UTAH DATING LIFE, COLLEGE, GROWING UP LDS / q+a with Ava!

[@gamer_averi7831]

I would 100% watch a podcast of you two

[@CTEvans]

Thank you both for being courageous in sharing your beliefs ! I would like to say respectfully, being a LDS member is different to being a Christian. These are two separate religions with varying views. I encourage you to explore and question your LDS beliefs (particularly as you stated that Utah can be like a “bubble” in its religion diversity), even if it’s then to affirm your own beliefs, then that’s great. Either way, it’s healthy to question things and God will take you in the right direction if you allow Him to. Something interesting to watch is Preston Perry’s video - “Preston Perry talks to a group of LDS elders” (his acc. is - “Apologetics with Preston Perry”). I hope it deepens your understanding. :) Appreciate your content as always !

[@chloedomingues7065]

absolutely love the videos with Preston Perry, really shows the drastic differences between Christian and Mormon beliefs

[@CTEvans]

⁠@@chloedomingues7065it’s truly an eye opening video ! Explains the differences so well, and even the very fine, blurred lines that the LDS Church believe in. I certainly learned a lot from it

[@lorynhansenn]

As an LDS person the reason we state we are Christian is because we share a belief of Christ! It just helps create a common ground. It’s not meant to umbrella two religions, just to create understanding :)

[@amelias6138]

@@lorynhansenn Lots of religions believe in Jesus! (Islam, for example.) There are many differences between LDS and Christianity, and the identity of Jesus just brushes the surface. For example, we believe that Jesus IS God in a really cool three-in-one deal called the trinity. We also believe that God is the "alpha and the omega," meaning that there were no gods before him and there will be none after. Our God is unimaginably powerful and transcends time. I just think it's really amazing how powerful He is, and I would encourage you to research some of the other differences, because I think you would really be in awe of just how incredible God is through the eyes of Christianity! Sending love and prayers xoxo :)

[@nanao22]

You both seem like lovely girls! I love seeing young people walk in faith. I really encourage you both to look into the LDS church, its doctrines, the Book of Mormon, the history of Joseph Smith and compare it to the Bible and the biblical definition of Christianity. Johnny Harris has a few videos on his experience and the history of Mormonism. Maybe you will compare it and it will draw you closer to your faith, maybe you’ll learn something new but I do encourage you to question it. I was raised Catholic and I had my own faith crisis around 18/19 where I had to test all Catholic doctrine against the plain Bible and the true God was revealed to me. That really strengthened my faith. It’s so important, especially as “church kids”, to ask questions and understand your faith. ❤

[@blythe9]

Apologia Studios has some good videos on Mormonism and how it doesn't align with the Bible

[@windex_volleyball]

so are you still catholic?

[@tristinrayment9742]

I love your story

[@maddssmithy]

so you don't think the Catholic church is a christian religion? are catholics Christian? I see protestants saying they arent all the time...

[@EmmaMenini-xe3vc]

I love hearing about your testimony. My grandma was LDS and recently passed. I wasn't raised in the church but have recently been turning to Christ for the first time in my life and your channel truly inspires me to keep my covenants and explore my relationship with Jesus Christ.

[@maliabrown5625]

PLSSS podcast!! Also thanks for talking about the endowment, this is just what I needed 🥰

[@azydinkins5188]

you should start a podcast + your voices are so gentle it’s satisfying hahah

[@mariolirodriguez5201]

i would totally listen/watch your podcast. we are the same age and seeing how you live your life is very interesting and enjoyable to follow. I am not apart of LDS but i love learning about it and listening to your stories and experiences

[@lexiiesparzaa]

it’s interesting hearing y’all talk about dating culture in Utah since i’m from Texas. i think having a healthier dating culture would shape relationships sooo much better than the way things are here. i love that y’all do that. that’d be nice - coming from a single 21 year old who has no idea how to find a boyfriend :,(

[@Esther-Hirch]

I heard that Utah is the most conservative place of the U.S. There are a lot of Mormon Churches. İt has also the natural beauties like mountains and canyons.

[@hollandmccall]

I have been wanting a wholesome, relatable podcast to listen to & I would subscribe to yours in a heartbeat

[@elissechristenson5396]

Growing up in utah is definitely an experience.. I get what you mean when you said it was kind of like people living in a small town but no one ever really leaves. I love the community but at the same time it can be really nerve wracking getting older and realizing the world is so much bigger then what your used to.

