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Podcast questions lack of Church announcement after missionary deaths in Africa
The Mormonish Podcast questioned why the LDS Church has not issued official statements about recent deaths of two missionaries serving in Africa, according to a segment from the podcast's newscast. Hosts Rebecca Bibliotheca, Bill Reel, and Radio Free Mormon discussed the apparent silence and what it may signal about institutional transparency.
September 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast
Creator shares story of protesting Mormon temple, then joining the Church
A YouTuber is launching a series about how he nearly organized a protest outside a Latter-day Saint temple and then joined the Church seven months later, according to the first episode posted by Dennis Schleicher. The video, titled "I Almost Protested a Mormon Temple… Then I Joined the Church | Chapter 1," introduces his conversion story from antagonist to believer.
September 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via YouTube / Dennis Schleicher · 2 sources
Christofferson revives contested language in San Diego Temple rededication
Elder D. Todd Christofferson used language in the San Diego California Temple rededication that the Church had previously moved away from, according to a YouTube news recap by the Generally Unquotable channel. The video notes the word choice surprised observers who track shifts in Church terminology and rhetoric.
September 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via YouTube / Generally Unquotable
Why Mormonism works as horror genre, historian explains
Historian Benjamin Park examines why Mormonism translates surprisingly well to horror film and fiction in a new video analysis. The 44-hour-old video has drawn over 9,000 views and 73 comments on his YouTube channel.
September 11, 2026 at 3:34 AM MT · via YouTube / Benjamin Park, Historian
LDS apostle's statement on apologies draws ironic attention in newscast
An LDS apostle's recent statement that "real men apologize" drew attention on the Mormon Discussion Inc. newscast for what the hosts characterized as unintentional irony. The video, with modest view velocity (389 per hour), examines the apostle's remarks in the context of institutional unwillingness to apologize for historical controversies.
September 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Discussion Inc.
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.
September 8, 2026 at 3:12 AM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast · 2 sources
Podcast examines LDS Church growth patterns over 25 years
A YouTube episode examines Latter-day Saint Church growth patterns over the past 25 years, analyzing membership trends, retention, and geographic shifts. The video breaks down official Church statistics and independent demographic research to assess the real story behind reported growth numbers.
September 7, 2026 at 3:25 AM MT · via YouTube
Creator responds to Church's takedown of his critical video
A YouTube creator says a video critical of the LDS Church was targeted for removal, calling it "The Video the Mormon Church Didn't Want You To See" in a follow-up that has drawn 72,000 views in 24 hours. The creator, who runs the channel Crispy's Tavern, describes the takedown attempt and warns viewers not to harass anyone involved.
September 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Crispy's Tavern: Tales and Tea · 9 sources
Historian examines Mormon folklore connecting Cain to Bigfoot
Historian Benjamin Park traces the Mormon legend that Cain — the biblical figure cursed to wander the earth — became Bigfoot, examining how the story evolved from apostle David W. Patten's reported 19th-century encounter. The 12,500-view video explores Mormon folklore, race, and theology.
September 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Benjamin Park, Historian
Video examines Church's master-planned community developments across U.S.
The Religion Business examines the LDS Church's master-planned community developments in a video analyzing the Church's 2.4 million acres of U.S. land holdings. The video focuses on large-scale residential projects in Colorado and Florida.
September 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via YouTube / The Religion Business
Charlie Bird pulls back from sharing fatherhood journey after hateful messages
LGBTQ advocate Charlie Bird said he is pulling back from publicly sharing his journey to fatherhood after receiving horrific messages about his future family, according to today's Mormon News episode on Mormon Stories Podcast.
September 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast
Video examines Church abuse hotline and legal response to victim advocates
A YouTube video from We Are The People Utah features Jason and Alexia Preston with Tom Stallings discussing the Michael Jensen abuse case and allegations that LDS Church leaders failed to protect children from a known threat. The video, drawing 7,311 views in 44 hours, examines the Church's abuse hotline and legal actions against advocates.
September 4, 2026 at 3:05 AM MT · via YouTube / We Are The People Utah · 7 sources