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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re diving into a major update in the Wade Christofferson case. New details are out about how the LDS Church allegedly handled his membership, leadership callings, and decades of abuse reports. And what this says about the system itself. We’ll walk through the new timeline, the institutional decisions, and why so many feel the Church’s internal structure made futu...

Tonight’s Mormon Newscast opens with a heavy story making waves across the ex-Mormon and Mormon-watching world: the arrest of Apostle D. Todd Christofferson’s brother on federal child-abuse charges. We walk through what’s known, what’s confirmed, and what this means inside a culture where reputational control is everything. We’ll also cover the Church’s recent move to lower the missionary age for...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re jumping into Sunday School where the Come Follow Me finally lands on D&C 132, and the online reactions range from confused to downright chaotic. We also dig into what’s actually going on with the Giving Machines this year, and why the spin doesn’t match the data. The Church is touting 250 trucks of humanitarian aid, so we’ll walk through what that really m...

This week on the Mormon Newscast, we start with Tim Ballard, who’s now claiming the LDS Church has its own “deep state.” We break down what he actually said, why he’s saying it now, and how this keeps pushing the Church into a political storm it does not want. Next, we look at a disturbing case: another Latter-day Saint with a history of sexual abuse has been called to a high-level leadership posi...

This week on The Mormon Newscast, we kick things off with the story everyone’s talking about—Latter-day Saint women lining up in droves to snag the Church’s new sleeveless garments. For decades, complaints about the old design have simmered quietly, but this release sparked a full-blown “garment gold rush.” We’ll unpack what this says about control, modesty culture, and the changing face of Mormon...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re diving into a lineup that has the Mormon world buzzing. The LDS Church quietly rolled out changes to scripture headings and introductions, raising questions about what’s driving these edits and why transparency still feels optional. We’ll also unpack new data suggesting a steady decline in the percentage of Latter-day Saints paying full tithing, a shift with b...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast RFM and Bill Reel dive deep into the latest from inside and around the LDS Church. Watch as we explain the headlines, the subtext, and the stuff members aren’t supposed to talk about out loud. Our main story tonight is the recently announced new LDS Leadership and what they are already saying. Stories include: Church avoids Dallas misstep in newest video Is the LDS P...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: From prophetic succession to public scandal, we’re covering another week of seismic shifts inside Mormonism. Russell M. Nelson’s Funeral & Succession Process Tim Ballard Back in the Headlines Mormon Doctor Charged The Family Proclamation as Doctrine? Temple Update Deseret Book & the New Mormon Orthodoxy Join the Conversation: Comment live, share your thought...

The era of temple mania may finally be over. For years, General Conference after General Conference felt like a temple-announcement arms race — a building boom meant to project momentum and growth. But this week, the LDS Church abruptly hit the brakes. No new temples announced. No new groundbreaking. Just… silence. Has the age of temple expansion officially ended, and what does that say about the...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover two major stories. First, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson—the oldest-ever prophet in church history—has passed away. We’ll look at his life, legacy, and what comes next for church leadership. Second, we turn to Michigan, where a shocking attack targeted an LDS congregation, leaving investigators searching for answers. We’ll cover what happened, the r...

In tonight’s episode, we take a close look at how the LDS Church has navigated the delicate situation of acknowledging that Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin was a member of their faith. We’ll walk through what the Church has said, what it hasn’t said, and how this event is being framed both inside and outside of Mormonism. We’ll also cover updates on the Mormon assassin story since our last coverag...

In this special episode of The Mormon Newscast, we break down everything we know so far about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk. Tyler James Robinson, a 22-year-old from Southern Utah with a Mormon background, has shocked a community known more for its quiet neighborhoods than national headlines. We’ll explore Robinson’s ties to Utah and Mormon culture, what investigators say links him to the c...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re diving into the growing spotlight on ex-Mormon voices in the media. The Wall Street Journal recently covered social media influencers critiquing Mormonism, sparking a rebuttal from the Deseret News and a statement from Senator Mike Lee. We’ll unpack what this means for the public conversation around the Church, truth claims, and the culture war brewing online....

