What It's Like to Join the Mormon Church

[@lisam3674]

I got baptized a week ago. I am a convert and never been happier. I love my ward they have been nothing but welcoming.

[@johnlewis6526]

That’s amazing congratulations!

[@designerkikiTV]

I moved to Utah almost two years ago. I knew nothing of The LDS church or the book of Morman until I met my neighbors (they literally are saints just wonderful people). I grew up a Baptist Christian so I was interested in learning more about Jesus so my neighbors got me lessons with the missionaries in my area. I’ve been studying with them for a month now and I’m getting baptized on Christmas. I still have a lot of questions if I’m being honest but I’ve prayed and been told to get baptized so I am. Please pray for my journey. Like Kwaku said I feel like I’m walking up a huge hill but I fell like the view from the top will be soooo worth it 😊

[@UnforgettableMiracles]

Congratulations! Much love to you and your family! My wife is also a convert from Pennsylvania and got baptized in January 2021.

[@gerard1954]

Have you ever heard of Kinderhook plates . Very interesting

[@gerard1954]

Have you ever heard of the Kinderhook plates . Very interesting should look it up

[@darlenemartim9972]

Great! I am a convert from prespeterian. I know it’s christs church, don’t let the goofy culture get to you.

[@darlenemartim9972]

Good for you regarding knowing the Lords spirit! Love you

[@andrewpena9041]

I'm joining a YSA. My baptism is Sept 18, 2021. I'm definitely older than most of the ward. Yet they are EXTREMELY excited about what I'm doing. They have made me part of their family. I resisted for six months. I'm a very stubborn Baptist. I had to be sure that I was on the right path. I still wasn't going to except Sister Fairclough didn't ask the third time. She just got bold and set the date. I was too nice to say no. So I went home and prayed and fasted for two days then had a personal revelation that showed me this IS the path I need to take. Thank you Chaparral Park YSA for adopting me into the ward family.

[@Kayla-ey7zg]

Wow. What Tamu said about giving up family really resonated with me. After I converted, I struggled with this. I gave up a lot of familial relationships, and didn't get the ward family everyone promised me I'd have. I struggled a lot with being alone. It took a lot of prayer and I even stopped going to church for a time, but there were lessons to be learned and primarily I learned how to cling to faith when you feel like you have nothing else. It's one thing we will always have, and blessings do come.

[@VictorNobrega1986]

Hey how did it turn.out? How are you now?

[@bobbq8380]

Yes.. I'm a lds convert from really big, really unforgiving catholic family. Still feel alone after quite a while no matter how active I've been before. My testimony gets harshly dented, beaten, battered brutally. Some scratches. But absolutely no fractures or breaks in my testimony of the church. Done my long years experience enduring much strife of life with much much trauma, praying, looking for truth, studying, vicious cycles of doing good and bad, etc. Beyond certain I'm home only in the lds faith. No other woman attracts me more than the real life disney princess looking lds woman. Who also look just like everyone else too. But do better job at acknowledging their divine, royal birth right to reign throughout eternity in God's kingdom. As genuinely very very very godlike people. Critics strongly disagree with all they can muster. However, the bible quite clear enough, "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; *heirs of God,* and *joint-heirs* *with* *Christ;* if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be *also* *glorified* *together.* For I reckon that the *sufferings* *of* *this* *present* *time* are *not* *worthy* *to* *be* *compared* *with* *the* *glory* *which* *shall* *be* *revealed* *in* *us.* (Romans 8: 16-18) We suffer so much but so temporarily for what true ultimate riches and treasures await us. That we get to enjoy forever hereafter. Gotta march on. Gotta hold on. Good luck. 🙏🏼

[@johnlewis6526]

@@bobbq8380 my father did that but after a few years his family actually left Catholicism for Mormonism

[@lexiberry7002]

I'm getting baptized on Feb 24th at my LDS church. I enjoy being Mormon

[@alex1701waller]

I'm getting baptized on the 24th as well! In Millcreek, Utah. Twinsies! There is another baptism schedules for 2pm, after mine... is it you?

[@bisexualfrenchfry1953]

That so cool I am watching this video 3 years after you commented that and I am a convert and get baptized on Feb 20 2021

[@johnlewis6526]

Congratulations!

[@liahonagirl]

I love what Tamu asked . . . about 'is it enough?' I once read something that changed my whole line of thinking about Christ and His Gospel: if God alone is not enough for you, nothing ever will be.

[@goingindie24]

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[@re8618]

If the Bible alone is not enough for you, nothing ever will be.

