Fans of the American-turned-Cambodian rock band sensation “Muk” will be excited to learn that trumpet player/singer A. Todd Smith (affectionately known as “Smiit” in Cambodia) was awarded this years prestigious “Best Director” Student Emmy! Continue reading »
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Find Beauty In The Storm
Recently I achieved a small victory and made it out of bed and into the gym before 5:30 am. I avoided the crowded kickboxing class and chose an elliptical machine in a quiet corner. Browsing through the small TV screen in front of me, I attempted to find something that would help me ignore my protesting muscles as I pushed … Continue reading »
One Voice: Choir Tour Documentary
Conference Countdown Tip #3: Don’t miss the Choir Tour Documentary! Inside this post: Watch the film trailer, and mark show times on your calendar. Continue reading »
Catholics and Mormons: United We Stand
There’s an old saying: “What a difference a day makes“. In the grand scheme of things, a “day” might be 24 hours, or perhaps a week, a month, a decade, a generation, or even an eon. Biblically speaking, who is to say how long a “day” needs to last for God’s six creative steps, recorded in the first chapter … Continue reading »
Joy To The World For Everyone
On The 18th Day of Christmas Countdown feel blessings from above … by watching the “Joy To Everyone” music video, made with love!
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VIDEO: Truman Madsen Tribute
In conjunction with my last post memorializing the passing of Mormon Scholar Truman Madsen, I want to share a link to the Mormon Times which is offering a fabulous video tribute that should not be missed! Truman Madsen: Eternal Man
2009 Mormon Handcart Trek An Historic Event
For decades, LDS Youth have experienced Mormon Pioneer Handcart Reenactments (lovingly nicknamed “Trek”). Sometimes, these super activities last just a weekend, sometimes an entire week or longer. This year, Brigham Young University is offering the chance of a lifetime, to participate in the ultimate Handcart Trek! They will be staging a re-enactment of the entire authentic 1856 Mormon Trail(1,400 mile) journey, … Continue reading »
Part 3: Unexpected Fame and Opportunities For BYU Students
Continued From Part 2: The Band Muk – This is the third installment in a 3-part special series entitled “Talented American Mormons Help Cambodia“, with exclusive photos, video and interviews. Trevor Wright, A. Todd Smith, Jordan Augustine and Joseph Peterson were basking in the glow of their wildly successful live Cambodian Television (CTN) appearance on … Continue reading »
Part 2: The Band Muk – Talented American Mormons Helping Cambodia
CONTINUED FROM: Part 1: Talented American Mormons Help Cambodia This is the second installment of a 3-part special series, with video, photos, and an exclusive interview. On the brink of embarking to Cambodia for a major documentary film shoot, BYU students Trevor Wright, A. Todd Smith, Jordan Augustine and Joseph Peterson still managed to brainstorm … Continue reading »
Part 1: Talented American Mormons Help Cambodia
This is the first installment in a special 3-part series exclusive! A new rock band called “Muk” is capturing the hearts of Cambodians everywhere, and experiencing unexpected fame. What makes this unique, is that each member of the musical group are four average, white Mormon boys from Utah and New Jersey. It is the story … Continue reading »