What is that fascination exactly? Cover it up? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. These guys did. Another called a high-ranking Utah administrator a liar. An attempt by the powers-that-be to sanitize that or slant it or bottle it up would run counter to everything The Zone was meant to be, everything it should be, everything it was envisioned to be. Don't cry for Monson, he is quite well off and still writes for that garbage rag, Whatever happened to the former Ute player Kyle Gunther? One bit of advice: Let faith bridge your own gaps. Just a believer looking for a slightly better way. Miller's group then sold the operation to Smith Entertainment Group in May 2021. He also works in gameday communications for FC Cincinnati and additionally contributes to the AllBengals blog for Sports Illustrated. Along the way, it changed ownership and ultimately was purchased by Jazz's Larry H. Miller group. Nah, I would have left anyway, but I'd have left with some measure of respect for the CJCLDS if you were in charge. Monson: BYU should offer an open hand, not a clenched fist Ive actually heard church leaders blame girls in the congregation for wearing short skirts and tight shirts, thereby causing impure thoughts to creep into the tender minds of the boys. GordonMonson Some good perspectives. Time. Bonneville International is taking over 1280 AM and 97.5 FM The Zone in Salt Lake City, UT, and making some programming changes. for this different, more expansive proclamation.6. But, here are his "20 Theses" he's virtually "nailed" to the Church door today. Too many women of all ages within the confines of the idea that the body is a temple are made to feel shameful for those temples, which, ironically enough, brings additional emphasis on and attention to the bodies that church teachings are attempting to cloak. Within months, after adding our morning show, the station was off and running, consistently remaining atop the ratings for sports radio. That speaks for itself, or would, if it were done my way. Ye cannot say, when ye are brought to that awful crisis, that I will repent, that I will return to my God. Roberts then argued that Bradys history of appearing in movies is much different from doing standup comedy, but added hed still like to see the seven-time Super Bowl winner make the attempt, but for the wrong reasons. You can find a list of our flairs and their definitions in section 0.6 of our rules. Patrick is a radio host for 97.5/1280 The Zone and the Zone Sports Network. iHeart Minneapolis has been an outstanding partner, and were pleased to secure a multi-year extension with Greg and his team, knowing theyll continue to provide best-in-class opportunities for fans to follow the Gophers, Gopher Sports Properties VP/GM Greg Gerlach added. In one church manual, targeted toward young people, which appeared to be official, it read as follows: Sunday is not a day for shopping, recreation or athletic events. I hope he finds something new. Family is forever.. This archived news story is available He is the morning host and producer for 89.3 WMKV in Cincinnati, OH. Its ridiculous to have to say it, but here we are: Women are every bit as capable as men when it comes to leadership and knowledge and discernment and organizational skills and empathy and caring and goodness. GordonMonson I like it GordonMonson Dont worry they only ex communicate women for having these kinds of ideas GordonMonson Or you could find faith that works for you. 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. Adventure Lover. Family is encouragement without expectations. without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column. You know, lets change the catch rule! Austin Horton - Radio Host - The Zone Sports Network | LinkedIn According to church doctrine, Satan wanted to take agency away and force everyone to do everything just one way. One of the highlights for us was having Larry Miller make a weekly appearance on our show. Mental health should and would be hugely considered here, as would earnest desire. Listeners phoning in on sports-talk radio shows were fired up. 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. Theres nothing wrong with modesty, I get that. Father. Make it clear that eternity is a long, long time and if people in this brief life do not always get or agree with what the church is doing or why it takes the positions it does, and they dont cling to the iron rod or stay on the covenant path, if they wander a bit or a lot, they wont necessarily be sentenced to some miserable, hellish prison in the Great Beyond, isolated from whom and what they love. RE: As of immediately? GordonMonson He's asking for The Lord to give the ok for his personal sinful desires. what can we change about our inherently fundamentalist beliefs and ideologies to appeal to a younger marketplace and modern consumers? , Gordon Monson: Utah ends a season filled with victory with a hurtful defeat in the Rose BowlThere 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. Rather than Bonneville dealing with sign a new one down the road, they decided to just pay him out the rest of it and be done with him. Editor's