Saints Unscripted

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

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 content 6:00 - 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, Fa

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?

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!

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 journey 2:30 - 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 again 11:00 - 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.com Instagram: tylerkurtgordon

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!

Today we explore a well-debated question: Can scriptures be allegory and still hold truth? We explore different perspectives on religious texts, examining the balance between literal interpretations and allegorical meanings. We discuss how stories and parables can convey profound truths without being historically factual. While there are lots of thoughts about the Bible, we also talk about whether or not the Book of Mormon relies on literalism. Whether you're a scholar, a believer, or just curious, this conversation promises to challenge and inspire your understanding of spiritual narratives.

The time has come for Saints Unscripted to go through a break up... but don't worry, the OG Saints Unscripted content isn't going ANYWHERE! Keep following Saints Unscripted to see your favorite discussion videos on the doctrine, policies, and practices of the Church. And subscribe to our NEW CHANNEL for conversion stories of all sorts! LATTER-DAY BELIEVERS is the perfect place for videos to give you hope and encouragement as you recommit your life to Jesus Christ. FOLLOW LATTER-DAY BELIEVERS!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latterdaybelievers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaybelievers

RYAN MERCER, FRIENDS!! If you've ever been in the comment section on any of our videos, you have seen Ryan's name because he is our MOST FAITHFUL follower. Everyone at Saints Unscripted loves Ryan (you love him too, fellow YouTuber). And we had no idea how incredible and difficult and happy Ryan's conversion story was until we had this conversation with him recently. He talks about witchcraft, Islam, getting baptized, going inactive, finding Saints Unscripted, and recommitting his life to Jesus Christ. 0:00 - Introduction 1:06 - Ryan’s faith background 2:28 - Passing of Ryan’s stepfather 3:08 - Witchcraft as religious practice 3:35 - Spiritual Satanism 5:05 - Attending Islam 6:14 - First exposure to Mormonism 7:20 - Requesting a Book of Mormon 8:40 - Baptism 9:10 - Going inactive 10:50 - First General Conference experience 11:45 - Medical scare 12:50 - Finding Saints Unscripted and reactivating 13:55 - Importance of a patriarchal blessing 15:08 - Meeting his wife on mutual 17:20 - Becomin

Dana Kimmell joined the church as a Hollywood actress and was immediately faced with tough decisions that would impact her career forever. Because of Dana’s example of dedication and devotion, generations have been blessed. Kyle is the son of Dana and is an example of someone who has been blessed immensely by the life and choices of Dana. 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Dana’s belief in Jesus and desire to be an actress 1:30 - Moving to Fresno, California 2:20 - Auditioning for a movie and learning that the producer was LDS 3:50 - Los Angeles Visitor’s Center and meeting the missionaries 4:36 - Lyman Dayton answering Dana’s questions 5:12 - Temple Square and Jesus teaching in the Americas 6:10 - Decision to be baptized 6:48 - Very supportive parents 9:04 - Acting in comedies and different pilots 9:33 - Friday the 13th Part Three 9:55 - Agent finds Dana a part in The Terminator 11:16 - Asking to remove the inappropriate parts 12:14 - Kyle upset about Dana’s turning down the role 14:05 - Kyle takes a s

Maurice and Krispin from Brothaz in the Foyer join us today to discuss how they have reconciled with negative experiences they have had in the church. They talk about being raised by single mothers and the negative experiences they had from leaders and professors. But they choose to stay active in the church. Don't miss this one!! 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - Introduction of Maurice 1:24 - Introduction of Krispin 4:00 - How have you reconciled with negative experiences you’ve had in the church? 4:54 - Only black members of the church 5:30 - Discrimination from youth leaders 7:35 - President Nelson speaking more openly about the negative 9:35 - You can’t be in line with the church if you have ill feelings towards people outside of their character 11:07 - Growing up in a single-parent household 12:30 - Mixed race difficulties 13:20 - Talk by Elder Bednar about choosing not to be offended 14:25 - Discrimination from university professor 16:00 - Why do you stay? 17:15 - When you know something is

Brothaz in the Foyer are back with Isiah and Christian as they discuss how to balance faith with all the other obligations in their life. In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between faith, religion, and our numerous life obligations can be challenging. In this episode, Isiah and Christian discusses how to integrate your spiritual practices into daily life without feeling overwhelmed. 0:00 - Introduction 0:33 - Introduction of Isiah 1:44 - Introduction of Christian 2:20 - How to balance faith with all other obligations 3:42 - Faith isn’t just something you believe but something you do 4:47 - Growing up in Haiti - going day by day 7:20 - What happens when you become more like Christ 8:50 - Marriage and the gospel 9:39 - Teaching kids the gospel 12:45 - Church with kids FOLLOW BROTHAZ IN THE FOYER! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothazinthefoyer/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothaz-in-the-foyer-podcast/id17

