Clean it up, girls. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson, left, and Kevin Graham on the air in 2007. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? He also made a lot of money in the sale to the. Somebody should represent the fan. 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. Family is the type of love that will never leave. In each role, he makes the recipient feel like the most important person in the moment to him. 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. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/01/02/gordon-monson-please-dont/. 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. Over the past seven seasons, we saw the ups and downs. Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. Not that hard is universally bad. No, youre not. Gordon Monson has been a columnist at The Salt Lake Tribune since 1993. Is that really something God would be against? Likely there's going to be a LOT of talent (who KSL already pays) shared between TV, KSL, and the Zone. without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column. GordonMonson He could have send a letter to the Q12, instead of whinnying on a leftist newspaper. In June 1964, James Brock dumped acid into the water at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. Nice of you to show up. I would add the following: 1-Ordain women 2-Recognize that sex within a legal marriage is not sinful 3-Disclose church finances 4-Abolish worthiness interviews 5-Apologize for claiming that God is a racist. Sports, sports, sports. The more sports talk around here, the better. But I always came back to the feeling that I shouldnt. He made his choice for himself, for his family, for his life, for nobody else. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. Thinker. BIG XII Coug. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? /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. Yeah so what if you reject your priesthood duties. (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Larry and Gail Miller watch a game with Gordon Monson in 2007. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. 9/30/21 2:09pm. 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. 9/30/21 2:08pm. Nay, ye cannot say this; for that same spirit which doth possess your bodies at the time that ye go out of this life, that same spirit will have power to possess your body in that eternal world." Gordon Monson: "He only wants to talk to you about the good times, not about the bad, not about the issue that has rightfully grown in public attention but that he has never fully addressed." sltrib.com Gordon Monson: Karl Malone ran from me this weekend, and he runs from you, still On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson passed away at 61. 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? 12. GordonMonson I applaud your courage in writing this article. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax "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. As of immediately? Husband. Other Latter-day Saint athletes had prospered in their sports and been praised far and wide for playing on Sundays. Football games will continue to air exclusively on KFAN. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. To receive the free newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here. Adventure Lover. They each tells of young people experiencing very difficult times, some even life threatening events. 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. Whether those views are beautiful or blistering, popular or painful, convivial or controversial, easy on the ears or hard to hear. Additional visits and contributions from Bolerjack and David Locke and a thousand guests made up a mix that provided some of the best sports talk ever in Salt Lake radio. One host most regrettably did a radio remote from a Salt Lake City strip club. Not infrequently, with BYU such a big deal in this market, religion crossed over into sports. I hope Mitch Harper can get a show. I didn't realize the Tribune had a satire column! Just a theory. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gordon Monson. They will be able to progress forever, with greater understanding, and know dividers between the three degrees of glory in the afterlife are more way stations than they are inescapable brick walls. Information in the story may be outdated Its love without conditions. - Gordon Monson. No legitimate sports-talk station should shy away from such matters. Gordon Monson laid off from 1280. The three biggies: Do you believe in and worship God and Jesus Christ? Its challenging mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. What is that fascination exactly? Shame, shame, shame. Patbagley GordonMonson Good list. 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. 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? Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. Bonneville International is taking over 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone in Salt Lake City, UT, and making some programming changes. Something mostly outside my normal sphere of writing. 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. There's not a lot of on air talent in this market. Before and after the Miller Family sold the Jazz and the station in separate deals to Ryan Smith, the overall spirit of the station remained. All other content is 1999-2023 SM Consulting, LLC. There arent enough truthful, independent, diverse voices amplified in our community. With current events being what they are, especially with the Jazz and their players at the center of so much attention, bits of politics did, as well. He seemed happy, though strapped a bit for cash. Can one spiritually dip his or her toes in a pool while talking with friends, but not slip in for a swim? GordonMonson They wasted 2 pages in the paper for this. Its a wonderful chance for growth and maturation for some. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) A Relief Society choir from stakes in Summit and Wasatch counties performs at the General Women's Session of the 187th Semiannual General Conference of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Salt Lake City, Saturday Sept. 23, 2017. Lets change the ruck rule, he said. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. /r/Mormon is a subreddit for articles and topics of interest to people interested in Mormon themes. One host, with whom Im rather familiar, was told by a coach not to come here once every two years and ask that question. No pity needed for me. GordonMonson Amen, Brother! Whether those women have the priesthood or not, they should be allowed a berth as wide as the men when it comes to church leadership and decision-making. Donate more if you feel so inspired, but you dont have to do so in the name of good and godliness. Ill go on writing my column here, loving the written word, same as it ever was, for a while yet. As a former member, I realize that backlash can come quickly. 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. 