EP 589 – Abortion and Latter-day Saints
June 28, 2022
With Roe v. Wade overturned, what will happen to abortion in Latter-day Saint-heavy areas? Also: How do we include “cultural” members?
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EP 587 – Cosplaying Lloyd Newell
June 15, 2022
Is trek worth it? How do you balance artistry with Church standards? Utah candy shop sells racist chocolate. Gunman fires at Hill Cumorah.
EP 586 – Sports Prosperity Gospel
June 7, 2022
The DC Temple open house is a success, right? Why are Church leaders in America often wealthy? How can we improve “Come, Follow Me”?
EP 585 – The African Vincenzo
May 31, 2022
What keeps the Church from organizing in an area with multiple generations of would-be members?
EP 584 – All the Dads to Primary
May 24, 2022
It’s time for Latter-day Saint related media to move beyond true crime stories, plenty of Mormons Behaving Badly™, and a Mother’s Day recap
EP 583 – Cardboard Cutouts on the Apricot Tree
May 17, 2022
We tour the Washington DC Temple. Are missionaries seeing success making viral videos? Dirty soda galore. LDS literary news!
EP 582 – More Than a Mission Mom
May 10, 2022
What happened to the mural in the Washington, DC temple? Do wealthier stakes have a better time with Trek? The “mission mom” is more.
EP 581 – Do Not Trifle with Sariah Wilson
May 3, 2022
What’s up with McMansions around temples? Lazy writing in “Under the Banner of Heaven.” Pride at BYU graduation. Sariah forgets her own book!
EP 580 – Under the Banner of Idaho
April 26, 2022
How will Latter-day Saints feel about “Under the Banner of Heaven”? Orrin Hatch dies. Tabernacle Choir starts a cruise. Julie Stoffer returns.
EP 579 – Holy Fetch, the Washington D.C. Temple Open House Is Actually Happening
April 19, 2022
Washington, DC’s temple is finally open to the public, President Nelson is super old, and can LDS kids do “Fiddler on the Roof” justice?
EP 578 – Adam Jortner, “No Place for Saints”
April 12, 2022
How can democracy fail religious freedom? Professor Adam Jortner joins us to discuss how 1830s America denied Latter-day Saints their rights.
EP 577 – General Conference Recap, April 2022
April 4, 2022
Our all-star squad gets into all things General Conference – favorite talks, key insights, questions, and news.
EP 576 – We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Reflecting Pool
March 29, 2022
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Temple Predictions – April 2022
March 26, 2022
Every six months, we get some right and some wrong, but we have a great time doing it. Let us predict general conference temple announcements.
EP 574 – The Last Moroni
March 22, 2022
Is God’s love “unconditional”? Counting down the remaining temples with a Moroni statue. Liahona articles need authors!
EP 573 – But What About Heavenly Mother?
March 15, 2022
Rumors abound about a crackdown on extra-doctrinal discussions surrounding Heavenly Mother.
EP 572 – Membership Has Its Privileges
March 8, 2022
Latter-day Saints step up their aid to Ukrainians, LDS Living overlooks the best thing about Church membership, temple updates, and more!
EP 571 – Slava Ukraini!
March 1, 2022
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already directly affected millions of people, among them are Latter-day Saints.
EP 570 – So I Guess COVID Is Over?
February 22, 2022
Hailey Smith is here to talk COVID guidelines, Brad Wilcox, BYU news, new Tabernacle Choir initiatives, and affordable housing.
EP 569 – Brad Wilcox and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
February 16, 2022
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EP 568 – How Should Local Leaders Counsel LGBTQ+ Members? | An Interview with Tyler Lefevor and Sam Skidmore
February 8, 2022
New research shows us how local LDS leaders can improve the way they counsel with LGBTQ+ members and help them find their path.
EP 567 – Disclaimer
February 1, 2022
Some older Church materials now remind users that the teachings may reflect an earlier time. Deseret News profiles Jon McNaughton.
EP 566 – Willard, in the Observatory, with the Candlestick
January 25, 2022
An amateur documentary alleges Joseph Smith’s death was an inside job, missionaries pulled from Ukraine, BYU investigated over IX violations
EP 565 – So I Married a Mormon Axe Murderer
January 18, 2022
BYU updates its protest policy, 4 years of President Nelson, David Archuleta gets real about his struggles, COVID rears its ugly head
EP 564 – Can LGBTQ+ Latter-day Saints Date?
January 11, 2022
Where does one cross “the line” as a queer Latter-day Saint? Also, how do you know if you have inappropriate romantic feelings for your bishop?
EP 563 – Farewell, Dri Lux?
January 4, 2022
It might be the end for a beloved line of temple garments. Latter-day Saints rally to help those affected by disaster. Harry Reid dies.
EP 562 – Are Latter-day Saints Losing Their Religious Identity?
December 28, 2021
As we dial back on Church programming, is political tribalism filling the void?
EP 561 – He Used the F Word
December 20, 2021
Play your trombone at Church! Don’t be a jerk on social media! Scandal at USU. Charges brought against Idaho sheriff.
EP 560 – I Need to Brush Up on My Mesa Architecture
December 14, 2021
Should Santa be at the ward Christmas party? What the new Mesa temple means for gentrification; Jeff Flake swears in on a quad.
EP 559 – Which Welfare Is Better?
December 6, 2021
Tiffany provides first-hand insight into how welfare works in Utah, what is unique, and what is similar to elsewhere.
EP 558 – In Memoriam: The Provo Utah Temple
November 30, 2021
Provo’s landmark temple gets more than a facelift; how to manage a congregation in a COVID world; David Archuleta on being LGBTQ; capitalism!
EP 557 – Genetically a Larsen
November 23, 2021
Devin drops a bomb on his family history; temple recommends go digital(ish); “Saints” to feature Europeans; Light the World with Love starts!
EP 556 – How Open Should You Be with Past Sins?
November 16, 2021
Can being more public about private struggles help others?
EP 555 – The Global Garment Shortage!
November 9, 2021
Tiffany is told there are limits to how many garments one can purchase, Kyrsten Sinema fashion choices, Latter-day Saints on reality TV
EP 554 – Ask a Pharisee
November 2, 2021
The Giving Machines return, first new temples in the pandemic, are Latter-day Saint women better off now than 6 years ago?
EP 553 – Garrett the Plant Daddy
October 27, 2021
Jared visits the Pocatello Idaho Temple, how to respond to disappointing mission calls, loving and understanding Muslims, and masks for Halloween!
EP 552 – The Word “Mormon”
October 19, 2021
What does “Mormon” really mean? The Latter-day Saint Matchmaker is super expensive! The Bachelor goes to the temple!
EP 551 – And They Straightaway Left Their NordicTracks
October 13, 2021
Elder Gary E. Stevenson was granted a special exception to serve on the board of a company about to go public. He could become a billionaire.
EP 550 – General Conference Recap | October 2021
October 4, 2021
We loved General Conference and we hope you did, too. Let’s talk about the weekend!
Latter-day Saint Temple Predictions – October 2021
September 28, 2021
After a massive 20 new temples announced in April, where on earth could the next batch go?