Church sues Mormon Stories host Dehlin over 'Mormon' trademark
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sued Mormon Stories podcast host John Dehlin and his nonprofit in April 2026, alleging trademark infringement and claiming the podcast's branding could confuse listeners into thinking it's affiliated with the Church, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
The lawsuit followed the Church pressuring at least three other podcasts to drop "Mormon" from their branding. KUTV reports the suit includes trademark and copyright claims. Dehlin has filed a response arguing "Mormon belongs to the public," according to ABC4.
August 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM MT · via Salt Lake Tribune