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Many of the most important conversations in a Latter-day Saint ward happen not in the chapel or a classroom but in the meetinghouse foyer. In each episode of “The Foyer,” one or more distinguished guests will join Dr. Patrick Mason for a thoughtful but informal conversation about Mormon history and culture. Episodes will be video cast live with audience Q&A.
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How Religion Alleviates Human Suffering - A Conversation with Sharon Eubank
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How do religious organizations and individuals contribute to local and global humanitarian, relief, and development efforts? In this conversation, Sharon Eubank, Director of Humanitarian Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers concrete examples and advice that will inspire anyone wanting to make the world a better place…
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The Psalm of Nephi: A Lecture Recital, featuring Chris Machado and the Logan Institute Singers
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“The Psalm of Nephi” is a beloved passage from the Book of Mormon (2 Nephi 4:16-35). In this special episode, Patrick Mason teams up with tenor Chris Machado and the Logan Institute Singers for a lecture and performance of three musical pieces with lyrics taken from the psalm.By Leonard J Arrington Chair at Utah State University
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Women’s Equality: It Absolutely Matters
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Utah is a great state, but there are some important areas where it lags behind. One of these areas, unfortunately, is women’s equality. Utah statistically ranks toward or at the bottom of the nation when it comes to various gaps between men and women. And it turns out that the state’s trademark religiosity has something to do with it. In this episo…
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Faith and Public Life – A Conversation with Gov. Spencer J. Cox
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From its very founding, the United States has always featured a delicate balance of being home to an overwhelmingly religious populace while also rejecting a religious establishment. What does it mean to be a person of faith in a secular and pluralistic public sphere? Should religious people bring their values to the arena of politics – and if so, …
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Gold Plates and Other Extraordinary Things
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Mormonism’s beginnings are based on Joseph Smith’s remarkable claims that he saw God and angels and then retrieved golden plates from a hill near his home. The debate between believers and nonbelievers over the truthfulness of Smith’s claims has followed well-worn paths ever since. In recent years, however, new interpretations have emerged that att…
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Special Presentation: An evening with Dallas Jenkins
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This special episode of the foyer is a live recording in front of a live audience. Join Patrick Mason, Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, and Dallas Jenkins, Creator and Director of The Chosen, as they discuss the behind the scenes of creating the largest crowd-funded media project of all time.…
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The Foyer: LGBTQ Mormon History and Theology
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No other issue is as publicly prominent or as vexing for contemporary Mormonism as the relationship between the LDS Church and the LGBTQ community. We will discuss the history of LDS teachings about homosexuality, the recent emergence of “queer Mormon theology,” and how LGBTQ Latter-day Saints navigate the complex tensions of their religion and sex…
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American society is deeply divided. Our political culture is as fractured and dysfunctional as at any time since the Civil War. Latter-day Saints have not been immune to this polarization, but there have also been voices calling for a return to the “better angels of our nature.” Joining us will be two of those voices speaking out in favor of a dist…
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There are some books you read that change the way you see the world. That was my experience reading the amazing recent memoirs by these two scholars and authors, who happen to be uncle and niece. Join us for a conversation about Mormonism, Zen Buddhism, raking, and cancer. Charles Shirō Inouye is Professor of Japanese Literature and Visual Culture …
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The Ongoing Quest for Racial Equality
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May 25, 2021, marked the one-year anniversary since the murder of George Floyd, which set off a nationwide wave of protests over policing and continuing racial inequalities in America. In addition to the broader American context, the LDS Church is in the midst of an ongoing reckoning with its own past of racial exclusion. In this episode guests LaS…
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Dangerous History: Mark Hofmann and Murder among the Mormons
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Since its release in February 2021, Murder among the Mormons has been one of the most popular titles on Netflix. The true crime documentary recounts the story of Mark Hofmann, one of the most infamous forgers in modern history, whose web of lies eventually led to the murders of two innocent people. On this episode of “The Foyer,” host Patrick Mason…
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Heavenly Mother: Moment or Movement
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One of Mormonism’s distinctive teachings is that of a Heavenly Mother, a female divinity who is God the Father’s wife and the mother of all humanity. Long shrouded in mystery and considered by many a taboo topic, there has been a resurgence in interest in Heavenly Mother in contemporary Mormonism. Is this just a fad, or are we witnessing the reshap…
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Sister Saints Ft. Dr. Colleen McDannell
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Yes, Mormon women were pioneers and polygamist wives. But how have women shaped the history of Mormonism since polygamy? Our guest will be Dr. Colleen McDannell, who is the Sterling M. McMurrin Professor of Religious Studies and Professor of History at the University of Utah. She is the author of several books on American religious history, includi…
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Join us for this exclusive conversation with Brandon Flowers, who is not only lead singer of The Killers, one of the most popular rock bands of the 21st century, but also a practicing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We'll be talking about what it's like to be a world-famous rock star and a Mormon, as well as the religious…
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Dr. Laurie Maffly-Kipp,and Patrick Mason discuss the strides as well of the challenges of mormonism as it changes into a global religion.By Leonard J Arrington Chair at Utah State University
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Neylan McBaine: Mormon Women and Voting Rights
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Featuring: Neylan McBaine, CEO of Better Days 2020 and author of Pioneering the Vote: The Untold Story of Suffragists in Utah and the West. Neylan McBaine and Patrick Mason discuss the journey of the suffrage movement in early Utah. They share insights as to why history played out the way it did and what it could mean for members of the Church of J…
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Prof. Patrick Mason speaks with Elders Marlin K. Jensen and Steven E. Snow, Emeritus General Authorities and Church Historians, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They cover the different aspects of studying mormon history from with in the church.
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Mike Grella on Amazon's HQ2, updates on the Point of the Mountain, and the NBA offseason
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Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Mike Grella, Amazon's former Director of Economic Development, to talk about the Days of '47 rodeo, what went right and wrong with Amazon's HQ2 plan, and the incentives surrounding Utah's economy. We also talk about the Point of the Mountain growth and whether or not we're dreaming to…
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Davis Smith on the origins of Cotopaxi, the impact of Questival, and life-changing survival trips
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Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends and Davis Smith, the CEO and founder of Cotopaxi, to talk about his decision to build the outdoor gear company in Utah, what Cotopaxi stands for, and how a young shoe-shining boy from Peru led Davis to found the company. We also talk about how Davis got the inspiration to start the Cotopa…
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The latest from the campaign trial, the 2019 Democratic debates, and NBA Free Agency
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Lt. Governor, Spencer Cox, is joined by a few of the friends to recap a few of the different counties that the Lt. Gov has been traveling to while on the campaign. We also talk about Spencer's son, Gavin, returning home from his mission and the various ways missionaries adjust to life after serving. We also talk about the Utah Coal Country Strike T…
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