The TRUTH about Mormon Missions

[@snorribjorn5074]

Although I am not a member, I have nothing but respect and admiration for the courage, determination, and the faith of the Missionaries. I always offer them water, and am always polite, and I encourage others to do the same. I firmly believe that, regardless of what religious or philosophical differences one may have with the LDS Church, these brave young men and women deserve respect and courtesy.

[@WafflePunk47]

Snorri Bjorn the world needs more people like you 😅

[@thejavierarrietachannel1788]

Becuase of people like you is why we are gratefull for serving a mission. God put people like you on every single missionary's way to help us with the work. And Thank you for all that

[@davidsnell2605]

Thank you! A little respect goes a long way. You're awesome.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

Thanks is all we can really say in the end.

[@daveyjones9930]

Respect for selling a false religion to gullible people who aren't told the whole story? Serving 2 years in the Peace Corps would deserve respect.

[@porterdombrowski2791]

Love hearing mission stories. I received my call recently to Tokyo, Japan. I can’t wait to go.

[@YMyzk6]

Wow!! welcome to Japan!! （my area is in Kobe mission, isn't in Tokyo mission, but）Tokyo is a great place!!

[@biganimefan84]

That's awesome! I would have wished to go on a Japanese mission back when I went on one!

[@timberhansen1168]

Hope you enjoy (or are enjoying)!

[@jonathanwatanabe8246]

Take away from this video.... Love your mission and don't give up when it gets hard....just don't tell EVERYONE about it once its over. That's how you'll stand out.

[@RedBloodAura]

How was it?

[@abigalrobinson6493]

I served my mission in the Jamaica Kingston Mission and it covers Jamaica, the Bahamas, Grand Cayman and Turks and Caicos. I was blessed to serve on three of those islands. I LOVED it and you guys are right it was sooooo hard but very, very worth because it wasn't about us but about our brothers and sisters who needed the Gospel.

[@KevlarX2]

That sounds like a beautiful place to have served. Palm trees, green sea, cheerful people.

[@davidsnell2605]

AAAH guys I forgot to tell y'all. My little brother got his mission call last week to Cape Town, South Africa. He leaves August 9th, which unfortunately is the exact same day my other brother returns from his current mission in Ghana. They're going to have to go a solid 4 years without seeing each other in person. That's rough. But Cape Town sounds pretty sweet.

[@tsholo4997]

we'll take good care of your brother

[@davidsnell2605]

Are you in Cape Town?! Thanks!

[@tsholo4997]

Yes I am.

[@davidsnell2605]

Keep an eye out for an Elder Snell later this year!

[@TheGrams56]

My two oldest boys experienced the same thing!

[@cambrieoyler9167]

When I was younger I thought the Mtc was called the “empty sea” and I was so sad that all the missionaries had to go there before their mission😂

[@thejavierarrietachannel1788]

Cambrie Oyler that is so funny

[@davidsnell2605]

Wow that sounds epic. Like some death-defying right of passage hahaha that's hilarious.

[@alwaysluv4ever774]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😅

[@andreacausley4611]

I just received the missionaries today at my home. They re amazing!

[@WafflePunk47]

Andrea Causley right??? Totally the best

[@TheJpgr1958]

WafflePunk47: "Totally the best" Since Mormon missionaries are "the best" for you, how do you rank the Jehovah Witnesses? They also go door to door like Mormons.

[@daveyjones9930]

Andrea. When you FEED THEM, they can and will be "awesome"! My dog acts the same when I feed him.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

TheJpgr1958 well maybe they haven't had Jehovah's witnesses. Or maybe they had less than desirable experiences with other missionaries.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

Davey Jones They can be awesome without you feeding them. They are always grateful, but you don't have to feed them. They are really at the mercy of others for food, shelter, etc.

[@faraheugene5032]

I’m planning to go on a mission. This video will be great for me

[@daveyjones9930]

Don't go! It's not the "faith promoting" experience these dolts say it is. The only good part might be learning a new language. BUT.... It's a hell of a price to pay!

