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Cwic Media- LDS Podcast / Latter-day Saints

Greg Matsen
Latter-Day Saints
Book Of Mormon
Christianity
Joseph Smith
Polygamy
Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
LDS Church
Brigham Young
Exaltation
Education
Feminism
The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints
Family Proclamation
Brigham Young University
Faith
Postmodernism
Jesus Christ
The Book Of Mormon
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Social Media

LATTER-DAY SAINT CULTURE & THEOLOGY Cwic Show articulates the current cultural, political, and Church-related trends that affect our lives and the Church. Also, Cwic Media offers a new approach to the scriptures through its Cwic Interpreters. Theology, History, No fluff. LDS, Mormon. Unscripted! 'I have been looking for an LDS podcast like this! Not like anything else out there!' Latter-Day Saints... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Strong
Author of Torn, researcher on religious disaffiliation
Author, Torn;Researcher
Episode: Why 40% of Active Latter-day Saints Leave the Church - feat. Jeff Strong
Ralph Hancock
Professor of Political Philosophy at Brigham Young University, author of Love and Virtue in a Secular Age, Christianity, Modernity, and the Human Good
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Navajo Nation, community advocate
Episode: $2.1 Billion and No Answers: Inside the Navajo Nation Funding Mystery
Celine Anderson
Researcher on polygamy and LDS history
Independent researcher
Episode: The Dangerous Rise of "Polygamy Denial"
Kai Schwemmer
Student and political commentator
Brigham Young University
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Arantz Akandi
Episode: New Young Women Class Names! Young Men More Religious Than Young Women?
Kevin Prince
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Paul Brothers
Members from The Stick of Joseph
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Andrea Woodmancy
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Hosts

Greg Matsen
Host of the show and interviewer in this episode
Kai Schwemmer
Host of City in the Soul and The City and the Soul; political commentator
Ralph Hancock
Professor of Political Philosophy at BYU; author
Jeff Strong
Author and researcher on religious disaffiliation
Jeff Lindsay
Scholar discussing Book of Moses and Brass Plates parallels

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 451 ratings
  • Not worth the time

    This dude is very obviously a dork with really poor thinking skills. Not worth your time.

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    Red mtn republican
    United States2 months ago
  • Refreshing and timely

    Greg is engaging and on the cutting edge of of church issues. Love his content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B0b2002
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    I’m writing a review because I saw lots of bad reviews from people who clearly don’t agree with Greg’s take on things. My husband and I listen on the regular and talk about your episodes! This is a great podcast, he really tries to understand where others are coming from but also stands firm in truth. Some may not like that, that’s on them, not on Greg. Excellent podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Petrichs
    United States9 months ago
  • Did not do his homework

    The Temple endowment and the family proclamation are essentially the same thing?!?!!

    How did this guy get a PhD. He thinks the Civil War was literally over just taxes. And he’s comparing not wanting to pay taxes to human sexuality, vastly different.

    This dude can’t remember if Claire Dalton is a seminary or a Sunday school teacher. This guy did not do his study. Can’t pronounce Schilaty right.

    So it’s rhetoric when it’s a rally but it’s the spirit of it’s in sacrament meeting?

    Didn’t atten... more

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    Memo (')>
    United Statesa year ago
  • Paul Mero

    I wouldn’t spend another minute talking to Paul Mero. He obviously doesn’t understand law, economics, American and English history and culture, incentives, and the rule of law. His argument was internally incoherent. Get across the border, you are ok, but if not, too bad! Many other things wrong. He is a practitioner of toxic empathy, which you rightly decry. Also, he wants to assassinate South American leaders? Really? By the way, isn’t Senator Lee supporting President Trump on immigratio... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Oregon Lawyer
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, thoughtful dialogue on faith and culture with strong doctrinal grounding.
Sponsorships for faith-centered events are a notable recurring element.
Audience appreciates accessible yet rigorous discussions; some reviews critique political overtones.
Guests bring credible expertise, enhancing credibility and depth of discussion.
Some listeners feel the tone is biased towards orthodox LDS views and wish for more nuance.

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Why 40% of Active Latter-day Saints Leave the Church - feat. Jeff Strong
Q: So, Jeff, based on all your research, why do people leave the church?
Strong explains there are four main reasons—lifestyle, church history, social issues, and church experience—though he notes individual decisions are complex and personalized beyond these categories.
Revealing Video- Inside Elder Gilbert's Sit-down with Peggy Fletcher Stack
Q: Do you think all members in the church should follow your view of orthodoxy?
Elder Gilbert states that he is not the arbiter of orthodoxy and stresses the importance of adhering to church doctrine for safety.
Revealing Video- Inside Elder Gilbert's Sit-down with Peggy Fletcher Stack
Q: What do you see as your role in helping to keep people in the church given there are many leaving?
Elder Gilbert acknowledges the challenges but emphasizes focusing on the positive aspects of church growth and pointing individuals back to Christ.
"Get Your Children Out of Utah's Government Schools" Alleged Corruption In Utah Schools
Q: How are the children's minds, hearts and futures not safe?
Boggess explains that diluted academic standards and severe behavior issues in classrooms undermine children's education and well-being.
"Get Your Children Out of Utah's Government Schools" Alleged Corruption In Utah Schools
Q: What would be the next steps at this point if we want to get in for a minute?
Boggess mentions that effective change requires parents to advocate for educational reforms and highlights the need for legislative action to repeal bad codes.

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A culture- and faith-focused show that centers on Latter-day Saint issues, theology, and how religious identity intersects with politics, culture, and modern society. Episodes frequently tackle church history, doctrine, scripture interpretation, and contemporary social topics from a faith-forward perspective, often featuring scholars, pastors, and religious commentators. Noteworthy is the willingness to host a broad range of guests—from BYU-affiliated academics to community activists—while maintaining a clear LDS lens and a propensity to connect philosophical ideas to everyday faith lived in family and community life. The format is dialogue-driven, with hard questions, rigorous analysis, and occasional promotional content for faith-centered... more

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