The Cultural Hall Podcast

A life long member of the church, 40 year resident of New York City, and art enthusiast, Glen has his finger on the pulse of LDS art. Glen tracks not just religious themed art, but any and all artwork by members of the church. He connects daily with LDS artists around the world to find out what works they are doing and to promote their efforts. Tune in to hear his “Top Ten List” (we love a list!) of the some of the LDS art trends he is seeing today. Check out his work at Center For Latter-Day Saint Arts and contact him at glen.nelson.nyc@gmail.com. Glen Nelson is the author of over 30 books. Three of his books, as a ghostwriter, have been New York Times bestsellers. His most recent book is John Held, Jr.’s Fiction, published March 2022. He is co-founder, with Richard Bushman of the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts. 10 Trends in Art by LDS People 1. There are far more artists—painters, composers, writers, choreographers, filmmakers, etc.–who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints than anybody fully knows. 2. BYU’s influence on the creation of artists waxes and wanes. 3. Many LDS artists of accomplishment have no Utah connection—they were not born in the Intermountain West, didn’t go to school there, don’t work nor live there. 4. Today’s LDS artists’ values and beliefs are more subtle than previous era’s overt religious content. 5. Technology has allowed artists who are not looking for full-time careers to make and share their work easily. 6. The Church and its affiliated organizations (BYUtv, KSL, Deseret Book, etc.) are eager, even desperate to find new voices in the arts, particularly artists of color. 7. Artists are creating more work that speaks to personal identity rather than trying to represent “The Church.” 8. LDS artists are very much engaged with social issues of the day. 9. Arts scholarship is on the verge of exploding because there are many academics in the arts who are LDS. 10. LDS artists from history, who “left the Church” are due reappraisals because their work draws from the culture in surprising ways.

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Articles of News Links * “Tales of a Paperboy” by Mr. Mair * What is Orange Theory? * Become a Patreon Saint * Russell Brunson Ep. 595 * History Channel “10 Things You DIdn’t Know About the Mormons” * Patrick Q. Mason Ep. 468 * History Channel YouTube link * Church accused of censoring Carlos Maratta’s artwork * Gay Men’s chorus performs at Washington DC temple * What is The Magic Yarn Project? * California Stake participated in wig project * Find ways to volunteer at JustServe.org * Update on Zachary Wallin case * Utah Man kills entire family * 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline   Temple Ticker * Art in America Article * Building Mormonism: History and Controversy in the Architecture of the Latter-day Saints * https://www.artnews.com/art-in-america/features/building-mormonism-history-controversy-architecture-1234651244/ * Architectural identity of Mormonism * Kirtland – Second Great Awakening, Gathering * Missouri – Abandonment * Nauvoo – City on a Hill * Utah Pioneer Temples – settlement/fortress/refuge, desert bloom like a rose, Stone rolling out of a mountain, the mountain of the lord, prophecy fulfilled, ancient parallels * Tabernacles – meeting places, community architecture * Western Temples – Arizona, Alberta, Hawaii, Idaho – blocky, settlement, solidarity. * Meetinghouses: Wilshire Hollywood California, Idaho Falls 5th ward, DC ward chapel. * Post War outreach and integration – Los Angeles, Oakland, DC, – Suburbs, space age, outmigration from Utah. * Mid Century Modern Chapels: Pagoda Chapel (Holladay), Golden Toaster (Logan) * Expansion and standard plans – Six spire design, then mini “Ritz Carltons” * Exceptions: San Diego, Hong Kong, Vernal, Copenhagen * Landmark temples * Paris, Rome, Philadelphia, Provo City Center,

