Podcasts about boy scouting

    Trail Life USA - a Christian option, for those concerned about how the Boy Scouts of America have changed Trail Life USA offers camping, outdoor adventures, a process for advancing through ranks and badges, and connects boys and male teens with adult role models. In some ways this seems like what Boy Scouting has been doing for over a century. However, Trail Life has only been in existence for about a decade. In those ten years, participation in Trail Life has mushroomed to over 60 thousand -- that as Scouting USA (the new identity for Boy Scouts) has dropped by fully half, from two million to one million. While COVID, child safety scandals, less emphasis on outdoors activities (and more on electronic devices) and a general decline in the status of many membership-based organizations, today's guest says the BSA's departure from its traditional values is a big reason why. Trail Life USA is a national Christian ministry with the goal of building the character and confidence of boys.   Trail Life's CEO Mark Hancock tells us about the specifically Christ-centered and boy-focused programs for boys from kindergarten through high school. Their activities are a response to national research that too many boys particularly do not have strong, helpful, positive male role models. Today's Family Life Interview delves into the reasons Hancock sees successes where Trail Life troops have been started in all 50 states.       For follow-up information Find more about Trail Life, how to charter a troop, and where to find a program for your sons: www.TrailLifeUSA.com Here is a report on why Boy Scouts are faltering while Trail Life is growing:  "No Longer an 'Alternative'" A former pastor (and dad of two sons) now leads Trail Life USA:  Mark Hancock's biography

Joe's interest in the military was tied to his experiences with his Dad in the outdoors and participating in Boy Scouting. It was further fueled by popular movies and documentaries he saw in his childhood. Joe had an indirect route to the Military Academy. Enlisting in 1996 and serving as a soldier in support of West Point prior to being accepted as a New Cadet in 1997. Joe initially suffered from overconfidence in the skills and abilities that got him to West Point and an underappreciation for the amount of work he'd have to invest in himself to build the skills necessary to succeed. Joe would also struggle to learn how to and prepare himself in a way that allowed him to be smooth in the moment of execution. Joe would graduate West Point in 2001 and commission as an Armor Officer. He would serve at Ft. Riley, Kansas and deploy to Iraq in 2003 and 2005. Command a Tank Company in South Korea. Serve as an instructor at the Maneuver Center of Excellence. Deploying to Afghanistan in 2012 to serve as a Brigade S3 for the NATO Training Mission Afghanistan. Served at Fort Carson, Colorado and Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington as a Field Grade Officer before deploying to Saudi Arabia in 2019 to serve as an Advisor for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. Joe would serve as the Deputy Director for Exercises for I Corps at JBLM, Washington for three years before retiring in 2023. Joe talks about his experiences learning from the past, preparing for the future, and trying to live in the present. This is his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

Jason was inspired by his parents to work hard and serve others. He was active in multiple activities throughout his youth to include Awana, Boy Scouting, Royal Rangers, Church, and wrestling. Jason recieved scholarships and offers to other colleges, but West Point and military service drew his attention. Jason struggled with some aspects of West Point at first, but his quiet deliberate strength and his ability to work with others helped him grow, face his challenges, and succeed. Jason branched Air Defense Artillery and posted at Fort Riley, Kansas with 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry. Jason would deploy with 1/1 ID to Ramadi and Habbaniya, Iraq in 2004-2005. Jason served as QRF in support of Marine and Army forces during a good portion of the deployment. When he redeployed Jason struggled to reintegrate. The ADA moved away from Bradley Linebackers and Jason was still feeling the psychological impacts of his time in Iraq. Jason was medically retired from the military and returned with his family to his hometown in Pennsylvania. Jason was able to turn the corner on his experiences in Iraq and move forward with his wife and family being active members of their community. This is his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

Andrew "Coach" Livingston, owner of Marion Outdoors Gear & Resupply and the Merry Inn Hiker Hostel, stops by Doc's new studio to share his extremely unique path and talk all things bikepacking and backpacking. Settle in and get comfortable as Coach shares how a child who grew up tap dancing, Boy Scouting, and playing soccer became a professional actor who found himself the owner of an outfitting store and hiker hostel. There are plenty of trail and life tips throughout, as well as talk of bidets, alligators, goals for 2036, and how an introvert becomes a TikTok sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James grew up in Virginia into a family of air traffic controllers and history buffs. Inspired to lead and serve in the military. James' experiences in Boy Scouting grew and nurtured the desire to join the military, and shaped his decision to apply to West Point. James was accepted and prepared to enter West Point, but the separation from his home town support network had him looking to build another. The friends James made in rugby, in his cadet companies, and at West Point in general would be critical in guiding his path at school, the military, and after transitioning to civilian life. James has been building and nurturing relationships as an Airborne Infantry Ranger in Afghanistan and Iraq. As a Company Commander in the Old Guard and a Law student at Georgetown. As a Lawyer in Washington D.C. and in Texas. And now serving as a Mayor. This is his story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-harrison0/support

