Our Father is Polygamist Cult Leader Warren Jeffs. Untold Horrors of Compounds, Raids & Child Brides

[@bluezauza]

The love and pride in Rachel's eyes when she looks at Ammon, it's just lovely and moving to watch.

[@alexsandraknox9852]

It probably is mostly because of their shared trauma but I'll also say as an older sister with much younger siblings, I look at mine the same way. They're my babies even though they're (most of them) almost 20.

[@bonniejohnson8041]

I left before Warren took over I am over welmed with what went on after Warren took over I was so grateful I got my children out when I did we have had a terrific life

[@nialeilakande]

So so happy you were out of there !!! 😢😢😢😢😢😮❤❤❤

[@PatriciaMatheny-b6k]

Congratulations! Best of Luck Always ❤ so proud of you changing your life . Amazing

[@kenja6569]

Congrats! Hope you will have a happy and healthy life! ❤

[@natashamiller4860]

Praise God that you got out and didn’t have to experience all that insanity! I hope and pray that you have found a good, joyful life outside of the FLDS.

[@shannon7206]

Thank God u didn't have to deal with all of the despicable things that monster did to young girls. Congrats on starting a new life without them in ur new life. Hope all is well with u and ur family!

[@drhuby6292]

I found Ammon in X, he could use a boost in his "followers" numbers to bring visibility to his book and to their story! I love how resilient Ammon and Rachel are (and their families too), and how they are sharing their strength and faith with the rest of the world now. And thanks Jeremy & Melissa for giving them the gift of this interview!

[@jolenemedina4637]

I agree so much both of them have helped me grow so much and understand my own personal cult like dynamics.

[@imaginepeace7588]

@@drhuby6292 What’s thier X profile name ?

[@ceeceebeebee889]

There's such an endearing innocence to Ammon that makes you smile to see him smile and blush when he talks about his wife and falling in love. It's so sweet it makes me tear up.

[@MoonM76]

What beautiful siblings! How refreshing to see people who are so excited about living life!

[@debrasaints3809]

Innocence stolen is an abomination in God’s eyes. How tragic. May God totally heal these siblings. Outstanding podcast. Thank you. May God bless y’all 🙏🏼❤️

[@shelliregnier1712]

This was interesting hearing a man's perspective after hearing from Rachel earlier. So glad they left that toxic environment and have found happiness in spite of everything. Have a great week!

[@Karen-d6v9n]

Ammon and Rachel you are both such a blessing to our world. Thank you each for telling your stories. God bless you both.

[@keywestcatlady]

Your Mother must be smiling down on Both of You- She Must be Very Proud!

[@katymurphy6866]

Best words “nothing is greater than having your free agency”. Well spoken and so true.

[@karenbrest187]

So sad that one man full of evil controls so many families & destroys their lives 🥺

[@natashamiller4860]

But I am so thankful that people like these two have not allowed all of that horrible evil to corrupt or destroy them!

[@robinsommer6009]

LOOKING AT AMMON AND HIS SISTER SMILE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT 🌈🌎😍😍

[@kennedycopley932]

So happy to see Rachel again! She is unbelievably strong yet kind and I admire her so much. Please consider talking to Rachel more ❤

[@dallaslabon7184]

Great interview! It's wonderful that Rachel and Ammon are free from their father's false teachings. He caused his children so much pain for so long. God is so good! ❤

[@teamcougars]

I was 21 when I got married and my husband was 25 and sometimes I think we were too young I can’t fathom being younger than I was when I got married the thought of being 14-16 makes my skin crawl and I have a 16 year old daughter there’s absolutely no way she is mature enough to be married, run a household and raise children 😢 The thought of Warren robbing the girls of their childhood is repulsive 🤮 and totally unacceptable not to mention criminal 😡💔

[@lmjohnson84]

My father pulled his family out as soon as Uncle Warren took over. That was one year before Uncle Rulon died. Uncle Rulon’s health was declining and uncle Warren actually took over the governing behind the scenes before his dad actually died.

