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Megachurch pastor discusses path to ministry before losing faith

The first episode of Dr. Todd Phillips' Mormon Stories interview explores his journey into evangelical ministry and megachurch leadership before his eventual loss of faith. Phillips describes searching for a fresh start as a new Christian and building a ministry that reached crowds of thousands.

The episode sets up the faith-transition story that continues in the second part, establishing Phillips' credentials as a committed believer before examining what caused him to leave. The format mirrors Mormon Stories' typical faith-crisis narrative structure.

September 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast · 2 sources

LDS Church
Researcher examines data on why Latter-day Saints leave the Church
via YouTube / Postmormon Postmortem · September 8, 2026
Temples
Nicaragua temple opens as 'workhorse' near iconic Salt Lake Temple
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 8, 2026
Joseph Smith
DNA researcher explores Native American connections to Book of Mormon claims
via Wheat and Tares · September 7, 2026
Politics
Arizona governor's race features two LDS candidates as members weigh loyalty
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 7, 2026
Influencers
Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed for 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 6
via IMDb · September 6, 2026
LDS Church
Faith communities urged to govern AI's role in spiritual guidance
via Public Square Magazine · September 7, 2026
Temples
Church announces new temple site in Queen Creek, Arizona
via queencreektribune.com · September 7, 2026

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LDS Church Caught Lying, Charlie Bird Breaking Point, Bishop Charged - Mormon News 9.4.26 | Ep. 2189

Episode 2189 · September 4, 2026 · with Meggan and John

On today’s episode of Mormon News, Meggan and John break down another busy week of headlines involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Continuing coverage of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, MomTok and the Latter-day Saint influencers who became reality television.

Taylor Frankie Paul confirmed for 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 6

Polygamy and the FLDS

The FLDS church, Warren Jeffs, Samuel Bateman and the prosecutions and survivor accounts coming out of fundamentalist Mormon communities.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of child abuse in Arizona

Money and the Mormon world

Ensign Peak, tithing and the Church's investment arm — plus Nu Skin, doTERRA and the Utah companies built on Latter-day Saint culture.

Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of tithing fraud lawsuit

Abuse and accountability

Abuse cases connected to the Latter-day Saint world, the Church's helpline, clergy reporting law, and how institutions respond.

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of child abuse in Arizona

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LDS Church

Church implements Sunday schedule changes with third-hour classes
via ABC4 Utah · September 6, 2026
Federal appeals court upholds dismissal of tithing fraud lawsuit
via ABC4 Utah · September 5, 2026
Elder Renlund offers definition of 'real men' in Sunday School lesson
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 4, 2026

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Temples

New York Times reports on Salt Lake Temple reopening after renovation
via The New York Times · September 8, 2026
Utah Supreme Court enters Heber Valley temple zoning fight
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 5, 2026
1 million spaces claimed in 24 hours for Salt Lake Temple open house
via KUTV 2 · September 2, 2026

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Joseph Smith

Scholars examine Deseret Alphabet's spiritual and social goals
via Times and Seasons · September 6, 2026
Latter-day Saints turn to AI to create Book of Mormon films
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 6, 2026
Protestant scholar defends Joseph Smith against fraud claims
via YouTube · September 5, 2026

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Polygamy

Sentencing set for polygamous leader convicted of child abuse in Arizona
via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · September 6, 2026
Video compares Joseph Smith and Brigham Young's evasive polygamy answers
via YouTube / Dan Wees · September 3, 2026
Former FLDS member describes life in polygamous community
via The Irish Sun · September 3, 2026

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Politics

Tradwife author: sainting Charlie Kirk serves Christian patriarchy
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 4, 2026
Tyler Robinson will stand trial for murder of Utah politician Charlie Kirk
via upr.org · September 3, 2026
John Curtis emerges as Republican to watch in closely divided Senate
via Deseret News · September 3, 2026

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Sports

Freshman Glasker scores three TDs in BYU's 63-7 season-opening win
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 6, 2026
BYU-Notre Dame game seen as program's most important of 2026 season
via Deseret News · September 5, 2026
BYU expected to dominate outmatched Utah Tech in season opener
via KSL · September 4, 2026

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YouTube

Podcast examines LDS Church growth patterns over 25 years
via YouTube · September 7, 2026
Creator responds to Church's takedown of his critical video
via YouTube / Crispy's Tavern: Tales and Tea · September 5, 2026
Historian examines Mormon folklore connecting Cain to Bigfoot
via YouTube / Benjamin Park, Historian · September 5, 2026

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Influencers

ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season amid abuse allegations
via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · September 6, 2026
Whitney Leavitt discusses 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' season 5 plans
via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · September 5, 2026
Ex-Mormon creator examines Utah beauty standards and perfectionism
via YouTube / Alyssa Grenfell · September 5, 2026

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Child Abuse

Idaho doctor accused by 133 women pleaded guilty to abuse in 1996 Mormon case
via FLOODLIT · September 6, 2026
Former LDS bishop charged with child sexual abuse material possession after prostitution arrest
via ABC4 Utah · September 6, 2026
FLDS leader Samuel Bateman gets second sentence of 24 years in state case
via The Guardian · September 3, 2026

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Entertainment

Ex-Mormon author's novel follows two gay men joining group of quilting women
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 4, 2026
Rock musician became Tabernacle Choir organist after LDS conversion
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 4, 2026
Carol Lynn Pearson's 'Facing East' returns after 20 years
via Sunstone · September 4, 2026

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International

Church commemorates 125th anniversary in Japan
via Church Newsroom · September 8, 2026
Elder Soares meets with Mexican officials, journalists, and faith leaders
via Church Newsroom · September 7, 2026
Tongan missionary dies from illness while serving in Ghana
via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast · September 7, 2026

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Business

Appeals court upholds dismissal of second LDS tithing fraud lawsuit
via ABC4 Utah · September 4, 2026
Lawsuit over Church's massive Texas ranch development settled
via Chron · September 3, 2026
Intermountain Health unveils plans for new downtown LDS Hospital
via The Salt Lake Tribune · September 3, 2026

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Crime

Reality TV star reacts to Bateman's 24-year sentence
via ABC4 Utah · August 28, 2026
Twin brothers shot at Kearns church, one killed
via The Salt Lake Tribune · August 20, 2026
Man arrested in Kearns church funeral shooting
via The Salt Lake Tribune · August 18, 2026

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