[@lucymeyer5300]

I am convert of a little more than 3 years. I love this gospel so much. My mom and my brother joined but the majority of my family is anti- Mormon or don't really accept us. I can't wait to serve a mission. Please know that it might not be easy, but the blessings of the gospel of things like joy and peace will come.

[@Mimi.Bascom]

You are going to be an amazing missionary :)

[@lucymeyer5300]

Mimi Peyregne Thank you so much. Have a great day!!! Plus I love your insight in the videos.

[@Cuuhleerity]

The Lord will definitely strenghten you!

[@johnlark6583]

The majority of your family would be correct in their view that the Mormon church is not correct. I hope you can find your way to the truth of the gospel. There is only one gospel so it's not "this" gospel. God bless you

[@rosebud7105]

Chris and I aren't converts quite yet but plan on being baptized in May. We are so thankful for the gospel and all that we're learning. Thankfully we have a firm faith in Christ, so as we go through the storms that we're currently weathering we know whether we're welcomed by everyone at church or not, our faith is firmly planted on The Rock. Having said that, we do feel quite wanted and needed at church and find the welcoming church family is just a great bonus and a true testament to the body of Christ.

[@Cuuhleerity]

That's so nice. In the end, the Lord is all that matter. And we go to church not to please people but to please God.

[@presidentcademitchell2062]

A great example of the importance of Helaman 5:12, thank you for sharing!!

[@samuelthygerson6009]

@@presidentcademitchell2062 Amen

[@Krysda225]

One of the missionaries who I studied with is getting transferred tomorrow. The other in another 6 weeks. I postponed my baptism a couple weeks but am glad I did because I'm wondering if I will still feel connected without them. My mother was studying at the same location some years ago with the sisters that were here and she fell off when they left. I enjoy everyone at the Church, but most of the other people are older and married. The missionaries were like my brothers. My friends. Like peers and pals. We laughed. They made me cry with timely phone calls through wicked trials. It just does not feel the same now the reality that they are leaving is setting in and I'm wondering if their fellowship was the hugest part of why my walk through this has been so awesome. Know how my mom felt now.

[@c.l.888]

What happened with you ?

[@brentgarner3143]

Thank you for this video so helpful, I'm getting baptized this coming Saturday, your channel very helpful 😊

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Hey congratulations! If you haven’t shared your conversion story with us yet, we would love to hear it! Send us a DM on either Facebook or Instagram!

[@brentgarner3143]

@@SaintsUnscripted I would love to share what our Heavenly Father has done for me and how He lead me to better He sent the Missionaries to me, I'm not on Facebook or Twitter I will think of a way, today was my conformation at church, it's been a great day, thank you for channel 👍👍

[@lunaelizabethsproul843]

I love hearing stories from other concerts and the things they struggled with! This was such a great video.

[@tabithawood8259]

This video gives me great hope ! Love to you Sistas in Zion!!!! I plan to get baptized this March and this video helped me with some of my last holdout anxiety 😃

[@neenerz419]

I was baptized in March 24th baptism as a convert and VERY happy!!

[@e.mma0]

What was said about joining the church because of the gospel was one of the best things I've ever heard. And much needed.

[@benv7933]

This is incredible!! WOW!!! Thank you for all of ya'll's vulnerability and being so real. Your testimonies and convictions are amazing.

[@behunin1963]

I thank God for you all. Keeping truth true requires people to question the status quo. Too often those who have lived something long enough, without injecting new blood, result in what has happened generation over generation ending in tradition that loses the spirit. Always remember why you joined. Take it a step at a time. Love you all.🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏

[@bryanbarton1153]

I loved your testimonies. I feel stronger for hearing them. I know we will all face adversity and I am greatfull you stayed true to your convictions. I believe all church members are going to experience great persecution. And many will fall away. May we all hold fast to Jesus Christ. May we not away from his gospel due to disappointments from in and outside the Lord's true church.

[@SunnyTheOpossum]

Every time a Mormon sings, a convert gets its wings

[@KevlarX2]

It's a wonderful life!

[@neenerz419]

YUP I'm a convert as of March 24th baptism 2018 ❤❤🖒🖒👏👏☝️✌❤LOVE IT!VERY happy in my #FAITH and thanks Y'ALL! Love your HEART and time shared of testimonies 👏❤❤☝️☝️✌✌❤❤☝️

[@marisacelentano7905]

I love this channel so freaking much

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Marisa We love you so freaking much

[@Johnboynid]

The Lord God’s plan and blessings for you are so so subtle it can be hard to see or experience Him in your life as you go forward. There is not a sudden or spectacular event or revelation when He is working in your life. It slowly comes, line upon line as He tests your faith, trust and acknowledgement of Him. Always have faith and hold strong as you go up that hill.

