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An Explosive Investigation Into the Church’s Data Center Deals BREAKING NEWS: Is the LDS Church quietly entering the booming artificial intelligence industry while its apostles warn members about the dangers of AI? In this special edition of The Mormon Newscast, we investigate a proposed billion-dollar data-center development in rural Texas and uncover official county records connecting the project to land owned by an investment affiliate of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For decades, the LDS Church has owned Triangle Ranch, a massive agricultural property spanning approximately 147,712 acres in north-central Texas. Now, a major data-center development is...

A former Mormon missionary, a 15-year-old girl, and a controversial court decision that raises serious questions about accountability and justice. Tonight on the Mormon Newscast, we’re covering the disturbing criminal case involving Krew Zaugg, a Mormon missionary, his guilty plea, and a sentencing decision that has generated significant controversy. But that’s only the beginning. We’re also examining troubling developments involving a polygamist pastor, the death of an LDS missionary, a scandal involving Syracuse High School, and growing backlash surrounding the proposed Cody Wyoming Temple. We’ll also cover controversy involving BYU’s quarterback and a fine connected...

LDS Church Burying Zelph Under Data Center? | Mormon Newscast | October 19, 2026 Is the LDS Church preparing to build a massive data center over a significant piece of Mormon history? Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we’re looking at the proposed development at Arthur Plantation in Missouri, a site connected to Zion’s Camp and the discovery of the bones Joseph Smith reportedly identified as belonging to Zelph, a “white Lamanite” warrior. What happens when modern development collides with Mormonism’s historical claims? And what does this project tell us about how the church values and preserves its own history? Also on tonight...

Mormon scholar Dan McClellan appeared on one of the world’s biggest podcasts—and the Mormon backlash has been fascinating! On tonight’s Mormon Newscast, we examine Dan McClellan’s appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, where the Latter-day Saint biblical scholar spent more than two hours discussing the Bible, ancient religion, biblical contradictions, and how religious beliefs developed over time. But here’s the twist: despite McClellan being an active Mormon, Mormonism itself was barely discussed. Now McClellan is facing criticism from multiple directions. Some believing Latter-day Saints are upset that he didn’t use the opportunity to share his te...

General Conference is in the books, and on this week’s Mormon Newscast we break down the biggest moments, messages, surprises, and takeaways from the October 2026 sessions. – We also look at Gordon Monson’s Salt Lake Tribune column asking what probably should have been said at Conference—but wasn’t. – Dwight Schrute—yes, Dwight Schrute—sings with that one choir… you know, the Tabernacle one. – Australian LDS leaders find themselves in court over a defamation dispute involving an excommunicated member – President Dallin H. Oaks gives a major address on compromise, obeying laws we dislike, and understanding people whose values differ from our own. J...

This week on the Mormon Newscast, we lead with new PEW data revealing significant shifts in Mormon membership—and what those numbers may tell us about the future of the LDS Church.

We’ll also look at new data on the LDS birthrate and whether Mormon families are following the same demographic trends reshaping the rest of the country.

PEW Research – https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/09/PR_26.09.22_lds_report.pdf

Plus: • An LDS missionary is in critical condition after being hit by a car • DNA research is uncovering unexpected—and sometimes uncomfortabl...

This week on A Mormon Newscast, we’re covering several stories where religion, policy, doctrine, and institutional change all collide. We’ll start with Jehovah’s Witnesses and their latest shift on blood transfusions—what changed, what technically didn’t, and why high-demand religions often seem to work very hard to change without ever having to say, “We were wrong.” We’ll also look at the latest developments surrounding the abortion measure in Idaho and the LDS Church’s decision to publicly oppose it, including some of the tensions and questions that creates around political neutrality, consistency, and institutional influence. From th...

