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Is the Mormon Stories Podcast in Trouble? | Declining Subscribers & Controversies Analyzed
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- Mar 25, 2026
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Summary
Is the Mormon Stories Podcast actually in trouble—or is it simply entering a new phase of its lifecycle? Over the past few years, Mormon Stories has been one of the most influential voices in the post-Mormon and faith-crisis space. But recent trends in subscriber growth, viewership, and organizational behavior have raised questions about what’s really happening.In this video, we break down the numbers:* 2023: ~117K new subscribers, ~46.8M new views* 2024: ~57K new subscribers, ~35M new views* 2025: ~28K new subscribers, ~20M new viewsWe also explore possible reasons for the decline, including:* Controversies involving staff and public incidents* Criticism from former colleagues and community members* Increasing competition in faith-based and ex-Mormon content* Shifts in audience attention spans and content preferences* Cultural and societal trends affecting religious engagementFinally, we ask the big question: is this a real decline, or a natural plateau after years of rapid growth?💬 **Share your thoughts:**If you’ve followed Mormon Stories, how has your viewing behavior changed over time? Do you think long-form podcasts still have a future, or are audiences moving toward shorter, more structured content?Watch, analyze, and discuss with us. Your perspective matters.Based on this video: https://youtu.be/n3XKBypEhTs?si=_qbUvyyZK42v3VfZPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] 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 EST…