[@lemonhead162]

He aint no uncle! Neither was that other old lecher!

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

Are you guys still in a cult or have you left the moron religion fully?

[@tgoose8717]

Did you know Amon ?

[@natashamiller4860]

Praise God that you were able to cut free before Warren took over completely! I pray that you have found a blessed, joyful life apart from the FLDS.

[@DonnaKeate]

I came from the FLDS too. My cousin was the 12-year-old girl he assaulted.

[@kevindorland738]

So sorry. His conduct was perverse and evil.

[@piratesswoop725]

Was Merrill your uncle?

[@erinmccloughy3844]

😮

[@nikkigethman8367]

Im so sorry 😞🙏❤️

[@donnalambert7674]

So sorry

[@evelynmagoo]

i’m so curious how they got the accents/dialects they have. a lot of my family is Appalachian and we also say “sut’em” for something and “crick” for creek. but they were born and raised in the Utah area, so i am curious who in their family/community passed down that dialect. i’ve listened to interviews with other FLDS survivors and though many of them have a twang, it doesn’t sound quite like theirs. not that any of this is remotely important but it’s very cool to me for whatever reason lol. God bless both of you, Rachel and Ammon.

[@marthamontgomery9905]

My in laws are from southern PA and have a sort of similar accent. I was wondering the same thing

[@lynnthayer7067]

Immense respect and pride for all they have survived. Wishing them a happy, healthy and free summer with their families and breaking generational curses

[@pagedarney2268]

This is such a great interview. I watched an interview with Ammon on another channel and he came off very differently. It was fun watching him and Rachel interact. You can see the bond they have.

[@lsub4558]

Wow! That was an amazing interview. I am blown away by Ammon and Rachael's story and for everything they went through in their lives. Their faith in all things "good" helped them endure through so much of the lies indoctrinated into them from such a young age and the confusion pain and heartache that kept them from the truth. Such beautiful kind sweet souls who were able to find the courage within themselves to pull away from darkness and take back their free agency to live in true happiness, peace, harmony and love. Much love to them both and their families from the otherside of the world down under (here in the southern hemisphere). Thank you Melissa and Jeremy for your insightful podcasts. You two are amazing.

[@karlwalton3133]

You two have such an amazingly catastrophic and wonderful story. Very horrible things happened in your young lives and yet you made it out, and seem to have such a level headed attitude. Your mother is probably the reason you were able to make it

[@mrs.monicautt6268]

Yes, in hindsight a lot could have been done differently, however, they make it sound like the FLDS were so cooperative, when in fact the mothers and older children were giving false names and ages and instructing the younger children to not cooperate. They were put in a position that they had to separate them to try to get to the truth. It is very probable that he was not even aware of this. He is still learning so much. I am very happy for both of them, that they were able to get out and begin to truly live their lives. The joy in is face at the end is wonderful to see!

[@alexsandraknox9852]

I agree, I've read a LOT of different books from people who have left the FLDS, and in my opinion, Rachel and Ammon kinda have a skewed view of the 2008 raid. Probably because she was still in the cult at the time and he actually lived through it. I do think Texas could have made some better choices at the time but hindsight of course is 20/20. I have mixed thoughts about that whole situation, but in Rachel's book that section was the only part I had kind of an... eww reaction to how she portrayed it. I'm glad they are both out and speaking out about their experiences though.

[@nancyorewyler734]

Cults cause so much pain and sorrow. Cult leaders always accuse others of which they, themselves are guilty. I love the smiles on their faces showing they have found happiness and freedom. I know their children will have what he calls free agency. Maybe we will hear from them in the future for an update on their growing family. Be well.

[@flyinthebug35]

Fascinating story. Good to see Rachel back as well. It is hard to believe that this kind of thing could happen in this modern day and age. Cults are obviously still a thing. So many similarities to Waco and David Koresh. So happy they got out and are enjoying real life now. God Bless.

