Join us for an intimate discussion as our guest delves deep into their personal experiences with Mormonism, the challenges they faced when leaving the faith, and the broader implications of these experiences on societal progress. From the core beliefs of Mormonism to the cultural aspects and traditions, this episode offers a unique perspective on the faith and its place in modern society. We also touch on the importance of having open and uncomfortable conversations about politics and religion, emphasizing the need for dialogue and understanding in today's world.

TLDR: The key idea of the video is that the speaker discusses their personal experiences with Mormonism, the challenges of leaving the faith, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations about politics and religion for societal progress.

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Chapter / Timestamp00:00 Teaser / intro01:05 Introduction to Mormon faith01:55 Being a Legacy3:15 Transitioning out of the Church04:20 Core beliefs of Mormonism / exposure05:55 Why be a missionary08:55 History of Mormon church / US church17:25 Utah as the home for Mormons20:05 Nice people in Utah / Post Malone21:45 Book of mormon vs christian bible25:05 Changes angels and demons27:05 Personal Transitioning33:05 Traditions of Mormonism / New people being welcomed36:05 Get Mormons to leave you alone / Missionaries38:05 Horror film setting / Mormons40:05 What he feels lied to about44:05 Affording all the kids / culture aspect of mormons48:05 Multi wives50:05 Polygamy / young women51:05 Outcasting teen boys52:05 Young men taking wives / fundamentalist53:05 Social circle being affected by his transition56:05 Rumspringer for Mormons / BYU58:05 TV show on his life59:05 Chinese Balloon1:00:25 Globalization US vs UK1:02:05 Private prisons1:07:35 Thomas Jeffersons / Favorite presidents1:08:35 President biography / FDR thoughts1:12:30 Returning to Gold standard1:14:50 First days as President1:17:25 Chip strategy against China1:20:05 Politics and religion /discussion1:22:25 Having disagreements1:24:50 How he imagine heaven1:28:30 Story of a Pope and a little boy / Mormon belief on people who don't believe1:32:30 Spiritual significance of angels and demon changing view / Joseph smith1:36:30 Book recommendations / Church history1:39:05 What he is working on / Islam / religious