[@thejavierarrietachannel1788]

It is worth it. I trully know that there is nothing like serving a mission. My life change becuase of that. If you do it you will experience that.

[@daveyjones9930]

I was an LDS missionary. Besides possibility of learning a language, a mission also has the advantage of snagging girls at BYU.

[@davidsnell2605]

Your mission will be what you make it. If all you seek is a new language and "snagging girls at BYU" then that's all you'll find. But it has the potential to be so much more than that.

[@daveyjones9930]

Farah. Your mission will be what THEY make it. "They", means the MTC, your companions and the Mission leadership. YOU have no say in the matter...except to follow THEIR directives. What *THEY* want from you is strict OBEDIENCE...and, of course, BAPTISMS. If you don't produce baptisms, the MP and his two goons (the APs) will harass the hell out of you! That was MY experience. The language, girls and personal growth benefits are REAL WORLD benefits. If you expect miracles (by virtue of your authority/calling) you'll be disappointed. If you work hard and remain positive in YOUR OWN HEAD, it will turn out to be a positive experience. Take everything you hear from your leadership with the proverbial "grain of salt", and you'll be fine.

[@rosebud7105]

We love the missionary sisters that come to our home! They'll be over again tomorrow (2nd time this week) only this time, we'll be helping them out making paper decorations for an upcoming church social event. Even as investigators we are happy to serve as we know the missionaries work so hard for all us.

[@sammiprice7270]

I feel like there were so many missed opportunities for Kwaku to say "synergy" lol

[@davidsnell2605]

OK full transparency--"Cohesive" (along with the hand movement)is a subtle reference to a line from the movie "Disturbia." Now you know!

[@ChloeEngstrom]

Sammi Price iii

[@josepina675]

You served a mission?

[@daveyjones9930]

I feel like there were so many missed opportunities for Kwaku to say, "Oh, why bother...?"

[@ingvildkvakestad]

I want to go on A mission so badly but I cant convert before I am atleast 20 maybe 21 but anyway I loved this video I am so thankfull for all Your videos!! I would not be an investigator Without them and my life has already been so blessed by this gospel Thank you Thank You Thank you!! I Know that this is The true gospel on earth

[@MsFitz134]

Ingvild Kvakestad you may still be able to serve a mission, if you want. 18 and 19 are the youngest that you can go, but some don't go until 22 or 23. Many want to finish University first.❤️

[@zenosvillondo9965]

I think top age is 24 or 25

[@KevlarX2]

When I went the cutoff age was 28.

[@ingvildkvakestad]

KevlarX2 Ok cool

[@ingvildkvakestad]

Deseret Home that is good I really want to go I am scared not to

[@sunflowercatie]

Im planning on serving a missionary and I'm going to talk with my bishop about it.

[@thejavierarrietachannel1788]

I encourage you go towards that. You will be happy. I know it is hard. But nothing compares witg the feeling of comming back, see all your family proud fo you and more important receive a confirmation from the Heavenly Father telling you " i accept you sacrifice" nothing is more valuable than that i promise

[@KevlarX2]

Like David, I still have my name tag and the letters have turned yellow LOL! David and Justin are right, missions are both the best time in your life and also the hardest. You wear out a number of pairs of shoes, and in my case a suit or two. It took me a long time to save up for my mission, so when out there I tried to spend wisely. Sometimes my companion and I collected aluminum cans and soda bottles to get some extra money to buy a hamburger once in a while. You do get some doors slammed in your face, people yelling at you, mocking you. Once had a guy chase us down the street. However, you also had some wonderful people who loved having us come by and discuss the gospel. I got to participate in 10 baptisms. The biggest thing from my mission was being with so many wonderful missionaries and members that were going through the same type experiences as you. Literally a band of brothers and sisters. You do mature so much, and I really think it prepares you so much for marriage and life. It was an unforgettable time in my life.

