Best Aaron Brewster Podcasts (2024)

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6.9 Movie Night 1:07:59

2M ago1:07:59

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Settle in for Movie Night! Aaron and Eric each picked movies that they argued had LDS or interesting religious themes. Do you agree or have other picks? Let us know on discord! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat/pla…

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6.8 Jarom and living in the middle 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

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Today we chat about prophecy, the book of Jarom, and what it means for us to be living in the middle. We draw especially on Sharon J. Harris’s brief theological introduction to Enos, Jarom, Omni. Check it out! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https…

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6.7 Women and Priesthood, Part 3 54:03

6M ago54:03

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The recent Worldwide Relief Society Devotional was awesome! One quote caused a bit of a kerfuffle, which sets the stage for part 3 of our series on women and priesthood. But the devotional really was great! Go watch it! And also listen to this episode :) Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks E…

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6.6 Women and Priesthood, Part 2 57:13

7M ago57:13

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Credit, authority, the danger of hierarchies, and how Jewish whiskey relates to fiction, equity, and legislation. Join us in our second of a multipart series on women and the priesthood. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/@Fac…

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6.5 Women and Priesthood, Part I 1:25:57

7M ago1:25:57

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Our first of a multi-part series on women and the Priesthood of the Church. Themes for this part include defining terms, Priesthood vs. religious office, and Priesthood in the past. Join us! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat https://www.youtube.com/…

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6.4 Taking the Stand 1:14:15

9M ago1:14:15

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Women LDS Relief Society leaders are no longer allowed on the stand in the Bay Area, as covered in Peggy Fletcher Stack’s SL Tribune’s article. On this show, we talk about activism in general, our reaction to this change (not great) and discuss how we think our personal responsibility for revelation needs to be balanced with our need for change to …

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6.3 Revelate! 1:02:07

10M ago1:02:07

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Did you know that we as members of the Church believe in the Book of Revelation? Let’s have some fun and open some seals! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh New YouTube channel! Thanks Eric! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat Look, playlists! https://www.youtube.com/@FaceinHat/playlists Dialogue Podcast Network ht…

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6.2 Idol Meat 1:03:19

1y ago1:03:19

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In 1st Corinthians, Paul teaches about protecting the weak ones by avoiding the appearance of evil. Is this applicable to online discourse? Should we avoid the musty corners of church history or should we investigate? Is there harm in causing doubt, or will that doubt come anyway and is best met head on, guide in hand? We want to frankly look at th…

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6.1 Barbie as an Endowment Film 45:41

1y ago45:41

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Spoilers for the Barbie movie!! The Barbie movie takes people into the presence of God and delivers them to the real world. Join us as we discuss the LDS endowment, existentialism, and heavenly mother as we revel in one of the best movies released in years. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Dialogue Podcast Netwo…

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5.9 Golden plates, translation, and Tibetan Buddhism 1:14:23

1+ y ago1:14:23

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We welcome Tanner McAlister today as we discuss two articles on the translation of the Book of Mormon. We kick things off using our season’s reference, “Yet to be revealed”, from BYU studies. Grant Hardy’s article “The Book of Mormon Translation Process”, provides an excellent discussion of possible problems and resolutions in the translation of th…

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5.8 Grace, works, and foreknowledge 1:07:55

1+ y ago1:07:55

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Two for one! Grace vs. works is one of our favorite topics, and the foreknowledge of God is another! The two articles from BYU Studies we are covering today relate to each other in fascinating ways. Join us as we discuss how we can approach Grace using LDS and Protestant theology, and how the paradoxes of omniscience can be used to discover more ab…

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5.7 War, Polygamy, and Disobedience 1:02:52

1+ y ago1:02:52

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When exactly are we supposed to be obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law? Nathan Oman’s article on Civil Disobedience in Latter-day Saint Thought took us down a winding road exploring this question. Ride along! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Dialogue Podcast Network https://www.dialoguejournal.com/podcasts…

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5.6 History, narration, and theological work 55:48

1+ y ago55:48

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Our church’s framing of the apostasy and restoration is changing, and Miranda Wilcox wrote about it! How we narrate our religious history affects our general understanding of Christian history, and can help us better appreciate the centuries of progress between the ancient apostles and 1820. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.g…

