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What Mormon Stories Finances Actually Show
Public IRS filings show Mormon Stories is a $1.12M donor-funded nonprofit that's more than doubled since 2020. Here's what the Form 990 data actually says.
What are Mormons? What UtahTok Leaves Out
On TikTok and reality TV, UtahTok creators have drawn millions into a glimpse of Mormon culture—but what does social media miss about the actual lived reality of the faith?
What 'Mormon Wives' Misses About LDS Culture
Reality TV thrives on exaggeration and highlights tension, but Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives captures only a narrow, sensationalized slice of what being a woman in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints might actually be like.
Do Mormon Church Garments Shame Women?
Few practices within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are as widely misunderstood as temple garment wearing, but for many LDS women, these garments represent covenant, identity, and spiritual protection rather than shame.
The LDS Church Donates Funding and Real Estate to Olympic Games
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made a significant financial donation and committed real estate and volunteer services to the 2034 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
Mormonism Explained by Entertainment: What's Accurate?
Two high-profile media productions have sparked debate over how accurately they portray The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members.
The LDS Church Sponsoring MrBeast—What This Means
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors MrBeast's nonprofit Beast Philanthropy, raising questions about the relationship between the LDS Church and this major philanthropic initiative.
Is the Church Targeting Ex-Mormons Over the Term "Mormon"?
A recent Salt Lake Tribune article has renewed debate about whether the Church is attempting to pressure critics like John Dehlin to rebrand.
3 Latter-day Saints Who Break the Mold
Three celebrated figures show how members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints navigate faith and creativity in mainstream culture.
Ex-Mormons Explained: Who is More Likely to Leave?
Statistical analysis reveals key demographic patterns predicting whether Latter-day Saints leave the Church.
Garments Mormon and Influencer Moms: What Does it All Mean?
Understanding the sacred garments many Latter-day Saint women wear reveals the faith commitments that shape the lives of prominent Mormon mom influencers.
Mormonism and Mercy: Takeaways from LDS Response to Hate Crime
In the wake of a targeted attack on a Michigan LDS meetinghouse, the Latter-day Saint community's response offers powerful lessons in mercy, forgiveness, and peacemaking.