The Rise of Greg Matsen and CWIC Media: A Case Study in How to Monetize LDS Homophobic Ideology

Greg Matsen has become one of the most influential voices in the faithful Latter-day Saint online world through his channel, Quick Media.But that isn't the version of Greg I originally subscribed to.In this episode, I look at Greg's evolution from a creator focused on scripture study, historical context, and Come Follow Me lessons into a commentator increasingly centered on gender politics, LGBTQ issues, BYU controversies, and broader culture-war debates.I discuss:• How Quick Media originally attracted a large LDS audience• Greg's shift away from scripture-focused content• His criticism of BYU professors and academic freedom concerns• His views on LGBTQ and transgender issues• The relationship between religion, politics, and culture-war content• How creators can build large audiences around ideological commentary• Why Greg's approach has resonated with many conservative Latter-day SaintsI also share my broader thoughts on religious authority, evidence, morality, and the growing influence of online Mormon commentators.What do you think? Has Greg Matsen changed over the years, or has his current content simply revealed priorities that were always there?Leave your thoughts in the comments.#Mormonism #LDS #ExMormon #GregMatsen #QuickMedia #BYU #Religion #CultureWar #LGBTQ #CommentaryPlease consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: kolob@mormonnewsroundup.org Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.