Episodes

  • Why Latter-day Saint Influencers Dominate Social Media (ft. @ourfauxfarmhouse Holly Lauritzen)
    Aug 14 2025

    Why are there so many Mormon / Latter-day Saint influencers? From Ballerina Farm to MomTok, LDS creators are making waves online. But what’s really behind this phenomenon? In this exclusive interview, I talk with Holly Lauritzen of @ourfauxfarmhouse (over 1M followers) about her shift from DIY home projects to boldly sharing her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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    44 mins
  • The Greatest Latter-day Saint Mystery Explained: Heavenly Mother
    Jul 31 2025

    Who is Heavenly Mother really—and why can’t we agree on her? To some, she’s the ultimate feminist symbol. To others, she reinforces patriarchy. But the reality is that the doctrine of Heavenly Mother reveals that women are just as essential to God’s plan as men. Our eternal purpose isn’t individual perfection, but divine partnership—Heavenly Parenthood—which can only be fulfilled together.

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    23 mins
  • Why Latter-day Saint Growth Is Exploding Right Now (ft. Missionary Universe)
    Jul 21 2025

    Why is everyone obsessed with Latter-day Saints (LDS, Mormon)?From Hulu dramas and viral TikToks to Netflix horror films, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is back in the cultural spotlight—what some are calling a “new Mormon Moment.” But is all this media attention helping or hurting the Church? And what does it mean for missionary work in 2024 and beyond?In this powerful interview, we sit down with Christian McComber, creator of the Missionary Universe YouTube channel and a passionate advocate for modern missionary efforts. Christian shares how popular culture is unintentionally opening doors for gospel conversations, and how goal-setting, social media, and personal invitation are transforming missionary success.If you've ever wondered what role you play in this moment—or how to make a real impact—this conversation will inspire and challenge you.

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    40 mins
  • The New Garment Update Exposed a Deep Cultural Rift (ft. Mimi Bascom)
    Jul 14 2025

    Why Are Latter-day Saint Women (LDS, Mormon) Divided Over the New Temple Garments?In this episode, I sit down with content creator Mimi Bascom to unpack the surprising fallout from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ recent update to its temple garment design—specifically, the 2024 rollout of the new "open sleeve" or tank top style.As temperatures rise and summer outfits emerge, the debate within the LDS community around Mormon garments has intensified. From influencers styling the new look to traditional voices questioning modesty standards, the conversation is about much more than clothing. It’s about identity, culture, and what it means to live one’s faith in a changing world.

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    36 mins
  • The Secret Economy Behind Latter-day Saint Influencers
    Jul 4 2025

    Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints secretly paying influencers, like Ballerinafarm, Taylor Frankie Paul, and MomTok? Ex-Mormon creators say yes. Viral videos and screenshots claim proof that Latter-day Saint influencers are making money from Church sources. But the truth behind the Latter-day Saint influencer economy is far more surprising — and brilliant. In this video, I unpack the real story behind Church ad spending, nonprofit networks, YouTube monetization, and how ex-Mormon creators may be the ones profiting most from Church-related ads. This is the iceberg of Mormon influencer culture — and we’re going deep.

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    29 mins
  • The Hidden Polygamy Revelation of 1886 Explained | Featuring Stephen Smoot
    Jun 26 2025

    The John Taylor 1886 Revelation Explained. Is polygamy supposed to be an everlasting law? Why did the Church deny this revelation existed in 1933?Stephen O. Smoot is a doctoral student in Ancient Semitic and Egyptian Languages and Literature and has published research on Church History topics, including the 1886 Revelation by John Taylor on the New and Everlasting Covenant. Smoot was a contributing author to the Mormonr article that was just barely published on the John Taylor 1886 Revelation.

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    50 mins
  • Why The Church Denied This Polygamy Revelation Until Now | 1886 John Taylor Revelation
    Jun 23 2025

    The 1886 John Taylor Revelation Explained. In 1886, while hiding from federal agents, President John Taylor of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon, LDS) recorded a revelation that some say proves plural marriage (polygamy) should never have ended. For over a century, the Church did not officially acknowledge this document — until now.

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    8 mins
  • 'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives' Is A Blessing And Curse For The Church | REVIEW
    May 18 2025

    In this deep dive review into Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2, I unpack the explosive drama, the faith moments that actually surprised me, and why I think the real villains might not be the women on screen—but the producers behind it. But was it all bad? Not exactly.This video breaks down whether Secret Lives of Mormon Wives helps or harms the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—and why it might actually spark more curiosity than condemnation. I’ll cover what the show gets so wrong about Latter-day Saint culture, and the few moments that rang unexpectedly true.

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    41 mins