I see the utmost kindness and respect from the host even though she has different views and opinions. I also see it in return from the families of which she visits. This is an extremely informative series. Thank you for sharing.
I have to say that I really value Stacey’s personality and character in this series. She can go to a convent, a country manor, a Mormon family and always finds some common ground. It also looks like anyone, no matter where or who they are, warms to her. She has a very inquisitive and non-judgmental personality with an engaging sense of humour. Considering how insecure and tongue-tied I get when I meet new people, even if they’re from a very similar social circle, I do admire that.
@@UsernamesForDummies she was definitely struggling to stay respectful here more than in the convent and I'm glad for it. You could see in her face what she really was thinking, what any reasonable person would be thinking
I'm so glad that Adam spoke up against the homophobia, thank you so much for doing that. Honestly I almost cried. Glad that the younger generation is moving on.
OMG Stacey, as a former Mormon (a long time ago and a convert for almost 10 years) you did this so much justice. I'm enjoying every episode, but this one deserves a comment......you are terrific; respectful and insightful in so many ways.......
I've just discovered Stacey this morning and I guess first I'll say I adore her curiosity, investigative nature, respectful approach to learning about sensitive topics, but I NEED to compliment her further by saying just WOW like she is so sooooo beautiful. Just gorgeous.
Adam is amazing for speaking up about the homophobia and for questioning his own dad about it because he has a point, one many of us share and question.
God Defines love, It’s easy. And that’s not part of his will. Now you can say oh but I have the feeling that, this is love. If a human would in this own way define what love is, The world would be a Completely chaos. Some say after they did drugs I feel this is absolutely love, so Is it really good for you and the right thing to do? No. Read the Bible I think the Bible defines love, what the scripture says. Don’t let other people, like pastors or something, tell you everything. You can learn by yourself. I'm not Mormon, Simply, a Christian that learns from the Bible. It’s hard for humans to let go the ego and say, there is someone above me who knows better. But That is one of the wisest thing that you can realize as a human being. Greetings from Germany and God bless😊
@@name0055You also have to remember that the Bible was written by people influenced by what God said, and they may not have interpreted God’s intent properly. God is so beyond human existence and to say we understand what he said is kind of farfetched even if God does exist.
My Aunt used to invite in the missionary Mormons and offer them a home cooked meal and give them access to a phone or email to call home or a friend or who they wanted to call. She knew they were under such tight restrictions and these are just young sheltered kids suddenly in a strange place and on their own. She said they would always come back and it was to just hangout out with everyone. They said it made them feel better to be surrounded by a family. They never talked about the religion at all.
That's so lovely and kind! I think a lot of us find it unpleasant to have someone trying to convert us on our doorstep, and it makes us forget that they're still just kids, and really don't know anything else but their faith.
I live in the US and while I don’t agree with all of the LDS’s theology, the PEOPLE of the Church of Latter Day Saints have supported and loved me my entire life. When the young people come knocking, I always invite them in for a drink and whatever I recently baked. They’re lovely, mature, sincere souls and it is the least I can do to offer a break and a kind word. I’ve never met an LDS member who didn’t choose their own path, I’ve met quite a few who left voluntarily and found another way.
I've been approached many times by Mormons, Scientologists and Jehovah Witnesses. When I tell them I'm Catholic, they quickly stop talking and leave me alone.
Those missionaries are starved of their own parents love and home comforts because they are forced to go out and sell a lie..I do what you do amd and invite them in, lots of them break down and admit how sad they are but cant disappoint their family at home, such a wrong way for young men and women to live out the best years of their lives
I have experienced same. Or it is especially hard when the missionaries come from completely different socio economic classes or just have personality clashes. They are then even more homesick and discouraged. Their days are programmed, they are endlessly critiqued by the church and to leave early is seen as a stain on their character and a failure to their family and friends. Upon return most girls and boys go to a mormon university in the US where they will almost assuredly find their husband/wife. This is especially creepy for the girls since if they are not seen to be actively trying to date but study and achieve a degree for an independent career the bishops will actually begin talking to them, placing leaflets of "parties" they are expected to go to and are always watching. The girls are meant to be breeders and the earlier they are married the more children they can have. @@Jac-Jay
I live in Guatemala and we see the young adult missionaries around town who are from the US and UK "spreading the word". Very respectful kids. I'm sure they get a more rounded education from the locals than vice versa. I'm an atheist, but enlightenment comes in weird ways. Politeness goes a long way here.