[@daphcameron6534]

'This kind of thing' happens far more often then you would imagine & not only within cults but in so called 'good families' where childrens lives are affected ... do you not realise that sex trafficking is also one of our 'modern worlds' biggest crimes & that is because there are so many 'good men & women' willing to pay for child sex or fix their cravings to abuse. I think bringing what really happens in many cults into the open is a good thing but people need to realise its not only cults that do these things

[@actmrhata5079]

I think people DO realize that. But the problem with cults like LDS and JW is that they create communities that they are then threatened with losing if they question or leave.

[@chmacias9808]

The Davidians were not this perverse and no where near the number of members to FLDS.

[@douglascorrigan1478]

Very informative and thank goodness they are back to living their lives after a horrible ordeal, noth of their doing. THANK YOU for sharing!

[@lindawatson8087]

Wow, very insightful podcast. Wishing these young people healing. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@Denise-xm8mn]

Such a great interview. The fact that Ammon went directly to God’s word to find truth was so refreshing. Thankful for Ammon and Rachel’s courage to share.

[@denisegreene8441]

It's too bad so many don't actually read their Bible and fall for people like Jeff's...or trump

[@karolgrabiel3838]

This was very informative, I hope they both have a great life

[@zippy11455]

I've loved many of your interviews, but this is the best one you've done! Criminal mental illness really destroys lives. I'm so happy they both got out and are having good lives now.

[@melanieverhoef9944]

Incredible courage from these two.

[@kathywilliamson223]

Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy.

[@MRSANDY-wr5xt]

💯

[@LB-gr7gu]

Evil is still out there .. Strong survivor children Bless you both.. Information is essential Thanks for the exposure great episode ❤

[@dharmaslife]

Thank you for sharing this. The world needs to know 💔

[@RandomBeagle]

Thinking about my father who passed away last October, this breaks my heart, I wish everybody has a father like mine ❤ hearing all these stories makes me so angry, horrible excuse for a husband/ father

[@Yachtbebe]

It made me very angry as well. Sorry for your loss. ❤

[@maryswift6014]

Oh my gosh that was such a full attention to the story. You guys have great guests. I love the attention I find myself giving to the guests so much so that I'm wanting to hear more. Going to order both their books.

[@tombrandt8137]

I would love to have Jeremy and Melissa as friends.

[@autumnshennae0687]

I’m from there and I grew up with Ammons now wife. Her caretaker that he is talking about is my step dad. The “high up figure.”

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

Are you still in the cult?

[@autumnshennae0687]

@@Wtz-jx3wh no my mom got lawyers and came and got us back in July of 2016 when I was 10.

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

@@autumnshennae0687 dang your moms a badas$, hopefully you didn’t join the mormon cult

[@OldBon3s]

I’m so sorry. I hope you find peace and happiness in your life.

[@ancarugescu4877]

Wow crazy. I hope you're OK.

[@LanaK5240]

I'm so happy to see Rachel back! And her brother Ammon (sp) is an amazing and strong person also! So happy for them!! Take care all and God bless always! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Lana K.

[@autumn5852]

What does “sp” mean?

[@LanaK5240]

@@autumn5852 it just means "spelling". I wasn't sure if I spelled his name correctly.

[@autumn5852]

@@LanaK5240 👍🏽 thank you. Good to know :) and I agree with you about these two and I’m soooooo glad that they have been able to reunite 💞

[@karismith5079]

These two are such a pleasure to listen to! ❤

[@ginetteregimbal4882]

🇨🇦👋 Oh my … this was such an interesting journey! Such a beautiful sequel to time with Rachel. ❤️

[@TheDoconnor1266]

I pray for these two! I’m so glad for them for finding freedom. Thanks Melissa and Jeremy!

[@autumn5852]

What do you pray for them? Don’t you think their happiness and freedom is enough?

[@alysiachristensen5475]

It was very difficult for me to turn this podcast on because I thought the sadness would just be too much. But I’m very glad that I turned it on and everyone did a wonderful job communicating! Praying for God to continue to bless you each of you!