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5.5 Holy Matrimony, Holy Grail 25:35

2y ago25:35

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So, was Jesus married? Our holiday edition of our series on open questions follows Christopher James Blythe’s article on the same question. Conspiracy, Assassin’s Creed, Dan Brown, this one’s got it all. Lots of great links in the show notes! See you next year! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Dialogue Podcast N…

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5.4 Agency and its opposition 1:10:20

2y ago1:10:20

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Agency is critical to the plan of salvation, and the adversary wanted it gone. But how? Philip L. Barlow wrote a banger of an article in Dialogue looking at prevailing theories, and argues the theology yields critical implications for how Mormons interact with government, politics, and church organization. It’s a great read!!! Philip L. Barlow has …

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 16 - Rotting Away with Acid Witch and Halloween III 52:55

2y ago52:55

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia review the latest release by Acid Witch and talk about the best Halloween movie, Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Tom Atkins is a Boglin. Intro and Outro Music- Cauldron - Santa Mira Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodc…

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5.3 Eternal individuation and King Follett 1:28:04

2y ago1:28:04

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We welcome William Morris aka Wm, founder of A Motley Vision, onto our show to talk about the BYU studies article, The King Follett Discourse: Pinnacle or Peripheral?, by James E. Faulconer and Susannah Morrison. We talk about the nature of individuality, intelligence, and our own eternal destiny, as revealed by Joseph Smith and studied by prophets…

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5.2 Divinization and Deity 1:05:54

2y ago1:05:54

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It’s a two for one today as we look at two BYU studies articles on whether God ever has or is currently progressing, and on progression in the afterlife. Go deep with us! It’s so much fun! Plus Hadestown makes an appearance! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Thanks to our sponsor! Check out Beyond the Witch's Woo…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 15 - Halloween Ends... Finally 1:19:26

2y ago1:19:26

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia give their opinion on the new Halloween Ends movie. Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want to send us something, our address is... Shock 'Em Dead c/o Aaron Franks P.O. Box 402 Caneyville, KY 4272…

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5.1 Open Questions, an intro to season 5 52:49

2y ago52:49

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Welcome to season 5! In this season we are studying the recent BYU Studies Quarterly issue 60:3: “Yet to be revealed, open questions in Latter-Day Saint theology.” In each of the articles, an unsettled, open question is presented along with viewpoints from LDS authorities, theologians, and scholars. The goal is not to resolve or debate but to prese…

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4.8 Mormonism and Judaism 55:34

2+ y ago55:34

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Mormons love the Old Testament and everything about the Jewish faith and culture. Join us as we go into the history of Judaic influences on the LDS faith, and the sometimes complex relationship between our faiths. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Colonialism - The Board Game Struggle, by No Pun Included https://…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 14 - Maryland Deathfest XVIII 1:45:02

2+ y ago1:45:02

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia talk about their time at the Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore, MD!!! Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want to send us something, our address is... Shock 'Em Dead c/o Aaron Franks P.O. Box 402 Can…

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4.7 Joshua and Jericho 45:06

2+ y ago45:06

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A fun primary lesson led to a deeper discussion of historicity and truth in the book of Joshua. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh What Do We Mean When We Say that the Scriptures Are True? By Michael Austin https://bycommonconsent.com/2021/05/23/what-do-we-mean-when-we-say-that-the-scriptures-are-true/ Wiki: the c…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 13 - YOU'RE SO COOL, BREWSTER!!! Fright Night I&II 1:12:40

2+ y ago1:12:40

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia watched Fright Night and Fright Night part 2, and part two was for the first time. What did they have to say? Contact Arty at... @TapesofFate on Instagram or email wolfhammer75@gmail.com And his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJM_... Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and…

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4.6 Critical reading and the Divine Feminine 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

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Reading scientific papers requires a critical mindset, but often ‘critical’ has a negative connotation. How can we apply critical reading to scriptures and conference addresses? This is especially relevant in the context of recent conference addresses and discourse in the Mormon community on Heavenly Mother (see especially Dialogue’s spring issue, …

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 12 - KILLER GRANDMA AND VAMPIRES!!! The Lost Boys and Kill, Granny, Kill 1:14:04

