In this episode, our hosts—Abigail, Abish, aaaAAAaaa, Moroni, and special guest Claudia—kick off with the usual chaotic charm. Moroni shares tales of his New York adventure, including his first-time experience with the "Book of Mormon" musical. Spoiler: It's a satirical gem that nails the white savior complex. The crew reminisces about the shockwaves the musical sent through Salt Lake City and, of course, introduces this episode’s bespoke cocktail, “Root Boot Smoot,” a nod to our relentless love for puns and creamy beverages. If you like your humor sharp and your drinks smoother than a Smoot Senate run, you're in the right place.
Scriptures: [00:15:08]
We dive into the "Armor of God" passage—because nothing says protection like a metaphorical helmet that won’t stop a single thought from slipping in. With a mix of humor and grim reflection, we explore how leaving the church transforms these once-sacred verses into absurd relics of our past lives. Spoiler alert: the Armor of God is about as protective as a condom that was thumbtacked to a wall. Stay tuned as we dissect the invisible armor and the visible manipulation, all with a grin and a wink.
Church Teachings: [00:46:37]
Here’s where it gets good: aaaAAAaaa takes us on a wild ride through Doctrine and Covenants 28, where Joseph Smith’s monopoly on revelation is challenged by some guy with a rock. The nerve! We dig into the mental gymnastics required to dismiss Hiram Page’s divine stone while holding up Joseph’s as gospel truth. And let’s not forget poor Oliver Cowdery—convinced he was wrong by the master manipulator himself. We also throw in some awkward dating anecdotes, because nothing says romance like “God told me you’re the one.” Expect sarcasm, expect laughs, and most importantly, expect to question everything.
History: [01:07:51]
Abigail bravely tackles one of history’s most thrilling (read: yawn-worthy) topics—the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which, spoiler alert, didn’t just shoot America in the foot; it blew off the whole leg. Picture this: one disastrous economic policy, global retaliation, and a plummeting world trade that made the Great Depression even greater (in the worst possible way). The hosts lay into Smoot, our favorite Mormon apostle-turned-senator, for not seeing this train wreck coming—seer powers, am I right? We wrap up by connecting the dots between economic calamity, Hoovervilles, and the political overhaul that followed. If you ever wondered how tariffs could be this entertaining, you’re about to find out.
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