WARD RADIO Is Social Media Saving or Sinking Faith?
Oct 28, 2025
Tao Tai, known as Elder TikTok, is a social media creator with a knack for making engaging LDS content for his 146,000 followers. In this conversation, he discusses how social media both attracts and repels youth from the church. The duo explores trends like the 'anti-Mormon glow up' and the allure of authenticity on platforms. They also touch on how curiosity about Mormon distinctiveness can draw people in, and how provocative content can plant seeds for deeper inquiry. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of community and relatable figures in reengaging the younger generation.
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Individualized Faith Trend
- Social media creates a sense of individualized spirituality where young people feel they can 'make God whatever I want it to be.'
- That perceived independence and lifestyle chasing draws many away from organized Mormon practice.
Glamour Distracts From Commitment
- Social media glamorizes a 'glow up' lifestyle that many chase as a shortcut to happiness and identity.
- Tao Tai argues that this distracts youth from lasting commitments and church standards.
Known History Prompts Crisis
- Historical controversies about Joseph Smith are already public and cause disillusionment for lazy learners.
- Tao Tai criticizes people who treat known facts as shocking revelations that collapse testimony.