My son was in Guatemala (Bueno Vista area) a year ago with his church. He was 18 when he went, first time away from us besidesleepovers with friends. (He's not Mormon, rules while away aren't as strict as this church and it was there a little over a week.) It was an amazing experience and he loved every minute of it!! He really enjoyed the kids and adults he met. He speaks about the kids often, he really fell in love with Guatemala culture and people. Thank you for saying how respectful the kids in missions can be. Made me one proud mama.❤
Her sit down talk with the father of the family was so heartfelt. Him telling her about the loss of their first born and his mission to reunite his whole family in heaven someday brought me to tears. How sweet! I cried like a baby.
I really want to say THANK to the Preston family and to Stacey! Thank you, dear Prestons, for providing an insight into your life and faith and for hosting Stacey so that it can be shared with us in this video! All my best wishes to all of you and regards from Germany 🫶🌺
this was such a well balanced video! normally religious documentaries seem to be either a tone of shunning/utter disbelief, or a positive ‘wow! how different and pure’ that completely overlooks negative aspects of faith like homophobia and the expectations placed on children born into the faith.
100% this. i've seen so many people praise mormons in docus like these because of their kindness, their generosity, their commitment to their lifestyle, etc. in reality, though, a lot of them are super kind and generous up until you're a family member who has come out as gay, or even has just stopped believing, and then you're basically shunned, much of the time. this sort of smiling, sympathetic veneer often covers the more darker aspects, and really influences how people see them; civility is a tool the LDS church has figured out how to wield expertly. (not to say that all mormons are fake about their kindness! but they specifically don't show the other stuff underneath and it can get quite irritating to see people praising the nice, lovely sentiment that a lot of mormons appear to possess when they are just as capable of damage (like every other community).)
Adam welcome to Zambia. I stumbled upon Stacey’s program. I liked am from Zambia only to hear at the end that you are coming to Zambia. Enjoy your stay in Lusaka.
My husband left this religion after he did his mission, when he was teaching it to other people he started to question it and the more digging he did the more questions he had, so he left😅
@@clearstonewindows Without any sarcasm , I swear to you, what does it mean when you say, the restored gospel ...I'm truly asking cause, I truly have questions ..could you be so kind to explain to me what that means.. please, thank you , and blessings❤
@@vericaz3894 no problem happy to answer any questions. Restored. Mean that it was brought back. It was lost. After Jesus Christ was killed so were his apostles. So people interpretations crept in. So God sent a modern prophets to bring back his ancient church, in preparation for the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ 🙏
Thanks for such a respectful and wonderful video. I had the best experience serving a mission for the church 15 years ago, and it has impacted every decision of my life since.
I was thinking for a moment "How blessed they are to have three sons who all seem well mannered and good natured" then to hear how they had gone through all of those miscarriages and the stillbirth of a baby girl 😢 Things aren't always as they seem
I am a member of the Church since 2017 and many things changed since my conversion. I have grown in age and I have grown as a person and woman. A few years after I converted and I decided for health reasons to quit smoking. I never drank alcohol so that wasn’t an issue. I quit coffee, tea and sodas as well. However not for religious reasons but for health reasons. My church family is beyond amazing. If I ever need anything, I can turn to my brothers and sisters and it will get done. Serving a mission is something that I would never push on my children as a matter of fact my oldest son left the Church in 2019 due to his own wishes and he is certainly entitled to make that choice. You can’t and should not force your beliefs onto others and make them feel obligated to live a certain way. We all are individuals and need to find our own paths. It’s not my job to guilt trip my offspring. My privilege is to love and support them no matter what they decide to do and to believe. Gay, straight, Buddhist, Christian or Atheist whatever the case may be. My babies are my babies and the children out their are other peoples babies. Therefore I will love them all like they are mine.
Love Adam, the way he stood his ground at dinner over homophobia. I love that he’s following his religion but also standing up for what he truly believes even if it’s not what the church necessarily believes.
How is it homophobic to believe God intended sex and marriage to be between a man and a woman? It is actually a logical belief. To ridicule or be rude to someone who believes otherwise is a different matter. I did not see any of that happening here.
