I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real, Roberts said. Would also add - stop transferring people's membership if they haven't asked for them to be transferred. Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. GordonMonson Hilarious! Gordon Monson: Utah ends a season filled with victory with a hurtful defeat in the Rose Bowl There was a mix of sadness and gladness in the hearts of the Utes walking off the field at the Rose Bowl on Saturday Tribune columnist Gordon Monson writes. 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? Austin Horton - Radio Host - The Zone Sports Network | LinkedIn Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. What does thinking or looking like a ball bearing or like the New Christy Minstrel Singers have to do with righteousness? All other content is 1999-2023 SM Consulting, LLC. 29K subscribers in the mormon community. A manager informed Boler and me of that decision minutes before we went on the air for our last show. Clean it up, girls. This book, "The Daughter," is her version of the story in the Fascination With Life series in the first book, "The Longest Five Minutes." That was the first book in this series. Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. I liked the family proclamation part a lot. Are you honest? Karl Malone threatened to beat up a host. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other peoples jobs, but ultimately I could not save my own. For years. GordonMonson This lifelong member should just leave the Mormon church until they can prove, using non-Mormon sources, that Reformed Egyptian was ever a real language GordonMonson Liked the article. And the millions of dollars that came with it. On December 29, he had a cardiac episode and has been in the hospital since. Adventure Lover. He is at home commenting on what takes place on basketball . Over time, before the LHM Group bought the stations, personnel changed, the Jazz-affiliated station lured away some talent, and the competition was fierce. 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). 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. Let me represent those fifty people in the bar. President Thomas S. Monson Dies at Age 90 - The Church of Jesus Christ 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. Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately. BIG XII Coug. Maybe an occasional palm to the forehead. Some people say they want nothing but sports. Monson: Goodbye, Gordon Hayward, whoever you are And no judgment of others, no condemnation of those who had a broader view. Two hosts got flashed in the studio by a couple of female listeners in hopes of winning Jazz tickets smack dab in the middle of a show. Not only did it go viral, it also was the subject of many commentaries online and on. 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. We walked in, introduced ourselves, made our pitch and they told us, in so many words, to shut the hell up and listen good. People around here only got bits and pieces of the whole. What do you do when Luke Staley, one of the Cougars all-time football greats, wants his jersey number taken off LaVell Edwards Stadium because of concerns over the enforcement of the Honor Code and LGBTQ issues at BYU? Bonneville also agreed to simulcast Utah Jazz games on KSL News Radio. OK, so Im judging others who judge. 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. Dan Patrick liked the idea. Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson outlines 20 changes he would like to see made in his faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This archived news story is available Gordon Monson: Please don't throw me out of the LDS Church for what I Who do we want to replace those that leave the Zone/97.5? GordonMonson amen, and AMEN! Voglio dirvi quanto amo - Traduzione in inglese - esempi italiano "As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other people's jobs, but . Not sure. The Salt Lake Tribune on Twitter: "Gordon Monson: "He only wants to He can move in with Tanner in PDX. No, it should be so what. 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? The recently renovated Oakland Temple. President Thomas S. Monson And then the steady climb. Thinker. KSL took over the zone? I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. Sports is usually a good. Now that Bonneville International (owned by the church) now owns the radio station, Gordon Monson was let go. Heres what would be much better: For them to be known for their charity, for their Christlike acts, for their contributions to society. Then came Thursday of last week, when word rolled out that KSL had taken over the station, had been ceded control of the station, and that Austin Horton, a terrific producer, and I were casualties. Which, of course, he does not define but which he implies is some sort of unconditional affirmation (which is not the way Christ defined love). Maybe some of it never will be. "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Just a believer looking for a slightly better way. But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. The article was published for subscribers only so there's a paywall. They are in a circle the wagons mood. GordonMonson Gordos membership. 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. Were excited to use our scale and reach to bring Gopher sports to fans throughout Minneapolis and nationwide on the iHeartRadio app.. Not on the show today? He can move in with Tanner in PDX. He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. 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. Gordon Monson: I Hope Bonneville Lets The Zone Be The Zone Business Owner. (Alma 34:33-34). Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. There was a complication in that mixing. Not saying there arent benefits to avoiding certain endeavors of consumption, especially in excess. Is this a health issue or a strict control-and-obedience deal? For those who dont know, Gordon Monson was a long-time Utah sports radio host for 97.5 1280 The Zone. The three separate stories entertain you with realistic experiences that could happen to anyone of us. by J. Gordon Monson $3.99 This is a collection of three separate short stories. 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. Too often these leaders are thought of within the church as more than celebrities, as though they are if not deity, close to it. Its funny, Im laughing at it, but it cannot be real. Too bad for him. 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