Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Bennett

Episode 87.  The timing of this Bonus episode is auspicious given the recent debate regarding learning about the history of race in America, the book bans, and the current administration's aim to eliminate the federal department of education. While each of these issues are complex and engage different issues, they share the matter of understanding our history – all of it. And our history leads into what we do today. As part of my ongoing encouragement to know each other's faith and religion, Rick Bennett, host of the Gospel Tangents, a Mormon History podcast, has joined me to talk about the many splinter groups within the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints, otherwise known as the LDS church or the Mormons. Whatever you might think or know about this church, I encourage you to listen with an open mind and heart. Rick is a passionate researcher and brings humor and curiosity to his work. Highlights: ·       Mormon splinter groups.·       Joseph Smith: synchronizing the Old Testament and New Testament ·       Religions are seen as cults at their beginning. ·       Common miracles today.·       Studies on faith healings and the placebo effect.·       Succession, polygamy and theological disagreements.·       The LDS church as the “One True Church”.Bio: Rick Bennett is the host of the Gospel Tangents, a Mormon History podcast. He is an expert on various Mormon schismatic groups, presenting at the Mormon History Association, and other Mormon history groups. He is an academic authenticity advisor at Western Governors University and teaches math and statistics at Utah Valley University. Rick holds a Master of Statistics Degree from the University of Utah. He has worked as a research biostatistician in the fields of Dermatology and Traumatic Brian Injuries and works in the network television/cable T.V. industries as a sports statistician.Social Media links for Rick: Website – https://gospeltangents.comYouTube – https://youtube.com/gospeltangentsPatreon – https://patreon.com/gospeltangentsSocial Media links for Méli:Website – Talking with God ProjectLinkedIn – Meli SolomonFacebook – Meli SolomonTranscript on BuzzsproutFollow the podcast!The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise:  Is your way similar or different?  Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore?  Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet. Comments?  Questions? Email  Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.orgThe Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/

Short Creek consists of the twin FLDS cities of Hildale, Utah & Colorado City, Arizona. Come along as Rick Bennett visits these 2 communities that were founded on the Utah-Arizona border to escape prosecution for polygamy. We'll visit Warren Jeffs house which is now the "Most Wanted Hotel" because Warren Jeffs was on the FBI Most Wanted List. Check it out! https://youtu.be/XPFPXiCjJ-g polygamy polygamy Don't miss our other episodes on Mormon fundamentalism! https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/fundamentalism/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we get a blast from the past from a legendary dialogue with Rick Bennett, a renowned marketing expert from Silicon Valley. We delve into unconventional marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of boldness and creativity in a crowded market. Rick shares anecdotes about impactful campaigns, such as a direct ad to a CEO that led to a significant response, and discusses the necessity of courage in marketing. The episode highlights the psychological impact of disruptive advertising on competitors and clients, encouraging executives to embrace risk for standout success. Christopher's engaging style and Rick's authentic insights make this a must-listen for marketing enthusiasts. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go. Creating Memorable Marketing Tactics Rick Bennett is celebrated for his ability to craft ads that not only capture attention but also provoke strong reactions. One of the standout moments in the episode is Christopher's recollection of Rick's iconic website from 1996. This site was more than just a digital presence; it was a masterclass in contextualizing advertisements within the competitive landscape. Rick shares an intriguing story about creating an ad for a political candidate designed to catch the eye of Sergey Brin at Google. The ad claimed the candidate had a revolutionary plan to eliminate income taxes and the national debt. This bold approach succeeded in getting the candidate a direct call from Brin, showcasing the power of direct and audacious communication. Vetting Executives for Courage Christopher probes Rick about how he assesses the courage of CEOs when considering collaboration. Rick introduces the concept of a "self-weeding garden," a metaphor for identifying the right clients. He emphasizes the importance of being straightforward and authentic, stating, "God hates cowards," to underline the necessity of courage in marketing. Christopher praises Rick for being unapologetically himself, noting that his authenticity sets him apart in the industry. Rick recounts his early experiences, including a pivotal moment with Larry Ellison, where he confidently challenged Ellison's views on advertising. This encounter not only solidified Rick's reputation but also transformed Ellison into an advocate for advertising. Guerilla Marketing: Making Generals Surrender Rick shared some important insights about guerilla marketing. One of the goals of guerilla warfare is to make the generals of the opposing army make mistakes. “My ads will attack your competition like a pack of speedy, crazed wolverines” – Rick Bennett He adds, “Demoralize the generals of the opposing army, then they'll make mistakes. You have your investors to say, ‘Hey we have a winner here' and you have to make the employees feel that their boss is kicking ass.” In the end, marketers should aim for a campaign where you make opposing generals psychologically surrender, even before any battle has begun. To hear more from the Marketing Assassin Rick Bennett, download and listen to this episode. Bio Rick Bennett is a renowned Silicon Valley guerrilla marketing expert with decades of experience helping startups and tech companies achieve explosive growth through unconventional and impactful strategies. Known for his innovative thinking and bold approach, Rick has a proven track record of creating campaigns that maximize reach and engagement while minimizing costs. Passionate about empowering businesses to stand out in competitive markets, he continues to be a trusted advisor and mentor for entrepreneurs seeking game-changing marketing solutions. Link Follow Rick Bennett! Website  | LinkedIn We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners.