2+ y ago1:14:04

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia talk about the 2014 indie horror film, KILL, GRANNY, KILL and the 1987 Joel Schumacher classic, The Lost Boys. Buy KILL, GRANNY, KILL here Kill Granny Kill (DVD) – Alternative Cinema Kill Granny Kill (Limited Edition VHS) – Alternative Cinema Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOO…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 11 - BUSEY IN THE ATTIC!!! Hider In The House and Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 1:15:25

2+ y ago1:15:25

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia get SCARY BUSEY'd by Hider in the House from 1989 and shit all over Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022!!! Contact Arty at... @TapesofFate on Instagram or email wolfhammer75@gmail.com And his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJM_... Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 10 - C.H.U.D. and an Ice Storm That Didn't Happen 1:03:50

2+ y ago1:03:50

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia make words about the 1984 classic, C.H.U.D., and preparing for an Ice Storm that didnt happen! Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want to send us something, our address is... Shock 'Em Dead c/o Aa…

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4.5 Universalism and Heresy 54:11

2+ y ago54:11

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Dr. Eugene England and Elder Bruce R. McConkie really didn’t agree on many points regarding the nature of God and the destiny of souls. For today’s show, we highly recommend Rebecca England’s essay linked in the show notes! We cover it briefly but it’s worth your time! D&C 1:30 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/1?…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 9 - Mortuary in the Cowboy Days 1:09:59

2+ y ago1:09:59

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia yak about Mortuary (1983) and Silent Night, Deadly Night 1 & 2, what they did during the holidays, Rewatching South Park and much much MORE!!! Well, maybe not that much more... Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.band…

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4.4 Billions of quick hits 46:20

3y ago46:20

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Happy new year! We revisit older shows, adding updates on finance (billions of dollars worth), the Provo temple, the Devil in church meetings and certain prophecies about the color of horses. Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh More about the deseret alphabet and Unicode by Kenneth R. Beesley: https://www.unicode.o…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 8 - River's Edge and Tornadoes 1:12:11

3y ago1:12:11

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss the 1986 Teen Crime Thriller, River's Edge and talk about the Tornadoes that made their way through Kentucky and other parts of the midwest December 10th, 2021. Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 7 - Ghostbusters Afterlife and Where Did We Go? 1:07:27

3y ago1:07:27

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss their thoughts on the new Ghostbusters Afterlife film and where they have been the last few weeks. And Donkey Kong. Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want to send us something, our addres…

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4.3 Liberal hair lengths 51:49

3y ago51:49

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Starting off with the history of the People’s Park in Berkley, we segway into discussing Emily Kaplan’s article in the Washington Post, “The Rise of the Liberal Latter-day Saints.” It’s a great article and has generated lots of discussion, especially around LBGTQ issues. Join us! Link to our Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 6 - Night Of The Creeps, House, and Motel Hell 1:20:12

3y ago1:20:12

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss computer problems, Fred Dekker's films, Night of the Creeps and House, Motel Hell and other random non-sense! Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want to send us something, our address is..…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 5 - TRICK OR TREAT 1986, Local Urban Legends and Halloween Memories 2:09:58

3y ago2:09:58

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss Urban Legends from where they grew up, they rip apart 1986's Trick or Treat and talk about childhood Halloween memories! Happy Halloween, everyone! Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com If you want …

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 4 - Shock 'Em Dead! and Halloween Kills, 30 Years of Death's Human and Michael Banjello. 1:54:22

3y ago1:54:22

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In this Episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia tell you their thoughts on the new Halloween movie, Halloween Kills, and talk about the film that inspired the name of the Podcast, Shock'Em Dead. They also discuss whether or not Michael Angelo Batio wears a wig and Traci Lords' weird nightmare nipples. This episode in dedicated to our friend, Du…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 3 - Evil Dead turns 40, Albums That Came Out In October and Random Nonsense 1:31:10

3y ago1:31:10

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In this episode, Aaron and Olivia talk about one of their favorite horror films, The Evil Dead, turning 40 and how inspirational it has been in both film and music, and they also ramble about a few of their favorite albums that were released in October of various years. Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. w…

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4.2 In our lovely alphabet 52:42