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? It has gotten to the point where it sounds too highfalutin, too pretentious, too beyond the average churchgoing Jane or Joe. Yeah, this would cost the church a stack of cash, reducing its financials considerably. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? The NFLs competition committee has already held two meetings this week in Indianapolis ahead of the start of the NFL Scouting Combine. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. Nah, I would have left anyway, but I'd have left with some measure of respect for the CJCLDS if you were in charge. 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). GordonMonson Hilarious! But for that to be the calling card for church members, the thing that sets them apart, is misplaced. Ball didnt go in the hoop. Two hosts laughed so hard at some cockamamie thing, the air went dead for a full 30 seconds. 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. TempeCoug. 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. 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. The report from the gossip site also claims Bradys push into standup comedy is a ploy to get his family back. Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. Perhaps Brother Monson and his priesthood leaders should reflect on his implicit/explicit public denunciation of church practice and the review the following question in his next interview. Maybe an argument now and again. Maybe a shout here and there. Michelle Monson Mosure's affidavit, for example, would have been admissible in 2001 the year she was killed but would have been inadmissible under Crawford three years later. 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. They are the on-air, microphone-toting, talking pirates minus one who walked the plank. Some folks need to be encouraged that, yes, they are capable of doing things they might think they are incapable of doing. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) 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. In his article he explicitly wants to change the definition of family in the proclamation. The answer is BYU. Having said that I cant imagine youre in any danger of losing your membership. With control over programming decisions, The Salt Lake Tribune reports that KSL has cut ties with longtime radio host Gordon Monson, also a columnist for the Tribune, who helped start The Zone in . Some folks need to be encouraged that . Thank you for supporting local journalism. The man deserved a better send-off. Dont know whatever happened to him, where he is all these years later, and I dont really care. Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax That'd be fun. Everyone freaked out that the Mormons would cancel the show. Editor's note: President Thomas S. Monson passed away January 2, 2018. Eisen listed gripes that included roughing the passer calls not being reviewable and turnovers caused by fumbling the ball in the endzone. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. Local headlines and stories are HeadTopics.com immediately. The Jazz showed organizational self-confidence and security in agreeing to allow me and others to express whatever we saw fit to express. 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. 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. Not on the show today? 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. You also can support us with a donation at Patreon.com/mormonland, where you can access gifts and transcripts of our Mormon Land podcasts.]. Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. All sides of all topics? It was explosive. 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? 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. Thats what we saw ourselves as freaking pirates in the studio, at the ballpark, at the stadium, at the arena, toting and talking into our microphones, taking notes, taking calls and taking no prisoners. or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? The show made money. WFAN afternoon host Evan Roberts thought he was reading a story from sports satire site Ballsack Sports while perusing the report. Monson also hosts "The Dori Monson Show" on Seattle's KIRO Radio 97.3 FM, which includes a weekly interview with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. All topics? Press J to jump to the feed. Its not a fictious site. He said: None of our guys asked me to come on. 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. 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. Its making mistakes, but giving grace. - Moroni 6 Its genuine acceptance, unwavering protection and boundless devotion. You are somehow less? He was happy for other athletes who chose to go ahead and play on Sundays for their success, for their utilization of size and strength and speed and skill. And if thats the case, the name game probably is too far gone. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. Hello! I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. 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. 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? Would have come with it. 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. Give the OK for playing and working in sports on Sunday. I wonder if he was suddenly let go without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column in response to Hollands BYU speech. Family is constant. Whenever possible, choose a job that does not require you to work on Sundays.. Please forgive the personal tone of all this. GordonMonson Gordos membership. His cohost tried to tell him time after time don't do the "Not Sporting News of the Day" but Gordon would never listen and neither did I. "He saved my job on multiple occasions, and I have always relied on his advice whether it was about radio, sports, or just life in general.". Father. 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. Do you really think Christ expects the holders of his priesthood to sacrifice? Family is a circle of strength and love the safest place for our hearts to rest. Church leaders at General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Gone would be sermons that are all delivered exactly the same, with the same tone and tenor, as though they were all written by the same person, without the slightest hint of individuality. From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.coms top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly. 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. Sailor. or superseded by additional information. These guys did. He's there, you can count on it always. Athlete. Longtime Salt Lake Tribune sports columnist Gordon Monson usually writes about first downs, double-faults, 3-pointers and four-baggers. Not saying there arent benefits to avoiding certain endeavors of consumption, especially in excess. Sounds like a cull is happening. He was with family at the time of his passing. But all that is technical minutiae and doesn't begin to explain much about Monson besides the tenacious desire to accomplish his objectives. Perhaps youve noticed. Tom Brady trying to be funny and not be funny is gonna be the most hilarious thing in the world., 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..