Was the movie "Heretic" with sister missionaries & Hugh Grant a good movie or bad movie? Josh Thompson & Rick Bennett share their Heretic movie review impressions, and discuss missionary work. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/ZSv7gDkKN4o Don't miss our other conversations on Mormon Fundamentalism! https://gospeltangents.com/books/secret-covenants/ Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission.

Join John Williams , Patrick Woodcock President and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and special guest Rick Bennett Maine State Senator for this weeks "Bottom Line".

Have you ever wanted to visit Historic Kirtland? Come along with Rick Bennett as he visited some of the amazing sites in June 2024. Check it out! https://youtu.be/6ZUDiRFzP0o   Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved

Rick Bennett, Clarence Zebras coach Mark Astley & Kingborough United coach Alfred Hess joined Brent and Painey to discuss the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia “Battle of Franklin” Cup in the NPL tomorrow night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was another big Tassie Breakfast show with Brent and Painey. They were joined by Launceston coach Mitch Thorp, Tasmanian Tiger and Hobart Hurricanes star Nicola Carey, Matty Reid from Tasracing and Rick Bennett, Clarence Zebras Coach Mark Astley & Kingborough United coach Alfred Hess to discuss the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia “Battle of Franklin” Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotlight On Tassie Episode #14 - Rick Bennett talks Battle Of The Franklin raising funds and awareness for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Dina Gregson, Managing Director of Tasmanian Tonic Company discusses their humble beginnings.   Rep footy is alive and well as Tassie's North & South clash this weekend with the SFL V NWFL head to head at North Hobart Oval this weekend. Tubes talks with Coaches Adam Henley from the SFL Men and Nathan Hartnett from the SFL Under 18's    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Bennett discusses the Q&A given by Community of Christ leaders earlier this week and shares photos from some of the properties in Nauvoo sold to the LDS Church last week. He also answers viewer questions. Check out our conversation... https://youtube.com/live/2gfppMuScRI transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2024 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Welcome to Beyond the Graveyard, the official podcast of the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In Episode 5, Ghost Pirates broadcaster Cristiano Simonetta speaks with forward Ryan Scarfo about his familiarity with Rick Bennett from Union College, his Boston roots and more! Follow the Ghost Pirates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savghostpirates

Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app. 

Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app.      

Welcome to Beyond the Graveyard, the official podcast of the Savannah Ghost Pirates. In Episode 1, Ghost Pirates broadcaster Cristiano Simonetta sits down with head coach Rick Bennett to discuss his early days in Massachusetts, being drafted by the Minnesota North Stars and his coaching career in Savannah. Follow the Ghost Pirates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SavGhostPirates Follow the Ghost Pirates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savghostpirates

On Sunday in the NPL, close rivals Kingborough United and Clarence will compete for the inaugural Battle of Franklin Cup. It's all being done to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, which Rick Bennett told Brent and Painey about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Costelloe and Tim Paine did the Preamble before talking all things happening in the world of cricket. Rick Bennett then joined them in studio to promote the Franklin Cup in the NPL this weekend, before the boys did a general sports wrap. In the second hour state Independent Labor member David O'Byrne, Bear Robinson and Hawks star midfielder Jai Newcombe joined the show. Brent and Painey also did another edition of Questions Without Notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we explore the intriguing viewpoints of Professor Thomas Wayment and podcaster Rick Bennett, who present perspectives that deviate from past LDS theology regarding the King James Bible (KJV) and the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). We analyze their claims, examining the ways in which their perspectives challenge traditional understandings of these revered texts… Read More »KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135

Join us as we explore the intriguing viewpoints of Professor Thomas Wayment and podcaster Rick Bennett, who present perspectives that deviate from past LDS theology regarding the King James Bible (KJV) and the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). We analyze their claims, examining the ways in which their perspectives challenge traditional understandings of these revered texts… Read More »KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135

Join us as we explore the intriguing viewpoints of Professor Thomas Wayment and podcaster Rick Bennett, who present perspectives that deviate from past LDS theology regarding the King James Bible (KJV) and the Joseph Smith Translation (JST). We analyze their claims, examining the ways in which their perspectives challenge traditional understandings of these revered texts… Read More »KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135 The post KJV & JST – The Devaluing of Mormon Scripture and Translation: ML: 135 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.