[@darkharlezucreek]

I'm crying happy tears for Ammon when he told the story about meeting his wife. What a beautiful ending to a horrible cult experience. I wish you two all the happinesss in the world. You have more than earned it ❤ Youre going to be fantastic parents.

[@100eblanks]

These young adults are so strong. I’m so sad they went through this but so impressed by their resilience

[@darksarcasm4835]

I cried…I have four brothers and I can’t imagine being separated from them. It was so sweet that Rachel was there to support her brother. I’m glad he found someone to love who loves him. Warren Jeffs is a monster. As a Christian, I should forgive the monster, but as a friend of mine says-I’m going to have to pray on that.

[@CindyVan14]

What a horrible way to have to live your life. Thanks so much for the extra time for a solid, and interesting podcast.

[@nancysoukup6545]

Awesome, Awesome video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@aaj8781]

What a blessing to listen to this podcast! Glory HALLELUJAH! Oooh the love of Jesus in all of you!

[@DocnMrsMichalowicz]

What an amazing podcast today. I saw and truly enjoyed your podcast with Rachel and this podcast with Ammon. Thank you so very much Melissa, Jeremy, Rachel and Ammon for your candid talks about your lives. Wishing you a lifetime filled with happiness, peace and your faith & love for Gd.

[@DocnMrsMichalowicz]

Oops and I forgot to say I’m ordering both books!

[@ritafirestone761]

There two both show how deeply they are brainwashed in these cults. It is so sad that 1 man can lead so many away. I am so glad they escaped this madness.

[@robinsommer6009]

AMEN🌈🌎🛡️

[@robinsommer6009]

You made the comment that after you endure Warren has the power to send you to heaven Jesus showed us what the kingdom looks like...Jesus Also taught us WHAT TO PRAY FOR 🌈🌎🌈 He also told us to SEEK THE KINGDOM COMING AS A PRIORITY. WHY WOULDN'T WE?

[@Weeks25]

It’s really heartbreaking listening to the things they had to endure. It’s hard to wrap your mind around people just doing what Warren says when none of them have to. It’s amazing the whole cult hasn’t fallen apart by now. I’m happy for everyone that has gotten out and choose a free life instead of following what the wannabe god says.

[@G_Popp100]

That was one of the most kind, thoughtful loving & innocent/wholesome stories I've ever heard. I am going to go get that book! I am a Christian Daughter Of The Most High, and this was something I've always wondered about. What happened after all this was on. The news years ago. God is so Good. Thanks for doing this interview 😂❤❤❤❤

[@dottiegyles1119]

Thanks for this podcast. Rachel and Ammon's testimonies are examples of the Bible verse that says that the truth will set you free.

[@colleenbow777]

Great podcast today! I love Joe Saladin. My husband, Virgil and I bought 5 acres here in Sandpoint. We have a lot of work on the land and he sure has opened our eyes.

[@sharonmay99]

How sad for these people that Warren ruled over. It is a great thing that we know at least two of his children found out the truth and are living better lives now. How sad for their childhood, but a beautiful adulthood. By the way I live in Kansas City, MO. We still here, no partial Rapture.

[@erinmccloughy3844]

Anyone who left the FLDS are some of the bravest people

[@kathrynepler6877]

Another amazing video, I am so HAPPY for these two who escaped from the cult and are happily married

[@dawnback5333]

What wonderful people and so amazed they got out and are now free. Beautiful message

[@diannadavenport4578]

Best one yet and there have been some really good ones! Keep up the good work.

[@rickgordon5152]

Thank you so much for having hard conversations like this, but with such grace.

[@dejavu6945]

Very courageous for them to speak out!!

[@sadieandersen9993]

God bless Ammon and his new family. 🤍

[@lesliesalas4853]

We were here in the Texas Hill Country when CPS pulled the children at the compound by San Angelo....my good friend was "helping" CPS sort through the horrific mess left by Mr. Jeffs. I have wondered over the years what happened to the vulnerable families, and it is stunning how a person behind bars has had dictatorial power over these innocents even this many years later.

