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The Latter Day Lens

The Latter Day Lens

著者： Shawn & Matt
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Welcome to The Latter Day Lens, a weekly faith-based podcast where we explore the intersection of Mormonism, global news, and political science. Hosted by Shawn Record and Matthew Miles, a professor of political science, this is your home for an authentic and nuanced LDS perspective on the world’s toughest topics.

Each episode provides thoughtful Latter-day Saint commentary on current events, ranging from Christianity and politics to social identity and economic policy. Whether you are an active LDS member seeking a deeper religious podcast experience or a listener interested in Mormon studies, we apply a "gospel lens" to move beyond the headlines.

Join us every Wednesday for LDS perspectives that are faith-promoting, intellectually honest, and designed to help you navigate your faith in the modern world. From Come Follow Me 2026 insights to deep dives into LDS history and doctrine, we tackle the conversations most people avoid.

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  • Latter Day Lens 180: Why People Leave the Church, Free Market Immigration Reform, & Canceling Public Figures

    Latter Day Lens 180: Why People Leave the Church, Free Market Immigration Reform, & Canceling Public Figures
    2026/08/12

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    In this episode of The Latter Day Lens, Matt, Shawn, and special guest Porter dive into listener mailbag questions and examine today's pressing societal and religious questions through a Latter-day Saint perspective.

    Topics Covered in This Episode:

    • Listener Mailbag: A lighthearted debate on favorite taxes, tithing, and common misconceptions surrounding plural marriage (polygamy) and D&C 132.
    • The 3 P's of Youth Retention: Analyzing Jana Reese and Benjamin Knoll's research regarding why young women leave the Church (politics, purity culture, powerlessness) vs. individual faith journeys.
    • Radical Immigration Reform: Porter shares insight from working at an immigration law firm to analyze current enforcement, Senator John Curtis's proposed state-level worker visa bill, and a free-market approach to open borders vs. federalism.
    • Public Trust vs. Accountability: Evaluating public figures in high-trust positions—including Ohio Representative Max Miller and broadcaster Tony Romo—and discussing when accountability, leave, or termination is warranted.
    • Government Authority & Property: Debating scriptural precedents (from Old Testament kings to D&C 134) regarding taxation, eminent domain, and government's legitimate role in resource allocation.

    Chapter Markers

    00:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Guest Porter
    01:04 - Post-Grad Plans: Work, Law School & Roosevelt
    01:33 - Mailbag: What Is Shawn’s Favorite Tax?
    03:36 - Tithing vs. Taxes: Matt’s Alternative Proposal
    04:39 - Mailbag: Plural Marriage, D&C 132 & President Hinckley
    07:24 - Accountability, Law of Consecration & Cultural Misconceptions
    09:40 - Jana Reese Study: Why Young Women Leave the Church
    10:43 - Data Skepticism, Sample Bias & Sociological Approaches
    13:33 - The Individual Nature of Faith Journeys & Exit Reasons
    15:51 - Scriptural Foundations vs. Modern Distractions
    17:24 - Immigration Policy: Deportations & Sen. John Curtis’s State Visa Bill
    18:21 - Porter’s Legal Perspective: Laissez-Faire Borders & State Dept. Barriers
    23:07 - Matt’s Perspective: Abolishing Citizenship & Border Realities
    25:02 - Shawn’s Pragmatic View: Infrastructure, Federalism & Border Chaos
    33:42 - Public Trust & Morality: Rep. Max Miller Allegations & Ethics Investigation
    34:18 - Driving Inebriated: Tony Romo Leave & Stephen A. Smith Comments
    43:15 - The Big Question: Scriptural Authority on Property Rights & Government Taxes
    48:32 - D&C 134, Individual Choice & Final Takeaways

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    53 分
  • Episode 179: LDS Perspectives on Celestial Polygamy, Book Banning, War Powers, and Property Redistribution

