This Week in Latter-days
This Week in Mormons
Show overview
This Week in Latter-days has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 217 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 55 min and 1h 9m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 80 episodes published. Published by This Week in Mormons.
From the publisher
Weekly recap podcast covering the biggest news, headlines, and culture stories involving The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with clear context and thoughtful Latter-day Saint–focused commentary.
Latest Episodes
View all 217 episodes8/22 – It’s Not About The “Mormon”
8/15 – Happy Birthday, Pres. Oaks
8/8 – The Chibota Era
8/1 – Women Burning Down Our Chapels
7/25 – The Pioneer Day Episode (Singing Included)
7/18 – 88,500 Missionaries, 1 Swifty Wedding
7/11 – Religious Liberty Fades by 2046
6/27 – But, Are You Wearing Your Garments?
6/20 – Rasband Debunks!
6/13 – Andy Reid: The Coach at Temple Square
6/6 – News Flash: The Church of Jesus Christ is Actually Christian
5/30 – It’s Constitution Sunday!
5/23 – Brother Banana Baseball
5/16 – Keyhole to the Holy of Holies
5/9 – Mother’s Day at Church
4/25 – Young Women Names!
4/18 – The Temple Square App
4/11 – Six Months of EASTER!
The Great 8 – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/07/gordon-monson-ranks-great-eight/ Man arrested for stripping in Utah Mormon church – https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/man-arrested-stripping-utah-mormon-church-b2952429.html New Primary General Presidency Called at the April 2026 General Conference – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/new-primary-general-presidency-april-2026-general-conference Seminary and Institute enrollment surpasses 1 million students worldwide – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/seminary-and-institute-enrollment-surpasses-1-million-students-worldwide 2025 Statistical Report – https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/2025-statistical-report How the LDS Church is growing and shrinking – https://religionnews.com/2026/04/06/how-the-lds-church-is-growing-and-shrinking/ Church growth in 2025: What stands out in the statistical report – https://www.ldsliving.com/church-growth-in-2025-what-stands-out-in-the-statistical-report/s/13210 Mormon Barrio: Latino Belonging in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – https://www.amazon.com/Mormon-Barrio-Latino-Belonging-Latter-day/dp/1479833835 LDS Latinos worry about MAGA – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/07/lds-latinos-worry-about-maga/ Utah Author Marc J Gregson – https://marcjgregson.com/about-me Metrics of Faith – http://www.matthewrmiles.com/metrics-of-faith.html Emma, Love on the Spectrum star, talks about how the show has helped her reimagine dating – https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/04/08/emma-utah-love-on-the-spectrum/ The LDS Church’s new Sunday schedule – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/04/lds-churchs-new-sunday-schedule/ New Sunday curriculum and For the Strength of Youth guide and magazine – https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/04/01/new-sunday-curriculum-for-the-strength-of-youth-fsy-guide-magazine/ If the LDS Church wants its Sunday meetings concise and consequential, here’s a better way to do it – https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/04/gordon-monsons-plan-reshaping-lds/ Taylor Frankie Paul and LDS domestic abuse allegations – https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-06/taylor-frankie-paul-lds-mormon-church-domestic-abuse-allegations Taylor Frankie Paul is distancing herself from the Church – https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/06/taylor-frankie-paul-mormon-lds/89481677007/ ‘Mormon Wives’ aren’t the only influencers stoking curiosity about the LDS Church – https://www.kuer.org/race-religion-social-justice/2026-04-03/mormon-wives-arent-the-only-influencers-stoking-curiosity-about-the-lds-church Whitney Leavitt is cashing in on dirty soda and helping take the Mormon-fueled trend nationwide – https://www.inc.com/ali-donaldson/whitney-leavitt-is-cashing-in-on-dirty-soda-and-helping-take-the-mormon-fueled-trend-nationwide/91328143 Mormon leaders double down on transgender exclusion in new handbook update – https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/mormon-leaders-double-down-on-transgender New poll shows Latter-day Saints leaving Republican Party affiliation as rest of nation trends away from the Democratic Party – https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/04/01/new-poll-shows-latter-day-saints-leaving-republican-party-affiliation-as-rest-of-nation-trends-away-from-the-democratic-party/ Are Utahns shifting political alliances? – https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2026/04/08/are-utahns-shifting-political-alliances/ ‘The Book of Mormon’ celebrates 15 years of Broadway shows – https://www.altoonamirror.com/life/go-magazine/2026/04/broadway-bookofmormon-15years-celebrates/ 195 years ago today – Apr 07, 1831 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/04/195-years-ago-today-apr-07-1831.html 175 years ago today – Apr 7, 1851 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/04/175-years-ago-today-apr-7-1851.html 170 years ago today – Apr 6, 1856 – http://www.todayinmormonhistory.com/2026/04/170-years-ago-today-apr-6-1856.html Journal of Discourses 3:280 (Milk Strippings story) – https://jod.mrm.org/3/280 Journal of Discourses 5:206 – https://jod.mrm.org/5/206
