Why I Stay LDS (Part 2)

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  • @ZelphOntheShelf
    @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +37

    if this video strengthened your testimony, please support on patreon 😇🙏
    www.patreon.com/zelphontheshelf

    • @javymcdeez3958
      @javymcdeez3958 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 test I Money 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Skrimshady
      @Skrimshady Рік тому

      Im lovin' your South Carolina hair 😂

  • @jefcaine
    @jefcaine 2 роки тому +74

    "God Speaks"
    "I don't hear anything"
    "God speaks in silence"

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +23

      the most powerful god is always indistinguishable from no god. it’s how he tests our faith

  • @dziobak101
    @dziobak101 2 роки тому +50

    I confirm my beliefs by repeating them over and over among other people with the same beliefs. Pure gold.

  • @avaostler
    @avaostler 2 роки тому +64

    I promised myself I wasn’t gonna cry 😭

  • @Rednines
    @Rednines 2 роки тому +34

    The tearing up sounds exactly like church it’s spot on

  • @Henninchs
    @Henninchs 2 роки тому +33

    AMEN! I proved my faith in ignoring the many failed promises and intellectual errors.

  • @oliviaenglund
    @oliviaenglund 2 роки тому +14

    As a 20-year old born LDS with faith crisis, I knealed down on a beautiful mountin’ near my home and asked God if the church was true. And after sitting for about an hour (on my knees!) without any answers from God, that’s when I realised: I already know the answer! The church is true and that’s why I didn’t get an answer. There’s no more powerful answer like silence!
    Still to this day that logic never ceases to amaze me.

    • @davidhatch7603
      @davidhatch7603 2 роки тому

      This is a reference to something right? Did a church leader say this?

    • @BestThings07
      @BestThings07 Рік тому

      Probably you feel the evil spirit😅 because LDS is an a cult! A church that build on adulterous act and other stuff..

    • @oliviaenglund
      @oliviaenglund Рік тому +2

      @@BestThings07 Haha yeah it’s definetely a cult!!

  • @wardified8566
    @wardified8566 2 роки тому +55

    Thank you for your testimony Brother Tanner
    🙏⛪🙏

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +10

      of course. shall we not go on in so great a cause?

  • @hellomyfriend389
    @hellomyfriend389 2 роки тому +24

    I felt the spirit as you shared your wonderful testimony Brother Tanner

  • @examiningreligiousclaims9883
    @examiningreligiousclaims9883 2 роки тому +9

    Elder Gilliland, thank you so much for reviving my spiritual soul. I am alive in Christ! Please make more of these!

  • @JordanBaumgardner
    @JordanBaumgardner 2 роки тому +12

    OMG, Dude. "I swear I was not going to cry." You made me spit out my beer!

    • @clinte14
      @clinte14 2 роки тому +1

      Good! That's your first step back onto the straight and narrow path 🤣

  • @HarveyDroke
    @HarveyDroke 2 роки тому +15

    The caffeinated drinks line!

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +12

      by their caffeine temperature ye shall know them

  • @chloemacdonald1892
    @chloemacdonald1892 2 роки тому +9

    This isn't even exaggerated from what actual members say. 😂 They make it way too easy to make fun of them!

  • @hellonewman5855
    @hellonewman5855 2 роки тому +11

    I am not a Mormon, but brother your testimony has provided me with the certified flight from reality and mind numbing adherence to irrational dogmas that my feckless intellect has been craving. See you in church brother ☺️

  • @bradengv5187
    @bradengv5187 2 роки тому +12

    This is wonderful. Sounds just like fast and testimony meeting again

  • @swoosh3217
    @swoosh3217 2 роки тому +7

    It was already going great and then the crying part just killed me on the spot

  • @Korihor666
    @Korihor666 2 роки тому +6

    Evidence? I don’t need no evidence!

