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Welcome to the This Day Podcast! This week on the Podcast, Megan welcomes Elena Cragun of the Craguns onto the podcast! Elena comes on and shares an update with what is happening in the day to day of the Gospel Group, The Craguns! Tune-in!

Send us a textToday In the Den, we're diving into a deeply personal and courageous journey—one that bridges faith, family, and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. Gary and Millie Watts, parents to six children, were devout members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when their son Craig came out as gay. They chose to affirm and support their gay son in a time when there was no internet, no church support, and very little understanding.  They became forces for change on many fronts, including a years-long letter writing effort between Gary and top leaders of the LDS (Mormon) Church. Theirs is a beautiful story of love of faith and family. Special Guests: Gary and Millie Watts Gary Watts was born in 1940 in Logan, Utah, into a committed Mormon family. He attended Utah State University, where he was captain of the basketball team. After serving a two-year church mission in New Zealand, he married Mildred ‘Millie' Cragun, his sweetheart since middle school. Gary then attended the University of Utah College of Medicine, graduating in 1968.Millie Watts was born in 1941, also in Logan. Her dad was a well-known and popular family practice physician.Gary worked for 35 years as a radiologist at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. He was president of the UVRMC medical staff in 1981-82, and president of the Utah Medical Foundation in 1988-89. Millie was involved in many activities, serving as president of the Provo PTA, president of the Utah County Medical Auxiliary, and president of her church's primary education program three times. They have six children, two of whom are gay. Links from the Show: Find Gary's book Rainbow Letters here: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Letters-Gary-Watts-M-D/dp/B09YMGF8K2  Join Mama Dragons today: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org. Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Is religion dying in America? In this episode, we sit down with Ryan T. Cragun and Jesse M. Smith, authors of Goodbye Religion: The Causes and Consequences of Secularization. This groundbreaking book examines the surge in people leaving organized religion and its profound impact on American culture and society. Drawing on extensive data and over a hundred in-depth interviews, Cragun and Smith delve into the social, psychological, and environmental factors behind religious exit. They also address the misconceptions surrounding secularization, revealing that leaving religion is not the crisis it's often portrayed to be. Instead, they show how nonreligious individuals remain socially engaged and committed to making a positive impact in their communities. Show Notes YouTube Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon PayPal Venmo Our Platforms: YouTube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Social Media: Insta: @mormstories TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord

Hear from USU Kicker Tanner Cragun, who kicked the Game-Winning Field Goal as time expired to seal the 27-25 victory on October 26, 2024. 

Originally aired on October 4, 2024: The KQ Morning Show live from Cragun's Resort! Details on the Loyal Order of Elbows, Greater Minnesota Crime Wave and Brian Zepp... still leg wrestling champion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helloooo Listen Local Listeners! Election season is upon us on the National, State and Local levels. While the crew doesn't often discuss politics on the show... Colton, Isaiah and Jacob did catch up with Nisswa Mayor John Ryan on today's episode. Mayor Ryan, who has lived in the Brainerd Lakes Area almost his entire life, on why he felt it was important to run for re-election and dives into why he is the best choice for Nisswa Mayor in this upcoming election. He also dives into what city projects he's been a part of during his tenure, and which he is looking forward to if he gets re-elected. Including one that would be a HUGE change to Ye Old Pickle Factory.Thanks to Mayor Ryan for joining the show, and good luck in this upcoming election! Also on today's show we continue to discuss the upcoming 50 States 50 Dates game show, which will be LIVE at the Canoe and Paddle Pub at Cragun's on Tuesday October 1st! Find out all about that by clicking THIS LINK Annnd, TODAY is the Mighty Oaks Mental Health Resiliency Event with Chad Robichaux at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts from 6-8pm. Plus, tons of other fall events in the area coming up, including many different locations for Oktoberfest, Haunted Trails and more! And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

On the latest episode of Club + Resort Talks, Senior Editor Phil Keren visited with Eric Peterson, General Manager of Cragun's Resort, Golf & Conference and Cragun's Legacy Golf Courses in Brainerd, Minn. Peterson talked about his facility recently hosting the CRMC Championship, a PGA Tour Americas event. The four-day tournament in late August and early September was won by Denmark native Frederik Kjettrup with a score of 24-under par. This was the third consecutive year that Cragun's served as host of the CRMC Championship, which happened on the resort's Dutch course. Peterson gave an overview of the work that he and his staff did to prepare the golf course and other areas of the property for the professional tournament. As of now, Cragun's will host the CRMC Championship for at least the next three years. Phil and Editor-In-Chief Rob Thomas also talked about industry news stories happening in Nebraska, Washington D.C. and Illinois. GrayBull Club in Maxwell, Neb. has opened to its members and their guests. Course construction began in June 2022 with strategic play in mind. The course was completed in August and measures up to 7,181 yards. The club offers a unique selling point: tee times are spaced at least 15 minutes apart to ensure a relaxed pace of play and excellent turf conditions. The stay-and-play experience at GrayBull includes luxury on-site lodging with 60 beds on-site. There are 13 Executive Cottages and two Owners Cottages, all of which include four master suites and common spaces for entertainment. A limited number of cottages opened in August, and the remaining cottage construction will be finished in early 2025. Rock Creek Park Golf Course in Washington, D.C. is undergoing a major rehabilitation project that is being led by the National Park Service (NPS) and the nonprofit National Links Trust (NLT). The work aims to enhance the course while also improving the park's natural resources. While the project intends to remove more than 1,000 trees, including both invasive and unhealthy species, the NPS and NLT emphasize that the plan will replant more trees than are removed, focusing on native species to ensure the health of the park's ecosystem. Efforts are also being made to reduce the golf course's carbon footprint. The project awaits approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, which will hold a public hearing to address concerns and consider the plan's future. Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Ill., recently launched its Integrative Group Wellness Programming to transform corporate meetings, retreats, and team-building activities into rejuvenating wellness experiences. At the heart of these new offerings is the award-winning Stonedrift Spa, a 12,000 sq. ft. wellness destination that anchors the resort's extensive group wellness activities. The activities offered at the resort include: guided walking, hiking, and nature tours; group yoga, fitness, and stretch sessions; and mindfulness and meditation workshops.