4/3 – This Episode is 25 Minutes Long, So Don’t Linger in the Hallway
Kurt Francom is joined by Richie from ?@TheCulturalHall? and Pastor Jeff from ?@HelloSaints? 1. Church of Jesus Christ announces new Sunday meeting schedule https://www.ksl.com/article/51475230/church-of-jesus-christ-announces-new-sunday-meeting-schedule 2. Over a thousand people join Lindon Palm Sunday walk https://www.ksl.com/article/51474714/over-a-thousand-people-join-lindon-palm-sunday-walk 3. Dallas Jenkins says Easter should be celebrated like a BYU victory https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2026/03/29/dallas-jenkins-poscast-latter-day-saint-easter/ 4. Historic Church Growth: A Preview of the April 2026 World Report https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/a-preview-of-the-april-2026-world-report 5. Watch the April 2026 Edition of the World Report https://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/watch-the-april-2026-edition-of-the-word-report/ 6. Utah faith, community leaders consider: What would Jesus do? https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/04/01/pamela-atkinson-faith-roundtable-humanitarian-what-would-jesus-do-deseret-news/ 7. New poll shows Latter-day Saints leaving Republican Party affiliation as rest of nation trends away from the Democratic Party https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/04/01/new-poll-shows-latter-day-saints-leaving-republican-party-affiliation-as-rest-of-nation-trends-away-from-the-democratic-party 8. Solemn assemblies: What to know before conference https://www.ldsliving.com/solemn-assemblies-what-to-know-before-conference/s/13202 9. Presiding Bishopric member for nearly 20 years, Bishop Richard C. Edgley dies at 90 https://www.thechurchnews.com/members/2026/03/27/presiding-bishopric-member-20-years-bishop-richard-edgley-dies-90/ 10. 91 New Area Seventies Sustained at the April 2026 Conference Leadership Meeting https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/april-2026-general-conference-leadership-meeting
3/28 – God Will Not Be TikToked
News: Influencers Taylor Frankie Paul the Bachelorette: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/20/nx-s1-5754587/bachelorette-canceled-taylor-frankie-paul- mormon-wives The opposite of TFP https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/28/lds-influencer-mormon-faith/ Staying on influencers…..Emily Jackson had a face procedure and you can follow her progression on Instagram, Co2 laser resurfacing. CO2 (carbon dioxide) laser resurfacing uses targeted beams of light to remove the superficial layer of your skin. This stimulates newer skin to grow in its place. Moving on to music….. The global choir participants are all set to sing in G.C. Demark Sweden x2 England Puerto Rico Spain Paraguay New Zealand x 2 Wales Philippines Norway The Organ whisper https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/03/29/meet-music-man-who-cares/ BYU Celebrates 150 with the Mens Chorus, sing “Rise and Shout” See it on Instagram on the official BYU page known as “brighamyounguniveristy” SLC Temple open house Tickets will be available in late summer 2026 https://www.moronichannel.org/newsroom/temples/salt-lake-temple-open-house-tickets-to-be- released-in-late-summer-2026/ New Statutes on Temple Square https://www.deseret.com/faith/2026/03/25/2-new-statues-of-christ-at-temple-square/ Natural Disasters Flooding in Hawaii https://www.ldsdaily.com/world/what-we-know-about-laies-church-sites-after-major-flooding- on-oahu/ Buildings for sale Need a church building? We got a couple for sale. 1. “Lighthouse Church” former North Jordan Stake Center, build 1949, Vision: Community Resource Center, Local History museum. Both groups interested working with West Valley City Got lots of red brick, pretty cool looking. No word on price. 2. Stake Center Cerritos CA, $14.9 million, 32,816 sf, five acres, built 1977, (Looks like standard Church issue) Still actively used as a Stake Center in Institute building. Is sale related to construction of newer facilities near regional temples? Mormons Behaving Badly Stealing keys from the temple lockers Opps he allegedly violated the Fish and Game laws https://www.eastidahonews.com/2026/03/idaho-fish-and-game-commissioner-charged-with- poaching-bull-elk/