Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a story that cuts straight to trust and credibility. Just a few years ago the LDS Church claimed it could not turn over abuse-help-line records because those records were routinely destroyed. Then, just last week, the Church publicly cited those same records to defend itself from over a decade ago. Both statements cannot be true. We walk through what was said, when it was said, and why this contradiction matters—especially when the subject is child abuse and institutional accountability.
This isn’t a technical paperwork issue. It’s about honesty. When an institution asks for moral authority, legal deference, and public trust, its words matter. We break down how this reversal came to light, what the Church is now saying, and why critics argue this isn’t a misunderstanding but a clear case of misleading the public.
Our other stories include looking into the latest Widow’s Mite Report, which raises fresh questions about Church finances. With hundreds of billions in reserves and massive investment growth, the report argues the Church is hoarding wealth at a pace that far outstrips its charitable spending. We discuss what the data shows, what defenders say in response, and why the question “What is all this money for?” keeps getting louder.
We also provide an update on the Heber Valley Temple, where construction plans, timelines, and community impact continue to evolve. As temple announcements pile up across the globe, this local case highlights the growing tension between Church expansion and the communities expected to absorb it.
Finally, we wrap with a few lighter but still telling stories: a Mormon Olympic hopeful making headlines, and the viral moment of someone literally being told to “fetch the Mormons.” Even the smaller stories, it turns out, say something about culture, image, and how the Church is seen in the wider world.
As always, we connect the dots, cut through the spin, and let the facts speak for themselves.
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Tonight on The Mormon Newscast, we lead with a story that cuts straight to trust and credibility. Just a few years ago the LDS Church claimed it could not turn over abuse-help-line records because those records were routinely destroyed. Then, just last week, the Church publicly cited those same records to defend itself from over a decade ago. Both statements cannot be true. We walk through what was said, when it was said, and why this contradiction matters—especially when the subject is child abuse and institutional accountability.
This isn’t a technical paperwork issue. It’s about honesty. When an institution asks for moral authority, legal deference, and public trust, its words matter. We break down how this reversal came to light, what the Church is now saying, and why critics argue this isn’t a misunderstanding but a clear case of misleading the public.
Our other stories include looking into the latest Widow’s Mite Report, which raises fresh questions about Church finances. With hundreds of billions in reserves and massive investment growth, the report argues the Church is hoarding wealth at a pace that far outstrips its charitable spending. We discuss what the data shows, what defenders say in response, and why the question “What is all this money for?” keeps getting louder.
We also provide an update on the Heber Valley Temple, where construction plans, timelines, and community impact continue to evolve. As temple announcements pile up across the globe, this local case highlights the growing tension between Church expansion and the communities expected to absorb it.
Finally, we wrap with a few lighter but still telling stories: a Mormon Olympic hopeful making headlines, and the viral moment of someone literally being told to “fetch the Mormons.” Even the smaller stories, it turns out, say something about culture, image, and how the Church is seen in the wider world.
As always, we connect the dots, cut through the spin, and let the facts speak for themselves.
Support The Mormon Newscast
If you value independent reporting and thoughtful analysis, please consider donating:
👉 donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast
👉 donorbox.org/the-mormon-newscast
Need support dealing with spiritual trauma?
1-on-1 coaching and support groups are available at
👉 awakenandthrive.org