Flash and Geevesy with a big Friday edition of Tassie Breakfast as the boys reviewed day one of the third test at Headingley where Mitch Marsh scored a ton. They reviewed the come from behind win for Richmond against Sydney. Rick Bennett spoke openly about his battle with prostate cancer and raising money for Dry July. Sam Siggins spoke about his match winning goal in AFL Tasmania's win against the QAFL and nurturing the next generation of young Tassie footballers in their careers. Chris Symons chatted NBL and Hot or Not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marketing Executive of Media Marketing Group Tasmania Rick Bennett joined Flash and Geevesy to discuss his battle with prostate cancer and promote Dry July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Rick Bennett, a secret advertising weapon for Silicon Valley, with over 30 years of experience in guerrilla warfare marketing. Known for his significant contributions to major brands like Oracle and Salesforce.com, Rick shared valuable insights into the world of advertising and marketing. Rick emphasized the importance of unique messaging in advertising, urging brands to avoid claims that a competitor could easily duplicate. He also discussed the delicate balance of rebutting competitor provocations without falling into legal trouble over libel or slander. Well known for his ability to craft legendary headlines, Rick advised listeners to make good use of rhetorical wargaming. He suggested using tools like SurveyMonkey for testing a variety of ideas, and also underscored the efficacy of giving away free products to the audience to generate interest and feedback. Overall, this podcast episode offers a deep dive into advertising strategies and societal change, anchored by Rick Bennett's experiences and insights. To learn more from Silicon Valley's secret marketing assassin, download and listen to this episode. Learn More at These Links: http://www.rickbennett.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbennett/

Well, the 1st Session was meant to end June 15, but we are in the 1st Special Session that won't end....at least amicably so it seems. Here is where we are this week...and soon we will be in your communities too! LD 1857- Resolve, to Establish a Public Safety Health and Wellness Grant Pilot Program, sponsored by Rep. Lynn Copeland of Saco. Reconsidered, House amendment “A” provided the Department of Public Safety with 10% of the $2 million grant for the administration of the program. The amendment was adopted and engrossed by both House and Senate.  This bill was advanced on behalf of MMA's Legislative Policy Committee (LPC). (See “Silver Linings” in Legislative Bulletin 05-26-2023)LD 1664 -An Act to Increase Reimbursement Under the General Assistance Program, Sen. Marianne Moore of Washington Co. The House amendment “A” removed the emergency preamble and fixing the appropriation accordingly was adopted and engrossed by both House and Senate. This bill was advanced on behalf of MMA's LPC.  (See “GA Funding & Study on The Horizon” in Legislative Bulletin 05-26-2023) LD 1493 – An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing, sponsored by Rep. Raegan LaRochelle, of Augusta, will come from Taxation Committee with a divided report. The majority report is “Ought to Pass as Amended.”  This bill was advanced on behalf of MMA's LPC. (See “Pine Trees, Chickadees, Workforce Affordable Housing” in Legislative Bulletin June 2, 2023)LD 101 - An Act to Return to the Former Owner Any Excess Funds Remaining After the Sale of Foreclosed Property, sponsored by Rep. Chad Perkins of Dover-Foxcroft, will come from Taxation Committee “Ought to Pass as Amended.” (See “Tax Acquired Property Update” in Legislative Bulletin 6-09-2023)LD 130 -An Act to Eliminate Senior Citizen Property Tax Stabilization and Expand the Homestead Property Tax Exemption, sponsored by Sen. Rick Bennett of Oxford Co., will come from Taxation Committee with two “Ought to Pass as Amended” reports. MMA supports the majority report. (See Clarification-Property Tax Stabilization Act in this Legislative Bulletin 6-09-2023 or 06-02-2023)The Appropriations Committee will have made decisions on all funding issues including the supplemental/Part II budget (LD 258) and all items sitting on the “table” waiting for funding.  Staff encourage you to engage with your legislators when opportunity allows and make phone calls to the members of the Appropriations Committee to encourage them to fund important legisla

Our necessary hiatus from our weekly podcast has been afforded a brief reprieve. Advocacy staff have been drinking from a firehouse of legislation and hearings on platform bills that have been waiting since cloture for printing and assignment to committee hearings.  For the first time, MMA has needed to hold a May LPC meeting as bills are still cranking out with significant municipal impact, assigned short turn around public hearing dates and even shorter work session dates. This is the time of year when good public policy dies because of lack of time to dig in and understand or worse....bad public policy not well thought through passes without review. In the coming weeks, we'll be calling on municipal officials to weigh in with their voices directly to members of the legislature to help inform them of impacts, request adequately funding measures, and make corrections. We really need you now! This week we break down what has happened on a couple of MMA's platform bills and how you can help their fate. This week we break down: LD 1857 - An Act to Create the Public Safety Health and Wellness Reimbursement Fund to Benefit Public Safety Workers and Volunteers, sponsored by Rep. Lynn Copeland of Saco,  was unanimously supported out of committee but in a form that requires and appropriations battle instead of on going funding. LD 1493 - An Act to Increase Affordable Housing by Expanding Tax Increment Financing, sponsored by Rep. Raegan LaRochelle of Augusta,  was amended to avoid a fiscal note, but still provides an incredibly powerful tool for communities to advance their housing goals with local policy, but received a divided report out of Taxation.LD 130 - An Act to Eliminate Senior Citizen Property Tax Stabilization and Expand the Homestead Property Tax Exemption, Sen. Richard Bennett of Oxford County, also received a divided report in Taxation. While both versions  advance sensible policy changes to the hastily enacted senior property tax freeze legislation LD 280 passed last year, the majority report removes the significant hardship placed on municipal tax collectors, assessors and communities.  LD 1223 - An Act to Clarify Cost Allocations and Insurance in the Joint Use of Public Utility Equipment, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Grohoski from Hancock County, attempted to address a corporate imbalance for municipal pole attachment projects, to advance broadband connections via use of utility poles that exist in publicly owned way "rent" free.  The final version was amended with agreement from the major players and afforded a sunset date setting the stage for a future legislative battle. Finally, in the good news category, we announce the winners of the first annual Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service! Congratulation to Zachary White, of Skowhegan,  Carolyne Sauda, of Bangor.  Mary-Hollie Whitmore, of Milford,  who we wish well in their college endeavors and hope to see in a future LPC Committee!