On this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, Editor-in-Chief Rob Thomas speaks with Monique “Mo” Gesualdi, PGA and LPGA Director of Instruction at St. John's Golf & Country Club in St. Augustine, Fla. Coach Mo was recently awarded the 2024 Troon Coach of the Year. She talks about her journey to becoming a golf coach and the health challenges she had to overcome in her 20s. Coach Mo emphasizes the importance of a holistic coaching approach that considers the physical, mental, emotional and nutritional aspects of a player. As a former high-level junior golfer herself, she believes she can relate to her students and guide them through the challenges they face. She also talks about her podcast, The Coach Mo Podcast, which features interviews with people from the golf industry. Coach Mo concludes the interview by expressing her excitement about the future of golf, with more girls and women getting involved in the sport. Rob and Senior Editor Phil Keren also discussed Phil's just-concluded trip to Cragun's Resort and Cragun's Legacy Courses in Brainerd, Minn. The 84-year-old destination offers two golf courses — the Lehman 18 and the Dutch 27 — and a Par 3 course, as well as opportunities to enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating and other water sports, as well as land pursuits such as tennis, pickleball, beach volleyball, biking and hiking. Phil and a group of golf writers visited Cragun's and accompanied groups that played both courses. Each course was designed by the Lehman Design Group, headed by former World No.1 PGA Tour player Tom Lehman, a Minnesota native. The Dutch 27 has a pair of 9-hole layouts (Blue and White) that can be played today, and a third 9 (Red) that is expected to open for play in May 2025. The resort has a staff of more than 300 employees, offers 300 rooms, suites, cabins and homes to rent, and 62,000 sq. ft. of multi-function conference and exhibit space. On an annual basis, Cragun's records 100,000 guest nights, which equates to 40,000 unique guests. The resort hosts about 200 corporate or association groups and anywhere from 25 to 40 weddings each year. Phil will have a story about Cragun's for the September issue of Club + Resort Business. Phil and Rob also discussed projects happening at resorts in Arizona and California. The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch is nearing the completion of its $115 million renovation and will soon be rebranded as the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. This project, expected to conclude in the coming weeks, will mark the debut of the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Arizona. The resort will feature six new restaurants, all developed in partnership with celebrity chef Richard Blais. These will include a modern Italian chophouse, a Southwestern grill, and two different poolside concepts. In addition to the new dining options, the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort will unveil its fully renovated meeting space in October. This includes the 14,000-sq.-ft. Vaquero Ballroom and 52,000 sq. ft. of existing indoor and outdoor function space. By January 2025, the resort will open its expanded Arizona Ballroom, nearly tripling its size to 25,000 sq. ft., aiming to become a premier venue for meetings and events in the region. Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif. will once again host the PGA Tour's Napa tournament, now renamed the Procore Championship Sept. 12-15. During the last couple of years, a lot of infrastructure improvement has happened at the site, including the introduction of 130 new golf carts, a $1.5 million investment in turf maintenance equipment, the conversion of 9.8 miles of asphalt cart paths into concrete paths, and the expansion of the driving range by 9,000 sq. ft.

Lakes Woods and Irons is back with preparations for the CRMC Championship this coming week at Cragun's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lakes Woods and Irons is back with preparations for the CRMC Championship this coming week at Cragun's!

Coming up one week from Thursday is the CRMC Championship at Cragun's Legacy Golf Courses in Brainerd and we talked to Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy Courses plus the Tournament Director for the CRMC Championship (Cuyuna Regional Medical Center) which begins next Thursday! He gave us some insight into the tournament, some upgrades at Craguns and the new PGA beginnings many golfers have had in that tournament!

Coming up one week from Thursday is the CRMC Championship at Cragun's Legacy Golf Courses in Brainerd and we talked to Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy Courses plus the Tournament Director for the CRMC Championship (Cuyuna Regional Medical Center) which begins next Thursday! He gave us some insight into the tournament, some upgrades at Craguns and the new PGA beginnings many golfers have had in that tournament!

There is room in golf for everyone and in Chaska there is a course that accommodates those with disabilities and provides a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of all experience levels - we chatted with Johnny Young, Head Pro at The Loop in Chaska for The Drive presented by Cragun's Resort!

There is room in golf for everyone and in Chaska there is a course that accommodates those with disabilities and provides a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of all experience levels - we chatted with Johnny Young, Head Pro at The Loop in Chaska for The Drive presented by Cragun's Resort!

Hi Listen Local Fam! It's officially CRMC Championship month out at Cragun's Legacy Courses. On that note, we chat with a couple of people that have a lot to do with the tourney. First, someone who has helped form this tournament into one of Minnesota's largest professional golfing events, Cragun's Legacy Courses Director of Golf, Jack Wawro. From the prep to the week of events, Jack tells us all about this PGA of Americas golf tournament. He also discusses their partnership with our friends at CRMC, and how they will be the name partner for years to come. All of that plus the week-of schedule, how you can caddie and volunteer, scorers and more updates from Jack! After Jack signs off, our pal Anderson Daniels calls into the show. Anderson will be playing that Friday - the 30th - night during "Ladies Night." To go along with his performance, he'll also be a part of the BlazeAir/Listen Local Pro Am Team earlier that week, so the LL crew really interrogate AD to see how good he really is at golf. Thanks so much to Jack and Anderson for joining and stay tuned this whole month for any and all updates to the CRMC Championship! And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Common, Paul, and Craig are live at Cragun's, MGA brings us Doug Hoffmann, Mark Haugejorde checks in from Lake Tahoe, and Eric Peterson talks Cragun's.

