Growing Up In Polygamy

From FLDS Polygamy to LDS Faith: My Journey of Belief and Belonging


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In this video, Sam shares the incredible story of leaving the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) community, where he was raised with four mothers and Warren Jeffs as the prophet. At just 18 years old, Sam made the life-changing decision to walk away from everything he knew, waking up on a stranger's couch with no plan for what was next.

Join us as Melissa interviews Sam about his journey from a strict polygamous upbringing to discovering the mainstream LDS (Mormon) Church. From the challenges of navigating the outside world to reconnecting with family members who viewed him as "wicked" for leaving, Sam reveals the ups and downs of transitioning between two very different religious worlds.
00:00:00 Transitioning from FLDS to LDS: A Personal Journey
00:08:07 Experiencing a New Church Community
00:16:52 Leaving the FLDS Church: An Unplanned Farewell
00:25:30 Experiencing Freedom and Financial Struggles
00:33:57 FDLS Church and Missionary Discussions
00:42:01 Differences Between FLDS and LDS Churches
00:50:41 A Memorable 18th Birthday and Meeting Sam
00:59:01 Preparing for the Mission: Financial Challenges and Community Support
01:07:17 Embracing a New Life for Purpose
01:16:31 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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