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Dan McClellan is one of the most knowledgeable and consistently informative voices discussing the Bible, religion, and the sociology of religion today. As a Latter-day Saint scholar with extensive academic training, he has built an enormous audience by responding to bad arguments, challenging biblical apologetics, and engaging directly with both believers and non-believers.But what does Dan McClellan actually believe?In this video, I give my honest thoughts on Dan, his scholarship, his approach to social media, his relationship with the Latter-day Saint faith, and the things I admire—and occasionally criticize—about his content.I have tremendous respect for Dan's knowledge and intellectual honesty. He's willing to engage with people who disagree with him, acknowledge mistakes when he makes them, and correct the record. His willingness to tackle claims rather than simply deliver lectures is a big part of what makes his content so compelling.I also discuss one thing I find particularly interesting: Dan deliberately avoids discussing his personal religious beliefs. While I understand his reasoning, I think there's something valuable about publicly stating and defending your own worldview. I take a very different approach to that question.Is Dan a critic of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Is he an advocate for Mormonism? Is he secretly an atheist? Or is he simply a believer who doesn't want his personal faith to become the focus of his platform?And yes, we have to talk about "Debunking Dan McClellan"—the satirical video I once made that apparently fooled a few people into thinking I was actually trying to debunk him.Ultimately, this is a very positive assessment of someone whose scholarship I genuinely admire. Whether you agree with Dan or not, he's one of the most interesting voices in the modern discussion about the Bible and religion.Thanks for watching!#DanMcClellan #Mormonism #LatterDaySaints #BibleScholar #BiblicalScholarship #ExMormon #MormonNewsRoundupPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MormonNewsRoundupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NewsMormonPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember, remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Welcome to the Mormon News Roundup, where we take a deep dive into the history and evolution of Mormon theology.In this episode, we examine some of the most dramatic developments and contradictions in LDS teachings about God, the Godhead, human exaltation, and the nature of the divine.• The Evolution of the Godhead — How early Book of Mormon teachings about one God compare with Joseph Smith’s later teachings about a plurality of gods.• Heavenly Mother — Why the doctrine of an eternal female counterpart to God became an important part of LDS theology.• The Virgin Birth — Brigham Young’s controversial teachings about the literal physical parentage of Jesus Christ.• Changes to Sacred Texts — The evolution of passages in the Book of Mormon and the removal of the Lectures on Faith from the Doctrine and Covenants.• The Holy Ghost Paradox — How the LDS concept of a spirit-only Holy Ghost creates some fascinating questions about exaltation, physical bodies, celestial marriage, and eternal progression.From the 1830 Book of Mormon to later teachings from Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, Orson Pratt, Bruce R. McConkie, and other LDS leaders, this episode explores how Mormon ideas about God and the universe developed—and sometimes dramatically changed—over time.What happens when doctrines about God, exaltation, and eternal progression evolve? And what questions are left unanswered?Keep asking questions. Keep examining the history.#MormonNewsRoundup #Mormonism #LDS #ExMormon #MormonHistory #JosephSmith #LDSChurch #MormonDoctrine #HeavenlyMother #HolyGhost #ExMormonTokPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MormonNewsRoundupTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NewsMormonPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember, remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

BYU professor Kerry Muhlestein has produced a series of videos defending Joseph Smith’s claim that he translated the Book of Abraham from ancient Egyptian papyri.But how well does that defense actually hold up?In this video, we fact-check Muhlestein’s arguments and assumptions against the historical record, the surviving papyri, and the available Egyptological evidence. We’ll also examine what other Egyptologists have said about the arguments being used to defend Joseph Smith’s translation.Does Muhlestein have a compelling case—or are we watching an elaborate attempt to rescue a translation that simply doesn’t match the evidence?You decide.🎥 Original video:https://youtu.be/_KLa8HYsfpM?is=fRPAyb7RG-p4zunw#BookOfAbraham #JosephSmith #Mormonism #KerryMuhlestein #Egyptology #ExMormonPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

