‘Exmo’ Influencers Are Taking On Mormonism
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Tue Oct 21 2025
Show Notes
Once among the world's fastest-growing religions, Mormonism is facing a 21st-century reckoning, driven by social media. Across Tiktok and Instagram an army of #exmo creators take on controversial aspects of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ history. WSJ’s Georgia Wells reports on the growing online #exmo community and how the church is pushing back. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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- The Mormon Church's $100 Billion Secret Fund
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