column: Gordon Monson, BYU and Mormons As for those who feel left out or shamed when the question is asked at a church meeting How many of you served a full-time mission? With tender feelings we announce that Thomas S. Monson, president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died this evening at 10:01 pm in his home in Salt Lake City. Not on the show today? Everyone on 1280 and 97.5 The Zone had something to say. All other content is 1999-2023 SM Consulting, LLC. Call it whatever you want, with or without the priesthood, but empower women. Another three or four repeatedly broke significant news stories. Is that really something God would be against? But if he repent not he shall not be numbered among my people, that he may not destroy my people (3Nephi 18:31). The more sports talk around here, the better. 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. Austin knew sports better than Jake and GM and also was funny. ), Donate to the newsroom now. What does thinking or looking like a ball bearing or like the New Christy Minstrel Singers have to do with righteousness? Nobody could tell me why I, rather singularly, was uninvited. Patbagley GordonMonson They probably will. Opinion | We Prosecute Murder Without the Victim's Help. Why Not Too many people would rather get comfortable with sin, than becoming comfortable in God's presence. Enlarge your audience. 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. Everyone makes their own decisions based on what they think is right. How dare they? Maybe the only funny one, I did too except he didn't have a great radio voice unfortunately. He broke rule #1: 1. His students seemed happy. 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). Nice of you to show up. I'm surprised people still spend meaningful time listening to radio, I thought Gunther and Sean O'Connell were the most entertaining and got canned. Do not seek entertainment or make purchases on this day. Gordon Monson: Please don't throw me out of the LDS Church for what I By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's. Whenever possible, choose a job that does not require you to work on Sundays.. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) minutes. Was it because, as a journalist, I couldnt endorse advertisers products on air? More troubling, is the fact that Gordon is a household name to people who closely follow sports in Utah. Paul Pabst Pays Off 5-Year-Old Bet On Dan Patrick Show, Rich Shertenlieb: NFL, NBC Wouldnt Let Anyone Find Out If Tom Brady Has Covid, I fact-checked this nine times, because I said This can not be real.. Im also rooting for ESPN 700. Thinker. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Family is beauty and madness intertwined our storm and shield all at once. For a minute, forget about the bombastic statements and sentences, think about what really matters. Do not just pat them on the head and sweetly smile at them. Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen ended their marriage in 2022 after 13 years. I dont celebrate anyone losing their job even if that person may deserve it. 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. When the Jazz took over ownership of the stations nine years ago, and ever since, managers with the team had always been fair to me, even though I likely ticked them off regularly, and there are many good people in that organization, top to bottom, who I respect. 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. Some may just laugh thinking this is just a little light eccentricity. 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. Amirite or amiwrong? Thanks Gordon. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? KSL, after two decades of The Zones existence, was taking over operation of the stations, and they were moving all the on-air talent with them including all the guys who I helped hire, some of the guys whose jobs I had saved in the past when one manager or another got upset about one thing or another everyone except for me. Not the real you. 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). 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. New Jazz owner Ryan Smith bought the station last spring. Why arent parts of Utahs prison being saved for historys sake. 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. When seeking a job, share with your potential employer your desire to attend your Sunday meetings and keep the Sabbath day holy. Bonneville bought a station in San Francisco with an openly gay morning show team. Sports, sports, sports. In some form or fashion, he has played a part in contributing to the employment of many on-air talent and producers across multiple stations. KSL had long been rumored to covet what we built at 97.5 and 1280, wanting to solidify its connection to the Jazz and to build its own sports media empire. Look at everyone the same, treat all the same, do business with them the same. The three daughters and wife of Dori Monson are still living. It was a bit rough around the edges. GordonMonson Look at all these triggered cult members in the comments . 