[@jeremyrichards1388]

I think the most important thing for people to relize out of all of this is..... That Jesus saith unto him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father (GOD), but by me." John 14:6. NO where does it say pray to Warren Jeffs!

[@conniesoares157]

Wow they are brave! Thanks for the podcast Jeremy & Melissa!

[@BrooksLMM1]

Stellar content. I’m so glad they didn’t loose their faith. Congratulations to them and their little one on the way.

[@ruthw1079]

That was one of the most positive/uplifting interviews I've seen in a long time. So inspirational!!

[@C.Noble13]

My people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge . ❤ Thanks for your strength.

[@lemonhead162]

CPS dropped the ball completely, and didn't know how to handle such a thing, I will say that, but law enforcement in our state (Texas) was going by reports they had received of a girl being held against her will in the compound, so naturally they had to investigate. Warren Jeffs brothers as well as Merrill Jessop wouldn't allow them into the compound to look for the girl, so that's why they busted in. Yes, it was a false call, and the caller actually should've served time for it, but let's not kid ourselves. Warren Jeffs, his brothers & cronies had been doing the EXACT same thing to families & children way before. They were seperating families, kicking young boys out, dropping them off on deserted highways and telling them never to contact their families again, as well as having those awful, hideous, abusive sister-wives beating the kids, starving them, locking them in closets, etc. The media then showed these same monsters weeping like innocent "mothers" and they were anything, but. Some of the women shown weren't even mothers and were acting for the cameras. Those kids were so brainwashed, abused and trained to hate the outside world that when the authorities really did come knocking, they were caught way off guard! It's just ridiculous to blame CPS and the Texas authorities for the raid when Warren was doing the exact same thing, AND having sex with kids as well as a long list of other atrocities too many to name.

[@Yachtbebe]

There is still evidence of the brainwashing in this interview.

[@Charity-vm4bt]

Lemon head, exactly correct analysis.

[@alexsandraknox9852]

100% agree with you. I do think the state shit the bed on the 2008 raid in general with how they handled it. BUT, I can recognize that they didn't understand the huge number of children on the compound when they began the undertaking of the initial search for Sarah. Hindsight is 20/20 but ultimately I think the situation did help since so many men got in legal trouble because of it in the end. That made it clear that they do have to answer to the law.

[@PatriciaMatheny-b6k]

I admire the young generation of this cult saving the family that want to leave. Rachel I so admire your escape and how you started from nothing. Adjusting making your own life .

[@CharlotteBugYouTubeVideosMore]

You are such great interviewers. Ruthann Zimmerman mentioned in her last Q&A when asked why she and her husband left the old order Mennonite community that they would live to share their story, but would prefer it be in an interview format. You immediate came to mind.

[@teamcougars]

After watching the interview on Sam and Melissa’ s channel with a CPS worker who was at the raid one of the most sad things was realizing the social workers didn’t have a true scope of the situation and them realizing the children didn’t have proper verbiage for even their own body parts or their lack of the most basic sex education the women are children didn’t have.

[@trisholer9761]

Where is this interview please? Do you remember the name of the interview?

[@TerriSpringer]

Thank you Lord for opening their eyes. I pray their families eyes are opened as well. Excellent podcast

[@vjs4539]

Warren talking about murder and drugs so much is a red flag. I still have family in the flds, and am terrified they're going to have some kind of Jonestown event.

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

I always thought this about the regular Mormon church so 100% could happen in flds, do whatever you need to in order to save your family

[@mandacupcakes83]

I took care of my nanas end of life care for 7 years. The day she passed I true realized how peaceful and beautiful it is when Jesus takes us home my nanas lungs failed to and it was so hard but then she smiled and had peace we all could feel. Praise the Lord Jesus we are so lucky he defeated death for us and built us the true Zion in heaven.

[@sarahevans1580]

That last few mins had me in tears..so happy for these two beautiful humans. ❤

[@jenniemcallister5562]

That's the great thing about God. He doesn't force anyone to love Him. Free will choice.