This week on Mormon Newscast, an LDS apostle has some surprisingly strong words about what “real men” do and the irony will stop you in your tracks. We’ll dig into that irony, plus a packed week of Mormon news. Tommy McKay is speaking up about the Mormon Stories lawsuit, and we’ll look at what he’s saying and why it matters. We also have the tragic story of a Latter-day Saint missionary from Tonga who died while serving. There are several temple developments this week, including vandalism connected to the controversial Fairview temple and a new development involving...

Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we dig into several stories making waves across the Latter-day Saint world. Our lead story returns to the LDS Church’s lawsuit against John Dehlin and Mormon Stories. A recent Church filing claims a Mormon Stories guest believed the podcast was “Church affiliated”—but when we go back to what the guest actually said, there appears to be an important difference between believing Mormon Stories was a faithful Mormon podcast and believing it was actually affiliated with the LDS Church. Did the Church misrepresent its own evidence?

We also cover the increasingly ugly bac...

Can a church become so important that no amount of bad leadership, toxic culture, or personal harm should ever cause someone to leave? Recently, Elder Lawrence Corbridge made a striking statement: “Darth Vader could be your bishop. The culture could be like Alcatraz… If you see the Church as the kingdom of God on earth, then you will stay.” At first glance, this sounds like a call for faith. But beneath the surface lies a powerful psychological framework—one that asks members to separate their lived experience from their evaluation of the institution itself. In this popup Newscast, Radio Free Mor...

Tonight on Mormon Newscast, the LDS Church says its trademark lawsuit against John Dehlin and Mormon Stories isn’t an attempt to silence a prominent critic—it’s about preventing consumer confusion. But does the Church’s latest court filing tell quite the same story as its original legal arguments? Our lead story examines the Church’s new opposition to Mormon Stories’ motion to dismiss, and whether the Church is clarifying its case—or backpedaling what this lawsuit was about in the first place.

Also on tonight’s Newscast:

• Sunday School Schedule Problems — The Church is preparing members...

Tonight on Mormon Newscast, we’re following the money—and asking what the latest numbers actually tell us about the LDS Church. We begin with Ensign Peak’s newly released Q2 2026 investment report. The Church’s publicly disclosed U.S. securities climbed from roughly $53.67 billion to $60.82 billion in a single quarter, with enormous exposure to Nvidia, Microsoft,… Read More »The LDS Church Made $7 Billion & Still Lost to the S&P 500

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Tonight on Mormon Newscast, our lead story centers on a significant development in the LDS Church’s trademark and copyright lawsuit against Mormon Stories Podcast. The ACLU of Utah and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) have filed amicus briefs supporting Mormon Stories, raising concerns about the implications of the Church’s lawsuit for free expression, criticism, and… Read More »LDS Church Lawsuit Gets Pushback From ACLU & EFF

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This week on A Mormon Newscast, we begin with the heartbreaking flash flood tragedy in Wayne County, Utah, where five members of one family lost their lives in one of the state’s deadliest natural disasters in recent memory. We also clear up confusion that spread through early media reports regarding the family’s relationships and discuss… Read More »Utah Flash Flood Takes Family’s Life – The Mormon Newscast

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Tonight’s Mormon Newscast is packed with major developments affecting the LDS Church, Mormon culture, and the communities surrounding it. Our lead story examines the guilty plea entered by the brother of a sitting LDS apostle, D. Todd Christofferson, in a child sexual abuse case. We also cover: • A Southern Utah active Latter-day Saint, bishopric… Read More »Mormon Apostle’s Brother Pleads Guilty !

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Another week, another roundup of stories from the world of Mormonism. This week we begin with another disturbing case involving child sexual abuse. An LDS bishopric counselor accused of abusing multiple boys has accepted a plea deal that could allow him to avoid prison and sex offender registration. We’ll break down the allegations, the plea… Read More »No Prison? No Registry? LDS Child Abuse Case Sparks Outrage

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Tonight on A Mormon Newscast, a church leader’s playing on stereotypes about speech and singing style among people of color sparks discussion and controversy as members debate intent, history, and whether Church leaders should be held to a higher standard when engaging with material carrying a troubling past. We also examine the latest developments in… Read More »LDS Church Historian Sparks Racism Controversy !

