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The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, April 1, 20254:20 pm: Cole Kelley, Member of the Utah State Board of Education, joins the program to discuss why he, and several other members of the board, are in support of Donald Trump's plan to eliminate the Department of Education.4:38 pm: Former U.S. Attorney for Utah, Brett Tolman, now Executive Director of Right on Crime joins the show to discuss President Trump's moves to clean house the Department of Justice.5:05 pm: Spencer P. Morrison, Editor of the National Economics Editorial, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece for American Greatness on President Trump's liberation day as tariffs are implemented.6:20 pm: Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about Congress' plan to consider the SAVE Act, a move to require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.6:38 pm: Jeffrey H. Anderson, President of the American Main Street Initiative, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece for the Daily Signal on the biggest threats to American principles.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  A new resolution proposal in front of the Utah State Board of Education would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Utah's schools. You might be thinking, "wait, didn't the state already ban those things?" And you'd be correct -- it happened during the 2024 legislative session. But state school board member Christina Boggess says it's not happening -- Utah's schools have found other ways to keep DEI going, and she wants it to stop. We hear her argument from earlier today and fellow Utah School Board member Sarah Reale joins us to share her point of view on the resolution and the language used in the resolution comparing DEI to communism. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  White House: Maryland man wrongly deported due to “administrative error”  An El Salvadorian man who’s been living in Maryland legally was deported to a prison in El Salvador due to claims he was part of a foreign gang. Now, the Trump Administration admits the deportation was due to an error, but that there’s not much they can do to get him back to the United States. It’s something immigration activists were worried about due to the lack of a thorough due process. Hosts Adam Gardiner and Leah Murray share updates on this story and give their thoughts on these hasty deportations.    What can we expect to see in tomorrow’s ‘Liberation Day’  Tomorrow, President Trump is set to announce a massive new round of reciprocal tariffs. There's still not a ton of detail on what the tariffs will be and who they will affect; several different kinds of drafts are circulating right now, but nothing will be official until tomorrow. The Inside Sources hosts hear from the White House Press Secretary and discuss their concerns with the so-called ‘Liberation Day.’    Drama over proxy voting among House Republicans  A battle is shaping up in the House of Representatives over a proposal allowing proxy voting for new parents. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida has been pushing for the ability to vote by proxy; she just had a baby. Now, Rep. Luna has resigned from the conservative House Freedom Caucus and is teaming up with Democrats to push back on House leadership. The Inside Sources hosts talk about the challenges of being a parent and a member of Congress.    Sen. Cory Booker speaks on Senate floor for more than 21 hours  Democrats are voicing their concerns with President Trump's agenda... literally. Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey is still speaking on the Senate floor, roughly 21 hours after he began. He says he’s speaking to show frustrated supporters that Democrats are actually doing things to fight against President Trump. Is this the way to do it?     State Board of Education member pushes resolution to ban DEI in Utah schools  A new resolution proposal in front of the Utah State Board of Education would eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in Utah's schools. You might be thinking, "wait, didn't the state already ban those things?" And you'd be correct -- it happened during the 2024 legislative session. But state school board member Christina Boggess says it's not happening -- Utah's schools have found other ways to keep DEI going, and she wants it to stop. We hear her argument from earlier today and fellow Utah School Board member Sarah Reale joins us to share her point of view on the resolution and the language used in the resolution comparing DEI to communism.    Senate Republicans working on reconciliation  President Trump's agenda is a pricey one -- there's plenty he wants to do but only a limited budget to do it. So now, Republicans are looking for places to make cuts. And Senate Republicans are working on their proposal this week. Adam and Leah dig into the latest budget reconciliation plan.    Are Utah’s pro-growth policies influencing Democratic messaging?  The Democratic Party has been searching for a new message following their devastating losses in the November election. Now, could they be looking to Utah for guidance? Specifically, Utah's pro-growth messaging? Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner finish the show discussing how Utah could play into national Democratic messaging.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  This morning, a bill that addresses the relationship between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature passed out of committee. The bill -- House Bill 156 -- aims to clarify the relationship of the two entities: who gets to direct what. Bill sponsor State Representative Norm Thurston joins us to share more about the bill and answer a few questions.   

Hosts: Leah Murray and Adam Gardiner  How might a new SLCPD chief affect the relationship between the city and the state? Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has selected Brian Redd to be the next chief of police for the city. The City Council will still need to approve the choice. The current chief is retiring at the request of Mayor Mendenhall, who said the city's police force needed a new leader and a new direction. Today, Adam and Leah discuss the pick and what it could mean for the future of the department.  On the Hill 2025: The relationship between the legislature and the Utah Board of Education This morning, a bill that addresses the relationship between the Utah State Board of Education and the Utah Legislature passed out of committee. The bill -- House Bill 156 -- aims to clarify the relationship of the two entities: who gets to direct what. Bill sponsor State Representative Norm Thurston joins us to share more about the bill and answer a few questions.  On the Hill 2025: Changes to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program We continue our deep-dive into education-related bills by looking at some changes being proposed to the Utah Fits All Scholarship program. If you'll recall, this program launched last year and provides up to $8,000 to be used for a variety of education expenses and services. State Representative Candice Pierucci led the charge on the original bill and is working on changes now; she joins us for this discussion.  On the Hill 2025: Amendments to how some taxes are used Your property taxes may go to the state's general funds instead of local schools if the Governor signs a bill that has now passed the state Legislature. The bill is Senate Bill 37, and it would make changes to a few tax-related issues. State Senator Lincoln Fillmore is sponsoring the bill and joins us to talk more about it.  Budget cuts coming to the Pentagon, Department of Defense The last couple weeks have been pretty turbulent for government employees. There are a lot of federal worker layoffs going on around the country, including at the IRS, FAA, the National Park Service, and the US Forest Service. Could layoffs be coming to the Department of Defense too? It looks like it... The Inside Sources hosts share their thoughts on cutting this important budget.  New York Governor says she won’t fire New York City mayor The drama over the future of New York City Mayor Eric Adams continues after the New York Governor said that she won't remove him from office. It's the latest development in the situation following several pushes from the Justice Department for prosecutors to drop the bribery case against him. This whole thing can get a little weedy, but the Inside Sources hosts break down this fascinating topic.  Pres. Trump to take control of USPS, continuing trend of consolidating power President Trump is now expected to take control of the United States Postal Service. That would involve firing the Postal Service's governing board, but the board is planning to fight the pending executive order. It comes as the President takes control of other boards and government-related organizations like the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Leah and Adam discuss the consolidation of power.  Town Halls as a form of civic engagement Inside Sources host Leah Murray loves being involved in the civic process. Last night, she attended her second Town Hall meeting of the year and found the topics covered to be very interesting. She and Adam Gardiner discuss the range of issues frequently discussed in Town Halls. 

The Republican National Party has a big agenda for schools: closing the Department of Education and sending it back to the states. Meanwhile, the Utah legislature is slowly chipping away at public school funding. Utah State Board of Education member Sarah Reale joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about what's in store for teachers, students and public education in this year's legislative session. We're doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast City swag. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to Hey Salt Lake, our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host: Taylor Morgan  In the last election, 8 of the 15 seats on the Utah State Board of Education were up for grabs. 3 of those seats were won by new members. One of those new elected officials is Cole Kelley, Utah State School Board representative for District 12. He calls into Inside Sources to talk about the things he heard from constituents as he ran for office, and how he thinks the Board can better work with the State Legislature. 