Can Evangelicals & Mormons get along? If they are Steve Pynakker & Rick Bennett they can! Steve & Rick switch sides. This time Rick asks Steve about his evangelical experiences with Mormons. Check out our conversation! https://youtu.be/hhoFFH0SCuI transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Back in January, Rick Bennett traveled to Florida to hang out with Steve Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews. Rick & Steve get personal! Steve interviews Rick to find out how his opinions of evangelicals have changed. Check out our conversation... https://youtu.be/8a1IjeSoLRg transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

Rick Bennett went on a walking tour of Independence, MO with Matthew Turner. They found 14 Mormon historical markers ranging from the first landowner in Independence (Jacob Flournoy) to Governor Boggs' now torn-down house. I'll show you where some of the most tumultuous places were in Independence as we tour sites identified by the Missouri-Mormon Frontier Foundation.  Check out our conversation.... https://youtu.be/M-dm0VAB1Jo transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission transcript to follow Copyright © 2023 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission

On the latest edition of “The Parting Schotts Podcast,” sports editor Ken Schott gets you ready for the Capital District Mayor's Cup college hockey games Saturday between the RPI and Union men's and women's hockey teams at MVP Arena. On the men's side, Schott has interviews with Union head coach Josh Hauge and forward Owen Farris, and RPI head coach Dave Smith. On the women's side, Schott has interviews with Union head coach Josh Sciba and defenseman Meredith Killian, and RPI head coach Bryan Vines, defenseman Hannah Price and forward Ellie Kaiser. Schott catches up with former Union men's hockey head coach Rick Bennett, who is now coaching the ECHL's Savannah Ghost Pirates. “The Parting Schotts Podcast” is available wherever you get your podcasts and at https://dailygazette.com/category/sports/parting-schotts. Contact Ken Schott by email at schott@dailygazette.com. Follow him on Twitter @slapschotts.

Here we do a multipart interview about Jesus, Paul, Pharisees, and more with Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents.

Today is the last day to sign up for health coverage through coverME.gov. Esther, Cate and Mike discuss this, the January 1 minimum wage increase to $13.80 an hour and other policy holidays on this week’s podcast, along with a review of media coverage of the new state legislature and the long history of REAL…

Dec. 11, 2022 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Rick, Dives, and Al ruminate on the great and spacious beehive! Full Title Dec.11, 2022 EP 37 - Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents co-hosts, update on the AP sex abuse lawsuit, BYU sports update, Church donates $10 million to eradicate Polio, respect for marriage bill headed for President Biden's desk Connect with Al and Dives! www.MormonNewsRoundup.org kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Voicemail Twitter YouTube Official Sponsor Music MormonMovieReviews Gospel Tangents Support this Podcast Patreon Follow ups BYU football headed to New Mexico bowl BYU basketball off to rough start, loses to UVU for second year in a row Rick Utah PLEASE RATE US WITH 5 STARS Mediation possible in LDS sexual abuse civil case News Articles U.S. House of Representatives Passes Final Respect for Marriage Act, Bill Now Goes to President Biden for Signature Polygamist leader claimed 20 ‘wives,' including minors, FBI says Poll of the week The Church of Jesus Christ Donates US$10 Million to Stop Polio and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Latter-Day Saints are losing population share rapidly in several counties in Utah Multiple Convicted Sex Offender and Child Abuser Still a member of the Church? Comprehensive analysis on LDS General Authority compensation Huge Guests/Shows, Coming up Very special show lined up for Dec 25 with not one, but two special guests, Rebecca Bibliothecca (who has agreed to become our first regular guest host) on January 1 We also have a tentative agreement from Emily from Dissident Daughters coming on in January 8 this entire month is “must see” c-list podcast material “must listen” Shoutout to Weird Alma for this episode's music. Thanks so much for ruminating with us on the great and spacious beehive! And remember, remember: No unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing! #lds, #mormon, #exmormon, #postmormon,#religion, #news, #ldschurch, #comeuntochrist, #churchofjesuschrist, #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints, #byu, #byui, #josephsmith, #comefollowme, #polygamy, #bookofmormon, #becauseofhim, #hearhim --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mormonnewsroundup/support

