Meet The Mormon Mom Who Opened A Resource Center For LGBTQ Youth | Megyn Kelly TODAY

Stephenie Larsen, a Mormon mother of six from Orem, Utah, says she used to think that “being gay was a sin.” Now she joins Megyn Kelly TODAY to talk about why she opened a resource center for LGBTQ youth in Provo. “The No. 1 thing Christ wants us to do is love others,” she explains.
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Meet The Mormon Mom Who Opened A Resource Center For LGBTQ Youth | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@trishmontgomery4608]

We need more loving people like Stephanie in the world.

[@paleobc65]

so sweet how someone so religious can balance their religion and open-mindedness

[@servantofaeie1569]

paleobc65 this world will fall along with people like you and her

[@NonPremiumID]

She is not religious, she fails to wear rhe Mormon underwear.

[@EricSanchez]

Yes its beautiful

[@Joshua-dc1bs]

@@servantofaeie1569 lol

[@OikPoinFive]

@@servantofaeie1569 so tru sadly

[@annechildress2721]

We in America need more of this.

[@ottoa275]

I love Stephenie so much she's just the best person in the world

[@servantofaeie1569]

Yuri Katsuki•3• no Jesus is. And he does not approve of this

[@al-vj4cg]

This made me tear up. The support is so heartwarming. Love

[@sadieclark499]

bless ur heart and u are omgggggorgeous!!!!

[@kdawson8981]

Amazing woman!! Love wins! ❤️

[@jessandlydiatrask2046]

I was something like this was around in Utah when I was a teenager back in the 1990’s. Also being on the LGBTQ+ spectrum isn’t a choice

[@markstewart4501]

What Mormons don't get, being one for 25 years, is how toxic it really is.

[@edrianbobbycalabio]

Thank you for advocating for us! ❤️

[@matthewbaca417]

Thanks for covering this story. This woman is wonderful and doing a great service.

[@theusersam]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@EricSanchez]

Yes it is

[@KariAaraas100]

Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons has a similar story from his mormon upbringing

[@leroytrujillo11]

Very good work Stephanie !!!

[@srbushman]

No one is perfect and no church is perfect. Especially dealing with something so sensitive and complex. As a Mormon I can say the Church is trying to adjust the focus towards love. And they are making an attempt to bridge the gap between Mormons and the LGBTQ community. Even devoted a website to sharing counsel and stories: mormonandgay.lds.org

[@Mabeylater293]

Their homophobic teachings are blasphemous, dangerous, lethal, degrading, inhumane, disgusting and sad. To simply say, “it’s not perfect” is to look the other way from their damage. Societal pressure is forcing their about face and look at the positive results from such pressure and that’s from something that’s.......”not perfect”.

[@AvisWrentmore]

We need more women like her. Love this interview:) Love her:)

[@Payton20ADZ]

Nice segment, I am a transgender woman...not easy in the 1950's we were accepted now because bathrooms? gosh

[@silentfades]

Wish she was around a long time ago when I came out. It almost cost me my life. Bless her

[@silentfades]

I seek G-d throughout the day frequently. I am not sure of where went to medical school to diagnosis illness but perhaps you need a refresher course. Thank you for your opinion. Your very brave behind the computer screen ..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/emPaZId4qqxjZsU

[@servantofaeie1569]

silentfades you mean God? Also, good for you! But i speak truth, i did not give an opinion.

[@servantofaeie1569]

Sydney Piper Bristow even sadder that brainwashed sickos like you dont find Jesus and get help!

[@servantofaeie1569]

Sydney Piper Bristow wow... you are so brainwashed from the media you think the Christian's role andnthe non-Christians's role are swapped from what they actaully are... pls get help from YEHOSHWAH

[@FrankieTalki]

I miss Megyn.

[@ErikKristianGonzales]

Thank you for what you do. You are amazing

[@JucobSchick]

This is amazing!!

[@nickdipaolofan5948]

how?

