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In this episode, we sit down with an experienced LDS therapist, Claire Breedlove, to explore the topic of scrupulosity, a mental health struggle that affects many individuals, particularly in early adulthood. We discuss how this condition manifests, the role of faith in managing it, and why the Church is not the cause of scrupulosity, despite common misconceptions. Whether you're dealing with these challenges yourself or looking to support a loved one, this conversation offers valuable insights and guidance for navigating scrupulosity within a faith-based context.FOLLOW CLAIRE: https://www.mountainhomeocd.com/
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In this episode, our hosts (who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise known as Mormons) dive into the new show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, exploring its portrayal of the lives and experiences of Mormon women. How accurate is it? Is it okay to use "Mormon" in the title of this new show? Join us as we share our thoughts on how the show compares to the lived experiences of women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Whether you're a member of the Church or just curious, this reaction video offers a thoughtful and engaging discussion. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content that connects pop culture with faith!
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In this special episode, Sabrina sits down with Joshua Dennis and Garrett Batty of Faith of Angels.When Joshua was young, he was stranded in a mine for 5 days but was protected by angels. Garrett, a well-known and respected producer, determined to share Joshua's faith story with the world. So Garrett met with Josh and the movie producing began!! The Faith of Angels movie tells the remarkable true story of a young boy who was lost in a mine for five harrowing days, but through the power of faith and divine intervention, he was miraculously rescued. We discuss the making of this heartwarming film as well as the spiritual themes found throughout. Whether you're a fan of faith-based films or simply seeking inspiration, this interview is a must-watch!WATCH FAITH OF ANGELS!! In theaters September 12th 2024!!https://www.threecoinpro.com/Follow Garrett: https://www.instagram.com/garrettbatty
Chapters:00:00 - Meet Garrett and Josh02:36 - How did Josh survive?06:30 - Why make a movie about it?10:40 - Faith of a chile15:49 - Help from beyond what we can see19:37 - Is this story only for Latter-day Saints?23:03 - A dream from the mine24:42 - Why was he lost for so long?32:00 - Finally found!36:42 - Importance of family history38:24 - What should we take away from this movie?
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Children can teach and understand in ways that are powerful and tender. This includes the teaching of The Book of Mormon and other gospel principles. Today we are joined by the creators of For Little Saints, Sarah and Josh Sabey. They talk about teaching children about God, sharing stories with children, and recognizing the Holy Ghost. Sarah and Josh are incredibly kind, wise, and understanding. 0:00 - Introduction1:07 - Jesus meeting people where they are2:00 - Finding Jesus everywhere; loving people and the world 2:50 - Storytelling 5:50 - Children don’t need to understand every word 7:46 - Asking questions and having faith8:13 - Tragedy and unfairness but hope through the sorrow 10:20 - Surprise at what our children teach us11:42 - Polyanna reference13:40 - The Book of Mormon as children’s literature 15:30 - Tackling violent events in the Book of Mormon18:21 - Real stories about a real God who loves real people 20:33 - Faith from The Book of Mormon Storybook 22:15 - Abraham not slaying his son; Nephi slaying Laban 24:00 - Experience feeling the direction of God as a child 25:47 - A child’s conception of God 28:12 - Feeling the Spirit in different ways 30:55 - Lauren’s baptismal expectations 32:55 - Different places to feel the Spirit 34:20 - Necessity in raising children with values; persuasion and coercion 38:05 - Trust and act in faith 39:20 - Robbie Taggart poem 41:50 - End of The Book of Mormon Storybook
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Ben Schilaty, an incredible author and therapist, joins us to share profound insights surrounding his journey as a gay member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He talks about his experience coming out, his initial thoughts and decisions, his determination to stay active in the Church, and why he chooses to stay active today. Ben is one of the most mature, thoughtful, and witty people we have had on the channel -- this episode is a must-watch! Thanks for joining us, Ben!
