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Why the LDS Church is suing 'Mormon Stories' host John Dehlin

Aidan Oneida
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KUER

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed a lawsuit in April against “Mormon Stories Podcast” host John Dehlin, alleging trademark and copyright infringement. We’ll talk with Dehlin about the case, as well as with LDS scholars Matthew Bowman and Patrick Mason about what the suit tells us about the LDS Church and the influence of “Mormon Stories.”

Part of the allegations brought by the Church against Dehlin includes claims that his use of copyrighted photographs and other materials creates confusion that the Church endorses his podcast. According to the lawsuit, the church made a list of demands, including the addition of a disclaimer to the top of “Mormon Stories Podcast” explicitly stating that the show has no relationship with the LDS Church. Dehlin, for his part, is fighting back. He says that any reasonable person can clearly see that his podcast isn’t affiliated with the church.

GUEST

  • John Delin | founder, executive producer and host of “Mormon Stories Podcast”
  • Matthew Bowman | Associate Professor of Religion and Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies, Claremont Graduate University 
  • Patrick Mason | Professor of Religious Studies and History, Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture, Director - Religious Studies Program, Utah State University 

Airdate: May 6, 2026 

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