Remembering Sir David the Bard: The OG Mormon Temple Whistleblower | Ex-Mormon Pioneer
About this episode
This episode remembers Sir David the Bard, a pioneer in discussing LDS temple practices and abuse allegations, through personal stories shared by his friend Allison.
There are some people in the ex-Mormon community who leave the Church… and there are others who help open the door for everyone who comes after them.**Sir David the Bard was one of those people.**David passed away on **August 10, 2026**, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as one of the early ex-Mormon voices willing to publicly discuss subjects that were once considered strictly off-limits—including LDS temple rituals and experiences from inside the temple.Long before ex-Mormon YouTube became what it is today, David was openly talking about his experiences and challenging the secrecy surrounding Mormon temple practices. As a former temple worker, he was willing to shine a light on things that many members had never heard discussed publicly.In this episode of **Mormon News Roundup**, we remember David through the stories of his friend **Allison**, who shares personal memories and powerful stories about the man behind the videos—his personality, his experiences, and the courage it took to speak publicly.We also revisit one of David's videos documenting allegations and stories of abuse involving women inside LDS temples.Whatever you think of David's style, there's no denying that he…
People in this episode
Host: Mormon News Roundup
Guest: Allison
Topics covered
- ex-Mormon community
- LDS temple rituals
- whistleblower
- personal stories
- legacy
Keywords
- Sir David the Bard
- ex-Mormon
- LDS temple
- whistleblower
- temple rituals
- abuse allegations
- Mormonism
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