I’m attempting a WORLD RECORD livestream focused exclusively on Gordon B. Hinckley, the 15th president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!🔥 Five straight hours of Gordon B. Hinckley🎥 Interviews, news appearances, press conferences, and Mormon history⏳ An absolutely ridiculous deep dive into the life, legacy, and public image of one of Mormonism’s most recognizable leaders.Can we make history? Can I survive five hours of nonstop Gordon B. Hinckley? And has anyone ever attempted anything this absurdly specific?JOIN ME LIVE! Bring your questions, your popcorn, and your favorite Hinckley moments. Let’s see how far we can take this thing!📺 Subscribe, show up in the live chat, and help spread the word!As always, no unhallowed hand can stop the Mormon News Roundup from progressing!#GordonBHinckley #MormonNewsRoundup #LDS #MormonHistory #WorldRecord🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4957613918322688Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupMormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elisha Lee has an incredibly powerful Instagram channel where she openly talks about losing her faith and leaving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.In this highlight video, I’m sharing my top 10 favorite reels from Elisha Lee, featuring her honesty, humor, and insights about life after leaving a high-demand religion.Elisha and her husband also run the YouTube channel Faith Unraveled, where they spill the tea on faith, Mormonism, and their journey. Elisha doesn’t post there as often these days, but there’s still plenty worth checking out.🎥 Original Faith Unraveled YouTube Channel:Faith Unraveled on YouTube👉 Please like, subscribe, and check out Faith Unraveled!If you’re interested in ex-Mormon stories, deconstruction, and life after leaving the LDS Church, you’re definitely going to enjoy this one.#ExMormon #ExLDS #Mormonism #FaithDeconstruction #ElishaLee #FaithUnraveledPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

General Conference is over. The inspirational music has faded, the talks have been clipped into TikToks, and the faithful have been told once again that everything went exactly according to plan.So… let’s talk about what actually happened.Join Dives for the October 2026 Mormon News Roundup General Conference Post-Mortem, where we take a critical, skeptical, and occasionally sarcastic look at the biggest moments, strangest claims, memorable talks, doctrinal developments, and unanswered questions coming out of General Conference.We'll discuss the messages that stood out, the moments that deserve a second look, and what this conference tells us about where the LDS Church is headed.Bring your questions, your hot takes, your conference notes—and your metaphorical barf bag.No unhallowed hand can stop the Mormon News Roundup from progressing!#MormonNewsRoundup #LDS #GeneralConference #Mormonism #ExMormon #LDSChurch #October2026🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4957613918322688Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupMormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Should I finally remove my name from the records of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?By the end of this video, I’ll tell you the decision I’ve made—for now—and explain why it’s not nearly as straightforward as you might think.Believe it or not, I’m still technically a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I was blessed as an infant, baptized at eight years old, and confirmed a member of the church.I remember my baptism remarkably well. I was baptized by my older brother, who was sixteen at the time. Ironically, he later came out as gay and had his own name removed from the church’s records.I’m also at least a sixth-generation Latter-day Saint through my father’s side. My family has deep roots in Mormon history, including ancestors who devoted their lives to the church. I recently visited my great-grandparents’ graves in Salt Lake City, and that connection to my family history is one of the reasons this decision is more complicated than it might seem.Today, I no longer believe the church’s truth claims. I rarely attend Sunday meetings, and I host a podcast and YouTube channel devoted to examining Mormon history, doctrine, and leadership. I openly criticize many of the church’s teachings and policies.So why am I still on the membership rolls?The LDS Church continues to count people like me as members unless we formally resign. That raises an obvious question: if I no longer believe, should I still allow myself to be counted?There are good arguments for removing my name. There are