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BYU Professor Defends Joseph Smith’s Book of Abraham Translation — But Does It Hold Up?
BYU professor Kerry Muhlestein has produced a series of videos defending Joseph Smith’s claim that he translated the Book of Abraham from…
🔥 GORDON B. HINCKLEY ROAST LIVESTREAM: CONTROVERSY AND CONTRADICTIONS
Join Mormon News Roundup for a deep dive into some of the most controversial moments involving former LDS Church President Gordon B.…
Lying for the Lord: Mormonism, Secrecy & the Price of Loyalty
What happens when loyalty to a religious institution becomes more important than telling the truth?
The Dark Night of the Soul: Leaving Mormonism and Finding Hope
For members of **The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints**, faith is often deeply intertwined with family, identity, purpose, and…
MORMONISM vs. SCIENCE | Who Wins?
What happens when literal Latter-day Saint teachings collide with modern science?
🚨 FIVE HOURS. ONE MORMON PROPHET. ABSOLUTE MADNESS. 🚨
I’m attempting a WORLD RECORD livestream focused exclusively on Gordon B. Hinckley, the 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of…
Architecture of Ab*se: The LDS Church, S*xual Violence & Institutional Protection | S1 Highlights
*Architecture of Ab*se* is a powerful investigative series by Alyssa Grenfell and attorney Tim Kosnoff examining s*xual violence,…
How the LDS Church Covers Up Its Own History to Create a Faith-Promoting FALSE Narrative
For generations, Latter-day Saints were presented with a faith-promoting version of their own history. But what happens when we go back to…
MORMON MOVIE REVIEWS: WHERE LDS MOVIE LOVERS BELONG
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The BANNED 1960s Mormon "Sex Ed" Film You Weren't Supposed to See 🤫
It stands out today as one of the only known sex education-style films ever produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Mormon Movie Reviews - Where No Flag Burns (1969)
Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives, and will we be reviewing
Mormon Movie Reviews - Where No Flag Burns (1969)
Welcome brothers and sisters to Mormon Movie Reviews: Where LDS movie lovers belong! My name is Dives, and will we be reviewing
THE ANGEL – A Folk Horror Film Inspired by Polygamy (Official Preview)
As Latter-day Saints around the world study Doctrine & Covenants Sections 129 and 132, we’re releasing a special preview of THE ANGEL, a…
2024 MNRU FULL NEWS EPISODES
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Mormon News Roundup Ep. 141 | African Growth, BOM Changes, BYU Swearing, & More!
Welcome to **Mormon News Roundup Episode 141** (December 8, 2024)! Dive into this week’s most compelling LDS headlines, including:
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 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:
BYU Football Loses, Lavina Fielding Anderson Rebaptized, Abuse Case Scandals, & More! | MNRU #139
Mormon News Roundup Episode 139 dives into a packed week of news in the LDS world:
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Top Mormon leader lets his sick wife die! Gets engaged only days later! Original UNCUT exclusive
Al cofounded the Mormon News Roundup. This episode directly led to him leaving podcasting
Jeremy Runnells Questions the Prophetic Infallibility of LDS Prophets | CES Letter Explained
In this 20-minute video, we delve into Jeremy Runnells' questions to the CES director about the roles of the prophets of The Church of…
Top 10 Fails of President Russell M. Nelson as a Religious Leader | Mormon News Roundup
In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we take a critical look at the top 10 failings of President Russell M. Nelson, the current…
EP 126 - Scandals, Reactions, and Temple News: The Latest in Mormondom | Mormon News Roundup
EP 126 - Scandals, Reactions, and Temple News: The Latest in Mormondom | Mormon News Roundup
EX-MORMON VOICES: FAITH CRISIS & LEAVING THE CHURCH
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For members of **The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints**, faith is often deeply intertwined with family, identity, purpose, and…
Mormon Meanies: The Abuse Ex-Mormons Get Online | Samantha’s Story
Samantha is hands down one of my favorite ex-Mormon content creators—and her TikTok account is criminally underappreciated.