BREAKING NEWS!!!! WE HAVE A GOLF COURSE SPONSOR!That's right people... The Cragun's Legacy Courses will be the OFFICIAL GOLF SPONSOR of the Listen Local Podcast! To talk about this new partnership, we chat with Carrie Scarfino who handles everything Marketing for Cragun's. Among many other topics, Carrie tells us about what led her to the BLA and eventually Cragun's, the resort's rebrand, the updates to the golf courses, the CRMC Championship, what the response has been to the Lehman Courses, the rise of PGA Golfer and past CRMC Champion Jake Knapp (and Listen Local alum), and much, much more! Oh and of course we had to chat with the Kansas City Chiefs superfan about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Too much Taylor Swift talk... lolThanks so much to Carrie for joining! After Carrie signs off, we get a surprise visit from our pal ERIC PERKINS! Perk stops by to talk all things Travel Perks, the newest travel series that he partnered with BlazeAir Productions on. He tells the listeners all about what goes into a production like that, how they decide which cities to reach out to for the show, and why THIS show is different than other travel shows you've seen. The first episode, which featured the Brainerd Lakes Area, even has some shots of Perk and Colton golfing at the Legacy. Catch it now on YouTube, Facebook and instagram at travelperkstv! So, yeah... this show is jam packed with entertainment! And as always... Thanks to our sponsors Hanneken Insurance, Lakes Area CPAs, Hills Detailing Center, Posture Pro Chiropractic, Craguns Legacy Courses and of course our presenting sponsor Tyler Gardner with Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation! Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

Jeff headed to Brainerd and Cragun's for a 24 man tournament and pulled off the comeback victory as the leaders melted down the stretch. He took home the used car salesman jacket and some cash. He will discuss his buddies tournament at Cragun's Legacy this week. Tim is on the move again as he is about to head to Myrtle Beach to play some golf and do some media work at the first annual Myrtle Beach Classic. Tim will give you his itinerary, the courses he is playing and what he should ask some of the field this week. We will talk some pro golf as Ben Kohles had a meltdown on 18 at TPC Craig Ranch, which allowed Taylor Pendrith to win. Brooks Koepka wins on LIV in Singapore as he is getting his game into shape heading into the PGA Championship at Valhalla. We will also talk about the sad news out of Sweetens Cove and the crazy resale prices on eBay from Tiger Woods' Sun Day Red clothing. Subscribe to the Break80 Podcast on Apple & Spotify.

Broadcasting live from Cragun's Resort at Gull Lake in Brainerd, MN. The KQ Morning Show - Originally aired on October 6, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In This Episode, The Boys are at Cragun's Resort in beautiful Brainerd, MN for the CRMC Championship. First they dissect their (future) round with a PGA Pro (1:15) Then They Rattle off a few ways to eek out a few more drinks with your buddies on the course (17:20). Lastly they invite PGA Tour Canada member Derek Hitchner on to the pod to compare low vs. High Handicappers

The guys sit down with Jack Wawro, Director of Golf at Cragun's Resort and Tournament Director for the CRMC Championship (PGA Tour Canada) to discuss all of the great things happening in golf in the Brainerd lakes area. They review last year's great first run of the event and preview all of the exciting new things for the 2023 version, coming up on 8/28!  Jack also breaks down why is he is such a huge Michigan sports fan, his love for fishing, and getting into tournament golf at a later age.    They also talk about the BMW Championship and Viktor Hovland's closing 61 that featured 8 3's on the back nine!  The Tour Championship is up next and the field is down to 30 players.  Tune in next week to hear who finishes on top for the 2022-2023 season! 

Most people know Tom Lehman as a multiple winner on the PGA Tour including the British Open, but the Alexandria, Minn., native is making an impact with his golf course design projects. Lehman joins the show outlining his latest project, The Lehman 18 at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, which is part of a 45-hole renovation project. Also, Tom Ryan, the executive director of the Minnesota Golf Association, is retiring this year and takes a look back at his career in golf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you a golf enthusiast looking for your next source of inspiration and entertainment? Look no further than the 'Lakes, Woods & Irons' Podcast. This Saturday marks the launch of a podcast that promises to bring you in-depth interviews with golfing legends from across the region, country, and beyond. With a focus on the beautiful courses nestled in between the lakes and woods of Minnesota, this podcast will take you on a tour of some of the most breathtaking golfing destinations in Northern Minnesota. Join host Colin MacDonald as he talks all things golf with Chris Foley, one of Minnesota's most respected golf instructors, and get ready to tee off on a new adventure every week.

The Week in Web3 Music Featuring Emily Lazar of September Mourning // 12-26-2022Quick summary: Music NFTs defy the 2022 bear market, Atlantic wades into the web3 pool, Cragun & Allan meet the Criteria, and horns up with Emily Lazar of September Mourning."Welcome to The Music NFT Show with J. Thorn - The first weekly news podcast dedicated to all things music in web3. Let's f*****g go!"Special shout out to our partner, NFT Plazas - No#1 NFT News Website Dedicated to Supporting the Expansion & Mainstream Adoption of NFTs, Decentralization and the Metaverse. News, Events, Advertising and Much More. Established in 2018.G3ARZ Music Drops:cr0n0sfrtum1ss10np0stapk Get Emergent Drums for 20% off with my affiliate link = https://audialab.com?ref=thorn Artist Spotlight featuring Q (my beautiful daughter)Vibes are the Grail by Daniel Allan@BaseMintGangHip Hop Head #100@LouieCRhymesEmily Lazar Twitter - @EmilyLazar_SM Links - LinkTree  MNFT News Music NFTs: there is almost no other chart in crypto that looks like this in 2022 - “Web3 music definitely had a “moment” this year. But how did this happen, and what's coming next? In this two-part recap, we take a look back at the story of music NFTs in 2022.” Atlantic Records on Web3 Strategy and the Future of Music - “The music industry is evolving. Musicians and record labels have begun experimenting with NFTs to help them engage with their fanbase in ways they never could before, in hopes of seizing on the positive possibilities of blockchain tech, separating the signal from the noise.” Web3 Music Mavericks: Daniel Allan And Reo Cragun Talk Collaboration And Their New Project ‘Criteria' - “In this episode of the podcast, host Adam Levy interviews web3 music artists Daniel Allan and Reo Cragun about their collaboration process, the release of their new album "Criteria," and the future of web3 music.” Thanks for listening to the Music NFT Show. Got news? Submit news stories or recommend artists for the Artist Spotlight by tweeting @JThorn_ or using the hashtag #musicnftshowTop of the BlocksMusic by G3ARZ[Please note: Nothing on the show is meant to be investment or financial advice. Do your own research. Some of the links are affiliate links which means I make a small percentage of a sale if you buy through the link. I use everything I recommend myself, and only recommend those I trust. However, you can always Google them if you don't want to use my links. LFG!]

