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The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. Visit mormonlitlab.org for more information.
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"The Cost" by Liz Busby

The Mormon Lit Lab PodcastNov 02, 2023

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“El Don” by R. de la Lanza

“El Don” by R. de la Lanza

Today’s piece is “El Don” by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website. This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Orion Welling

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 18, 202408:21
“The Gift” by R. de la Lanza

“The Gift” by R. de la Lanza

Today’s piece is “The Gift” by R. de la Lanza. Read the print version on our website. This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Noah Hickman

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 18, 202406:11
“Collapse” by Greg Brooks

“Collapse” by Greg Brooks

Today’s piece is “Collapse” by Greg Brooks. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Greg Brooks

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 17, 202403:15
“Parable of the 10 Virgins” by Michelle Graabek

“Parable of the 10 Virgins” by Michelle Graabek

Today’s piece is “Parable of the 10 Virgins” by Michelle Graabek. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Michelle Graabek

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 16, 202406:27
“Marriage” by Michael Hicks

“Marriage” by Michael Hicks

Today’s piece is “Marriage” by Michael Hicks. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Michael Hicks

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 15, 202401:50
“Happy Enough” by Amanda Erdmann

“Happy Enough” by Amanda Erdmann

Today’s piece is “Happy Enough” by Amanda Erdmann. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Amanda Erdmann

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 14, 202406:35
“Things Which Are Not of Worth” by Jeanine Bee

“Things Which Are Not of Worth” by Jeanine Bee

Today’s piece is “Things Which Are Not of Worth” by Jeanine Bee. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Jeanine Bee

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 13, 202407:07
“Laban's Funeral” by Chris Bissett

“Laban's Funeral” by Chris Bissett

Today’s piece is “Laban's Funeral” by Chris Bissett. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Chris Bissett

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 11, 202405:35
"Three Mormon Microstories" by Mario Montani

"Three Mormon Microstories" by Mario Montani

Today’s piece is “Three Mormon Microstories” by Mario Montani, translated by Jessie Christensen. Read the print version on our website. This piece is presented in translation. To hear the original Spanish version, please listen to this episode.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Liz Busby

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 10, 202403:25
“Tres Microcuentas Mormones” by Mario Montani

“Tres Microcuentas Mormones” by Mario Montani

Today’s piece is “Tres Microcuentas Mormones” by Mario Montani. Read the print version on our website. This piece is presented in the original Spanish. To hear the translated version, please listen to this episode.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Mario Montani

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 10, 202403:52
“Bundling Up” by Lara Niedermeyer

“Bundling Up” by Lara Niedermeyer

Today’s piece is “Bundling Up” by Lara Niedermeyer. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Lara Niedermeyer

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 09, 202402:23
“Abrahamic Sacrifice” by Annaliese Lemmon

“Abrahamic Sacrifice” by Annaliese Lemmon

Today’s piece is “Abrahamic Sacrifice” by Annaliese Lemmon. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Annaliese Lemmon

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 08, 202403:28
“His Mother Knew It” by Sarah Chow

“His Mother Knew It” by Sarah Chow

Today’s piece is “His Mother Knew It” by Sarah Chow. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Sarah Chow

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 07, 202403:16
"Building an Ark" by Merrijane Rice

"Building an Ark" by Merrijane Rice

Today’s piece is “Building an Ark” by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website.


The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.


Narrator: Merrijane Rice

Music: “Inspiring and Uplifting Guitar” by Olexy

Audio Editing: Liz Busby

May 06, 202401:48
Voting Compilation for the 12th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz

Voting Compilation for the 12th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz

Get ready to vote in the 12th Annual Mormon Lit Blitz by listening to this compilation of all twelve finalists. Vote for your four favorites by visiting our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrators: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong, Arisael Rivera, and Mariah Proctor

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Nov 06, 202346:19
“Nine Sunsets” by Chanel Earl

“Nine Sunsets” by Chanel Earl

Today’s piece is “Nine Sunsets” by Chanel Earl. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Mariah Proctor

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Nov 04, 202308:02
“Future Genealogists” by Madison Beckstrand

“Future Genealogists” by Madison Beckstrand

Today’s piece is “Future Genealogists” by Madison Beckstrand. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Nov 03, 202301:40
"The Cost" by Liz Busby

"The Cost" by Liz Busby

Today’s piece is “The Cost” by Liz Busby. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Mariah Proctor

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Nov 02, 202305:08
"Antelife" by Dan Mabee

"Antelife" by Dan Mabee

Today’s piece is “Antelife” by Dan Mabee. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Nov 01, 202301:27
"Creatures from the Back Lagoon" by Lee Allred

"Creatures from the Back Lagoon" by Lee Allred

Today’s piece is “Creatures from the Back Lagoon” by Lee Allred. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Arisael Rivera

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 31, 202307:44
“Earthworm Lore” by Stan Absher

“Earthworm Lore” by Stan Absher

Today’s piece is “Earthworm Lore” by Stan Absher. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 30, 202302:26
“A Young Mother’s Sacrament" by Emily Harris Adams

“A Young Mother’s Sacrament" by Emily Harris Adams

Today’s piece is “A Young Mother's Sacrament” by Emily Harris Adams. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 28, 202302:07
“The Pear Tree” by Stan Absher

“The Pear Tree” by Stan Absher

Today’s piece is “The Pear Tree” by Stan Absher. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 27, 202302:18
“This Time and This Season” by Chanel Earl

“This Time and This Season” by Chanel Earl

Today’s piece is “This Time and This Season” by Chanel Earl. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Mariah Proctor

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 26, 202303:60
“Second Coming” by Michael Hicks

“Second Coming” by Michael Hicks

Today’s piece is “Second Coming” by Michael Hicks. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 25, 202301:39
“Refried Dreams” by Cristie Cowles Charles

“Refried Dreams” by Cristie Cowles Charles

Today’s piece is “Refried Dreams” by Cristie Cowles Charles. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Arisael Rivera

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 24, 202307:25
"Nexus of Everything" by Merrijane Rice

"Nexus of Everything" by Merrijane Rice

Today’s piece is “Nexus of Everything” by Merrijane Rice. Read the print version on our website.

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Narrator: Laurel Sandberg Armstrong

Music: “One More Day” by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 23, 202302:23
Trailer

Trailer

The Mormon Lit Lab podcast reads finalists from the Mormon Lit Blitz, the world's premier contest for Mormon microliterature. The Mormon Lit Lab is a nonprofit organization established to promote the production of Mormon literature through contests, workshops, and publications. For more information, visit mormonlitlab.org.

Music: "One Day More" by Brandon Wilkes

Audio editing by Liz Busby

Oct 21, 202300:45