Top 10 Alyssa Grenfell Moments That Went Viral
Alyssa Grenfell has become one of the most recognizable voices in the ex-Mormon community, reaching millions of viewers with her…
From Mormon Faith to Born Again Christianity: Mitz Nelson’s Story of Questioning and Transformation
Mitz Nelson’s journey out of Mormonism and into born-again Christianity is a powerful story of faith, questioning, and personal…
MORMON APOLOGETICS DEBUNKED
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Lies About Church History? Examining FAIR’s Claims on Joseph Smith’s Polygamy and the BofM
Mormon apologists often place the blame on those who question their faith or express doubts, suggesting that the problem is not with the…
LIDAR Just DESTROYED Book of Mormon Geography? Dr. Simon Southerton Explains!
LIDAR technology has revolutionized archaeology by uncovering vast ancient cities hidden beneath the jungles of Mexico and Central America.…
Burying the Hatchet Once and For All with Ward Radio’s Cardon Ellis
I finally sat down face-to-face with Ward Radio host Cardon Ellis to see if we could finally bury the hatchet.
Dr. Randy Bell Left Mormonism—But Did He Leave Bad Theology Behind? An Open Letter
Randy Bell is one of the most recognizable voices in the ex-Mormon community. Known as the "Master of Disaster," he has built a large…
REAL TALK MORMONISM: LIVE CALL-IN SHOW
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Real Talk Mormonism 018: Live Calls and Conversations on StreamYard! @10:00PM EST
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Real Talk Mormonism 017: Live Calls and Conversations on StreamYard! @10:00PM EST
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LDS SCANDALS, LAWSUITS & CONTROVERSIES
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Taylor Frankie Paul: The Bachelorette, MomTok, and SLOMW DRAMA! | Throwback Commentary
Taylor Frankie Paul became an internet sensation after helping launch the viral MomTok movement and later starring in The Secret Lives of…
Wade Christofferson Pleads Guilty: The LDS Church Questions That Remain
D. Todd Christofferson is one of the most senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a member of the Quorum of…
LDS Officials FREAK OUT and Call Cops! | Liberty Troll's EPIC Showdown
Liberty Troll is a First Amendment auditor who stress-tests freedom of the press by peacefully recording in public places. In this episode,…
Russell M. Nelson: Faith-Promoting Stories Under the Microscope
In today’s video, BJ the Laminate takes a closer look at well-known faith-promoting stories and accounts associated with Russell M. Nelson.
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS
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GAME OVER
After five years and thousands of videos, I think it’s finally time to ask the question: **When will the Mormon News Roundup end?**
"You Can Leave the Church, But You Can't Leave It Alone" — Here's Why I Still Make These Videos
Why do so many former Latter-day Saints continue talking about Mormonism after they've left?
Fired After Working for BYU & the LDS Church for 24 Years. Here's What Really Happened.
For nearly **24 years**, I worked for **Brigham Young University** and, by extension, **The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints**.
Music Was My Identity. Then I Lost It.
For most of my life, music wasn't just a hobby—it was who I was.
BYU: BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY NEWS & CONTROVERSY
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GOD CURSED BLACKS! Doctrine or Folklore? BYU Professor’s Racial Comments Spark National Outcry
In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we dive deep into the explosive controversy surrounding former BYU professor Randy Bott and his…
Pres. Dallin Oaks & LGBTQ Rights - Did he Lie about His Involvement w/BYU Gay Electroshock Therapy?
In this thought-provoking video, we delve into the contentious issues surrounding Dallin H. Oaks' recent speech and the historical…
EP 120 - BYU Hawaii vs NAACP | Church Donations | Temple Updates | Mormon News Roundup w/Gustavo!
Greetings brothers and sisters! Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup. I am your host, Dives, talent on loan from Kolob. My crew and I…
EP 109 - BYU Controversies Galore and LDS Emeritus General Authority endorses Republican candidate?
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Throwback Thursday: The Mormon Jesus Joins the Show! | Best of Ryan Josiah EP 110
It's Throwback Thursday, and we're revisiting Episode 110 of the show featuring the one and only Ryan Josiah.
