Mormon scholar's Joe Rogan appearance draws faithful backlash
October 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM MT · via YouTube / Mormonish Podcast · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The Mormonish Podcast examines Mormon backlash to Dan McClellan's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where the Latter-day Saint biblical scholar spent more than two hours discussing scripture and Mormon topics on one of the world's largest platforms.
The analysis video has drawn 10,350 views in 41 hours and 40 comments. McClellan's academic approach to the Bible and Mormon history on the podcast has generated debate in Church communities.
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