Host: Taylor Morgan  Pres.-elect Trump pushes for Supreme Court to block sentencing in ‘hush money’ trial  President-elect Donald Trump is asking the United States Supreme Court to block his criminal ‘hush money’ trial. It comes just days before sentencing was supposed to happen, this Friday. KSL Legal Analyst and Inside Sources co-host Greg Skordas breaks down the latest developments and discusses the authority SCOTUS may or may not have in this case.    Governor Cox takes oath of office for second term  Earlier today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox was publicly inaugurated for his second term in office. In his inauguration speech, he spoke often about what makes Utah different from the rest of the country: that we focus on faith, family, and community. Former Governor Gary Herbert – who chose Cox to join his ticket at Lieutenant Gover several years ago – joins Inside Sources to share his analysis of today’s ceremony.    Rep. Celeste Maloy calls for a size reduction for federal agencies  In a recent opinion piece featured in The Hill, Utah’s Second Congressional Representative Celeste Maloy called on a size reduction for federal agencies. She believes – as do many of her Republican colleagues – that non-elected bureaucrats are too plentiful in federal government. She explains her thoughts on the lack of accountability for so-called “experts” working in federal agencies.    New Elected Officials: Derek Brown, new Utah Attorney General  New Utah Attorney General Derek Brown says he wants to restore trust and transparency to the office. Some of the ways he plans to do this are through releasing his public calendar, putting personal assets in a blind trust, and resigning from boards he sits on. He joins Inside Sources host Taylor Morgan to talk more about his priorities for office.    Utah’s Senate Majority releases top priorities ahead of Legislative General Session  Inside Sources is the place to get all your news on the upcoming 2025 Legislative General Session. Today, we spoke with Senate Majority Leader Kirk Cullimore about Senate Republicans’ top priorities for the session. This include focusing on legislation surrounding energy, education, public lands, and affordable housing.    New Elected Officials: Cole Kelley, new State School Board Member  In the last election, 8 of the 15 seats on the Utah State Board of Education were up for grabs. 3 of those seats were won by new members. One of those new elected officials is Cole Kelley, Utah State School Board representative for District 12. He calls into Inside Sources to talk about the things he heard from constituents as he ran for office, and how he thinks the Board can better work with the State Legislature.    New Elected Officials: Amanda Bollinger, new State School Board Member  Representing District 9 on the Utah State School Board is new member Amanda Bollinger. She comes into the position with a solid background in education, having defeated the incumbent during last year’s primary election. She calls into Inside Sources to explain her top priorities for office and how she sees the State School Board evolving alongside the State Legislature. 

Utah author/entrepreneur & globally-recognized thought leader Rich Christiansen talks about his latest release “Blind Sighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith & Healing” about sharing with the world his own struggles to unravel family secrets raising serious, heart-wrenching questions & as a testament to resilience of the human spirit with transformative power of truth and love, plus reveals his struggles to reconcile his upbringing with complexities of his conception in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Rich is a globally recognized thought leader, humanitarian, and the founder of Entrepreneur Leadership Center, served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Southern Utah Univ. & Utah State Board of Higher Education, also founded/co-founded 51 businesses with 16-multimillion-dollar successes, and has been helping people fearlessly face their dragons, make peace & navigate the intricate mazes of their lives! Check out the amazing Rich Christiansen and his latest release on all major platforms and www.richchristiansen.com today! #richchristiansen #author #entrepreneur #thoughtleader #blindsighted #faith #healing #latterdaysaints #enterpreneuleadershipcenter #southernutahuniversity #utah #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerrichchristiansen #themikewagnershowrichchristiansen   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Utah author/entrepreneur & globally-recognized thought leader Rich Christiansen talks about his latest release “Blind Sighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith & Healing” about sharing with the world his own struggles to unravel family secrets raising serious, heart-wrenching questions & as a testament to resilience of the human spirit with transformative power of truth and love, plus reveals his struggles to reconcile his upbringing with complexities of his conception in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Rich is a globally recognized thought leader, humanitarian, and the founder of Entrepreneur Leadership Center, served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Southern Utah Univ. & Utah State Board of Higher Education, also founded/co-founded 51 businesses with 16-multimillion-dollar successes, and has been helping people fearlessly face their dragons, make peace & navigate the intricate mazes of their lives! Check out the amazing Rich Christiansen and his latest release on all major platforms and www.richchristiansen.com today! #richchristiansen #author #entrepreneur #thoughtleader #blindsighted #faith #healing #latterdaysaints #enterpreneuleadershipcenter #southernutahuniversity #utah #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerrichchristiansen #themikewagnershowrichchristiansen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themikewagnershow/support

Utah author/entrepreneur & globally-recognized thought leader Rich Christiansen talks about his latest release “Blind Sighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith & Healing” about sharing with the world his own struggles to unravel family secrets raising serious, heart-wrenching questions & as a testament to resilience of the human spirit with transformative power of truth and love, plus reveals his struggles to reconcile his upbringing with complexities of his conception in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! Rich is a globally recognized thought leader, humanitarian, and the founder of Entrepreneur Leadership Center, served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Southern Utah Univ. & Utah State Board of Higher Education, also founded/co-founded 51 businesses with 16-multimillion-dollar successes, and has been helping people fearlessly face their dragons, make peace & navigate the intricate mazes of their lives! Check out the amazing Rich Christiansen and his latest release on all major platforms and www.richchristiansen.com today! #richchristiansen #author #entrepreneur #thoughtleader #blindsighted #faith #healing #latterdaysaints #enterpreneuleadershipcenter #southernutahuniversity #utah #spreaker #iheartradio #spotify #applemusic #youtube #anchorfm #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnerrichchristiansen #themikewagnershowrichchristiansen  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

The Utah State Board of Education has announced a new program to help combat Utah's teaching shortage. Joining me live is the president of the Utah Education Association... Renee Pinkney.

According to a recently released Utah State Board of Education public school report card and reporting by Deseret News, about 25% of Utah students K-12 are considered "chronically absent." Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jessica Mertlich, works within Granite School District and Catholic Diocese schools, joins Debbie at KSL broadcast house to talk about how parents can better help their kids through tough times by making the decision to send them to school anyway.

This week, Audrey interviewed Cindy Davis about her races for the Utah State Board of Education. Cindy shared about the differences between each time she ran, why it's important to her to serve her community, and some great advice her 12-year-old gave her.  Learn more about Project Elect here.    

According to data released by the Utah State Board of Education, enrollment in Utah’s public education system decreased by 4,873 records, or 0.7% from last year. Aaron Brough, director of data and statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, talks with D2 about what these numbers show and the impacts could this have on Utah schools down the road. 

Over 70% of Utah schools implemented full-day Kindergarten last year. The academic results have been very promising but some say that it's taking a toll on the kids. Dave and Maura discuss their own opinions and take calls to hear what Utah's parents are saying. Christine Elegante, K-3 Literacy Specialist, Utah State Board of Education, also joins the show to explain how students reading proficiency has improved due to full-day Kindergarten and how the teachers have been adapting their curriculum to help solve some of the problems. Dave and Maura take listener calls.

