Tyler Glenn of Neon Trees Pt. 3 - Tyler's LDS Faith Crisis - Mormon Stories Ep. 633

[@gdouglas999]

Tyler, you are one incredible human being and you have become a very wise young man. I enjoyed this interview so much and you come across like a friend, not a stranger. Can't say that for many pop icons so you deserve to feel the compliment. Good luck in resolving any remaining issues you have with the church.

[@TheMormonInformant]

Thanks for the mention, Tyler! :) Love you, Brother!

[@ra.5067]

What a beautiful guy- articulate and genuine. This interview is really meaningful and refreshing. I find his story compelling, It even transcends the Mormon and gay struggle...its a testament to discovering ones own truth. Thank you!

[@sarahbartholomew6979]

Tyler's faith crisis was very similar to mine, I'd been having doubts for months but the policy change was the catalyst for me!

[@quishta]

Tyler Glenn's story is one I identify with on a deep level. I too did everything in my power to "try and make it work in the church" while also trying to deal with being gay. I did everything I was "supposed" to do, going to church, serving a mission, etc. I eventually came to a realization that the conflict I was experiencing was making me extremely depressed. I knew I didn't want to live celibate, and I knew I wasn't going to be truly happy being married to a woman, so I ended up "having" to leave the church for my own well being. I can say without a doubt that it's the best decision I've ever made, and I'm never going back. Thank you Tyler for being so open, honest, and uplifting. You're truly an inspiration and a positive influence on the world ❤️

[@kellybarton7256]

Tyler I thought your interview was incredible. For the longest time I thought I was the only person doubting. For years I let the LDS church dictate my life and decisions. I made a few life decisions following the guidance of the church and now I regret them with all my heart! I put myself through soo much pain and misery, for what? What was all this pain worth? I am 27 years old and I cannot get that time back or redo those decisions. I recently came out to my family as a non believer to my immediate family and I was so scared. I did not want to lose my family nor my relationships with them. But I wanted to be authentic to myself. I spent years using careful wording, trying to be honest to myself yet not tip off the person I was talking to that I did not believe. It was quite exhausting, carefully planning out each thing I would say. I wanted the freedom to be myself. I was crying so hard when I spoke with my parents that I could barely get the words out. The pain in your song is so strong and I deeply identify with it. You have taken my feelings and verbalized them so well. I look forward to hearing the rest of your album and I sorry you went through such a painful process.

[@TheKnottiBuoy]

Tyler thank you for sharing your authenticity and integrity. You're a good man and will be just fine. The world is a better place for having you in it.

[@grahtman]

Tyler Glenn and John Dehlin are two of my favorite people to listen to. This interview is incredible.

[@richardsoucy8546]

I love his explanations of how he learned everything so quickly versus taking years which is what happened to me. Being a gay man who was Mormon made me empathize with him. Tyler you rock (literally)!

[@dirtbikeutah9615]

Appreciate your true honesty. That is the great thing about living authenticlly no filters. I have left the church as well and I am so much more happier. Happy for you.

[@jamriki]

I see this for the first time after it's been out for 8 years. I wish I've seen it years ago. Tyler's story resonates with me in so many ways, especially that Joseph Smith was his hero. Mine, too. I saw myself in him and loved him so much. Seeing him for who he really was made me truly sad.

[@pastmomo3959]

Tyler, I am so glad you are free from this silly church and its false doctrine. You are really a sincere person and the world needs more people like you. He read the CES letter and found information and realized the church lied to him.

[@1jillyjones]

I don't know you, Tyler, and yet I know you well. Thanks for your honest sincerity. Hoping for the very best for you and your family.

[@mestreinsolito]

I think this amazing talented open minded authentic young man is the kind of person everyone should've got as a friend

[@johngagon]

You express yourself so eloquently. So many things I have never said you say.

[@daric_]

Thanks for the interview, Tyler and John. I believe in a loving God and Jesus Christ and the November policy just seems strange and I know and can see how much pain it has caused throughout the church. I pray that our eyes may opened and hearts softened to feel God's love and to find hope and happiness wherever we go. I pray specifically for Tyler and his family. I don't have the answers to anything...I'm just as confused about this crazy life. I am glad that Tyler has found happiness where he is at now and can feel like he can be himself and express his true feelings.

[@tamicoudron760]

“What was all the struggle my whole life for?” ❤️

[@shaleceelynneartdesign387]

Very good interview. Wish Tyler the best. We’re all in this journey together, whether believing or non-believing. Be positive...I like it!

[@mormonstories]

Thanks, Shalece!

[@Ethaddeus8]

Good to see people following their heart to find true happiness. Good luck to all on this journey of life.

