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Marti and Daniel Ortner discuss his beliefs and how they have changed over time. This was recorded in September 2023. Daniel's transition from Judaism to atheism to member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://youtu.be/TvRVjrWzOYU?si=B9for-O5srR2_cJJ MBR interviews Daniel Ortner who describes his faith journey into and out of the Church of Jesus… Read More »Ex Atheist, Post Mormon, Now Protestant: Where Will You Go: 030 The post Ex Atheist, Post Mormon, Now Protestant: Where Will You Go: 030 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
One of the most important tasks for a seasoned journalist is to pass on what you know. Journalism is something that's learned by doing, usually alongside someone who's done it longer. Tara enjoyed this process while at CBC, and is pleased to now be at a point with Lean Out that she can expand the operation to include working with up-and-coming journalists. Late last year, she had the pleasure of appearing on fellow Substacker Aaron Pete's show, the Bigger Than Me podcast, and was impressed by his curiosity, perceptive questions, and thoughtful interviewing style. So she invited him to work together this summer to create an episode of Lean Out. We're thrilled to have Aaron Pete guest host the show today. One of the ongoing themes of the Lean Out podcast is the importance of viewpoint diversity — particularly on controversial issues. This topic was in the news again this month, with a lawsuit filed by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, against California Community Colleges state and district officials on recent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulations.Daniel Ortner is a lawyer for the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression.Lean Out reached out to Chancellor Sonya Christian and California Community Colleges for comment. They referred us to a recent motion, filed in response to a July lawsuit that also names the Chancellor as a defendant, and is similar to the one filed in August against the Chancellor and Board of Governors. The motion reads, in part:“[The] Plaintiff has not — and cannot — present evidence to show that the regulations in any way impose an immediate threat of harm to him, or have directly impaired his ability to express himself freely. Nor is there any showing that Defendant Sonya Christian, the California Community Colleges Chancellor, has the authority to undertake any action to restrain Plaintiff's First Amendment rights. And Plaintiff's motion fails to present any argument or evidence that justifies the extraordinary remedy of finding state regulations duly promulgated to promote Fourteenth Amendment concepts of equity and inclusion for the benefit of the nearly two million students of California's community colleges to be unconstitutional.”You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com
At the end of the last episode, Daniel delineated what he learned by attending Christian churches and reading the Bible about the changing nature of the LDS God compared to the Invisible God who never changes. He begins this episode by discussing the Holy Spirit. Daniel thought he might never feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in biblical Christian faith, but he was surprised. Some turning points in choosing biblical faith were: 1) being humbled and filled with the Holy Spirit while reading and understanding the book of Galatians, and 2) learning more about Joseph Smith (see the devotional that impacted him by Dr. Jayson Kunzler, BYU-Idaho business management faculty member at https://www.byui.edu/devotionals/jayson-kunzler). Daniel asked himself, "Do I follow Joseph Smith or the Jesus of the Bible?" Oddly, the third thing that changed his heart and mind was 3) reading the Book of Mormon, specifically Alma 5. When everything LDS was swept away, only faith in Christ remained. Daniel was amazed, how was it possible he was closer to God after leaving the LDS Church?! He felt so much joy and peace, gaining a deeper relationship with Jesus when leaving behind all that Joseph had added.
After his LDS mission, Daniel attended Law School at BYU. He met an amazing wife, generational LDS; they were sealed in the Draper, Utah Temple and have 3 beautiful daughters. It was his wife who first began deconstructing her LDS faith when she read the 149-page Letter to My Wife. She grew up with a lot of shame associated with the LDS church from feeling she could never measure up, even though she was active and served a mission. An LDS friend shared with her what she had learned about Joseph Smith's coercive and inappropriate polygamous relationships. When his wife began attending Christian churches and heard the gospel of grace, it freed her and transformed her overnight in a way that moved Daniel to attend with her. He came to love the simple gospel of grace from Romans 8 and the way Christians worshipped God.