It's Thursday, September 26th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Russian soldiers destroyed 630 Ukrainian churches A report from Mission Eurasia and the Institute for Religious Freedom of Ukraine documents the destruction of churches in Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in 2022. The report found the war has destroyed at least 630 places of worship as of the end of last year. Over 200 of those were Evangelical properties. Russian attacks were responsible for most of the destruction. Russian soldiers also raided and shut down church services. The government claims that minority groups, like Evangelicals, can fall under the category of extremist activities. Ukrainian Pastor Sergey Nakul of Kyiv's Grace Reform Church has a simple and courageous message for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Listen. NAKUL: “Vladimir, repent! Repent of all of your evil deeds because you're not God.” Daniel 11:36 says, “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.” Russian to ban adoptions for people from transgender-affirming countries Speaking of Russia, the country is considering a ban on adoptions to countries that support transgenderism. Russia's lower parliament overwhelming supported the ban yesterday.  The measure applies to countries that allow so-called sex-change surgeries or for people to change their sex on official documents. Lawmakers said they want to preserve Russia's “traditional values.” They also want to protect Russian children from being adopted into western NATO countries where transgenderism is accepted.  8,000 Germans march for life Last Saturday, nearly 8,000 people gathered in German cities to support life. The National Association for the Right to Live organized the event. Germany currently allows abortion up to 12 weeks of pregnancy, and the government's leftist coalition is pushing to relax abortion laws. Alexandra Linder, the President of Right to Live, said, “People have a sense of injustice. That's why they keep a very close eye on how politicians deal with people in threatening situations at the beginning and end of life. And they have shown what they expect from politicians with two large, life-affirming demonstrations.” Hurricane Helene hits Florida tonight In the United States, Floridians are bracing for Hurricane Helene to roar ashore today in  Florida's Gulf Coast, likely in the Big Bend region, as a Category 3 storm, reports AccuWeather. Hurricane Helene is still amassing strength over the Gulf of Mexico, and is moving northeast toward Florida with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center.  Court: Biden Administration must pay $200,000 settlement in religious liberty case The Biden administration agreed to a $210,000 settlement in a religious freedom case. With the help of Alliance Defending Freedom, the Christian Employers Alliance sued the administration for violating their religious beliefs. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wanted to force religious employers to provide health insurance coverage for transgender surgeries, procedures, and counseling. After the favorable court ruling, Shannon Royce, President of the Christian Employers Alliance said, “We are overjoyed our members will not have to choose between the Biblically-based employee benefits and quality healthcare they provide, and the threat of federal enforcement and massive costs for practicing their faith.”  Utah, Tennessee, Idaho and South Carolina ban indecent books  The Utah State Board of Education released its first list of banned books last month.  The state's Republican Governor Spencer Cox signed a bill back in March requiring public schools to remove a book if enough school districts found it contained indecent material. PARENT: “The parents of this nation have been awakened to what is going on in the public school system, and we're not backing down.” Tennessee, Idaho, and South Carolina have made similar moves to ban indecent material from public schools.  In Luke 17:1-2, Jesus said, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” GenZ less likely to read the Bible The American Bible Society released the latest chapter of its State of the Bible USA 2024 report about Gen Z. The group includes people aged 18 to 27. Members of Gen Z are less likely than older generations to interact regularly with the Bible. They are also more likely to struggle with fear and anxiety. However, Gen Zers who engage with Scripture do better. Only 11% of Gen Z is Scripture engaged, but those who are have much lower levels of anxiety even compared to older generations.  1 Peter 5:6-7 says, “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.”  Bill of Rights anniversary And finally, this week is the anniversary of the U.S. Bill of Rights. Congress approved articles of amendment to the U.S. Constitution on September 25, 1789. After approval by the states, the articles would become the first ten amendments to the Constitution. The First Amendment famously protects freedom of religion and freedom of speech. The Second Amendment protects the individual right to keep and bear arms. The amendments drew from English law to protect the rights of citizens and limit the power of government. Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, September 26th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Can educational topics like trans ideology be handled better at home? Join us as Kristan Norton, candidate for the Utah State Board of Education, firmly argues they should be. We'll also dissect the multifaceted role of the Attorney General in Utah and evaluate the qualifications of the current candidates. Kristan reflects on her first term and shares the thrilling news of Utah's education system being ranked second nationally by US News and World Report.Kristan and I engage in an enlightening conversation about the modern evolution of teaching. We explore the shift from traditional methods to adaptive, individualized approaches that prioritize students' emotional and social needs. From kinesthetic learning to the hurdles of accommodating diverse learners, we cover the strategies that ensure no child is left behind. We also delve into future educational trends, emphasizing the pivotal role of school safety, behavioral management, and the looming demographic changes impacting our schools.Wrapping up, we discuss the heated debates on school book selection, the complexities of CRT and DEI in curriculums, and the challenges of educational funding. Kristan and I emphasize the need for diverse educational pathways, including Career and Technical Education high schools, to keep students engaged and prepared for the future. Lastly, we reflect on the demanding yet rewarding nature of serving on a state school board and the vital importance of community trust and informed voting. Tune in for a comprehensive discussion on the future of education in Utah!Find Kristan Norton here:https://www.voteknorton.com/Find Wealth 435 here:https://realestate435.kw.com/Find FS Coffee here:https://fscoffeecompany.com/Find Tuacahn here:https://www.tuacahn.org/Find Blue Form Media here:https://www.blueformmedia.com/

Host: Taylor Morgan Now that Natalie Cline has been eliminated from the state school board race by Salt Lake County Republican delegates, there’s only one Republican candidate remaining. Amanda Bollinger, GOP candidate for the Utah State Board of Education, joins Taylor to walk us through what the job will look like if she does win the election in November.

Host: Taylor Morgan Holly Richardson discusses the impact of negative campaigning Utah’s Senate Republican primary is getting quite feisty. Over the last week a political action committee has been sending negative ads targeting Senate candidates Rep. John Curtis and Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs. What’s going on? Holly Richardson, Editor of Utah Policy, joins Taylor in a discussion about the impact of negative campaigning. Rep. John Curtis explains why he’s challenging the new BLM rule The Bureau of Land Management published a rule today that drastically changes the way Utahns can manage their own public lands, and Rep. John Curtis is challenging it. He joins Taylor to explain why and what he’s doing to stop it from taking effect. Brigham Tomco dives into Gov. Cox’s latest TED Talk Gov. Spencer Cox recently took the stage in Vancouver to share his TED Talk as a part of his ‘Disagree Better” campaign. Brigham Tomco, Political Reporter for the Deseret News who covers Utah’s congressional delegation, the governor and state legislature for the politics team, joins Taylor to discuss some of the highlights of the speech. Utah State Board of Education race: Amanda Bollinger Now that Natalie Cline has been eliminated from the state school board race by Salt Lake County Republican delegates, there’s only one Republican candidate remaining. Amanda Bollinger, GOP candidate for the Utah State Board of Education, joins Taylor to walk us through what the job will look like if she does win the election in November.  

