Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup

Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup


The Beijing Shutdown: LDS Branches Forced to Close

July 08, 2025

Something major just happened to the LDS Church in one of the world’s most powerful—and most tightly controlled—nations. A quiet move by a foreign government has suddenly upended worship for hundreds of members and raised serious questions about the future of the Church in a place it’s long tried to operate under the radar.

Why now? Why there? And what does this mean for the Church’s global growth strategy? Let’s just say… not everyone is gathering for Sunday meetings this week.