[@juliamiller2240]

To be Christian means: you believe Christ is the Son of God, who is 100% God and 100% Man, and that he is the savior of the world, from what I know LDS don’t believe that. I just want you to look into it that is all! Love you two SOOO much! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘

[@daynaguerro]

Well said therefore they believe in a different Jesus than us 2 Corinthians 11:4 🩵

[@miafrank7012]

I am a member of the church and we definitely believe that Christ is the son of God! When He came to Earth he received a body so he is both God and Man! Our entire gospel is centered around Him. Hope this helps🥰

[@Gspro7]

@@miafrank7012A christian would also believe that Jesus and God are one, and part of the trinity with the holy spirit!

[@BrynnPerkins-gq4md]

I’m an LDS 22 year old mom of 2 under 2 & I’ve been following you since high school! It’s so cool to see your faith in Christ has grown and it’s SO OBVIOUS! You shine with the Savior’s light, truly. PS the Y sign in the background perfectly is hilarious as you talk about Utah culture haha

[@troyegarlick7932]

Please do a podcast! Also can I just tell you how refreshing it is to see an influencer who is still active in the church and talks positively about the church!! I feel like all I see on social media now is people who have left the church and make it their job to bash it. Thank you for sharing your testimony. I love hearing about it!

[@mollymescher5626]

Thanks for the update! I think UTAH culture sounds pretty good.

[@layna05]

Yes, PLEASE make a podcast! I would listen to it all the time ❤

[@dianewong2597]

Thanks for sharing about Mormonism! I have my curiosities about it as a Christian - which like others have mentioned, I respectfully don't think LDS members are considered to be Christian. We have many denominations but they all hold to the same doctrinal belief... that Jesus is the Son of God - FULLY human and FULLY divine. Christians believe anything otherwise is heretical. We do not believe that His authority is imparted by the Father but Jesus IS God since the beginning (John 1). Some food for thought... if a mortal man can become God, does that mean all human beings can be God? If all human beings can become God, then what makes God so holy? And what happens if a human being fails to live up to the standards of Scripture? Do they un-become God? That means God is imperfect? If salvation can be earned through good works, then what was the point of the Cross? When we say that Jesus is the Perfect Sacrifice - it's because we believe that no one else is perfect and that ALL have sinned (Romans 3:23). If we can earn our way into relationship with God, Jesus didn't need to come to earth. My intention is not to be negative here but to challenge what you shared. I find it important to defend truth (which I have spent years and years studying to land on Christianity), and to emphasize to you the importance of being clear/accurate when you are teaching thousands of viewers. Like it or not, by sharing the content in this video, you are acting as a teacher and you want to make sure you can back up what you're saying. Calling yourselves Christian may be a norm in the LDS church but I would highly encourage you to research Christology and how Christians have landed on our doctrine. There's no harm in it - you'll either gain more insight on your own beliefs or discover new revelations. Anyway, I hope this was not discouraging and I appreciate your desire to seek truth, Marla! Keep going.

[@aubrialvarez9966]

You both seem like lovely girls! Respectfully Christianity & the LDS faith are entirely different. The differences are almost as drastic between Jewish & Catholic. They are not interchangeable. I really encourage you both to look into the LDS church, its doctrines, the Book of Mormon, the history of Joseph Smith and compare it to the Bible and the biblical definition of Christianity. Christian’s do not consider LDS as Christian. Lds classify themselves as Christian. Again, they are different religions & that’s okay! However, they are not the same :)

[@ilovepalmtrees08]

How are the LDS people not Christian?? Christian means you believe in Christ and they believe in Christ……

[@capyparis]

@@ilovepalmtrees08Mormonism is very different from Christianity. I recommend you watch “With The Perry’s” they discuss this very thoroughly..