[@suelynnalonzo4716]

I love being a Mormon and I love all my family church. Love you guys 😊

[@MarleneKerr-p6x]

Great answer the lady said she recognised the spirit when she was converted

[@joanneceralde1040]

You are doing a great job! Thank you for your testimonies!

[@AliWildDog]

I just converted. I think it's important to ask questions if you are unsure of anything and tell your missionaries of your fears and anxieties. It has really helped me.

[@1974AMDG]

I know it's been 4 years since you wrote this and I wish I had seen this much sooner, because I would have liked to tell you to just make sure you ask ALL your questions before you are baptized, (hopefully it all worked out for you), because apparently, once you are a baptized member you are not allowed to express any doubt or confusion in the church meeting setting. I still had a lot of questions after my baptism and had been told that I should go to the Gospel Principles class on Sunday and not the Gospel Doctrine class, because there I could ask my questions, which wasn't appropriate to do in Gospel Doctrine class. Unfortunately, when I asked questions during one class, I got told by the teacher at the end of the class, in front of everyone, that it was not appropriate to ask questions when there are' investigators' present, and in future to leave my questions for outside of the class. I was so humiliated, and also felt kind of 'trapped' because I had no idea where I could go to get answers....so I quit going to church and decided I would just have to figure it all out for myself....I'm still trying to do that....12 years later.

[@AliWildDog]

@@1974AMDG hi! So we don't have those classes anymore, we just have Sunday school. HOWEVER, in my ward questions are always welcome. We learn together. Even in Sunday school! I am so sorry you had this experience. I am still a member of the church. We all come across questions we have no matter how long we have been in the church and its good to ask them. If you have questions I am happy to either answer them or help you find the answers. Sometimes people suck, even people at church... but we are not all the same. Sending you lots of love. If you would still rather not ask questions to a church member that is totally okay too, I completely understand. I'm here if you need anything. ❤

[@InAllThingsBearHisName]

@@1974AMDG your Sunday school teacher was wrong to tell you that. None of us are perfect. I hope you get your questions answered. Feel free to contact me. I joined the church at 14. I’m 39 now. I’ve learned a lot.

[@Sablespartan]

​​@@1974AMDGI'm sorry you had this experience. Did your questions ever get answered?

[@laylette4017]

I've been back-and-forth over the past few years. I'm finally going to talk a missionary through the phone (my family would disown me if the found out) and Im so nervous.. I want to learn more and understand why am I so intrigued and constantly fighting this affection and longing to know more about the faith despite not knowing any LDS members to begin with. I hope I can find answers soon.

[@InAllThingsBearHisName]

How are you on your journey now?

[@suem6004]

It is a hard journey. Takes courage. But if you really want to sincerely follow Christ it means others will not be happy.

[@neenerz419]

I actually THOUGHT the sisters were related 🤷🤣🙈my younger sister actually introduced me 2 this faith and I asked her to send those girls over to pray with me because she was going to be moving the next day my sister was moving the next day and I was going to be sad and I just wanted someone to pray with me because I was a Christian loving on denomination Church, so I said to my sister can you have those girls missionary girls come over to pray with me cuz I think I might have some panic attacks and be sad because you're leaving! And my sister laughed at me and she said yeah I'll send the sisters over, I said thanks for calling them for me because no problem you will like them they're really sweet their younger and they just are so loving and caring and I said so their sisters they're related all that's awesome and they travel together LOL my sister laughed at me so hard and now that I get it I use that as a testimony and everybody gets a laugh out of that LOL

[@darrinf.9701]

I may talk to some missionaries next time I see them in my neighborhood. Joining the church has really been calling to me the last 24 hours, out of the blue.

[@alexisanne4972]

Follow the spirit! You can also request a visit from the missionaries on comeuntochrist.org

[@andreafaldon5026]

Jesus and the gospel is always worth it!!!

[@crenshawize]

Coolio....I'm in on feeling the spirit too...I feel it was God that brought me here...

[@raimondasmarciulevicius7599]

Saints Unscripted, good job. Together we are strong.

[@tim_drake5328]

Thanks for posting this. I have been speaking with missionaries recently. I really like when we speak. I hope I can find the right church.

[@kellysutton2780]

My mother in law is Mormon I'm thinking about going to church but I was brought up in full gospel church and the tea thing I don't understand what is wrong with drinking tea

[@chrisgroleau4472]

They also beleive they can become Gods let alone thinking tea is bad 🤣

[@kellysutton2780]

@@chrisgroleau4472 yes she keeps wanting me to visit her church but I'm like no thanks

[@raysalmon6566]

I'm reading the BOM now 2n29.... what bible verses in it that weren't written yet?

