Exclusive Interview with Dives, Host of Mormon News Roundup | Where Will You Go Podcast
Exclusive Interview with Dives, Host of Mormon News Roundup | Where Will You Go Podcast
Welcome to another episode of the Where Will You Go Podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Dives, the host and creator of the Mormon News Roundup, the first Mormon news show I noticed. Join us as we dive deep into his journey and insights.
Discussion Highlights:
- Background: Dives shares his background and his two-minute Mormon story. Was his transition gradual or sudden? How long has it been since he stopped believing?
- Content Creation: Discover why Dives started creating content and how long he has been podcasting.
- Podcast Insights: Learn about the Mormon News Roundup podcast, its frequency, episode length, and how it has evolved over time.
- Audience Capture: Dives discusses his concerns about audience capture and the steps he takes to prevent it.
- Feedback: Hear about the positive and negative feedback he has received and how it impacts him.
- Temple Attention: We explore the recent uptick in temple attention within the Mormon online community. Is it due to the increase in temple constructions, or is there more to it?
- Moving Past Post-Mormon Content: Does Dives feel it would be beneficial to eventually move past producing post-Mormon content?
- Changing Beliefs: Dives opens up about the hardest part of changing his beliefs and offers advice to his past self.
- Regrets and Positives: Are there things he regrets saying as his beliefs changed? What positive aspects of the church might surprise practicing Latter-Day Saints?
- Agree or Disagree: Dives answers whether he believes he should be an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and how sure he is about his stance.
- Net Positive or Negative: Does the church produce a net positive or net negative, and how certain is Dives about this? What would change his mind?
- Mormonism and Post-Mormonism: Dives shares what bugs him most and what he likes most about both worlds.
- Current Beliefs: Mormons are always curious, so we ask Dives what he believes now.
- Connecting with Dives: Find out the easiest way to connect with Dives and learn about his favorite podcast episode.
Links and Resources:
- Mormon News Roundup: [Website](https://mormonnewsroundup.org/)
- Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org
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