In case you haven’t figured it out yet, the Potluck Dudes™ are übergeeks at heart. Always interested in the latest gadgets, productivity tools, and cool web sites, the Dudes are quick to jump in try them out. This episode is focused on technologies your hosts find interesting

This week, we look at Social Networking Services like Facebook and Twitter (and a few others). Find out which sites are hot, and which ones we can do without. As always, these are solely the opinions of 4 guys with no real social lives, and nothing resembling in-depth knowledge, or well thought out reasoning. Your actual mileage may vary.

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode030

 

 Technology Temple [66:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Have you done your home teaching this month? Please call your district leader with your home teaching report. Nag, nag, nag…

It’s the calling that almost every adult male member holds. Serving as a representative of the Bishop, and charged with ‘visiting the house of each member and exhorting them to pray vocally’, the fearless home teacher ventures forth… teaching, preaching, and seeking answers to the all important question, “Is there anything we can do for you?”

Armed with little or no facts the Potluck Dudes set out and awkwardly go where no home teacher has gone before. In this episode we explore the doctrine that defines the role of the home teacher. Listen as we decide if a Metallica concert counts as home teaching. Find out how home teaching assignments are made (at least in our narrow view). As always, this is doctrine according to the uninspired, uninformed, and often irreverent Brethren at the Potluck!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode029

 

 Home Teachers of the Church [65:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

As if this subject doesn’t come up enough! Well, we’re here to tell you to go out and get your missionary work done. It’s your job!

Okay, not really. We take a peek at this well worn phrase and what it has come to mean to most members. Sure, we try to mix a little fact and history in as well, so you may end up a little smarter after you listen. (This of course will only counter the effects of previous episodes, so you may just end up “less dumb”, patents pending.)

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode028

 

 Episode 28: Every Member A Missionary [74:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Oh yes, we dare to go where you’ve already been. Again. Well, sort of.

Don’t be scared off just yet. We talk about the recent news swirling about the FLDS, but of course we do it in traditional potluck style. So, tune in and you may find out some things you didn’t know. Things that might even have a thread of truth to them. (don’t hold your breath though)

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode027

P.S. The original title of this episode was “The Lost Episode You Wish We Lost!”

 

 Not Another FLDS Podcast [53:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

How do you find time for friends, family, hobbies, relaxing, podcasting, and still have the time and energy for a church calling? Actually, we don’t have the answer, but you already knew that, didn’t you.

We’re back in our normal, highly organized manner to bring you the important topics you care about: breath mints. And we work a little church in there and sprinkle in some news.

Thanks for listening and giving feedback. Until next time!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode026

 

 Standard Podcast [62:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Okay, so it’s been a while. We haven’t gone inactive, and we certainly haven’t been translated. That’s right… we’re still here!

For those of you that have hung in there, we welcome you back. As a special treat, you’ll hear a preview of Clayton Pixton’s new CD, ‘Hymns Anew’. Enjoy.

And by the way, the next episode is already in the can… stay tuned!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode025

 

 Mormon Potluck Podcast: Episode 25 [42:10m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In Episode 14, we discussed Mormon beliefs and intellectualism, and guess what? Intellectualism makes us think! Keen minds that we are, we wanted to learn more about one of the popular forums for this type of discussion so we turned to Dan Wotherspoon, editor of Sunstone Magazine.

Dan graciously agreed to join the Potluck Dudes for an introduction to the Sunstone Foundation and its banner publication. Join us as we learn how the magazine got its start, how the editor views the magazine’s role in understanding Mormon beliefs, its sometimes bumpy relationship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and what kind of topics you can expect to see among the pages of Sunstone Magazine.

Also in the episode, we review current events, discuss a recent survey regarding religious affiliation, and as a public service to you our valued listener, we bring you this week’s (Mormon) American Idol report.

Hungry for knowledge, get in line… there’s always room for one more at the Mormon Potluck Podcast!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode024

 

 Mormon Potluck Podcast: Episode 24 [67:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

From Mitt Romney’s run at the White House, to competing on American Idol, more then ever, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are in the media. Never before have Mormon beliefs been so hotly debated, analyzed, and widely discussed both by members of the church, and those viewing the Church from outside our unique Mormon culture. For better or worse, the Church is under a microscope.

Join us as we take a look at how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responds to growing media interest, and how it uses technology to deliver its message. Along the way, we discuss whether media coverage of the Church and Latter-day Saints beliefs is fair and balanced, whether or not America is ready for it’s first Mormon American Idol, and Elder M. Russell Ballard’s call to join the conversation about the Church, using ‘new media’ like weblogs and podcasts. And oh yes, don’t forget about Brother Sean’s LDS Joke of the Day™.

Get in line, grab a plate, and enjoy another serving of the Mormon Potluck Podcast!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode023

 

 Mormon Potluck Podcast: Episode 23 [56:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Have you ever considered the difference between Mormon doctrine, and the policies that govern members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this episode, your hosts attempt to sort out what constitutes Mormon doctrine, and what practices seem to be based on policy alone.

On what doctrinal basis was the priesthood denied to some members? Do the monthly church publications The Ensign, or The Liahona constitute modern day scripture? Are some church policies not known by the general church membership?

Join us as we fire up the collective brain power of the brethren and attempt to form an opinion and answer questions about these important matters. And remember, if you hear it on this show, it’s Mormon doctrine according to the Potluck Dudes!

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode022

 

 Mormon Potluck Podcast: Episode 22 [52:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Not sure who’s in charge? Neither are we, so we thought we should find out.

In this episode we explore the succession of the President of the Church, analyzing the church’s policy and scriptural references. Join us as we explore the highest levels of church government including offices you have heard of, like the First Presidency, and maybe a few you haven’t (Common Council of the Church anyone?).

Listen as the Potluck Dudes are rebuked, and repent of their sins. Find out how you can locate ‘missing money’, and don’t miss Brother Sean’s LDS Joke of the Day™.

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http://wiki.mormonpotluck.com/ShowNotes/Episode021

 

 Mormon Potluck Podcast: Episode 21 [51:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download