  • @Louisianish
    @Louisianish 2 роки тому +1

    The part where you interpreted feeling nothing as a sign that you already knew it was true was perfect. 😂

  • @pattykake7195
    @pattykake7195 2 роки тому +3

    I needed a cappuccino and a box of tissues to get over that beautiful testimony..☕

  • @leximor
    @leximor 2 роки тому +12

    so true! brought me to tears 😢🙏

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +5

      glad you opened your heart to truth 🙏❤️😇

    • @juliemiller6966
      @juliemiller6966 2 роки тому +5

      Me too. I cried laughing the entire way through 😭

  • @meganrausch8396
    @meganrausch8396 2 роки тому +2

    I love that you're wearing a tux, tie, and slicked your hair, but kept the nose ring 😄

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +1

      too much hassle 😂

    • @meganrausch8396
      @meganrausch8396 2 роки тому

      @@ZelphOntheShelf I have a 'Smiley' (pierced my upper lip frenulum) I can understand, haha

  • @YoYo-pn6pv
    @YoYo-pn6pv 2 роки тому +3

    Dude that was amazing. 🔥 so informative for 3 mins. I watched it 5x Hope this goes super viral.

  • @tracy8359
    @tracy8359 2 роки тому +5

    ❤️❤️ The crazy eyes and over the top sincerity. 😳🥺

  • @honder1866
    @honder1866 2 роки тому +1

    That hi-fi system in the background! Homina homina!

  • @derekpascal3749
    @derekpascal3749 2 роки тому +1

    This young man will become an Apostle.

  • @davidhatch7603
    @davidhatch7603 2 роки тому +1

    Very well done. Now I have to find part 1.

  • @Guardian_of_Fun_Times
    @Guardian_of_Fun_Times 2 роки тому

    I joined the LDS church last October and was baptized and I recently received my patriarchal blessing. The church is insanely welcoming, but I feel alienated among younger members. I noticed that I'm the odd one sticking out. No seriously, I'm the only one with blue hair. I dress differently, I don't sound like everyone else. Heck, I even see people's aura colors which some might think strangely.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому

      Blue hair would be considered an “extreme” hairstyle in Mormonism and is therefore frowned upon 🙈 Very silly! Sorry to hear that you’ve been feeling alienated. 💜

    • @Guardian_of_Fun_Times
      @Guardian_of_Fun_Times 2 роки тому

      @@ZelphOntheShelf I was never told that it was frowned upon to have unnaturally colored hair. I thought it was okay seeming that I would get compliments.

    • @lynziebryant9474
      @lynziebryant9474 2 роки тому +1

      It is not considered extreme. You can attend the temple with any color hair! I have facial piercings and attend the temple regularly. God accepts us as we are and I am sure plenty of members would love to get to know you. Best of luck! I think your story is inspiring

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому

      @@lynziebryant9474 this is quoted directly from the church website:
      “If you’ve gone out of your way to give yourself unusual hair color(s), length(s), and styling solely for the purpose of “making a statement” or getting attention, then you may have gone to the “extreme” referred to in For the Strength of Youth.”

  • @snowflakejester2035
    @snowflakejester2035 2 роки тому +3

    The suit and the tone of voice actually make me uncomfortable thats how spot on you are 😂😂

  • @obsidiansiege7073
    @obsidiansiege7073 2 роки тому +4

    Another banger! Praise the Lord 🙏🤲

  • @lynziebryant9474
    @lynziebryant9474 2 роки тому +1

    This video makes me really sad. Everyone can do and say as they please, but when it’s no where near uplifting, encouraging, constructive, or simply kind, it’s best to have it left unsaid online. Mocking believers (of any kind) is disrespectful.
    Sending love from a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +2

      did i say anything that was untrue? or did it hurt your feelings because it accurately portrayed something you haven’t fully dealt with? beliefs, especially unfounded and mean spirited ones don’t automatically deserve respect. mocking is much less evil than, say, fighting to take away people’s legal rights like the church has been doing against the gay community for some time.

    • @amberinthemist7912
      @amberinthemist7912 2 роки тому +1

      The church has harmed countless people and continues to do so based on the lies of a sex predator in order to get more money to invest for profit. It deserves to be mocked.

  • @wardified8566
    @wardified8566 2 роки тому +5

    #whyistay #lds #mormon #latterdaysaint #tcojcolds #churchculture #whyistayed

  • @TempestinBlue
    @TempestinBlue 2 роки тому

    To be fair, a lot of the “where else”s are things you can get from being southern baptist

  • @Alibee123
    @Alibee123 2 роки тому +1

    Spot on! You didn’t feel anything because you are so used to having the spirit with you all of the time! Duh..

