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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.

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When No. 3 Utah hosts No. 7 BYU on Saturday — with national rankings, a possible conference championship and potential berths in the College Football Playoff on the line — it will be a BIG — all caps — game.

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As the United States inches toward a possibly momentous Election Day, it could be instructive for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to think about the quixotic — and idealistic — presidential campaign of church founder Joseph... more

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Are Latter-day Saints Christians? It’s not an uncommon question. Members respond with an emphatic “yes” and point to the signs outside their chapels and temples: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “You see,” they say, “It’s right there ... more

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The U.S. Central Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued an official statement last month opposing the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act, better known as Proposition 1.

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Park
Historian who researches Mormon history and politics.
Episode: Would Joseph Smith be a progressive or conservative in today’s political landscape? | Episode 463
Patrick Mason
Chair of Mormon history and culture at Utah State University and co-author of Rooted: Centering Christ in Everything.
Utah State University
Episode: How the ‘Oaks doctrine’ on politics jibes with Jesus’ teachings | Episode 462
Melissa Mason
Licensed social worker and therapist, and co-author of Rooted: Centering Christ in Everything.
Episode: How the ‘Oaks doctrine’ on politics jibes with Jesus’ teachings | Episode 462
Heather Pugmire
Latter-day Saint, OB-GYN practicing in Idaho
OB-GYN in Idaho
Episode: This LDS OB-GYN was ‘100% yes’ on Prop 1 — until her church weighed in | Episode 461
Matthew Bowman
Latter-day Saint scholar, Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University, co-author of Game Changers, AJ Dybantsa, BYU, and the Struggle for the Soul of Basketball
Claremont Graduate University
Episode: Why gambling violates LDS principles and economics | Episode 460
Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Historian and author
Calvin University
Episode: LDS women and the rise of conservative Christian gender ideals | Episode 459
Thomas Griffith
Former federal judge, Latter-day Saint
Episode: Former judge Thomas Griffith on LDS President Dallin Oaks' D.C. speech | Episode 458
McKay Coppins
Staff writer at The Atlantic, practicing Latter-day Saint, investigative journalist
The Atlantic
Episode: McKay Coppins on sports betting for Latter-day Saints | Episode 457
Scott Howell
Former state senator and service missionary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Episode: LDS service missionaries confront a whole new challenge: immigration | Episode 456

Hosts

Peggy Fletcher Stack
Senior Religion Reporter and co-host; Salt Lake Tribune
David Noyce
Managing Editor at Salt Lake Tribune; Host

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 404 ratings
  • terrible quality of sound

    Please fix sound quality. It is so bad.

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    bookishmom25
    United Statesa month ago
  • Trivial

    Within minutes of the first podcast I listened to, three women were brutally trashing both men and women using a provo dating site. Worthless cosmic debri is a better title for this sad little slice of salt lake society.

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    ak*98
    United States3 months ago
  • Better hosts? Better voices?

    I love the content but - the audio- including the crackly voices of the hosts and general audio quality is continually horrible. It’s so disjointed. I think the hosts need to practice? Or talk more smoothly? Or practice their diction. They’re knowledgeable and ask good questions, which I appreciate. Not trying to be rude but only helpful bc it’s a good podcast but sound and voices need a major uplift!

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    KatieCMMM
    United States3 months ago
  • Occasionally informative, but suffers from poor production

    The hosts are obviously well-informed observers of the LDS faith and its communities and cultures, but they too often explore issues through the narrow lens of sex, race, and US politics. They seem less adept at exploring and interviewing guests outside those topics. As others have noted, the audio quality is often so poor and unbalanced that it makes it difficult to listen to the podcast.

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    bravopunk88
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Content, Poor Production

    I love listening to the great thoughts and ideas in this podcast, but half the time I have to turn it off because the low audio quality makes it so unpleasant to listen to. About half the time it feels like they just use the audio recording feature on Zoom for the actual podcast itself. Surely it couldn’t be that hard to improve this.

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    Jeff Karren
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate the diverse guest mix and fair questioning.
Many praise the show's secular lens and scholarly framing of Mormon topics.
Guests often provide thoughtful, nuanced perspectives on religion and culture.
Sound quality and production are repeatedly called out as areas for improvement.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Would Joseph Smith be a progressive or conservative in today’s political landscape? | Episode 463
Q: How would they be described?
Park says Smith's views crossed modern categories: he supported federal intervention and individual freedoms while also favoring social cohesion and religious participation in politics.
Would Joseph Smith be a progressive or conservative in today’s political landscape? | Episode 463
Q: Why did Joseph Smith and the Saints give up hope in existing parties and politicians?
After the Saints' appeals to Illinois politicians and presidential candidates failed to secure protection or redress, they concluded they would have to act for themselves.
How the ‘Oaks doctrine’ on politics jibes with Jesus’ teachings | Episode 462
Q: What do members and sometimes the church in their messaging get wrong about the body and chastity?
Melissa Mason argues that Western Christianity has often equated modesty with controlling bodies and chastity with controlling sexuality. She says this can create shame, especially for women, and that treating bodies as sacred follows the example of Jesus' embodied life.
How the ‘Oaks doctrine’ on politics jibes with Jesus’ teachings | Episode 462
Q: How does the Oaks doctrine on political differences equate to what the biblical Jesus taught?
Patrick Mason says Jesus addressed political concerns such as poverty and how people structure society. He interprets Dallin Oaks' call to moderate and unify on contested issues as a call to peacemaking and reconciliation, while Melissa Mason adds that unity does not require agreement or identical votes.
Why gambling violates LDS principles and economics | Episode 460
Q: How does this talk redefine the LDS view of an economy and personal responsibility?
It reframes the economy as a mutual, neighbor-focused system rather than a purely individual gain-driven model, tying gambling to broader concerns about social welfare and community impact.

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A thoughtful examination of LDS news and culture through interviews with scholars, faith leaders, and prominent religious figures. The show frequently covers church history, theology, social issues within Mormon communities, and how faith intersects with politics, gender, race, and morality. Listeners can expect rigorous questions, a secular lens on controversial topics, and a steady stream of expert guests who provide historical context, personal narratives, and constructive critique. Noteworthy is the blend of high-profile historians and long-time faith reporters, which helps translate complex topics into accessible discussions for both adherents and curious outsiders.

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2. Patrick Mason
3. Melissa Mason
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6. Kristin Kobes Du Mez
7. Thomas Griffith
8. McKay Coppins

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