Training, testing and validating autonomous vehicles requires a continuous pipeline — or data factory — to introduce new scenarios and refine deep neural networks. A key component of this process is simulation. AV developers can test a virtually limitless number of scenarios, repeatably and at scale, with high-fidelity, physically based simulation. And like much of the technology related to AI, simulation is constantly evolving and improving, getting ever nearer to closing the gap between the real and virtual worlds. NVIDIA DRIVE Sim, built on Omniverse, provides a virtual proving ground for AV testing and validation. It's a highly accurate simulation platform with the ability to enable groundbreaking tools, including synthetic data generation and neural reconstruction, to build digital twins of driving environments and scenarios. Matt Cragun, senior product manager for AV simulation at NVIDIA, joined the AI Podcast to discuss the development of simulation for self-driving technology, detailing the origins and inner workings of DRIVE Sim. He also provided a sneak peek into the frontiers researchers are exploring for this critical testing and validation technology. https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2022/12/07/autonomous-vehicles-simulation/

Bayview, Idaho: a remote and breathtakingly beautiful lakeside community that defines "getting away from it all". For locals like Yvonne Wallis and her family, the quiet is cozy and peaceful. For others like Larry Cragun, it's a little too quiet. As winter approaches and tourist season comes to an end, the isolation plays with Larry Cragun's mind, and he brutally attacks Yvonne and her family with a hammer. Will any of them survive Cragun's senseless wrath?For even more true crime, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/deadlynightmares to start your 7 day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaska native Clayton Kucera was on the bag for a buddy in a Korn Ferry pre-qualifying event in Nebraska that took the golf world by storm last week over one of the most bizarre cheating scandals you will ever hear about. Clayton will walk us through what unfolded as he was caddying in the group that ended up in the eventual disqualification of one of the competitors. LIV golf was back this week in Boston. With an improved field and a solid golf course, LIV golf turned out its best event yet. Dustin Johnson hammered in an eagle putt on the first playoff hole to secure the win as the Aces won the team competition for the third straight event. We will give our thoughts on LIV golfs improvements and some things they need to work on still. Jeff and Tim travelled to Brainerd to play the newly redesigned Cragun's championship golf course and the Gravel Pit, a new par 3 course in the Brainerd lakes area. They will give their thoughts and insight on these two central Minnesota golf courses.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!! The weather is great, the music has been amazing, and the best part (other than this episode dropping) is all of the smiles we're seeing on people's faces! It has been a great start to this "end of summer" weekend. Now, back to this episode - which is numero 30 of this year - we had the opportunity to catch up with the winner of last week's PGA Tour Canada CRMC Championship at Cragun's, Jake Knapp. The tourney, which was held on the BRAND NEW Tom Lehman course at the Legacy, was also the first PGA Canada Tour event held in the US. AND it was Jake's first win on the tour. He talks about that, the course conditions, having his family there, and what being a part of history meant to him. Definitely an interview you won't want to miss! So, while you're on the boat, or driving back home from the cabin one last time this summer, tune into this fun Labor Day Weekend episode! As always thanks to you, our listeners, and of course our Sponsor Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation. Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

L'actualité musicale de la rentrée avec, entre autres, la collaboration de John Legend et J.I.D, le gold de Barry White et le zoulou de Mode et Siro John Legend feat J.I.D Dope Barry White Change Youssou Ndour Mama Africa Yodé et Siro On dit quoi Mink's Les femmes ont l'argent Tiitof Charbon Stone Warley Mère ya palais James BKS feat Réo Cragun et Ebenezer Ma wakanda KS Bloom Tou connais pas encore Lyguy Dieu ne dort pas Crazy Missy feat Lyguy Tombé Kayawoto Jeunna Blaaz feat Zeynab Jamais cessé de t'aimer Jade Chantelle Viens on s'aime Square One Aye aye aye

This week the guys are joined by Jack Wawro the Director of Golf at the Legacy Courses at Cragun's and making his third appearance on the program Scott McDonald.  Topics this week include the CRMC Championship hosted at Cragun's, the Minnesota PGA Professional Championship and more.

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That's right folks... the Great Minnesota Get Together is officially underway! Whether you're a fan of fried food, games at the midway, visiting all of the activations and booths, or just some good ol' people watching, there isn't a better place in MN for all of that. So, on that topic, the Colton, Jacob and Isaiah share some of their MN State Fair memories, and what they are most looking forward to during this visits this year. ALSO, it is a BIG weekend in the BLA as the Canadian PGA Tour's CRMC Championship is also happening at Cragun's Tom Lehman Legacy Course. If you haven't made it out yet, you still have one day left. So make sure you are a part of HISTORY as this tourney is the Canadian PGA Tour's first tournament outside of Canada. Last but CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, we catch up with our Sponsor, Owner of PL Sanitation and Mayor of Pequot Lakes, Tyler Gardner. He gives us an update on the city, as well as what's been happeing in his life. Plus he dropped one of the best 'Dad Jokes" we've ever had on the show. Oh, and Jacob felt the middle of the show was a perfect time to break out and eat some of his GIANT chocolate cake. All of that and more on this SUPER entertaining episode!! Once again, thanks to our sponsor Pequot Lakes and Gull Lake Sanitation. Instagram: ListenLocalMNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMNNorthwoodsAgent Facebook:Listen Local MNBlazeAirMNWoodsToWaterMN

The Double Bogey Boys head to Brainerd Minnesota to play in the PGA Tour Canada CRMC Championship ProAm at the Cragun's Legacy Course. Tyler is off on his Honeymoon so he unfortunately couldn't make it, but Jade takes his place for the time being and they get a chance to talk with their pro partner for the tournament, Parker Coody and discuss his career and journey so far in golf. The episode wraps with Ryan and Jade figuring out what makes a douchebag golfer.

