Saints Unscripted

Saints Unscripted

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  • Hollywood actress joins the LDS Church!! | with Dana and Kyle

    Dana Kimmell joined the church as a Hollywood actress and was immediately faced with tough decisions that would impact her career forever. Because of Dana’s example of dedication and devotion, generations have been blessed. Kyle is the son of Dana and is an example of someone who has been blessed immensely by the life and choices of Dana.

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:48 - Dana’s belief in Jesus and desire to be an actress
    1:30 - Moving to Fresno, California
    2:20 - Auditioning for a movie and learning that the producer was LDS
    3:50 - Los Angeles Visitor’s Center and meeting the missionaries
    4:36 - Lyman Dayton answering Dana’s questions
    5:12 - Temple Square and Jesus teaching in the Americas
    6:10 - Decision to be baptized
    6:48 - Very supportive parents
    9:04 - Acting in comedies and different pilots
    9:33 - Friday the 13th Part Three
    9:55 - Agent finds Dana a part in The Terminator
    11:16 - Asking to remove the inappropriate parts
    12:14 - Kyle upset about Dana’s turning down the role
    14:05 - Kyle takes a songwriting class with Dan Reynolds
    16:10 - Checking Facebook and seeing a post from Dan
    18:18 - Post goes viral, significant backlash
    19:05 - Response to Kyle’s prayer
    20:30 - The legacy of faith that impacts generations
    21:22 - It is what it is!
    22:22 - God will make everything right
    23:25 - True lasting happiness
    24:35 - Return to God and repent and be converted to be healed
    25:40 - Continuing to act
    26:30 - Book about making the decision to leave acting
    27:54 - Reaching for the Brightest Star
    READ KYLE'S BOOK:
    Reaching for the Brightest Star: www.amazon.com/Reaching-Brightest-Star-Kyle-Dane-ebook/dp/B0CW7YG25R
    FOLLOW KYLE:
    https://youtube.com/@reachingforthebrighteststar?si=E1wchgSUNJFf5Xwl
    DANA'S JEWELRY COMPANY:
    GMEERA.com

    30 min
  • Discrimination from church leaders?? | with Brothaz in the Foyer

    Maurice and Krispin from Brothaz in the Foyer join us today to discuss how they have reconciled with negative experiences they have had in the church. They talk about being raised by single mothers and the negative experiences they had from leaders and professors. But they choose to stay active in the church. Don't miss this one!!

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:35 - Introduction of Maurice
    1:24 - Introduction of Krispin
    4:00 - How have you reconciled with negative experiences you’ve had in the church?
    4:54 - Only black members of the church
    5:30 - Discrimination from youth leaders
    7:35 - President Nelson speaking more openly about the negative
    9:35 - You can’t be in line with the church if you have ill feelings towards people outside of their character
    11:07 - Growing up in a single-parent household
    12:30 - Mixed race difficulties
    13:20 - Talk by Elder Bednar about choosing not to be offended
    14:25 - Discrimination from university professor
    16:00 - Why do you stay?
    17:15 - When you know something is right, you know it is right
    FOLLOW BROTHAZ IN THE FOYER!!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothazinthefoyer/
    Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothaz-in-the-foyer-podcast/id1721438010

    19 min
  • Integrating religion into daily life | with Brothaz in the Foyer

    Brothaz in the Foyer are back with Isiah and Christian as they discuss how to balance faith with all the other obligations in their life.

    In today's fast-paced world, finding a balance between faith, religion, and our numerous life obligations can be challenging. In this episode, Isiah and Christian discusses how to integrate your spiritual practices into daily life without feeling overwhelmed.
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:33 - Introduction of Isiah
    1:44 - Introduction of Christian
    2:20 - How to balance faith with all other obligations
    3:42 - Faith isn’t just something you believe but something you do
    4:47 - Growing up in Haiti - going day by day
    7:20 - What happens when you become more like Christ
    8:50 - Marriage and the gospel
    9:39 - Teaching kids the gospel
    12:45 - Church with kids
    FOLLOW BROTHAZ IN THE FOYER!
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothazinthefoyer/
    Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothaz-in-the-foyer-podcast/id1721438010

    15 min
  • How RACE has impacted our FAITH | with Brothaz in the Foyer

    Brothaz in the Foyer members Raymond and Will join us to share their thoughts on race has impacted their faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ. They share stories and examples from their own life and talk about the importance of their faith.

