Mormon News Podcast
A weekly run through the news of the Mormon world, hosted by John Dehlin and Meggan Hayes and produced by Mormon Stories Podcast. 59 episodes — every one with show notes and a searchable transcript.
David Archuleta’s Mormon Story | Ep. 2114
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with David Archuleta to discuss his new memoir, Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself. David opens up about his life inside of Mormonism, his rise to fame on American Idol, his miss
Episode 2114 · February 17, 2026
Elizabeth Smart's “Mormon” Kidnapping | Ep. 2109
A new Netflix documentary on the 2002 kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City by Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee (all Mormons) has been released. To what extent was this kidnapping influenced by Joseph Smith and/or Mormonism?
Episode 2109 · February 4, 2026
The Future of Mormonism (2025 Edition) w/ Roger Hendrix | Ep. 2098
Please join us for a live episode with Roger Hendrix - one of the highest ranking Latter-day Saints ever interviewed on Mormon Stories Podcast. Roger served as CES Director, Bishop, Stake Presidency Member, Mission President, and served for
Episode 2098 · December 22, 2025
Mormons React to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 Pt. 1 | Ep. 2088
Welcome back to our deep-dive coverage of Secret lives of Mormon Wives!
Episode 2088 · November 25, 2025
Tim Ballard vs. the Mormon "Deep Church" w/ Carah Burrell! | Ep. 2082
In this explosive deep-dive, John Dehlin and Carah Burrell unpack the shocking rise, fall, and reinvention of Tim Ballard, the founder of Operation Underground Railroad and former ally of the LDS Church, as well as the self-styled hero of t
Episode 2082 · November 10, 2025
Four (or Five) Types of Mormons? - Are LDS Church Members Secularizing? | Ep. 2074
In this episode of Mormon Stories, we explore a fascinating question: Are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) becoming more secular?
Episode 2074 · October 21, 2025
LDS Church Announces New Prophet and 1st Presidency - Dallin Oaks, Henry Eyring, Todd Christofferson
Today, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new Prophet and First Presidency. Following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson, senior apostle Dallin H. Oaks has been called as the next Prophet and President of th
October 14, 2025
Are "Anti-Mormons" or Mark Driscoll Responsible for Charlie Kirk & Michigan LDS Killings? | Ep. 2068
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) has been in the news lately in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the murderous attack on an LDS chapel in Michigan. As Americans have rushed to find the "cause"
Episode 2068 · October 5, 2025
Soft Swinging Mormons on Ketamine? - ExMormons React to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives S2 | Ep. 2021
Join Natasha Helfer, Chelsea Homer, and Alyssa Witbeck as we review Episodes 1-4 of Season 2 of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives...where we answer the questions: What is Mormon soft swinging, and is that really a thing?
Episode 2021 · May 19, 2025
Mormon Women ECSTATIC about Garments Change | Ep. 2010
After nearly two centuries of strict modesty standards, the Mormon Church has made a historic change—women’s garments now allow for exposed shoulders. In this in-depth panel, Mormon women unpack the significance of this shift. From the garm
Episode 2010 · April 11, 2025
New Transgender Policy Shocks Mormons | Ep. 1932
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently released new policies surrounding transgender members of the church. It has taken the news and social media by storm! Among other things, the new policies include a measure to annotat
Episode 1932 · August 23, 2024
Why Mormon Women are OBSESSED with Plastic Surgery | Ep. 1931
A new study shows that religion usually leads to a more positive body image but Mormons in Utah are getting cosmetic surgeries at a rate 10% higher than the national average. What’s driving this trend? Today, we’re talking with Dr. Julie Ha
Episode 1931 · August 22, 2024