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This week on Mormon News Roundup Episode 159:🚧 Major LDS temple updates around the globe🐣 How the Church is celebrating Easter Week in 2025⚖️ Class action tithing lawsuit officially dismissed – what does this mean for the Ensign Peak scandal?🎣 A BYU student has their visa revoked... for fishing??Plus: General Conference predictions, missionary program news, and much more! Hosted by Dives and th...

🔥 **Episode 158** of the *Mormon News Roundup* is here! Co-host **Kendell Christensen** joins **Dives** to break down the **latest Mormon headlines** you won’t want to miss:🧨 **General Conference Fallout** – Controversial talks, unexpected reactions, and what members are really saying 🏰 **New LDS Temples** – Are we building too fast, too big, or too empty? ⚖️ **Lori Vallow Trial** – The latest...

Mormon News Roundup: Jared Halverson & Sexism, New Garments Gossip, BYU's Sweet 16 Loss, & More! | Ep. 157 Welcome to **Mormon News Roundup Episode 157** (March 30, 2025)! This week, we dive into: 🔥 **Jared Halverson & Sexism in Mormonism** – What’s the controversy? 🩳 **New LDS Garments Gossip** – What changes are coming? 🏀 **BYU’s Sweet 16 Heartbreak** – How did they lose? ⚖️ *...

In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup (MNRU), Dives is joined by Jim Bennett and Ian Wilks from the *Inside Out Podcast* to discuss the shocking excommunication of popular Mormon podcasters! We’ll dive into updates from BYU Basketball, the latest from Church Headquarters, and address ongoing issues with gender inequality within the LDS Church. Join us for all the latest insights and analysis...

Mormon News Roundup: Ep. 155 – Nathan Hinckley of The Bishop’s Interview, Temple Updates & BYU’s Rainbow Purge!* **Description:** In this explosive episode of *Mormon News Roundup*, Dives is joined by Nathan Hinckley of *The Bishop’s Interview* YouTube channel to break down the latest in Mormonism! We cover: 🔹 Massive LDS temple updates – where is the money going? 🔹 The Mormon Church’s battl...

In this explosive episode of Mormon News Roundup, we dive deep into the controversial and hot-button topics facing the Mormon community today. Join us as we discuss:- **The Devil in the Family**: A look into the ongoing cultural and doctrinal impacts on Mormon families, and the struggles that lie within.- **Mormons vs Porn**: Exploring the complex relationship between the LDS Church and its stance...

Episode 153 of the *Mormon News Roundup* is here, and we're diving into the latest explosive headlines: 💥 A shocking "F*ck the Mormons!" moment—what’s behind it? 🏛️ Major LDS temple updates—what’s the Church building (and demolishing) now? 💰 James Huntsman’s legal battle over tithing—will the Church have to pay up? 🚔 Ruby Franke’s sentencing fallout—how deep does the scandal go?...

In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we cover the latest headlines and updates from the LDS Church and the broader ex-Mormon community. Key stories include:- A shift in the LDS Church’s teachings on polygamy and its impact on members.- A look at the LDS Church’s financial standing, with its fund losing nearly $1 billion.- A legal victory as a lawsuit against the Las Vegas LDS Temple is dism...

In this jam-packed episode, Dives & special cohost Rob from "President Please Help Me" TikTok dive into:🔴 Shocking child abuse scandals – what’s happening and how the LDS Church is responding🔴 Temple updates – major changes you need to know!😂 Mormon Joke of the Week – you won’t believe this one!💘 Valentine’s Day Poll of the Week – surprising results from our audience!➕ And so much more!👉...

In this milestone episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we dive into the latest headlines including David Archuleta's new book, the impact of Donald Trump's immigration and executive orders, and the controversial Fairview Temple. We also take a look at the surprising presence of a Mormon at the Super Bowl and explore the cultural and historical influence of the upcoming show *American Primev...

Welcome to **Mormon News Roundup Episode 148**—our **MEGA episode**! 🎉 This week, we’re diving into a ton of **breaking news**, exciting topics, and live reactions. Here's what you can look forward to: 📌 Huge updates in the *LDS world* 📌 Reactions to **American Primeval**—Netflix's latest series and its LDS connections 📌 *Live stream fun* with audience Q&A 📌 Deep dives into the bi...

Mormon News Roundup | Ep. 147: More on American Primeval, God & BYU Football, Temple Updates, & Wildfire Meme Reviews! Description: In episode 147 of the Mormon News Roundup , we dive deeper into the American Primeval saga, discussing its historical and cultural impact. Is God rooting for the BYU football team? We explore the intriguing question and its implications for faith and sports. P...