[@JaneHallstrom1]

For a long time I hung onto the scripture: “you have not chosen me but I have chosen you.”

[@neenerz419]

LOVE THIS!!!

[@voldsmonopolet6446]

Wait, im visiting some missionaries on Saturday (they invited me), do I gotta give up my family???

[@RyanMercer]

Why would you have to give up your family?

[@iowaguy6470]

My relationship with my sister is toxic but I have never renounced my relationship with her because the church is very family oriented.

[@maskedcreations7040]

I'm praying that when we go to a church or when I go it'll be a kind experience where we can be like family with the members. I was bullied by some church members from a couple churches I went to in the past. Looking for real believers in God to be around me and my family. 💖

[@Sablespartan]

Did you ever get that experience?

[@jordangiles4208]

I love that Scripture Verse it Brings a lot of Forgiveness and Compassion

[@brendanleonard1375]

I really love these videos. I am a recent convert to the church and I sometimes find it hard to be understood by some people in my community. I also worry about expressing my beliefs to others because sometimes people aren't understanding. There aren't many people of the LDS faith where I live. I can deal with the few people who don't understand though because I know that this faith is true. It has really changed the way I view life as a whole. Again, thanks for the videos.

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Brendan Leonard Thanks so much for your kind words! We're inspired by your faith and decision to keep moving forward despite difficulties. Let us know if there are any topics in which you are particularly interested. Thanks!

[@brendanleonard1375]

Maybe make a video talking about "For The Strength of Youth."

[@Sarai_Anna_bornagain]

Any videos to help someone coming from lack of faith or church going in any denomination and wanting to begin their lds journey and how to help our children find faith?

[@nellybee223]

I Loved this episode. I was baptized a year ago but after attending two very different wards I never felt comfortable or truly welcomed so I stopped going to church altogether. I loved learning from the missionaries and I loved the gospel and message of the church but attending the actual service itself is torture for me. I just feel so alone, sad and lost. They say things and refer to things that as a convert I don't understand so it just seems easier to not attend. Add to that the fact that my catholic family thinks negatively about the church, and my difficulty giving up coffee, quitting just seems like the way to go. But I love hearing about everyone else's positive experience and I love following along with the gospel app even though I don't go to church.

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Nelly Bee I am so sorry. That is very unfortunate :( It's hard because the lingo is different, the culture is different, and the practices are different. But it's so important to partake of the Sacrament and to welcome others who are seeking love and forgiveness. It's very sad that not all members of the Church are welcoming and kind. Sometimes we have to step up and be the people that are welcoming and kind. Keep it up with the gospel app, I sure love that app!

[@moxeyjc]

Hi Nelly, I know it's hard. I've been a member all my life but I was inactive for a long time. Going back to church is so difficult for me, not because I don't believe it but because I feel alone and out of place. I go because it's what my Heavenly Father wants. I go to learn and partake of the Sacrament. What really helps me is remembering how difficult life was when I was inactive. Even now, faced with the same issues, life is so much easier to face because I have a weekly reminder that I am not alone in my trials. Write down all the reasons you believe in the gospel, write down the blessings that have come into your life, and when things get tough go back and read them. It will help. I promise.

[@wwrk25]

The Sister has a stable, mature, and realistic view of the Gospel. She will be a grow mighty in the Lord.

[@starstyle423]

I would also like to add how awesome it is that you enjoy taking in the gospel in what way you can. Of course we believe going to church will open you up to blessings that are not available otherwise- however, God loves everyone and he knows your intent. I encourage you to go for at least sacrament meeting, and to ask questions, but if nothing else, i would encourage you to keep turning to God. Members are all imperfect, but the gospel isn’t, and God isn’t. I hope you find comfort and joy on your journey in life!!

[@enishagonzalez8827]

Nelly I was just like you. I did not like going to church because I didnt feel welcome or I just didn't think people were nice. But I had to learned that I'm not going there for them, I'm going their for myself n my own salvation. Also I had to learned to be the one to say hi or hello to people eventhough it is hard for me. I'm not a social person, but I thought if I want to change the way I feel about about not feeling welcome or lonely or think people aren't that friendly, I need to change the way I think and start going up to people and talk to them instead. And I try not to take things personally. We are imperfect after all. I also learned to changed my attitude and not letting small things bother me. Because I want to truly be happy and focus on the main reason why I go to church every Sunday. I truly love the church and the gospel. Sorry you're having a hard time, but I agree with the others, I'm so glad you're still reading and following along with Church stuff. Don't give up! Just keep going and just start saying hello to people, you'll feel really good. You never know, you will might change other's along the way. Just a simple hello will help alot, I promise you that. I love saying hell to people even if we dont stop to have a conversation.