Yuri & Vera Sanada are experienced sailors. Hailing from Brazil, they contacted Philip Beale to join his journey aboard a 600 BC Phoenician ship to both circumnavigate Africa and sail to America! Yuri is a documentarian, and chronicled the journey via film. Rick Bennett spoke with them about their journey through pirate infested waters of […]

Rick Bennett currently serves as family history leader in his ward and as a temple worker at the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple for the past ten years. He has served previously as ward mission leader, elders quorum counselor, membership clerk, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Primary teacher, and missionary in South Carolina/Georgia. He has a masters degree in biostatistics from the University of Utah and teaches at Utah Valley University and Western Governors University. For the past seven years, Rick has hosted Gospel Tangents, a podcast and YouTube channel focusing on Mormon history, science, and theology, where he interviews not only Latter-day Saint scholars and leaders, but Restoration leaders from other offshoots like Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, and even fundamentalist Mormon cousins in the Restoration Movement. Rick loves not only family history but Mormon history as well. Highlights 02:40 Introduction to Rick Bennett 04:40 Rick talks about his podcast, which focuses on Church history, science, and theology 21:30 How Rick got into family history 23:30 Roots Magic, a tool for family history 27:15 Family history tools and programs 27:50 If family history doesn't excite you then that's ok. Do what you can do. Take the time to record your own history and your parents' or grandparents' history. 30:15 Doing a ward podcast can be another way to record people's history 34:30 Do what you want to do in family history. Some people love uploading photos or interviewing family. 37:15 Rick shares some of his family history and talks about how he has found some of his family records 42:45 Tips for improving family history in your ward Find the computer guy Connect to your in-laws by helping them with their history Get people excited about finding stories 43:20 Another way to help with family history is to take pictures of grave stones and put them on findagrave.com 49:00 Cancel Sunday school and do family history. Get people excited by going to the church history center. 56:45 Creating groups as families or wards to help give people names for the temple 1:03:00 Final thoughts and testimony Links Gospel Tangents Podcast Gospel Tangents podcast interviews with Kurt Francom Why Your Ward Needs a Podcast Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month, and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and many more in over 500 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Rick Bennett currently serves as family history leader in his ward and as a temple worker at the Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple for the past ten years. He has served previously as ward mission leader, elders quorum counselor, membership clerk, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Primary teacher, and missionary in South Carolina/Georgia. He has a masters degree in biostatistics from the University of Utah and teaches at Utah Valley University and Western Governors University. For the past seven years, Rick has hosted Gospel Tangents, a podcast and YouTube channel focusing on Mormon history, science, and theology, where he interviews not only Latter-day Saint scholars and leaders, but Restoration leaders from other offshoots like Community of Christ, Strangites, Bickertonites, and even fundamentalist Mormon cousins in the Restoration Movement. Rick loves not only family history but Mormon history as well. Highlights 02:40 Introduction to Rick Bennett 04:40 Rick talks about his podcast, which focuses on Church history, science, and theology 21:30 How Rick got into family history 23:30 Roots Magic, a tool for family history 27:15 Family history tools and programs 27:50 If family history doesn't excite you then that's ok. Do what you can do. Take the time to record your own history and your parents' or grandparents' history. 30:15 Doing a ward podcast can be another way to record people's history 34:30 Do what you want to do in family history. Some people love uploading photos or interviewing family. 37:15 Rick shares some of his family history and talks about how he has found some of his family records 42:45 Tips for improving family history in your ward Find the computer guy Connect to your in-laws by helping them with their history Get people excited about finding stories 43:20 Another way to help with family history is to take pictures of grave stones and put them on findagrave.com 49:00 Cancel Sunday school and do family history. Get people excited by going to the church history center. 56:45 Creating groups as families or wards to help give people names for the temple 1:03:00 Final thoughts and testimony Links Gospel Tangents Podcast Gospel Tangents podcast interviews with Kurt Francom Why Your Ward Needs a Podcast Read the TRANSCRIPT of this podcast Listen on YouTube Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library The Leading Saints Podcast has ranked in the top 20 Christianity podcasts in iTunes, gets over 500,000 listens each month, and has over 10 million total downloads as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help latter-day saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, J. Devn Cornish, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, DeAnna Murphy, Michael Goodman, Richard Ostler, Ganel-Lyn Condie, and many more in over 500 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

This week's episode introduces the TWiM audience to Steven Pynakker from Mormon Book Reviews and Rick Bennett from Gospel Tangents. Stories & Links David Archuleta details 'faith crisis' after coming out in the Mormon Church Reports: Colorado Mass Shooting Suspect Is Grandson of Assembly's Randy Voepel Colorado Suspect Anderson Aldrich's Links to Mormon Church Explained Mormon Book Reviews YouTube Channel A Protestant Defense of the Book of Mormon by Steven Pynakker Gospel Tangents Rick Bennett's Tour of the Restoration Presentation

