This episode isn’t to convince anyone to join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church)... BUT we did want to talk about the benefits, in addition to spiritual benefits, that there are to living the gospel of Jesus Christ.   

Some of the benefits include:   Instant community,  More support when you move, more support during difficult/big life events, Ministering (home teachers), Support for youth (weekly youth activities), Responsibility,  Focus on family,  Self reliance, Health, Less alcohol abuse, less lung disease caused by smoking, Emphasis on education,  Financial support (and responsibility),  Honesty, Service,  Sexual purity, Seminary (free study of the scriptures),  Structure