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast we’re diving into one of the strangest stories to capture the internet this year: the Bricks & Minifigs LEGO controversy. What began as a dispute over a massive LEGO collection has exploded into allegations of insider connections, questions about Utah influence networks, and accusations of Mormon favoritism. We’ll separate fact… Read More »The LEGO Scandal and the Mormon Connection

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast: A troubling story involving race, faith, and the experience of Black Latter-day Saints in Utah. The president of the Genesis Group, an organization supporting Black LDS members, says he was the target of a racist threat while hiking in Utah County. But this story goes beyond one disturbing encounter. Is… Read More »Black Mormon Leader Says He Received a Chilling Threat in Utah !

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast we dive into one of the most secretive and controversial topics in Mormonism: The Second Anointing. Recent photos posted by the LDS Church along with a TikTok video by Mormon apologist Jasmine Rappleye appears to openly discuss and display imagery associated with the Holy of Holies, raising fresh questions about… Read More »Is Mormonism’s 2nd Anointing No Longer Secret?

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This week’s Mormon Newscast centers on what looks like a renewed willingness by Church leadership under Dallin H. Oaks to draw sharper lines and enforce them. Whether it’s the Church’s trademark lawsuit involving John Dehlin or the excommunication of Landon Brophy, such seems to signal a broader shift toward tightening control over both narrative and… Read More »Elder Oaks and The LDS Punishment Initiative!

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This week on The Mormon Newscast, we’re covering two major developing stories. First, more alleged victims have come forward in the Wade Christofferson CSA cases, adding new layers to an already disturbing situation. As details emerge, the scope and handling of the allegations are becoming harder to ignore. Second, we take a deeper look at… Read More »Christofferson Abuse Allegations Grow While LDS Church Targets Mormon Stories

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In this episode of The Mormon Newscast, we dive into the current shift in the LDS Church and what happens when the Mormon Church’s current messaging doesn’t quite match what members were taught for decades? This all came to a head this week over a recent post from Church Public Relations that highlights a husband… Read More »LDS Church Post Sparks Backlash on Women’s Roles

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Tonight’s episode dives into the LDS Church’s announcing Record Convert Baptisms. We look at those newly released membership numbers and the LDS Church celebrating massive growth, with nearly 400,000 converts baptized in 2025 alone. But when you look just a little deeper, the data raises questions and points to uncomfortable analytics. We break it all… Read More »Convert Mormon Baptisms Break Records !

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a major development: John Dehlin and Mormon Stories have officially walked away from mediation with the “Mormon” Church over trademark threats tied to the word “Mormon.” From there, we move through a packed lineup of stories shaping the LDS landscape right now: * Are missionaries starting to… Read More »Mormon Stories Ends Mediation With “Mormon” Church Over Trademark

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Tonight’s Mormon Newscast breaks down a wild week of headlines with the top story of ABC abruptly canceling The Bachelorette just days before its premiere featuring Mormon Taylor Frankie Paul as the lead. With her deep ties to Netflix’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and the MomTok world, this wasn’t just another season… and the… Read More »ABC Cancels Mormon Wife Bachelorette !

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The LDS Church has announced that it spent $1.58 billion in humanitarian and welfare assistance in 2025, a number the Church says represents record-level giving around the world. But what exactly is included in that number, and how much of it represents money the Church itself donated versus funds that passed through programs like fast… Read More »Did the LDS Church Really Give $1.58 Billion to Charity in 2025?

