NEW DATA reveals how LDS culture is HURTING faith!

Published by Don McAreavy in Mormonism · Saturday 18 Apr 2026 · 1:30
Tags: Mormon, Culture

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Commentary by Don McAreavey:

I think the reason people leave any "religion" was the key word nourishment and I like the identification with 4 different "soils."

If your authority is not the Bible and if your "religion" has a different Jesus than the Bible portrays, it is no wonder that people are not "nourished."

Are our standards aligned with acceptance criteria?

Here are two LDS members who openly discuss this struggle - of people leaving and why.

I think it all boils down to 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

The discussion covers Matthew 5:48 - that is why we offer a book that absolutely covers this scripture.

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In this episode, David sits down with author and researcher Jeff Strong to talk about the data on why some people leave the Latter-day Saint faith. Jeff points out four cultural tensions that can sometimes be out of balance, but that we can improve!

Jeff's book, "Torn," will be available on Amazon on April 22nd in print, e-book, and audiobook formats. The introduction to the book, in addition to chapters one and two, will be available for free on Jeff's website, "tornbyjeffstrong.com", which will also be launching on April 22nd.

Edited by: Rustin Van Katwyk rustinv@gmail.com

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