"EP 120 - MormonNewsRoundup: Temple Controversies, David Archuleta's Journey, & Missionary Deaths"

"EP 120 - MormonNewsRoundup: Temple Controversies, David Archuleta's Journey, & Missionary Deaths" **YouTube Description:** Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob. My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. **Episode Highlights:** - **Temples:** Explore the latest controversies surrounding the Fairview Temple and more. - **David Archuleta:** Dive into David Archuleta's decision to leave the Mormon church and his journey towards living a meaningful life. - **Missionary Deaths:** A deep dive into the sobering topic of missionary fatalities and the church's response. - **President Nelson's Birthday:** What’s the plan for President Nelson’s 100th birthday celebration? - **Poll of the Week:** "Just Ask One Person" Challenge – a satirical look at reaching out. - **MNRU Joke of the Week:** Lighten up with our hilarious jokes! **Articles and Footage:** - Pocatello, Idaho Temple Cleansed: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/MmNDe91fX2) - Footage from Teton Dam Break: [Twitter](https://x.com/brothermike17/status/1797110203936305547?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) | [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/upDTDKN2nx) - Fairview Temple Controversy: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/s/pmtEJWlbak) | [YouTube](https://youtu.be/kmrMMoDpNkE?si=NhlQiqWLC-SyS3ZZ) - More on McKinney Temple: [Twitter](https://x.com/shaunmcknight/status/1797429710286176386?s=42&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) - David Archuleta Interview: [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/david-archuleta-leaving-mormon-church-coming-living-meaningful-life-rcna154751) - Chad Daybell Death Penalty: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N2JvXU6HT_E) - LDS Church’s Utah Expansion: [Twitter](https://x.com/sltrib/status/1797712381725835552?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) - Missionary Deaths: [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRKXP1vh/) - President Nelson’s Birthday: [Church News](https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2024/06/01/president-russell-nelson-100th-birthday-invitation) | [Twitter](https://x.com/deseret/status/1797795408523223302?s=46&t=Kn3MLSjDGf_9v6exU2J_Gg) | [YouTube](https://youtube.com/shorts/8i9tiRmZdao?si=rstJXxn0293lOl7D) **Connect with Us:** - **Slide Deck:** [Presentation](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_-79OygsCUvNn-CjLPQ1kEkRh2PoQFrCwr5fOEC8on4/edit#slide=id.g28f7f489564_0_100) - **Where Will You Go Playlist:** [YouTube Playlist](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq34QmiHsNjdqwduhbikMMP_LOpnog97q&si=_VF2Bqyn6tCBkDBy) - **Website:** [MormonNewsRoundup](https://mormonnewsroundup.org/) - **TikTok:** [@mormonnewsroundup](https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup) - **Instagram:** [mormon_news_roundup](https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/) - **Facebook:** [MormonNewsRoundup](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924) - **Twitter:** [@NewsMormon](https://twitter.com/NewsMormon) **New Episodes:** - **MNRU Episodes:** Live on YouTube Sundays at 9:30pm EST - **MMR Episodes:** Live on YouTube Mondays at 9:30pm EST Please like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for the MormonNewsRoundup. Shoutout to Weird Alma on bandcamp.com for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with me on the great and spacious beehive! Always think celestial. And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing! #lds #mormon #exmormon #postmormon #religion #news #ldschurch #comeuntochrist #churchofjesuschrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #byu #byui #josephsmith #comefollowme #polygamy #bookofmormon #becauseofhim #hearhim