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Not saying there arent benefits to avoiding certain endeavors of consumption, especially in excess. It wasnt so much that he loved algebra or geometry or trigonometry or the confines of the classroom. So what. 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. Maybe Gordo can comment on that? It would have been decent, after nearly 30 years on the air, for KSL to allow me to do so. Maybe an argument now and again. (Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Larry and Gail Miller watch a game with Gordon Monson in 2007. All topics? 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. Do you really think Christ expects the holders of his priesthood to sacrifice? But if they are in a place in their lives that makes it overly burdensome for them to do something the bishop thinks he wants them to do, empowering them to righteously express a firm no without feeling guilty would absolutely be acceptable. He told Rich Eisen that he recently had a conversation with his wife saying that he needed a new crusade in life. He was with family at the time of his passing. As far as I understand he will continue to write for the Tribune. The man deserved a better send-off. A laugh a minute. The father of five daughters, he served a mission in Germany and today, in fact, is a member of his stake high council. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. So what - Gordon Monson. I wonder if he was suddenly let go without any fanfare due to his recent SL Trib column in response to Hollands BYU speech. Here's what lawmakers have directed schools to do, Can't take statins? No, youre not. 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. Women arent ornaments to be properly covered or shined or kept, rather they are strong individuals who should think and decide for themselves. Take it from someone who was there when the thing was born, when it spoke its first words, when it took its first calls, when it informed and entertained and angered its first listeners and made its first audiences laugh. Dan Patrick liked the idea. He continued the papers long tradition recently by weighing in on what he thinks church leaders are getting wrong. GORDON MONSON hosts "The Gordon Monson Show" weekdays from 2-6 p.m. on 104.7 FM/1280 AM . On December 31, 2022, Dori Monson passed away at 61. Although he jokes he's an "oxymormon," he believes his experience gives him unique insight. All rights reserved. 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. Maybe, say, two strong contributions per month. Family is comfort. Were excited to use our scale and reach to bring Gopher sports to fans throughout Minneapolis and nationwide on the iHeartRadio app.. GordonMonson When you have members in developing countries selling their gold teeth to go to your temple while your church sits on BILLIONS how can you see it as anything but corrupt and a cult? Get rid of the fascination with the female form and making sure it is covered up. 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. Also if family is defined as "love without motive, love without conditions", I wonder if or why he would oppose queer polygamy advocates like fellow member of the church Blaire Ostler who makes that exact same argument to support bringing back polygamy, but a more "expansive" polygamy. 2:472-Minute Listen. It's never easy to lose a job. To find solutions through discussion. Your suggestions are sound and I support you 100%. utahpollution SLC CleanAir uphe, GordonMonson Then create your own church Join the Alpine Church GordonMonson Id have read your article had it not been behind the pay wall. 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. When the Cougars won, he did not follow through, thankfully. He'll go back to 1320 and bring them all with him. I actually liked Austin and thought he was funny. I didn't realize the Tribune had a satire column! 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. You werent in the position or frame of mind at a certain time in your life to do the mission thing? 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. As far as I can tell, the LDS Church has left the specifics of keeping the Sabbath day holy undefined, somewhat vague. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Latter-Day Saint. According to the Salt Lake Tribune, The Zone Sports Network founder and Salt Lake Tribune columnist Gordon Monson is out at the station. GordonMonson The fact that this needs such an overhaul to me is an indication that it is not the word of a God. But Monson still has hope for what the station can be in the Salt Lake market. "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. 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. 