I love getting to know people beyond the screen,  So in This Video, I will be sharing more about me, my story, and just a few quirky things about me!   Watch this video on Youtube! - https://youtu.be/RfVnH1WNe90   Find more resources and products with Laura Cragun Coaching: ---> My Free Guide - The Beginner's Guide to Intuitive Eating ---> My FREE Intuitive Eating Breakthrough Session ---> My Latter-Day Intuitive Eating: 14-Day Workbook ---> My Latter-Day Intuitive Eating: 12-Week Course! --->My Latter-Day Intuitive Eating: 12-Week Coaching Program

A timely show this week on Lakes Woods and Irons. Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy courses and CRMC Championship Tournament Director Jack Wawro with a report on this week's PGA Tour Canada at Craguns. We're also joined by Mike Shannon from TPC Sawgrass one of the nation's top putting instructors.

Intuitive Eating Coach Laura Cragun @lauracragun joins the show to discuss what this approach to health and wellness is/isn't and why it's important for tween and teen girls (and women, too!). A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 040 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.Content warning: disordered eating, eating disorders

I was invited to join Laura Cragun on her podcast, Latter Day Intuitive Eating. She believes women hold incredible power in their thoughts and knowing who they are on the inside will reflect who they are on the outside and the light they can shine.Today I am sharing that episode with you. Laura asked me to share a little about myself and why I do what I do. We also discussed the natural man, feeling broken, and how connecting to the Godhead will help us overcome it all. Join the waitlist for the Removing Roadblocks to Revelation Group Coaching programhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/removing-roadblocks-to-revelationFREE Mini Course: Creating A Consistent Spiritual Routine https://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/creating-a-consistent-spiritual-routine-registrationYou might also enjoy these episodes from the Meaningful Minutes PodcastEpisode 44: How Your Internal Battles Block Revelationhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/episode%2044 Episode 38: The Power of a Relationship with Each Member of the Godheadhttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.com/blog/38 Check out what other resources are available from Nikihttps://www.nikiolsencoaching.comFollow Niki on social media for more free contenthttps://www.instagram.com/nikiolsencoaching/

Brainerd Lakes, MN Golf Special: Join in as Judd visits with Eric Peterson, GM at Cragun's Resort, and Chuck Klecatsky, owner of the recently-debuted Gravel Pit Golf Course.

L'actualité musicale des vacances avec, entre autres, le mbalax de Youssou Ndour, la collaboration béninoise de Blaaz et Zeynab et la séquence gold consacrée à Barry White. John Legend feat J.I.D Dope Barry White Change Youssou Ndour Mama Africa Yodé et Siro On dit quoi Mink's Les femmes ont l'argent Tiitof Charbon Stone Warley Mère ya palais James BKS feat Réo Cragun et Ebenezer Ma wakanda KS Bloom Tou connais pas encore Lyguy Dieu ne dort pas Crazy Missy feat Lyguy Tombé Kayawoto Jeunna Blaaz feat Zeynab Jamais cessé de t'aimer Jade Chantelle Viens on s'aime Square One Aye aye aye

Hosts Greg Snow and Scott McDonald are joined by the Director of Golf from Cragun's Legacy Courses, Jack Wawro to discus the CRMC Championship. Minnesota PGA Tournament Director, Tone Pulido also provides a mid-season tournament update!

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This week on Lakes Woods And Irons with Chris Foley we're joined by the Director of Golf at Cragun's Legacy Courses Jack Wawro. Jack updates us on the progress of ‘The Lehman 18' Dutch's 27 and the CRMC Championship as PGA Canada comes to town in August.

Final Four recap and Masters talk (1:40-23:30), Augusta National Draft with Cragun's Golf Pro Logan Jackson (23:30-47:00), and then our bold predictions, top 5 lists, and a couple listener questions to wrap up (47:00).Instagram: @therrpodcastTwitter: @The_RR_Podcast

Dustin Cragun, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) at KLAS Research, speaks with Justin on his experience with digital transformation tools and the power of automation in revenue cycle management. Dustin points out several times throughout the conversation how digital automation tools increase performance and the accuracy of data while minimizing human error. He touches on the fact that by removing manual labor through these strategic processes, providers can save resources and time on hiring and training employees on how to use the systems that process this data. This allows providers to rely on digital automation to reduce the number of denials when payers change their rules and requirements. The challenge then is on the ability of organizations to implement this new technology and properly apply it.

This week is a pretty cool week because I will be interviewing my husband, Brady Cragun!

In this episode, we sat down with Chase Cragun, MHR VP of Recruiting at Utah State University - Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, to hear about how small businesses can get started building the framework for happier, more productive employees. We talked about: The three functions of the AMO framework: ability, motivation, and opportunity Why falling behind in any part will impact employee performance What can be done to improve each of the functions for employees The role HR plays in implementing and supporting the AMO framework

Laura Cragun is an Intuitive Eating Latter-day Coach. Through Laura's battle with binge eating, orthorexia, and suicidal ideation, she has developed a deeper relationship with Christ. On this journey, she has been led to reject diet culture and realize her worth is not in losing weight. Laura teaches the principles of Intuitive Eating for Latter-day women in her 14 Day workbook. You can find that at latterdayintuitiveeating.com . You can also connect with Laura on Instagram @lauracragun. In today's episode, you will learn exactly what God thinks of you, your body, and your purpose here on earth! Laura's favorite personal growth book: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy Laura is currently reading: Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison ------------- Laura shares about her 'Holy Time' in the morning. Morning routines are key to peace and connection with God and Christ each day. You can download our FREE Anchored Morning Routine by clicking here! https://mailchi.mp/33a783da451a/anchoredmorningroutineguide