[@daveyjones9930]

KevlarX2 I'm an LDS apostate. I served a mission. It was a great experience and hard work, as you said. I also served 3 years in the US Army. I can also say it was a good experience...difficult but good. Would I do either one again? *HELL NO!!*

[@KevlarX2]

Davey Jones - Well, you still have to admit that it made you more mature. Also, I'm sure there will be things you look back on and say I handled this better because of the experiences I had earlier in my life.

[@daveyjones9930]

KevlarX2. Yes, I can and DO admit I matured because of those two years. I would also have "matured" serving in the Peace Corp or a mission for an Evangelical church. I matured, but it was NOT because of the religious dogma I taught. On the contrary. I was spiritually RETARDED because of that religion.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

Davey Jones why do you say such things?

[@daveyjones9930]

Xepher OfDawnfall. I "say those things" because it was MY experience. These guys won't say it so I DO. Without mentioning some of the downside to the mission experience, some may see just the positives as "religious propaganda", I.E., ADVERTISING. LDS missionaries often suffer mild to severe depression, diseases that affect them for the rest of their life as well as death via car accidents, shootings, muggings and murders. The last statistic I read was that there have been 500+ LDS missionaries die ON THEIR MISSIONS since the mid 1800s---which was close to the national average. The LDS church keeps this statistic quiet...when they should publicly honor these kids.. This doesn't even address the huge number of LDS missionaries *sent home* for "other reasons"---a disgrace in Mormonism. You never hear of these facts on sites like this that promote Mormonism.

[@Red-gp9hn]

I really appreciated this video! I’ll soon be serving in Argentina! 🇦🇷 Yo creo en mi salvador Jesucristo!

[@josephsaltal2596]

I have a copy of "Preach My Gospel." I have the DVD Videos also, which are quite good.

[@jbailey1898]

Statesman ties are GREAT!! Bought them for all the fathers in my life this year. @statesmanties love it!!

[@DATA24Z]

love this vide! I served in Culiacan Mexico, its so cool to hear others experiences and how different every mission is even when in the same country!!!

[@claraokninska8328]

Missions are different. For example here in poland we have less then 300 members in the entire country. Also you have (at least here in Warsaw Poland mission) you have a culture night onece a transfer Wich is for how long you are assigned to a companion and a place in you're mission. And my favorite part is that as a member you can go on what's called splits and expiriance that joy and see how beautiful the missionary work is.

[@KevlarX2]

I did that before my mission. Went on splits with the missionaries. That is really helpful getting a feel for what a mission is like.

[@hrv4908]

Been there, done that. You brought back 40 year old memories. I went Spanish speaking in California and married a Latina.

[@ali21155]

I am not Mormon and I love you guys through and through. I can see the love of Christ radiating through you. Yep I do have questions and a lot of "hmmmmmms" but dont we all when it comes to different denominations.

[@mintbrownieangelfish-6114]

That's what I, as a member of the LDS church, see in Catholics and Protestants. We are all doing our best to follow God, and that produces fantastic people. Small disagreements and confusion are bound to happen. The most important thing is respect. I have a Baptist friend who invited me to their church, and even though I disagreed and was confused on some of their topics, I knew immediately that I loved all of them and respected their beliefs.

[@aleangulo8299]

I’m submitting my mission papers next week and I’m really exciting

[@EdelweissM_TheJourney]

I obviously don't have a tie except for the one I had in college in Cebu, Philippines! I am also a constant sharer of my missionary experience but I do know when to stop when people roll their eyes, that's my cue! Seriously, that was the best decision I ever did, I was a bit older when I served, after college! I left my high-paying job as a computer programmer but then again, I never regret it! I served in Manila Mission! I truly am grateful that I paid serious attention to my Tagalog/Filipino classes, watching tv shows and movies in that language helped me to where I would end up serving! My only child who is now 21 years old may not be showing signs of going to serve but she does share the gospel by example and telling people that she is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! She hopes to graduate next year from college situated in the Twin Cities!

[@Ddreinthebay]

Edelweiss Montera kumusta man ka diha! Bago lang ko niuli gikan sa Philippines Cebu Mission!

[@howardstern9129]

You're lucky you didn't sneezed while having 7 spoons on your face.