    Episode 179: LDS Perspectives on Celestial Polygamy, Book Banning, War Powers, and Property Redistribution
    2026/08/05
    Send us Fan MailIn this deep-dive episode of The Latter-Day Lens, hosts Matt and Shawn tackle listener mail and pressing socio-political questions through a unique Latter-day Saint perspective.1. Listener Mailbag: Mormon Heaven & Eternal Polygamy A listener and mental health therapist shares why young LDS women are feeling disheartened by perceptions of a male-centric heaven. Matt and Sean discuss Heavenly Mother, the theological vs. cultural views on celestial marriage, and whether the shadow of plural marriage continues to impact young members today.2. Thought Provoker 1: AI, Job Automation & Tax Policy As artificial intelligence threatens to displace human jobs, current tax codes favor corporate assets and technology over human workers. Should governments equalize or raise taxes on equipment and AI while lowering taxes on human labor?3. Thought Provoker 2: Utah Book Bans & Local Federalism Bestselling author Stephen King criticized Utah after his book Different Seasons was removed from public school shelves under a state law triggered by local district flags. Is automatic statewide book removal a tyranny of the minority, or a necessary safeguard? Matt and Sean debate expert authority, parent involvement, and local control.4. Thought Provoker 3: Presidential War Powers & Standing Armies Following the death of First Lt. Tyler James Feehan, the hosts analyze the constitutional intent behind war declarations. Is it morally wrong for a president to deploy troops into harm's way without explicit congressional authorization?5. Scriptural Property Rights (Part 3) Continuing their multi-part series, Matt and Shawn examine biblical and Book of Mormon precedents—from Joseph in Egypt to King Solomon and David—regarding government taxation, land reallocation, and divine command theory.Key TakeawaysLDS Cultural Views vs. Gospel Doctrine: How cultural assumptions about eternal polygamy differ from canonized scripture and equal exaltation.Economic Incentives for Automation: How tax structures reward replacing human labor with technology and whether "sin taxes" on consumption offer a viable alternative.School Board Dynamics & Expertise: Why group debates without domain expertise can lead to flawed policy decisions in public education.Constitutional Military Separation: The founding principles behind avoiding standing armies and requiring congressional authorization for war.Chapter Markers00:00 – Welcome & Summer Schedule Updates01:12 – Communism Theory vs. Historical Reality03:32 – Is Government Inherently Moral or Immoral?05:40 – Mailbag: Why Young Women Are Leaving the LDS Church07:00 – Listener Email: Heavenly Mother & Perceptions of Mormon Heaven08:20 – Sean’s Take: Equality of Men & Women in LDS Doctrine11:25 – Culture vs. Doctrine Around Celestial Marriage14:15 – Listener Mail: The Shadow of Eternal Polygamy17:40 – Old Testament Examples: Marriage of Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob19:00 – Thought Provoker 1: AI, Automation, & Job Loss22:00 – Taxing Wages vs. Taxing Business Assets & Equipment25:00 – Sin Taxes, Consumption, and Incentivizing Human Labor30:05 – Thought Provoker 2: Stephen King Criticism of Utah Book Laws31:15 – Federalism, Local School Boards, and Banning Books33:00 – Expertise in Libraries vs. Parent Preferences36:50 – The Physics Class Experiment: Debates vs. Domain Expertise41:25 – Thought Provoker 3: Remembering First Lt. Tyler James Fein43:40 – Constitutional Founding Principles & Standing Armies48:00 – Military Contracts, Conscription, and Geneva Conventions50:35 – War Powers Resolution, Ceasefires, & Presidential Authority53:50 – Preemptive Strikes vs. Defending against Direct Attacks56:06 – Property Rights Part 3: Scriptural Precedents on Taxes & Land57:50 – Historical Conquest, Original Land Ownership, & Native Claims01:00:40 – Divine Command Theory vs. Human-Initiated Land Reallocation01:03:38 – D&C Dissonance & Closing RemarksVisit our website to join the conversation: Latter-day Lens
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  • Ep. 178: Mark Cuban, Capitalist Communism, and Scriptural Limits on Property

    Ep. 178: Mark Cuban, Capitalist Communism, and Scriptural Limits on Property
    2026/07/29

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    Join Matt, Shawn, and guest Levi as they tackle complex cultural and geopolitical issues through a Latter-day Saint lens! In this episode, the team discusses a listener mailbag letter on unrighteous dominion and eternal polygamy, dives into the nuclear diplomacy double standards between South Korea and Saudi Arabia, debates employee stock ownership vs. free market principles, and explores the gospel perspective on property rights and taking care of those in need.

    🔑 Key Topics Covered:

    • Mailbag: Navigating church leadership boundaries, unrighteous dominion, and addressing cultural anxieties around eternal marriage and polygamy.
    • Geopolitics & Energy: Who gets to develop nuclear energy? Comparing U.S. policies on South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Iran using Doctrine and Covenants 98.
    • Accountability & Cancel Culture: Is firing an employee for sending a private racist message the right response, or is there a path to redemption and education?
    • Economic Debates: Mark Cuban claims granting every employee company stock will solve wealth inequality. Is broad stock ownership a free-market solution or a form of communism?
    • The Big Question (Property Rights): What do Old and New Testament scriptures (Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Third Nephi) teach about property ownership, God’s ownership, and our duty to the poor?


    00:00 - Introduction & Pioneer Day Banter
    02:11 - Mailbag: Unrighteous Dominion & Appeals to the Presiding Bishopric
    04:45 - Do Young Women Leave Over Eternal Marriage Anxieties?
    07:11 - Thought Provoker 1: Nuclear Diplomacy (South Korea vs. Saudi Arabia)
    10:00 - Applying D&C 98 to Foreign Policy & Proclaiming Peace
    14:55 - Distinguishing Nuclear Fuel Energy from Weapons Grade Enrichment
    25:44 - Thought Provoker 2: Racist Instagram DMs & Workplace Firing
    28:30 - Third Nephi 18: Restorative Discipline vs. Cancel Culture
    32:28 - Thought Provoker 3: Mark Cuban on Broad Employee Stock Ownership
    35:00 - Defining Worker Ownership: Proudhon, Marx, and Free Markets
    41:00 - Are Modern American Workers Feeling Exploited?
    51:17 - The Big Question: Does God Limit Property Rights?
    53:15 - Deuteronomy 23 & Leviticus 19: Gleaning, Sickles, and the Poor
    58:40 - Land Value Taxes (Henry George) vs. Local Sales Taxes
    1:01:10 - Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up

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