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we begin with a development in the Wade Christofferson Abuse Allegations, specifically the Church’s official response regarding the brother of apostle D. Todd Christofferson. We’ll walk through what the Church said, what it didn’t say, and why the situation is drawing attention both inside and outside Mormon circles. We’ll also… Read More »LDS Church Statement on Wade Christofferson

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, our lead story comes out of Atlanta where Morehouse College has unveiled a portrait of Joseph Smith Jr. inside its Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel — placing the founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the school’s International Hall of Honor alongside figures like Abraham… Read More »Did Joseph Smith Own Slaves?

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On this episode of The Mormon Newscast, we take a closer look at a growing debate inside Mormonism: Are Latter-day Saints actually leaving the Church—and if so, why? Apologists and researchers are pushing back against the idea of mass disaffiliation, pointing to data showing high activity rates among those who still identify as LDS. But… Read More »Is there a Mormon Exodus?

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The LDS Church has called Clark G. Gilbert as its newest apostle, and the implications of this decision reach far beyond a single leadership change. At just 55 years old, Gilbert is now positioned to shape the Church for decades to come. Tonight, we break down who Clark Gilbert is, what he said about his… Read More »Clark Gilbert Called as New LDS Apostle & What It Means for the Mormon Church’s Future

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a story that cuts straight to trust and credibility. Just a few years ago the LDS Church claimed it could not turn over abuse-help-line records because those records were routinely destroyed. Then, just last week, the Church publicly cited those same records to defend itself from over… Read More »LDS Church Doesn’t Destroy Child Abuse Records Afterall !!!

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we take a deeper look at who actually rises to leadership inside the LDS Church and why. A new analysis shows a striking pattern that raises questions about loyalty, trust, and how power reproduces itself inside a church that claims to be led by revelation rather than résumés or relationships.… Read More »Family Ties and Legal Minds Inside LDS Church Leadership

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we cover a developing and deeply troubling story now dominating headlines: four LDS children reported missing in Utah have been located in a state-run orphanage in Croatia. We walk carefully through what is currently known, what remains unclear, how authorities say this situation unfolded, and why this case is raising… Read More »LDS Kidnapped Children Found in Croatian Orphanage?

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Tonight’s top story looks at new national data revealing a growing gap inside the LDS Church — especially among Gen Z members. While many young adults are stepping away entirely, new research shows that those who remain often continue outward religious behaviors like church attendance and temple participation. But beneath the surface, something deeper is… Read More »Inside the Disappearance of LDS Devotion

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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with remarks from Elder Dallin H. Oaks encouraging Latter-day Saints to marry younger. We take a clear-eyed look at what was said, why it matters, and why it’s raising eyebrows yet again. We also cover a full slate of additional stories shaping the Mormon world this week, including… Read More »Unlock Your Loins on Your LDS Mission

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Join us on New Year’s Eve for a special episode of Mormonism Live. We’ll look back at the biggest Mormon news stories of the year from The Mormon Newscast and reveal the Top 5 stories you voted for. We’ll also dig into a few late-breaking developments, including the passing of Elder Holland. Support The Mormon… Read More »2025 Mormon Newscast Year in Review

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The LDS Church has quietly opened the door for English-speaking members to read Bible translations beyond the King James Version. On the surface, that may sound harmless. But once members begin reading the Bible in clearer, modern language, some long-standing Mormon doctrinal assumptions start running into friction. Tonight, we look at why this change matters… Read More »LDS Church Moves Away From KJV?

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This week on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with new data from sociologist Jana Riess showing that Gen Z and younger Millennials are leaving the LDS Church at significant rates, raising serious questions about the Church’s repeated claims of strong growth. We break down what the data actually says, what it does not say, and… Read More »LDS Church Claims Growth — Data Says Otherwise

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There are stunning new developments in the Wade Christofferson case, a story shaking Mormonism from the inside out. A federal complaint, coded messages to a child, a secret attic space, and a connection to one of the highest-ranking leaders in the LDS Church… this update is darker, more disturbing, and more revealing than previously reported.… Read More »SHOCKING New Details on Mormon Apostle’s Brother !!!

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