[@danielletirpkoff4167]

A huge thank you and thumbs up for sharing this amazing video!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Bolzenn]

I've currently abandoned the atheist label since I started looking to mormonism. I currently consider myself non-religious however I'd like to sit down with a missionary online and ask a few questions before i join the church and label myself a mormon

[@mikelawlor1533]

Can I have an update on your life !

[@Bolzenn]

@@mikelawlor1533 sure, I'm still non religious, I've started to go to some meetings but life has been very busy for me so I haven't had a whole lot of time to read the book of Mormon or anything yet

[@mikelawlor1533]

@@Bolzenn life is very busy. Very busy. I don’t remember being told cleaning the house takes up hours in a day , every day. And then you don’t get to the important things. Scripture are hard to get into as every page looks the same. White pages with black letters. I have a page I would like to send you called 22 life questions the Book of Mormon answers. These are my answers I found My mission president has us find and it helped me , then it helped the people I was blessed with teaching …. I can email it to you … as life is short and we run out of time and energy

[@Bolzenn]

@@mikelawlor1533 for some reason KZbin is not letting me give you my email

[@davidsolomon5957]

Can you do a video that addresses the glass-looking controversy with J Smith? I’m having trouble addressing that issue.

[@withkwaku]

David Solomon We’ll add it! We suggest watching our “Real Book of Mormon Translation” episode in the meantime

[@corybritton1804]

David Solomon you don't need a video it's simple he was arrested, charged, tried and PLEAD GUILTY TO THE CHARGE OF JUGGLING, OR GLASS LOOKING, a offense, (misdemeanor) of fraud or theft by deception. And most interesting he was practicing this glass looking, defined in the Bible as divination or WITCHCRAFT!!! At the same time that he was supposedly being regularly visited by God the Father, and Jesus, and Moroni, etcetera etcetera etcetera, sounds real credible doesn't it. Joseph Smith is a satanic blasphemous lying fraud as is the blasfeming doctrine he perpetrated upon the world, repent and disavow your conversion now while you still have time. Once it's to late it's tooooo late

[@withkwaku]

David, notice how these people don't have any sources to back this up? When and where was he charged for this? Also I'd like to point out that witches aren't real. Saying Joseph's visions, and the miracles of the restoration are because of Satan, echoes the foolish accusations of the Pharisees in Matthew 12. Jesus is accused of doing miracles by the power of Satan. "22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David? 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils. 25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: 26 And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? 27 And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. 28 But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you." The Bible is clear that these miracles are of God. Hating the Lord's prophets and accusing them of evil, is par for the course of those who don't have the truth, and hate the truth. Also, using objects for divine or supernatural work (like Joseph did) isn't witchcraft. Moses had a "magic stick" by your logic. Jesus healing people with clay etc. Objects in divinity is a gospel truth, period.

[@Gijera]

What do you think of the curse of Cain to have black skin?

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

We believe that everyone will be accountable for the lives we have lived and will not be judged or loves differently no matter what skin color we have.

[@heatherluna5075]

We love you all🧡💚💙💛💜❤

[@paleflowers]

Very informative video! I was wondering as I’m looking into the LDS church whether I could become a member as a transgender guy and be seen as a man within the church? I really want to join but I’m worried about that aspect

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

I understand your concern. The belief about gender is that our spirit is the gender you are born to, and has been in the preexistence and what you will be in the next life. You won't´t be able to marry a person with the same sex as you were born to or revive the priesthood in church, but people might respect your wish to be called and perceived as a man in other ways. I believe the gospel is ment for everyone and that God loves you no matter what. We are all given different challenges in life, some we understand the meaning of right now, and some we´ll understand some day. I have two transgender persons in my congregation. They are loved.

[@heatherluna5075]

@@ireneliljansalo2124 There are intersex people who just need the same love and care that everyone else needs also. 🧡💛💙❤💚💜

[@suem6004]

To be honest, I think it may be hard. Genesis is taken literally. Male and female created him them. Just being honest.

[@sachamo100]

What a beautiful smile!

[@djlarkin76]

If you judge any organization based on it's people only, you will always be disappointed. I wish it wasn't the case but the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints is no exception because it's filled with human beings and human beings are flawed. When you are trying to follow in the Saviors footsteps it's worth pointing out that those who are living the Gospel as it should be lived will provide a better experience to be around than those who are not. Members or not. Each member is responsible for their own salvation regardless of the ward, location or actions of others. I love new converts and I pray that each of you will come closer to Christ until you have testimonies that are so strong that nothing will break them.