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. GordonMonson Kudos for ideas -reality checks really - that r long overdue. (Its something I read on a wall somewhere written by someone at some time for families everywhere): Family is love without motive. In an ironic twist, as he has pointed out since the deal was announced, Monson also saved several jobs of his friends over the years but couldn't save his own. Patrick Kinahan: Utah sports radio loses legendary host GordonMonson Looks like father & son GordonMonson Miss Gordon GordonMonson I miss you on the radio. Its who these guys are. he does a great impersonation of Rob Gronkowski, and hes got a really over-the-top Boston accent that he can also do. Eagle Scout. sltrib.com 1996-2023 The Salt Lake Tribune. Ill go on writing my column here, loving the written word, same as it ever was, for a while yet. Ill never forget the reaction to that news when my column was published in The Salt Lake Tribune back in the mid-1990s. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Business Owner. Family is potential without pressure. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Not that hard is universally bad. He died at age 90 from causes incident to age. Can someone summarize in comments please. Gordon Monson was not retained by Bonneville when the company took over operations of 97.5/1280 The Zone earlier this month. Nobody in the business has done more, never missing a beat even as multiple radio partners came and went over the years. Some folks need to be encouraged that, yes, they are capable of doing things they might think they are incapable of doing. BIG XII Coug. Athlete. Hopefully they can discuss this so it does not become a pattern. Doing business on Sunday is frowned upon, and the influences of that can be seen all around Utah, where many stores, restaurants and services are either closed or limited. KSL took over the zone? Ralphie, the seemingly unadoptable French bulldog from upstate New York, is making progress in his intensive training program, according to his shelter. I called an executive at Simmons Media, left a telephone message for him, told him what we aimed to do. or not, if it simply keeps food on the table and the mortgage paid, what is an employee supposed to do? Gordon Monson: The real story of the real hope for 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. (There are more stories to tell, really fantastic stuff, and at some point in the future, I will write them.). Sports is usually a good. 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. We had both been tossed out by another local sports station because, as they said it, they no longer could afford to pay us. Gordon Monson Out As Bonneville Takes Over Operation Of The Zone 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." For all the bravado and strong opinions, as Bolerjack states, above all Monson is a husband, father, grandfather and friend. "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. GordonMonson Leave Gordon. Fifty people in a bar can tell the tuck rule? He is still with the Salt Lake Tribune, where he will continue to have a sports voice in the market. I was coming to the end of the line anyway, planning to walk away on my own. Over a period of time, the Jazzs agreement with KFAN ended and LHM Sports and Entertainment went ahead and bought our signals and reunited much of the old crew, blending it with the new, including on-air talents like Spence Checketts, Riley Jensen, Tony Parks and producers such as Lloyd Cole and Austin Horton and Jake Hatch. It was many years ago when a talented BYU football player informed me and thereby the world that he would forgo playing in the NFL to teach math at a high school. "As it turned out, through all the years, I could save other people's jobs, but . 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. 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. Thats the way it should be, would be here. Life is sooo much better. Its believing in each other with such conviction it ignites courage and confidence, awakening the space for true potential to rise. Most recently, on March 12, 1995, he was set . I am somebody that should be in that room, Eisen answered. KSL takes over management of The Zone Sports - News, Sports, Jobs President Thomas S. Monson has served as the 16 th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since February 3, 2008. Never pressure or guilt anyone into filling a church calling. Is a walk around the neighborhood OK, but a hike in the mountains not OK? Such things wouldn't need to be changed and should stand the tests of time. Those are my guys over there, too. The two men sold the independent station Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment in 2012. 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 You are somehow less? Though he will no longer have a presence on The Zone, Monson wont be out of the public eye completely. A couple of us banged on then-BYU football coach Gary Crowton on the air so resolutely that he called the show to confront us. 'Mormon Land': Gordon Monson discusses his 20 church reforms The vast mayhem in and around sports, in the middle of that sloppy intersection where athletics sometimes collides with religion and pop culture and politics and open opinion, where no cow, no nothing, is sacred or sanctimonious, thats more than just the code by which The Zone lives. 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. Theres a place for cleanliness and hygiene when it comes to presenting oneself as a messenger from God.
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