On today's podcast, Mike Slater looks at how "wokeness" destroyed the Boy Scouts of America before examining how that same poison is impacting other beloved American institutions. Is this really what we should want to see in "progress"? After that, Nigel Farage,  former leader of the UK Independence Party, speaks to Slater about the attempt to "debank" him, how he fought back, and why such tactics pose a grave threat to patriots all over the globe.

Trey is the current Director of the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group. He grew up in Atlanta. While in high school, he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Scout, Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School, located just outside of Atlanta. He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program, Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded a US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was also inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa. In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army Reserves and branched as Military Intelligence. After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the spring of 1988, he was certified as an All-Source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran. In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career, he has received training and experience in various specialties, including intelligence analysis, WMD security, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, and incident command, operations security, information security and many others. He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gunfighting. In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer. Trey is also an EMS First Responder, Combat Lifesaver, Rescue SCUBA Diver, a certified Military Emergency Management Specialist, certified DoD security professional and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator. He has been awarded the Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Commander's Award for Civilian Service twice, and the Army Superior Unit Award, Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal and the NATO International Security & Assistance (ISAF) Medal. He is married, lives in the southern USA and has two adult daughters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grizzly-onthehunt/support

Girl Scouting and Boy Scouting are VERY different in the US, but in the Netherlands... it's all one organization! This week's WAGGGS special is with Anne, who is sharing all about her experiences both as a girl growing up in the co-ed program as well as her volunteer role with a unit that is all girls. Plus, she says her organization's promise in Dutch, so... you're going to want to tune in just for that alone. SO COOL.    PS: Happy cookie season for most of us! If you're looking for awesome, affordable troop leader inspired tees, check out my brand new site, troopleadertees.com!

In today's Episode we Have Author, Researcher, and Director of The Oxford Paranormal Society and Anomalous Studies and Observation Group. We will be talking about his New Book "The Meadow Project" which is based on a Location in the South that resembles Skinwalker Ranch with High Strangeness, UFO Sighting, Paranormal Activity, and Much More! We will also dive into some of his investigations at this Strange location, and his Team he has Put together that loves being Boots on the Ground Investigators! Trey's Bio: He grew up in Atlanta. While in school he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Boy Scout Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School located in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School which is located just outside of Atlanta. He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded an US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa. In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army and branched as Military Intelligence. After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the spring of 1988 he was certified as an All source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion, both in the Army Reserves. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran.In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career Trey has received training and experience in various specialties to include intelligence analysis, security of WMD, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, incident command, operations security, information security and many others. He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gun fighting. In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer. Trey is also an EMS First Responder, Combat Lifesaver, Rescue SCUBA Diver, a certified Military Emergency Management Specialist, certified DoD security professional and Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator. Trey has been awarded the Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service, the Commander's Award for Civilian Service twice, and the Army Superior Unit Award, Global War on Terrorism Civilian Service Medal and the NATO International Security and Assistance (ISAF) Medal. Trey's New Book (Available On Amazon) - "The Meadow Project" - This book chronicles the in-depth research into another such location located in America's Southland. This remote site, known among select researchers simply as the “Meadow” is the location of many astounding events. Some have even compared it to Skinwalker Ranch itself with its own reports of UFOs, cryptid beasts, portals, missing time, crop circle like formations, men/women in black, orbs, strange beams of light, mysterious beings and many other oddities. CONTACT ME: TWITTER - @AATPEAK WEBSITE - UFOENCOUNTERSWORLDWIDE.WORDPRESS.COM