[@JustinWintch]

Howard Stern then they really would have killed me haha. It would have been very noisy 😂

[@howardstern9129]

Justin Wintch Don't kid yourself i once lived in Ensenada & Cabo San Lucas B.C. And TJ as they call it is the Skidrow of B.C., Mex

[@claraokninska8328]

Wow. I've been waiting for that episode for ever. This I so cool. Maybe I'll learn something more about about other missions then Warsaw Poland Mission. I'm preparing to go on my mission now.

[@christina.lynn97]

Man this video brought me so many memories of my time as a trial missionary for 2 transfers. Yes it's short but it was the hardest and most amazing time of my life! I came home almost last month and I still think about the mission every single day!

[@heatherluna5075]

Love you all . My oldest brother served in Hawaii and my younger brother served in Las Angeles , California. ❤💜💛💙💚🧡

[@EpIcRaNdOmNeSsNiCoLe]

I served in the El Salvador San Salvador West Belize mission and I will never forget it! I never shut up about it and there is a reason why we never shut up about it. Lol

[@KevlarX2]

Keep talking about it Nicole! Awesome.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

Stereotypical missionary lol :-). I'm glad you had an amazing experience.

[@daveyjones9930]

Nicole. Do you not "shut up about it" to convince yourself it was worth the time and money spent?

[@tylerhall766]

I know this is a late comment a year later but I just found this show and been watching it the last couple days😂 anyways I just got my cal 2 months ago and im going to the El Salvador, San Salvador East mission, and i don't have much of an idea of what its like... if u reply back any info?

[@johnwright2217]

@@daveyjones9930 Probably out of excitement. It isn't instinctual to repeat the same info to try and convince oneself of it's authenticity. Usually you'd find new evidence.

[@andrewtaylor7134]

Hi, I have a question about the comment made at 17:55. "My wife just served a mission in France. ... She baptised one person on her mission." What do you mean by this, given that sister missionaries do not perform baptisms?

[@kethyllenemanuelle9661]

Hi! By saying this, he meant to say that, among the people she taught, 1 accepted the invitation to be baptized by a priesthood holder. Although she didnt literally baptized this sole person, she was rather important in this process.

[@victoriagledhill5872]

I'm from France, I feel for your wife. The French are a harden people, I'm actually surprised we got a Temple, but I'm praying it will be a way for the French people to open their hearts.

[@carrieberman4581]

thank you, you made my sabbath day very happy, I feel very blessed for listening, I am Mormon,

[@zenosvillondo9965]

Kwaku: While I'm gone...no weirdness...please.. Justin and David: 1:05

[@Boo-YouDoYou]

Thank you!! :)

[@evelynjoy4466]

I just received my mission call to the Barbados Bridgetown mission! I also read it wrong the first time and was very confused because I didn't know where it was. But after I finally figured it out, I just had a strong feeling that that was where I needed to go. I put my availability date as my 19th birthday but I don't head over to the MTC until two weeks later. I love hearing about other people's mission stories! I know it will be difficult and hard, but I can't wait to spread the Gospel!

[@furiskykatt]

Not trying to be disrespectful... If going on a mission is a ‘priesthood duty - an obligation the Lord expects,’ what happens to men that convert from another faith later in life? Do young converts go on missions, or do they have to be born into the church?

[@KevlarX2]

Young converts can go on missions, you do not have to be born into the church. You generally have to wait a year after being baptized I think. Justin and David can correct me if I'm wrong. When I was on my mission, the cutoff age for young men to serve was 28. However, you can always go on a mission with your spouse as senior missionaries later in life. As they say though every member can be a missionary. By that I mean you don't have to have a name tag to share the gospel. There are also other kinds of missions too, called service missions, that help people around the world.

[@KevlarX2]

宮崎佑喜 There was a missionary like that in my mission. He converted at age 27 and wanted to serve a mission. At 28 he went on his mission. He was a great missionary and his maturity was helpful to us all.