[@Lglandorf6]

Do the Gospel Topics Essays answer the questions for you about LDS history?

[@ramirorubio4199]

2 Timothy 3:16 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

[@weeni001]

Great video. I'm considering returning to the church. Some things I have not reconciled yet. Church history and doctrine issues.

[@chrisgroleau4472]

Yeah it contradicts the bible big time, the trinity and mormons believe they can become Gods. They also beleive God was not always God but progressed into one. Its false teachings.

[@tyndale25]

This is a fun video. Thanks for making it. People need to see that Mormons are fun and down to earth, and you three accomplish that.

[@mikelawlor1533]

💯

[@lydianielsen3980]

The spirit technically CAN make you more beautiful haha. This was an amazing video though guys! You're all too legit to quit! Also, it would be interesting to have a discussion about rated R movies on your channel one day. It's such a relativity inconsequential detail, but it would be very interesting to hear different opinions on the subject. I love all the insightful and uplifting content on the channel though guys. Keep it up!

[@aussieguy55]

Wny join? You have to give up watching TV Sundays, doing homework, going to a movie with your family. And sit though 3 hours of boring meetings.

[@mattydavis3501]

aussieguy55 I promise you will find the answer to your question when you meet with the missionaries and have an open mind and heart.

[@thegravytrain1129]

Lol. No one said you had to give up TV or homework on Sundays. We believe in honoring the Sabbath as commanded in the bible (one of the 10 commandments). Everyone can decide what that means for them, but generally we try to focus on wholesome family activities. And church is only two hours 🙂

[@dan5721]

I’m 16 and I’ve become really interested in becoming a member of the church, because I feel I believe the gospel. But I was raised in an atheist family, and can’t attend church. I don’t know what to do. How do you suggest I keep the gospel given my situation?

[@dan5721]

Martha Godivala I cant speak to them they will think I have gone insane!

[@marthagodivala6726]

Anon 06 maybe if you got some missionaries to talk to your whole family 😂😂

[@dan5721]

Martha Godivala how would I get in contact with them? We have never had any knock on our door, I think there is a mission in my area, would they tell my parents I asked them to come? I don’t think it could happen at the moment anyway, I’m in England and we are still under lockdown!

[@marthagodivala6726]

Anon 06 ay im in england too! there are missionaries all over here but yeah they are obviously confined to their flats for now. hold on one sec

[@dan5721]

Martha Godivala yeah, I think my area is in the England Leeds mission. I feel sorry for the missionaries trapped in the house, it’s not what you would expect on your mission.

[@juliesteimle3867]

Good woman, Tamu. Very honest.

[@heatherluna5075]

My husband is a convert. 🧡💛💙❤💚💜

[@ekaterini2957]

Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us.

[@jeronimogarcia8772]

The Book of Abraham!

[@withkwaku]

jeronimo garcia A wonderful book of scripture! :)

[@jeronimogarcia8772]

Could you please do a video about it? That'd be awesome!

[@srso4660]

Fannie Alger would be another good topic 👍🏼

[@lexiberry7002]

Amanda Dangerfield you live in Washington or you're getting baptized?

[@heatherluna5075]

My dad is a convert💜💚❤💙💛🧡

[@BBRubyT]

When I joined at the age of 19, I thought the word "Ward" meant a mental institution.

[@robertshelton4691]

1 Timothy 4:1-2 Living Bible 4 But the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some in the church will turn away from Christ and become eager followers of teachers with devil-inspired ideas. 2 These teachers will tell lies with straight faces and do it so often that their consciences won’t even bother them.

[@com-passion8288]

I like her ,she's more honest

[@ericsmyth4580]

Thus Say 8th the Lord; Better to have 10 wives and 10 best friends than to have 1 quarrelsome wife and a porn addiction

[@sophiadimucci6032]

I wAs confirmed three weeks ago!

[@ravinderblackmore]

Im a convert being baptized in 3 weeks🙏☺

[@avalonvalley2722]

Lol 1min in : wtf chamomile tea doesn't even have caffeine! It's okay, don't chastise yourselves hehe Yikes I'm buckling up for this interview

[@avalonvalley2722]

Ugh. Listen, it's not that I'm doubting other humans faiths or beliefs whatsover. I love seeing gentle, well meaning people go about their lives with positive intent. But to hear things like 'i got the calling' etc isn't enough for me to convert, personally speaking. I'm quite certain that every faith and spirituality around the whole world has had converts come to that conclusion, and they are no less wholehearted in their belief right?