In episode one of our podcast with Christopher Bell, Christopher talks about his path to understanding white supremacy and explains his use of the term white superiority. He talks about his childhood and goals for the future. Christopher C. Bell Jr. was born a black male in the mid-1930s, and raised in Campostella, a small, poor, Negro suburb of hard-wired, racially segregated Norfolk, Virginia; one of the most progressive cities in Virginia. He luckily dodged many of the pitfalls that endangered many of his friends as he escaped into Boy Scouting and reading. Chris attended Virginia State University, obtained a degree in Chemistry, and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Chris served twenty (20), bitter-sweet years in the army and retired as a Major. Twelve (12) of those years he served overseas and most of the time his duties required him to serve elbow to elbow with the natives of the country concerned. He served 2 years in Germany; 5 years in France; 2 1/2 years in Korea; 1 year in Vietnam; and 2 years in Ethiopia. Chris credits his foreign living and travelling with opening vistas of sensitivity and awareness in his “made in America” mind, and moved him toward more self-examination and critical thinking about things he had always taken for granted. While in the army, he completed a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) degree from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. After retirement from the military, Chris resumed his graduate studies. He earned a Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Administration, Supervision, and Social Policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Organizational Development from Boston University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Bell's employment history includes; managing and supervising Job training programs in the U.S. Department of Labor, mid-level management positions in the District of Columbia School System, and serving as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Bell's studies of the works of scholars and his own observations regarding the workings of the societal structures that surround human beings have led him to conclude that one of the root causes of what he defines as the White Superiority Syndrome is the “White male God and White Male Savior myth” promoted by Christianity. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a feeling of racial superiority in White people and prompts them to build a white racist culture. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a sense of racial inferiority in Black people and prompts them toward behavioral patterns of self-abuse, low self-expectations, and self-disparagement. Dr. Bell has concluded that racism is an inherent feature of the” White male God and White male savior myth” that is taught by Christianity, and he has committed himself to explain this problem to all who will listen. He teaches that black people must free themselves from believing in this “white god, white savior myth” if they are to ever see themselves as beautiful, and as competent, and as deserving of life's treasures as they imagine white people to be. Other black educators, psychologists, and thinkers have written tangentially about the need for black people to stop believing in this “white god and white savior myth” in order to authentically feel equal to white people, but most of them have gone unheeded. Dr. Bell dares to write “right on.” He trusts that his small contribution in his book “The Belief Factor and the White Superiority Syndrome” will help the “new” theological change-makers of the twenty-first century to begin their work in earnest. www.drccbellbooks.com www.drchrisbell.com. Email: cecebejr@aol.com

In episode two of our podcast with Christopher Bell, Christopher further explains his work and his passions and tells us a story. Christopher C. Bell Jr. was born a black male in the mid-1930s, and raised in Campostella, a small, poor, Negro suburb of hard-wired, racially segregated Norfolk, Virginia; one of the most progressive cities in Virginia. He luckily dodged many of the pitfalls that endangered many of his friends as he escaped into Boy Scouting and reading. Chris attended Virginia State University, obtained a degree in Chemistry, and upon graduation was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Chris served twenty (20), bitter-sweet years in the army and retired as a Major. Twelve (12) of those years he served overseas and most of the time his duties required him to serve elbow to elbow with the natives of the country concerned. He served 2 years in Germany; 5 years in France; 2 1/2 years in Korea; 1 year in Vietnam; and 2 years in Ethiopia. Chris credits his foreign living and travelling with opening vistas of sensitivity and awareness in his “made in America” mind, and moved him toward more self-examination and critical thinking about things he had always taken for granted. While in the army, he completed a Masters of Education (Ed.M.) degree from Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. After retirement from the military, Chris resumed his graduate studies. He earned a Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Administration, Supervision, and Social Policy from Harvard University Graduate School of Education, and a Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) in Organizational Development from Boston University Graduate School of Education. Dr. Bell's employment history includes; managing and supervising Job training programs in the U.S. Department of Labor, mid-level management positions in the District of Columbia School System, and serving as a management analyst at the U.S. Department of Education Dr. Bell's studies of the works of scholars and his own observations regarding the workings of the societal structures that surround human beings have led him to conclude that one of the root causes of what he defines as the White Superiority Syndrome is the “White male God and White Male Savior myth” promoted by Christianity. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a feeling of racial superiority in White people and prompts them to build a white racist culture. This White Superiority Syndrome promotes a sense of racial inferiority in Black people and prompts them toward behavioral patterns of self-abuse, low self-expectations, and self-disparagement. Dr. Bell has concluded that racism is an inherent feature of the” White male God and White male savior myth” that is taught by Christianity, and he has committed himself to explain this problem to all who will listen. He teaches that black people must free themselves from believing in this “white god, white savior myth” if they are to ever see themselves as beautiful, and as competent, and as deserving of life's treasures as they imagine white people to be. Other black educators, psychologists, and thinkers have written tangentially about the need for black people to stop believing in this “white god and white savior myth” in order to authentically feel equal to white people, but most of them have gone unheeded. Dr. Bell dares to write “right on.” He trusts that his small contribution in his book “The Belief Factor and the White Superiority Syndrome” will help the “new” theological change-makers of the twenty-first century to begin their work in earnest.

