And it came to pass, in RW2

This episode is an interview with several former RW2 YM and YW who started college in 2021. Collin Richardson organized the interview session. Guests include: Brynn Ferguson, Emily Lofgreen, Will Bowman, Archer Lamb and Leah Dawson. 

This episode was recorded when the Shearers had recently moved into the ward. Unfortunately, it wasn't published then and the Shearers have recently moved out of the ward.  So, have a listen and remember fondly the days and ward members of the past. 

In this episode, the podcast crew interviews Jeremy Boyce as he is preparing to go on a full-time mission and the full-time sister missionaries serving in the Rockwood 2nd ward. The discussion covers mission prep, how a mission may change you, serving in the time of COVID, St. Louis food and more.   The Crew includes: Leah Dawson, Seth Boyce, Calan Richardson, Archer Lamb and Jon Lamb

Stacie and Douglas Shaw are former members of the Rockwood 2nd ward. Several members of the podcast crew knew the Shaw family well when they were in the ward and this interview was a reunion of sorts.  We find out where the Shaws are now and the crew asks what a high councilor does.

The Podcast crew played family feud with Douglas and Stacie Shaw. This game is an excerpt from the interview. All the answers for this game were taken from a survey sent to the ward by the deacon's quorum (the R2DQ). The teams are The Shaws and Archer versus Seth Boyce, Leah Dawson and Collin Richardson.   Also, listen to the rest of the interview in the "where are they now: Stacie and Douglas Shaw" episode that will be published soon. 

A Eureka tradition of collecting icicles, scary things done anyway, sports, walking into a pole, pets, haircuts and more! Caleb Boyce, Adam Boyce, Grey Lawson, and Kyle Lafrance interview Ann and Hank Ziegenmier about life then and life now. The Ziegenmiers ask about as many questions as they answer so you'll also get to know some of the great young men of the R2DQ. 

The Rockwood 2nd Ward Deacons Quorum (the R2DQ) interviewed Tom Davis as part of the "Linking Hearts" activity. Tom tells about jumping off the school roof, haircuts, joining the church and more. The deacons interviewing Tom include Kyle LeFrance and Andy Cotterell and are led by Evan Ferguson.The transcript is available at the "And It Came To Pass" website. 

The Albretsens are relatively new in the ward. Despite being disconnected from the internet at home, they hopped in their car and joined a Zoom meeting with the podcast crew last year. We talked about manufacturing corn, home-schooling, and sports medicine. And, we played the "name that song," game. 

The podcast crew interviews Ann and Hank Ziegenmeir. Brother and Sister Z joined the church 18 years ago and have been in multiple stakes and wards since then without ever moving. They grew up in Eureka but have traveled the world and even lived in Japan working for a charitable organization when they still had children at home. In addition to learning how they joined they joined the church, Sister Z tells about an adult leader getting a concussions and using the wrong kind of wet wipes in Japan. 

The podcast crew plays 20 questions with Calan Richardson. Then, we think deep thoughts and share great insights. Oh, and we totally nailed it this time!

Brother Marler is the person that sends you lots of ward emails.The podcast crew interviews the Marlers, Tyler and Millena, about teaching children at home and over the internet. We talk about medical school applications and multilingual families. 

Back in August, the podcast crew interviewed the Cotterells. The Cotterells are tied for the largest family in the ward and frequently host activities at their home for the YM/YW and others. We talked about callings, family planning, and food.Mischief managed. 

Put on your listening ears, RW2, your going to hear about Conni Rodriguez, audiologist and Primary Secretary as well as a little about the Rodriguez family. Then, you can play along as Conni takes a quiz on milestones of early childhood development. 

Sophia Kneedler, Leah Dawson and Emily Lofgreen have joined the podcast crew. In this segment, they briefly introduce themselves with interruptions by the rest of the crew. Then, the Podcast Crew has a contest to see who knows the women in the Book of Mormon better, the RW2 YM or the RW2 YW. 

The word this week is "Interpreters." Taken from the week's "Come Follow Me" assignment, Thom explains the roots of the word "Interpreters" and talks about how they were used in the Old Testament, the Book of Mormon and by Joseph Smith. 

