Episode 40 - Live Lawndartulously

Send us Fan MailIntroEpisode 40 of the "Great and Spacious" podcast kicks off with our hosts Abish, Abigail, Moroni, and aaaAAAaaa. They're back with their usual dose of musings and a side of nostalgia about their journey to episode 40. Along the way, they touch on Abish's fancy new microphone and their delectable cocktail creation for the episode, "Samuel the Lemon Drop." Naturally, they sprinkle in some cheeky commentary about the Book of Mormon and take an unexpected detour through Jeff Goldblum's Jurassic charm. They'll make you question if the internet is truly a blessing or a curse.Scriptures [00:10:23]Abish gives the Book of Mormon a playful makeover, summing up Helaman 13 to Helaman 16 with enough humor and pop culture references to make you laugh your sins away. From repentance to impending doom, they cover it all while making you wonder if the Nephites had a laugh track.Church Teachings [00:31:12]Moroni dives into an LDS primary lesson about "Samuel the Lamanite" (Lesson 31) and promptly unravels the absurdity of it all. Cue the hilariously snarky commentary about role-playing, dress-up, and that whole pride issue, which somehow relates to church leaders. We'd say it's almost like a spiritual roast with a side of thrift store shopping wisdom.History [00:53:18]Abigail embarks on a genealogical expedition, unraveling the tales of pioneer ancestors. First up is George Jarvis, aaaAAAaaa's forebear, who journeyed across oceans, Utah deserts, and whose child met a chilling end via lightning strike. Laughter meets lightning in a memorable twist.Then, Abigail takes us on a rollercoaster through the life of Matilda Lawrence Price, Abish's pioneer ancestor, who seemingly had more babies than practical sense. Sixteen kids, a treacherous sea voyage, a terrifying train ride, and a touch of sheer family chaos await you. And yes, we might get a tad frustrated at Matilda's spouse for not lending a helping hand. The hosts empathize with Matilda's challenging life, but really, what were you expecting from pioneer times?In sum, this episode delves deep into the chaotic life of Matilda Lawrence Price, her mind-boggling number of offspring, and the seemingly endless challenges her family faced. The hosts are here to chuckle, groan, and maybe even shed a tear for a woman who was the original multitasking mom. You'll leave this episode wondering, "What's the limit to one woman's patience and womb space?" but don't worry, we've got the answer – it's Matilda.Follow us on Insta @gr8_and_spacious, Twitter @gr8andspacious, Discord (https://discord.gg/pdeXSQdga) and Reddit u/gr8_and_spacious for behind-the-scenes shenanigans, hilarious memes, and maybe even a sneak peek at our next episode..If you've got a burning question, a hilarious anecdote, or just want to say hi, shoot us an epistle at [email protected] don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review of our podcast!Support the show