Saints Unscripted

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church or the LDS Church) has a lot of similar doctrine to other religions. Because the Church is a christian religion, you'll find a lot of overlap when it comes to the doctrine of Christ. However, there are some important differences. In this episode, we talk about our favorite doctrine found in the restored Church.

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We LOVE the comments we get on our videos! As you can see in the comment sections, we get a lot of love and a lot of hate and a lot of everything in between. Being members of the Church of Jesus Christ (often called Mormons), sharing our opinion on YouTube is both exciting and intimidating. There aren't many members of the Church (also referred to as the LDS Church) who strictly talk about the gospel of Jesus Christ (shout out to those who do!) so our voices make a lot of people very angry.   

But guess what?   

We read EVERY comment and love you all for commenting and expressing your opinions. Seriously. Keep it up :) That said, some comments are pretty laughable so we can't help but share them with everyone 💁 We don't respond to every comment but we respond to a few of our favorites.

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In our episodes with Nick about overcoming pornography addiction, we had A LOT of encouragement to make another episode addressing the same topic (pornography) but to address some additional concerns. Whether or not you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, this episode will likely be helpful in understanding the topic of pornography.

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We might be biased (okay, we’re definitely biased) but we’ve compiled a list of Taylor and Justin’s top reasons to join the LDS Church (otherwise known as the Mormon Church)… and you might find it to be prettyyyyyy convincing! ;) So watch the video to find the things that are taught in the Mormon Church that we LOVE!   

Below is a list of some of our favorites, a few of which are discussed in the video:  - To live with God again  - To have a structure for worshiping Jesus Christ - To have the gift of the Holy Ghost - To be sealed - To experience the gift of the priesthood (both males and females) - To be able to enter the temple and make covenants with God - To help others come unto Christ - To know more about (and have greater hope for) the afterlife - To receive a patriarchal blessing

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**As said in the video, we are NOT experts on the FLDS (Fundamentalist Latter-day Saint) Church. This episode is not to inform viewers about the beliefs of the FLDS Church but to point out some differences. The content in this video may contain inaccuracies about the FLDS Church. If that’s the case, PLEASE send us a message and we’ll include the corrections in this description!!**   

Many people confuse the FLDS Church with the LDS Church (or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). They will often call both sects “Mormons,” which simply is not an accurate word for both sects. The confusion stems from the early history of the Church of Jesus Christ. In the early 1900s, some members of the LDS Church were excommunicated for their practice of polygamy, which they were told to abandon.   

Of the FLDS Church, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, "the polygamists and polygamist organizations in parts of the western United States and Canada have no affiliation whatsoever with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”   

In this episode, we indicate differences between the FLDS and the LDS religions.

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Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church) are encouraged to be wise with their finances. But what exactly does that mean? Is debt okay? If so, for what purposes? Also, are we required to keep a strict budget? In this episode, we talk briefly about the Church’s response to financial questions and then go into greater detail with our personal opinions on finances.   

Some of the questions we often receive from our audience (a few of which we discuss today) are:  

 - Is it okay to go into debt for a car? School? A house? Is it okay to “finance” other purchases such as a TV or furniture?  - Should you discuss all of your financial decisions with your spouse or just big ones? Should you frequently discuss finances with your spouse? Parents?  - Should I discuss finances with my kids?  - Should you create a budget? Or just be aware of what you have in your account? Should you budget for certain large expenses? How often should you budget?  - How much in savings should I have?

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We get this question SO OFTEN and for good reason! Many of you are looking into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church) and want to know if now is the time for you to be baptized or if there is something you should know prior to joining. While we don’t know each of your stories, we do know the importance of baptism and for that reason, our answer is…. MAYBE. Maybe you should, maybe you shouldn’t. Being baptized right this second isn’t for everyone, despite what your missionaries might think. However, if you are asking the question about being baptized, it’s a good time to consider why you are asking the question. Is there something holding you back? Something you are waiting to learn?

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In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there is a pamphlet for young adults called “For the Strength of Youth” which essentially contains guidelines for how to behave in public as a young adult. The pamphlet has been changed a number of times since the 1960’s (when it was first released). The revisions have been necessary, as you can tell from this video. Today we respond to the original version of the pamphlet and WOW!! There are so many cringe worthy paragraphs, we just couldn’t stop reading! The pamphlet was clearly written in a more patriarchal era so you’ll notice lots of advice for young women— some of which is just too hilarious today!

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Today we’re responding to a question that we’ve received A LOT! What is repentance? When do I need to repent? Should I repent for everything? Is “Mormon” repentance different from other forms of repentance? And how do I know if I’ve been forgiven after I feel like I’ve repented?   

Taylor and Justin briefly discuss what repentance is and why it is necessary. They call in Samantha to get her opinion on repentance and the most common misconceptions involving repentance. You’re not going to want to miss her response!!

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Today we welcome one of the biggest Mormon TikTok groups, LatterDaySaintEstate! Caleb and Kai talk about their joining The Estate and how they keep their content fresh and creative. They also talk about how they respond to the haters who frequent their account ;) Being a Latter-day Saint Young adult in today’s world comes with LOTS of challenges... but Kai and Caleb talk about navigating the difficulties with courage and confidence.

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