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shawn Newell about how to develop a greater understanding of one another. Shawn is the retired Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Supply Company where he worked for 37 years. He serves as a community integrator working as the vice president of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP, a former Commissioner on the Governor's Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission and co-chair of the Utah Black Round Table, the former co-chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Newell formerly served on the Boards of the Utah Non-Profit Association, the Utah Manufacturer's Association Board, as Chair of the Workforce and Economic Development Advisory Board at Salt Lake Community College where he served as the Alumni Council President and currently a Trustee Emeritus for the College. He is a former member of the Utah State Board of Education. He formerly served on the Board of Utah System of Higher Education. He now serves as a champion for the United Way promise Program network and Promise Partnership Board. Shawn serves on the Utah 3rd district Court Committee for Self-Represented Parties, as a President's Ambassador for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Department of Workforce Services Board, Utah State Bar Commission Board, South Valley Chamber Board, Trustee at Westminster University, a member of the Third District court Office of accountability committee, the advisory committee for Unite, The University of Utah Hospital and Clinics Board, as co-chair of the Utah Multicultural Commission. Mr. Newell is currently a councilman for the city of Cottonwood Heights. Shawn is a graduate of the University of Utah, Salt Lake Community College and has a Masters of Management degree from the University of Phoenix. He holds an Executive leadership certification from the University Of Utah School Of Business and a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University and a Leading with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Certificate from the University of Utah. He has two certificates from the University of South Florida in Inclusion, Workforce and Personal Wellness Foundations and Ethical Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. He is the recipient of a Honorary Doctorate. In Shawn's spare time he officiates youth sports and BBQs great grub. Mr. Newell is married, the father of three and has seven grandchildren. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠. Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠. Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Join hosts Dani and Matt on this episode of UEN Homeroom as they explore the Digital Teaching and Learning (DTL) grants given to Utah schools to support technology purchases. Dani and Matt speak with experts from the Utah State Board of Education to discuss the details of the DTL grants - including how these grants are funded by the state legislature, what the funds can be used for and most importantly, how educators can utilize the new technology to enhance teaching and learning. Tune in to learn more about this impactful initiative to support digital instruction and innovation in Utah's schools.Sign up for UEN's weekly Professional Development Newsletter: http://go.uen.org/c2aVisit the eMedia Digital Teaching & Learning Hub: https://emedia.uen.org/hubs/dtl Stay connected with UEN

The podcast makes its first visit to the Utah State Board of Education.  UIAAA Connection #165 – Teri Davis, Physical Education Specialist and curricular Content Specialist for the USBE is now available. Teri attended high school in Washington. Before her current job, she spent years in coaching and in officiating. She speaks about her efforts with the UIAAA to bring LTI courses to Weber State and SLCC. You won't want to miss this episode. Please Listen, Learn and Share! You can subscribe to UIAAA TV on YouTube! This podcast is also available on Amazon Music, Apple Podcast,  Breaker, Castbox, Google Podcast, iHeartradio, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Sticher and YouTube.

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Eye on the Hill: HB485, HB166, and HB303 We are on day 32 of 45 in the 2024 legislative session. Leah and Greg discuss HB485 Special Education Amendments and HB166 Restricted Persons Amendments with Rep. Marsha Judkins and HB303 School Curriculum Requirements with Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist. The Utah Legislature votes to censure—but not impeach—Natalie Cline After several calls pushing for Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s impeachment, the Utah Legislature voted not to impeach but to censure her instead. And yet, she has no intention to step down and says she will continue to run for reelection… The Larry H. Miller Company announces a major new investment Although KSL @ Night isn’t really a show about sports, we’ve heard some big news about The Larry H. Miller Company’s major investment that will help us bring a baseball team to Salt Lake City. This is fantastic news to baseball fans, and it sounds like government officials are just as excited about it. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dead at 47 Alexei Navalny, who was a protester against Putin’s politics, died today in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence. Russia is saying he died there, but clearly they killed him. To what extent does the world weigh in on the murder of a protester? Does this focus make us more aware of the dangers of authoritarian regimes? ABC News Correspondent Andy Field joins the discussion. The legal woes of former President Donald Trump Today, former President Trump was ordered to pay over $350 million in penalties as part of his civil trial in which his family was accused of financial fraud. This case said that Trump could not serve as an officer or director of any New York company for three years. Across his multiple civil trials, Trump is now responsible for $440 million dollars… The latest on James Crumbley’s trial On November 30, 2021, at Oxford High School, Ethan Crumbley became a mass shooter who killed four students using a gun that his parents gave him. One of the parents was found guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter on February 6 when an Oakland County jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley, the first parent in America to be held criminally responsible for a mass school shooting carried out by their child. After her trial became national news, her husband (the father) is now seeking a change in the trial venue. Leah and Greg dispute about America’s tipping culture A recent, somewhat playful argument between Leah and her husband sparked an interesting idea to have a discussion on America’s tipping culture. To tip or not to tip? Always, or only on certain occasions? And where does Greg stand on all of this?

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas After several calls pushing for Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s impeachment, the Utah Legislature voted not to impeach but to censure her instead. And yet, she has no intention to step down and says she will continue to run for reelection…

From potty training to liquor laws, what's the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we've got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline's bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week. Bills discussed: HCR 18 House Concurrent Resolution Condemning and Censuring State School Board Member Natalie Cline SB 211 Generational Water Infrastructure Amendments HB 548 Alcohol Amendments HB 331 School and Classroom Amendments Get tested for chlamydia at the Salt Lake County STD Clinic. Free services to know about in Salt Lake. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Utah Women's Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray Eye on the Hill: HB269 Public School History Curricula Amendments The state Legislature is still in session and a new bill is working its way through the system, HB269 Public School History Curricula Amendments, which would require schools to display a poster detailing the Ten Commandments. This week that bill underwent some changes in committee, and it now says that the Ten Commandments can be taught in public schools—not that they have to be. Is this bill in violation of the Lemon Test? Eye on the Hill: HB290 Ranked Choice Voting Amendments There are a couple of interesting election stories happening in Utah this week. When things start to go down we like to bring in a County Clerk to tell us about what’s happening. Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie joins Greg and Leah to talk about what happened in Cache County and discuss the status of ranked choice voting in Utah. Eye on the Hill with the Government Records Access and Management Act There is an important bill in our government, which is known as the Sunshine Law. Public bodies are supposed to do their work openly and in front of the public. The power that individual citizens have to open those records comes from the GRAMA (Government Records Access and Management Act), which allows us to access records. Leah and Greg listen to an interview with First Amendment Lawyer Jeff Hunt, where he explains this using examples from current legislation. Utah State Board of Education votes to request for Natalie Cline’s resignation The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night requesting that embattled board member Natalie Cline resign immediately. Natalie Cline is saying that the Board moved too fast and that she had no due process. Doesn’t due process only apply in criminal cases? Does it apply to boards dealing with their own members? Is higher education still worth it? According to a new policy brief by the Kem C. Gardner institute, there are several reasons why higher education is necessary and important. Some of those reasons include greater economic stability and valuable benefits added to society and to Utah's economy. Leah and Greg break down some of the other big takeaways from the report. Tom Suozzi takes over George Santos’ seat in New York Way over on the other side of the country in New York, Democrat Tom Suozzi won a special election to succeed Republican George Santos. Greg and Leah discuss what this might mean for the 2024 presidential election and for Congress. National security threat about Russia wanting nuclear weapon in space It’s possible you all heard the news today that there is a national security threat… Usually we hear that from the White House, but today it came out of Congress. ABC News Correspondent Andy Field joins the show to explain what’s going on and whether it’s odd that we’re hearing about it from Congress and not from the President. The latest on the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs celebratory parade About 123 million people watched the Super Bowl last weekend, which is the highest number of people watching a single event at the same time ever. The team that won was the Kansas City Chiefs and, as all teams do, they came home to celebrate. Unfortunately, it ended with a mass shooting that killed one and injured nearly two dozen others. And it all started as a street dispute. ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joins the show with the latest.

