This week on The Cultural Hall we were anticipating visiting with Fictionist, a band from Utah whose members are all Mormon. They were almost on the cover of Rolling Stone and just signed with Atlantic Records. Sadly, they went to do a different ward this week so I (Richie) decided that I would help two of my best friends get married. That’s right, now that I am married I am a professional at telling people whats wrong with them and why they are single. (is there a sarcasm button?)
However, in this episode I do try and help Lauren and Rob with a little dating advice. I start by going easy on them and by the end I deal it pretty harsh…BUT THEY ASKED ME TO!
We also talk about this picture
I love the idea of a Testimony Glove. I love what it teaches. I have used this example in the past. However, I think they made a poor choice on the picture for the cover. Something just kinda strikes me as odd or uncomfortable. Leave a comment with your thoughts.
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Lauren Here. I just got a couple requests for that Match.com email exchange we talked about on my blog. So, here’s the link. Keep in mind that there are a couple of terrestrial swears within.
http://laurenruthie.blogspot.com/2011/09/cultural-hall-podcast-on-itunes.html
On balance, this version of the glove seems marginally less creepy: http://www.campuscrusade.com/catalog/Good-News-Glove.html
much better glove!
Just a side note on “The Testimony Glove.” One of the authors, Kristen M. Oaks, is the wife of Elder Dallin H. Oaks, so be careful that you don’t speak ill of the Lord’s anointed’s spouse
Lauren, I completely back you up. I don’t feel women should be obligated to say respond with a ‘no thanks’ to every person who sends a message. It not my responsibility to buoy up men I don’t even know. Confidence and dignity in a man should be innate not woman-made.