Description: Get ready for a brand new show that's about to take the Mormon News Roundup by storm! Join us for the premiere episode of "The Cultural Hall," hosted by the one and only Cultch. In this hilarious and entertaining new venture, Cultch hijacks the MNRU to launch his latest project, promising tons of fun and plenty of laughs along the way. From witty banter to insightful commentary, "The Cultural Hall" is sure to keep you entertained and engaged from start to finish. Join us for...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host, Dives, and I’m here with Mormonish Podcasting legend Rebecca Biblioteca! Thanks so much for being here! A Cup of Coffee (1980) Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RGnEJRkIDA Running time: 3 minutes Rating: unrated Genre: Religious Drama Filmstrip: This review works best if you have seen this filmstrip before, though that is not required. Spoiler alert We will watch this filmstrip...

Show Information Apr 21, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. Full Title EP 116 - Class action tithing lawsuits, the positives and negatives in LDS Church growth, and Mormon face Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! Articles Tithing lawsuits from four...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives EP 65 - The Home Teachers (2004) Running time: 80 minutes Genre: A religious comedy Rated: PG Synopsis "The Home Teachers" is a delightful 2004 Mormon comedy film directed by Kurt Hale. The story revolves around two mismatched home teachers, Greg and Nelson, who are assigned to visit and support a struggling family in their congregation. Greg, played by Michael Birkeland, is a...

Title: Episode 115: Ward Radio Reactions, General Conference Feedback, and the Mystery Surrounding Russel M. Nelson's Address | Mormon News Roundup Description: Welcome back to another riveting episode of the Mormon News Roundup! In episode 115, join hosts Dives and special guest cohost, TikTok star MacKenzie, as we dive deep into the latest developments in the world of Mormonism. In this jam-packed episode, we'll be discussing the buzz surrounding a recent Ward Radio video, offering...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host, Dives EP 77 - Passage to Zarahemla (2007) Running time: 1hr 35min Rating: pg 13 Genre: Adventure/Drama This review works best if you have seen this film before, though that is not required. Synopsis Passage to Zarahemla" is a 2003 fantasy adventure film directed by Chris Heimerdinger. The story revolves around two teenagers, Chris and Clay, who find themselves unexpectedly...

Title: April 2024 LDS General Conference Recap: Expert Commentary and Fact Checking Description: Join us for an in-depth recap of the April 2024 LDS General Conference, where we break down the key announcements, talks, and events with expert commentary and fact checking! Hosted by Dives from Mormon News Roundup and Rebecca Biblioteca and Landon Brophy from the Mormonish Podcast, this special coverage promises to be both informative and insightful. Throughout the conference, we'll analyze...

 Show Information Mar. 31, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. Full Title EP 113 - Church Humanitarian Report Deep Dive, David Archuletta Joins the ExMormon Community, and Lone Mountain Temple Controversies Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup! Get to...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host, Dives, and I’m here with Mormonish podcasting legend, Rebecca Biblioteca, today is April 23, 2023, this is episode where we will review EP: How Near to the Angels REVIEW (1956) Link:    • How Near to the Angels (1956)   Running time: 41 minutes Rating: not rated Genre: Religious Drama This review works best if you have seen this film before, though that is not required. Spoiler...

Show Information Mar. 24, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. Full Title EP 112 - Relief Society Conference clip regarding the power of women in the LDS Church goes viral for all the wrong reasons and much much more! Welcome to the...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives and we review EJourney to Become (2013) https://archive.org/details/watchvpxa6nt-ydqc Running time: 14 minutes This review works best if you have seen this film before, though that is not required. Spoiler alert Synopsis Let's face it. Money can be a blessing or a stumbling block. Prosperous families often lament how wealth has negatively affected their children. Greed, selfishness, and...

Show Information Friday  Mar. 11, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. Full Title EP 111 - A high profile LDS Bishop has been arrested in Virginia, why are women boycotting the LDS church, and Mormons have declared war on AI Welcome to the...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host Dives and I’m here with Rebecca! The Phone Call (1977) - LDS Classic Film Running time: 23 minutes Rating: unrated Genre: Comedy We will watch this short in totality together while we give you some insightful and occasionally irreverent commentary. Synopsis Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he...

Show Information Friday  Mar. 11, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom. Full Title EP 110 - The COJCOLDS makes a truly historic real estate purchase, the Church make a not-so-veiled message against Trump, and the 9th Circuit grants church new hearing,...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives, today is Sep 21, 2022 this is episode and will we be reviewing EP - Cipher on the Snow (1974) Running time: 21 minutes "Cipher in the Snow" is a poignant and thought-provoking Mormon short film released in 1974, directed by Kieth Merrill. The story revolves around a tragic event that leaves a profound impact on those who witness it. The film begins with a young boy named Cliff, portrayed...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives, today is Nov 1, 2022, this is episode 138 and will we be reviewing EP 138 - Children of Promise: Jesus in America (1980)    • 1980 Children’s Filmstrip for Mormons...   Running time: 14 minutes Synopsis Tells the story of two little children in Zarahemla during Book of Mormon times. One girl is a good Lamanite and she tells us that Jesus made her dark skin white because she was...

Show Information Friday  Mar. 4, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 109 - BYU Controversies Galore, Emeritus General Authority endorses Republican candidate?, and Tim Ballard lawsuit updates Welcome to the...

Show Information Friday  Feb. 25, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 108 - LDS Church faces sixth tithing lawsuit, Rube Franke sentenced for child abuse, and Come Follow Me Meets the ‘Monster in the Book of Mormon’ Welcome to the...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives Follow Me (1962) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gJhXS19EJk Running time: 25 minutes Cue Film The Deseret Sunday School Union (1872-1971) was an auxiliary program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that provided Sunday religious instruction to members of the Church. https://archives.lib.byu.edu/agents/corporate_entities/1057 Synopsis Film about a Christian family who...

Show Information Friday  Feb. 18, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 107 - Senior LDS Leader’s Son Breaks Silence on His Father’s Arrest, more Jubilee debate fallout, Ensign Peak Advisors hits all time high, and the LDS SuperBowl...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your humble host, Dives, we will review EP 85: Joseph Smith The Man (1980) Link: https://youtu.be/TECB8tMdiPE  Running time: 8 minutes Rating: not rated  Genre: Religious drama This review works best if you have seen this film before, though that is not required. we will watch the short together while I provide insightful, and occasionally irreverent commentary. Spoiler alert Synopsis A group of...

Show Information Friday  Feb. 11, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your humble host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 106 - Mr. Beast goes Mormon!?, Mormon/Ex-mormon debate goes viral, and the MNRU has been featured in the Religion News Service Welcome to the...

Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! I am your host, Dives,  EP 74: That Which Was Lost (1969) Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzkdiSYmiIQ Running time: 27 minutes Rating: PG Genre: Religious Drama Synopsis As Rick becomes associated with hippies, the concern of an adviser and an unpleasant experience help him to realize the importance of some of the things he thought he could give up. Shows how love and persistence can bring...

Show Information  Feb. 4, 2024 Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your humble host Dives, talent on loan from Kolob     My crew and I ruminate weekly on the great and spacious beehive! Thanks so much for joining us to discuss the latest current events in Mormondom.  Full Title EP 105  - Rare transgender baptism approval, LDS church leader charged with not reporting child rape allegations, LDS Church faces third lawsuit over alleged tithing...