JOIN THE GATHER CONFERENCE! https://www.liftandlove.org/gather-2024FOLLOW BEN!! https://www.instagram.com/benschilaty/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Walk-My-Shoes-Questions-Latter-day-ebook/dp/B08PNM4GFC
0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - Praying, fasting, hoping to be straight 1:30 - Coming out at age 30, educational background, purpose4:10 - Diverse experiences and stages in the LGBTQ community8:20 - When people leave the Church 9:15 - Is the only path celibacy? 11:44 - Experience realizing the unfairness 15:30 - Live NOW 16:55 - Honoring people in their faith 18:23 - The most unkind comments19:05 - Fear and negative comments from others20:20 - When people know better, they do better21:10 - Sit with people where they are23:00 - Feeling heard and seen 24:30 - Why Ben chooses to stay active; feeling called to stay 29:00 - Sabrina's experience 32:30 - Gather conference: https://www.liftandlove.org/gather-2024
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Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good people face hardship? And how can we be sure that God is with us during our darkest moments? In this episode of Saints Unscripted, we explore the comfort and peace that can be found even in the midst of suffering. Join us as we discuss how, through Jesus Christ, we can discover hope and solace, even in the most desperate times.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced plans to open a medical school at Brigham Young University. There have been many reactions to this recent announcement, both positive and negative. Today we read and react to some of the criticisms. Also in this episode, Kaitlyn shares about a significant life event. Just a few months ago, Kaitlyn was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has been resilient through chemotherapy and has been such a positive force for so many people. Our hearts go out to anyone who is also going through cancer.
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Caleb was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Australia. In his teenage years, he moved to France where he was completely cut off from the Church. His host family warned him against meeting with the missionaries so he had to find creative ways to maintain contact. In March 2020, Caleb moved to the United States right before COVID-19. He found himself stuck in the United States, unable to return to Australia until the lockdown had ended. He talks about what he has done to maintain his testimony and faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints disrespected by journalists? Do journalists treat X better than they treat the Church of Jesus Christ? Today we are joined by Christopher Cunningham, one of our favorite scholars and one of our closest friends. Christopher shares his insights on the bias held by many journalists against the Church of Jesus Christ. Christopher is the Managing Director of Public Square Magazine and a frequent guest on Saints Unscripted. Let us know what you think of this discussion in the comments below! Read more here: https://publicsquaremag.org/media-education/social-media/journalists-mormon-church-proper-name/FOLLOW PUBLIC SQUARE MAG: Website: https://publicsquaremag.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/publicsquaremag_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PublicSquareMagX: https://x.com/PublicSquareMag?mx=2
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been working on updating the current hymnbook for 6 YEARS!! And guess what? We are just now seeing the first installments! Today we discuss our opinions on the new hymns, what we think about the hymns targeted to children, how we feel about the removal of patriotic hymns, and so much more! Let us know what you think!!
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Can you be a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ and also not subscribe to every teaching of the Church? Is it okay to have doubts about particular doctrine and policies while still choosing to stay active in your membership?
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In this episode, we got to hear from Lacie and Jordan, two incredible souls who have overcome significant challenges in their lives. Jordan shared his story on our channel and today Lacie shares her story of asking for a temple sealing cancelation and then being sealed to Jordan and their baby. If you've ever had questions about temple sealings and temple sealing cancelations, this video is for you!! Thank you, Jordan and Lacie! Watch Jordan's Story: https://youtu.be/8eRO9mGEvnc0:00 - Introduction 0:36 - Lacie and Jordan meeting 2:28 - Lacie and Jordan reconnect after nearly a decade and having been divorced from their previous spouses 4:40 - Lacie’s process in determining that she wanted to be sealed to Jordan 5:08 - The sealing cancelation process 8:23 - Child’s sealing to Lacie 10:21 - Events leading up to the sealing 13:20 - The sealing!! 16:00 - Going back to do proxy sealings19:20 - Have you experienced judgment? 21:30 - Kids’ questions about sealings23:30 - Observations from children 26:15 - Jordan’s experience with God’s hand in his day-to-day 27:48 - Birthing complications 30:00 - Giving a blessing for the first time 30:55 - Non-member nurse watching the blessing 33:22 - Do you regret being divorced? 37:50 - The positivity in Lacie’s divorce; importance of marriage 39:03 - Being offended 42:00 - Afterlife perspective
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Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a high demand religion? Are members of the Church required to do too much? In this episode, some Saints Unscripted hosts discuss what it means to be a part of a high demand organization and whether or not the LDS Church qualifies as high demand.