Did you know there are over 500 Mormon Denominations?! Rick Bennett won't cover them all but will give a guided tour of some of the groups that date to the time of Joseph Smith, as well as some of the newest groups out there! I'll introduce you to several Mormon schisms. Check out our conversation… […]

John takes the hot seat this time as Rick Bennett from YouTube Channel Gospel Tangents does the interviewing. Gospel Tangents is a channel looking to represent a 360 degree view of Mormonism and welcomes guests representing various views and experiences of the Restoration Gospel started by Joseph Smith.  Rick calls John Dehlin the "grandfather" of Mormon podcasting. Not that he's old, but rather internet-old! Rick asks John about his journey in and out of the Church, dating an Oscar-winning actress in high school, some of his dealing with general authorities, and his excommunication and aftermath. They also discuss his tangles with apologists & neo-apologists, the Swedish Rescue, and whether he really wants people to stay LDS. ________ WE ARE 100% DONOR FUNDED! Thank you for your donations! Monthly Donor: Monthly Donor or https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories  One Time Donation: One Time Donation or https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories   Amazon Purchases:  ONLINE: Follow the link below and choose "Mormon Stories". Amazon will do the rest at no cost to you. Amazon Donates When You Purchase Items APP: Enable Amazon Smile in your app by following link below: Amazon Donates When You Purchase On The App ————— Like & Share our Podcasts!  Social Media/Information Links: MSP on Spotify Apple Podcasts MSP Blog Instagram Patreon TikTok Discord   Contact Us! MormonStories@gmail.com   Mormon Stories Podcast PO Box 171085 Salt Lake City, UT 84117 #LDS #Mormon #PostMormon #ExMormon #MormonStories #Religion #Education #Truth #History #JosephSmith #ChurchofJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #HighDemandReligion #Cult #Patriarchy #WomensRights Show notes:  Richard D. Poll: What the Church Means to People Like Me Mormon Baseball Baptism Era D. Michael Quinn MS 101-103: Ted Lyon on LDS Church Change, Latin American Missions, LDS Membership Statistics & Thoughtful Faith The Cumorah Project Ordain Women John's TED Talk Sunstone New Order Mormon Mormon Matters Wheat and Tares By Common Consent Dialogue Journal No man knows my history Rough Stone Rolling Reuters Special Report: Mormonism besieged by the modern age MS 343-344: Mormonism and the Internet with John Dehlin, Scott Gordon (FAIR) and Rosemary Avance

Some of you may know that Rick loves sports! He's seen great wins, and suffered some tragic losses with losing some family members. He loves family history. This time Ben Buckner acts as our host, turning the tables as Rick shares some of his personal history.

Today, Juan Espinal, from Maestros Vibe, sits down with special co-host Rae Tereari'i Chandler 'Iao, from Waiwai Ola Ohana, to interview and talk story with Dr. Rick Bennett, a highly esteemed microbiologist serving Hawaiian waters and beyond through his work with Waiwai Ola Ohana and Applied Sciences. We talk about the ocean! The ocean means a lot to Dr. Rick. He has learned that the Hawaiian traditions of the ocean can teach us the way. The ocean is a sacred place that serves as the circulatory system for our Earth. The human impact on our planet has largely been out of sight. The ‘aina is the life force. Sometimes scientists can overwhelm people. Fishable, drinkable, and swimmable water is hard to attain. The impacts of deforestation have already been felt for hundreds of years in places like San Francisco. Our coral are living critters and they don't like being covered by our dirt. Raging muddy waters are preventable. Over-nourishing our shores will affect our clear tropical waters. The visibility in places is becoming less clear. Our water is becoming murkier. The ocean has its own microbiome like our gut. Polluting our oceans is like dumping poison near our children. Our fresh water on Hawai'i island comes from aquifers that percolate through lava. The fresh water floats on salt water that we pump up for our use. Over-drafting can affect our overall water yields. Some places, like Keauhou, are pumping a lot of water. Data has shown that rainfall on our island has dropped. There has been a public trust designated to ensure the health of our water systems. How do we determine the use of our water wells? It's not just where the rivers meet the oceans. It's also about our underground water availability. Geology is so complex. Our formulas are based on the past. Half of our water use is on our lawns. Some sprinklers are poorly installed and waste even more water. Subterranean estuaries rise and fall with our tides. Cold spots in the ocean are subterranean water discharges. Have you ever wondered where the rainwater goes in Kona? There are no streams. Our cesspools interact with our fresh water reserves. It is all driven by a belief that we need to be completely separated from our waste to protect us from our own human waste. Eventually we poison our bays. Hawai'i county does not have enough money to deal with their wastewater. Planned development in Kona is exponential. Pumping goes up as the population increases. Rain water is decreasing. We will need to dispose of more waste. We no longer allow cesspools, but why do we still use drinking water to flush our toilets? There are communities that are recycling their water. There is hope. You can capture your gray water. This is water from your bathroom sink, shower, and washing machine which can be reused for different applications unlike black water which consists of water from the kitchen and the toilet which must be treated differently. We can make fertilizer instead of shipping it in. We are seeing evidence of pollution that is reflective of the East Coast of the mainland United States. Waiwai Ola Ohana: https://waterkeepershi.org/ Volunteer Week Hawaii: http://volunteerweekhawaii.com/ Dr. Rick's videos on water issues https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvkkLJBUS1q_g6ZG1fEMinQtGYO48q2mq Healthy Hawaiian Oceans H2O http://www.h2okona.org/ Index http://www.h2okona.org/p/index.html Maestros Vibe Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maestrosvibe