James Trey Hudson All Things Paranormal! Trey is the current Director of the Oxford Paranormal Society and the Anomalous Studies and Observation Group.He grew up in Atlanta. While in school he was awarded Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting. While a Boy Scout Trey Earned the 50-miler award three times for backpacking and paddling trips in excess of 50 consecutive miles. In 1982 he was awarded a scholarship to attend the prestigious American Wilderness Leadership School located in Jackson, Wyoming. In 1983 he graduated from Norcross High School which is located just outside of Atlanta.He entered college at the University of West Georgia and decided to major in psychology. UWG is home to a world-renowned psychology department and one of the few universities offering degrees with a humanistic and transpersonal focus. At the UWG psychology program Trey had a chance to study with such luminaries as William Roll, Mike Arons, Don Rice, Chris Anstoos and others. When studying at UWG, Trey was awarded an US Army scholarship while a ROTC cadet and was inducted into two honor societies, Pi Gamma Mu and Omicron Delta Kappa.In 1987, Trey completed his bachelor's degree in psychology and was also awarded a minor in anthropology. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army and branched as Military Intelligence.After college Trey worked as a private investigator investigating insurance fraud and also attended the Army Intelligence Officers Basic Course at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. In the Spring of 1988 he was certified as an All source Intelligence Officer (35D). He was assigned to the 372nd Military Intelligence Detachment and then the 337th Tactical Exploitation Battalion, both in the Army Reserves. An injury ended Trey's military career and he is now a disabled veteran.In 1989 Trey entered Federal Government service as a Security Specialist. During his federal career Trey has received training and experience in various specialties to include intelligence analysis, security of WMD, anti-terrorism, counter-intelligence, emergency management, physical security, personal security, response to CBRNE incidents, incident command, operations security, information security and many others.He has also taken many courses in combat pistol and rifle gun fighting.In 2008-2009 Trey served a tour in Afghanistan as an Operations and Anti-terrorism officer.

Co-hosts Abby & Charlie welcome Scoutmaster Dan to learn about teaching young people to be leaders and develop strong character. We have a lot of fun with Scoutmaster Dan, he shared a bunch of great stuff: Learn how to have no-technology events Rejecting labels "Hydrate, don't diedrate" Present over perfect You must learn how to use skills in order to be a great leader Scout's Moto/Slogan: "Be prepared"/ "Do a good turn daily" Scout law, a scout is: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, & reverent Scoutmaster Dan is truly a hero and deserves a cape! Check back on April 11, 2021 for our next episode. Connect by sending us an email at: herocapespod@gmail.com

This week we revisit a talk with Craig Addis, a mechanical engineer with a second and third life of teaching, designing and building gorgeous boats, and mentoring kids through Boy Scouting. You can get a boat in eight weeks! Also, make life less stressful by frontloading the calendar.

Interview with Sean McEneaney, Program and Base DirectorOpportunities abound for exciting, unique and extended backcountry travel. Every day will involve challenges and rewards. Each bend in the river or change in horizon will bring new possibilities for excitement and relaxation. Take each day as it comes, make your own itinerary that fits EVERYONE'S desires and wishes.Canoeing is, by far, the most popular option for participants of Maine High Adventure. Paddling is available on waters ranging from some of the largest lakes in Maine to challenging whitewater streams and rivers and everything in between. A crew can plan a laid-back relaxing itinerary, a strenuous, demanding trip or a combination of each. Over the past three summer seasons, most crews have paddled an average of 75 to 85 miles while on the water based portion of their trek.Backpacking is another option for participants an Maine High Adventure. The famous Appalachian Trail winds its way over rugged terrain towards its northern terminus atop Mt. Katahdin. Many hikers refer to Maine as the "hardest section of the Appalachian Trail" due to the nature of the rocky footing. Maine High Adventure is in very close proximity to the "100 Mile Wilderness", the final 100 miles of this long-distance footpath and ambitions crews may wish to take on the challenge of hiking all 100 miles, while some may wish to backpack the final 25, culminating in a hike of Mt. Katahdin. Options abound, the opportunities are limitless!

