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Steve was a sixth-generation Mormon who spent decades believing that faith, obedience, and prayer could change the deepest parts of who he was. For 35 years, he tried to live a life shaped by expectation, fear, and devotion—while quietly struggling with his identity.

Everything changed after 9/11, when a moment of global shock triggered a personal crisis of belief. What followed was a rapid unraveling of every foundational assumption Steve had about the Church, his faith, and his future. In just a few hours of research, he says the entire system he had built his life on collapsed.

This is Steve’s story of leaving Mormonism, rebuilding his life from the ground up, and ultimately finding peace, family, and love outside the Church. Today, he is married to his husband, co-parents a blended family of six children, and describes a life that is happier and more authentic than he ever thought possible.

Steve’s journey includes his involvement in controversial LDS-era “reparative therapy” culture, his divorce and rebuilding of relationships, and his eventual transition into a life he describes as free from fear and religious constraint.

He concludes with a simple statement:

“My name is Steve, and I’m an Ex Mormon.”

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Can Mormonism and historic Christianity truly be considered the same faith?

In this episode, we examine an article by Eric Johnson of Mormonism Research Ministry (MRM) that presents seven challenging questions for Latter-day Saints. Topics include the Great Apostasy, the nature of God, premortal existence, exaltation and becoming gods, salvation by grace, temple ordinances, and baptism for the dead.

Whether you agree or disagree with MRM's conclusions, these questions highlight some of the most significant theological differences between The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and traditional Evangelical Christianity.

Article discussed in this video:

https://mrm.org/7-questions

Topics covered:

• The Great Apostasy and Restoration

• Does God the Father have a physical body?

• Are all people literally spirit children of God?

• Can humans become gods?

• Grace vs. works in salvation

• Temple ordinances and exaltation

• Baptism for the dead

What do you think—are these differences fundamental, or can Mormonism still be considered a Christian faith tradition?

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In this video, Lexy shares her personal story of growing up in the Mormon Church and the experiences, questions, and discoveries that ultimately led her to leave. Whether you're a current member, former member, questioning your beliefs, or simply curious about Mormonism, this is an honest and thoughtful discussion about faith, identity, and personal growth.

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The ultimate supercut is here.

In this compilation, we break down the full Bricks & Minifigs Mormon scandal, including the controversy, public reactions, social media fallout, community responses, and the broader conversations that followed within Mormon and ex-Mormon circles.

This supercut combines coverage, commentary, analysis, and reactions into one complete video so viewers can follow the story from beginning to end without having to jump between multiple episodes.

Whether you're hearing about this controversy for the first time or want a complete recap of everything that happened, this video brings together all the key moments in one place.

Topics Covered:

The origins of the controversy

Public statements and responses

Community backlash and support

Mormon social media reactions

Ex-Mormon commentary

What happened next

Lessons and takeaways

What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

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Welcome back to another Throwback Thursday episode of Mormon News Roundup! In this special highlight reel, I’m revisiting episode 108 where I cohosted an entire show with the one and only Backyard Professor — Kerry Shirts.

Full Episode: https://youtu.be/4b7VUrsfffU

Kerry is one of the most recognizable voices in the Ex-Mormon and spiritual discussion space on YouTube, known for his deep dives into Mormon history, theology, philosophy, and the bigger questions surrounding spirituality after faith transitions.

In these highlights, we get into:

• Mormonism and spiritual deconstruction

• Thought-provoking commentary on LDS truth claims

• Personal insights and analysis from Backyard Professor

• Some of the most entertaining and engaging moments from the full episode

The full conversation is absolutely worth watching, but I pulled together some of the strongest clips and moments for this condensed version.

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Morgan and Jared Higdon from My Spiritual Life sit down for a fun and insightful Exmormon reaction to the hit Broadway musical The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon.We watch, laugh, and break down some of the most iconic (and controversial) moments from the show, discussing how it hits differently through an ex-LDS lens. From satire and shock humor to deeper reflections on faith transitions, this episode blends comedy with real conversation about religion, culture, and post-Mormon identity.Whether you’re exmormon, nuanced, or just curious about how this musical portrays missionary life and church culture, this reaction brings honest commentary and plenty of laughs.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Exmormon reactions, interviews, and deep dives on faith, culture, and media.Original Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIF84_ZPLkw&t=2sPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we take a deep dive into one of the most dramatic LDS purity culture talks imaginable as former Sunday School General President Tad R. Callister delivers a fire-and-brimstone sermon about Satan, prayer, scripture study, morality, and “spiritual offense.”

But this time, every major claim gets challenged in real time with rational skepticism, secular humanism, evidence-based thinking, and a heavy dose of satire.

Topics include:

• “Satan” as an unfalsifiable explanation for human behavior

• Whether thoughts are actually voluntary

• Prayer as a pathway to truth

• Mormon purity culture and perfectionism

• Scripture study vs evidence-based inquiry

• The LDS obsession with marriage and reproduction

• Young Earth creationism and pseudoscience

• SEC scandal hypocrisy

• Objective morality claims without evidence

• The illusionary truth effect and religious repetition

• Why rational skepticism beats metaphysical assertion

Featuring commentary on:

• “Wickedness never was happiness”

• “Pray always that ye may conquer Satan”

• “Spiritual armor”

• “Morally clean living”

• Repentance culture

• Temple worthiness narratives

• LDS groupthink and authority structures

If you enjoy sharp satire, skeptical analysis, and unapologetic critique of Mormon truth claims, this one is for you.

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I spent hours joining random TikTok Lives just to ask them one simple question: "Are you Mormon?" ...The results were absolute chaos. 💀Welcome to the ultimate supercut of what happens when you catch people completely off guard on livestream. From pure confusion ("Wait, what?") and absolute offense ("Get a life!"), to the people who just straight-up laughed in my face—we got it all.Watch until the very end to see the only person in the entire video who actually admitted to being Mormon!If this gave you a laugh, make sure to smash that Like button, Subscribe for more social experiments, and drop a comment below letting me know which reaction was your favorite!Original Video: https://tinyurl.com/2s359td6Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this new Visibly Unseen teaser, Rene Steelman discusses the cultural impact of recent LDS garment shifts and what they may signal about the future of Mormonism.

How are younger members reacting differently than Baby Boomers?

Why do garment changes feel symbolic to so many lifelong members?

And what happens when a practice once treated as sacred and unchangeable suddenly evolves?

Rene shares her perspective as a Boomer watching the LDS Church adapt to modern pressures, changing social expectations, and a younger generation that increasingly views Mormonism through a very different lens.

This is a preview clip from a larger upcoming conversation exploring faith, identity, tradition, and change inside modern Mormonism.

#Mormonism #LDS #TempleGarments #ExMormon #FaithCrisis #MormonNews #LDSChurch #VisiblyUnseen #religionmongering

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In this episode, an ex-Mormon responds directly to questions from believing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about why they chose to leave.We talk honestly about faith, doubt, personal experience, and the process of deconstruction—without avoiding the hard topics. Whether you're a believing member, a former member, or simply curious about different perspectives, this conversation is meant to open up thoughtful dialogue.This is not about attacking belief—it’s about sharing lived experience and answering the questions people are often afraid to ask out loud.👉 Watch more from this series:🔗 Faith Crisis Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=FAITHCRISISConnect with Payton: Instagram: @paytonlhawsTikTok: @paytonhaws99Pinterest: @haws0123LikeToKnowIt: @paytonlhaws💌 Send mail:Payton HawsP.O. Box 946Washington, UT 84780Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.