2 Nephi 01

Audiofiles: apologies. It sounds like Joe recorded his part of the conversation in a different room from his mic. The guys rate each other on funniness. They’re probably both too generous. Smith tells Joe about Brigham Morris Young, it’s news to Joe. Joe tells Smith about Ervil LeBaron, who kind of sounds like a Mormon Charlie Manson. Joe is still a little disturbed over the allegations against G Bitner Hinckley from The Godmakers 2. Smith says that he never felt a personal relationship with Jesus while in the church. Joe agrees and says that he felt unworthy because of stigmas against masturbation in the church at the time. Wickedness never was happiness originated with someone who was doing wickedness wrong. 

Joe wants to sing a song coming back from break, but Smith won’t stop talking about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Smith gets in touch with his vocal fry ability. Smith points out the fact that icebergs have never caused a problem in history that we know of. The chapter starts off hot by reminding readers that Columbus was a good guy. Joe points out some pretty terrible justifications for what he sees at the BOM version of manifest destiny. Name reveal: Podcast Podcast Smith and Joe Podcast Podcast. Smith likes the idea of reading the BOM at Joe to condemn him. Do you know more primary songs than Disney songs? Joe thinks he may have found a verse in the BOM with a positive message. When he puts it into context however, it’s still telling him he’s not good enough. 

Joe doesn’t want to go to hell so he’s listening to Smith read him the BOM. Joe inadvertently forms a Cut Your Hair chiasmus. Also again: obey JS, and you will get money. Joe mistakes ch 4 for ch 5. It’s an honest mistake. Zoram makes a quick appearance and he’s definitely not suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. Smith is worried about the hate in his heart, but Joe reassures him that they can overcome what they’ve been taught. Joe reminds the listener that JS is an incredible conman. 90+ y/o white men quote the BOM as if it’s scripture. Smith admits that his testimony was shaken by BKP’s hateful, limp, handshake. Smith needs to end quickly because of a star war. 

 

Brigham Morris Young (Wikipedia page) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._Morris_Young 

Hula Pie from Duke’s- https://www.dukesmaui.com/hula-pie/

Ervil LeBaron (Wikipedia page) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ervil_LeBaron 

Pavement - Cut Your Hair (Official Video) https://youtu.be/QTTgpTeb0Z8 

A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story (1989 TV Movie)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097915/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl 

You Can't Touch Mormon Jesus https://youtu.be/46PXaJxzuDE 

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The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org 

 

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