* Duncan’s Christmas Carol-short story * Boxing Day traditions * Locations of 3 new temples (including Austin) * What is a gastric sleeve (why not one more time?) * Fruit trees in Tanzania Africa * Tabernacle Choir’s Nativity tradition * The choir and Neal McDonough * John Rhys-Davies and the Christmas Story * The choir and The Muppets * Migrants share their stories * Do you have information on the Houston Transfer Center? * 2nd hour meetings to start with prayer (again) * Was Mike Leach a Jack? * Elder Matthew Holland pays tribute to Bro. Leach * 35 Most famous Mormons * Are Shea and Syd Mcgee Mormon? * Where is Morgan from Laguna Beach now? * Julie from The Real World * History of funeral potatoes * Navy football coach steps down * Man breaks into Provo City Center temple

* Welcome Megan of The Little Lessons podcast!! * Become a Patreon Saint!! * Send Richie an email!! * Tribe of Testimonies podcast * Church participates in Newport Beach boat parade * ‘Astonishing’ number of twins * Lessons learned by Miss Rodeo 2023 * Saint Cora Louise Evans * Who is Isaac Manning? * Student athletes and religious accommodations * Trek comes to Australia * 10th Anniversary of Sandy Hook shootings * Fans horrified to learn Killers tricked them  

As the Disability Specialist Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Katie is passionate about working to increase access to gospel learning for those with disabilities. Inspired by the scripture in 3 Nephi 22:13, “And all they children shall be taught of the Lord…” (emphasis on ALL) Katie follows the Savior by seeking out ways to help those with unique barriers have access to gospel instruction and participation. Whether it’s  providing resources for those with food allergies, mobility issues, or blindness, or making church programs, like FSY, more accessible, Katie works tirelessly to understand what is needed and how to provide it. She shares insights on her role to elevate voices of the disabled, and the many diverse ways the Church is working to expand access for all God’s children. Disability Resources on the church website Home Evening Lesson on Disability and Inclusion Teaching Strategies for Children with Disabilities Contact Disability Services at disability@churchofjesuschrist.org Katie Edna Steed has been the Disability Specialist Manager for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2018. Prior to coming to The Church, she spent fifteen years as an Associate Clinical Professor at Brigham Young University in the department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education. Her area of expertise is in children with severe disabilities, including Autism. Before teaching at Brigham young University, Katie taught in the public schools both as a general educator for one year and as a special educator for three years. Her thesis is entitled: Instructing teachers of children with disabilities within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  She is passionate about this topic and has presented at several churches over the past 20+ years on how to best support their members with disabilities. She has a website dedicated to providing resources on this topic at: katieednasteed.com Katie’s book, Promises I make When I am Baptized at Eight, combines her love of motherhood, teaching, and the gospel into an activity book to help children of all abilities better prepare for their baptismal covenants. Katie also serves with her husband as a Technical Specialists for Latter-day Saint Charities where she provides trainings throughout the world to help educators, medical personnel and parents on how to support individuals with special needs. Katie’s favorite titles are that of wife and mother to three wonderful children, one of which has autism. She loves to support individuals of all abilities achieve their goals and become what they desire to be.

ARTICLES OF NEWS * What is a Gastric Sleeve? * A (barf) picture of Mr. Mair’s surgery * What is a Hiatal Hernia * “Pork chops and applesauce” * “Where’s the basement?” * Join us on Patreon for $4 * Follow Mr. Mair on Facebook * “Tales of a Paperboy: a Christmas Story” * Europe produced Witnesses of Christmas * Watch 2022: Witnesses of Christmas * 2022 First Presidency Devotional * “Christmas Day in the Morning” the story of Pearl S. Buck * “Longfellow’s Christmas,” with Edward K. Herrmann * “Silent Night, Holy Night” featuring Walter Cronkite * Luke II: The Christmas Story—John Rhys-Davies * John Rhys-Davies on the Christmas Story * Church donated $10 million to UNICEF * Organ donated to the New Melleray Abbey * British actor announced as narrator for Christmas concert * Follow Dan McClellan on TikTok or YouTube * LWV and MWEG accuse Utah of gerrymandering * Elder Koelliker, emeritus GA passes away * We’re Here article from Vulture * Know Your Moroni * https://photogent.com/know-your-moroni-a-field-guide-to-angel-moroni-statues/ * Free Downloadable E-book by Brian Olsen * Hundreds of pages, now in two parts. * Site Announcement

Kerry is a best-selling author and award-winning researcher who received his B.S. from BYU in Psychology with a Hebrew minor and an M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, also from BYU. He earned his Ph.D. from UCLA in Egyptology. He is a professor of Ancient Scripture at BYU, and is the director of the BYU Egypt Excavation Project, for which his work has been featured on National Geographic. He has also been a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford. He and his wife, Julianne, are the parents of six children and one gandchild, and together they have lived in Jerusalem while Kerry has taught there on multiple occasions.    