Daniel Ortner grew up Jewish. His grandfather died in the holocaust; his other grandparents were sent to a work camp in Siberia. In high school in South Florida, a Christian girlfriend introduced Daniel to Isaiah 53. The passage greatly piqued his interest in this suffering Messiah. However, his mother was diagnosed with cancer and Daniel became angry with God for taking her, leading him to profess atheism in college at Brandeis University where he debated Christians. But 2 years of atheism left him empty. Then the LDS missionaries found him. He joined the LDS Church at age 21 and says God spoke to him outside the Boston Temple. He served an LDS mission in the same part of Russia where his grandparents had been in a work camp (Novosibirsk, Russia). Daniel embraced the idea that man could become a god but not that God had been a man.
Daniel Ortner grew up Jewish. His grandfather died in the holocaust; his other grandparents were sent to a work camp in Siberia. In high school in South Florida, a Christian girlfriend introduced Daniel to Isaiah 53. The passage greatly piqued his interest in this suffering Messiah. However, his mother was diagnosed with cancer and Daniel became angry with God for taking her, leading him to profess atheism in college at Brandeis University where he debated Christians. But 2 years of atheism left him empty. Then the LDS missionaries found him. He joined the LDS Church at age 21 and says God spoke to him outside the Boston Temple. He served an LDS mission in the same part of Russia where his grandparents had been in a work camp (Novosibirsk, Russia). Daniel embraced the idea that man could become a god but not that God had been a man.
Jon welcomes Daniel Ortner from Pacific Legal to talk about the ramifications for both sides on the new discriminatory policies being implemented concerning teachers in Minneapolis.
What's the problem with letting "the experts" decide public policy? Daniel Ortner from the Pacific Legal Foundation has a new piece in The Hill arguing why it's better that Congress, and not unaccountable bureaucrats, make the laws that affect everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Universities that use "diversity statements" as a screening mechanism for faculty may stand at odds with other commitments to independent thought. Daniel Ortner of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses the implications for litigation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
When the pandemic started, there were a lot of unknowns and politicians were given a lot of power to make decisions to save lives. But are there lessons from this experience about how much power we should give elected officials in an emergency? Daniel Ortner from The Pacific Legal Foundation has a new piece in The Hill outlining the questions we should be asking. Guest Hosts: Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Go Ye Forth - Sharing Latter-day Saint Mission Experiences from Around the Globe
Follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/goyeforthpodcast/ Hello everyone! On today's show, I speak with Daniel Ortner who served in the Russia, Novosibirsk Mission from 2010 to 2012. He has an interesting conversion story and has some great insights and experiences from his mission. And in my missionary minute, I talk about a transformative experience. So let's get to it! ---- Listen to Podcast! --- A big thanks to my new friend Daniel Ortner. Daniel just reached out and said that he'd like to share his mission experience and I'm so happy that he did because he has such an amazing story to share. In today's missionary minute …. Daniel used a word to describe his mission. Transformative. That's the exact word that I have used in describing my mission. If I could have known what my mission would do for me, I would have never even second-guessed it. I felt like I was supposed to go, but I had absolutely no idea how significant that decision would be for me. I have said many times, almost every good thing that has happened to me in my adult life can be traced back to me serving a mission. I won't go into detail because then the missionary minute will turn into the missionary hour, but honestly, it was transformative for my life and that is why I am so passionate about missions and feel like every young man and young woman would be blessed by serving and would bless others by their service. I was very happy when President Nelson said in the April General Conference, “I reaffirm STRONGLY that the Lord has asked every worthy able young man to prepare for and serve a mission.” He went on to say that it is a priesthood responsibility and that the youth have been reserved for this time. He added, “For you young and able sisters, a mission is a powerful but optional opportunity.“ I simply say, Amen. Well, that's about it for today's show. If you or someone you know has served a mission and you think that they would be a fun guest for the show, please contact me @ goyeforthpodcast@gmail.com If you liked the show, please subscribe so that you are notified when new episodes come out. We would also appreciate it if you could rate and review the podcast in Apple podcasts, or share it with a friend. Thank you for joining me today. Until next time, wax strong in the gospel my friends! This is not an official production of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The opinions expressed are by the host and guest.
