Saints Unscripted

In the Church of Jesus Christ (otherwise known as the Mormon Church), young adults are called to serve full-time missions. A member who chooses to serve will submit an application with no knowledge as to where in the world they will go. The leaders of the Church then determine where the person will go based on the need of missionaries in different areas and on inspiration.    HOWEVER. Cu...

After losing 17 pounds in one month and being frozen with fear, Sabrina decided to get some help with her anxiety. Do you currently suffer from a mental illness that gets in the way of your every day life? Do you feel like an untreated mental illness can make it more difficult to feel God’s Influence? In this episode, Kwaku, Justin, Mimi, and our guest Sabrina talk about the struggles of anxiety a...

Members of the restored Church (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or LDS Church) often emphasize getting married in one of the religion's many temples. We believe that marriage in the temple can last for all eternity, not just this life.    But do you HAVE to get married in the temple? What happens if you don't? And what would prevent you from getting married in the temple?  &nbs...

In a recent Jimmy Fallon video featuring Guy Raz from 'How I Built This,' Raz talks about what members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons) learn early on that makes them great entrepreneurs.    Jimmy and Guy talk about LDS missions and the mentality that comes with constant rejection. Guy also talks about his podcast interview with founder of J...

We have Ganel-Lyn back on the show for a remarkable episode on being broken. WE LOVE GANEL-LYN AND WE LOVE BEING BROKEN.    All of us have been (okay, are) broken. There are things in our life, our family, our persona, etc that just don't fit the mold of perfection. Why do I have to work so hard to understand simple concepts? Why do I feel differently than my family about particular topi...

In today's episode of Saints Unscripted, Kwaku and David sit down with Spencer to talk about early released missionaries in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormon missionaries).   Why do some missionaries come home early? Can they go back out? How should members treat these early return missionaries?? There are many reasons why missionaries come home early. It i...

Okay. I think we can all admit that there is SO MUCH marriage advice and everyone has something different to say... do couples even agree on certain marriage advice? We wanted to put it to the test! So on today's episode, the hosts read a bunch of marriage advice and vote on whether or not it's good advice 😎 You might be surprised at how differently each individual feels about the advice given! &...

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or the LDS Church), members are encouraged to refrain from alcohol. But can they sell alcohol? Can they work somewhere that sells alcohol? Can they cook with alcohol, assuming it 'cooks out'?    The health code in the Church of Jesus Christ is called the Word of Wisdom and is found in the Doctrine an...

Justin has been a member of 3 Mormons for awhile now and has been a member of the LDS Church for even longer ;) In this episode, Justin talks about his conversion story. In the Mormon Church, we often refer to being 'converted' as something only for people who weren't members of the church before. However, anyone who claims to believe a certain religion must first know if it is true for their self...

What is Mormon culture? Is it strictly Utah culture or does it apply to all Mormons?     When it comes to the negative elements of Mormon culture, it is disappointing because it detracts from the gospel of Jesus Christ. One characteristic that is ascribed to Mormon culture is frequent judging. Judging unrighteously is NOT taught in nor endorsed by the Mormon church, though it freque...

There are many, many families whose members represent different religious beliefs. There are also some who have left the Mormon religion to join another religious sect but have been deeply judged for their change.    Today we invited Jaxon Washburn on the show to talk about interfaith, specifically in regards to the Mormon religion. Jaxon is well-known among Mormon millennials for his we...

On September 22nd, 1827, Joseph Smith retrieved the golden plates that were later translated into the Book of Mormon. There are many people outside of the LDS Church who wonder if Joseph Smith was the only person who saw the golden plates, considering his frequent concealing of the plates. Also, Kwaku mentions an episode in South Park stating something like, "Joseph Smith had the golden plates eve...

The answer is YES! And no… here’s the scoop. Whenever a temple is built in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church), there is a period of time that the temple is open to the public.    However, a few months after the temple is finished, the temple undergoes a "dedication" in which the temple is dedicated to God and can no longer be open to th...

Today we had the AWESOME interview with Roseanne Service. Up until 2010, Roseanne had been living what looked like an easy life. She had participated in lots of cool organizations and held many leadership positions in her community as well as in the Church (Roseanne is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- otherwise known as the Mormon Church).    However, in 201...

In this video, we talk about one of the most asked-for yet one of the most controversial topics yet... Is there evidence for the Book of Mormon in the Bible?    Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons) often emphasize their belief in the Book of Mormon. However, members of the Church also believe in the Bible to be sacred text, just like the...

If you know a Mormon, you might know that modesty is something big for Mormons. This week on Saints Unscripted, Justin, Kwaku and Mimi talk about what modesty and how to define it. Watch and see if you think the Saints Unscripted give good fashion advice. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/saintsunscripted

It turns out that this episode has more controversy than we thought before filming! Justin, David, and Kwaku talk about angels: their purpose, what they might look like, and when they appear. Are angels evil? Could an angel appear to you? Do angels have wings?    We believe that angels are everywhere. We believe that God sends angels to earth under his direction to instruct. This is foun...

In this episode, we talk about contraceptives (birth control). Are Mormons allowed to use contraceptives? Many religious people might decide against contraceptives. In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church), members of the Church are not advised whether they should or should not use birth control. Every member is advised to decide with their spouse a...

The Ten Commandments have been around for a very very long time but are still widely taught and followed throughout the world. We, as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as Mormons), follow the Ten Commandments found in the bible but, do we interpret them differently?   In this video, we talk about what the Ten Commandments mean to us and give you an ide...

The population of Nauvoo, Illinois is just over 1,000. So why are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons) so aware of and slightly obsessed with Nauvoo?    Nauvoo is an important part of the history of the Church of Jesus Christ. Shortly after the Church was organized, persecutions against the Church were rampant. Latter-day Saints (members...

David Ostler, a new friend of ours, came on the show to talk about faith crises. Chances are, you know someone (or are someone) who has been through/is going through a faith crisis. Faith crises are scary, both non-members and members will agree. And the outcome is different for everyone.    Is it possible to build bridges between those in a faith crisis (and those who have left the Chur...

Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon church) often use the phrase "going through the temple." But what does that mean? And can anyone go through or just members of the Church?    In this episode, we talk about what it means to go through the temple. When a temple is first constructed, the public is welcome to take a tour through the te...

Chances are, you've probably used a product whose beginnings were invented by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as a Mormon). If you haven't watch the video, just take a guess :)    In this video we talk about a few of the more well-known inventions that came to be from members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of the inve...

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church), members are taught about Jesus Christ. However, in the Church, you might hear people refer to Jesus Christ simply as "Christ." So what are the many names by which Jesus is referred?    In this episode, we decided to go through a few of the names by which Jesus Christ is called and highlight some of...

In this episode, we talk about facts and fictions concerning the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, otherwise known as the Mormon Church. What are things that Mormons can and cannot do?    Here are a few questions we discuss:    “Can Mormons drink alcohol?”  “Are Mormons allowed to question the leaders of the Church?”  “Do Latter-day Saints have to wear a wh...