    0:00 - Introduction

    1:58 - Race is always a part of the conversation
    3:00 - Jesus Christ is the ultimate example
    3:20 - Teaching nonmembers about the church as a black member
    4:00 - Differences in the Tongan ward and English ward
    4:34 - Stake President story
    5:42 - Helping ancestors on the other side of the veil
    6:25 - Genealogical blessings
    7:55 - The culture vs the gospel of Jesus Christ
    8:44 - Love thy neighbor as thyself
    9:48 - Will seeing his mom as an example
    11:42 - Conversion is a daily thing
    13:34 - Don’t allow the thoughts of others to jeopardize your eternal salvation

    16 min
  • After I learned the truth, I couldn't go back | with Brothaz in the Foyer (pt 1)

    We are elated to be joined by Brothaz in the Foyer! In this episode, we get to hear from Andrew Smith and Isaiah Gray as they share the beginnings of their project, choosing to be members of the church, and maintaining their testimonies of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These men are spiritual powerhouses!

    0:00 - Introduction
    2:44 - The beginnings of Brothaz in the Foyer
    5:29 - Barbershop experience
    6:42 - Why choose to be members of the church?
    8:15 - Knowing the church is true
    10:15 - Joseph Smith going through persecution
    11:16 - The power of individual powerful experiences
    12:15 - Finding the Church of Jesus Christ
    14:00 - The priesthood ban
    FOLLOW BROTHAZ IN THE FOYER:
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brothazinthefoyer
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brothazinthefoyer/
    Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brothaz-in-the-foyer-podcast/id1721438010
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brothazinthefoyer

    17 min
  • Baptized in 24 days?! | With Chantel

    Chantel shares her story of wanting to go back to church, doing some research, finding lots of negative things about the Church of Jesus Christ, and then meeting with the missionaries of the church. She was baptized in just 24 days! Thanks for sharing your story with us, Chantel!

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:58 - Chantel decides to to back to church
    1:20 - Researching the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
    1:51 - Seeing the same YouTube ad over and over and meeting with the missionaries
    3:01 - Hearing from the missionaries changed everything
    4:28 - Tenants of the gospel that Chantel loved
    5:25 - Reaction of her family
    7:30 - Constantly learning
    8:55 - Words of advice

    11 min
  • Is 2nd Nephi not what we think it is?? | with Martin

    Martin Evans joins us today to share some incredible findings on the second book of Nephi in the Book of Mormon. He talks about the legal conventions found in 2 Nephi and how these findings have impacted him.

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:30 - Martin’s Biography
    1:47 - Studying more about the characteristics of Nephi
    2:30 - 2 Nephi 6:1
    3:25 - Scriptures following legal conventions
    4:32 - Importance of sealing the record in a legal context
    7:45 - The law of witnesses
    9:35 - The 10 commandment tablets are a witness of God
    10:50 - Legal evidence that the Savior lives
    13:19 - Is Nephi is obsessive? Or is he purposely building a case?
    14:26 - Validating/notarizing the deposition
    18:15 - Plaintiff statements
    21:00 - Words can mean reality
    22:55 - The job of the scribes of the Dead Sea Scrolls
    25:50 - Why is Nephi acting as a copiest in certain places?
    27:50 - Harmonizing the text
    30:15 - Nephi makes an oath
    32:00 - How has this impacted you?
    32:40 - 2 Nephi is a book of prophecy
    34:55 - 2 Nephi shows how God works generally
    Read Martin's article here!! https://journal.interpreterfoundation.org/second-nephi-as-a-legal-document/

    37 min
  • Fakeness in Utah?! | with Kristyn

    Kristyn Morgan joins us today to talk about living an authentic life and keeping things real. She talks about how people connect with genuine so being genuine is paramount to connection. Thank you so much for joining us on Saints Unscripted, Kristyn!

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:28 - Kristyn starts posting on Instagram
    2:30 - Utah is different :)
    3:05 - Wishing for perfection
    5:00 - Social media is changing and authenticity is embraced
    5:40 - Hate on Instagram
    7:50 - How to embrace differences
    9:40 - Kaitlyn gets a Subaru; Kristyn talks about her 15-passenger van
    11:07 - Fakeness in Utah?
    12:34 - People connect with genuine
    13:30 - Loneliness in Utah
    16:53 - Real friend meet ups
    19:00 - Kristyn’s daughter opens up about coming home from her mission
    22:25 - How to be more authentic

    25 min
  • I got baptized while studying theology! | with Louisa

    Louisa was baptized while earning her Masters in Theology from Boston University. For as long as she can remember, she has dealt with severe mental health challenges. After joining the church and studying more about church history, she learned that Prophet George Albert Smith suffered significant mental health challenges as well. In our interview with Louisa, she talks about her conversion as well as being a wounded healer, following the example of Jesus Christ.


    38 min

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