Daniel Ortner of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses Governor Cuomo and Newsome illustrate the need for checks and balances. We need emergency powers reform. The pandemic mandates were arbitrary. The separation of powers matter.
Louis Brandeis famously wrote that “a single courageous State may, if its citizens choose, serve as a laboratory” for government reform. Today we see many states becoming laboratories for the reform of administrative law. Last year, the Gray Center hosted a roundtable to discuss new research on administrative law in the states. Those papers were recently released as Gray Center Working Papers, and in today's episode Adam White chats with two of the authors: Penn State Law's Dan Walters, on state nondelegation doctrines; and the Pacific Legal Foundation's Daniel Ortner, on state deference doctrines. Papers: Daniel Ortner, “The End of Deference: How States (and Territories and Tribes) Are Leading a (Sometimes Quiet) Revolution Against Administrative Deference Doctrines” Daniel Ortner, “Ending Deference? Why Some State Supreme Courts Have Chosen to Reject Deference and Others Have Not” Dan Walters, “Decoding Nondelegation After Gundy: What the Experience in State Courts Tells Us About What to Expect When We're Expecting” This episode features Daniel Ortner, Dan Walters, and Adam White.
"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli talked masks and legal news today! First, Paul spoke to Daniel Ortner, attorney for the Pacific Legal Foundation, on a First Amendment case involving fundraisers in Connecticut (0:58). Paul also gave his thoughts on Connecticut schools possibly requiring masks this fall to prevent Covid again (13:26). Image Credit: Getty Images
Adapting With Alex Garrett welcomes back Pacific Legal Foundation's Daniel Ortner to discuss how PLF is taking the fight to re-open off Broadway productions into their own hands! As CDC guidance becomes adopted, how do we ADAPT?
Adapting With Alex Garrett welcomes back Pacific Legal Foundation's Daniel Ortner to discuss how PLF is taking the fight to re-open off Broadway productions into their own hands! As CDC guidance becomes adopted, how do we ADAPT?
Adapting With Alex Garrett welcomes back Pacific Legal Foundation's Daniel Ortner to discuss how PLF is taking the fight to re-open off Broadway productions into their own hands! As CDC guidance becomes adopted, how do we ADAPT?
Guests: Terry Savage, Nationally Recognized Expert on Personal Finance, On to discuss the economic recovery post pandemic. Daniel Ortner, Attorney, On to discuss the Supreme Court case Mahanoy vs. B. L. And ... Your thoughts on the panic over a gas shortage in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whine Line starts this hour; Daniel Ortner, Attorney for Pacific Legal Foundation talking about high school freedom of speech, because a high school student was kicked off the softball team because of what she posted on social media and is suing the school. A radio personality got a tattoo of his stations logo only to be fired a week later. The crew for the new show St. Louis Talks join the show to preview what is coming up at 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Ortner, attorney for Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the Dom Giordano Program to discuss an Amicus Brief he co-authored pertaining to a supreme court case, Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. As a high-school sophomore, B.L. was upset when she failed to make the varsity cheerleading team. While at the mall with friends, B.L. vented her frustrations by posting to snapchat a picture with the caption “F*** school, f*** softball, f*** cheer, f*** everything.” After a student took a screenshot and sent it to her mother, a team coach, who sent it up the chain, the school decided that B.L.'s private post had violated school rules, and suspended her from the junior-varsity cheerleading team. First, Giordano and Ortner debate whether or not the school should have any control of the speech of students while not on school grounds, with Giordano arguing that schools need to have some control to address cyber-bullying, in particular. Then, Giordano and Ortner discuss the idea of ‘snitch culture,' which Ortner says this case strongly reflects, as teen and tween students turn petty disagreements and sniping into an effort to destroy the reputation of an individual. Ortner notes that empowering school officials to punish students for such speech creates an incentive for students, parents, and staff to further engage in this informant-style behavior. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Ortner joins us from Pacific Legal with his criticism regarding Gov. Newsom's approach to containing the spread of a pandemic. https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/529818-the-governor-who-stole-christmas-and-the-california-businesses-fighting-back See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Ortner of the Pacific Legal Foundation is suing Governor Newsome for exceeding his constitutional authority with shutdowns on behalf of Ghost Golf and other small businesses. He warns we can't just rely on court cases, but we all have to pitch in fighting for freedom.