[@JustinWintch]

Yeah, you’ve got it right. Right now the cut off is you have to leave before you turn 26, BUT the church will make exceptions depending on your circumstances. Men, even recent converts, are always encouraged to go. But because it is a huge commitment financially and time-wise, the church understand when converts who are already in their 20’s (for example) aren’t in a position to serve as young men. Many still do, it’s just not as pushed. But when raised in the church, you have time to prepare and understand that duty if that makes sense :)

[@furiskykatt]

I see. Thanks for the clarification, kind people! I’m not a member (or investigator), but I do thoroughly enjoy these videos! 👍🏻 Actually, I fell down a KZbin hole while searching for Polynesian Cultural Center performance videos. 🤣🌺🌴

[@thejavierarrietachannel1788]

Both my mom and dad serve on a mission after being Baptised at the twenties. The thing is at this age is more easy to serve becuase some people have not families and later( i am talking about 30) is morr likely to have your own family. And you can serve later on with your wife.

[@jancpete]

You should talk about senior missionaries. I had someone ask if older members can go on missions because she heard an older woman talking about getting her mission call.

[@mikedee111]

I want to serve on a mission. But, I'm over their age gap. Is there a way a person can still go on a mission call?

[@JustinWintch]

Mike Dee if you talk to your bishop, there are sometimes exceptions, or specialized missions that are just as meaningful and rewarding!

[@YMyzk6]

I'm 16 years old now but I have joined a d…(I'm sorry but I don't know the spelling) meeting before. It was a good experience for me. I want to go on a mission in the future.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

It's district. But I am happy you have tried to learn english and joined a district.

[@daveyjones9930]

"D" for District? It's a common corporate or business term.

[@ninavictoria6805]

Ok I'm meeting with missionaries and seriously NEED advice 🙏 1. What does it mean when they cut one of ur days? 2. Do they tell every convert that they are their fav? 3. Do they have to meet with you once they're assigned to you? Or is it their choice? Can someone please answer these questions because I'm truly desperate to know if I should continue meeting with them, cus I'm not so sure they like me very much.

[@Joesiisti88]

I remember that my MTC district I was in loved our 11 weeks in the MTC. We didn't want to leave. Then we heard all the districts before and after us saying they couldn't wait to get out.

[@jordangiles4208]

This Channel Always Rocks.

[@Gummybunnybearsmiles]

I’ve been meeting missionaries for almost 2 months now, in 2 separate wards (due to coming home from university) and because of transfers/going home/companion swaps I’ve talked to about 11 missionaries now XD The one’s I’ve liked best have been the ones who let our conversations occasionally stray to life experiences and things other than purely the gospel. I’m 20 so we’re all around the same age so it’s nice sometimes to relax a little bit from the whole ‘Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father’ conversations. I did meet one Elder who I think was just nervous as we met on a companion swap in a members home, who kept asking me to read verses, interrupt me halfway through to ask ‘so what did you learn from that?’ And that got a bit tiring...Especially since we were looking as chapters of Moroni which I had already read...Overall though I’ve never met a bad missionary. They’ve all been very kind and eager to listen and teach. I feel bad that I’m unable to attend church due to my families opinion of it, but I’m working on helping them learn that there’s a bit more to it then what the musical taught them...

[@timberhansen1168]

Hope you've joined the Church by now!

[@sarahdougall9535]

Where did you get that clip of the guy shooting the arrow?? I can't tell if it's the low quality of the video, but I'm 90% sure that it's a video of my dad...

[@scottbrandon9390]

I know a guy who served his mission 60 years ago. Still talks about his mission.

[@piperjohnson4808]

Is there a way I could get a copy of the missionary handbook?

[@donaldhall2362]

Where is the fancy goldfish thats always on the bowl?

[@KevlarX2]

He is there.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

In the bowl

[@PsychoticPotatoMC]

I’m a brand new convert, I’d love to serve a mission but being 21 I don’t know if I can serve 2 years. Having to wait a year would make me 22-23 by the time I would serve and get home 24-25 and that’s more of the time I’d want to be settling down. If there was an option for a one year mission I’d totally do it.