[@aubrialvarez9966]

@@ilovepalmtrees08 are we talking as a noun or as an adjective? In that case - Catholics are Christian, JWs are Christian, 7th day adventists are Christian… so as a verb (an action) someone who believes in Christ then all “Jesus believing” religions are Christian. Which they are not. Even surface level attending services at these different institutions are VASTLY different. but Christianity is not Mormonism because it’s a different religion. That’s okay - it’s literally a different religion. Lds to Christian - We don’t see eye to eye on MOST things doctrinally. The trinity, the conception of who Jesus is, the concept over grace etc… honestly I could go on & on. Point being Catholics don’t define themselves as Christian… they are Catholic. Bc they are different religions. Here’s a tiktok that explains this concept better than my comment LOL

[@commentarybruce696]

@@ilovepalmtrees08Respectfully, this isn’t true. LDS aren’t Christians because many of their beliefs go against the Christian Bible, which was inspired by God. LDS teaches that Lucifer and Jesus were brothers, which is blasphemous and not true at all. LDS also teaches that when men get to heaven, they will be able to have thousands of wives and have ✨relations✨with thousands of women. This goes against the Christian teaching where God commands Christians to only have one wife and only have relations with that one wife. LDS also teaches white supremacy, and Jesus, while he was on earth, was a man of color. God created all ethnicities, so it goes against the Bible to imply that White people are the superior race.

[@maddssmithy]

@@aubrialvarez9966 catholics are christian..

[@JustBeingJessie]

You both are so well spoken and wise, I’m a couple years older than you guys, but I still really appreciate and love content like this-y’all would do incredible on a podcast together 👏

[@jeffreyrose46]

More like brain washed😂

[@baileybybee4785]

I’m looking through all of the comments and have already seen 3 negative comments coming from you 😂

[@britaniehuffman9141]

I love how you use your platform to speak so openly about being a member of our church!💖 it’s so rare these days and super refreshing. I appreciate your content more than you know. Lots of love ((:

[@thematerialgirl786]

I've been watching your videos since you were like 14 and my goodness, you have grown so much! So proud of you girlie 🩷

[@delphina202]

pleaseee make a podcast! I enjoyed listening to you two girlies talk so much it´s so wholesome

[@daynaguerro]

I love how you brought up LDS I'm Christian and we believe salvation is through Jesus Christ and good work comes after. I love how Zealous you guys are I truly admire it. I studied the difference and even learned that one of your leaders states God the Father had sexual intercourse with the Virgin Mary. We believe Mary was A virgin before and after Christ's conception otherwise, Christ would be born in sin just like us, and what he did on the cross has no meaning. Which is why he considers him the Perfect sacrifice.

[@britaniehuffman9141]

Hi! Thanks so much for the love! As an LDS member, we actually believe the same as you in that regard! We do not believe that God the Father had sexual intercourse with Mary. We believe that she was a virgin when she conceived Jesus, just as you believe. (: just to clear up any confusion! 💖

[@daynaguerro]

@@britaniehuffman9141 okay I was confused because it was started in Journal of Discourses vol. 8:54 & 8:27 and by Herber and Brigham Young can you elaborate on it please I just want to be educated thank you so much

[@sarahmarie3317]

@@britaniehuffman9141I’m an ex Mormon. You need to look into the church more. YOU may not believe that but it was absolutely in the LDS scriptures and was taught in church. Maybe not so much recently- but I do (respectfully) believe that is because the church is realizing that people are leaving and they’re trying to save face.

[@laciethomas3466]

⁠​⁠@@sarahmarie3317 Can you please direct me to where it states this in LDS scripture? The Journal of Discourses is not LDS scripture. It is simply a compilation of transcriptions of speeches and other addresses from the mid to late 1800s when the church was being established. Some of the teachings can be helpful but should not be treated as church doctrine. Just because LDS people may have written it does not mean it fully aligns with LDS doctrine and beliefs. The discourses are not officially published by the LDS church so it shouldn’t be used to depict their beliefs. 😊

[@daynaguerro]

@@laciethomas3466 but that would be contradiction against the word of God. Joseph Fielding Smith: “CHRIST NOT BEGOTTEN OF THE HOLY GHOST … Christ was begotten of God. He was not born without the aid of Man, and that Man was God! ... They tell us the Book of Mormon states that Jesus was begotten of the Holy Ghost. I challenge that statement.” Doctrines of Salvation, Vol. 1:18 he also states “The birth of the Savior was a natural occurrence unattended with any degree of mysticism, and the Father God was the literal parent of Jesus in the flesh as well as in the spirit” Religious Truths Defined, 44 That would mean Joseph Smith claims he knows more than God the father.

[@mollydarcy]

You guys should start a faith podcast about your experiences and perspectives on your religion!

