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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why Ex-Mormons Get So Much Pushback After Leaving | Exmormon Sheena Peterson Reacts!

from Welcome to the weekly MormonNewsRoundup where Al & Dives ruminate on the great and spacious Beehive! · host Mormon News Roundup

In this video, I wanted to dive a little deeper into the kinds of responses people often give when they see someone leave the Mormon Church. We look at a lengthy social media post reacting to ex-Mormons and break down some of the key arguments, assumptions, and emotional appeals inside it.Some parts may resonate with believing members. Other parts may feel deeply offensive, dismissive, or condescending to former members. My goal here is not just to mock the post, but to examine why these conversations become so emotionally charged in the first place.This episode features commentary alongside Sheena Peterson — ex-Mormon, nurse, mother, and thoughtful voice in the post-Mormon community.This one is a bit longer than usual, so feel free to skip around, watch at 2x speed, or come back later. Either way, I hope you get something valuable out of the discussion.Original Video:What People Say About Mormons Who Leave 2024 https://tinyurl.com/4v6wjbudTopics discussed include:Why faithful members sometimes react strongly to people leavingCommon stereotypes about ex-Mormons“You just wanted to sin” narrativesTone policing and spiritual condescensionFaith crises and emotional complexityOnline Mormon/ex-Mormon culture#ExMormon #Mormon #LDS #FaithCrisis #PostMormon #MormonStories #Exmo #MormonChurchPlease 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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