[@emilyroberts5388]

18 for boys and 19 for girls is just the youngest you can go. If things haven't changed 28 is the cut off age. My brother left on his when he was 20, so you should be fine😁 As for only serving one year, I'm not sure if it's an option.🤔 (Although, you could serve only one year, and then ask to be sent home early. Its probably not seen as honorable, But you didn't hear this from me🤐)

[@johnwright2217]

@@emilyroberts5388 😆. I only served a proselyting for 3 weeks, and currently serve a Service Mission. If it isn't right for you, who is anyone to judge?

[@zenosvillondo9965]

I would totally have smelled that can

[@melanieprice9176]

I am currently in the process of joining the church and would love to serve a mission so this is so helpful and interesting

[@SaintsUnscripted]

We would love to hear your conversion story, if you'd like to send us a message on Instagram or Facebook!

[@JamesFicken]

I guess I'm old. When I went out I used the missionary discussions.

[@jasonh5902]

kinda briliant- you pay your own way to recruit more people who donate 10% of their pre-tax salaries to the church.

[@jimrenken3660]

The missionaries are awesome and have been a blessing to me - stories would be welcome

[@kirklandmeadows]

but are you teaching the true history of the LDS church

[@davidsnell2605]

We teach the gospel of Jesus Christ to investigators, the core of what the Church is about. Faith in Jesus Christ, Repentance, Baptism, the Gift of the Holy Ghost, and Enduring to the End. There's naturally a little history mixed in there (Joseph Smith's first vision), but if you're referring to the number of controversial topics in our history, no we don't usually get into that very much. Not because we're trying to hide anything (it's all available to learn about on the Church's website) but because it's tangential to a missionary's purpose. But if someone interested int he Church has questions, sure we'll talk about it.

[@garysatterlee7430]

I packed up right before the call and my mother said where you going . I said to Montana. She said for what . I said to drink whiskey and ride Harley Davidsons . and she said what about church. And I said the last time I went to church was the last time I was going to church. Best thing I ever did .

[@jimrenken3660]

as you go out read Psalm 91 - it is a Psalm which protected military servicemen many times - have your family read it too - there is a book psalm 91 you can get for free

[@scottbrandon9390]

Some missions you will get 200 baptisms. In others the missionaries get not one baptism. I do know a case of a sister who had 9 baptisms in Japan. All of those people are still active, and some served missions themselves. One convert had a child who later became stake president.

[@Greg_Schubert]

Do you have a Spanish language show since you both speak it from your missions?

[@jessicaottis6127]

Did you guys have any conversations with born-again Christians? How did that go and what was that like?

[@titusward123]

Are there any restrictions about serving and having tattoos

[@micahvuki3917]

As to my knowledge, there isn't any restrictions for men and women that have tattoos that want to serve. I served with a few elders on my mission in Oregon that had a few tattoos. The rule in my mission at least was that they had to be covered while you were out talking to people.

[@35mayocynthia]

If I could serve a mission I would want to go Puerto Rico or Michigan.

[@coleenburris6816]

Nice!

[@rosejladybugvideos]

I love how now in covid times there allowed to use technology and thats how I was found by my local missionaries and got baptized in to the church. And love it

[@zenosvillondo9733]

Justin! I’m going in December as well!

[@broncofan4686]

interesting stuff I got called to the Baltic mission specifically latvia leaving next month. it said i will be there for 12 weeks lol imma die

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Nate Nielsen Wowzers! Sounds like a big assignment! You'll do great.

[@stacy2point0]

Y'all ever watch Jeff Durbin videos? They're Awesome! I'm talking with missionaries in St.Louis area... I sometimes join them at the sacrament meeting. Last week a speaker said & the Bible principles teacher later agreed, that we can become closer to God by using "thee, thou, thy" etc in our prayers instead of "you, me" etc. This seems extremely silly to me. What do y'all think about it?

[@coolblubird]

It’s more like general respect to god, it’s not really mandatory, kinda like how you use sir or ma’am to people above/higher ranked than you

[@thatfishgirl]

They are wearing the same tie...

