In this deep-dive conversation, we sit down with Chase (from Hulu’s Secret Lives of Mormon Wives) to unpack his journey from a traditional Mormon upbringing in Rexburg, Idaho, to becoming entangled in one of the most talked-about TikTok scandals –and everything in between. We explore the cultural and personal pressures of growing up in the LDS Church, serving a mission, navigating marriage, and ultimately experiencing a faith crisis that reshaped his identity. Chase opens up about the emotional weight of religious expectations, the role of shame, and why he began questioning everything he once believed. We also dive into his connection to Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLOMW), the rise of “MomTok,” and how relationships blurred into controversy during the viral swinging scandal. Through it all, Chase reflects on accountability, self-expression, and the cost of living out of alignment with your true self. This is a raw and honest look at faith, identity, marriage, and the evolving culture of modern Mormonism. Show notes can be found on the Mormon Stories blog here: https://www.mormonstories.org/chase-mcwhorters-mormon-story/ Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:04:55 - Mormon Story begins 00:17:04 - Salt Lake City & OnlyFans 00:28:19 - Mission 00:46:33 - Meeting & Marrying Miranda 01:05:52 - Meeting Taylor Franke Paul 01:14:15 - Exploration with alcohol 01:19:26 - Top issues with the Church 01:30:12 - Toxicity between Taylor and Dakota 01:33:01 - MomTok begins 01:40:36 - How the swinging began 01:56:31 - Unable to express himself at Church 02:03:21 - Divorce 02:21:39 - SLOMW shows current Mormon culture 02:31:47 - SLOMW filming halted 02:40:04 - Feminism and role of wives 02:57:18 - Is SLOMW good for the church? 03:05:42 - Cast members who still believe 03:11:19 - Re-shape the term “Mormon” 03:13:03 - Conclusion ___________________ At Mormon Stories we explore, celebrate, and challenge Mormon culture through in-depth stories told by members and former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as scholars, authors, LDS apologists, and other professionals. Our overall mission is to: 1. Facilitate informed consent amongst LDS Church members, investigators, and non-members regarding Mormon history, doctrine, and theology 2. Support Mormons (and members of other high-demand religions) who are experiencing a religious faith crisis 3. Promote healing, growth and community for those who choose to leave the LDS Church or other high demand religions 🤝Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today One-time or recurring donations: https://donorbox.org/mormon-stories?default_interval=m Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/mormonstories Paypal: https://paypal.me/mormonstories Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6OgmoqJbOVRq-Lv1P7SzA/join Our Platforms: 🌐Mormon Stories Blog: https://www.mormonstories.org/episodes 🎙️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mormonstories ✳️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDzk7dRjODTSEqzZKZJzk?si=148b0efc1ccc4404&nd=1 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mormon-stories-lds/id312094772 🖼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormstories 📱TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonstoriespodcast 🎮Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kuX5p6yyjF Contact us: 📧 MormonStories@gmail.com 📬PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117