Listen to Laura Cragun, a wife and mom of 3 young kids share about her personal challenges with mental health including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Laura discusses how she has sought help through therapy and medication as well as through daily spiritual practices that help her feel connected to God. Laura also talks about how each of us has a hole in our heart and gives her witness of how Christ has been the missing piece to fill the hole in her own heart.    Journal Questions Laura described beautiful imagery of how God made each of us with a hole in our heart. She shared how she realized that Christ was the One who could fill the hole in her heart. What part of your life feels like a hole or something is missing? How can you invite the Savior in to be the missing piece to fill your hole?   What are the daily practices you have in your life that help you feel connected to your Heavenly Parents and Jesus? Laura calls the time she spends in the morning in meditation, pondering, prayer and journaling her “holy time.” How can you create your own holy time and space for the divine each day?   Laura expressed that she knows the Savior understands what she is going through. Jesus knows you and He knows how you feel, no matter what struggles you face. I was recently visiting my daughter's ward and her bishop said something I had to write down. He said, “He knows what it feels like for you to be you.”  Ponder on this truth. Jesus knows what it feels like for you to be you. Record the thoughts that come to your mind.   Episode Links Follow Laura on Instagram:   @lauracragun Visit Laura's website: lauracragun.com Join the Spiritually Minded Women email list: spirituallymindedwomen.com/prayerjournal/ Follow Spiritually Minded Women on Instagram: @spirituallymindedwomen Watch the podcast on YouTube: Spiritually Minded Women channel Visit the website for more resources: spirituallymindedwomen.com

On this weeks episode Andrew speaks with convicted murderer Larry Cragun. Larry Cragun is serving a life sentence plus 30 years, for a deadly hammer attack on a Bayview, Idaho family, which left 1 dead and 3 injured.https://linktr.ee/Unforbiddentruth

Fall 2021 has officially arrived, and here in the Brainerd Lakes Area the colors have started popping. Which means, if you are looking for one last getaway, or staycation, before the snow starts flying, the time is now! One of the many places you can stay is the historic Craguns Resort on Gull Lake, where the colors are looking amazing right now. In this episode the Listen Local guys catch up with Eric Peterson, who is the General Manager at Craguns to discuss not only how perfect this time of year is, but also, how their first real summer back from Covid-year went. Also, we had to talk about possibly the biggest news in the Brainerd Lakes Area, the updates they are making to their golf experience at the resort. Not only is the Legacy, and already amazing course, getting a little upgrade, but they also brought in PGA and Minnesota Golf legend Tom Lehman to design a whole new course as well! Big things happening with Craguns and they dive into it all. Annnnd, speaking of fall, make sure to check out the latest Woods to Water blog for things to do, and best locations to witness the autumn colors in the BLA.

In our final 2021 show we get the latest update from Cragun's on the golf course expansion from GM Eric Peterson. We also have a great conversation with author Jay Revell regarding his new book ‘SWING WALK REPEAT' back9press.com

Today my guest is Laura Cragun. She is a mother of 3 young kids, 7, 4 and 2 years old. She has been through a residential treatment center in the last year for her severe depression and suicidal idealization. Then a few months later, she went to an eating disorder recovery outpatient program. All of this has been so hard on her family but she has learned so much and is much happier and whole. She also coaches and teaches Christian women how to regain their life back after years of dieting and struggling with body image and instead give it back to themselves and God through Intuitive Eating, mindset skills and most importantly, through Christ. Show Notes:  Click here for the Free Guide - "5 Steps Start Intuitive Eating" Click here for a complimentary - Intuitive Eating Breakthrough Session This Show is Sponsored by... Dealing with anxiety or depression can be paralyzing, but you should know that you're not broken, and you're not alone. And when you want help, Brightside is there for you. Brightside offers personalized life-changing anxiety and depression care from your own home. Most mental health providers make getting help exhaustingly difficult, or you get the same treatment as everyone else and don't feel any better. Brightside offers help for the full spectrum of anxiety and depression conditions, so no matter what you're feeling, you'll get a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs on YOUR schedule. Just go to Brightside.com/MOMS, take a quick, free mental health assessment, and within forty-eight hours you're connected with your expert provider to start your personalized treatment plan. Join thousands of Brightside members taking back their lives. Take your free mental health assessment and get up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS credit on your first month of treatment at Brightside.com/MOMS. And... The changes in your body postpartum can take a toll on your hair. More than 50% of women experience excessive shedding naturally within 3-4 months of giving birth. Nutrafol's goal is to empower women to embrace the beauty of their hair growth recovery with Nutrafol Postpartum by targeting the root causes of postpartum thinning hair - like the physical stress of childbirth and emotional stress of parenting, as well nutrient depletion. Nutrafol Postpartum is breastfeeding-friendly and OBGYN developed using clinically-tested, 100% drug-free and natural ingredients that help support whole-body recovery and fill nutrition gaps to manage shedding and grow stronger, thicker hair. Healthier hair growth takes time. In 3 to 6 months, you'll begin to see and feel results such as thicker, stronger hair that looks healthier. Go to Nutrafol.com and using the promo code EMP to save fifteen dollars off your first month's subscription – this is their best offer anywhere! And... 5 years ago, Felix Gray realized - Our eyes weren't meant to look at screens all day – and designed glasses to make daily screen time more comfortable and the workday more productive. Felix Gray lenses filter 15x more Blue Light that can make screen time tough on eyes and disruptive to sleep.Get yourself a pair of glasses made for the 21st century and designed for modern, hardworking eyes. And, the amazing things is the Felix Gray can also make you these great glasses with your prescription! Go to www.FelixGrayGlasses.com/EEP for the best Blue Light glasses on the market. Free Shipping. Free Returns. Free Exchanges.

Guests this week include Jack Wawro new Director of Golf at Cragun's with an update on the new Tom Lehman course construction there. Gerrit Pon performance analyst with Calloway Golf and Phil Mickelson's club designer.

In this week's episode, Crawford Cragun shares how he helps his clients to work on themselves in order to work on their business. As an executive coach, he has had decades of experience in the business world but on the podcast he shares over 40 years of experience as a father that has helped mold and shape him into who he is today. In this episode we talk about the very personal realizations he has had as a father and how he has learned the importance of meeting our children where they actually are. He shares his personal experiences of helping his family through trauma and grief and the lessons that have held their family together through it all. Make it a great week! Kirk Chugg and Cory Moore

Are you meeting people where they're at? What kind of legacy will you leave? Adam Nugent has an intense and provocative conversation with Crawford Cragun. He is a gifted teacher, executive coach, and leader in business. You can bring so much good into the world, and you don't need anybody outside of you to tell you that you're there. Every experience is an opportunity is a moment that we begin to choose whether to survive or thrive. Learn more about changing your mindset, being curious, and achieving your goals right now!   Learn More About Crawford Cragun: https://www.northboundleadership.com/   Nugent Magazine: Nugentmagazine.com  

Eric Peterson General Manager at Cragun’s gives us an excellent rundown of the progress on the ‘Lehman 18’ at Cragun’s Legacy. We’re also joined by Logan Jackson, Head Teaching Professional at The Pines and The Preserve.