[@avalonvalley2722]

I have so many questions. Like, it's odd to me how there are so many abstract concepts like hell and God being thrown around without any kind of discussion about any of it It's a pretty heavy topic, yet also an incredibly light one because abstraction has no firm grounding. So let's talk.

[@avalonvalley2722]

Also I def wanna hear from anyone who actually changed whola*ss faiths just because they encountered a "cute missionary"! 🤣

[@PH0q]

Love these videos! Kwaku, you're my favorite! :)

[@ivylalure]

What is "line upon line, precept upon precept"?

[@wildflowersandfreckles]

LKFam, in 2 Nephi 28: 30, it says “For behold, thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more; and from them that shall say, We have enough, from them shall be taken away even that which they have.” Or in other words, many small answers over a period of time, as you are ready for them. “As President Boyd K. Packer has explained: ‘I have learned that strong, impressive spiritual experiences do not come to us very frequently’ (That All May be Edified [1982], 337). Most typically we receive a series of seemingly small and incremental spiritual impressions and nudges, which in totality constitute the desired confirmation about the correctness of the path which we are pursuing.” -New Era September 2010 “Line Upon Line, Precept upon Precept” Hope that helps. :-)

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

It means that we learn and understand things little by little.We don´t understand everything at once.

[@andrearichey5859]

Burning question: Is Kwaku's shirt inside out?

[@withkwaku]

Andrea Richey No! It’s faded like that hahaha

[@didi7930]

No, all his shirts are just...... hideous!

[@BeardedDisciple]

I appreciate your honesty in all this. I am sorry to hear that one of you was ostracized from your family as a result of your conversion. I don't think that is a Christian approach. One though is that you mention the comfort from knowing you'll see your family in heaven. As great as that sounds our reason for following something shouldn't be because it feels good but because it's true. The new testament seems to really say that Jesus will separate the wheat from the chaff. It seems like Mormonism seems to ignore that in hopes for what feels good.

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Bearded Disciple I agree. I think we often get caught up in this idea of "doing something because of the reward," but like Tamu mentioned, we shouldn't do things because of the "blessings on high," we should do things because we love God. There are some people (in the Mormon church included) who teach far too much about doing things for the rewards and far too little about doing things because they love Christ. The Mormon religion, despite having some people who don't teach it perfectly, believes that we should act because we love God and Christ. I hope that helps. You've brought up a great point, thanks for your comment.

[@Niceonthefrenchriviera]

If we drink tea we will not be able to make it to heaven??

[@johndominicbelda904]

idk but I suppose your desire in going to heaven helps you go to heaven

[@averageprepper2984]

Herbal tea is ok

[@TheWhyme01]

yo tea is the healthiest drink on the planet, why is it shunned in Mormonism?

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

We´ll it´s not true that we don´t drink any tea. I am am a big tea drinker, but I drink herbal tea wish is healthy. We believe that there are substances in other kinds of tea, for instance black tea, that is´t good for your body. The word of wisdom came as a revelation in the 18-hundreds which include not to drink alcohol, smoke tobacco and so on. We are supposed to take care of our bodies,,but of course that means also that we don´t over indulge with other things either; sweets, sodas, foods,,your bodies are temples for our souls.

[@Krysda225]

You have to give up your family to convert?

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

No, absolutely not, but sometimes it happens that a person loose friends and family because they disapprove of your choice to become a member. But your family is very important even though you might live very different lives and believe different things,,,,so it´s not we who should distance ourself from ones family but they might distance themselves from us.

[@chrisgroleau4472]

@@ireneliljansalo2124 Maybe because you guys beleive you can become Gods. You cannot progress into a God and Thee God did not either. He/Jesus was always God. Huge contradictions against the bible.

[@mikeoniones667]

Always postum tea

[@jameswilson3106]

i thought Mormons thought black people where cursed

[@Seth-dv7he]

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[@Ace-nu9wr]

The LDS are gerting real good at damage control....but yes you are correct.

[@hollayevladimiroff131]

Were you taught who the real Jesus is in the Mormon church? Did they tell you God and Jesus are men, that Jesus was not created by the Holy Spirit? "God is an exalted man, He was just like us, but now he is an exalted man" Joesph Smith, teachings of Joseph Smith". John1:13 " Who were born, not of blood of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man". Matt 1:20 "For that which is conceived in Her is of the Holy Spirit". Gal 1:9 " As we have said before so now I say it again if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be cursed."

[@suem6004]

Yes. LDS have MORE Christ as opposed to less Christ. 830 more pages about Jesus. Hurray!

[@benv7933]

Rated R movies are totally fine FYI

[@bendover4668]

Sure but some people decide to not watch them in order to avoid foul language.