also surprisingly personal reasons for keeping it there.Resignation is also not something I take lightly. Once your records are removed, returning to the church generally requires rebaptism. And part of me wonders whether I would rather leave on my own terms—or simply wait and see whether the church eventually decides to remove me itself.I even have a strange part of me that almost wants the church to hold a membership council. If that happened, I would welcome the opportunity to explain directly to church leaders why I no longer believe.Of course, leadership changes. A bishop who doesn't care about my public criticism today might be replaced by someone who sees things very differently tomorrow.So where do I stand?For now, I have no plans to remove my records.But I also recognize that the church could eventually make that decision for me.Should I remove my name? Should I stay on the records? Or should I simply wait and see what happens?Let me know what you think in the comments. This is one of the biggest personal decisions I’ve wrestled with, and I genuinely want to hear your perspective.Thanks for watching.#Mormon #ExMormon #LDS #Mormonism #LDSChurch #LeavingMormonismPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brigham Young was the second president and prophet of the early Mormon Church—and one of the most controversial religious leaders of 19th-century America.In this video, we examine a compilation of some of Brigham Young’s most outrageous, bizarre, extreme, and disturbing sermons. His views on race, women, sexuality, religion, and social order could be shocking even by the standards of his own era.Rather than simply telling you what Brigham Young believed, we’re going to let his own words speak for themselves.This is a historical reenactment featuring an actor portraying Brigham Young inside a historic Mormon Tabernacle. The goal is to bring these historical statements to life while allowing you to hear them in context and decide for yourself just how extreme these teachings really were.This video is presented for historical, educational, and critical commentary purposes.Listen carefully. Some of these statements are difficult to believe—but they come directly from the historical record.What do you think? Were Brigham Young’s teachings merely products of their time, or were some of them extreme even for the 19th century?#BrighamYoung #MormonHistory #LDS #Mormonism #ChurchHistory #ExMormon #ReligiousHistoryPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Russell M. Nelson in a white suit. A symbolic touch of Peter’s keys. The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve dressed in matching white. And, inevitably, a Colonel Sanders meme.This video takes a look at the strange—and sometimes hilarious—imagery surrounding modern LDS leadership and asks what these carefully staged photographs are really communicating.From Nelson’s appearance outside the Washington D.C. Temple to the infamous photograph at the Rome Italy Temple, where he appears to reach toward the keys held by a statue of the Apostle Peter, the symbolism is hard to miss. In LDS theology, priesthood keys and apostolic authority are central to the Church’s claim that it is the restored Church of Jesus Christ.Then there are the white suits.Temple clothing is intended to symbolize purity, unity, and equality—but when an entire room full of LDS apostles appears in matching white suits, the imagery can also look remarkably corporate, theatrical, and, thanks to the internet, a little bit like a KFC convention.This episode explores the intersection of Mormon authority, church branding, religious symbolism, leader imagery, and the sometimes bizarre visual language of LDS institutional culture.Is it reverence? Religious symbolism? Carefully managed image-making? Or just some spectacular Mormon photo-op material?You decide.#Mormonism #ExMormon #LDS #RussellNelson #MormonChurch #LDSChurch #MormonMemes #ChurchLeaders #MormonHistory #FaithDeconstruction #ExLDS #MormonCriticismPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Lindsey Hansen Park doesn’t post constantly on social media, but when she does, she makes an impact. Known for her thoughtful podcasts and powerful commentary on Mormonism, Lindsey has become an important voice in the ex-Mormon and post-Mormon conversation.This video brings together Lindsey Hansen Park’s Instagram Reels in one place, highlighting some of her most powerful, insightful, and thought-provoking video clips.If you appreciate Lindsey’s work, be sure to follow her and support her podcasts.