Mormon Stories Podcast LDS Church Sues Mormon Stories Podcast and John Dehlin | Ep. 2139
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Apr 22, 2026 A legal battle over trademark and copyright sparks a detailed recounting of how the lawsuit was discovered and what mediation demanded. Changes made to branding and disclaimers are described alongside claims of coordinated media coverage and harassment. Calls for legal, volunteer, and financial support are woven with reflections on mission, transparency, and the potential impacts of the dispute.
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Refusing Confidential Mediation And The Name Stance
- Dehlin accepted mediation but refused the church's demand for confidentiality, citing donor transparency and public scrutiny.
- He and Open Stories Foundation made clear they would not remove 'Mormon' from the podcast name.
Origins And Intent Of Mormon Stories Podcast
- Dehlin explains Mormon Stories began in 2005 while he was an active Latter-day Saint and remained aimed at transparency and informed consent.
- He emphasizes the podcast has long interviewed faithful members and apologists, countering claims it was intended to deceive.
Question The Church's Public Statements
- Dehlin urges listeners to scrutinize the church's public statements given historical examples of misleading messaging.
- He cites Joseph Smith-era denials about polygamy as context for distrusting official narratives.