[@bryanhall2860]

How long before they teach you that you can become a GOD yourself?

[@robinbyrd4430]

☺️🌺🙏🏽

[@JeramyRG]

Can't drink tea... Why? O.o

[@fpsgamer88]

So far I joined the mormon church because I wanted to do an investigation.

[@alexsclewis]

hows it going?

[@fpsgamer88]

@@alexsclewis I had a friend that joined just to investigate and he said that it was complicated. Right now it seems like he just got kicked out and recently and is moving on to buddhism.

[@alexsclewis]

@@fpsgamer88 cool. I definitely respect both. I know buddhism a _little_ better than mormonism, and am curious about looking into these guys a bit more. I think they're different views on the same truth and can be equally valid

[@bgilissen2492]

I noticed that converts are treated (very) different, than the members born into LDS. And that makes me sad...

[@charlenel5107]

That is strange to me, Benjamin Gilissen. I was raised in the Church, but I don't see converts being treated differently. No, I take that back. They are treated differently, they are treated better....at least in my ward. Remember, people make up the church, not angels. If you have a question , ASK someone.

[@bgilissen2492]

True, people make the church and the culture in it. And the only experience that I had until now, was very a-social and underhanded. As a single parent, I had to protect my child against this.

[@GlowingMpd]

Benjamin Gilissen makes me sad when someone doesn’t know the difference between then and than.

[@Ace-nu9wr]

The curse of cain is solid church doctrine...don't fool yourself's otherwise.

[@suem6004]

Haha. Stupid.

[@emilylee5109]

tea was hard for me too im a Georgia peach iced tea is everything

[@KevlarX2]

I can relate Emily. I'm a southern convert too. That was hard. :)

[@emilylee5109]

yeah my grandparents where soo confused like they where willing to except polygamy that isnt even part of the church over me not drinking her sweet tea its like an insult lol

[@erichondel6221]

I thought cold caffeinated drinks were ok, but who knows? The church has changed its stance on so many things over the years it's hard to keep up. When I was little Coke & Pepsi were a big no-no. Blacks were not able to hold the priesthood, and it was anti-mormon to say that Joseph Smith was married to other men's wives, and had relations with them while they were away on their missions. Oh how times have changed. Now all an investigator has to do to learn about the church's not so family friendly past is to go to lds.org and click on Gospel Topics section and learn from the apostles themselves. Praise the Lord for lds.org.

[@lexiberry7002]

Alex walker I live in Washington state

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

Alexis Berry me too :)

[@holytrailsministry6573]

Aměn

[@ekimbangola]

Can you be a little bit serious glass guy?

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

But my question to everyone watching this video and reading my comment is: Before you converted to LDS, did you read your Bible? I'm asking this because the Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, and Doctrines Covenants do not agree with the Bible. The setups and payoffs are entirely different, and there is no firm proof that supports the claims of the Mormon religion, as there are actual historical locations and relics that confirm the Bible. 👀

[@RyanMercer]

My quesiton to you is: have you read the Book of Mormon? Becuase nothing you claim is true.

[@michaelsquare9325]

Revelations 1:14-16 is going to be a shock for you Mormons! Facing Yahawashi (so-called Jesus) in his glory as a dark coloured being having to explain why you slandered an entire race of people who look just like him. Now that will be quite interesting to witness!

[@lyssm5734]

I want a missionary to come to my house

[@lyssm5734]

Padre Pio I am catholic

[@wildflowersandfreckles]

Lyss M, that is great! Go to mormon. org /missionaries or just call 1-888-537-6600. They will take care of you. :-)

[@srso4660]

No, you don't. Do your research!!

[@scottbrandon9390]

Jimmy's getting upset.

[@noramcnabb1361]

I’m getting confirmed in the Catholic Church, and will not watch these anymore. The purpose of life is not to suffer, but to build others up into the correct faith

[@ireneliljansalo2124]

As a "mormon" I actually have seen many of your catholic videos on KZbin that I have loved seeing. That does´t change the fact that I am a devote "mormon". One dosen´t have to stop seeing videoclips because one belongs to another faith. Good is good were ever you find it as well as truth and as christians we all have a lot in common.

[@markrichards4505]

Joseph's myth.

[@godswarrior7644]

Mark Richards Joseph Smith*

[@aussieguy55]

Sweetheart you need to use logic.

[@adamf.585]

Black Mormons..? 😕

[@ethancate8462]

Racist commenter? :(

[@dejanrakic77]

I want to join

[@SaintsUnscripted]

Head over to www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/meet-with-missionaries :)

[@jessicamack1523]

Not drinking tea is the most moronic rule ever.