McKay Coppins on sports betting for Latter-day Saints | Episode 457
“The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opposed to gambling. … [It] is motivated by a desire to get something for nothing. This desire is spiritually destructive. It leads participants awa...
16 Sep 30min
LDS service missionaries confront a whole new challenge: immigration | Episode 456
Scott Howell is a well-known figure among Utah Democrats. He served for a decade in the state Senate and was twice the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. During the past dozen years, though, Howe...
9 Sep 42min
Sex for older single, divorced and widowed Latter-day Saints | Episode 455
Sexual standards set by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seem clear — no sex before marriage, total fidelity during marriage. Guidelines for sexual activity are set out for young Latter...
2 Sep 31min
Shorter lessons. Less foyer time. Will new Sunday schedule lead to a ‘drive-thru’ church? | Episode 454
Starting in September, the Sabbath experience will change for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world. Services each Sunday will feature all of the faith’s traditio...
26 Aug 40min
The LDS Church’s retention rate may fall even further | Episode 453
The on-again, off-again debate about retention in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is, most definitely, on — again. And in a big way. The latest round began with a report by BYU Studies...
19 Aug 28min
Exploring the church's case against John Dehlin's "Mormon Stories" | Episode 452
After a failed attempt at a mediation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sued the influential podcast “Mormon Stories,” known for its criticism of the faith and its leaders. In their com...
12 Aug 49min
‘My mom cried and my dad went silent,’ says gay son of famed LDS composer | Episode 451
Jeff McLean grew up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Heber City. As the son of renowned Latter-day Saint composer and playwright Michael McLean, faith and music were l...
5 Aug 1h 1min
