In today's Mormon Stories News, John and Meggan are back with six stories raising questions about LDS leadership, institutional accountability, and the future of Mormonism. We respond to Skye's criticism of our previous coverage, examine abuse survivor advocate Suzie Greco's reported warning, and unpack Elder Kevin W. Pearson's striking remarks about a future Church with 50 million members. Plus, a new report explores the Church's emphasis on marrying young and having children, a video raises questions about service missionaries providing legal assistance, and BYU appears in a report on universities criticized for their treatment of LGBTQ students. SKYE RESPONDS TO MORMON STORIES Skye says John disparaged his marriage. We revisit the criticism and discuss how to address disagreements about mixed-orientation marriages without dismissing the people living them. https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFKB3iSzao/ SUZIE GRECO WARNED? Survivor advocate and researcher Suzie Greco reports receiving a warning. We examine her account, her research into abuse and institutional structures, and the specific reforms she has proposed for the LDS Church. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19QPkf4ApB/ 50 MILLION MORMONS? Elder Kevin W. Pearson speaks about the Church moving from 18 million to 50 million members. Is he describing an expectation for future growth? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqVNtE5pV3U MARRY YOUNG, HAVE MORE BABIES? A new KUER report examines the LDS Church's messaging around younger marriage, family formation, and modern motherhood. We discuss what that messaging means for young adults making decisions about their futures. https://www.kuer.org/health/2026-09-16/lds-church-younger-marriage-more-babies-modern-motherhood SERVICE MISSIONARIES PROVIDING LEGAL HELP? A video prompts questions about the role of service missionaries in providing legal assistance. We look at what's being described and what questions it raises about missionary service and professional expertise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H10ajNFcXA BYU AND THE 15 WORST UNIVERSITIES The Advocate includes BYU in its coverage of universities criticized for anti-LGBTQ policies and practices. We discuss the concerns behind the report and what they mean for LGBTQ students attending religious universities. https://www.advocate.com/news/education/15-worst-anti-lgbtq-universities Join us today for the latest Mormon news, analysis, and conversation. Share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe to Mormon Stories Podcast for more coverage of the LDS Church. Show notes can be found on the Mormon Stories blog here: https://www.mormonstories.org/lds-scholar-warned-50-million-members-anti-immigration-early-marriage/ Show notes can be found on the Mormon Stories blog here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVI4fMxVh5g&t=86s Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Introduction to stories 00:09:35 - Idaho Letter (on abortion) 00:19:46 - Sky responding to John/Meggan 00:25:30 - John Dehlin study vs recent study 00:35:31 - (Clip) Mixed orientation marriages 00:41:27 - (Clip) Queer influencer 00:45:16 - Scholar Warning by the church 00:48:22 - (Clip) Calling for change in the church 00:58:54 - (Clip) Oaks on criticism 01:08:29 - (Clip) Not to seek total dominance 01:13:57 - (Clip) Resolving differences 01:22:51 - (Clip) Utah compromise 01:31:47 - 50 Million Members 01:46:07 - Temple tracker 01:55:02 - Marrying at a young age 02:12:20 - Service mission 02:13:13 - (Clip) Mormonland - Service missions 02:24:30 - (Clip) Giving away money 02:30:35 - (Clip) Being denied help 02:32:57 - Worst Universities for LGBTQ+ 02:35:57 - Good Friday 02:38:23 - (Clip) Former Prime Minister losing her faith 02:43:07 - Final remarks