Valerie Michalek is the Young Women's president and Chris is in the Bishopric. Their house smells like baked goods and they have a shelf full of board games - but only one! Meet our friends, the Michaleks. 

There is plenty in this episode for you, your family and all of your friends. 

The Crew interviews Laurice and Brent Bankhead. They tell about learning that Brent has Parkinson's disease and how their family has adapted and thrived since the diagnosis. The crew asks how they ended up in the ward and hear how Brent chose Thom Null over meat. 

The CTR4 teachers are questioned about their qualifications to teach and given a quiz to test their knowledge of the history of the Primary organization. Kaycee Wells joins in and gives a a big announcement from the Wells family. 

In our interview with the Cottams, the podcast crew asked if they had a special musical number to share on our podcast. Michael agreed. Here is an original song titled, "Can you hear me?" written and recorded by Michael Cottam. Thank you Michael, our friend and former RW2 member. We can hear you. 

This is a bonus episode taken from Our Big Table Podcast:Our friends Jim and Janet Daniel join us on Our Big Table. Janet and Jim owned and operated George's Orchard in Pacific Missouri and we talk with them about running an apple orchard. As usual, we play 20 questions. It takes Sara and Jon a little while to figure this one out but they do eventually get round to the right answer. Elisabeth awards the 2nd Golden Chair award. 

It turns out the church is doing things differently in West Virginia in the time of COVID. Zoom church for the WHOLE WARD! Andrew didn't need a permission slip for Zoom Stake Young Men's camp. Sam is fresh off his mission to Bulgaria and helpe Andrew become a "true man of God." Corena had previous experience with handling school at home so she was ready to keep things on track during COVID home-school while Michael helps a friend in need.

From Alma 26, the word is "mysteries." You don't need to be a detective to understand this word, just keep learning line up on line. 

Eric Kunz is the RW2 Primary Pianist and Melissa Kunz is a former primary president. We talk about the Kunz family history, the Children's Songbook, how primary songs sound different today from years ago, teaching kids to enjoy learning a new skill, careers and Mongolia throat singing. 

The podcast crew interviews Patti and Al Kemp about Manuel Labor, Al's responsibilities as a junior assistant to Angus Lockhead of the district high council, political campaigns and love at the happy hunting grounds, and the rescinding of the Missouri Mormon extermination order. 

Julie Ferguson gives a big "thank you" to everyone that helped and participated in the glow stick Zoom dance party. We talk about car dancing, silver linings and Sister Lofgreen's weekly video and a summer bucket list for primary kids. Sister Ferguson challenges the primary to look for ways to show love to your family in the time of COVID. And then, send Sister Ferguson an email about what you did so she can share it on future episodes of Primary Colors. 

The RW2 podcast crew talks with Laurie and Matt Conran as well as their boys about their new life in Texas. We ask about church in Texas during the time of COVID as well as cowboy hats, bumper stickers, football, ants and more. 

In this segment, Thom Null explains the roots of a word from this weeks "Come Follow Me" lesson, "Sanctuary." Jon and Thom smile and try not to be too sanctimonious as they discuss linguistic theory. Check out the etymology website, www.etymonline.com for more information on the roots of the word, "Sanctuary," and other scripture words. 

Calan Richardson leads the podcast crew in a game of 20 questions. The podcast crew tries to guess a person, place, event or thing from church history. Then, Calan gives us a few facts about what he is thinking of.

Jon Lamb interviews our Primary President, Marcie Dawson, about the recent primary "glow stick Zoom dance party." We talk about church-at-home and ideas for families with primary children. At the end of this segment, there is a musical number recorded by the Ferguson family. 

The podcast crew connects with the Lowers - former members of the RW2 ward that have been in the ward since it was created. Seth Boyce, Archer Lamb, Jon Lamb, Blair Lofgreen and the Lowers (Ken and Marlyce) talk about how great the RW2 ward is, life in the time of COVID, starting up "in person" church again, face masks, retirement and jobs and how age is somewhat an attitude. Bishop Lofgreen announces that in person church will be starting again very soon.