AceShowbiz - The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives features a cast of influencers with varying connections to the LDS Church, highlighting diverse approaches to faith and lifestyle within the Mormon community.

Despite the show’s title, not all cast members are actively practicing members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon church. The series follows a group of #MomTok influencers who challenge traditional gender roles often associated with their religious upbringing.

During a September 2024 podcast appearance on "The Viall Files," Mayci Neeley shared, "Everyone has Mormon roots," while Mikayla Matthews and Jessi Ngatikaura revealed they are not affiliated with the church. Their varied religious standings offer a nuanced look into the complexities of faith within the Mormon community.

Taylor Frankie Paul was a practicing Mormon when the show premiered in 2024. Throughout season one, she expressed a desire to reconnect with her faith despite controversies, including a "soft-swinging" scandal involving other cast members and the birth of a child outside of marriage. Taylor is a mother to two children with her ex-husband Tate Paul and has a youngest son, Ever, with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.

However, nearly two years later, Taylor announced on Instagram that she was "detaching" herself from the LDS church. She emphasized her ongoing belief in Christ, God, and the Bible, stating, "I believe we are loved whether we are praying in [a] church building or from a bathroom floor at home." She also spoke about receiving grace and love from people regardless of their religious certainty.

Demi Engemann described her upbringing as split between her mother, a church member, and her father, who was not. She called this contrast intriguing and noted that her natural inclination toward being a "free spirit" often put her at odds with her mother’s strict religious expectations. As of 2024, Demi has distanced herself from LDS religious practices while maintaining a personal relationship with God.

On the other hand, Jennifer Affleck identifies as the most devout Mormon among the Hulu stars. She shared on the same podcast that despite her personal struggles and rebellion after high school—including drinking and premarital sex—her faith remains central to her life. Jennifer’s mother converted to Mormonism after immigrating to the United States, and Jennifer credits the religion with making her a better person and bringing her happiness.

Jessi Draper openly stated she is not a member of the LDS church, humorously rating herself "zero out of 10 on the Mormon scale." She referred to herself as the “rebel” of the cast and mentioned her mixed religious background, with a Mormon mother and a non-Mormon father, which gave her a unique perspective and upbringing.

Layla Taylor converted to the Mormon faith but admitted she is not "super active." She tries to attend church as much as possible, although she has openly shared that she engaged in premarital sex and occasionally drinks alcohol—both typically frowned upon in LDS culture. Layla stressed that her day-to-day relationship with God is what matters most to her. She also revealed having a new boyfriend in 2024 who is an active Mormon, but the couple separated months later.

Mayci Neeley remains an active church member and even teaches "primary" classes to children within the congregation. She holds a temple recommend, indicating she is deemed worthy to enter the temple, a sacred place in the LDS faith, underscoring her commitment to the church’s spiritual standards.

Mikayla Matthews, who was raised in the church, has not been active for about 10 years. She recounted growing up in California where her religious experience was less strict, including her mother, a church leader, cursing en route to services. After her parents’ divorce, she and her siblings moved to Utah with their mother but did not maintain their activity in the local church.

The diverse faith journeys of the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast illustrate the varying interpretations and commitments to Mormonism among individuals connected to the church.