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YouTube video argues Mormonism is becoming more Protestant
A YouTube video titled "The Protestantization of Mormonism" argues that the LDS Church is adopting doctrinal emphases, worship styles, and institutional practices more characteristic of evangelical Protestantism than its 19th-century foundations.
October 13, 2026 at 3:06 AM MT · via YouTube
Video argues 'infinite regress' is repeated LDS doctrine, not one-off claim
A video from Dr. Blythe's Lost Library argues that the LDS idea of "infinite regress" — the concept that God himself has a Father — was not a one-time statement in Joseph Smith's King Follett Discourse but a repeatedly taught doctrine, citing Smith's Sermon at the Grove and other sources.
October 13, 2026 at 1:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Dr. Blythe's Lost Library
LDS Bible scholar Dan McClellan appears on Joe Rogan podcast, dividing followers
Dan McClellan, a Latter-day Saint biblical scholar who has devoted his career to fighting religious misinformation, appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast despite previously calling it a platform for "misinformation" and "hateful ideologies." The appearance divided his social media following.
October 10, 2026 at 8:03 AM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · 4 sources
Tim Ballard posts four-hour YouTube video claiming church concealed abuse
Tim Ballard has posted a four-hour video on YouTube addressing his excommunication and allegations against him, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. The By Common Consent blog discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of Ballard's public statements while multiple lawsuits remain active.
October 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM MT · via By Common Consent · 5 sources
Ex-Mormon creator discusses losing identity through temple name
A Mormon Stories clip featuring creator Mariama discussing her temple name garnered 19,830 views in 26 hours. She describes feeling she was losing her identity when assigned a new name during temple ordinances. The short draws from a longer interview exploring faith transition and temple experience. The clip's engagement reflects ongoing ex-Mormon community interest in temple practices and identity questions.
October 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast
Evangelical pastor reviews LDS general conference talks for Christians
An evangelical pastor watched all eight hours of the October 2026 LDS general conference and selected talks he believes other evangelicals should watch, explaining points of agreement and theological divergence. The video has drawn 53,500 views in 29 hours.
October 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Hello Saints · 2 sources
Friendly Atheist: LDS lawyer's 'common sense' remark undermines trademark lawsuit
A YouTube video by the Friendly Atheist channel argues that an LDS Church attorney may have undermined the Church's trademark lawsuit against Mormon Stories Podcast during a hearing, when the lawyer said "common sense" tells people the podcast is not an official Church production. The Church's suit claims the name "Mormon Stories" could confuse listeners into thinking it is Church-sanctioned.
October 8, 2026 at 3:18 AM MT · via YouTube / Friendly Atheist
British ex-Mormon sues Marriott over Book of Mormon in hotel room
Amanda Barnett, a British ex-Mormon, is suing a U.K. Marriott hotel over the Book of Mormon placed in her nightstand, calling the text racist in a case that has drawn significant attention. Mormon Stories Podcast's latest episode explores her reasons for the lawsuit and her journey out of the church.
October 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast · 2 sources
Mormon influencer discusses alleged ritual abuse network on podcast
A believing Mormon creator appeared on Jake Shields' Fight Back Podcast claiming Utah has buried a ritual-abuse network for decades, discussing Gordon Bowen (referred to as "the Punisher" and "Mormon Epstein"), the leaked Glenn Pace memo documenting alleged abuse claims, and purported connections to prominent political figures.
October 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM MT · via YouTube / Jake Shields' Fight Back Podcast · 5 sources
Mormon News video: Nemo global coverage, lawsuit update, LDS birth rate decline
John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes covered three stories on the weekly Mormon News Podcast: LADbible's international coverage of Nemo the Mormon's excommunication, developments in the Church's trademark lawsuit against Mormon Stories, and demographic analysis of declining LDS birth rates.
October 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormon Stories Podcast · 6 sources
Utah archaeological find challenges Mormon pioneer narrative
The Silent Ruins channel examines an archaeological discovery in Utah that appears to contradict traditional accounts of Mormon pioneer settlement, drawing 58,000 views in 38 hours. The video explores what archaeologists unearthed and how the physical evidence compares with historical narratives of early Latter-day Saint settlers' daily lives and movements.
October 1, 2026 at 2:02 AM MT · via YouTube / The Silent Ruins
Grand Blanc stake president reflects on 'goodness and kindness' one year later
The stake president who led Grand Blanc, Michigan's LDS community through the September 28, 2025 attack reflects on the year of healing in a Church News video. Four people died and eight were injured when a man drove a truck into the chapel, set a fire, and began shooting during Sunday services.
September 30, 2026 at 3:14 AM MT · via YouTube / Church News · 13 sources