Growing Up In Polygamy

Sam & Melissa react to Part 3 of "Prisoner of The Prophet" and Briell's story of escaping polygamy and creating hope for those from her community. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Crea...

Watch Sam answer the top 20 FAQs he is always asked in Rapid Fire! If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been marginalized and abused by their leaders, and to empo...

Sam and Melissa react to the story of Brielle, the 65th wife of FLDS Prophet, Warren Jeffs. She shares what it was like to be sent to a "house in hiding", having her life threatened, and her first attempt at escaping. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingout...

Sam and Melissa react to the story of Brielle, the 65th wife of FLDS Prophet, Warren Jeffs. She shares what life was like for her growing up in Short Creek and what it was like being married to the Prophet. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing U...

Find out more about the reasons behind the missing FLDS children that are being labeled "Runaways" and why they are disappearing from their mothers homes. *Correction- Elizabeth Roundy, not Caroline Jessop was, and still is, in search of her daughter.* Articles about missing children: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2023/04/18/ex-flds-moms-say-their-kids-have/https://www.fox13now.com/new...

Find out about how Mennonites serve missions and what it was like for Caroline's congregation to change denominations completely. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities t...

Find out what it was like for Caroline to grow up in a Mennonite community, how her group differed from others, and how her upbringing compares to the LDS and FLDS. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Crea...

Find out what Warren Jeffs revelations tell us about his being "set free" from prison.   If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org   At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been marginalized and abused...

Find out what the "God Squad" really did in the FLDS communities and what kind of security they offered the leaders of the FLDS church.

Comparing Waco leader David Koresh to FLDS leader Warren Jeffs. Reaction to the second episode of "Waco: American Apocalypse". If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communitie...

Sam & Melissa react to Netflix's new series "Waco: American Apocalypse" Episode 1 and compare the teachings of the Davidians and the FLDS. They also talk about the similarities between the Mt. Carmel Raid and the FLDS YFZ Ranch Raid. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their w...

Sam & Melissa react to the YT Video "Meet The Mennonites" and compare the Mennonites culture and religion to the FLDS & LDS. YT Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfGXOjBF2E If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polyg...

Sam & Melissa react to a Hutterite Colony from the National Geographic Docuseries "American Colony: Meet the Hutterites" as well as other YT sources. Current Hutterite Vlogger @gisellewaldner9406 : https://www.youtube.com/@gisellewaldner9406 If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit the...

Sam & Melissa discuss the darker side of Gloriavale and share what the members who have left are saying about their treatment. They talk about the TEDx talk by Lilia, who has left the community and shared her story. Here is the link to Lilia's TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS7mBbXxJYA. If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding O...

Sam & Melissa compare and contrast the LDS, the FLDS and the Gloriavale Christian Community in their reaction to the documentary "Gloriavale: A World Apart" Episode 2&3 on Amazon Prime. "Gloriavale: A World Apart" Episodes 2 and 3 can be found on Amazon Prime To buy tickets for the Holding Out Help Fundraiser Event go to www.holdingouthelp.org If you or someone you love has left polygamy a...

Sam & Melissa compare and contrast the LDS, the FLDS and the Gloriavale Christian Community in their reaction to the documentary "Gloriavale: A World Apart" Episode 1 on Amazon Prime. "Gloriavale: A World Apart" Episode 1 can be found on Amazon Prime To buy tickets for the Holding Out Help Fundraiser Event go to www.holdingouthelp.org If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assi...

Sam & Melissa react to a news broadcast sharing Elizabeth Roundy's story of life in the FLDS, losing her children, being cast out of the community, and fighting to get her children back. She is now searching for her missing 16 year old daughter that has run away, and she believes, has returned to the FLDS. Original News videos: https://youtu.be/FWx40parHjw & https://youtu.be/1mox2hHf1wM To...

Find out more about what the FLDS believe about outsiders or "Gentiles".

Find out about Manti's childhood being called to the YFZ FLDS Ranch and what he was called to do there.

Find out about the research Michelle Stone has done to answer her own questions regarding Mormon polygamy. Theories on whether or not Joseph Smith actually practiced polygamy, if prophets are meant to be perfect, and how she decided to stay in the LDS church despite believing that polygamy is not of God. Check out Michelle's Channel "132 Problems": https://www.youtube.com/@132problemsrevisitingmor...

Find out what it was like for Addi to be raised in the AUB polygamous group.  Check out Addi on Tik Tok @Addi_McCall  If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org  At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been m...

Find out what it was like for Mike King as law enforcement tried to help the FLDS community, while being unwelcomed at every turn.  Check out Mike's YouTube Channel "Profiling Evil": Youtube.com/profilingevil Check out Mike's latest books: Deceived - https://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Investigative-Memoir-Zion-Society/dp/1736237446 She Knew No Fear - https://www.amazon.com/She-Knew-Fear-McKetchn...

Learn more about new concerning revelations that everyone should be aware of.  If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org  At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been marginalized and abused by their leaders, and...

Here is just a little bit of advice that we have many people request when going through a faith transition. There is obviously a TON more that we could talk about, but this answers a lot of our common questions we receive. =)

Learn about Mormon Stories' John Dehlin's polygamous ancestry with us as we discover and uncover mysteries related to his family's polygamous Mormon past.