Tonight on the Mormon Newscast our top story covers LDS apologist Jasmine Rappleye’s alleged public apology regarding her controversial remarks on Mormon sexual abuse and clergy privilege. What does this apology really mean, and how is the broader community responding? We’ll also dive into several other big stories making headlines in Mormonism this week: Polygamy Deniers Under Fire – Critics push...

Our lead story dives into a controversial change to Utah law altering CSA Law. A move critics say may have been crafted to protect the family of a powerful GOP senator. We’ll break down the bill, the political fallout, and the serious questions it raises. Also tonight: Dallin H. Oaks gives a bizarre and telling dedication speech you have to hear to believe Psychedelics and Religion — exploring the...

LIVE Mormon Newscast | August 5, 2025 | With Studio Audience! Watch Live @ 6pm Mountain / 8pm Eastern Join us live in front of a studio audience for a jam-packed episode of The Mormon Newscast! This week has been a wild ride in the world of Mormonism, and we’re covering all the headlines, scandals, surprises, and statements that dropped like seer stones from the sky. From legal showdowns to leader...

How Did Joseph Smith Convince So Many? Exploring Hypnosis, Visions, and the Birth of a Movement How did Joseph Smith inspire thousands to not only believe in his prophetic gifts but also claim their own divine visions and supernatural encounters? Could hypnosis or altered states of consciousness explain part of the story? Tonight, we explore the controversial theory that Joseph Smith may have used...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re diving into a disturbing and heartbreaking headline: A former Mormon missionary has been arrested in Pittsburgh, accused of sexually abusing multiple minors. We’ll break down the details of the case, how he allegedly used his church affiliation to gain trust, and what this means for the LDS Church’s ongoing struggle with abuse scandals. Also in this episode: T...

Tonight on Mormon Newscast: LDS Temple Training Raises Eyebrows Over Possible LGBTQ Targeting In our lead story, we dive into concerning reports about recent temple worker training in the LDS Church—allegedly singling out LGBTQ members in ways that raise serious questions about inclusion and policy enforcement. What exactly is being taught behind closed temple doors? We also cover: Recent Court Ru...

What happens when a U.S. senator’s politics start clashing with his religion? In this explosive episode of Mormon Newscast, we unpack the controversy surrounding Senator Mike Lee’s latest moves and the growing tension between LDS teachings and far-right ideology. Has Mike Lee become a liability for the Church—or is he just saying the quiet part out loud? We also cover: The IRS quietly gives church...

Something major just happened to the LDS Church in one of the world’s most powerful—and most tightly controlled—nations. A quiet move by a foreign government has suddenly upended worship for hundreds of members and raised serious questions about the future of the Church in a place it’s long tried to operate under the radar. Why now? Why there? And what does this mean for the Church’s global...

This week on the Mormon Newscast, BYU’s starting quarterback is back in the spotlight—but this time, it’s not for what’s happening on the field. With serious legal allegations and academic questions piling up, the playbook in Provo is getting complicated. Is this a career-ending fumble or just a temporary timeout? We break down the latest developments, the unexpected moves behind the scenes, and w...

Of all the misleading tactics used by Latter-day Saint apologists, this one might just take the crown. It’s sneaky, it’s calculated—and even after being called out repeatedly, they still keep doing it. Why? Because when it comes to defending Mormonism and the LDS Church, it seems the ends justify any means. But not this time. We’re calling it out publicly—and you need to see it for yourself....

In this episode of Mormon Newscast, we dive headfirst into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ bold claim that baptisms are skyrocketing. Is this truly a sign of global revival, or is there more going on beneath the surface? Bill Reel, Radio Free Mormon, and Rebecca Bibliotheca break down the numbers, and question whether we’re witnessing genuine growth—or strategic optics. [Jun...

[The Mormon Newscast 6.16.25] In a stunning shift, the LDS Church has officially acknowledged the existence of a once denied Revelation—where Jesus Christ appeared and imposed doctrines that have long been abandoned. For decades, leaders downplayed or outright dismissed its authenticity. So what changed? In this episode of Mormon Newscast, we break down the Church’s new admission, explore the timi...