Church’s Rebranding Backfires in Lawsuit | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 2m

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is suing the podcast “Mormon Stories” for trademark infringement — a move that backfires as the church itself pushes to erase the term “Mormon” from public use. While claiming ownership over the name, the church’s own messaging contradicts its legal stance, raising eyebrows and fueling accusations of hypocrisy. The podcast, long a platform for critical dialogue, sees the lawsuit as an attempt to silence dissent — especially as the church simultaneously encourages members to abandon “Mormon” in favor of their full name. This legal battle could…