  • @demetriusprice5890
    @demetriusprice5890 2 роки тому +2

    I stay LDS cause it's not worth the hassle of getting my name removed

    • @vohol6158
      @vohol6158 2 роки тому +2

      Maybe it's different for everyone, I wasn't lds but officially removing myself from the church felt really satisfying. Although it was really simple too, took like 2 minutes

    • @piperarcher9706
      @piperarcher9706 2 роки тому +2

      @@vohol6158 the mormon church is very different. I had to get a lawyer and paperwork notarized and waited for MONTHS to have my records removed. Even still the mormon church still keeps a record of you just in case you want to rejoin unless you're from Europe where they have the right to be forgotten.

    • @vohol6158
      @vohol6158 2 роки тому

      @@piperarcher9706 wow, that's quite excessive... But definitely in line with the cultishness

  • @meander8884
    @meander8884 2 роки тому +4

    Please keep doing these ❤️

  • @BlessYourHeart254
    @BlessYourHeart254 2 роки тому

    Cackling in my office so coworkers are probably thinking I’m nuts, and I’m ok with that 😂😂😂

  • @mslaerik66
    @mslaerik66 2 роки тому +6

    Get Paid get Laid Get Ale 😅

  • @davidhatch7603
    @davidhatch7603 2 роки тому +1

    I dare you to give this testimony in the actual fast and testimony meeting.

  • @corinne4954
    @corinne4954 2 роки тому +6

    I am so. sorry. that they told you the truth. hateful.

    • @ZelphOntheShelf
      @ZelphOntheShelf  2 роки тому +7

      servants of the lord have always been persecuted. it’s just our cross to bear

  • @meganrausch8396
    @meganrausch8396 2 роки тому +1

    1:16 "Of all the rotten luck, it's true." -- Charly

  • @redcurrantart
    @redcurrantart 2 роки тому

    Actually my socialist leanings came from my study of church history. It’s one of the best things I still embrace from my time in the church.

  • @goodstory5890
    @goodstory5890 2 роки тому

    I HAVE FAITH 😇, to NOT 😳 be healed 😴! Aloha 🌺

  • @Lucifersfursona
    @Lucifersfursona 2 роки тому

    “The devil is hard at work conceiving others with evidence and research” the devil, lying down on the floor, crying a single tear, holding their photo of human beings
    “Man these guys could’ve been neat”

  • @priscillaastling8707
    @priscillaastling8707 2 роки тому

    God bless you Zelph. You is the greatest. Love your videos.

  • @tawnyachristensen7310
    @tawnyachristensen7310 2 роки тому +1

    Part 2 is genius!

  • @s.a.6082
    @s.a.6082 Рік тому

    Tanner out here doing the lords work 🙌🏻

  • @talkface7449
    @talkface7449 2 роки тому +1

    Great sales pitch! I'll take 3 vacuum cleaners.

  • @rodneyjamesmcguire
    @rodneyjamesmcguire 2 роки тому

    Hit it out of the park yet again!

  • @kirstencorby8465
    @kirstencorby8465 2 роки тому

    This reminds me of Mrs. Betty Bowers.

  • @mrcase77
    @mrcase77 2 роки тому

    Good news! You can transfer over to Southern Baptist and get 2/3 or maybe 3/4 of your wishlist!

  • @Nicole-zr1me
    @Nicole-zr1me 2 роки тому +1

    the fake cry was on point 😂

  • @jayanderson147
    @jayanderson147 2 роки тому +2

    omg this is so spot on ahahahaha gave me a good giggle

  • @Marco-xu1ss
    @Marco-xu1ss 2 роки тому

    Nuanced Mormon, I mean, latter-day saint. Nose-ring proves it.

  • @jaquino451
    @jaquino451 2 роки тому

    My God I was crying that really touched me😂😂😂😂

  • @evabreneisen9086
    @evabreneisen9086 2 роки тому

    You go! Very creative approach!! Thank you!

  • @Ellicinema
    @Ellicinema 2 роки тому +3

    This is actually really clever 🔥

  • @princessfartsparkles6681
    @princessfartsparkles6681 2 роки тому +1

    I just can't get over that weird mustache. I don't know if it belongs in a video game, or in a van with tinted windows and lots of candy.

