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Episode 53 - Snake Lake City
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Welcome back to another riveting episode of our podcast, where we share our thrilling holiday mishaps and delve into the complexities of the American healthcare system, because nothing says entertainment like discussing insurance premiums. We introduce a concoction called "Jaredite Bilge Water," because everyone loves a beverages inspired by ancient boat journey human, and animal, waste soup. Brace yourself for a banter-filled exploration of biblical references, where we promise to tone down the sexual innuendos but can't resist teasing the audience about the dubious allure of the "brother of Jared." Stay tuned for more biblical absurdities after the break.
Scriptures: [00:13:54]
In the Scriptures segment, aaaAAAaaa struggles through the convoluted Jaredite story, grappling with stone-induced illumination, confined spaces, and imaginary timelines. He attempts to decipher the logistics of waste disposal on a floating vessel and discuss rebellious characters, secret combinations, and snake-related kingdoms. Be prepared for a rollercoaster of confusion, humor, and occasional existential dread as we dissect the Book of Mormon narrative.
Church Teachings: [00:55:15]
Next up is Church Teachings, where Abish sheds light on the Church's stance on music. Get ready for a riveting discussion featuring a dog licking an arm in the background. We share scintillating anecdotes about attending a rock band-infused Christian Bible church and marvel at the musical restrictions within the LDS Church. Brace yourself for a hilarious take on Dallin H. Oaks' 1970s talk, where the Church's perspective on music genres is mocked and the elusive "spirit" that certain tunes apparently summon. Tune in for a reflection on the paradox of musical expression in religious settings.
History: [01:16:30]
In the History segment, Abigail recounts the life of William S. Godbe, a man who managed to be born and sail the seven seas before ending up in Salt Lake. Discover the thrilling tale of Fanny Stenhouse's bonnet-making venture and the unfortunate encounter with Brigham Young that left her financially wounded. Marvel at Godbe's rebellion against Brigham Young's economic policies and the birth of the Godbeites—a group that apparently thought spiritualist seances were a logical response to leadership dissatisfaction.
The Godbeites embark on a quest for political reform, creating the Liberal Party of Utah to challenge LDS candidates. Spoiler alert: they face challenges and eventually get ousted as the party transforms into an anti-Mormon crusade. Godbe's church introduces spiritualist practices, leading to internal strife, disenchantment, and eventually irrelevance. As Godbe hangs on in Salt Lake City, we chuckle at his attempt to escape the heat by moving to Brighton. He dies at 69, nice, and so does the relevance of the Godbeites' political influence. We conclude with the LDS Church's attempt to control political affiliations, because who doesn't love a good power play? Enjoy this rollercoaster of historical absurdity and irreverence.
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