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.
Mormon Church Loses Fairview Texas Temple Battle, Threatens to Sue Small Town | Ep. 1927
Today we are joined with Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy (both of Mormonish Podcast) to discuss the breaking news over the proposed Mormon temple in Fairview, Texas. Those of the town council and the residents who oppose the temple on
Episode 1927 · August 9, 2024
Chad Daybell Guilty Verdict - Mormons React w/ Lori Vallow's Cousin Megan Conner | Ep. 1902
In a gripping interview, Megan Conner unpacks the chilling details surrounding Chad Daybell's guilty verdict for murdering his wife and children, tying it to the dangerous offshoots of Mormon teachings. With raw emotion, Conner condemns the
Episode 1902 · May 30, 2024
Mormon Lesbian Purge? | Ep. 1897
Join us today as we discuss the shocking wave of excommunications hitting at least five married lesbian couples in the Mormon Church across the US. These events stand in stark contrast to what we thought was a hopeful shift in welcoming LGB
Episode 1897 · May 13, 2024
Mormons Respond to Kevin Franke's Police Interview & Jodi Hildebrandt | Ep. 1896
John Dehlin is joined by Natasha Helfer and Janae Thompson to discuss and react to Kevin Franke's second police interview in the controversial child ab*se case surrounding his former wife, Ruby Franke, and their LDS therapist, Jodi Hildebra
Episode 1896 · May 10, 2024
Mormons REACT to Chad Daybell's Explosive Trial Defense w/ @HiddenTrueCrime | Ep. 1889
In a shocking true crime saga intertwined with Mormonism, Chad Daybell's defense team attempts to portray his beliefs as mainstream LDS teachings, sparking outrage as they seemingly blame the church for his alleged heinous acts. Prosecutors
Episode 1889 · April 19, 2024
Mormons Explain Ruby Franke's Journal - w/ Julie Louise @julielouise1975 | Ep. 1883
In today's episode, we are diving into some of the most shocking Mormon-themed entries from Ruby Franke's journal with the well-known true crime and news TikTokker, Julie Louise. Gerardo and John will break down the journal's themes, lookin
Episode 1883 · April 3, 2024
David Archuleta's Hell Together, Women and Garments, Vegas Temple Payoffs [Newscast: 015] | Ep. 1882
In this week's program, we take a look at the return to past instruction on the Mormon Undergarment as the new status quo and take a look at the aftermath of the Church's misstep on female Power & Authority. The newest creation of David Ar
Episode 1882 · April 1, 2024
Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison w/ @HiddenTrueCrime | Ep. 1869
Breaking News - Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Sentenced to Prison. Today we are joined by Lauren Mathias of @HiddenTrueCrime podcast.
Episode 1869 · February 20, 2024
Jubilee's “Mormons vs Ex-Mormons” on Middle Ground - Ex-Mormon Cast Reacts | Ep. 1863
Join John Dehlin, Jillian Orr, Liz and Dillan for clips and behind-the-scenes commentary on the Jubilee channel’s “Mormons vs Ex-Mormons” episode. We think you’ll get fired up with us as we highlight the most infuriating logical fallacies a
Episode 1863 · February 6, 2024
Why I Resigned as a Mormon Bishop - Nick and Amanda Jones | Ep. 1861
A few weeks ago, Mormon Bishop Nick Jones (Mississippi) took the LDS church by storm by resigning his position as bishop from the pulpit (with the video being subsequently shared on TikTok and YouTube).
Episode 1861 · February 1, 2024
Latter-Dazed And Confused - The Mormon NewsCast 007 | Ep. 1860
On tonight's Mormon Newscast program, we take a look at the mixed messages that Conservatives among the faith are struggling with around homosexuality and those who are Transgender. Including the perspectives on Doctrine that some conserva
Episode 1860 · January 29, 2024
Mormon Church Hires LGBT Ally as Head Spokesman | The Mormon Newscast 005 | Ep. 1853
This week we tackle the polarizing news that the Mormon church has hired an LGBTQ ally, the Church makes a brewing company change the name of a beer, Chad Daybell's legal counsel withdraws due to lack of funds, and new criminal allegations
Episode 1853 · January 15, 2024