Saints Unscripted

During the pandemic when staying at home was encouraged, many churches made Sunday services available to view online. There was even a time when members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as “Mormons”) held “at-home church”.  Even though watching church at home in your pajamas sounds pretty comfortable, the hosts discuss why physically going to church is...

In this episode, we play a game where we 'translate' text from different resources, hoping for as much accuracy as possible, using a somewhat similar processes that Joseph Smith used when translating the Book of Mormon. We understand that there are significant differences in our process and the process that Joseph Smith used, especially because the two eras are totally different, but we had a fun...

Ben Spackman joins us again to talk about a somewhat controversial Old Testament topic— Noah and the flood. We’re stoked to have Ben here to share his thoughts on this subject. If you haven’t watched our previous episodes with him, be sure to check them out!  Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saintsunscripted

Today we welcome back one of our favorite guests, Christopher Cunningham! If you've been on our channel before, it's likely that you've seen Christopher guest on Saints Unscripted to share different ways of thinking about basic gospel principles, cultural issues, and personal experiences. In this episode, Christopher talks about the love of God. How do I know that God loves me? Why do I feel the l...

Dealing with grief in any form can be a really difficult thing to go through. Throughout His life, Jesus taught the principle of mourning with those who mourn. When members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon church) are baptized, they make a promise to be there for others who are struggling.    In this episode the hosts talk about things tha...

It's not often we see David fanboy over a guest to Saints Unscripted so this episode is extra special! Ben Spackman is a leading scholar in Latter-day Saint history and so fun to talk to. He is a fountain of fascinating information. We couldn't be more grateful for his time with us (and you will see more of him this month)!!   On this episode, Ben talks about evolution and its relation t...

If you don't know Dennis Schleicher, you are missing out! Dennis is a well-known speaker and writer in the Church of Jesus Christ (otherwise known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church). Dennis shares his story of being very much against the LDS Church to becoming a stalwart member and strong believer of Jesus Christ. Dennis talks about how Jesus' love isn't limited to just those who have an easy lif...

Brooke Snow has been one of the most requested guests (BY YOU!) on Saints Unscripted. We are so grateful she joined us today to talk about unlocking ones full potential with the power of Jesus Christ! This subject is probably one we all need to understand a little more fully and who better to talk about it than the queen of unlocking potential?? Brooke shares how we, like seeds, have so much poten...

We have the fantastic philosopher Jim Faulconer joining us on Saints Unscripted to talk about things that the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ emphasizes about Jesus Christ. While many things we know about Jesus Christ are shared in beliefs other faiths, there are a few very important facts to which the restoration contributes.    Jim Faulconer is an American philosopher, a form...

Today Gale joins us to talk about Jesus through the lens of a Jewish background. Whether or not you have a Jewish background, this episode is a must-watch, as the history, fun facts, and fascinating stories will captivate you. Let us know what you learned in the comments below!! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saintsunscripted

Today, Pastor Logan joins us to talk about forgiveness. He shares his experiences with forgiveness and how he has learned some very deep and profound lessons throughout his life (even as the knowledgeable pastor that he is-- there is always so much to learn about Jesus!!). Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saintsunscripted

Jeff Bennion joins us on Saints Unscripted today to talk about how trials bring us closer to Jesus. We are SO GRATEFUL that he has joined us on the show to share his experience of a gift he didn't want to receive but that has shaped his life for the better. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a founder of North Star, and a loving husband and father. He talks about...

Today we chat with the intelligent, kind, and masterful teacher, Carrie Skarda. Carrie joins us today to talk about mindfulness and Jesus Christ. Did Jesus practice mindfulness? What about Jesus and meditation? How can we improve our lives by practicing mindfulness and drawing closer to Jesus Christ through mindfulness? Carrie, a well-known therapist, answers these questions and more for this spec...

We are so excited to have some of our favorite, most intelligent scholars on the life of Jesus Christ :) The coolest kids on the block share the birth story of Jesus Christ, answer who is Jesus Christ, and the miracles of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ means everything to us, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church). We love the...

We are stoked to welcome Lis Malmgren to the show to kick off our Month of Jesus! Lis is a fantastic writer, thinker, and interviewee (as you'll see in the video). Today she joins us to talk about the atonement of Jesus Christ with a Buddhism slant. This topic was new to us but it certainly helped us learn more about the atonement of Jesus Christ.  Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube cha...

We are so excited that Christopher Cunningham is joining us for the FOURTH time on Saints Unscripted!! Every time Christopher has come, we have learned something new and this time is no different. Today, Christopher talks about expressive individualism. Expressive individualism talks a lot about the self-- being ourselves, finding ourselves, being true to ourselves. Does expressive individualism f...

Okay, this might be the most difficult quiz we have EVER done! So if you haven't watched this episode yet, we challenge you to take the quiz with us! Today we take a quiz on our knowledge about the women in the scriptures. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saintsunscripted

Wyatt is BACK! And we are stoked to hear about him and his take on finding the truthfulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ as found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church). Wyatt has studied long and hard about the LDS Church, as he was raised without the teachings of the gospel in his life. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube cha...

In all of our hundreds and hundreds of episodes, we have never had the privilege of interviewing mission presidents. So today is a spectacular day where we get to sit down with President and Sister Leimer, former mission presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   Mission presidents typically serve for a period of 3 years anywhere around the world that they are assig...

We are stoked to have Wyatt back on the show! If you haven’t watched his conversion story, watch it then come back to this one:)    Wyatt’s Conversion: https://youtu.be/VF19o2xcWt4  In this episode, Wyatt shares his story of leaving on his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church), coming home early due to severe anxiety, and di...

First of all, we want to introduce Sabrina! Sabrina might be a new face on our YouTube channel but she's not new to Saints Unscripted. In fact, chances are high that if you messaged us on Instagram, you were talking to Sabrina :) Also, you might recognize her from a few stories and Reels from our Instagram account. You are going to LOVE hearing from her on this channel!    Today we are t...

We're back with Leif for part three of his three-part conversion story! Leif grew up in Utah around many members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church). Unfortunately, he experienced quite a bit of bullying from the community and didn't explore the doctrine of the LDS Church until later in his life. You will LOVE THIS episode!  Don't forget t...

Leif talks about how, after growing up around members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons), he decided to pray for the first time to see what he should do in regards to his religious practices. He received an overwhelming feeling of love and happiness but the answer might not be what you expect! Watch the episode to hear what he learned! Don't forget to s...

We are sooooo grateful for the opportunity to hear Leif’s story in-person! Leif sent us his full conversion story many months ago and we were so intrigued. His full story is heartbreaking, breathtaking, exciting, and hopeful. But in this part (part one of three), it has some painful bullying events that should never happen to anyone. We were shocked and disappointed in the characters in the story...

Today we have the privilege of chatting with our new Instagram friends, "Why We Stay" :) Grace, TJ, and Talon started their Instagram account only recently and have done phenomenally! They decided to start the account after hearing so many stories of people leaving the church. They wanted to speak up about why they choose to stay as active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints...