{"podcast":{"title":"Welcome to the MormonNewsRoundup where Dives ruminates on the great and spacious Beehive!","slug":"welcome-to-the-weekly-mormonnewsroundup-where-al-dives-ruminate-on-the-great-and-spacious-beehive-5440377","podcast_index_feed_id":5440377,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8e53bf90/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.mormonnewsroundup.org","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded/23778532/23778532-1648837601575-bee4f56074a5f.jpg","author":"Mormon News Roundup","episode_count":287,"summary":"Dives and crew are to enlighten the world with all the best weekly updates on what's going on in Mormondom! We embrace controversy because we know our listeners crave hearing all the latest LDS news. We bring you all the facts mingled with insightful opinions of the hosts. A humorous and entertaining podcast looking at LDS related current events. We find the news articles that you just can't find anywhere else. Failing to listen to this podcast is a major victory for Satan! So please join us in the great and spacious beehive where no loud laughter is allowed! kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T08:17:52.622311+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-weekly-mormonnewsroundup-where-al-dives-ruminate-on-the-great-and-spacious-beehive-5440377"},"episode":{"title":"When LDS Masterbat*on Shame Becomes Deadly: The Tragic Story of Kip Eliason & Purity Culture Trauma","slug":"when-lds-masterbat-on-shame-becomes-deadly-the-tragic-story-of-kip-eliason-purity-culture-trauma","published_at":"2026-06-01T12:24:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-weekly-mormonnewsroundup-where-al-dives-ruminate-on-the-great-and-spacious-beehive-5440377/when-lds-masterbat-on-shame-becomes-deadly-the-tragic-story-of-kip-eliason-purity-culture-trauma","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/welcome-to-the-weekly-mormonnewsroundup-where-al-dives-ruminate-on-the-great-and-spacious-beehive-5440377","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mormonnewsroundup/episodes/When-LDS-Masterbaton-Shame-Becomes-Deadly-The-Tragic-Story-of-Kip-Eliason--Purity-Culture-Trauma-e3k66n5","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/8e53bf90/podcast/play/120838309/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425284267-44100-2-a8d901264900f.mp3","summary":"This video examines the tragic case of Kip Eliason, a 16-year-old who died by su*cide in 1982 after struggling with intense guilt and shame tied to teachings about s*xual morality within his religious upbringing.Kip’s story has become a widely discussed example of how ordinary adolescent development—especially s*xual curiosity and masturbation—can be reframed as profound moral failure, leading to overwhelming psychological distress.This discussion is based on reporting and analysis found here:https://thoughtsonthingsandstuff.com/a-latter-day-tragedy-suicide-over-masturbation/In this episode, we explore:How purity-based moral teachings can intensify adolescent shameThe psychological impact of guilt-centered s*xual messagingHistorical religious rhetoric surrounding chastity and “virtue”How institutional messaging has evolved over timeThe broader question of responsibility when doctrine and mental health collideThe intent is not sensationalism, but reflection on how belief systems can unintentionally shape self-perception in vulnerable individuals.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Su*cide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.Please 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. 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