[@marthagodivala6726]

that fish girl did you watch the start of the video or

[@davishernandez197]

id love to see a debate between 3 mormons and Jeff durbin on how one is saved and which gospel is true.

[@TheJpgr1958]

Davis Hernandez: 3 against one? Why would you even consider that a fair discussion?

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

I would like to see that as well. It would be interesting to say the least. As long as they are respectful to one another.

[@xepherofdawnfall8003]

TheJpgr1958 doesn't need to be 3. Just one can go. Or he could bring some associates.

[@BGCflyer]

They did, search KZbin for Kwaku and Jeff Durbin

[@jamiehester8327]

I really dont know if I want to go is it even worth it and dont just say it's fun teaching the gospel or something of that sort give me ur real opinion

[@johnwright2217]

It depends. Do you think you should go? And do you believe the Lord wants you to? If the answer to those are yes, then it is fully worth it. I only served a proselyting mission for exactly 3 weeks, with the impression it would be one of the most important times of my life. It was, but not because of the experience (though it was fabulous too). I had something to learn, and learn it I did. (and yes, I'm aware that this is 2 years late...)

[@chance72003]

Sounds like being a Mormon missionary really sucks.

[@stardustgirl2904]

It's truly an amazing experience, you learn to completely rely on the spirt of the Lord! Who guides you to those that are ready to learn the gospel! I have been in many other churches, but they all felt dead, there was no spirt at all in the because they were man made, not from the Lord! And the Temple is another beautiful experience the world loves to put down ,but the Temple truly is amazing, to be in God's holy house! And when we go there for the first time to the Temple, that's when we get our garments, they have beautiful symbols on them for us to be reminded of the promises we have made to the Lord and the promises he has made with us!

[@kayla-sw1rz]

wait wha!!! I am from Tijuana...

[@SaintsUnscripted]

kayla diaz Yessss!

[@BlueJayBirdSaint]

Have you thought about doing a 3 Mormons series in Spanish? I mean, a lot of you guys know Spanish and the second most spoken language among Mormons is Spanish (take a look at the memberships and do your own estimations en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_membership_statistics). It would be awesome to see something like "3 Mormones" ;). Also, there's some antimormonism in Spanish that is spreading ignorance among the Spanish speakers, and we need counter that with a good show like yours.

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Carlos W. Mercado I don't want to give away anything yet... but I think it's safe to say that we have a project in the works that will address this concern... :) That's probably all I can say! But STAY TUNED!

[@timberhansen1168]

The past tense of yeet is yote. I'm so sorry. XDDDD I had to tell someone online.

[@nidiawerner2959]

I thought Pee Day, was the day you can use the bathroom.

[@AliahMaeFloresMormonGirl]

When will justin be married?

[@daveyork0]

Don't research Kinderhook Plates

[@hollayevladimiroff131]

It would be nice if the Mormon missionaries would tell you the truth about their religion when they are proselytizing. Such as their belief that God and Jesus are exalted men gods and Jesus and God are created. John 1:1 In the beginning there was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He (Jesus) was in the beginning with God. God and Jesus have always been, they were never created, they have always lived. Mormons believe that Jesus was created in heaven by God and Mother God, yes, they procreated, and also God procreated with Mary when Jesus was to come to the earth, yes, they procreated, and they believe Jesus was not brought forward by the Holy Spirit. They forget that the bible says that procreation is not allowed in heaven. in heaven, there is no marriage in heaven. Matt 22:30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of God in Heaven. Yes, it would have been nice to have known the truth about the Mormon Religion instead of being deceived.

[@felixklenner342]

Hasa Diga Ebowai

[@42apostate]

The main requirement for mission prep is to turn off your critical thinking.

[@jonathanwatanabe8246]

Guilty.......

[@jordannewberry9561]

Same. I've left the church for atheism, but I was telling a story about a service project I did on my mission just this morning.