Today on the Rich Zeoli Show, We are still reminded why Ben Affleck continues to be the absolute worst in Hollywood. Joe Biden continues to baffle us with his “gaffs” as he makes an insane claim on the lack of diversity in the black community. Daniel Ortner, attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, joined the show to discuss the constitutionality of states and cities establishing covid checkpoints. Governor Wolf gives a “strong recommendation” to the PIAA to delay high school sports until January of 2021. Photo by: Scott Olson / Staff
Midweek Wednesday featured some different guests today on Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli. Paul first spoke to Oil and Gas industry analyst Mike Fox about what gasoline prices are expected to do as the state reopens! Later on Paul had a conversation with Daniel Ortner, an attorney from the Pacific Legal Foundation about a lawsuit that was filed against the state of Connecticut over not being able to re-open.
On Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Daniel Ortner from the Pacific Legal Foundation joined Paul to give his thoughts on impeachment and President at Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut Chris Fryxell joined in to talk about if non-union construction workers would be in trouble when the transportation projects begin in the state.
190917 - CONSTITUTION DAY! Do You Know Your Rights? | DANIEL ORTNER, Pacific Legal Foundation by Blanquita Cullum
Do religious people in the United States need to be on alert for violations of their religious freedom? What recent issues have taken place that threaten our individual liberty? Daniel Ortner joins us to talk about the Pacific Legal Foundation and how individual and religious liberty are key fights in the preservation of a just society. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com
Boston YouTube host author Charles Moscowitz talks with Daniel Ortner, attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation, on the San Antonio Airport ban of Chick-fil-A. Pacific Legal Foundation: https://pacificlegal.org/ San Antonio News: S.A. and Chick-fil-A shows why free speech matters https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/S-A-and-Chick-fil-A-shows-why-free-speech-matters-13781537.php
Listen to KTSA radio host Jack Riccardi speak with attorney Daniel Ortner who wrote in an op-ed piece that the city got it wrong twice over the Chick-fil-A decision to put them in the airport.
Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, April 23, 20194:20 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Rebecca Chavez Houck joins the show to discuss why Latino residents in Utah are concerned about a question about citizenship on next year’s census, and why that question could cost Utah millions in federal funds5:05 pm: Ronald Mortenson, co-founder of Citizens for Tax Fairness, joins Rod to discuss why he says introducing gambling in Utah is a better alternative than the tax modernization plan6:05 pm: Steve Berman, a contributor to The Resurgent, joins the program to discuss the war of words over the weekend between Senator Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump and why he says there’s no room for decency in Trump’s GOP6:20 pm: Senator Luz Escamilla joins the show to discuss her decision to run for mayor of Salt Lake City6:35 pm: Daniel Ortner, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss how the battle between the San Antonio City Council and Chick-Fil-A shows that free speech matters
190422 - Are We Too Sensitive? | DANIEL ORTNER by Blanquita Cullum
Fast on the heels of her last appearance, Carissa Hessick joins us to talk about corpus linguistics, which means... well, we debate this, but, generally, the use of computer-based methods to draw inferences from large databases of texts. What is this enterprise? How can and should it be used to answer legal questions? What does it mean to mean something? These questions, thunder, sense, nonsense, and a continued delving into Joe's pscyhe all feature in this episode. Carissa Hessick’s faculty profile (http://www.law.unc.edu/faculty/directory/hessickcarissabyrne/) and writing (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=445060) Carissa Byrne Hessick, Corpus Linguistics and the Criminal Law (https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3031987) Lawrence Solum, Legal Theory Lexicon: Corpus Linguistics (https://lsolum.typepad.com/legaltheory/2017/10/legal-theory-lexicon-corpus-linguistics.html) James Phillips, Daniel Ortner, and Thomas Lee, Corpus Linguistics and Original Public Meaning: A New Tool to Make Originalism More Empirical (https://www.yalelawjournal.org/forum/corpus-linguistics-original-public-meaning) Special Guest: Carissa Hessick.