Hosts: Greg Skoras and Leah Murray The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night requesting that embattled board member Natalie Cline resign immediately. Natalie Cline is saying that the Board moved too fast and that she had no due process. Doesn’t due process only apply in criminal cases? Does it apply to boards dealing with their own members?

Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline bullied a student on social media, and the backlash has been swift. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means explore what could happen to Cline and who is to blame for this mess. Plus, a Salt Lake coffee shop eliminated tipping, and Ali and Emily share shoutouts.  Consider becoming a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Women's Work Utah: Attend Neighborhood Caucus Night on Tuesday, March 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas In case you weren’t aware, a major story broke about Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline over the last couple of days. In short, she took a photo of a girl’s basketball player, then posted it on social media with the caption “[Constitutionally Protected Speech] Girls’ basketball...” And it sure sparked a controversy. Leah and Greg discuss whether this means impeachment.  

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas A conversation with Ogden’s new mayor, Ben Nadolski We have a new mayor in Ogden, Mayor Ben Nadolski. He joins Leah and Greg to discuss what he’s tracking in the state Legislature before diving into his background and what it’s like being mayor for the great “O-town.” What’s next for Natalie Cline? In case you weren’t aware, a major story broke about Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline over the last couple of days. In short, she took a photo of a girl’s basketball player, then posted it on social media with the caption “[Constitutionally Protected Speech] Girls’ basketball...” And it sure sparked a controversy. Leah and Greg discuss whether this means impeachment. Eye on the Hill: Inmate Assignment Amendments House Majority Whip Karianne Lisonbee has a bill making the journey up at the state Legislature: HB316 Inmate Assignment Amendments. She joins Greg and Leah to discuss what this bill would do and where it’s headed this session. Takeaways from special counsel’s report on Biden’s classified documents Robert Hur, special counsel investigating President Biden’s handling or mishandling of classified documents, released his 388-paged report yesterday. Leah and Greg discuss some of the biggest takeaways from this, although the major takeaway is probably that Biden is old… A dysfunctional week for the Republican Party This week in Congress, some epic fails happened and the blame seems to land squarely on the shoulders of the Republican Party, and maybe the House Speaker. First, a deal that had all sorts of things Republicans wanted on the border failed. Second, House Republicans tried to impeach Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, which also failed. But wait, there’s more… Are we nearing the end of El Niño? When we think about global weather patterns, one of the words you’ve probably heard of is El Niño or La Niña. The National Weather Service issued a La Niña watch because there is a 55% chance that this pattern will develop this year. Erica Grow-Cei with the National Weather Service joins the show to explain what El Niño and La Niña are and what they mean for Utah. How are the KSL @ Night hosts spending Super Bowl weekend? Calling all Super Bowl fans! Sunday is the big game. Leah will be rooting for the Chiefs, of course. Who will Greg be rooting for? ABC News Correspondent Alex Stone joins the show from Las Vegas with details on what he’s been seeing today.

This afternoon... top Utah lawmakers have been meeting on Capitol Hill... the State Board of Ed is managing the fall-out over Board Member Natalie Cline.

Natalie Cline, a member of the Utah State Board of Education is facing backlash for a recent Instagram post portraying a high school girls basketball team member, implying that the minor is not a biological girl. The teens' parents have spoken out about the accusation. and Utah leaders are calling for Natalie Cline's resignation. D2 are joined by Amy Donaldson to discuss Utah's policy in place for this kind of concern with high school athletes and KSL Legal analyst Greg Skordas,  to discuss the implications. Shelby Lofton, KSL 5 TV joined the conversation who spoke with the teen's family. Lindsay Aerts, KSL 5 TV joined the show to discuss possibilities of impeachment for Cline. Dave and Debbie conclude their coverage by speaking with Minority Leader, Angela Romero as Utah House Democrats call for Cline's resignation.

The state of maternity leave in Utah Great American Exodus– People are leaving the United States in hopes of better chances elsewhere Donald Trump expresses belief in the Supreme Court as judges hear arguments to keep Trump off ballots

Sugar House Coffee is taking a stand against a proposed high rise on 2100 S. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about the future of Salt Lake City's new downtown. Plus, you don't need to wait in line for an hour to eat at a chain restaurant — Ali and Emily share some local alternatives for your dining pleasure. Also, we've got an update on the Utah State Board of Education's equity rule. More on the Utah State School Board's equity rule. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Treefort Music Fest The Shop SLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday was the deadline to file as a candidate for the 2024 election. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss who else has jumped into the races we're watching. Plus, the Utah State Board of Education eyes repealing its own rule about equity in education. Also, Ali and Emily infuse some positivity into the week's news with some shoutouts. Volunteer for Code Blue operations with 2nd and 2nd Coalition or Salt Lake County. Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Mattress Warehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas Utah State Legislature passes resolution to support Israel House Speaker Mike Schultz’s first day on the job is over. How did it go? After a long and emotional discussion that led to tears from both Democrats and Republicans, the Utah State Legislature passed a resolution to support Israel. Utah’s October 1st headcount of public school enrollment This year, on October 1st, the Utah public school system counts all of its children. This year’s data may surprise you. Enrollment figures reflect the most significant declines in enrollment among elementary school-aged students. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, joins the show to discuss this new data report. Election Day reminders and deadlines The rest of the country has moved on from Election Day, which was a couple of Tuesdays ago, but not Utah. Our Election Day is Tuesday, November 21st. Salt Lake County Clerk Lannie Chapman joins the show to remind us of our voting deadlines and share her expectations for voter turnout. New proposed sensitive materials rules (part 2) Utah lawmakers voted this week to advance a proposal that looks into sensitive materials in schools. Yesterday we heard from Republican Representative Candice Pierucci of Utah’s 48th District, who is a supporter of this proposal. Today we speak to someone from the other side of the table, Democratic Representative Carol Moss from Utah’s 34th District. George Santos: Exposed and on the verge of getting expelled from Congress After being exposed by the House Ethics Committee in their latest report listing all of his crimes, GOP Representative George Santos is facing another resolution to expel him from Congress. Liz Landers, ABC News Correspondent from Washington, joins the show to discuss this new resolution and the effect it’s having on him. AI helps tackle thousands of police body cam videos These days it’s hard to find any aspect of our modern lives that isn’t touched by Artificial Intelligence. Now we’re seeing AI playing a role in helping defense attorneys review thousands of police body cam videos. Leah and Greg discuss how it works and whether it’s effective. Re-election of Pedro Sánchez leads to mass protests in Spain Spain’s Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez has won re-election, and thousands of people are protesting. Janicke Stramer-Smith, assistant professor at Weber State University, joins the show to explain why they’re protesting and where the conflict began. What should you bring to Thanksgiving dinner? We are just a couple of days away from Thanksgiving, just in time to think about what to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Leah and Greg share their Thanksgiving plans and discuss what’s okay and what’s not okay for guests to bring to the “big dinner.”