The Mormon Church changes its doctrines because there is always a quorum and a new living prophet. For ex. they did not allow any race other than white into the church until the 1970's because to be a minority was to be stained by the devil. They openly hated gays and sent them to retraining camps but then decided to accept the fact that homosexuality exists and to love the sinner and hate the sin while expecting the gay person to pray it away and not openly talk about it.
@@AnneS508That’s like saying “is it racist to believe that God made certain races better than others? It’s logical”. People literally thought so at some points in history and some people still do.
The sad thing is believers can be completely well-intended and genuine, but the homophobic doctrine and rules still push many queer members to consider or attempt suicide. "God loves you, but living out your inherent identity is a sin against Him and he'll punish you eternally unless you repent" is a mind-bending message that wrecks people's self-worth. It's sad that so many earnest kind-hearted people feel obligated to enforce it. You can see the parents discomfort while they talk about it.
I miss the Mormon boys that were on their mission here, I had three that would come and visit me every day and I was severely pregnant and couldn't go anywhere and they really made the difference for me because then I wasn't left all alone and I would donate food to their cause because they're not given very much to survive on when they go but the mom in me took care of them too.
Although it may have been funny it’s quite rude and you can see how embarrassed she was. This is why rules/etiquette or belief in certain traditions are important in life as to avoid embarrassing situations
One of my best friends is LDS. She is one of the most caring and intelligent people I have ever met. While the religion is definitely not for me, I can appreciate the beauty of their teachings and their tight-knit community. Every single person I've met who was from the church has been super friendly and eager to learn about the world around them. Although there may be flaws like any religious community, the main message that they preach seems to be loving others and serving people.
You must not have met an Utah Mormon then. Super judgmental of anyone who isn’t like them, disown their family members that leave the church. It’s very ugly. And I know because I live in the most Mormon county in Utah. This family is lovely though, at least from outside appearances.
They also must always appear happy and friendly. There is a documentary on the misuse of opioids by Mormon women, especially those with many children. They are expected to be perfect. To have a spotless home, to do charity work within their own community, to have their children involved within alternative children groups ex no girl scouts but bumble bees, cook healthy meals, service their husband's every need and do so with perfect lipstick and a smile while having kids of all ages.
Served a mission for the Latter Day Saint church and it was the best decision of my life. The sacrifice is hard but I grew so much as a person. The rules are strict because it helped to bring us closer to God and focus on Him 100%. It wasn’t able the conversion numbers as it was helping to bring people closer to God. Some of my best memories weren’t about the people who joined the Church but about how I truly helped people in their relationship with God. Good for Adam choosing to make this sacrifice.
That is very interesting, I believe in God and I sometimes thought about joining the mormons as I see there is something especially wholesome about them, but could you clarify to me, is it true that a man can marry several times? I have friends who told me to be careful with the Mormons because they showed me documentaries where it is said that man can have 3 or 5 wifes, if they want to like in muslim faith, but without limits ( in muslim faith the limit is 4). Is it true?
@@Yulia.chandrika no, many years ago some members practiced polygamy but that ended in the late 1800s early 1900s. Now anyone who would try that is excommunicated. There are some churches who broke away from us who still practice polygamy which is why the misconception about us practicing it still occurs. But no, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (our full name) does not practice it
@@JustDiane71 agree with the respect till some point. if is gonna harm people emotionally and phisically than some should step up and the line especially in US between a cult and religion is still unclear
I absolutely love this family. Everyone is so kind, considerate and gentle, particularly the parents. The kids are so blessed to have them as parents, would like to have a family like this one day. Much love to them all.
They come across very nice, however, Mormons are known for disowning their kids if they leave the church. They’re also very strict and expect compliance.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLifeI grew up Mormon left the church and still have very good relationships with my family in the church and still have kept my friends
@@MillieC1233 I’m very glad to hear that! I’ve seen countless videos on UA-cam of exmormons talking about how their families disowned them. But it’s a spectrum, like most anything else, I guess!
