One of the fastest, yet still shrouded religions, Mormons and Latter-day saints are often known to blog. Below are the top 50 Mormon and LDS blogs, written by everyone from church leaders to everyday people. Get a better look at this religion or learn more about those who follow it.

Best General Mormon Blogs

These blogs deal with basics of the Mormon church, their beliefs, current events, family life, and much more.

1. The Exponent: The Exponent II magazine has provided a forum for Mormon women to openly and compassionately share their diverse experiences since 1974. The blog has a variety of variety of female contributors. In addition to the online forum, you can read posts on religion, current events, and musings.

2. Times and Seasons: This blog is a place to gather and discuss the ideas of the Latter-day Saints. Get information on the arts, thoughts, politics, science, and more. A recent post dealt with the economics of service and welfare.

3. Mormanity: This Mormon is intended for people of all faiths. Jeff is an author who lives in Wisconsin and discusses life, Mormon issues, and other related topics. Popular posts include entries on ex-Mormons, when Christians lose their souls, and porn.

4. Joel Dehlin: Joel is the Chief Information Officer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is also the father of seven delightful children and the husband of one patient, wonderful woman. Get the latest info, musings, and more.

5. Mormon Missionaries: As part of the faith, Mormons are required to do missionary service. Meet the missionaries, read about their adventures, and much more. You can also learn more about Mormonism, what missionaries do, and how you can participate.

6. Feminist Mormon Housewives: A group of female bloggers post on motherhood, Mormonism, and current events. You can even submit a guest post or ask for advice. One of the mom’s is raising funds for Heifer International by cutting her hair.

7. Mormon Converts: This community is the place for sharing stories of faith and conversion. Learn how people converted to Mormonism from atheist to Unitarian. Read the story of the week or even submit your own.

8. FAIR Blog: The Foundation for Apologetic Information & Research strives to defend Mormonism. Get loads of information on critics, doctrine, early Christianity, and more. A recent entry dealt with LDS leaders being taken seriously.

9. Normal Mormons: This blog was created to be a discussion area for members of the church who more or less identified with the rest of society, rather than other Mormons. With a host of male and female contributors, most posts deal with controversy and church observations. Popular posts include Chris Hardy and why Mormons have so many children.

10. True Confessions of a Mormon Mother: Juliana believes that nothing is scary once you have children. She loves to read and often incorporates her love of words in her posts. Read about her life, children, and more.

11. LDS Media Talk: Larry is the director of publications and media project office in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He and other contributors share ideas in technology for LDS youth and their parents. Posts include church products, sites and blogs, and product recommendations.

12. The 9th Ward: Whether Mormon or not, visit this site for a family friendly laugh. Rick and Ryan Goldsberry are a father and son team who like to work together, make each other laugh, and confuse their wives. Weekly cartoons deal with the lighter side of Mormonism and life.

13. Rachel Woods: Rachel is your guide through the world of Latter-day Saints. Ideal for those curious about the church, you can read about Mormon temples, what the LDS believes, and even more information on their holidays.

14. Faith-Promoting Rumor: This community of bloggers post on a variety of Mormon related topics including thought, culture, and texts. Top posts include Nibley, The Book of Mormon on Eve, and celestial sex.

15. Keepapitchinin: This blog is devoted to Mormon history, cents, sense, and nonsense. Ardis Parshall often posts on current events with a Mormon and witty point of view. A recent entry dealt with the topic of a good night kiss.

16. LDS Cooperative: This blog believes in “one heart and one mind, with no poor among us.” Stephen blogs on a variety of current topics and even gives helpful links. A recent entry dealt with the eternal family.

17. Adventures in Mormonism: Bruce Webster is many things including an IT junkie, husband, and avid reader. In addition to the blog, you can read about his trek through Mormonism. A recent entry dealt with the wrong way to mix religion and politics.

18. Sixteen Small Stones: J. Max Wilson is a Mormon who blogs on his experiences, current events, and how they intersect. Recommended posts include his personal credit crisis and divorce. There are also links to projects he is currently working on.

19. The Juvenile Instructor: Get loads of information on the Mormon church and its history from this community of bloggers. Topics range from Joseph Smith to current events. A recent entry examined polygamy, dating, and the modern Mormon gender.

20. The Millennial Star: A community of bloggers posts on everything LDS related. Popular posts include global warming, the Miss California controversy, and Mitt Romney. You can even submit a guest post.

21. The Convergence of Science and Religion: This blogger now retired after working 44 years as an electrical engineer and computer software engineer. The blog compares modern science and the Mormon religion. Entries often deal with vitamins, supplements, and hoaxes.

22. The Mormon Organon: Stephen Peck is an associate professor of Biology at Bringham Young University in Utah. He often blogs about science, evolution, faith, philosophy, and the environment. He also gives recommendations on books and movies.

23. Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord: This blog contains quotes and information on missionary work. Get entries on past, current, and future missionary opportunities. Recent entries dealt with the mission work of David Bednar.

24. Mormon Missionary Preparation: This recently launched blog has all sorts of information on missionary work. You can watch videos, get tips on becoming an effective missionary, and even get a guide on how to prepare. There is also a call map and gospel preaching manual.

25. Green Mormon Architect: If you’re a Mormon with a love for architecture or all things green, visit this site. It is full of buildings and opinions with a unique point of view. Be sure to check out the entry on the top 10 reasons to be a green Mormon.

