Episode 57 - Mutually Consensual Fisticuffs

Send us Fan MailIntroIn this episode, Moroni, Abigail, Abish, and aaaAAAaaa make their triumphant return from hiatus, joking about their forgetfulness and updating listeners on their lives. They dive into the premise of "The Great and Spacious Podcast," their excuse to hang out and get drunk while discussing leaving the Mormon Church and their collective religious trauma. Banter about personal updates ensues, including running regimens and video game experiences, before introducing their bespoke cocktail for the episode, "Choctrine and Covemints." The conversation wraps up with playful banter about maturity levels and an upcoming sponsor break.Scriptures:  [00:12:08]Starting with workplace mishaps and snarky IT interactions, the hosts transition into a detailed examination of Doctrine and Covenants section one. Their commentary on God's choice of Joseph Smith as a prophet, the nature of sin, and repentance is hilariously irreverent, interspersed with personal anecdotes and witty remarks. The segment ends with their reaction to the scripture and a playful acknowledgment of the seriousness of their commentary.Church Teachings: [00:31:41]Abish takes the lead in discussing apostasy within the Mormon Church, sharing teachings from Church leaders like Elder Dallin H. Oaks. They delve into the Church's stance on same-sex marriage, offering humorous insights into how to avoid apostasy, such as staying busy with Church work and avoiding critical thinking. The segment provides a candid and critical examination of Church teachings and practices regarding apostasy.History: [00:57:48]Amidst casual banter about childhood memories and old technology, Abigail delves into the history of the Doctrine and Covenants, focusing on William E. McLellin and his tumultuous journey in early Mormonism. From multiple instances of excommunication to attempted fistfights with Joseph Smith, McLellin's story is both intriguing and humorous. The segment also touches on controversial changes to the Doctrine and Covenants and concludes with a fun fact about a copy of the scripture that traveled to the moon and back.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