The Cultural Hall Podcast

Articles of News The Cultural Hall News Stories 10/29/2012 Reward, Tribal Council for Mormon on ‘Survivor’ (Read Story) Mormon hopes to become first black Republican women elected to US Congress (Read Story) LDS Charities gives million-dollar humanitarian effort for Syrian refugees (Read Story) The Smith Family Honor Joseph and Emma in Song (Read Story) Quest: Mitt Romney’s university familiar, but a world apart- CNN.com (Read Story) Utah’s top unsolved mysteries (Read Story) Editor of Mormon-themed website quits church to avoid discipline (Read Story) BYU’s Tyler Haws returns from his Mormon mission eager to pick up where he left off (Read Story) Manti Te’o: How much exposure would he have brought BYU? (Read Story) New film explores divide between Mormons and other Christians (Read Story) Plan for Mormon temple rattles Catholics in a French suburb (Read Story) Chad Lee campaign worker who was beaten is gay, Republican and Mormon (Read Story) The Sister Missionary Mall has its own line of clothing and will be expanding inventories and adding new sizing. (Read Story) Embattled Mormon blogger leaves LDS Church (Read Story) LDS Church making further movements towards respect for gays, lesbians (Read Story) How to Resign from the Mormon Church (Read Story) Going on Mormon Mission Does not equal military service (Read Story) Mormon Tabernacle Choir Announces 2013 Tour (Read Story) LDS Missionary Application spike after age change (Read Story) Purse Their strikes LDS Church service (Read Story) Mormons and Scouts (Read Story) Mormons are sophisticated and cosmopolitan (Read Story) Missionaries increase 471% (Read Story)  

Beauty and talent. Listening to the music of Cherie Call took me back to great times from my mission. Hearing the great stories about the music made those memories that much more for me. Here's a few of her own words about her: Cherie Call was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona and has been writing music since her early teens. She has released seven full length albums of her original songs. Her latest album, “Grace”, was released in October of 2009. Some highlights of Cherie’s performing life include playing “in the round” at Nashville’s famous Bluebird Cafe, being a finalist in the prestigious Kerrville Newfolk songwriting competition, and opening for bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien at the University of Utah. Cherie’s songs have been included on several albums produced for the LDS Especially for Youth summer programs, and also on the soundtracks to many independent films, including God’s Army, Charly, and the Banff Award winning film, “True Fans”.  Cherie currently lives in Utah with her husband and two daughters. ***Bonus*** Two live tracks on this episode!

Articles of News Mormon Kicker: (Read Story) Utah Mormons Live Longer: (Read Story) Attack of the Atheists (Read Story) Those cosmopolitan sophisticated Mormons (Read Story) Mormons at a Catholic school? (Read Story) Jeff Kent still hanging in there (Read Story) Rulon Gardner Story (Read Story)  

Google Mormon. You will come up with thousands of Mormon themed websites. People are curious about Mormons...cause Mormons are curious people. This week in The Cultural Hall we wanted to share the background of some Mormon sites. One of the newest, one of the oldest, and one that is set up by a 14 year old. I (Richie) love that each of these people with their websites just like being able to share their beliefs about the church. Listen and learn the legacy of some of your favorite websites. ~The Cultural Hall

Articles of News Mormon Tabernacle Choir names guest artists (Read Story) LDS missionaries are stars of new reality TV series (Read Story) Mormon church scraps plans for high-rise at MTC (Read Story) Book review: Mormon Battalion shaped much of history of the United States (Read Story) Manti Te’o, Mormon athlete at Notre Dame, Makes cover of Sports Illustrated (Read Story) Man accused of raping women he met on LDS site (Read Story) Michelle King: Jimmer Fredette on living the gospel in the NBA, on ‘Mormon Times TV’ (Read Story) Billy Graham and Mitt Romney pray together (Read Story) Staying at the Marriott (Read Story)  

What happens when The Cultural Hall goes to Mormon Mecca? Let's get to the bottom of these "Floating" rumors. What happens if you stay out past curfew and you live on campus? Four courageous students step into The Cultural Hall to tell us about their experiences at "The Lord's University" and why they thought...maybe I shouldn't even be here.   The only seats available were on the front row for this one. ~The Cultural Hall

Corbin and I (Richie T.) went to high school together...Well sort of. Corbin wasn't in High School as much as other people were. He was involved in movies and TV shows which kept him away from school quite a bit.  Even though he wasn't there all the time he was able to have the heart of a girl that I had a massive crush on. Her name is Heather Cook. This episode we sort of meander from talking about Corbins life in the "Limelight" and talk about high school and the old days. So old that he calls me Rick. (Pre 1998 Name I went by) Hope you enjoy this episode ~The Cultural Hall

