Church Requires Children and Youth Leaders in California to Undergo Background Checks and Fingerprinting
July 5, 2022
Youth leaders in California must comply with a new law requiring fingerprinting and background checks.
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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?
Kyiv Ukraine Temple Closes following Russian Invasion
February 25, 2022
The last temple to reopen during COVID has closed because of Russian aggression.
EP 547 – Constitution Day & Religion in Public Life | Eleesha Tucker of the Utah 3Rs Project
September 14, 2021
Latter-day Saints can do more to recognize Constitution Day and embrace religion in the public sphere. The Utah 3Rs project makes it happen.
EP 533 – Project Elect: Involving LDS Women in Public Service
June 7, 2021
How do we get more Latter-day Saint women involved in public service? That’s the mission of Project Elect. We interview two of their founders.
EP 528 – Congressman Ben McAdams
May 3, 2021
Ben McAdams represented Utah’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He’s a Latter-day Saint and a Democrat. Hear his story.
Enjoy These Photos of Bernie Sanders in Front of Prominent Latter-day Saint Locations
January 21, 2021
The internet’s favorite meme of Bernie Sanders meets Latter-day Saint culture.
If Any of You Lack Wisdom
January 18, 2021
I was intrigued by the cult of Trumpism, so I did what we’re told to do: studied and sought truth.
EP 511 – Moroni Lives!
January 12, 2021
Let’s talk about the Capitol riot and bad cosplay. Also, affinity fraud in Utah, gender pay gaps in religious countries, and COVID!
EP 507 – A Quiet December
December 15, 2020
The Church congratulates Joe Biden on his Electoral College victory and the Latter-day Saint internet LOSES ITS MIND.
The Church Has Yet to Congratulate President-Elect Biden
November 30, 2020
The First Presidency has formally congratulated previous election winners, so what is the holdup with congratulating Joe Biden?
EP 502 – Jack Latter-day Saints
November 10, 2020
How did Latter-day Saints perform in the U.S. election? BYU Pathways grows. Real Housewives of Salt Lake City aren’t so Mormon, it seems!
EP 501 – Evan McMullin on Saving the Republic
November 1, 2020
He ran for president as a conservative alternative to Trump in 2016, now Evan McMullin wants Latter-day Saints to vote for Joe Biden.
EP 497 – October 2020 General Conference Recap
October 5, 2020
Join our all-star panel as we recap the best General Conference in recent memory.
EP 491 – To Trump or Not to Trump
August 25, 2020
Latter-day Saints for Trump. Latter-day Saints for Joe. The Mormon vote suddenly matters much more than it did in elections past.
A Call to Rescue: Operation Underground Railroad Ambassadors
August 25, 2020
Human trafficking is the 3rd largest international crime, behind illegal drugs and arms trafficking. Operation Underground Railraod aims to stop that.
EP 465 – Devin Thorpe for Congress
March 3, 2020
Surprising us all, our own host Devin Thorpe is running for Congress! Coronavirus cancels part of General Conference. How to make the sacrament cleaner.
EP 446 – The Misadventures of Pierre Delecto
October 22, 2019
Mitt Romney’s alias is everything, but that fun news shouldn’t overshadow an important discussion on conversion therapy.
EP 439 – Ezra Taft Benson and the Mormon Right w/ Matt Harris
September 9, 2019
Dr. Matt Harris discusses the new book “Thunder from the Right: Ezra Taft Benson in Mormonism and Politics” and how Benson transformed Mormon conservatism.
Majority of US Latter-day Saints Approve of Donald Trump, Poll Finds
March 20, 2019
But the polarizing president sees an enormous drop in support from Latter-day Saint women.
Mormon Church Condemns Forced Separation of Families, Calls for Compassion
June 18, 2018
At long last the Church speaks, and its counsel falls in line with the notion of family first.
First Presidency (We Think?) Opposes Utah Medical Marijuana Initiative
April 11, 2018
Sounding off on Utah’s medical marijuana ballot initiative for the first time in nearly a year, the First Presidency defers to the Utah Medical Association in cautioning against legalization.
Mormon Church Leader Russell M. Nelson, Alluding to Inadequate Legislation, Says Guns “Go to People Who Shouldn’t Have Them”
February 23, 2018
Speaking directly, the Mormon leader did not make a specific call for certain legislation, but made it clear additional forms of gun control are necessary.
*UPDATE* Charlottesville, Mormons, and the Call to Stand for Justice
August 14, 2017
In the wake of racially charged violence and death in Charlottesville, Mormons—and their Church—can and should do more to combat racism.
Mormon Church Rebuffs Utah Medical Marijuana Push
June 28, 2017
But the reasons for preaching caution are not as based in morality as you might think.
Let’s Stop Shaming Elaine S. Dalton
March 2, 2017
The former Young Women General President came under fire for allegedly assuming Women’s March participants lacked virtue.
Remember the Controversy When the Mormon Church Purchased a Salt Lake City Street? It’s Happening Again – in Manti
February 2, 2017
Manti says it’s a good deal. Free speech advocates condemn plans to privatize a local road.
Newest “Reply All” Podcast about Mormonism in Today’s Internet World
February 24, 2016
A podcast about the Internet discusses how the interwebs have shaped Mormonism over the past few years.
Episode #302 – Let My Refugees Go
November 19, 2015
Since the terrible ISIS attacks in Paris, loads of Mormons are shockingly against Syrian refugees being resettled in the United States. What gives?
How Can Latter-day Saints Help Refugees?
November 4, 2015
With on going refugee crises throughout the world, Mormons have been counseled to help refugees. Here’s how.
Dear Media, I Expect News for Every Advocacy Job Planned Parenthood Fills, Not Just Kate Kelly
September 18, 2015
Kate Kelly joining Planned Parenthood is the least news of news in the recent history of news.
Every Mormon Should Vote for Ben Carson
August 15, 2015
Forget everything you know about all candidates and parties. Ben Carson deserves the vote of every Mormon on earth.
Wanna See the Religious Affiliations of the US Congress? Mormons Own Utah and Idaho
February 10, 2015
The Washington Post releases a great map that shows the religious affiliation of each member of the House, including a bevy of Mormons!
Mormon Leaders Stress Basic Protections for All, Including Religious People
January 27, 2015
Mormon leaders discuss ways to provide equal rights to all while maintaining religious freedoms for everyone.
Mormon Newsroom Announces Mysterious Press Conference
January 27, 2015
In a cryptic tweet early this morning, the Mormon Newsroom has announced a news conference with “Church leaders” to be held this morning. Stay tuned.
Watch Mitt Romney “Slow Jam the News” with Jimmy Fallon
January 25, 2014
Mitt Romney visited “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” to “Slow Jam the News.” The result is Mitt Romney being Mitt Romney, while the Roots have fun with him.
Episode #201 – Race and the Priesthood
December 11, 2013
Race and the priesthood are addressed head-on at LDS.org. We discuss racism in the Church’s past and the Church’s response. Also, the Brazilian Wizard! LDS!
Wealth Inequality – A Latter-day Saint Issue? Watch this Video.
November 22, 2013
How concerned should Latter-day Saints be about wealth inequality? Watch this video and find out!
A Response to Joni Hilton’s “Are You a Liberal Mormon?”
October 31, 2013
Hi, Joni Hilton. I’m a liberal Mormon and I actually totally love the Church and live by the teachings of the Gospel. I take issue with your recent article.
Episode #160 – Wiggle Ears and Walk Out
February 27, 2013
A state president gets a little too political from the pulpit. Have Mormon politics crossed the line? Jon Huntsman opts for same-sex marriage. We YouTube!