# How the Internet Has Transformed Mormonism Over the Last 25 Years

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Published: 2026-05-16T10:26:56+00:00
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In this episode, I reflect on how profoundly the internet has reshaped Mormonism and the LDS Church over the past 25 years.From the rise of social media and ex-Mormon influencers to viral documentaries, podcasts, Reddit communities, and YouTube commentary, the digital world has fundamentally changed how Mormonism is discussed, criticized, defended, and experienced.I explore key themes including:The dominance of ex-Mormon and post-Mormon online communitiesThe rise of influencer-driven discourse about Mormonism on YouTube, TikTok, and podcastsMajor cultural “Mormon moments” amplified by the internet (Prop 8, CES Letter, Book of Mormon Musical, LGBTQ+ policy shifts, and more)The LDS Church’s often reactive approach to digital cultureThe growth of liberal, progressive, and nuanced Mormon communities onlineShifts in apologetics, scholarship, and institutional messagingThe changing global perception and branding of the LDS ChurchThis talk was originally prepared for the Sunstone Symposium and continues to evolve as I gather more perspectives.I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments—how do you think the internet has changed Mormonism?Based on: https://johndehlin.substack.com/p/how-the-internet-has-changed-mormonismPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from…

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