# 455: How & Why the LDS Church is BOTH Booming & Bleeding out Members

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Podcast: [Latter Day Struggles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/latter-day-struggles-5189030)
Published: 2026-07-27T15:00:00+00:00
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Send us a Positive Review! In this episode Valerie tackles a seemingly contradictory pair of claims: The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking growth! The LDS church is experiencing record-breaking defection! Is one narrative simply not true? Interestingly, the answer is no, both narratives are true. Join Val as she unpacks these seemingly contradictory claims & breaks down how these claims reflect specific kinds of data collection. She also explores how...

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