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly), Derek Schooley (@derekschooley), and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) look at this past weekend's games and news. This podcast is sponsored by DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union – at dcu.orgTopics include:• Minnesota State ended the hopes of Arizona State for an NCAA bid – but what did they prove?• Quinnipiac wins the Connecticut Ice tournament• We know Minnesota State and Quinnipiac are No. 1 and No. 2 in the DCU/USCHO.com poll, but who are our next three?• Can Boston University rally to the NCAA field without winning the Hockey East tournament?• Rick Bennett's departure from Union• Michigan investigation• Plus ... reader questions

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On this episode of Building Local Power, we share a recording of ILSR's recent event Democratizing Power: New Citizen Initiatives Challenge Monopoly Electric Utilities. Across the country, powerful utilities are actively blocking decentralized solar energy, degrading the reliability of the power lines even as they raise prices, and failing to make the grid investments needed for a clean, carbon-free future. Listen to ILSR's Stacy Mitchell and John Farrell facilitate conversations with the advocates who are leading the movement to take back control from electric utility monopolies. Highlights of the event's discussions include: Rep. Seth Berry and Sen. Rick Bennett of the Maine State Legislature discuss Our Power, a citizen-led ballot campaign in Maine that aims to convert the utility serving most of the state to a consumer-owned electric company, allowing for competition and innovation on a public grid system. Jean Su, Energy Justice Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, explains how advocates in Arizona are using antitrust and anti-monopoly laws to fight a big utility's plans to crush customer-owned rooftop solar power. Mariel Nanasi, Executive Director of New Energy Economy in New Mexico, tells the story behind a recent and highly unusual rejection of a proposed utility merger in New Mexico, brought about by grassroots advocacy effort. “Clean electricity is how we get out of the climate emergency. And all of that needs to flow over the poles and wires. Those poles and wires are a monopoly. And because of the last 150 years or so of the evolution of that industry, we have allowed it without really thinking about it. Without really noticing, we've allowed it to globalize, we've allowed it to conglomerate. We've allowed it to be the province of the few in order to extract value from the many. And so this is about power. It is about money. It's also very much about climate. If we're going to decarbonize, we know that we need to shift to consumer ownership because it works.”     Related Resources Democratizing Power: New Citizen Initiatives Challenge Monopoly Electric Utilities The Role of Antitrust Law in Creating Energy Justice — Episode 127 of Building Local Power Mainers Consider Putting Electricity, Internet in Local Hands — Episode 103 of Building Local Power In Santa Fe, Momentum Builds for Locals to Take Charge of Electricity System – Episode 39 of Local Energy Rules Podcast A David and Goliath Fight to Tap World Class Solar – Episode 14 of Local Energy Rules Podcast Transcript Jess Del Fiacco: Hello. Welcome to Building Local Power, a podcast dedicated to thought-provoking conversations about how we can challenge corporate monopolies and expand the power of people to shape their own future. I'm Jess Del Fiacco, the host of Building Local Power and communications manager here at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. For more than 45 years, ILSR has worked to build thriving, equitable communities where power, wealth, and accountability remain in local hands. Hello, today we have something slightly different for you. Last week, ILSR hosted an event called Democratizing the Grid. And at that event ILSR Co-directors, John Farrell and Stacy Mitchell were joined by Representative Seth Berry and Senator Rick Bennett of Maine, as well as Mariel Nanasi of New Energy Economy in New Mexico, and Jean Su of the Center for Biological Diversity. This group discussed the people-powered movements around the country that are taking on the electric utility monopolies with the aim of accelerating the shift to clean energy and winning democratic community control. We're going to share a recording of that conversation with you today. So without further ado, here's ILRS's Stacy Mitchell. Stacy Mitchell: Hello everyone. Welcome today. My name is Stacy Mitchell. I'm the co-executive director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and I'm super excited about today's event. I'm excited to welcome all of you.