Welcome to episode 146 of the Mormon News Roundup, recorded January 12, 2025! This week's highlights include: - **Dark Days at BYU**: The controversies and challenges facing BYU continue to make headlines. - **California Fires**: How are Latter-day Saints impacted by the devastating wildfires? - **American Primeval Hits Netflix**: The new series exploring the rugged early American frontier sparks...

Welcome to Episode 145 of the Mormon News Roundup! Kicking off the new year with a deep dive into the latest and greatest in Mormon news. Here's what's on tap for this week’s episode: 📰 Featured Topics: The tragic passing of a mission president Reflections on 2024’s biggest LDS headlines Predictions for the Mormon world in 2025 BYU’s thrilling bowl game victory over Colorado Updates from Scriptur...

Join us for the Mormon News Roundup's 2024 Year in Review as we count down the top 10 biggest LDS news stories of the year! From President Nelson's milestone 100th birthday to updates on temple garments, lawsuits, real estate deals, and the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Hulu series, this episode dives deep into the headlines that shaped the Mormon community in 2024. Don't miss this recap of the y...

Title: Mormon News Roundup Ep. 143 | Offensive BYU Chants, Bednar Devotional Backlash, Polygamy Cartoons for Kids & More! Description: Welcome to Mormon News Roundup Episode 143! Join us as we dive into the latest LDS-related news and controversies: 🗣️ Offensive BYU Sports Chants – What’s behind the backlash? 🎙️ David Bednar Devotional Controversy – Why his comments stirred up the LDS communit...

Mormon News Roundup Ep. 142 | Book of Mormon Intro Changes, Samuel Bateman Jailed, BYU Hoops, & More! YouTube Description: Welcome to Episode 142 of the Mormon News Roundup ! This week, we’re diving into the latest headlines in Mormonism, including: Changes to the introduction of the Book of Mormon – what’s been altered and why it matters. Mormon “prophet” Samuel Bateman’s sentencing and the d...

Welcome to Mormon News Roundup Episode 141 (December 8, 2024)! Dive into this week’s most compelling LDS headlines, including: Why the Mormon Church is experiencing significant growth in Africa 🌍 Controversial updates to the title page of the Book of Mormon 📜 BYU Football and the swearing controversy 🔥🏈 Highlights from This Week in Mormons and The Cultural Hall podcasts 🎙️ A chilling case: The...

Giving Machines Exposed? Mormon News Roundup Ep. 140 | Temple Updates, Danish Tax Drama, & More! Welcome to Episode 140 of the Mormon News Roundup ! 🎙️ This week, we dive into the latest and most intriguing LDS headlines, including: Giving Machines in the Spotlight: Are these beloved holiday charity devices all they’re cracked up to be? Temple Updates Galore: The latest developments and milest...

Mormon News Roundup Episode 139 dives into a packed week of news in the LDS world: - BYU Football faces a tough loss against Arizona State. - Lavina Fielding Anderson, a controversial figure in Mormon history, is rebaptized—what does this mean for the Church? - Hot takes on *The Heretic* movie reactions. - Updates on abuse scandals and lawsuits over tithing misuse. - The latest temple dedications...

Welcome to Episode 138! Get ready for the ultimate Mormon reaction to the U.S. Presidential Election! In this packed episode, we explore how Latter-day Saints are responding to the election, covering everything from church news and temple updates to a satirical smackdown of political takes. Featuring snippets from all your favorite shows—Ward Radio, Cwic Media, Shane Deconstructs, Generally Unquot...

In Episode 137 of the Mormon News Roundup, we dive into the latest developments in the world of Latter-day Saints. From official Church news on temple updates and mission age changes for single men, to the fascinating results of recent surveys that shed light on Mormon opinions, this episode covers it all! We also have updates on Season 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, a look at BYU's Halloween...

In Episode 136 of the Mormon News Roundup, we dive into hot topics impacting the LDS community. Are Mormons joining forces with Christian nationalists, and what does this mean for church members? We’ll break down the new LDS garment changes and discuss a mysterious communication from a stake president in Sydney, Australia, along with crucial updates on CSA cases affecting the community. Plus, we s...

EP 135 | Nelson's Birthday Reactions, Temple Announcements, & LDS Farmland Purchases! Description: Greetings, brothers and sisters! Welcome to Episode 135 of the **Mormon News Roundup**—your go-to weekly update on all things Mormondom! I’m your host, Dives, here with talent on loan from Kolob! In this episode, we dive into: - **Shocking Reactions** to President Russell M. Nelson’s new temple a...

Join us for an unfiltered review of General Conference in this special episode of the Mormon News Roundup! We’re breaking down key messages, highlights, and surprises, and you won't want to miss our insights from special correspondents like Nemo the Mormon, Peter Bleakley, Julia from Analyzing Mormonism, and Radio Free Mormon. Despite the challenges we've faced, including copyright issues from the...