  • @3fearlessboys453
    @3fearlessboys453 2 роки тому +3

    I Love This!!!!!

  • @dan9948
    @dan9948 Рік тому

    Fulness of truth vs portion of truth being clearly reversed 🤣

  • @javymcdeez3958
    @javymcdeez3958 2 роки тому

    this is a pure jab in the eye with a toothpick to the ones who cannot pay attention long enough to know what reverse gaslighting is HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA great Job!

  • @Skrimshady
    @Skrimshady Рік тому

    This was great! I myself have prayed in the past, and never heard or felt anything...so i guess it isnt true 🤷‍♂️

  • @Pelusnante
    @Pelusnante 2 роки тому +1

    LOL! Now, "mormon" is a slur? ANd you have to bite your tonge not to call yourself a "mormon"... I coundn't writte better comedy my self.

  • @johnsanders561
    @johnsanders561 Рік тому

    What good is a religion if it doesn't make you feel superior to others.

  • @TotoWolffTablebreaker
    @TotoWolffTablebreaker 2 роки тому +4

    tanner goat

  • @trevorper
    @trevorper 2 роки тому

    That was pure gold

  • @Burningheartcelosia
    @Burningheartcelosia 2 роки тому

    The last seconds 🤣

  • @cptdebbie
    @cptdebbie 2 роки тому +3

    I got goose pimples. ❤️

  • @ElkenahThaGod
    @ElkenahThaGod 2 роки тому

    Fantastic, as always!

  • @stewarthansen4715
    @stewarthansen4715 2 роки тому +1

    This is fucking gold.

  • @javymcdeez3958
    @javymcdeez3958 2 роки тому

    Guy dresses corporate af his style is village people af and his video is proof he had been trauma bonded into repeating what he has been told to repeat. Love how he uses the term cognitive dissonance ye does not know the meaning😂😂😂😂. Ahhh he got me I watched the rest of the video 😂😂😂😂 you got me good😂😂😂😂

  • @michelleshellbelle1761
    @michelleshellbelle1761 2 роки тому

    "Where else can I go...?" Me, for about half of them: "Catholicism lol"

  • @iroh8946
    @iroh8946 2 роки тому

    Just in time for fast sunday

  • @touayang8109
    @touayang8109 2 роки тому

    Where else can you go? The Republican Party. Join us

  • @andreagarris5623
    @andreagarris5623 2 роки тому

    Amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @patriciawinn3869
    @patriciawinn3869 2 роки тому

    So clever, well done!

  • @marksandsmith6778
    @marksandsmith6778 2 роки тому

    Sorry.
    This was done better by Brother Jake

  • @BradyReading
    @BradyReading 2 роки тому

    NAILED it

  • @brooke_reiverrose2949
    @brooke_reiverrose2949 9 місяців тому

    Couldn’t listen got lost in those beautiful brown eyes

  • @kylovangool
    @kylovangool 2 роки тому +1

    This is amazing-lol! 😂💙

  • @Trethan3266
    @Trethan3266 2 роки тому

    Oh my god it’s so awfully perfect
    Perfectly awful?

  • @scottevensen2615
    @scottevensen2615 2 роки тому

    Wow this is great! 👍
    Burn the suit.

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad5483 2 роки тому +1

    Amen!

  • @taylorc2542
    @taylorc2542 2 роки тому +2

    I admire many elements of Mormon culture, but seriously guys, this stuff didn't happen 2000 years ago. It's so clear that JS was a whack-a-doodle.

  • @cybertruckman634
    @cybertruckman634 2 роки тому

    Brilliant!! 😂

  • @ladybird5000
    @ladybird5000 2 роки тому +1

    amen!!!!

  • @Nicole-zr1me
    @Nicole-zr1me 2 роки тому

    These killll me

  • @CarolynMatyjanka
    @CarolynMatyjanka 2 роки тому

    You have great teeth!!!!!!

  • @aubrie8365
    @aubrie8365 2 роки тому

    of jesus christ amen.

  • @sarahviktoria8494
    @sarahviktoria8494 2 роки тому

    Lol😂 Encore! Encore!

  • @Maryfs1
    @Maryfs1 2 роки тому

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @nicolegee7325
    @nicolegee7325 2 роки тому

    😂