Episode 80 - Spiritual Re-gifts

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Abigail kicks off the episode with her impromptu role as this week’s bartender, whipping up a glitter-infused cocktail dubbed “Sips of the Spirit”—a questionable mix of coconut rum, passion fruit rum, and Sprite Zero. As Abish, who is out this week, live-tweets her disdain for *Joker 2*, the rest of the crew dives headfirst into brunch leftovers, movie misfires, and Abigail's new part-time gig under the watchful eye of her new boss...Abish. The chaos is set, the cinnamon challenge is mentioned, and brunch is officially a hazardous activity.
Scriptures: [00:16:38]
aaaAAAaaa takes the wheel, guiding us through *Doctrine and Covenants* sections 46 and 47—because who doesn’t want a front-row seat to the early days of spiritual power sorting? As the hosts debate whether Joseph Smith was handing out church superpowers like Oprah, they also caution: don’t try to “eat Jesus” until you’ve squared away your sins. Cue the impromptu musical number—a *Sound of Music* parody celebrating spiritual gifts—because what is sacred scripture without show tunes? Whether spiritual discernment counts as a workout routine is left for you to decide.
Church Teachings: [00:31:36]
Moroni takes center stage, delivering a rundown of the official “Gifts of the Spirit” with a side of sarcasm. Healing? Sure. Discernment? Maybe. Confession under pressure? Absolutely—especially when teenage Moroni was convinced the bishop could read his mind and expose his private moments with, well, himself. The hosts bounce between humor and genuine insight, questioning the practicality of some gifts while reveling in the absurdity of others. It’s a spiritual gift buffet, and everyone’s leaving with a side of skepticism.
History: [00:57:11]
Abigail brings us the weirdest history lesson yet, kicking off with The Book of Pukei—the 1830s satire that beat Mark Twain to the punch, mocking Mormon treasure hunters and magicians. From there, it’s a whirlwind tour through early anti-Mormon silent films, where Mormons wielded villainous mesmeric powers (*Trapped by the Mormons*), collected wives like Pokémon cards (*A Mormon Maid*), and just couldn’t stop dying at the end of every movie (*A Victim of the Mormons*). Abigail’s critique of exaggerated mustache-twirling villains and dramatic death scenes will make you wonder if every Mormon movie villain forgot to read the safety instructions on their own plotline.
As the show winds down, the hosts rally to dedicate this episode to the character “Walter the Magician,” based on an obscure early Mormon figure who, in their words, “took his stuffed toad and bounced.” With heartfelt sarcasm, they toast to Walter and the lost art of magical treasure hunting—because if anyone deserves a spot in podcast heaven, it’s a guy who knew how to pull off a cloak-and-dagger act with a side of polygamy.
In the name of the mystical toad, amen.

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