The LDS Church’s retention rate may fall even further | Episode 453
Summary
Mormonland hosts Janet Rees to discuss declining LDS retention, particularly among young women. Rees attributes this trend to political polarization, purity culture messaging, and perceived powerlessness within the church. She notes that while the Church is making adjustments, many women leave due to conflicts between modern cultural values and traditional doctrines. Rees also promotes her upcoming book, *Leaving Mormonism*, which explores these exit dynamics.
Topics discussed
Introduction and support for Mormonland
Overview of LDS retention debate and data
Janet Rees joins to discuss retention trends
Politics and social issues driving disaffiliation
Purity culture and modesty messaging
Perceived powerlessness and gender inequality
Impact of retention on volunteer staffing
Personal reflections and upcoming book release
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