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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 43 MIN

Kate Kelly: From Mormon Insider to Excommunicated Feminist Firebrand | Full Story!

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Many people have heard of Kate Kelly—the Mormon feminist who challenged church power—but few know her full story.In this episode of Mormon News Roundup, we trace her journey in chronological order: from a faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the founder of Ordain Women, and ultimately to a nationally recognized advocate for gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment.This video covers:The founding of Ordain Women and the 2013 General Conference protestThe theological and ethical arguments for women’s ordinationThe events leading up to her 2014 excommunicationNational media coverage and public reactionLife after the LDS Church, including activism in feminism and reproductive rightsHer evolution into a broader political and cultural voiceThrough interviews, speeches, and key moments, you’ll see how Kate Kelly’s story reflects the power—and cost—of challenging institutional authority from within.🎥 Featured clips:Ordain Women protest (2013)Mormon Stories early dialoguePre- and post-excommunication interviewsNPR, CBS, and long-form reflectionsLater activism and ERA advocacy👉 Watch the related shorts:Kate Kelly overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/6wJlt7x1z1A?feature=shareWhy Ordain Women mattered: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZF3ngJZ3268?feature=share📌 This is the complete story—from belief to dissent to national influence.Please 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 ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Many people have heard of Kate Kelly—the Mormon feminist who challenged church power—but few know her full story.In this episode of Mormon News Roundup, we trace her journey in chronological order: from a faithful member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the founder of Ordain Women, and ultimately to a nationally recognized advocate for gender equality and the Equal Rights Amendment.This video covers:The founding of Ordain Women and the 2013 General Conference protestThe theological and ethical arguments for women’s ordinationThe events leading up to her 2014 excommunicationNational media coverage and public reactionLife after the LDS Church, including activism in feminism and reproductive rightsHer evolution into a broader political and cultural voiceThrough interviews, speeches, and key moments, you’ll see how Kate Kelly’s story reflects the power—and cost—of challenging institutional authority from within.🎥 Featured clips:Ordain Women protest (2013)Mormon Stories early dialoguePre- and post-excommunication interviewsNPR, CBS, and long-form reflectionsLater activism and ERA advocacy👉 Watch the related shorts:Kate Kelly overview: https://youtube.com/shorts/6wJlt7x1z1A?feature=shareWhy Ordain Women mattered: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZF3ngJZ3268?feature=share📌 This is the complete story—from belief to dissent to national influence.Please 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 ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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