Interview with Griffin Linehan, Director of Lenhok’sin High Adventure BaseLenhok’sin is a trek camp. We offer each Crew the opportunity to design their own program tailored to their level of experience and goals. Our primary program is a combination of backpacking and adventure activities. Backpack through the 4,000+ acres of Goshen Scout Reservation and some of the 35,000 acres of surrounding state wildlife game lands. Challenge your Crew to summit up to five peaks and earn our most challenging award! Stop along the way at four of our nine exciting programs.

Interview with Stephen Miller, Program Director for the Montana High Adventure Base.The Montana High Adventure Base (MOHAB) is a nationally accredited Boy Scouts of America High Adventure Base that offers trekking in one of the largest and most remote wilderness areas in the United States. MOHAB is open for Boy Scout troops and venturing crews as well as their adult leaders. MOHAB offers participants basecamp training and hands-on experiences that will provide them with the opportunity to safely lead themselves on their own wilderness expedition.

Scott Thiessen from Jack Zink high adventure base (ZBASE) was the guest for this edition of the High Adventure Scouting Podcast.Jack Zink high adventure base (ZBASE) is a high adventure leadership based program that will be operated by the Indian Nations Council and serve Boy Scouts and Venture Scouts as well as high adventure enthusiasts on a regional basis. The leadership curriculum will provide an outdoor discovery based classroom designed to develop participants’ leadership skills and learn more about themselves and others in a hands-on, active experience. The programs offered will be unique to not only the area, but to scouting in general. ZBASE will encompass 35,000 acres on Zink Ranch as well as 10,000 acres of Skiatook Lake.THE PURPOSE OF ZBASE IS THREEFOLD: become the premier regional (and eventually national) high adventure base, help maintain the relevance of the scouting principles to today’s youth, and be seen as a leadership training center. Zink Ranch has a tradition of hosting various scouting activities and is a fitting site for this one of a kind high adventure base.

Ben Pierce from Louisiana Swamp Base was the guest for this edition of the High Adventure Scouting Podcast.Louisiana Swamp Base is a national conservation and high adventure recreation base created in 2010 by the Evangeline Area Council, Boy Scouts of America to commemorate the Centennial of Scouting while also making a 100 year commitment to annually immerse thousands of youth in the environment and culture of the Atchafalaya Swamp.Each year Swamp Base focuses on improving the quality and experience of the Atchafalaya Swamp through environmental stewardship efforts and high adventure programs that instill pride and ownership in the area by allowing youth to experience the swamp firsthand. Swamp Base celebrated it's 8th anniversary of operating summer high adventure treks in 2020.

It is our experience that high adventure is the lynchpin to keeping many of the youth ages 14-18 in our Troops. This website has been developed for the purpose of providing as much information on high adventure options as possible. Whether it’s the typical national high adventure trips, council bases or independent options, we want to provide as much information for you as a leader. You get to take full advantage of our research efforts. Hopefully this resource will help you plan just the right high adventure trip. If you see any mistakes or omissions from our lists please let us know at info@highadventurescouting.com. Conversely if you have some great experiences in your own unit please share them with the masses as we will distill the information into the website and give your unit credit for the find. Happy High Adventure!​

There are many people in the LDS Church who notice gender inequities within the church.  What are some of these disparities?  Bryndis Roberts tells what she noticed, and what she tried to do about it. https://youtu.be/S8z4j5NONNs Roberts: One thing that just struck me and I still don't understand, and particularly in a ward like ours, why the little boys and girls, the little boys had meetings every week, but the little girls only met every other week. In an inner-city ward, all of the children were just subject to so many temptations and so many things that made me think that the little girls needed a weekly bolstering or recharging or protection, whatever you said that the little boys got from meeting on a weekly basis, the little girls needed that just as much. So I didn't understand that difference. I found it interesting that while the church had fully embraced the Boy Scout program, the church had refused or did not embrace the Girl Scout program, which I had had involvement with prior to joining the church had actually been a troop leader. I felt because of my prior involvement, that that program would bring as much to the lives of the little girls as the Boy Scouting program was bringing to the lives of the little boys. I could see particularly in other converts, the joy in the men when, right after joining the church, or shortly after joining the church, they were ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood and it was like a progression, whereas the women converts had no real sign of progression for them. Then I started looking around at things in our Ward that we had to wait for things to get done, because there were not enough Melchizedek priesthood holders to do these things.  In fact, my own temple class, I joined the church in January of 2008, didn't receive my endowment until October 2009. Part of that was because we were looking for a priesthood holder to teach the temple prep class. Is there patriarchy in the Baptist Church (where she was a member previously?) Roberts:   I felt that the priesthood lifted Mormon men above the patriarchal institution and made them administer it in a in a way that was full of benevolence and righteousness. So, I recognized it was a patriarchal institution. I guess, I dared to believe that it was somehow a benevolent patriarchal institution. {Chuckling.} GT:   Okay, so different than the Baptist Church? Roberts:   Yes, different in the sense that, I guess I put a lot of stock or a lot of hope, or a lot of faith in the concept of the priesthood, the whole idea of the Melchizedek Priesthood in the whole idea of reaching back to when Abraham was visited by the high priest or visited with the high priest. That whole concept made me think that somehow it was going to be different in Mormonism. GT:   Is it different? Roberts:   Sadly, I found that there were many examples, far too many examples of Mormon men engaging in what could only be called unrighteous dominion. Check out our conversation…. Bryndis Roberts describes what she tried to do about Gender inequities in the LDS Church. Don't miss our previous conversation with Bryndis! 270: From Baptist to Mormon

