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Bishop's wife defends youth chastity interviews; commenters push back

November 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A bishop's wife attempts to normalize one-on-one interviews between bishops and youth about sexual topics in a video that has drawn 4,535 views in nine hours and 57 comments, most critical. The Mormonish Podcast channel reports the video's comment section shows strong opposition to the practice, with viewers calling the interviews inappropriate.

The Church discontinued one-on-one youth interviews without a parent or other adult present in 2018, making the defense of the older practice notable. Critics have long argued such interviews create opportunities for grooming and boundary violations, while defenders say they are a routine part of pastoral care.

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