Hosts: Leah Murray and Greg Skordas This year, on October 1st, the Utah public school system counts all of its children. This year’s data may surprise you. Enrollment figures reflect the most significant declines in enrollment among elementary school-aged students. Aaron Brough, Director of Data and Statistics with the Utah State Board of Education, joins the show to discuss this new data report.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, October 10, 20234:20 pm: Dakota Wood, Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Center for National Defense, joins the show to discuss how a recent $6 billion dollar payment the Biden administration made to Iran made it easier to fund terrorist groups like Hamas.4:38 pm: Chet Linton, CEO of the security software company AEGIX, joins Rod to discuss a new gun-detection software called ZeroEyes that, pending final approval of the Utah State Board of Education, will be placed in K-12 schools across the state.6:05 pm: Judith Miller, Adjunct Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a Contributing Editor to the City Journal joins Rod for a conversation about how Israel must fight the war against Hamas before investigating how Hamas pulled off the assault.6:20 pm: Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor at Newsweek, joins the program to discuss his recent piece for The Daily Caller about why Representative Matt Gaetz decided to go after the speakership throne of Representative Kevin McCarthy.6:38 pm: Thaddeus McCotter, a contributor to American Greatness, joins the program to discuss his piece about the results of a new poll that shows Democrats support government censorship of free speech.

Jared and Kate interview Sarah Young from the Utah State Board of Education. Sarah talks about USBE's Portrait of a Graduate. This document outlines a vision for a graduate from Utah schools. 

How has full-day kindergarten been since it's taken place? How's enrollment? And is it expected to expand? Dave and Debbie check in with Christine Elegante, K-3 Literacy Specialist with the Utah State Board of Education.  

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Monday, August 21, 20234:20 pm: Jordan Boyd, Staff Writer with The Federalist, joins Rod to discuss her piece in which she writes that America's self-destruction will become irreversible the longer Republicans sit on their hands when it comes to Joe Biden's corruption.4:38 pm: Liz Mair, President of Mair Strategies and a Republican strategist joins Rod to preview Wednesday's GOP Presidential debate.5:05 pm: Bruce Hough, one of the candidates running for Congress in Utah's second district, joins Rod for the full hour to discuss his campaign platform.6:05 pm: Jennifer Throndsen, Director of Teaching and Learning for the Utah State Board of Education, joins Rod for a conversation about how Utah plans to go about improving the state's third grade reading levels.6:20 pm: Eric Teetsel, Vice President of Government Relations for the Heritage Foundation joins Rod for a conversation about his piece in The Daily Signal about being one of the men Oliver Anthony sings about in his song “Rich Men North of Richmond.”6:38 pm: Steve Goreham, Executive Director of the Climate Science Coalition of America, joins Rod for a conversation about his new book “Green Breakdown: The Coming Renewable Energy Failure.”

In this episode, Nate and Rachel interview the amazing Sheryl Ellsworth about her experiences as an Educator, an Administrator, and a Black LDS Woman. Sheryl Ellsworth is an at-home mother and resides with her family in a suburb of Atlanta. She worked previously as the project manager for the Utah Youth Leadership Pipeline, an initiative to increase BIPOC representation in Utah's education, political, and business leadership. Prior to that, she worked as the Family/Community Engagement Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education. In this role, she supported and trained schools, namely administrators and teachers, in engaging families through evidence-based strategies in urban, suburban, rural, remote, and Indigenous reservation communities. Sheryl served as the team leader of a family engagement fellowship to design a strategic plan to improve family engagement in Utah. Before working at the Utah State Board of Education, Sheryl taught in Philadelphia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. While in D.C., she played an integral role in helping her school move from the second-lowest performing position in the district to become the first school out of priority/turnaround status. Sheryl received an undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in Communications and Sociology. She was part of the Washington D.C. region of the 2008 Teach for America Corps and obtained a master's degree from George Mason University in Early Childhood Education. Sheryl served a mission in the South Africa Cape Town Mission. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-menaces/support

Middle schoolers' reading and math scores plummet American students' test scores in math and reading got significantly worse last year — continuing a decade-long freefall. Driving the news: The decline in math scores last year was the biggest in the past 50 years, according to newly released federal data. Lindsey Henderson - Secondary Mathematics Specialist   - Utah State Board of Education joins the conversation to discuss what is happening here in Utah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