Oh dear sweet Adam, I wish nothing but the best for you. Please hold tight to your convictions. That's what made me pull away from religion when I was just 8 years old. I have an aunt who is gay, she's been one of my favorite aunts my whole life and literally the best human you could ever want on your corner. I couldn't wrap my 8-year-old brain around how this angel of a human was sinful because she found love. Apparently, I had critical thinking enough at that age to say screw this lol. Never devoted myself to religion again.. yeah, as a child I was forced to go to church, but I didn't pay attention anymore. Like, I stopped caring. I continued believing in God until my 30s and that fizzled away too. Nothing happened to make it go away, I just one day found that I was forcing myself to keep believing in a deity. It wasn't easy, I had to grieve the loss of a life-long friend.. but I just didn't believe anymore and I had to accept that and come to terms with it
This breaks my heart! God is still here for you when you are ready to seek Him. We are all sinners, just like your wonderful aunt. We are broken and in need of our Saviour Lord Jesus Christ. He is here to save. ❤ all the best to you!
I may not agree with everything going on in the Church but there's no denying that these kids will grow up with way healthier morals and habits than most kids these days.❤❤❤
Stacey is a star! What a beautiful soul all around. I’ve watched her sleep overs, and never failed to be respectful and thoughtful to every situation is admirable! Love her! ❤
I don’t need to believe in this religion to know that young people all over the world, especially in the UK, need something that helps them grow and mature. The resilience, skills and confidence gained in those experiences stay with you for life. Stacey talking about how she spent her weekends as a teen like they were good and these people are weird, shows how much something like this is needed.
I felt the same, I feel the weird thing should be intoxicating yourself and going out to noise and drugs at such young age, and sadly it is seen as normal. From 18 to 20 years old I went to live in a monastery as a volunteer. It was an experience that absolutely made me grow and get the best skills I have now as a human being. Many people called me crazy to choose that instead of College, but I truly felt College was pointless if I didnt find a deeper meaning for my life. If you dont know why you are in this world then why to go to College or marry or do anything? There must be some deeper motivation inside in life otherwise I feel even if you have the best things externally , it means nothing as you feel empty internally.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thanks so much for exploring this religion. I especially loved when Stacy said “it is good to question and not to accept things blindly”. That’s how most of us stay active in this religion because we are constantly asking and searching - and the answers keep leading us back to Jesus Christ. I love to explore and learn about other religions. I find so many good parts in other religions. I love to incorporate the things I learn into my worship of Christ. I hope we all can have open hearts and minds and learn about each other - it just makes the world better.
I'm a Born again Christian. Our beliefs strongly differ. Genuine question.....Do you believe, as we do, that the only way to Eternal life in Heaven is through the Salvation of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. That He died , on the Cross, to save us and Allow us to be cleansed ,so we can be in God's Holy Presence for Eternity?
@@jacqueline8559 like you said only son of God we would say the only begotten son of God. And we may had the Jesus Christ is thr creator of heaven and 🌎. We believe the gathering of Israel is happening now.
My constant questioning was discouraged and the answers I found were why I left but some people can become mental pretzels to dismiss all of the issues with the leadership structure, the “doctrine” and the church itself.
I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and it was a wonderful experience. It seems awful from the outside but it’s a time of peace, friendship building, and learning about Christ. I think it’s great that Stacey was respectful but curious!
@elizabethkimberleygallias3215 your question made me chuckle a little 😊 talking to people about the gospel is the most useful thing imaginable( if you truly understood the gospel. ) But, yes, many young people opt to go on what we call service missions. Instead of proselytizing, they serve others. Sometimes young people will start on a proselytizing mission and have anxiety or other issues and switch to a service mission. On top of that, we have missionaries who help out whenever there is a natural disaster of any kind. They spend countless hours clearing debris after a hurricane or things of that nature. Even proselytizing missionaries have been known to help mow lawns for elderly or teach English as a second language or any number of helpful things.
@elizabethkimberleygallias3215 depends on area and need of people. If in downtown Chicago no there isn't structure building. nevraska we help with building Farms fences ect, other countries say Philippines yes they help build waterways. But the lds church also has humanitarian trip s to help build.
I met missionaries and I always took the time to let them talk. It is nothing from my life and time and means so much to them. Usually they are the nicest people you can meet on the streets. I am Roman Catholic but I don't go to church. I am just trying to be nice to people and not treat them like trash just because I don't agree with them in all their points of view. I feel we need to be kind to each other even if it is hard sometimes ❤At least being polite is never a bad choice 😊I adore the oldest son! He is so bright and intelligent and I just love the fact that he has his own questions and dares to question! I really hope his missionary work going to go well for him. The whole family is just lovely.
