LDS Church Historian Sparks Racism Controversy !
From Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup by Bill Reel
June 11, 2026 · 2h 7m
About this episode
The episode discusses a controversy sparked by an LDS Church leader's comments on race, alongside various developments in the church community.
Tonight on A Mormon Newscast, a church leader’s playing on stereotypes about speech and singing style among people of color sparks discussion and controversy as members debate intent, history, and whether Church leaders should be held to a higher standard when engaging with material carrying a troubling past. We also examine the latest developments in the Livermore case, continuing questions surrounding claims that Latter-day Saints are—or are not—Christian, and a bizarre story involving an alleged church squatter that has people talking. Plus, a new Book of Mormon trailer generates reactions online, the Fairview temple dispute continues to evolve, and we take a look at a sacrament table story that has raised eyebrows among members. We’ll also discuss the recently acquired photograph believed by some to depict Joseph Smith, rumors claiming the Church plans to close storehouses and shift welfare efforts toward community food banks, and the growing controversy surrounding Jeremy Hoop’s claim that the long-awaited William Clayton journals have surfaced. As always, we’ll separate fact from rumor, examine the evidence, and give you the context you need to…
People in this episode
Host: Bill Reel
Topics covered
- racism controversy
- church leadership
- Latter-day Saints
- Christianity debate
- Book of Mormon trailer
- sacrament table story
- spiritual trauma support
Keywords
- LDS Church
- racism
- Joseph Smith
- Jeremy Hoop
- Livermore case
- Book of Mormon
- Christianity
- sacrament table
- spiritual trauma
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LDS Church, Fairview temple, Livermore case
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