Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Another week, another roundup of stories from the world of Mormonism.
This week we begin with another disturbing case involving child sexual abuse. An LDS bishopric counselor accused of abusing multiple boys has accepted a plea deal that could allow him to avoid prison and sex offender registration. We'll break down the allegations, the plea agreement, and why so many are questioning the outcome.
We'll also cover a Young Women's activity that many are calling an example of normalizing grooming behavior, another Utah dentist accused of using trust and religious influence to prey on a teenage intern, the ongoing visa debacle involving the Mongolia Mission President, and a fascinating new portrait of Joseph Smith based on the controversial daguerreotype believed by some to be the only photograph of the Mormon founder.
We'll also discuss rumors of confirmation ordinances being performed before baptism in the temple, a new BYU study on retention and the growing gender gap in the Church, another temple name change, President Dallin H. Oaks' latest missionary guidance and reaffirmation of exclusive LDS truth claims, the Church's expanding LDS praise music concerts, and the opening of the new Nauvoo Visitors' Center and the story it chooses to tell.
Join Rebecca Bibliotheca, and Bill Reel as we examine another week of Mormon news, history, and the stories shaping the Church today.
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Another week, another roundup of stories from the world of Mormonism.
This week we begin with another disturbing case involving child sexual abuse. An LDS bishopric counselor accused of abusing multiple boys has accepted a plea deal that could allow him to avoid prison and sex offender registration. We'll break down the allegations, the plea agreement, and why so many are questioning the outcome.
We'll also cover a Young Women's activity that many are calling an example of normalizing grooming behavior, another Utah dentist accused of using trust and religious influence to prey on a teenage intern, the ongoing visa debacle involving the Mongolia Mission President, and a fascinating new portrait of Joseph Smith based on the controversial daguerreotype believed by some to be the only photograph of the Mormon founder.
We'll also discuss rumors of confirmation ordinances being performed before baptism in the temple, a new BYU study on retention and the growing gender gap in the Church, another temple name change, President Dallin H. Oaks' latest missionary guidance and reaffirmation of exclusive LDS truth claims, the Church's expanding LDS praise music concerts, and the opening of the new Nauvoo Visitors' Center and the story it chooses to tell.
Join Rebecca Bibliotheca, and Bill Reel as we examine another week of Mormon news, history, and the stories shaping the Church today.
DONATE TO SUPPORT THE MORMON NEWSCAST:
donorbox.org/the-mormon-newscast
donorbox.org/mormonish-podcast
Need help navigating a faith crisis or rebuilding after Mormonism?
Bill Reel offers trauma-informed coaching for individuals, couples, and families working through faith transitions, religious trauma, and personal growth. Learn more at: awakenandthrive.org
Please like, subscribe, and share this episode to help us continue bringing thoughtful, evidence-based coverage of Mormonism and its impact.