The Psychology of Leaving Mormonism | Randy Bell Highlights
Throwback Thursday brings us one of the most fascinating conversations we've ever had.
Throwback Thursday: ExMormon Powerhouse with Maven! Episode 73 Highlights (Raw & Emotional)
Welcome back to Throwback Thursday.
Radio Free Mormon’s First Appearance | Episode 32 Throwback
Throwback Thursday to Episode 32 — one of the early, defining moments of the channel.
LDS APOSTLES, PROPHETS & CHURCH LEADERS
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The Complete David Bednar Q&A Collection | EVERY Unscripted Moment from the Mormon Apostle
David Bednar is one of the most recognizable apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and unlike many senior Church…
This 2015 PBS Mini-Documentary Preserved a Pivotal Mormon History Moment
In late 2014, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints quietly published the Gospel Topics Essays—official essays that acknowledged…
Russell Nelson's Real Legacy Isn't What You Think
For nearly four decades, Russell M. Nelson sat near the top of the LDS Church hierarchy. As apostle, senior leader, and eventually church…
Do LDS Leaders Teach Toxic Perfectionism?
Many current and former members of **The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints** have described feeling weighed down by a culture of…
MORMON MUSIC VIDEOS & SONG PARODIES
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😂 10 Funniest Mikey & the Mrs. Mormon Reels | Clean Comedy You Need to See
If you’ve spent any time on LDS Instagram, chances are you’ve come across **Mikey and the Mrs.** — and if you haven’t, you’re in for a…
Why Mormons REALLY Stay in the Church? (It's NotJesus) 😂 | Ex-Mormon Comedy Parody
Why do people stay in high-demand religions like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Is it really all about Jesus... or are…
I Interviewed Jesus, Satan, Joseph Smith... and Even God Himself | Best Of Mormon News Roundup!
What happens when you sit down with some of the most influential—and unexpected—figures in Mormon history and religion?
The BEST Mormon News Roundup Travel Vlogs (Palmyra, Nauvoo, BYU, Temple Square & Beyond!)
What started as a few trips turned into some of the most memorable adventures on the channel.
JOSEPH SMITH: PROPHET, POLYGAMIST, AND CONTROVERSY
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Top 5 Reasons People Call Joseph Smith a Fraud
In this episode of Understanding Mormonism, John Dehlin explores one of the most controversial questions in Latter-day Saint history: why…
🔥 Praise to the Man? Refuting the "Unshaken" Saints' Pathetic Defense of Joseph Smith
Is "Praise to the Man" losing its grip in LDS congregations? Should it even be sung anymore? In this video, we critically examine Unshaken…
Joseph Smith: From Treasure Scammer to Prophet? The Seer Stone Deception
Was Joseph Smith really a prophet, or was he just a skilled con artist who turned a failing treasure-hunting scam into a new religion? This…
The Greek Psalter Deception: How Henry Caswall Misled Joseph Smith
In this eye-opening episode of Mormon News Review Update (MNRU), we unravel the story of how Henry Caswall's Greek Psalter managed to…
THIS WEEK IN EXMORMONISM
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The Website the LDS Church Couldn't Ignore: The Rise & Fall of MormonLeaks
For several years, one small website published leaked LDS Church documents that changed conversations across the Mormon world.
Mormon News Roundup: The Complete Anthology 1000 Shorts!— The Best of Dives on Mormonism & Religion
This is the Mormon News Roundup Anthology — a massive compilation of nearly 900 shorts and reels featuring highlights, commentary, and deep…
From Mormon Missionary to New Faith: Darrick Evenson’s Journey to Doctor Dahesh
Darrick Evenson joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 18, believing in its teachings of morality and honesty. He served…
The Legendary William Lane Craig vs. Viral Ex-Mormon Atheist Alyssa Grenfell | Clash of Worldviews!
