Mormon Land podcast interviews historian Matthew Bowman about the theological foundations and cultural impact of the LDS Church's intensified opposition to gambling, including sports betting. Bowman explores why church leaders have amplified anti-gambling messages in recent conference addresses.

The discussion examines how Mormon theology frames gambling as both spiritually dangerous and contrary to principles of honest labor and stewardship. Bowman analyzes whether the church's stance will effectively curb member participation as online betting proliferates.

The episode aired following general conference talks that specifically warned against sports betting and prediction markets, marking one of the church's strongest recent statements on the issue.