3y ago52:42

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Brigham Young loved the Deseret alphabet, and so do we. It’s so cool looking and old and kinda weird. It’s perfect Mormon history and it’s forever enshrined in Unicode. Let’s take a look! Link to new Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh Start here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deseret_alphabet English Phonotypic Alphabet, deve…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 2 - Christine, October Memories and What Happened to Thrashdance Fanzine? 1:30:08

3y ago1:30:08

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss watching Horror movies as a kid, their love for Stephen King's Christine, Music that puts them in the Halloween Spirit, What happened to Thrashdance Fanzine and where is Blood Curse Album 2? Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shock…

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SHOCK 'EM DEAD EP. 1 - Malignant Vs. The Dark Half and Torn Arteries 1:05:23

3y ago1:05:23

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In this episode of SHOCK 'EM DEAD, Aaron and Olivia discuss how James Wan might have borrowed a few ideas from Stephen King and George Romero, and a quick first listen review of Torn Arteries by CARCASS. Support SHOCK 'EM DEAD at our Patreon page and the BLOOD CURSE bandcamp page. www.patreon.com/shockemdead bloodcurse.bandcamp.com --- Support this…

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4.1 A modern miracle 56:02

3y ago56:02

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Did you know they had smallpox vaccines in the 1700s? Join us as we kick off season 4 of Face in Hat with some history and then an in-depth look at one of the most important modern miracles, the mRNA vaccine against Covid 19. Link to new Face in Hat discord server! https://discord.gg/MnSMvKHvwh The Plague Year: The mistakes and the struggles behind…

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3.14 Paul, the Oakland Temple, and Pride 1:04:56

3y ago1:04:56

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We missed posting this one during Pride month, but it’s relevant! Join us for a conversation with local beloved Berkeleyite Paul. We hear how his relative worked on the Oakland Temple in the 50s, and about Paul’s life being gay in San Francisco in the 80s. He loves the temple, and hearing his testimony was delightful. Thanks Paul! David O. McKay an…

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3.13.5 Bonus stories! 20:40

3+ y ago20:40

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We had too many great stories to fit into our Church building program episode so here’s some more from Aaron’s uncles!By Aaron Brewster & Eric Jepson

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3.13 Close to home: the Church Building Program 1:05:24

3+ y ago1:05:24

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Aaron’s Grandpa was a building missionary who built churches all over the pacific northwest. We welcome Aaron’s uncles onto the show (yay!) who helped build these churches as the family moved from location to location. We were very happy to hear what it was like on the ground during one of the most rapid expansions in the church’s history. Thanks f…

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3.12 Minerva Teichert and the Manti Temple 52:55

3+ y ago52:55

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Temple renovations in Manti were scheduled to remove murals by LDS painter Minerva Teichert, but that decision was reversed. Join us as we look into her story and work, art in the church in general, and how remembrance and ritual soaks in our very beings. Minerva Teichert https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva_Teichert The Deseret Alphabet https://e…

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3.11 Poetry, Spies, and the Church Education System 57:48

3+ y ago57:48

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This was a fun one and we went all over the place. From a really great 1700s poem on truth, to BYU spy rings, to the nature of character in education, join us as we look at what church education looked like in the 60s and speculate on how it might have been different today. David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism, by Gregory A Prince and WM…

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3.10 An International Church 39:48

3+ y ago39:48

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How did the church become international? How much more do we have to go? Let’s look at David O. McKay’s contribution and see how we can apply it to our present church. David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism, by Gregory A Prince and WM Robert Wright https://www.amazon.com/David-McKay-Rise-Modern-Mormonism/dp/0874808227 Liken the scriptures …

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3.9 Race, Priesthood, and David O’McKay 1:10:04

3+ y ago1:10:04

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For Black History Month, we study Chapter 4 of David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism: “Blacks, Civil Rights, and the Priesthood.” The ban on black people holding the Priesthood was lifted in 1978. The people, politics, and circumstances leading up to it, particularly in McKay’s time in the 50s and 60s, makes for a difficult, but fascinati…

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3.8 Broadly speaking 39:10

3+ y ago39:10

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Following our theme of change in the church, we look at how our approach to media has changed over the last half century, from the early days of broadcasting to recent attitude shifts regarding social media and embracing new forms of communication David O. McKay and the Rise of Modern Mormonism, by Gregory A Prince and WM Robert Wright https://www.…

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