This week on Lakes Woods and Irons former Detroit Lakes grad Kate Smith joins the program fresh from her start at Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Plus Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses joins the show.

Cragun's unique engineering internship in China helped him get into one of the top MBA schools in the world. Get his advice on how to find great opportunities and find the internship that is best for you.   Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cragun-liston-4347874b/ (Cragun Liston) grew up in Ogden, Utah. He moved to Provo to study at Brigham Young University where he first started studying Finance before switching over to *Manufacturing Engineering*. Cragun was first exposed to Asian culture when he served a mission in the Chinatowns of New York City. He then did a couple of international internships while at BYU. The first, where he traveled around Asia with a group of BYU students and presented to the management of different companies. The second, he worked at a shrimp peeling factory in China to work on process optimization. After graduating from BYU Cragun worked at Whirlpool for a couple of years. He is currently starting up his first semester at Harvard Business School where he plans to get his MBA.  

Matthew Coller of PurpleInsider.com joins the Sports Wrap to re-cap the Vikings 28-11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in what was a historically bad day for Kirk Cousins. Zeke's son took a Cragun's Resort golf cart for a joyride. If the playoff started right now, the Twins would face the Yankees and what happened in 2004 has nothing to do with 2020. The Minnesota Lynx have their playoff game postponed due to a potential COVID outbreak with the Seattle Storm. Plus, your updates from NFL Network, your Minnesota Twins minute, and the Golden Gopher Daily Update.

This week’s show features one of Minnesota’s finest golfers, 4 time PGA tour winner Tim Herron. ‘Lumpy’ fills us in on the upcoming Sanford International PGA Champions tournament in Sioux Falls. Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses Chuck Kletkatsky also joined us.

This week we check in with Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Legacy courses for an update on the cancellation of the MacKenzie tour’s season. Also Scotsman Alan Tait Director of Golf at The Marriot Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club near Edinburgh joins for a wide ranging interview that includes his course record 64 at Carnoustie.

Guests this week on Lakes, Woods and Irons feature Tripp and Doc Bowden in our 3rd segment with the Augusta duo and Head Golf professional. Chuck Klecatsky from Cragun’s with an update on the Mackenzie Tour coming to the Brainerd Lakes.

Crisco, Dez and Ryan talk with Erik from Cragun's Resort on how to beat the cabin fever!

Brad and David are joined at the Choice Bank Minnesota Golf Show by SKOR North’s Phil Mackey and Timberwolves VP of Fan Experience Jeff Munneke for a fun discussion about golf villains, all-time wish-list foursomes, stories and more! Plus, Tom Ryan from the Minnesota Golf Association and updates + discussions about Cragun’s, Breezy Point, Giant’s Ridge, The Wilderness at Fortune Bay and Pella Windows!

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Guests on the show this week include new University of Minnesota golf coach Justin Smith and Chuck Kletkatsky Head Golf Professional at the Cragun’s Resort, who reviews the recent Tour Showcase

Our guests this week include Michael Kaiser, Operating Manager of Sand Valley Golf Resort in Rome, Wisconsin, a destination golf spot. Also Chuck Klecatsky Director of Golf at Cragun’s Resort who fills us in on the upcoming CRMC Tour Showcase at Cragun’s August 19-22, Brainerdlakestourshowcase.com.

J.J. Cragun talks about "Treason Properly," winner of the 2019 Baen Fantasy Adventure Award presented by Baen editors and Larry Correia at SpikeCon. Cragun discusses the genesis of the story in his high fantasy reading background, and talks about the characters and world-building that went into the tale. Treason properly is available in the free ebook download Free Stories 2019 at Baen.com; and Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia, Part 55.

This week features interviews with: Peter Sanders founder of Golf Research Associates and Shot by Shot with putting tips and analysis, also Chuck Kletkatsky Director of Golf and Cragun’s Resort.

Encore release November 20, 2018. Encore releast August 13, 2017. Ryan Cragun makes his fourth appearance on the podcast, discussing his new book How to Defeat Religion in 10 Easy Steps: A Toolkit for Secular Activists. His broadranging suggestions include taxing religious institutions (and thereby unshackling them from IRS regulations on their speech), defending nonpartisan science and history education, and even co-opting religious traditions (including offering secular alternatives to traditional religious holiday songs). This compact book is an excellent resource for newby freethinkers, suggesting specific actions that can be taken by individuals, local groups, and national organizations. How to Defeat Religion is available in paperback and for Kindle. For more about Ryan Cragun visit RyanTCragun.com.

Encore release October 9, 2018. Encore release July 2, 2017. We interview Ryan Cragun, sociologist and author of What You Don't Know about Religion (but Should) (available in hardcover and for Kindle). Ryan is also the co-author of Could I Vote for a Mormon for President? as well as the landmark study "How Secular Humanists (and Everyone Else) Subsidize Religion in the United States." For more about Ryan Cragun, visit RyanTCragun.com. Plus: David and Vonda will miss it this year, but John and Allison will be at the upcoming Atlanta Star Party, Thursday, August 29, 7PM on the campus of Emory University. Guests will include astronomers Phil Plait, Nicole Gugliucci, Pamela Gay and Derek Demeter. For more visit AtlantaStarParty.com. John will be introducing Dr. Frans de Waal (The Bonobo and the Atheist) at the Decatur Book Festival, Sunday, September 1, 5PM. For more visit DecaturBookFestival.com. Finally, our live presentation of American Freethought will be Sunday, September 1, 10PM at Dragon*Con's SkepTrack! For more visit SkepTrack.org. See you there!

Encore release September 17, 2018. Encore release Jun 10, 2017. We interview Ryan T. Cragun, coauthor (with Rick Phillips) of Could I Vote for a Mormon for President? An Election-Year Guide to Mitt Romney's Religion (available in paperback or for Kindle). We also spoke to Ryan in Podcast 153 "Subsidizing Religion." For more about Ryan visit ryantcragun.com.