This week is Craig Addis, a mechanical engineer with a second and third life of teaching, designing and building gorgeous boats, and mentoring kids through Boy Scouting. You can get a boat in eight weeks! Find out more about building boats at the Hill Institute Volunteer and support the Boy Scouts of America More on the necessary elements for creative work: Lifehacker: The Science Behind Creativity

So, you’re a new Scouting volunteer. Thanks for joining us! You’re probably wondering right about now what you’ve got yourself into. But relax – this month’s episode is all about what is probably the best advice you’re ever going to get in Scouting and that is: Always ask who snores before picking a tent mate. […] The post August 2017 – Boy Scouting e-Training appeared first on BSA Podcasts.

We had the opportunity to attend Mitzvah day at the Hebrew Institute of White Plains. The Jewish Boy Scouts helped the White Plains community in sending packages to US troops abroad. The mission of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting is to promote Boy Scouting among Jewish youth, to help Jewish institutions and local council Jewish committees to provide Scouting opportunities for Jewish youth, and to promote Jewish values in Scouting through program helps and the religious emblems program.

We had the opportunity to attend Mitzvah day at the Hebrew Institute of White Plains. The Jewish Boy Scouts helped the White Plains community in sending packages to US troops abroad. The mission of the National Jewish Committee on Scouting is to promote Boy Scouting among Jewish youth, to help Jewish institutions and local council Jewish committees to provide Scouting opportunities for Jewish youth, and to promote Jewish values in Scouting through program helps and the religious emblems program.

#85-Just catching up… Tonight, we talk about Chris' kids' progress in Boy Scouting and Steve's initiation into Cub Scouting. Tonight’s show sponsored by ClassB.com

The fifth and final episode of this five part series features Mike R., a Scouter with a lot of Cub and Boy Scouting background.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the "Singing In The Rain" skit during their 1998 Laughs For Lunch Show. Thumbs up, elbows back, knees bent, toes in. Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha, Tee tee cha cha cha.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 sing the "Song That Never Ends" during their 2004 Laughs For Lunch Show. The Boy Scouts seem to want to go on and on signing this song until they are taken from the stage one by one.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Mad Scientist Skit during their 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show. The skit is about a mad scientist who has plans to take over the world, and has created a monster to help him in his conquest. Then the Scouts try to sign the Grand Ol' Duke of York song, but something goes wrong.

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, takes a tour of a scoutmaster's recreation room, and makes a few comments along the way.

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, continues his series of when you know you are a true Boy Scout by discussing internet chat rooms, packing for camp, setting up tents, and poison ivy.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 have a little free time on their hands and make a movie while at summer camp.

The 2007 Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp sings a song about Scouting toward the end of the week's opening campfire program.

The Boy Scouts of Melrose Troop 68 perform "THe Candy Store" skit during the 2002 Laughs For Lunch Show.

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, talks about his visit to the Cub Pack's School Night and makes an announcement about Melrose Scouting Productions Podcasts joining the PTC Media Network.

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, attempts to answer that age old question "You know you are a Boy Scout when..."

Ben, the Boy Scout, performs the Echo System Skit to the enjoyment of the audience at Troop 68's first Laughs For Lunch Show in 1996.

The Buckskin Staff of Many Point Scout Camp lead the Boy Scout campers in the Many Point rouser during the opening campfire program on July 15, 2007.

The Boy Scouts of Troop 68 perform the Movie Skit during the 2006 annual Laughs for Lunch Show.

Buttons, the radical Boy Scout, is back with Michael, the giggling Cub Scout, as they once again discuss the Cub Scout Oath and the Cub Scout Law.