Kate Kelly: From Mormon Insider to Excommunicated Feminist Firebrand | Full Story!
Many people have heard of Kate Kelly—the Mormon feminist who challenged church power—but few know her full story.
In this episode of Mormon News Roundup, we trace her journey in chronological order: from a faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the founder of Ordain Women, and ultimately to a nationally recognized advocate for gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment.
This video covers:
The founding of Ordain Women and the 2013 General Conference protest
The theological and ethical arguments for women’s ordination
The events leading up to her 2014 excommunication
National media coverage and public reaction
Life after the LDS Church, including activism in feminism and reproductive rights
Her evolution into a broader political and cultural voice
Through interviews, speeches, and key moments, you’ll see how Kate Kelly’s story reflects the power—and cost—of challenging institutional authority from within.
🎥 Featured clips:
Ordain Women protest (2013)
Mormon Stories early dialogue
Pre- and post-excommunication interviews
NPR, CBS, and long-form reflections
Later activism and ERA advocacy
👉 Watch the related shorts:
Kate Kelly overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/6wJlt7x1z1A?feature=share
Why Ordain Women mattered: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZF3ngJZ3268?feature=share
📌 This is the complete story—from belief to dissent to national influence.
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