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A collection of RadioWest conversations about LDS history, faith, and culture.

Denver Snuffer and the Remnant Movement

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Tuesday, we’re talking about a man some disaffected Mormons believe to be a prophet. Denver Snuffer does claim to have spoken with Jesus, but he says he is not leading a new church. The so-called Remnant movement argues the LDS Church has strayed from Joseph Smith’s teachings and is more corporation than spiritual endeavor. So, they reject structure and authority and believe anyone can receive revelation. Doug and guests will explore the movement and the viability of a leaderless sect.

Guests:

Lindsay Hansen Park is Acting Director of Sunstone, a progressive foundation that discusses Mormonism. She's also host of the podcast Year of Polygamy.

Joseph LeBaron is a filmmaker with a local production and marketing company The Good Line. He has a particular interest in Mormon fringe groups.

  • Check Sunstone's website for forthcoming audio of Denver Snuffer's talk, as well as a panel discussion on the Remnant movement with Tausha Larsen, Adrian Larsen, Quintina Bearchief Adolpho, and Robert WK Adolpho.
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Doug Fabrizio has been reporting for KUER News since 1987, and became News Director in 1993. In 2001, he became host and executive producer of KUER's RadioWest, a one hour conversation/call-in show on KUER 90.1 in Salt Lake City. He has gained a reputation for his thoughtful style. He has interviewed everyone from Isabel Allende to the Dalai Lama, and from Madeleine Albright to Desmond Tutu. His interview skills landed him a spot as a guest host of the national NPR program, "Talk of the Nation." He has won numerous awards for his reporting and for his work with RadioWest and KUED's Utah NOW from such organizations as the Society of Professional Journalists, the Utah Broadcasters Association, the Public Radio News Directors Association and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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