School's out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids' days. So, where to start? In Part 2 of our City Cast Summer Entertainment Guide, dad about town and City Weekly contributor Bryant Heath tells host Ali Vallarta his favorite places for family-friendly fun on the cheap. Plus, Bryant shares tips for leveraging camps to keep up with the ever-changing interests of an elementary-schooler.  Review the Utah State Board of Education's Core Standards and then take the survey.  Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC and Twitter @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharing Jesus with Muslims: A Step-by-Step Guide ABOUT THE EPISODE:On the 67th episode of the Paul Cardall podcast, Author and Pastor Fouad Masri talks with Paul about sharing Jesus with Muslims. Fouad discusses growing up in Lebanon during a civil war between Maronite Christians and Muslims. He talks about how much hate was in his heart until the words of Jesus inviting people to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. Fouad says doing this began to change his heart. They talk about about differences between Islam and Christianity and how the messages of each religion is misunderstood by both groups. Most muslims have never met a Christian or read the Bible. GET THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Sharing-Jesus-Muslims-Step-Step/dp/0310093147 ABOUT FOUAD MASRIAuthor and lecturer Fouad Masri was born and raised in the war zone of Beirut, Lebanon. As a third generation ordained pastor, he has a passion for sharing the love of Christ with Muslims and has been reaching out to Muslims and inspiring others to follow his example since 1979. After coming to the United States to attend seminary, Fouad realized the urgency for teaching American Christians to reach out to the growing population of internationals, particularly Muslims. In 1993, he founded Crescent Project to nurture transformational relationships between Christians and Muslims and to rally the Church to reach out to Muslims to share the Good News of Christ. Since then, he has trained more than 21,000 Christians to sensitively and purposefully share their faith with Muslims through both the Bridges One-Day and Sahara Challenge training experiences. He has served as a guest instructor at several universities and Christian ministries and has been featured in several media publications including Christianity Today, Newsweek, and Mission Network News. He has appeared on CBN, TBN, the Janet Parshall Show, and Prime Time America. He is the producer and teacher in the DVD study, Bridges: Christians Connecting with Muslims. In Bridges, he further exposes Christians to the urgent need for a deeper understanding about Islam and Muslims. Fouad has authored 14 books including Outreach Magazine's 2015 Cross Cultural Resource of the Year Connecting with Muslims: A Guide to Communicating Effectively. He holds a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and an M.A. from Fuller Theological Seminary in Islamic Studies. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://fouadmasri.com/ CRESCENT PROJECT: https://www.crescentproject.org/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/authorfouadmasri/ - - - - - - - - - - - - ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYoutube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardall LISTEN TO HIS MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2AMAZON - Ask Alexa to play Peaceful Piano by Paul Cardall Forbes writes of Paul Cardall, “His music creates an atmosphere where you can unwind, ponder, meditate. It can help people access spiritual feelings and peaceful emotions.”Steinway & Sons endorsed him as one of the world's finest pianists. With more than 3 billion lifetime streams, Paul Cardall is a Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer. His music is frequently categorized as Classical, Christian and New Age. With 11 No. 1 Billboard albums and 30 million monthly listeners Paul Cardall is one of the most listened to recording artists of our time. Paul's music was born out of his compassion to help others. He was born essentially with half a heart and before his first day was finished, surgeons cut into his infant body to save his life. He would spend virtually all of his life in and out of hospitals and recovering from heart surgeries. He received a heart transplant in 2009. Surviving and adapting to a life of chronic illness has helped Paul understand the trauma imposed, particularly on a young person and their families. Paul has made it his life's mission to create and share piano music that is healing both physically and emotionally. Two of the many projects Paul's involved with include partnering with the The Ryan Seacrest Foundation to donate keyboards to children's hospitals nationwide. Paul and his wife, Kristina, who is from Cleveland, Ohio and a former Wall-street Analyst, established scholarships for students affected by medical bills associated with congenital heart disease because he believes in getting an education regardless of terminal diagnosis. Paul served as an executive board member of the Saving tiny Hearts Society, which seeds grass roots money for federal grant research in the field of congenital heart disease. In 2011, Utah State Board of Regents awarded Paul Cardall with an honorary doctorate. Paul has collaborated with Grammy winning artists CeCe Winans and Rachel Yamagata. He released a soundtrack album with a handful of artists for the The Broken Miracle, the No. 1 best-selling Amazon novel by J.D. Netto inspired by Paul's life living with only half a heart. Collaborations include songs and performances with David Archuleta, Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), Ty Herndon, Thompson Square, Matt Hammitt and many others.  In 1999, Paul founded Stone Angel Music, a record label, whose catalogue consists of Billboard charting albums by cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, guitarist Ryan Tilby, pianist Jason Lyle Black and David Tolk, Ryan Stewart, and various artist projects with a handful of former American Idol contests like Ashley Hess, Jordon Moyes, and Kenzie Hall. In 2018, Anthem Entertainment Group, one of today's most powerful publishers, acquired Paul's catalogue along with the albums he produced for Stone Angel Music, in one of the biggest instrumental acquisitions of the music industry's history. Anthem also owns music made popular by Tim McGraw, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, the Canadian trio Rush, and countless others. American Songwriter Magazine invited Cardall is also the host of a successful podcast, All Heart with Paul Cardall, and a YouTube series All Heart Adventures, featuring Cardall in various "bucket list" scenarios--living his life to the fullest, with gratitude and appreciation. All Heart with Paul Cardall is now called The Paul Cardall Podcast.

Born into an Amish family, Silicone Boone talks to Paul Cardall about exploring space and understanding our humanity with Silicone's album Reaches.  Listening to his music and in our conversation, it's clear that his upbringing in an Anish community provided the songwriter with a large vocabulary and a mind of curiosity that flows in his poetic lyrics. Like Paul Simon, his lyrics roll off the tip of his tongue in beauty and mystery. There aren't a lot of artists with a story as unique and fascinating as that of rock musician Silicone Boone. For those that aren't aware of the sub-groups of the Amish, Old Order is the most traditional of the religious group, completely shunning the outside world. He spent 9 years of his childhood free from the conveniences of modern technology. So, imagine the world the young man discovered when Silicone's family left behind their heritage for a new faith. Today he hails from Campbellsville, KY as a husband and father. Silicone Boone's curiosity of our history as humans, the creation of the world, and our role in the vast cosmos are themes in his album, The Reaches, that I have on repeat. I'm honored to share this singer songwriter with you today on my podcast.http://siliconeboone.com/https://www.instagram.com/siliconeboone/ ABOUT THE HOST PAUL CARDALLOfficial Website - http://www.paulcardall.comFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/paulcardallmusicYotube - http://www.youtube.com/cardallInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/paulcardallLISTEN TO HIS MUSICAPPLE MUSIC - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/paul-cardall/4312819SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FQRbf8gbKw8KZQZAJWxH2 Forbes writes of Paul Cardall, “His music creates an atmosphere where you can unwind, ponder, meditate. It can help people access spiritual feelings and peaceful emotions.” Steinway & Sons endorsed him as one of the world's finest pianists. With more than 3 billion lifetime streams, Paul Cardall is a Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer. His music is frequently categorized as Classical, Christian and New Age. With 11 No. 1 Billboard albums and 30 million monthly listeners Paul Cardall is one of the most listened to recording artists of our time. Paul's music was born out of his compassion to help others. He was born essentially with half a heart and before his first day was finished, surgeons cut into his infant body to save his life. He would spend virtually all of his life in and out of hospitals and recovering from heart surgeries. He received a heart transplant in 2009. Surviving and adapting to a life of chronic illness has helped Paul understand the trauma imposed, particularly on a young person and their families. Paul has made it his life's mission to create and share piano music that is healing both physically and emotionally. Two of the many projects Paul's involved with include partnering with the The Ryan Seacrest Foundation to donate keyboards to children's hospitals nationwide. Paul and his wife, Kristina, who is from Cleveland, Ohio and a former Wall-street Analyst, established scholarships for students affected by medical bills associated with congenital heart disease because he believes in getting an education regardless of terminal diagnosis. Paul served as an executive board member of the Saving tiny Hearts Society, which seeds grass roots money for federal grant research in the field of congenital heart disease. In 2011, Utah State Board of Regents awarded Paul Cardall with an honorary doctorate. Paul has collaborated with Grammy winning artists CeCe Winans and Rachel Yamagata. He released a soundtrack album with a handful of artists for the The Broken Miracle, the No. 1 best-selling Amazon novel by J.D. Netto inspired by Paul's life living with only half a heart. Collaborations include songs and performances with David Archuleta, Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), Ty Herndon, Thompson Square, Matt Hammitt and many others.  In 1999, Paul founded Stone Angel Music, a record label, whose catalogue consists of Billboard charting albums by cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, guitarist Ryan Tilby, pianist Jason Lyle Black and David Tolk, Ryan Stewart, and various artist projects with a handful of former American Idol contests like Ashley Hess, Jordon Moyes, and Kenzie Hall. In 2018, Anthem Entertainment Group, one of today's most powerful publishers, acquired Paul's catalogue along with the albums he produced for Stone Angel Music, in one of the biggest instrumental acquisitions of the music industry's history. Anthem also owns music made popular by Tim McGraw, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, the Canadian trio Rush, and countless others. American Songwriter Magazine invited Cardall is also the host of a successful podcast, All Heart with Paul Cardall, and a YouTube series All Heart Adventures, featuring Cardall in various "bucket list" scenarios--living his life to the fullest, with gratitude and appreciation. ASK ALEXA OR SIRI TO "Play Music by Paul Cardall" - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please subscribe to this podcast. Leave a review. These podcasts are free and Paul volunteers his time and resources to share with you my guests. So again, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review.