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* Join Patreon at the new $4.00 Tier!! * What is Dumping Syndrome? * Who is David Neeleman? * Mair’s Christmas blog * Stanford expresses regret… * Julia Sweeney’s TED talk * Renovations begin in 2023 for Beehive and Lion Houses * Centerpoint Theatre in Centerville * Boy Scouts’ building to be demolished * Mesa Temple Christmas lights return * Ann Madsen Obituary * Ann Madsen Ep 151 * BYUI instructors fired for failing ecclesiastical clearance * Michael Adam Davis sentenced * Genealogy research is now tax deductible * 50 ideas to share light for #lighttheworld * Missing woman reunited with family through DNA * First Presidency Christmas Message * Church News Article * “Inside Church Headquarters: The location, design and construction of Latter-day Saint temples” * https://www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2022/11/27/23466258/inside-church-headquarters-presiding-bishopric-location-design-construction-of-temples * “The First Presidency outlines criteria for determining where temples should be built, including the numbers of members within an area and the distances they travel to attend a temple.” * “Based on that criteria, the Temple Department — which is overseen by two members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles — makes suggestions to the First Presidency of possible temple locations.” * “The First Presidency will then make the final determination of where temples should be built.” * “The Presiding Bishopric and its Special Projects Department identify a specific site within that location and recommend it to the First Presidency. In most cases, once the location and site have been identified, the temple is announced by the First Presidency to the ...

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* Articles of News * Join The Cultural Hall on Patreon * Join us on The Back Row Facebook group * LeAnne Willmore, Bells on Temple Square director and aunt of Mr. Mair * Bells on Temple Square video gallery * TABCATS YouTube channel * Brazil’s MeetUp is connecting thousands of youth * 2 Juvenile vandals identified in Perry, Utah * Kyles latest YouTube video * Church ASL Board of Education formed * Lee Returns from mission * Previously unknown document discovered at Western Illinois University * Love Your Lineage podcast * President Nelson’s 2020 #GiveThanks invitation * Biggest changes to missionary service in the last 10 years * Largest landowner in Illinois is… * Largest landowners by state * The biggest landowners in America   What is a gastric sleeve (one more time)? * Temple Site Announced * Grand Rapids Michigan Temple * Site of the Christ Community Church in southeast Grand Rapids * Listed for $1.35M * 5 acre site * Sale Finalized on November 3 * “This is a 24-hour well-lit and secured facility. If used as-is – This is a beautifully built church that seats 250 people with an excellent sound and lighting system in place. The first level below includes an open floor plan with large windows and a multitude of exit doors that are easily accessible. This is currently used as a school with 12 class...