[@lisaswitzer9472]

Question for Rachel. I used to be an avid watcher of escaping polygamy, I wonder if you ever found your sister that you where trying to get in contact with on that show and what happened after that?

[@TexasLNC]

Great interview. I bought the book.

[@shesaballer35]

Their accents are fascinating. It’s such a small, insular group of people that have it. I’d love to know where it came from.

[@rebekah2306]

This was so powerful ❤ love the message! Continued prayers for those trying to get out!

[@thegoodspear17]

What about all the children that were kidnapped from their parents in short creek? They had no parents in Texas.

[@cindyhebberd7352]

God Bless these two sweet souls and all the others who endured this maniac.

[@susanbrockbank4670]

Excellent podcast , I am amazed at their strength and how calm both are after everything they have experienced. ❤

[@LalaWest]

I haven't watched this yet. It's in my queue. But as I watch the trial of Chad Daybell, I must know if you guys are keeping up with this case. It's a convoluted LDS/narcissistic horror show.

[@RltnspdEMA]

This had nothing to do with the LDS Church. This had to do with these men's narcissistic behavior who wanted power!

[@sibbyd8743]

FLDS

[@RandomBeagle]

​@@sibbyd8743same difference. Doctrine is the same, even if they say otherwise

[@flabeachlas]

Not LDS, another copy cat one that hurt people

[@patsyjeanflaharty5318]

That pretty little girl has so much wisdom from growing up so quickly. She and her brother are truly loved by God. I'm so impressed by their 💪. strength 💪 💪 strength.

[@xoxoaliana3622]

Hearing that the older girls locked their arms around the little children and had to get pried off broke my heart.

[@itstangiec]

Loved this! Praying for all of you!

[@leandaadams5317]

Such a wonderful wonderful outcome such beautiful souls thank you .

[@moonbathing2002]

Oh I love these two, and congratulations. Godbless you both and your loved ones, amen.

[@Atomikbomb444]

I hope Warren's singular prophecy of - "I will be the last prophet." is actually true.

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

😂 none of them were ever prophets it’s all a lie for control of the cult

[@Atomikbomb444]

@@Wtz-jx3wh That goes without saying, but there's a saying about "Even dead clock is correct twice a day." and I think that applies to him 😂

[@Wtz-jx3wh]

@@Atomikbomb444 to be the last prophet there has to be a first lol but ye I got what you meant, a stopped clock is right twice a day still means he would be right and that validates that sick f*ck so no he wrong about everything lmao. Sadly there will still be “prophets” just look at the main stream mormon cult they still believe they can become gods if they follow the p€dophile Joseph smiths fake teachings and there’s 17 million of those r€tards

[@teamcougars]

Rachel and Ammon I’m so sorry for your loss your mom sounds like she was a wonderful, loving woman and mother 😢💔

[@tanya2660]

I’m struck by how well spoken everyone is

[@clsmithent]

I lived in Afton as a Non-Morman for 5 years. Wonderful family oriented community

[@johnblyth9787]

I have listend to many of the storys of people from this group. But to hear that Warren molested his own daughters painted a true picture. I am in shock to know this. My heart goes out to all involved. May the day come when all leave and be free. ⚘️❤️⚘️❤️⚘️❤️⚘️

[@angelahill8437]

another wonderful show

[@dotgoodwin4312]

This was so interesting! Amazing story

[@peterfadden4418]

It is so wrong that a person tries to control others, telling them what to believe and using them for their own benefit. I aam glad that both these persons were able to find freedom.

[@foodasmrchannel5824]

They should force him to tell the people they can live with however they want and stop these phone calls from prison. Is this even legal that he can still run his cult from prison? He s still abusing the people thats literally abuse

[@MichaelFlynn-p9c]

To very brave people. Great podcast. Take care. Michael. Ireland 🇮🇪

[@Lynnmur]

Great interview. God bless to all of you