CC 128: Zion Is Calling

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CC 128: Zion Is Calling

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Fred M.'s influence grows ever stronger. The church is (slowly and thoughtfully) on the move from rural everywhere to Independence, MO. Saints are advised to migrate only after they've secured a job and housing, and to integrate kindly with their neighbors. All The Links Read along with us here Mormon Extermination Order The Stone Church (historical) The Stone Church (today)

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Episode 21: Mosiah 3-4: King Benjamin tells his people that Jesus is coming, which of course they already knew. Then we learn that mormon god is a socialist, and it is probably the nicest thing this book has said so far! Check out the links below: You’ve gotta take a... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 15: Jacob 2-Jacob 4: In this episode we learn that Jacob really sucks at his job as a priest. Also, polygamy is evil apparently, who knew? Whether or not mormon god is ok with rich people is a bit fuzzy, but that is only because we humans are just too stupid to understand... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 16: Mymo Special: A very special episode for all the Mymos! In this show we speak with John Larsen about the Taylor Scholarship, and then chat with two Mymos about how the LDS church teaches what we have read so far. Fun, fun times! No Drinking Game this time… but... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 7: 2 Nephi 3-8: If you thought you knew just how racist mormon god is… you just wait until you hear this one. Wow, just appalling! Anyway, the Nephi family drama goes into overdrive, as it looks like we’ve got ourselves a good ol’ fashioned civil... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 1: Intros and Testimonials: This book started off with a bang! After a few boring intro chapters, the story gets going as we hear about Joseph Smith and how this book came to be. Absolute insanity doesn’t do it justice. You just have to hear it to believe it! by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 3: Nephi 6-11: Nephi and his bros get some lady friends who “somehow” find a way to end their inter-family rivalry. But that happiness is short lived as Lehi takes his wacky dreams to a whole new level. Soon after, Nephi wants in on all the dreaming... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 19: Omni-Words of Mormon: In this episode we meet a TON of new people, but they basically have nothing to say. Then we finally hear from Mr. Mormon himself, who surprisingly has very little to say himself. Well, if nothing else you should have a good buzz by the end if you... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 20: Mosiah 1-2: So King Benjamin names his son Mosiah as the new king, and he sure has a long drawn out way of doing it. This episode also includes a humble request from your host David Michael. “Drink” Count – 8 A little over 1 Beer by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 6: Nephi 20- 2 Nephi 2: I’m not going to lie, this was a tough one. It starts with god (I think) telling everyone in Israel how screwed they are, and then just shifts to Lehi babbling endlessly on his deathbed. I hope I made it enjoyable in some way… but it... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 10: 2 Nephi 16-19: Isaiah is still babbling on in this episode, but it gets pretty fun. We start out with Isaiah seeing mormon god in a wedding dress, at least I think that’s what he’s wearing, and then Isaiah getting hot coals dropped on his face. And we get... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 14: 2 Nephi 31-Jacob 1: We finally say goodbye to Nephi. Yes, he dies in this one. Bummer for him. And, of course, those Nephites just go right back into wicked ways. Will they never learn? Oh, and remember to donate to the Taylor... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 4: Nephi 12-15: This is just a loooooooong Nephi dream. He dreams about his “seed” doing battle (and losing) in America, and we learn just how racist mormon god is. The good news is, the dream finally ends and we’re right smack back in the middle of... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 5: Nephi 16-19: My favorite one yet! If you suffered through the boredom of episode 4, then you’ve earned this. I’m not kidding when I say that this episode has magic brass balls, god ships, and a whole lot more crazy! Also, Nephi increases his... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 13: 2 Nephi 27-30: Drinking game is back! This episode is just prophecies and other babbling, but at least we can get our drink on! “Drink” Count – 19 A little over 3 Beers by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 42: Alma 26-29: In this one we get a tremendous battle, the likes of which has never been seen, but sadly it ends up being quite anti-climactic. Also, the newly converted Lamanites go to live with their Nephite brothers, but the Nephites decide to play mafia boss... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 18: Jacob 7-Enos-Jarom: A false prophet makes his way into the Nephite camp, but Jacob makes quick work of him. Then we hear about Jacob’s son and grandson as they continue to try and cure that terrible stiffneck disease. “Drink” Count – 24 4 Beers by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 30: Mosiah 28-Alma 1: King Mosiah’s boys decide to go preach to the Lamanites again, but now there’s no one left to turn the kingdom over to. So, Mosiah gets rid of kings altogether and it doesn’t take long before those stubborn Nephites go back to their wicked ways.... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 8: 2 Nephi 9-10: This episode is dedicated to the great community at http://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon. You guys rock! Ok, in this episode we’ve got Jacob telling us about heaven (which isn’t as cool as you might think) and hell (which is worse... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 2: Nephi 1-5: We have just started the story of Nephi. So far, it’s pretty fun. We’ve got a crazy hallucinating father, some “stiffnecked” brothers, theft, murder, and so much more! Drinking Game count (this will make sense after Episode 9,... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 96: D&C 1 - Introduction (with Co-Host Bryce!): I'm back!! Sorry to all the Mymos for the long wait. But good news, I'm pleased to introduce the show's new co-host: Bryce Blankenagel from the Naked Mormonism Podcast! I'm so happy to have him on-board! In this episode Bryce and I unintentionally... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 9: 2 Nephi 11-15: I’ve been told that the so called Isaiah chapters are just too boring to read… well… CHALLENGE ACCEPTED! Personally, I think Isaiah is hilarious, I hope you agree! Don’t forget the new game, you have to drink after every “It came to pass”... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 41: Alma 23-25 (finally sober): Yup, I’m bowing out from the drinking game for now. Don’t worry, I’ll still be calling out the drinks! Anyway, in this episode Ammon and his bros turn into the world’s greatest missionaries, and then things go a little sideways when they all... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 12: 2 Nephi 25-26: Yet another Nephi sermon. In it we learn just how peaceful mormon god is, despite all the killing he did in the last episode. Oh, and also god gets a little less a racist, which is good, right? “Drink” Count – 12 2 Beers by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 11: 2 Nephi 20-24: God is really pissed and so he decides to lay waste to just about everything in his path. Warning, this is a REALLY violent episode. God gets really creative about ways to slowly kill people. So, enjoy the gore! “Drink” Count – 8 A little over... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 37: Alma 15-17: Alma and Amulek say goodbye to the city they just turned upside down. And after a little alone time they bump into the Mosiah boys, and we get to hear what they have been up to this whole time! “Drink” Count – 30 Exactly 5 Beers by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 46: Alma 38-40: In this one we learn that Corianton chased the skirt a little too much and ol Daddy Alma is not very pleased. But, as usual, Alma gets a little drunk in the middle of all his blabbering and starts going on and on about zombies. Seriously, I think Alma... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 24: Mosiah 9-11: It’s Flashback time! So we jump way back in the story to find out how all the Lamanites took over everything in the first place. Then, we have our first battle chapter! Which, sadly, also includes a campaign of ethnic cleansing. But don’t worry,... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 23: Mosiah 8 and AOA Clip: Prepare yourselves, in this episode we are introduced to a true Goddess. Next we hear more about the Ammon/Limhi bromance, Then we wrap it up with a clip from my appearance on Atheists on Air, which I believe might be the funniest 10 minutes of my... by My Book of Mormon
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Episode 39: Alma 18-19 (the drunk episode): In this episode David not only started recording after several drinks, but he also played along with the drinking game! So, it is either one of the funniest episodes or the worst one ever, depending on your sense of humor. Anyway, in this one we have... by My Book of Mormon
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