Did the LDS Church Really Give $1.58 Billion to Charity in 2025?
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The episode discusses the LDS Church's claim of $1.58 billion in charitable giving, alongside various current events in Mormon news.
The LDS Church has announced that it spent $1.58 billion in humanitarian and welfare assistance in 2025, a number the Church says represents record-level giving around the world. But what exactly is included in that number, and how much of it represents money the Church itself donated versus funds that passed through programs like fast offerings, welfare systems, and the “Giving Machines”? Tonight we break down the announcement, what the Church says it means, and why critics say the way the number is presented deserves a closer look. We’ll also cover several other major stories in Mormon news this week. A new update in the case of the LDS doctor arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his wife’s friend as the legal situation continues to unfold. We also discuss leadership movement involving Apostle Ronald A. Rasband’s cousin, which some critics are already pointing to as possible nepotism, while others argue the individual’s credentials make the appointment defensible. Internationally, a LDS missionary was reportedly attacked with a machete, raising concerns about missionary safety in certain parts of the world. Meanwhile, the Salt Lake Temple open house preparations are…
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