Encore release September 9, 2018. Encore release June 2, 2017. We interview Dr. Ryan T. Cragun, lead author of the study "How Secular Humanists (and Everyone Else) Subsidizes Religion in the United States," published in the June/July 2012 issue of Free Inquiry. Cragun is also the co-author of the upcoming book Could I Vote for a Mormon for President? An Election Year Guide to Mitt Romney's Religion (paperback). Also...Not to be outdone by North Carolina, Indiana has now taken up the banner of bigotry against gay rights. This time it's the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Greensburg, Indiana, who offered up wild applause when a toddler got up to sing "Ain't No Homos Gonna Make It to Heaven." How very Christian of them.  Finally...It looks like President Obama's vocal support for gay rights is making an impact. One recent survey shows 54% of the American public support same-sex marriage, while another survey shows a sharp increase in approval within the black community.  ANNOUNCEMENTS If you're in Atlanta Sunday, Jun 10th, come to the Atlanta Freethought Hall to hear Gina Colianni, outgoing president of Kennesaw State University's Student Coalition for Inquiry. She'll be speaking on "The Ins and Outs of Being a Student Secular Leader." CONTACT Visit our blog at AmericanFreethought.com. Visit the podcast at AmericanFreethought.LibSyn.com. Email us at john@americanfreethought.com or david@americanfreethought.com. (John and David are available, either together or separately, to speak in person to your group.) If you like what you hear, take a moment and leave feedback on our iTunes feed. Join our communities at Facebook, Atheist Nexus, or Think Atheist. Shop through us at Amazon.com or at CafePress.com. If you’d like to donate to the operation of this podcast, you can contribute through PayPal to sniderishere@gmail.com. We promise not to spend it on beer. June 9, 2012. Hosted by John C. Snider and David Driscoll.

Shane Cragun, the co-author of Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast.  Cragun gives examples of industries which have been disrupted and discusses the implications for our Catholic school environment.

Dan is in China this month, so our student Ashley Van Fleet is in his chair giving the show a dose of youthful energy. We talk to Ryan Cragun about his work examining how the LDS church has changed the way it talks about LGBTQ folks in the past 40 years, and then William Bradshaw chats with us about his work on the factors that help explain which GBTQ men are more or less likely to have trouble reconciling their sexual and religious identities. And in One Last Thing, Ashley has been watching slam poetry and Tim is getting ready to watch a celestial show. Some of the things we talked about this month: Tim mentioned The Angel and the Beehive by Armond Mauss, and Dr. Cragun referenced the work of John Dehlin. Ashley mentioned the new Wonder Woman film, and also poetry by Haley Moseley, Victoria Morgan, Kayla Q, Olivia Gatwood, and Sarah Kay. And finally, Tim is, ironically, over the moon about the upcoming solar eclipse.   0:00-1:40: Opening 1:40-27:36: Cragun interview 27:41-38:23: Bradshaw interview 38:27-41:18: Van Fleet OLT 41:19-43:45: Hill OLT 43:45-45:02: Closing  

In this episode, Bo Bennett and Kim Ellington speak with Associate Professor of Sociology Ryan T. Cragun about the sociology of religion. Are religious people more generous than the non-religious? Smarter? Better looking? (Actually, we don't ask that last one) Ryan T. Cragun is a husband, father, and sociologist of religion (in order of importance). Originally from Utah, he now lives in Florida and works at the University of Tampa. His research and writing focuses on religion, with an emphasis on Mormonism and the nonreligious. His research has been published in a variety of academic journals, including: Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Sociology of Religion, Nova Religio, Journal of Religion and Health, and Journal of Contemporary Religion. When he's not working, he's spending time with his wife and son, watching science fiction, hiking, playing soccer, or tinkering with FOSS, Gnu/Linux, or computer hardware. Cragun is the author of two books: What You Don't Know About Religion (but Should) (2013), and How to Defeat Religion in 10 Easy Steps: A Toolkit for Secular Activists (2015).

After dissecting religion in politics (Fiorina: "people of faith make better leaders”) and reporting FFRF state/church victories in Minnesota and Indiana, we hear Etta James sing Randy Newman’s irreverent “God’s Song.” Then sociologist and author Ryan T. Cragun explains his new book: How To Defeat Religion in 10 Easy Steps.

Dr. Ryan T. Cragun is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa and the author of books including What You Don’t Know About Religion (but Should). His latest is called How to Defeat Religion in 10 Easy Steps. We spoke with Dr. Cragun about whether religious fervor is cyclical or fading, why religious holidays should become secular, and the surprising thing churches can do to stop the shifting trend away from religion.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR:  http://www.naturebox.com/thinkingatheistDr. Ryan Cragun is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa, and he specializes in the sociology of religion.  A former Mormon (now atheist), Cragun has released his new book for which this show is titled.  Join us as we talk about religion around the world, its claims versus reality, and the stuff about religion which isn't known (or being taught), but should be.Link to Dr. Cragun's book:  http://www.amazon.com/What-Dont-About-Religion-Should/dp/0985281537Dr. Cragun's website:  http://www.ryantcragun.comChristmas: Behind the Curtain:  http://youtu.be/kenbgMjRvlY 

Our theme this week is justice. Clayton's pick: 12 Angry Men (Sydney Lumet, 1957); Ryan's pick: Deliverance (John Boorman, 1972); Isaac's pick: The Proposition (John Hillcoat, 2005). To get involved in the discussion, like us on facebook.com/threefilmegos, follow us on twitter @threefilmegos, email us at threefilmegos@gmail.com, or go to threefilmegos.podomatic.com to subscribe and donate to the show.

Our very first episode ever! Get to know your hosts as they talk about why they love film and what films they love. Go to threefilmegos.podomatic.com to subscribe and donate to the show. Like us on facebook. Follow us on twitter @threefilmegos. Email us at threefilmegos@gmail.com. Let us know what movies you want to hear us talk about, especially the one's you hate. Also, it has been confirmed that Phantom Planet was indeed Jason Schwartzman's old band.