Saints Unscripted

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 - Introduction 1:07 - Jesus meeting people where they are 2:00 - 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 faith 8:13 - Tragedy and unfairness but hope through the sorrow 10:20 - Surprise at what our children teach us 11:42 - Polyanna reference 13:40 - The Book of Mormon as children’s literature 15:30 - Tackling violent events in the Book of Mormon 18:21 - 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 s

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-2024 FOLLOW BEN!! https://www.instagram.com/benschilaty/?hl=en https://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, purpose 4:10 - Diverse experiences and stages in the LGBTQ community 8:20 - When people leave the Church 9:15 - Is the only path celibacy? 11:44 - Experience realizing the unfairness 15:30 - Liv

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.

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.

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.

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/PublicSquareMag X: https://x.com/PublicSquareMag?mx=2

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!!

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?

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/8eRO9mGEvnc 0:00 - 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 sealings 19:20 - Have you experienced judgment? 21:30 - Kids’ questions about sealings 23:30 - Observations from chil

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.

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.

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