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.

8 Passengers Ruby Franke and "Therapist" Jodi Hildebrandt Arrested - The Mormon Angle | Ep. 1805
Join John Dehlin and YouTubers Jordan and McKay (@jordanmckay) to discuss the recent arrest of Mormon YouTube Mom Ruby Franke of "8 Passengers" fame and Mormon therapist Jodi Hildebrandt on child abuse charges. We will be discussing the h
Episode 1805 · September 2, 2023

Unmasking Mormon Church Charity Claims - Widow's Mite Report Pt. 3 | Ep. 1789
John Dehlin is joined by guests Spencer Anderson, Radio Free Mormon, and Rebecca Bibliotheca to go over the latest Widow’s Mite Report shedding light on the financial practices and transparency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa
Episode 1789 · July 21, 2023

Mormon Church Involved in Supreme Court LGBTQ+ Discrimination Case | Ep. 1781
Today, we will be discussing a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits businesses to discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. There have been allegations that the case was based on a fabricated document. The Alliance Defending Freedom, a
Episode 1781 · July 1, 2023

Gay Mormon Rescue? Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty | Ep. 1721
Please join us for a panel discussion regarding a recent two-day LDS multi-Stake training in Canada focused on understanding LGBTQ members -- led by faithful gay Mormon podcasters Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty (hosts of "Questions From the
Episode 1721 · January 26, 2023

Mormon Church Supports Same-Sex Marriage? | Ep. 1694
Join us for a discussion on the Mormon Church coming out "in support" of the Respect for Marriage Act, which many Mormons are mistakenly interpreting as support for LGBTQ people, and for same-sex marriage.
Episode 1694 · November 19, 2022

Boy Scout Sex Abuse and the Mormon Church with Attorney Tim Kosnoff | Ep. 1640
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Sexual Assault, Rape, Child Abuse
Episode 1640 · August 12, 2022

The Mormon Church Abuse Hot Line with Attorney Tim Kosnoff | Ep. 1639
Join John and Gerardo as they interview attorney Tim Kosnoff about the history and evolution of the Mormon church abuse hotline. This hotline has resurfaced recently in the news in response to an Associated Press news story about the Mormo
Episode 1639 · August 12, 2022

The Mormon Sex Abuse AP Article and The Church's Response | Ep. 1638
TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of Sexual Assault, Rape, Child Abuse, Suicide
Episode 1638 · August 11, 2022

Marc Oslund’s Excommunication and BYU Soaking? - Mormon Stories 1490
Today we discuss Marc Oslund's excommunication, along with recent national coverage of the practice of "soaking" or "docking" by BYU students.
Episode 1490 · October 6, 2021

Mormon Church Admits Massive Boy Scout Sexual Abuse in $250M Settlement | Ep. 1479
Carah and John discuss a recent announcement that the Mormon Church has agreed to pay a $250 million settlement in all current and future sexual abuse claims related to the Boy Scouts program.
Episode 1479 · September 16, 2021

MormonLeaks Uncovers LDS Investment Portfolio | Ep. 937
John Dehlin, Ryan McKnight, Sean Carter, and John Hamer discuss:
Episode 937 · June 1, 2018