‘Mormon Land’ — Mission: Marriage? Finding love in today’s Latter-day Saint dating scene.
Two young single adults discuss dating apps, singles wards, how and where to meet other members along with dating turnoffs and turn-ons.
(Rick Bowmer | AP) A couple look at the Salt Lake Temple in 2019. This week's "Mormon Land" podcast focuses on the Latter-day Saint dating scene.
Ah, Valentine’s Day, a holiday full of hearts and hopes, cards and candy, roses and romance. It’s a time couples seek their favorite table at their favorite restaurant and view their favorite rom-com from their favorite couch.
What does it mean, though, for young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Are they on the lookout for more than gestures — indeed, eternal marriage — or do they just want to have a good time?
On this week’s show, two young single adult Latter-day Saints, Sara Sumsion, who is working on a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy at Northwestern University, and Matt Judd, a health statistics consultant, discuss what the Latter-day Saint dating scene is REALLY like.
Listen here to the podcast.
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