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. 66 episodes — every one with show notes and a searchable transcript.
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
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