Dr. William Lane Craig watches and reacts to a viral video featuring ex-Mormon and atheist star Alyssa Grenfell as she shares her top 3…
MORMON CULTURE EXPLAINED
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The Mormon Church: Hundreds of Billions Hoarded, Invisible Golden Plates & Six-Foot Quaker Moonmen
What happens when a rapidly expanding global religion, a massive financial empire, golden plates, the Garden of Eden in Missouri, Egyptian…
The Creepiest Lucifer Ever? Michael Ballam's Full Temple Film Performance | SUPERCUT!
Michael Ballam is an acclaimed American opera singer, educator, and performer, celebrated for his powerful bass-baritone voice and…
Top 10 Mormon News Roundup TikToks of All Time!
Welcome back to Mormon News Roundup!
What I've Learned Debating Mormons on X (After 4+ Years)
After interacting with thousands of Latter-day Saints on X (formerly Twitter) since launching this channel in 2022, I've noticed some…
CHURCH HISTORY: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF MORMONISM
SEE ALL →The Mormon Church: Hundreds of Billions Hoarded, Invisible Golden Plates & Six-Foot Quaker Moonmen
What happens when a rapidly expanding global religion, a massive financial empire, golden plates, the Garden of Eden in Missouri, Egyptian…
Three Witnesses & Eight Witnesses to the Book of Mormon: Do Their Stories Hold Up?
The testimonies of the Three Witnesses and the Eight Witnesses are some of the most frequently cited pieces of evidence for the Book of…
The Firsthand Account That Shook Mormon Origins: Isaac Hale on Joseph Smith
Welcome back to the Mormon News Roundup.
2015 Anti-Gay LDS Policy of Exclusion: Justifications, Retractions & What Leaders ACTUALLY Said
In this episode, we revisit the 2015 LDS Church policy that restricted children from baptism and confirmation if they had a parent in a…
CHURCH FINANCES, TITHING & ENSIGN PEAK
SEE ALL →The Website the LDS Church Couldn't Ignore: The Rise & Fall of MormonLeaks
For several years, one small website published leaked LDS Church documents that changed conversations across the Mormon world.
Exposing Abusive Mormon Tithing Doctrines | My Biggest Anti-Tithing Rants Compilation
One of the most controversial teachings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the idea that paying tithing can determine…
Make It a Trillion? The LDS Church’s Betrayal of Christ’s Teachings
"Make it a Trillion" has become a rallying cry among some LDS members as the church’s total valuation nears $300 billion. But is this true…
Mormon Apologists DEBUNKED! The Mormon Church Has HOW MUCH Money?! 🤯💰 #Exposed
The Mormon Church is sitting on a staggering **$300 billion**—but they won’t tell you that. Instead, they dodge, deflect, and downplay…
MORMON POLYGAMY: ORIGINS, IMPACT & CONTROVERSY
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Polygamy for Kids? The Shocking Truth Behind LDS Church's Cartoons on Plural Marriage
The Mormon Church has released some *wild* cartoons to teach children about the controversial topic of polygamy—but there’s a lot they…
Exploring Mormon Prophets after Joseph Smith: JJ McCullough & Dives Dive Deep
YouTube Description: Join JJ McCullough and Dives from Mormon News Roundup as they discuss JJ's recent video on the history of Mormon…
Gospel Topics Essay Critique: The Case Against Polygamy | Sandra Tanner's Insights
In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup (MNRU), we delve into the latest edition of Sandra Tanner's insightful newsletter from Utah…
Michelle Stone Exposed: Debunking Her Polygamy Claims & Subscriber Scandal | Mormon News Roundup
In this episode of Mormon News Roundup, we dive deep into Michelle Stone's controversial theories on Mormon polygamy and uncover the truth…
MORMON DOCTRINE & SCRIPTURE: TEACHINGS THAT CHANGED
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7 Questions That Prove Mormonism Isn't Traditional Christianity
Can Mormonism and historic Christianity truly be considered the same faith?
Why Mormon Garments Are Changing — And Why It Matters
In this new Visibly Unseen teaser, Rene Steelman discusses the cultural impact of recent LDS garment shifts and what they may signal about…
How the Internet Has Transformed Mormonism Over the Last 25 Years
In this episode, I reflect on how profoundly the internet has reshaped Mormonism and the LDS Church over the past 25 years.
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