With Utah's recent passing of Senate Bill 127, a sweeping piece of literacy legislation, many are turning to the state as a model of what statewide implementation of the Science of Reading can look like. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Throndsen, Director of Teaching and Learning at Utah State Board of Education, joins Susan to tell the story of how Senate Bill 127 came to be and how they are continuing to make changes to schools across Utah. Together, they discuss what the bill included, the opportunities and challenges the bill provides when it comes to implementation, and advice for other states looking to enact literacy legislation. Throndsen also discusses her experience as a teacher and her journey with the Science of Reading.Additional resources:Utah's S.B. 127 Early Literacy Outcomes ImprovementWestern States Take Aim at Early Literacy During 2022 Legislative Sessions (The Council of State Governments West)Quotes:"Our students are the state's greatest asset, and we need to invest in them with all the energy and knowledge we have to do our best to serve them with urgency, compassion, and high expectations." —Jennifer Throndsen"If kids can't read, that really keeps them from accessing other content areas like science, social studies, and being able to engage in story problems in mathematics." —Jennifer Throndsen"Being able to read is today's civil right's movement." —Jennifer Throndsen"With requirements comes resistance. No matter how great the opportunity is." —Jennifer Throndsen

Murray Meszaros is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, and joined the Church at age 21 after years of searching for peace and answers. A year later he was serving a mission in Austria. Murray worked in education for 42 years, including in elementary schools, as director/CEO of a YM/YWCA, a college administrator, a consultant, and lastly with the Utah State Board of Education. He has served in the church in most Young Men advisor positions, as Sunday School president and instructor, early morning seminary teacher, elders quorum president, bishop and bishopric member, stake clerk, and high councilor. Murray enjoys inventing board games and is married to Melanie Meszaros. They have four children and nine grandchildren and live in Ogden, Utah, where Murray currently serves both as membership clerk and (for at least the fifth time) ward mission leader. Highlights 01:40 Introduction to the podcast 02:50 Murray's background and callings 05:00 Murray shares his conversion story and how he created new approaches for sharing the gospel 07:40 The first characteristic of sharing the gospel is to have a Christ-like attitude in all of our connections 09:30 The second characteristic is to be creative. We have to create our own opportunities to share the gospel. 11:00 The third characteristic is to be curious about individuals. What makes them tick? What's their situation? How can you connect with them through these things? 11:15 The fourth characteristic is to be complementary towards others 11:40 The fifth characteristic to continuously follow up 12:15 You have to go find the sheep. They aren't going to find you. Very rarely are opportunities just going to fall into your lap. 14:15 Murray shares stories of ways that he has shared the gospel in an easy and natural way 15:20 The first question. Ask permission to share anything with anybody. Would you be willing…? Would you mind if I ask you some off the wall questions.? 16:40 The second question. If you could ask God a question right now what would you ask Him? 17:20 The third question. If you could know the answer to your question would you want to know? 17:40 The fourth question. Would you be willing to pay the price to know the answer to your question? 18:15 The fifth question. Could some friends and I come by and answer some of your questions? 19:30 What to do if people say no 20:00 If people don't have any questions, Murray gives some ideas of questions you can ask them 27:30 We make sharing the gospel too hard! Start talking to people at the gym or grocery store. 29:15 Murray shares what the 5 star is and how it can help you share the gospel 38:00 5 star can help you not only update your records but it's an opportunity to meet new people and start meaningful conversations with them 41:00 Murray uses his same questions over the phone and over social media too. He shares a story of how he set up zoom calls with a man that was living in another state. 42:00 When to bring the missionaries in 42:30 Going back to the question of do you want to know the answer to your question? Murray will first teach them how to talk to God and get that answer before he gets into answering their question. 43:40 Creating a team in your ward and involving the ward counsel in nurturing and ministering to this new individual that has been found. 50:00 Murray's questions help us use the love, share, invite model 52:00 Murray shares some quotes from The Power of Everyday Missionaries by Clayton Christensen. 56:00 Being a good follower makes us a good leader Links PDF download: 5-Star Improving Member Missionary Efforts and Engagement Powerpoint download: 5-Star Improving Member Missionary Efforts and Engagement The Power of Everyday Missionaries Following Up, by Elder M. Russell Ballard Sharing the Restored Gospel, by Elder Dallin H. Oaks Fourth Floor, Last Door, by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Murray Meszaros is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada, and joined the Church at age 21 after years of searching for peace and answers. A year later he was serving a mission in Austria. Murray worked in education for 42 years, including in elementary schools, as director/CEO of a YM/YWCA, a college administrator, a consultant, and lastly with the Utah State Board of Education. He has served in the church in most Young Men advisor positions, as Sunday School president and instructor, early morning seminary teacher, elders quorum president, bishop and bishopric member, stake clerk, and high councilor. Murray enjoys inventing board games and is married to Melanie Meszaros. They have four children and nine grandchildren and live in Ogden, Utah, where Murray currently serves both as membership clerk and (for at least the fifth time) ward mission leader. Highlights 01:40 Introduction to the podcast 02:50 Murray's background and callings 05:00 Murray shares his conversion story and how he created new approaches for sharing the gospel 07:40 The first characteristic of sharing the gospel is to have a Christ-like attitude in all of our connections 09:30 The second characteristic is to be creative. We have to create our own opportunities to share the gospel. 11:00 The third characteristic is to be curious about individuals. What makes them tick? What's their situation? How can you connect with them through these things? 11:15 The fourth characteristic is to be complementary towards others 11:40 The fifth characteristic to continuously follow up 12:15 You have to go find the sheep. They aren't going to find you. Very rarely are opportunities just going to fall into your lap. 14:15 Murray shares stories of ways that he has shared the gospel in an easy and natural way 15:20 The first question. Ask permission to share anything with anybody. Would you be willing…? Would you mind if I ask you some off the wall questions.? 16:40 The second question. If you could ask God a question right now what would you ask Him? 17:20 The third question. If you could know the answer to your question would you want to know? 17:40 The fourth question. Would you be willing to pay the price to know the answer to your question? 18:15 The fifth question. Could some friends and I come by and answer some of your questions? 19:30 What to do if people say no 20:00 If people don't have any questions, Murray gives some ideas of questions you can ask them 27:30 We make sharing the gospel too hard! Start talking to people at the gym or grocery store. 29:15 Murray shares what the 5 star is and how it can help you share the gospel 38:00 5 star can help you not only update your records but it's an opportunity to meet new people and start meaningful conversations with them 41:00 Murray uses his same questions over the phone and over social media too. He shares a story of how he set up zoom calls with a man that was living in another state. 42:00 When to bring the missionaries in 42:30 Going back to the question of do you want to know the answer to your question? Murray will first teach them how to talk to God and get that answer before he gets into answering their question. 43:40 Creating a team in your ward and involving the ward counsel in nurturing and ministering to this new individual that has been found. 50:00 Murray's questions help us use the love, share, invite model 52:00 Murray shares some quotes from The Power of Everyday Missionaries by Clayton Christensen. 56:00 Being a good follower makes us a good leader Links PDF download: 5-Star Improving Member Missionary Efforts and Engagement Powerpoint download: 5-Star Improving Member Missionary Efforts and Engagement The Power of Everyday Missionaries Following Up, by Elder M. Russell Ballard Sharing the Restored Gospel, by Elder Dallin H. Oaks Fourth Floor, Last Door, by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf