Mormon Land podcast

Mormon Land

Mormon Land explores the contours and complexities of LDS news. It’s hosted by award-winning religion writer Peggy Fletcher Stack and Salt Lake Tribune managing editor David Noyce.

Mormon Land explores the contours and complexities of LDS news. It’s hosted by award-winning religion writer Peggy Fletcher Stack and Salt Lake Tribune managing editor David Noyce.

 

#100

The beliefs and battles of Marion D. Hanks | Episode 444

There was a time in the 1960s and ’70s, when Marion Duff Hanks was better known than almos... more

17 Jun 2026

39 MINS

39:15

17 Jun 2026


#99

Why many evangelicals don't see Latter-day Saints as Christians | Episode 443

For about a decade, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been in a costly r... more

10 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:00

10 Jun 2026


#98

Poet Carol Lynn Pearson on how she left 'parts' of the church | Episode 442

Carol Lynn Pearson, renowned Latter-day Saint poet, playwright and activist, began keeping... more

03 Jun 2026

36 MINS

36:50

03 Jun 2026


#97

The 'crisis' of members leaving the LDS Church | Episode 441

Jeff Strong, a former bishop, mission president and BYU faculty member, finds himself in a... more

27 May 2026

52 MINS

52:35

27 May 2026


#96

It’s time for members to call out racism, says Black Latter-day Saint leader | Episode 440

Ronell Hugh says he was recently hiking a trail in Highland, Utah, when a white man in a g... more

20 May 2026

44 MINS

44:54

20 May 2026


#95

LDS women who pursued careers when it was seen as a no-no | Episode 439

It’s the late 1960s to mid-1970s. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continue... more

13 May 2026

34 MINS

34:35

13 May 2026


#94

What does a ‘sustaining’ vote really mean in the church? | Episode 438

On April 4, millions of Latter-day Saints worldwide <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religi... more

06 May 2026

40 MINS

40:35

06 May 2026


#93

Why peace lovers aren’t enough. Jesus called for peacemakers. | Episode 437

Nearly 50 years ago, Latter-day Saint prophet-president Spencer W. Kimball warned boldly a... more

29 Apr 2026

34 MINS

34:00

29 Apr 2026


#92

'Mormons in Media' crossover: Processing "Trust Me: The False Prophet" with Mormon Fundamentalism Ex...

Netflix's harrowing 4-part docuseries focuses on the crimes of Sam Batemen, but before Sam... more

26 Apr 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:26

26 Apr 2026


#91

Are members leaving in droves? No. But ‘deeply concerning’ trends exist amid those record conversion...

There was plenty of <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/04/04/lds-church-reports... more

22 Apr 2026

27 MINS

27:13

22 Apr 2026


#90

An apostle's plan to prevent 'old men' from running the church | Episode 435

The three most recent presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died a... more

15 Apr 2026

29 MINS

29:10

15 Apr 2026


#89

Does the General Conference format need an overhaul? | Episode 434

At least four aspects of the just-completed General Conference of The Church of Jesus Chri... more

08 Apr 2026

37 MINS

37:40

08 Apr 2026


#88

With women now able to serve as leaders, how might LDS Sunday schools change? | Episode 433

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced that <a href='https://w... more

01 Apr 2026

28 MINS

28:12

01 Apr 2026


#87

‘Mormons in Media’ crossover: Which 'Secret Lives' messes actually tie back to the LDS Church?

It has been the month of breaking news surrounding reality television in Utah. From Season... more

29 Mar 2026

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:02

29 Mar 2026


#86

The real Harry Reid, the most powerful Latter-day Saint politician in history | Episode 432

Mitt Romney may be the most famous Mormon politician, but the title of highest-ranking ele... more

25 Mar 2026

31 MINS

31:25

25 Mar 2026


#85

Troy Williams: It’s better to compromise with the church than clash with it | Episode 431

As a young man, Troy Williams wore a missionary name tag for The Church of Jesus Christ of... more

18 Mar 2026

36 MINS

36:00

18 Mar 2026


#84

How his LDS faith guides this U.S. diplomat | Episode 430

Born in Salt Lake City, John Dinkelman has spent nearly four decades working as a <a href=... more

11 Mar 2026

32 MINS

32:50

11 Mar 2026


#83

Farewell, Temple Square mission — the only one where women do all the preaching | Episode 429

For decades, the <a href='https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/01/10/lds-dissolve-slc-temp... more

04 Mar 2026

29 MINS

29:28

04 Mar 2026


#82

‘Mormon Land’ tribute: Historian Ardis Parshall talks about pioneer adventures and misadventures

Note to readers and listeners • In a tribute to Salt Lake Tribune guest columnist Ardis Pa... more

25 Feb 2026

36 MINS

36:42

25 Feb 2026


#81

Humorist Eli McCann and his husband discuss the laughs and love they find in LDS culture | Episode 4...

Faithful Salt Lake Tribune readers know Eli McCann well. He’s the award-winning columnist ... more

17 Feb 2026

44 MINS

44:55

17 Feb 2026