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Articles of News Mormon Chat Forum Dissects Ann Romney’s ‘Garments’ (or Lack Thereof) (Read Story) Disciplinary hearing delayed for Mormon blogger David Twede  (Read Story) D.C. Third Ward Mormons would welcome Romney, even though most are Democrats (Read Story) Starved for votes? Some Mormons fasting for Romney (Read Story) Living History: Mormons who would be president (Read Story) Highlights from General Relief Society Meeting (Read Story) LDS 'Piano Guys' release new CD with Sony (Read Story) Russia's Mormons Don't Care About Romney (Read Story) New Sponsor of The Cultural Hall http://www.ldsbookstore.com/-Send em a note on Facebook telling them thanks for the support of The Cultural Hall.        

Make your house a home. No success in the world can make up for failure in the home. Home Sweet Home. There's no place like. Home is where the heart is Home, where my thought's escaping Home, where my music's playing Home, where my love lies waiting silently for me. Is homemaking a dying off art-or is there a new trend pushing Men and Women in the church to make their home a happy one where the spirit can dwell?   Listen up! ~The Cultural Hall    

Articles of News Mormon Singles, LDS Singles Wards Rise As Members Delay Marriage (Read Story) A burning question reignites debate and interest  (Read Story) Romney writes off only a portion of LDS charity to keep tax rate up  (Read Story) More returned missionaries in college football  (Read Story) 11 Financial tips to help you be a better latter-day saint  (Read Story) Mormon Tabernacle Choir names new president  (Read Story) Utah's Mormon 'Cupcake Wars' champ says competing on show was fun  (Read Story) Today in History  (Read Story) LDS apostle tells Mormons: stock up on food, not ammo (Read Story) Books on Mormons: LDS, non-LDS authors try to explain the faith (Read Story) LDS blogger, a Romney critic, faces church discipline, but why?(Read Story) Packer dedicates Brigham City temple in cornerstone ceremony  (Read Story) http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/54951383-80/temple-brigham-church-packer.html.csp Mormon Moment (Read Story) Why your favorite bloggers are Mormon: LDS Women share testimonies with readers  (Read Story) Newly Discovered ancient parchment refers to Jesus wife  (Read Story) Michelle King: Jimmy Osmond shares his trials, triumphs and testimony, on 'Mormon Times TV'  (Read Story) Russian rocket scientist shares his Mormon faith  (Read Story) Mom, Mormon, Monster Truck Driver  (Read Story)  

For a long time I tried to figure out a way that I could get Gina Barberi in The Cultural Hall. Then came the Brigham City Temple open house. Gina has never been into an LDS temple....Take Gina into the Brigham City Temple Open House...then have her sit in The Cultural Hall and talk about the experience and answer any questions she has about the LDS church. This episode is pretty "Doctrine-y" without having an ounce of Official Church Stance on anything. Lemme know how I did in handling her questions. It's Episode 59...A Catholic in The Cultural Hall. We'll be saving a seat for ya~The Cultural Hall    

Articles of News September 17th 2012 'Pioneer Prophet' author speaks on Brigham Young (Read Story) Anti-Muslim Film Figure Also Runs Leading Anti-Mormon Site (Read Story) Hook of Mormon (Read Story) LDS Church President honored for civil service (Read Story) Free speech 'outreach' or 'protest' outside Brigham City Temple? (Read Story) Grieving and LDS sports figures (Read Story) Mormon RM called to a new mission — as ambassador to Iraq (Read Story) Mormon Singles, LDS Singles Wards Rise As Members Delay Marriage (Read Story) Bill Clinton reveals Mormon missionaries almost convinced him to convert when he was younger (Read Story) LDS singer-songwriter brings the blues sound to diversifying Shadow Mountain Records (Read Story) Just Dew It: BYU students pushing for caffeinated colas (Read Story) Nevada email prompts Mormon church to reaffirm neutrality stand (Read Story) Mormons in the Paralympics: 3 more medals (Read Story) Religious Test Doc (Read Story) Gay Choir: (Read Story)

Lincoln Hoppe. It's pronounced like Papa...We don't know why it is spelled that way either. Actor and writer---and a father of 5. 5?! How is Hollywood for a Mormon? How does he chose which roles he will act in? Ever turned down a role because of language?! ...and many obligatory Hey Blinkin jokes.   ~The Cultural Hall

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