“Are LDS Church Members Secularizing?” Mormon Stories Podcast

I joined the Mormon Stories podcast for a wide-ranging, research-informed conversation exploring how Mormon identity is changing and what it might mean for faith, belonging, and community in today’s cultural and political landscape. This episode brings together scholars, clinicians, and commentators to examine new data on how Latter-day Saints understand themselves and one another.

Episode Highlights

This conversation centers on a new sociological typology that looks at the growing diversity within Mormon identity.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Mormon Typology Report and what it suggests about four distinct “types” of Mormons

• How social media and online discourse shape belief, belonging, and division within the LDS community

• Questions around secularization and orthodoxy, and whether traditional belief is shifting

• The rise of the religiously unaffiliated — or “Nones” — and what that means for families and communities

• How politics, gender, and sexuality intersect with modern faith experiences

• How devout members and those who have stepped away often perceive one another

If you’re interested in thoughtful, data-driven dialogue about faith journeys and the evolving landscape of Mormon identity, this episode offers a nuanced and engaging discussion.

Individual Coaching and Therapy

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For Utah residents, I also provide therapy services focused on helping individuals and couples build emotional health, communication, and resilience during times of transition.