[@servantofaeie1569]

Jucob Schick its actually sick and horrible

[@FrankieTalki]

She is a REAL Christian.

[@fay-amieaspen6046]

I'm not sure how anyone can say that sexuality knowledge is obvious from any age especially such young ages, how can you know until puberty starts and you start actually getting attraction feelings let alone sexual feelings? To say most people know by 12 years of age is wrong. I didn't know that I was bisexual till I was 16. It didn't surprise me, but I hadn't any lesbian feelings until then.

[@themou2008]

Sad!!!!

[@KariAaraas100]

She looks like Chelsea Handler

[@thesoundofthesuburbs]

...and coincidentally Chelsea Handler's mother was Mormon.

[@sadieclark499]

Kari Boersheim and sounds like a playboy bunny or something... I love her voice

[@Orion227]

There are commandments God has given, do’s and do nots, love is one of the do’s!

[@maxwolf9058]

Snags Kaciu you mean your god?

[@nickdipaolofan5948]

and homosexuality is one of the don'ts...........

[@servantofaeie1569]

Maximus Wolf no, God

[@notslucis9977]

@@nickdipaolofan5948 slavery is one of do on the bible! 😅

[@nickdipaolofan5948]

@@notslucis9977 it wasn't really a "do" in the bible. it was more of a "it exists" in the bible. But I am sure you think you are clever, having probably never even read the passages you are referencing.....

[@thesoundofthesuburbs]

Is she active in the Church? She's not wearing garments, or she might be manipulating them somehow.

[@nickdipaolofan5948]

I am curious too. She is actively going against the church doctrine so not sure.

[@torchbearer1973]

Wow...such an inappropriate comment or even something to question. Someone's garments or temple worthiness is a personal thing. Goodness, Mormons!

[@tulawily2235]

I’m still stuck on that too, like I just paused on her and her shoulders😂

[@alechunsaker5980]

Does it matter?

[@scandia67]

@@alechunsaker5980 It does to pious Mormons who can't mind their own business.

[@peruvianauthorities1739]

It's one thing to be religious and conservative . . . but to follow a false religion like Mormonism is a sin!

[@tulawily2235]

Peruvian Authorities Mormonism is not a sin

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

never gonna happen with this group

[@lauramarta1784]

What does the Bible say? If you believe in God you believe in the Bible.

[@Mabeylater293]

Is that what u told your slave after beating them with 40 lashes, “biblically speaking” of course?

[@Nursemomma7]

I am Mormon. I can tell you our members are the most loving and caring. I am so glad to be part of a religion that has opened up to more change and acceptance than any other religion!

[@themou2008]

Sick!!!! This show promoting homosexuality

[@danieltongaww]

And…….. I grew up Mormon since birth and I left the church and never looked back

[@Matt-sx7pt]

As a born and raised LDS member (from Provo, UT). I mostly agree with Stephanie. I'd like to clarify that the Church can only do so much to influence it's members to do the right thing. My experience has been within any organization, the culture can take shape into something else that it was not intended to be. I see that constantly within the Church. People get some whacky ideas and then call it the norm. It's not. The real Norm of our Church is what Stephanie said at the end of the video. We focus on Christ and the fact that he loves everyone. Do I encourage homosexual relationships...no. I truly believe that the scriptures (i.e. holy bible) make it clear that it is forbidden and that the practice is offensive to the Lord. However, having said that -- I have many friends who are homosexual and they know where I stand in that regard. It isn't my job to judge them, it's my job to love them and support them through their life's journey just like any good friend would do. This particular matter is between them and the Lord - THAT'S IT. Just like I have my own imperfections that are forbidden, those are between myself and God. We believe that regardless of our sins God loves all of us the way any loving parent would for their children. Anyways, that's my two cents. I don't want people on this thread to think all negative about the Church. The Church can always do better (just like the rest of us) but they do make the effort to emphasize this with it's members. It's the people within that go rogue sometimes and need to be set straight.