Cynthia Winward and Susan Hinckley are co-creators of the At Last She Said It podcast. In this conversation, they share why they started the podcast, where the name came from, and personal experiences they have had as women in the church. They devote the podcast to (finally! at last!) saying everything they have thought but were too uncomfortable to say out loud in church- because the stakes were too high. Whether it’s the fear of jeopardizing a calling or risking a relationship, they talk about difficult things that specifically apply to women of the church. And it’s not just what you say; sometimes it’s simply your way of being in the world. In this episode they delve into the terms and concepts of “patriarchy” and “feminism” and talk about why these can be loaded. They speak to why men’s and women’s experiences in the church might differ and seek to amplify women’s voices and experiences in the church. Their weekly conversations focus on complexities of their faith and church experiences as Latter-day Saints, amplifying a diversity of women’s voices and views, and encouraging listeners to think about old ideas in new ways. Cynthia Winward makes her home in Provo, Utah although she will always be a California girl. Fifteen years ago she created Meringue Designs, an online business that sells her digital embroidery designs worldwide. She holds a degree in business management from Brigham Young University.  Her true loves are baking lemon meringue pie, and true to her Mexican heritage, the world’s greatest red chile enchiladas. She loves travelling with her family, reading non-fiction, and getting up early. Susan M. Hinckley tells stories in words and pictures. She is the creator of the webcomic Gray Area, and a Creative Writing graduate of the University of Utah. A longtime exhibitor with the American Craft Council, her art has appeared in numerous books and magazines and is in private collections across the US. Her essays have appeared in Exponent II, Dialogue, and Sunstone magazines. She splits her time between AZ and MN, but her heart is always in the desert.    

Where does 19th century France intersect with Mormonism? So glad you asked, you’re about to find out! Richie is joined by Daryl, Heather, and Corry to talk about their new book, Marianne Meets the Mormons. You’ll find out who Marianne is, and how the French examined things like polygamy, family, & socialism in the Mormon community as a way to help them better understand their own changing culture. In the nineteenth century, a fascination with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints made Mormons and Mormonism a common trope in French journalism, art, literature, politics, and popular culture. Heather Belnap, Corry Cropper, and Daryl Lee bring to light French representations of Mormonism from the 1830s to 1914, arguing that these portrayals often critiqued and parodied French society. Mormonism became a pretext for reconsidering issues such as gender, colonialism, the family, and church-state relations while providing artists and authors with a means for working through the possibilities of their own evolving national identity. Surprising and innovative, Marianne Meets the Mormons looks at how nineteenth-century French observers engaged with the idea of Mormonism in order to reframe their own cultural preoccupations. Heather Belnap is Associate Professor of Art History & Curatorial Studies and directs the European Studies program at Brigham Young University, where she currently holds a College of Humanities Professorship. She was recently awarded BYU’s 2022 Phi Kappa Phi Award. She has presented and published widely in feminist art history, and particularly on women in nineteenth-century French art and society. Recently, she has turned her attention to the fields of Utah and Mormon studies. Professor Belnap has co-edited two books, Interior Portraiture and Masculine Identity in France, 1789-1914 (Ashgate, 2011) and Women, Femininity, and Public Space in European Visual Culture, 1789-1914 (Routledge, 2014), and co-authored, with Corry Cropper and Daryl Lee, Marianne Meets the Mormons: Representations of Mormonism in Nineteenth-century France (University of Illinois Press, 2022). She is currently working on three book projects: Modernity’s Muses: Women, Art, and Culture in Post-Revolutionary Paris; a volume on Mormon artist Minerva Teichert for the Introductions to Mormon Thought series; and Artistic Frontiers: Women and the Making of the Utah Art Scene, 1880-1940 (with Emily Larsen). Professor Belnap teaches courses on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European art, modern and contemporary art, women in art, and European Studies. Corry Cropper  specializes in nineteenth-century French literature (particularly the works of Prosper Mérimée) and sports in French literature and culture. He enjoys teaching all levels of French: introductory literature courses, graduate seminars, business French, courses on French culture and history, and language classes. He served as co-chair of the Nineteenth-Century French Studies Association with Andrea Goulet and Larry Schehr from 2010-17. He was chair of the department of French and Italian at BYU from 2009-2018 and currently works as an associate dean in the College of Humanities. Daryl Lee is Professor of French at Brigham Young University and an affiliate of BYU’s Global Women’s Studies, International Cinema Studies, and Comparative Literature programs. His work in cultural studies has addressed two broad eras (late nineteenth-century France and post-war cinema), spans popular and high culture, and has incorporated a variety of forms and material objects, from lyric poetry, the naturalist novel, and crime films to photographic albums of war ruins in Paris, guidebooks, and caricature. His commitment to experiential learning through internships and study ab...