[@paulpratt6153]

Tyler, John - you're awesome

[@ddaniel2082]

Watched all three and appreciate the time and candor. Never a baptized Mormon, but married into a Mormon family and no longer believe

[@Aksfl440]

From ages 17-19 I realized that being a member was adding to my anxiety & that it was just always really exhausting for me. It's kind of a long story but overall I would use Tyler as a way to snap out of my doubts. I would tell myself that if he could still have good faith & be active then I kind of have no right to be so upset since there are people who are literally being treated the way minorities were treated (and sometimes they still are) back then. I've always maintained a natural stance when it came to anti-mormon information but I'm actually very envious that I never had the "This is so stupid" feeling that Tyler did. I'm so grateful I saw the Trash video today because I felt so freed (which is so strange to say since I just sat in a chair & watched) & I felt that every member that added to my pain has been outed. Watching this interview made me feel like I was watching myself in a way. I feel bad saying that since my problems are so small compared to this. But thank you so much and please keep doing what you're doing. Tyler, I can't wait to hear the rest of your music. I really needed to see that music video & watch this interview today. I just want to say that I've always thought our community was so stupid when it came to equality. You can't cry during testimony meeting about how grateful you are for the free agency Christ gave us & then go & vote against a group of people from practicing theirs. As for the bible & BOM, I kind of got over hyping up an old book that has been re-translated continuously throughout time. With that being said, I don't mind being compared to a cafeteria since humans are flawed as well as their teachings.

[@QuixoticUkulele]

Lol, my mind went directly to *Dragon Age* when he said "apostate*. Great interview with a beautiful human.

[@Longe]

Great interview!

[@OutGayMusic]

I love minute 17. "..It's made up..." does not have to be seen as a bad thing. It takes a paradigm shift (to use a cliche).

[@bentonpastorik9057]

TANNER AND SAMANTHA'S INTERVIEW WAS THE FIRST ONE I SAW TOO

[@lorna2321]

For the past 3 weeks I’ve been CONSUMING “anti Mormon literature “ and it’s a complete mind fuck from everything I’ve known my whole life

[@Aimeew1989]

Tyler speaks to a similar experience that I had. I found similar topics questionable and dishonest in my heart. Sure makes you question what you've been believing all these years.

[@thuggie1]

at 12:46 into man that was i felt that pain in my stomach

Thank you Mormon stories and Tyler for sharing this story. You may also be interested in a song a wrote which is very pertinent: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXa5c2eKp8ejjJI

[@nosajej]

This is the LDS church Nice?.?.?

[@davidralphs4]

Community of Christ is the answer for those leaving and/or questioning the LDS faith.

[@alohaharris2]

outa the frying pan, into the fire eh

[@goodgirlkay]

Umm...no.

[@gdouglas999]

+David Ralphs Unitarianism is a completely welcoming, accepting, non-judgmental spiritual experience. Everyone free to believe what they wish and no one will be critical of those beliefs.

[@electricmayhem24]

1 Nephi 19:13-15

[@presidenteldermarkhoffman8304]

MORMONISM LOL

[@LTymeEdits]

Happily Bi Mormon Here =) [Might Depend on where you live, but Mormons here dont judge you if you LGBT .. they Accept you isntantly..]

[@kirklandmeadows]

+Sevastion Fox Where do you live?

[@LTymeEdits]

washington state

[@gdouglas999]

+Sevastion Fox Nearly all Washington state churches are welcoming and accepting.

[@taylorsyrett4954]

Sevastion Fox NOT the case in Utah.

[@9pathNick]

Taylor Syrett Oregon doesn't judge either. Going to school in Utah and I always except all

[@electricmayhem24]

he says that he went to an anti mormon video to get answers, how does it make sense to me, I feal like if you want answers from God not satan you need to go to God not satan.

[@crikey47]

G. Jeny Ramírez the church is run by men. Men who have been educated about LGBTQ people and refuse to change. They are leading the members astray and will be held accountable. Doesn't the church say that God will remove those who lead members astray? I would bet in the next ten years the majority of the fifteen are removed.

[@sharontree908]

Tyler i know you realize that everything you quoted was from A man that didn’t believe anything of the Church. i joined after a long time studying and praying. rely on the Holy Ghost, not on man. never have a felt anyone put Joseph Smith close to Christ or even near perfect. the Church is not complete . was the core of Christ church restored ? God will see that the lgbtq are treated equally just as the blacks have been. I assume God is protecting you until the world will accept you equally. there will not be a period when those who are gay have to prove themselves just as there wasn’t for blacks. it’s the straight world that needs to be more loving so they don’t hurt the lgbtq. when they achieve a more Christlike love. There will be no risks in anyone being a leader.

[@WalkOnGame1]

GAY!

[@alexconn2675]

Erick Ramirez fuck u

[@WalkOnGame1]

Alex Conn you must be gay also. Sorry if I offended you

[@goodgirlkay]

Erick Ramirez What point were you trying to make?

[@WalkOnGame1]

kay jay it was the heat at the moment, I just disagree with this whole video, you shouldn't bash any church or religion if your only worshiping god, people wake up everyday with hope that their is an after life, if you don't believe that their is something greater than pretty much your just saying once you die is over.....

[@goodgirlkay]

Erick Ramirez Erick Ramirez Sorry to burst your bubble...but all the evidence points to life ending at brain death. Of course, if you want to believe in some fairytale that says you live on after your brain functions cease...then do that.