Church Sues Over Mormon Stories Podcast | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is fighting back in court against the “Mormon Stories” podcast, claiming it’s illegally using their trademarks and copyrights to mislead listeners into thinking it’s officially affiliated with the Church. The legal battle centers on branding elements like the name “Mormon” and visual styles that could confuse the public. Behind the podcast, John Dehlin, is reviewing the Church’s response as his team weighs next steps. The Church insists the lawsuit should move forward, arguing their intellectual property rights are being violated — a case that…