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In this special Q&A session, we dive into your questions (from Instagram) and provide heartfelt advice on various aspects of life, including faith, relationships, personal growth, and more. As members of the Latter-day Saints community, we understand the unique challenges and joys you experience, and we're here to support you every step of the way.Join us as we discuss:- Navigating faith and spirituality in everyday life- Strengthening family and community relationships- Finding balance and purpose- Overcoming personal challenges- And much more!Thank you to everyone who sent in questions. We love connecting with our audience and offering guidance and support.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss questions about prophetic fallibility. It is acknowledged early on that prophets are fallible but the big question is -- At what point is a prophet "too" infallible to no longer be rendered a prophet of God? The hosts discuss the nuance and also discuss why they choose to stay in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
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Jared Halverson, a professional religious educator, joins us to talk about faith crisis, engaging with faith questions, and establishing spiritual experiences. If you have had faith questions or have been struggling with conversations about your faith, this episode is for you. This is one of our favorite scholar interviews! Thanks so much for joining us, Jared!
FOLLOW JARED!! Website: https://www.unshaken.org/Podcast: https://unshaken.podbean.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Unshaken/
Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:50 - Jared’s academic background and career 5:00 - Reacting to new “anti-Mormon” content; anti-faith content6:00 - Deception 6:40 - Prophecy from Jesus Christ 9:08 - Is “turning the other cheek” always the answer? 11:05 - Humor and showing a different approach 12:30 - Engaging with those in faith crisis 14:00 - Seeking to understand and diffusing the bomb 18:20 - What approach do you take with people in a faith crisis? 19:37 - Understanding the stages of faith - Creation, Fall, Atonement 23:02 - Reach out and talk 23:45 - Curiosity and judgment - personal story 26:08 - Fighting on both sides 27:22 - Reframing your relationship with those who have left 29:28 - Clinging to the rod of iron; Lehi’s dream 32:18 - The P’s 33:10 - Marveling at God 34:30 - “Why do you do this?” 36:32 - The worth of souls 38:00 - Father with paternal regard with ample provision 39:40 - Temptations 41:11 - Zion - One heart, one mind 42:50 - Common questions but is it yours? 45:50 - Helpless chicks 49:22 - Experience with God
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In this episode, David, Kaitlyn, and Brett discuss their opinions on whether or not progression after death is possible. And yes, the hosts have different opinions! They talk about the implications of whether or not What do Latter-day Saint leaders have to say about progression in the eternities?
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In this video, our hosts dive into the world of dating within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, answering your burning questions and sharing personal insights. Whether you're a member of the LDS community or just curious about how dating works in this unique culture, we've got you covered!
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We are so grateful to have Tyler join us to share PART 2 of his story of coming back to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and having his blessings restored! Tyler left the church some years ago and then decided to come back. But coming back and having his blessings restored was a long, long waiting process. 0:45 - From Grace to Grace (follow below!!) 1:20 - Recap of Tyler’s journey2:30 - The restoration of blessings 3:57 - Where to start with restoration of blessings 5:46 - Writing a letter to the First Presidency 6:48 - Going to the temple without a recommend 8:04 - Application submitted and the waiting process 9:00 - YES! And going through the temple again11:00 - Going through for the first time vs now 12:52 - Numbered among the saints and repentance 13:37 - Nervousness about not knowing 15:47 - Advice for those going through the process of restoration of blessings 17:30 - Where Tyler is now!FOLLOW TYLER!! https://socials.fromgracetograce.comInstagram: tylerkurtgordon
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We recently asked our audience on Instagram for questions they had about being a male in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this episode, Brett, Wilson, and David respond to the audience-submitted questions!
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