Brothaz in the Foyer members Raymond and Will join us to share their thoughts on race has impacted their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They share stories and examples from their own life and talk about the importance of their faith. 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Race is always a part of the conversation 3:00 - Jesus Christ is the ultimate example 3:20 - Teaching nonmembers about the church as a black member 4:00 - Differences in the Tongan ward and English ward 4:34 - Stake President story 5:42 - Helping ancestors on the other side of the veil 6:25 - Genealogical blessings 7:55 - The culture vs the gospel of Jesus Christ 8:44 - Love thy neighbor as thyself 9:48 - Will seeing his mom as an example 11:42 - Conversion is a daily thing 13:34 - Don’t allow the thoughts of others to jeopardize your eternal salvation

We are elated to be joined by Brothaz in the Foyer! In this episode, we get to hear from Andrew Smith and Isaiah Gray as they share the beginnings of their project, choosing to be members of the church, and maintaining their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These men are spiritual powerhouses! 0:00 - Introduction 2:44 - The beginnings of Brothaz in the Foyer 5:29 - Barbershop experience 6:42 - Why choose to be members of the church? 8:15 - Knowing the church is true 10:15 - Joseph Smith going through persecution 11:16 - The power of individual powerful experiences 12:15 - Finding the Church of Jesus Christ 14:00 - The priesthood ban FOLLOW BROTHAZ IN THE FOYER: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothazinthefoyer/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothaz-in-the-foyer-podcast/id1721438010 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothazinthefoyer

Chantel shares her story of wanting to go back to church, doing some research, finding lots of negative things about the Church of Jesus Christ, and then meeting with the missionaries of the church. She was baptized in just 24 days! Thanks for sharing your story with us, Chantel! 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - Chantel decides to to back to church 1:20 - Researching the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1:51 - Seeing the same YouTube ad over and over and meeting with the missionaries 3:01 - Hearing from the missionaries changed everything 4:28 - Tenants of the gospel that Chantel loved 5:25 - Reaction of her family 7:30 - Constantly learning 8:55 - Words of advice

Martin Evans joins us today to share some incredible findings on the second book of Nephi in the Book of Mormon. He talks about the legal conventions found in 2 Nephi and how these findings have impacted him. 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - Martin’s Biography 1:47 - Studying more about the characteristics of Nephi 2:30 - 2 Nephi 6:1 3:25 - Scriptures following legal conventions 4:32 - Importance of sealing the record in a legal context 7:45 - The law of witnesses 9:35 - The 10 commandment tablets are a witness of God 10:50 - Legal evidence that the Savior lives 13:19 - Is Nephi is obsessive? Or is he purposely building a case? 14:26 - Validating/notarizing the deposition 18:15 - Plaintiff statements 21:00 - Words can mean reality 22:55 - The job of the scribes of the Dead Sea Scrolls 25:50 - Why is Nephi acting as a copiest in certain places? 27:50 - Harmonizing the text 30:15 - Nephi makes an oath 32:00 - How has this impacted you? 32:40 - 2 Nephi is a book of prophecy 34:55 - 2 Nephi shows ho

Kristyn Morgan joins us today to talk about living an authentic life and keeping things real. She talks about how people connect with genuine so being genuine is paramount to connection. Thank you so much for joining us on Saints Unscripted, Kristyn! 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Kristyn starts posting on Instagram 2:30 - Utah is different :) 3:05 - Wishing for perfection 5:00 - Social media is changing and authenticity is embraced 5:40 - Hate on Instagram 7:50 - How to embrace differences 9:40 - Kaitlyn gets a Subaru; Kristyn talks about her 15-passenger van 11:07 - Fakeness in Utah? 12:34 - People connect with genuine 13:30 - Loneliness in Utah 16:53 - Real friend meet ups 19:00 - Kristyn’s daughter opens up about coming home from her mission 22:25 - How to be more authentic

Uliti of Covenant Captures joined us as a guest on Saints Unscripted to talk about judgment… and his insights are incredible!! This is an episode you don’t want to miss! FOLLOW ULITI: https://www.instagram.com/covenantcaptures/

Louisa was baptized while earning her Masters in Theology from Boston University. For as long as she can remember, she has dealt with severe mental health challenges. After joining the church and studying more about church history, she learned that Prophet George Albert Smith suffered significant mental health challenges as well. In our interview with Louisa, she talks about her conversion as well as being a wounded healer, following the example of Jesus Christ.

We are grateful to have Stephen from Mormonism with the Murph back on the show to talk about Book of Mormon evidences!!