#LindseyHansenPark #ExMormon #Mormonism #PostMormon #ExMormonVoicesPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In early 2022, Nemo the Mormon sent a remarkable letter to the Office of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The letter was the culmination of months of discussions with local Church leaders over a serious question: What should a member do if they have evidence that senior Church leaders have acted dishonestly, but local leadership cannot resolve the concerns?After contacting members of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve, Nemo received instructions from Elder Brook P. Hales, Secretary to the First Presidency, to present the information to his stake president, who would then forward it to the Office of the First Presidency for investigation.Nemo followed those instructions.His letter formally opposed sustaining Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, Henry B. Eyring, and the Quorum of the Twelve as Prophets, Seers, and Revelators.He then presented evidence he believed demonstrated a broader pattern of dishonesty or misleading statements among senior Church leaders.The letter examines claims involving:• Dallin H. Oaks and electroshock aversion therapy at BYU• Jeffrey R. Holland and Proposition 8• M. Russell Ballard and Church transparency• Russell M. Nelson's "plane of death" story• Brigham Young's Adam-God and blood atonement teachings• The Salamander Letter and Dallin H. Oaks• Changes to LDS temple ordinances• Temple penalties and Jeffrey R. Holland• Missionary baptism practices• Brigham Young and slavery• Church wealth and Neil L. Andersen• Race-related Church curriculum and Gary E. StevensonAt the heart of the letter is a much larger question:If prophets are imperfect men, how should members respond when they believe those prophets have been dishonest? And if Church leaders claim to speak for God, what does dishonesty mean for prophetic authority?In this video, we examine Nemo the Mormon's letter, the evidence it presented, and the difficult questions it raised about LDS leadership, prophetic authority, transparency, and the doctrine of sustaining Church leaders.#Mormonism #LDS #NemoTheMormon #ExMormon #LDSChurch #MormonHistory #ChurchHistory #ProphetsPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonNew videos every day on this channel!Please like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!Mormon News Roundup is not affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Welcome back, everyone!If you follow LDS and ex-Mormon social media, you’ve probably heard of Jenn, the ex-Mormon content creator behind the popular TikTok account All Those Opposed.In today’s highlight, Jenn delivers a goofy, heartfelt, and absolutely savage response to claims made by Cardon Ellis of Ward Radio (formerly Midnight Mormons)—particularly comments Cardon wrote in the foreword to The Anti-Christ Playbook.Jenn takes his arguments apart with humor, insight, and plenty of personality. It’s an entertaining response that you won’t want to miss!👉 Watch Jenn’s full video:https://youtu.be/TSSTjLrvdr4If you enjoy LDS and ex-Mormon commentary, be sure to like, subscribe, and share the video!#ExMormon #Mormonism #LDS #WardRadio #CardonEllis #AllThoseOpposed #ExmoPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What happens when a rapidly expanding global religion, a massive financial empire, golden plates, the Garden of Eden in Missouri, Egyptian mummies, and six-foot-tall Quaker-dressed moonmen all become part of the same story?In this episode of the Mormon News Roundup, we take a journey through some of the most extraordinary claims and teachings associated with the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.We examine:• The enormous financial scale of the modern church and questions surrounding financial transparency• Church membership growth and the missionary system• Joseph Smith's seer stone and the origins of the Book of Mormon• The Hill Cumorah and the story of the golden plates• Claims connecting Missouri to the Garden of Eden and Adam's altar• Joseph Smith's examination of Egyptian mummies and papyri• Teachings about Abraham and Joseph of Egypt• The reported belief in six-foot-tall, Quaker-dressed inhabitants of the Moon• Brigham Young's statements about life on the Sun• The doctrine of a Great Apostasy and the claim that other churches were in error• The broader question of how these extraordinary claims fit together into the church's worldviewThe episode ultimately asks a provocative question: Is this divine truth—or one of the most successful examples of imaginative worldbuilding in American religious history?Welcome to another episode of the Mormon News Roundup.#MormonNewsRoundup #Mormonism #LDS #JosephSmith #BookOfMormon #BrighamYoung #MormonHistory #ExMormonPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundupEmail: [email protected]: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dives.lazarus/X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormonPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.