[@lopa5881]

they’re not christian xd

[@mollydarcy]

@@lopa5881 LOL what do i know, edited it

[@leahfalzon92]

@@lopa5881technically they are… There are many branches of Christianity.

[@maddssmithy]

@@lopa5881 they believe in Jesus Christ at the end of the day. Is that not enough? or do they have to believe in the trinity to be Christian? what are you going off of?

[@lizardwizard6067]

All of this is still relatable and I’m in my 30s 31. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone and I love hearing your ideas and opinions! I’ve loved Marla for like 6? Years now . Literally forecer. I enjoy her faith and how strong it is but she’s relatable and I liked Jo west. I’m way closer to Evelyn’s age but idk Marla just gets me.

[@demiworld1011]

I’m loving the idea of a podcast! Awesome video!! ❤

[@natashastaedt]

Ooo all good topics! Can’t wait to watch!🙌🏼⛪️🌟

[@chokchan1683]

It’s so relatable!!! (From a Chinese gal haha) Love the idea of podcast, already looking forward to that!!

[@lorynhansenn]

Your skin looks so good and so glowy!

[@jeanjacketjanet564]

Would LOVE a podcast with the two of you!!!!

[@anaisabel02_]

Loved this conversation🤍!! I’ve watched you since 2017 for like the aesthetic room makeovers and stuff like that but loved listening to these kinds of themes from you!!

[@dieterkoch6563]

Keep at it girls. I watch from a totally atheistic view with some amusement-no hate. I shall continue to follow your progress and hope for your fulfillment-whatever that may be.

[@annaleahhopper7354]

I'm loving this video style!! It was so wholesome and peaceful. Def def def start a podcast! 🙏

[@Akirameowxp]

It would be nice to have a podcast/video more about your beliefs. Not to make pick at it, but to learn more about it. I’m a Baptist Christian and always wondered what others denomination exactly believe in besides God/Jesus

[@viviancampos921]

omg girlll love the updates ☀

[@emilyborishkevich8572]

YESSS, make the podcast!!!

[@kendrapennings]

yesss for the podcast!!!!!!

[@lydiacampbell3564]

love this❤❤ i would definitely watch you guys again

[@rachschlegel]

Loved this video! Do more like these !!!

[@meghansullivan6812]

that is a BREAKFAST that looks fantastic

[@racheldunnam6930]

Not me sitting here staring intensely at y’all while i listen 16:01

[@anasanchez2503]

Even though it's virtually, I enjoy seeing/listening to you! Loving hugs‼️ 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰💕🌷💐

[@rubywillow2794]

Pls do a podcast I would listen to every single one!

[@Twinky2055]

Thank you for sharing about your faith🤍

[@abbiegrier207]

Ava is so beautiful!! she also reminds me of Emma Stone, who is amazing

[@abiw1272]

Lds is not a Christian religion u literally believe in a completely different God

[@joleepeterson2845]

I don’t know how people outside of any religion can tell a religion what they believe. As a member, we believe in Jesus, therefore we are Christian - there’s no argument.

[@jami3m]

Jesus Christ came to save us from our sins because our good works could not save us. LDS believe that we do good works and Jesus picks up the rest, which is contradictory to the whole truth of the gospel. Our salvation is not dependent on our works but the blood of JESUS. ”For by grace you have been saved by faith. Nothing you did could ever earn this salvation, for it was the love gift from God that brought us to Christ!“ ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬ ❤️

[@abbyjohnson4318]

@@jami3m James 2:17-18 “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.” I love all believers, and I hope one day they can love their LDS brothers and sisters as much as we love them ❤️

[@jami3m]

@@abbyjohnson4318I love all people. Believers and non believers. And I do agree with you, faith without works is dead, but that’s not our “ticket” to heaven. We do things FROM the love of God, not for it.

[@Twinky2055]

@@jami3mYou should listen to this speech : “His Grace is sufficient” by Brad Wilcox maybe that would help you understand lds perspective about grace

[@lydiadyer7763]

i am so opposite from you & your guys lifestyles but i am also a girl in my early twenties going through similar life transitions. i like hearing your perspectives and you guys would have a successful podcast!

[@alyssazuniga791]

Loved this vid!! Great questions

[@shaylakelly1963]

ahh you guys should 100% start a podcast!!!!

[@kuiids]

If you open the Quran, one of the first things God mentions about those who truly submit to His will (Muslims) are those who believe in the unseen, so essentially just trusting God and having complete faith in Him alone, whether we understand something or not.