26. Chet Cannon: Best known as a roommate on the MTV show, “The Real World,” Chet is one of our nation’s most famous Mormons. In his recently launched blog, you can read his views on all aspects of life. A recent video even shows him singing on of his favorite songs.

27. Gospel Principles: Scott is a Mormon who conducts a weekly gospel lesson. Get the lessons themselves or more information on this blog. Be sure to check out the 101 Answers from the Book of Mormon entry.

Political Mormon Blogs

Ranging from liberal to conservative to anarchy, these Mormon political blogs show that the LDS community is highly capable of a diverse range of thoughts.

28. Political LDS: Exhibiting Mormons from all sides, this blog is worth a read if you’re interested in politics from the Mormon’s point of view. Visit the three part energy series to learn more about the 2008 candidate’s energy plan. A recent post took on the show “Big Love.”

29. The Mormon Worker: The independent newspaper is devoted to Mormonism and radical politics, and is printed quarterly. In addition to the blog, you can follow the links to read articles from the paper or subscribe. Many blog posts deal with current events and politics.

30. Mormon Matters: A variety of bloggers contribute to the posts. They deal with current events, everyday life, and more. Featured posts include BYU, apostages, and Eugene England.

31. A Liberal Mormon: Derek is a husband, free lance graphic artist, and library worker. He blogs about liberal politics and social commentary from a LDS perspective.

32. The Radical Mormon: A husband and father to four children, he believes the government serves massive corporate interests over democracy and a society with freedom of expression. He often takes articles on politics and adds his own opinion.

33. Latter-day Sustainability: Visit this blog for sustainability, consumption, and environmental topics from a unique perspective. The goal is to find scriptures and articles that address these topics and provide a forum for discussing them. A recent entry dealt with financial stewardship.

34. A Soft Answer: David Sundwall reminds his readers that conservative Republicans can be good Mormons too. He often examines statistics and polls and analyzes them from the Mormon point of view. Recent entries dealt with the female to male ratio, an abortion poll, and who prays the most.

35. Simple Utah Mormon Politics: Get a look at politics through the eyes of Frank, a Mormon from Utah. He gathers information from Glenn Beck, Keith Olbermann, and many more in between. Recent entries dealt with hyperinflation and veterans.

36. Approaching Justice: This blogger attacks a variety of topics including doctrine, history, politics, and speculation. Recent entries looked at the work of Marx, Rawls, and Lincoln.

37. Committed to Romney: One of the most famous Mormons in the nation, this blog is devoted to topics related to Mitt Romney and politics. Get thoughts of the day, podcasts, and more. You can also get more information on the former Governor of Massachusetts and presidential candidate.

38. Jesus Radicals: Take a look at the world from this self described radical blogger. Categories include anarchism, creation, and theology. This recently launched blog has information for artists and an upcoming conference.

39. LDS Anarchy: The goal of this blog is to discuss the entire gamut of LDS doctrine and perspective. Also included is the anarchic perspective. A recent and lengthy entry dealt with scripture and our place in time.

Best Mormon Podcasts and Videos

Get even more information on the Latter-day saints by listening or watching one of the top Mormon podcasts and videos below.

40. Mormon Web TV: Get a ton of Mormon related videos on an array of subjects. View the newest, featured, or even pick a channel. There are also links to other related sites.

41. Mormon Miscellaneous Worldwide Talk Show: This talk show on Mormonism includes episodes on history, scripture, doctrine, and many controversial topics. It is hosted by Van Hale, and is now in its 28th year. He often interviews guests on their area of Mormon interest.

42. Mormon Messages: Mormon Messages is an official channel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thirty one videos cover scripture, blessings, and more. Many videos include lessons from prominent Mormons.

43. FAIR LDS ORG: This YouTube channel contains over 400 videos on Mormonism. There are playlists on The Book of Mormon, temples, and conferences talks. The single videos deal with a variety of related topics.

44. New Era: This site features videos from the New Era, a magazine for Mormon teens. Topics include Mormon messages, why you shouldn’t gossip, and more. The education playlist contains over forty videos on life beyond high school.

45. Mormon Mom Cast: Marie, Barbara, and Whit understand that being a woman is worth celebrating. Listen to their podcasts in which they deal with everyday life. With over sixty episodes to choose from, you can hear about scripture, get information on products they like, and more.

46. Book of Mormon Podcast: This podcast is an audio version of the Book of Mormon and study guide. It is designed as a companion to the study of the Book of Mormon. Currently on lesson 48, this episode is on Moroni 7-8.

47. Popcorn and Podcasting: Chas and Jenni are a husband and wife podcasting team. They share quotes, advice on dating, and more. Recent episodes deal with marriage and how to select the right spouse.

48. Catholic Mormon Podcast: Although there hasn’t been a new episode in a while, this podcast is still worth a listen. Sarah and Rob look at a spiritual or political topic and examine it from their point of view. In addition to the podcasts, you can also read their blogs.

49. Mormon Stories: Over the course of three years, John Dehlin conducted over 200 hours of audio and video interviews with various prominent Mormon academics, historians, and critics. Although no longer producing new episodes, you can still hear all of the previous ones. Many include controversial topics discussed in an open and honest manner.

50. Mormon Cast: Matt was in a creative slump and decided to use this podcast as a way out. Now entering its second season, the first contains over 40 episodes. Episodes include missionary work, ask a Mormon, and more.

Whether curious about Mormons or looking to enhance your own religious journey, the above are the best places to visit in top LDS and Mormon blogs.