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‘Exmo’ Influencers Are Taking On Mormonism

19 min episode · 2 min read
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Episode

19 min

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2 min

AI-Generated Summary

Key Takeaways

  • How are ex-Mormon influencers impacting church membership retention?
  • What strategies is the Mormon church using to counter online criticism?

What It Covers

Ex-Mormon influencers use TikTok and Instagram to critique the LDS church while Mormon leaders fight back with their own social media strategy.

Key Questions Answered

  • How are ex-Mormon influencers impacting church membership retention?
  • What strategies is the Mormon church using to counter online criticism?

Notable Moment

Alyssa Grenfell wears sacred Mormon temple clothing in videos, which practicing members consider sacrilegious but ex-Mormons find cathartic and validating.

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