[@kuiids]

Also an interesting fact, also maybe food for thought, but when you talked about how everyone Utah has basically the same cultural norms and religious practices, reminded me of Islam, how everyone practices the same thing as the fundamentals are the same, the only difference is, like you said Utah is just a bubble, whereas Islam is widespread, I could go to a random city and if there was a Muslim there, I would find them doing the same exact thing as me, and instantly there this bond and that’s the unity of Islam❤ the only standing monotheistic religion

[@rouda1218]

Well said🫶🏼

[@prettyswagmar]

i'm also from DC and moved to Utah for school! twinnies:)

[@siskysavesthetrilogy]

mormonism is not christianity

[@ilovepalmtrees08]

Why are you saying that?

[@Rachchamb]

Omg I love classic skating! I live in Utah too lol

[@amelianewman8920]

great video as always but… whats the jo west update???

[@katie.k8t]

podcast pleaseeee!

[@kuiids]

In Islam we call faith Imaan, and we believe it fluctuates, it wears like clothes, so we always do our best to renew our faith, but we know its natural and normal for it to fluctuate

[@Eblt3]

Could you do a video reacting to Preston Perry’s video talking to LDS?

[@bluexenia]

I live in Oklahoma and a Swig opened in my city last year! We actually have several places that originate in Utah that opened last year

[@lopa5881]

i have seen you since you were little (just like me) but we’re not the same religion wise. Christ is God and He died for our sins, there is not more revelation since the apostles age ended and not confessing Christ as 100% God and also 100% human is, as long as the church has seen ig, heresy. i pray that you can find truth outside the bubble of your religion. Only faith will save you, not good works lr religion rites.

[@maddssmithy]

so which church should she join? you would probably say the same about Catholics and Orthodox Christians..

[@emmaflint294]

AVA!!!!!!!

[@bellablack8308]

I think lifeandcrisis are way easier without faith because you don't have worry about it and that you have to believe. you don't have to go to church and think about what god wants you can just do what you yourself want

[@Eblt3]

Can you talk about salvation in LDS?

[@posthumous_me]

kinda cooked for breakfast 🔥

[@Lucymm99]

are LGBTQIA people accepted in your church?

[@laurenlauren6327]

Yes!

[@lindsayhaslam96]

Technically, no. If you are part of the LGBTQIA community, you aren’t allowed to date or marry someone of the opposite gender. If you do, you are not allowed to enter temples and practice saving ordinances, which automatically disqualifies you for salvation/receiving the highest glory.

[@brynleecowley]

Do you deal with comparison and imposter syndrome as a content creator?

[@kauik9336]

Woah interesting topics!

[@pjasmine]

God will guide you, just ask God to guide you. There is only one and only one God. God is All Mighty, All Knowing, the creator of heavens, and the universe, has no beginning and has no end. Al Quran, Chapter 114 ---“Say, ˹O Prophet, ˺ “He is Allah-One ˹and Indivisible˺. Allah-the Sustainer ˹needed by all˺. He has never had offspring, nor was He born. And there is none comparable to Him.”

[@aileechristian3653]

Natalie Zacek I think

[@chelseab3430]

As someone with a lot of kids Utah has been interesting me lately. Hence how I even stumbled on this video which ironically you just posted it 😅. Were I live it’s pretty hard finance wise with alot of children. I have a friend in Utah and she said her children are funded for an exploratory school where the kids learn real life stuff and only go 4 days a week. I would love that sort of opportunity.

[@katesmith4219]

Lit

[@meganbartlett9356]

have you guys read the CES letters? very interesting topic among your religion and curious about your opinions and if you’ve read them, how that influences your faith

[@secredeath]

❤😘😘

[@sarasalazar6242]

First!!!

[@AbbyRafael]

🫶

[@la9254]

You don't show your goofiness on video anymore 😢

[@yuma7398]

Oh no ... thinking that faith means believing even though there is nothing to back it up is so toxic 12:53 Sounds like sb is trying to convince people to blindly follow him / her

[@Julie_ao]

😍❤️❤️✨

[@sophiameg2203]

the friend talk 🥹 “be a friend. and don’t just be a friend until you find four girls, keep being a friend”. Like when the purpose of the goal is to give & not just to get !!!