My Mormon Experience

What happens when a curious outsider responds to a Facebook ad from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? In this episode, I recount my unexpected deep dive into Mormonism — from scripture study classes and church services, to late-night conversations with missionaries and personal reflections on faith, doubt, and belonging. Along the way, I visit a local temple, grapple with the church’s complex history, and explore what it means to believe in something that many argue defies reason.

I'm joined by Ryan Erwin, a former Latter-day Saint who grew up in the heart of Utah’s Mormon culture. Together, we explore why so many young people raised in the LDS Church are now walking away — and what they’re walking toward. It’s a thoughtful, personal, and at times surprising exploration of one of America’s most distinctive religious traditions.