[@daveyjones9930]

Your money?? Not completely true. I estimate THE CHURCH paid around $2000 dollars in airline transport TO AND FROM my mission, and an additional $2000 for my IN-MISSION transfers. The LDS church also pays for the Mission Home and the cars we used and the MTC facilities. *The church paid for those things.* The missionaries DID NOT! Their WARD did not. Their friends and family did not....at least not directly.

[@johnwright2217]

I mean, tithing or fast offerings...

[@daveyjones9930]

@@johnwright2217 Not sure. You're the Mormon. You tell me. Maybe it came out of the *secret* LDS, 130 BILLION DOLLAR fund the IRS is fixin' to investigate? (Wow! It took you 3 years to catch up?)🙄

[@johnwright2217]

@@daveyjones9930 Not sure how secret the reserve is, but ok. Also, it wasn't a matter of IF it was one or the other, more like a matter of both gets used, they just get allocated by the Church. I also get the impression that you are a sort of conspiracy theorist, based on how you bolded "secret".

[@johnwright2217]

@@daveyjones9930 Now if you'll excuse me, I have need of discussing my service at a thrift store with my mission leaders.

[@daveyjones9930]

@@johnwright2217 That "fund" of 130 billion $$ WAS SECRET (hidden from members) until a year ago or so...when a "whistleblower" from within that LDS church controlled "fund", revealed their "secret" holdings. THIS "conspiracy theory" is not a theory. It's now a conspiracy *FACT* ... The IRS will determine whether or not it's a theory or fact.

[@tgrey4827]

Look up "Telltale Mormons" on KZbin

[@Julesb2183]

It's not revelation. They're filling open spots.

[@davidsnell2605]

I think the Spirit can guide them to place missionaries where they're needed. I see no conflict.

[@Julesb2183]

David Snell it's a computer program that tracks how many missionaries are needed where. It has nothing to do with the spirit. It doesn't matter if "the spirit" tells them you need to go to a certain mission in England, for example, if there aren't openings.

[@davidsnell2605]

This is from M. Russell Ballard: "...technology and revelation combine to provide an experience that is remarkably intimate and personal. Let me tell you how this happens. Your photograph comes up on a computer screen, together with key information provided by your bishop and stake president. When your picture appears, we look into your eyes and review your answers to the missionary recommendation questions. For that brief moment, it seems as if you are present and responding to us directly. As we look at your photograph, we trust that you have cleared in every way the 'raised bar' required today to be a faithful, successful missionary. Then, by the power of the Spirit of the Lord and under the direction of President Thomas S. Monson, we assign you to one of the Church’s 406 worldwide missions." I see a healthy combination of both technology and the Spirit here. And seeing as how this is coming from someone who has actually gone through the process of calling missionaries, I'm liable to believe him. Of course, you're right in that if one mission's missionaries suddenly disappeared, yeah, they'd probably be quickly replaced. But I don't think that means that those who would be sent to that mission wouldn't be sent through inspiration. My opinion though. I don't mind disagreement as long as it's respectful.

[@Julesb2183]

David Snell That doesn't sound very plausible or even truthful. They don't have the time to look into the eyes of every missionary's picture. It's technology. They may read the bios, but that makes it be a more logical conclusion. It's not the spirit telling you to send someone to a Spanish speaking country if they have studied spanish...it's logic.

[@davidsnell2605]

I don't disagree that logic plays a part. What you're saying makes sense. I think when we say "it was done through inspiration by the Spirit" we often interpret that to mean there was some sensational spiritual occurrence that happened in the process, which isn't always true (I'd say that's rarely the case). Many people are in the habit of praying every night before they go to bed. It's a seemingly simple, normal thing to do, but I think things like that are still inspired by the Spirit. I guess I'd just say that even though logic and technology have their place in the process, that doesn't mean the Spirit has no part in it. Also I think that oftentimes when trying to make decisions (such as making missionary assignments) the Lord often allows us to decide (lets us use our agency) and then approves or disapproves of the decision. Oftentimes there's more than one right answer. I wouldn't be surprised at all (nor would it affect my testimony) if the Brethren did their best to prayerfully make missionary assignments (using logic and technology as you've described), and the Spirit gives them the proverbial "sounds good to me."