Evangelical Steven Pynakker interviews Mark Staker co-author of "Joseph and Lucy Smith's Tunbridge Farm: An Archaeology and Landscape Study". In this episode we discuss Mark and co-author Donald Enders archaeological expedition of Tunbridge Farm. Joseph and Lucy Smith cleared and farmed the land from 1791-1805. This episode is a bit a of a prelude to an upcoming show in which Mark will reveal the results of a soil study that will indicated what type of pollen it contains. This will enable us to know what type of crops they planted when they farmed it. Mark expects to have the results next month. So he will come back on and my viewers will be among the first to know the results! Stay tuned. Special thanks to Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for doing a last minute edit for me on this video.Link to purchase book

It is a real pleasure to have on one of the most important figures in Mormonism of the 20th and 21st centuries. The great-great granddaughter of Brigham Young, Sandra Tanner and her late husband Jerald were trailblazers in the field of Mormon research and scholarship. In this interview we cover her wonderful reception at this years Mormon History Association Conference, their involvement in Pauline Hancock's Restorationist church, Jerald's early doubts of the Book of Mormon, and the upcoming biography of her and Jerald to be published by Signature Books. I want to thank Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for taking time out of his busy schedule to edit it!Link to her ministries website

Evangelical Steven Pynakker has an in person conversation with scholar Don Bradley author of "The Lost 116 Pages: Reconstructing the Book of Mormon's Missing Stories". We discuss the process of recovering and reconstructing the missing stories of the BOM. What message did God write on the temple wall for Aminadi to translate? Did devout Quaker Lucy Harris really destroy the manuscript? And were Nauvoo era Temple practices in the missing pages? This is part 1 of our conversation. Part 2 is an intimate conversation of Don's faith journey from Atheism back to Mormonism. That episode will debut on Oct. 15th. Special thanks to Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for filming and editing these episodes!Link to purchase his book

In part 2 of his conversation with Don Bradley evangelical and former Atheist Steven Pynakker and Don discuss a unique faith walk. Don became an Atheist after reading many of the works of the "New Atheists" and dealing with a faith crisis. Don discusses dealing with a family tragedy, studying the mathematical probabilities of the nonexistence of God, the impact that Jerald and Sandra Tanner had on him, encountering the Baha'i faith, embracing Christianity, and returning to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints due to the research for his book "The Lost 116 Pages". Special thanks to Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for filming and editing this video. Also, a shout-out to Greg Kofford Books for helping promote this channel!Link to purchase Don's book

Evangelical Steven Pynakker reviews the book "Losing My Religion: Why I Love and Left My Mormon Faith" by Eric T. Hansen. The author is largely unknown in the English speaking world, but he has a following in Germany where he has lived for decades. Eric is a great story teller both as a writer and a speaker (keep an eye out for the release of my interview of him). While Eric ultimately left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is by no means anti-Mormon. It is an interesting personal journey of faith that he takes, and he shows that you can leave faith but not hate it as well. I want to give a shout out to Rick Bennett of Gospel Tangents for doing some editing work on this video, thanks!Link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075MBKL58/ref=dbsHulu Ink: https://medium.com/@eth_67947

This is a special co-production of Gospel Tangents and Mormon Book Reviews. I am so grateful to Rick for agreeing to do an interview with this channel. After we finished, we thought it would make more sense to make this a joint venture. Listen as we discuss Ricks life and career. Find out how he got interested in Mormon history. Many topics are explored including many of his guests, wrestling with god, evangelicals and even John Dehlin. I hope you enjoy the conversation we had.Link to his website: https://gospeltangents.com/

[paypal-donation] Welcome to Gospel Tangents, the best source for Mormon history, science, and theology.  I'm your host Rick Bennett.  Dr. Jonathan Stapley devotes an entire chapter in his book, The Power of Godliness, to baby blessings.  Given that baby blessings are not considered salvific, why spend so much time on that?  Jonathan says it was his favorite chapter of the book! https://youtu.be/CUOGrTkDnx0 Jonathan:  There's this exchange of letters between Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and Peter Whitmer in Zion.  Whitmer is the ward clerk. He has a Book of Remembrance.  Book of Remembrance is the book that Adam creates. And so, he has this sacred document in which he is to inscribe the inheritance of Zion. And if you come to Zion, you receive an inheritance, that is your inheritance for time and eternity, while the earth shall stand and in eternity when it's renewed.  When babies are blessed, their name is written in the Book of Remembrance and they receive this inheritance.  They're essentially brought into this salvific community where salvation is no longer an individual affair.  But it's not really an individual affair in Mormonism ever.  But this explicitly communal salvation, in Zion that's just really remarkable and that Zion essentially fails.  The Zion project, burns, and the saints moved to Illinois. And we have the Nauvoo Temple liturgy and the cosmological priesthood that reorders the world and universe of Latter-day Saints.  We see the baby blessing becoming an annunciation of children's sealed position in the cosmological priesthood. Had you considered that?  Check out our other conversations with Jonathan. Dr. Jonathan Stapley says baby blessings are an "annunciation of children's sealed position in the cosmological priesthood." Check out our conversation….. [paypal-donation] 166:  Mormon History of Folk & Alternative Medicine (Stapley) 165:  Elder Oaks Groundbreaking Talk on Women & Priesthood(Stapley) 164:  The Mormon Priestess & Ordain Women (Stapley) 163:  Women Healers in LDS Temples (Stapley) 162:  Introduction to Cosmological Priesthood