English 
Chinese 
Dutch 
Arabic 
Spanish 
Portuguese 
Russian 
French 
Italian 
German 
Japanese 
Continue reading with a subscription
Get unlimited access to all our premium content and exclusive features.
Enjoy unlimited access, cancel anytime.
Summary
- Ken Jennings is a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a missionary in Spain.
- His public persona blends his intelligence with his faith, aiming to be seen as a relatable “normal guy” who is also Mormon.
- Jennings has openly discussed his commitment to tithing and addressed some Church policies, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ issues, while maintaining his loyalty to his faith.
- His values reflect a deep appreciation for family, knowledge, and kindness, aligning with both Latter-day Saint beliefs and broader Christian principles.
Bibliography (Click to show)
Bibliography:
- Ken Jennings – Wikipedia, accessed May 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings#:~:text=Upon%20returning%20to%20the%20United,%2C%20serving%20in%20Madrid%2C%20Spain.
- Ken Jennings: 6 Things to Know About 'Jeopardy!' Host – TV Insider, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.tvinsider.com/1104217/ken-jennings-6-things-to-know-about-jeopardy-host/
- Inside Jeopardy's Ken Jennings life off-screen – From childhood in South Korea to Mormon faith – The Mirror US, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/inside-ken-jennings-life-jeopardy-660415
- Ken Jennings | Jeopardy! Winning Streak, Hosting, & Facts | Britannica, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ken-Jennings
- Ken Jennings – Mormonism, The Mormon Church, Beliefs, & Religion – MormonWiki, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.mormonwiki.com/Ken_Jennings
- Q&A: How Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings's Latter-day Saint roots …, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.ldsliving.com/just-asking-ken-jennings/s/66437
- What is Mormonism? Overview of Mormon Beliefs – Mormonism 101 – Church Newsroom, accessed May 30, 2025, https://news-gu.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mormonism-101
- Frequently Asked Questions About Latter-day Saints, accessed May 30, 2025, https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/frequently-asked-questions
- Lesson 1: Prelude to the Restoration – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/latter-day-saint-history-1815-1846-teacher-material/lesson-1?lang=eng
- Apostasy – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/apostasy?lang=eng
- Latter-day Saints 101: Frequently Asked Questions, accessed May 30, 2025, https://news-uk.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/mormonism-101–faq
- Mormonism and Christianity: What's the Difference? – Mormonism …, accessed May 30, 2025, https://mrm.org/comparison-chart
- The Difference between Mormons and Christians – Pro Preacher, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.propreacher.com/the-difference-between-mormons-and-christians/
- Mormonism and Nicene Christianity – Wikipedia, accessed May 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism_and_Nicene_Christianity
- Great Apostasy – Wikipedia, accessed May 30, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Apostasy
- With Synagogues in Jeopardy, It's Time To Talk About Tithing – The Forward, accessed May 30, 2025, https://forward.com/opinion/13230/with-synagogues-in-jeopardy-it-s-time-to-talk-a-01727/
- Latter-day Saint history just got a shoutout on 'Jeopardy!' – Yahoo, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/latter-day-saint-history-just-020504158.html
- Word of Wisdom – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/word-of-wisdom?lang=eng
- How does Ken Jennings still believe that Mormonism is true? : r/exmormon – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/emaq1o/how_does_ken_jennings_still_believe_that/
- I had no idea Ken Jennings was so witty. I wonder if he is still mormon; seems pimo at least. : r/exmormon – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/1k7mxiq/i_had_no_idea_ken_jennings_was_so_witty_i_wonder/
- Ken Jennings : r/exmormon – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/1agscdf/ken_jennings/
- Ken Jennings Part 2: 11 More Musings in His Own Words | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/contestant-jeffect/ken-jennings-part-2-11-more-musings-his-own-words
- Ken Jennings on How a Midlife Crisis Led Him to Jeopardy! | People I (Mostly) Admire | Episode 4 – YouTube, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SopjwkAhTqw
- LDS "Jeopardy!" Star Ken Jennings Says In the Age of Google, There's Still Value in Obtaining Knowledge, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.ldsliving.com/lds-jeopardy-star-ken-jennings-says-in-the-age-of-google-theres-still-value-in-obtaining-knowledge/s/85464
- Interview: Ken Jennings – Trivia Hall of Fame, accessed May 30, 2025, http://triviahalloffame.com/kenjennings
- Thank you, Ken Jennings, for speaking out against new Mormon policies on same-sex families – Religion News Service, accessed May 30, 2025, https://religionnews.com/2015/12/01/thank-you-ken-jennings-for-speaking-out-against-new-mormon-policies-on-same-sex-families/
- Oh, Ken Jennings : r/atheism – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/atheism/comments/wqrvn/oh_ken_jennings/
- Out of all the things that are confusing about leaving the Church, the fact that this guy is still a TBM is the one that hurts my head the most. : r/exmormon – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/1aei3zb/out_of_all_the_things_that_are_confusing_about/
- Any Jeopardy fans? Just found out Ken Jennings is LDS. : r/exmormon – Reddit, accessed May 30, 2025, https://www.reddit.com/r/exmormon/comments/1av74zn/any_jeopardy_fans_just_found_out_ken_jennings_is/