Yeah, their oldest is clearly questioning his faith. I think you being there empowered him to speak up. And in the beginning he said, “it’s been drilled in”. Good for him. Question everything! Thoroughly! And you do a great job of that Stacey 👏🏼👏🏼
So different seeing British mormon kids compared to US Mormon kids. I am from England and moved to the states when I was 16 back in 2009. I didn't know about the Mormon church before moving and then found out about it at my High School because there was so many of them there. They were extremely uptight, very strict about themselves and others, it just didn't seem like they were being kids. Whereas in this show, you can see the kids here in the UK who are growing up as Mormons are a lot more easy going and down to earth about it all. Nice to see
If you don’t mind me asking where in the US did you move to? I moved at 15 to C. Fl (in the 90’s I’m a lot older lol) but i never really appreciated the move tbh …
Yes, there is so much Adam doesn't agree with , in the Mormon Church. He's going on Mission to please his family, not because he's genuinely called by God. And because he wants to visit Africa!! He will fall astray from this belief system, for certain. It's definitely a Cult. I wish him well, whatever he does in his life
Missions are not for the family or God's people they are for the person going. It's for them to learn to do hard things, build their own testimony. Most don't want to go on missions but most all are glad they did for growth. They learn to live more than themselves and decide if being in the lds church is for them. If not for them they chose another path.
There are “Mormons” who both support LGBTQIA marriages, and who have testimonies of the LDS gospel. Adam is an example of this, and how it can be difficult to be in this middle ground. I personally am very grateful for Adam and the representation he gives. He’s a wonderful example of this new generation.
As a member of the church, I would just like to highlight that one of the most important principles of our church is that freedom of choice is sacred and should be respected, we are followers of Christ, and therefore despite what you choose to do God loves you, Christ loves you and so should we. Not agreeing with something you do or believing that certain consequences are related to it should never mean you are treated any differently, every human being is a beloved child of God and should always be treated as such.
I loved serving my mission- it was a lot to give of myself, but I also grew so much and met and came to love so many different people. I served in the Philippines and Washington State (due to COVID I had to leave the Philippines early) but I am so grateful for the experiences I’ve had, people I’ve met, and language I’ve learned. It has changed my life for the better and I believe that member or not, God loves each and every one of us and gave His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Redeemer so that we could return to Him someday. I know some disagree but please be kind in the comments haha- I’m a regular person just like everyone else, my religion just is different in some ways, just like every other religion compared to the next. God bless!
Thank you for posting this video. I don't agree with some of the teachings or practices of the church, but the Prestons seem like a truly lovely family, and I hope the mission went well for Adam, and wish him and his brothers well, whatever future path they choose.
But I have to say it's a bit contradictory not to drink tea or coffee, but to consume unhealthy food like we see in the documentary. I exercise every day, get a lot of fresh air, always eat fresh food, lots of salad, vegetables, rice, but I also drink 3 cups of coffee with oat milk a day and to call that unhealthy, I highly doubt it. It always depends on the whole package. Eating a pizza once a week is not the end of the world, but eating it to lunch and dinner every day is definitely no longer healthy. it's about balance and calculating
Aww omg I was so touched by this family they seem so loving and united, such a beautiful family you can see how they have pure hearts and how the kids are deeply loved and supported. I believe in God and I wanted to join the Mormons sometimes as they seem so happy but I have doubts because I heard and read stuff about them having several wifes, and some weird things which made me feel it could be a cult. I believe their principles are for sure good as it seems to create very wholesome families. I am very happy Adam got to go to Africa! I a hundred per cent believe they.will see baby Clara again, no matter what. Some souls are united to you even before comception or birth, and the soul is still there waiting for them
Latter-day Saints don't practice polygamy, although it's part of the Church's early history. So don't believe everything you read online. :-) There are some small break-off sects that still practice polygamy.
He does not question his faith, he wants to give you a proper answer. They are brought up with lots of information of right things that when someone opposes or gives a different opinion, he is thinking 'why Stacy asks that, where or how Stacy was brought up'. Church tries to maintain the whole community together, busy (specially singles) so that they don t need to think of other matters as sex. Everything in their lives is pure, positive, beneficial; they endure doing the right things, moral, values, prepare for life as adults.
38:41 there is hope and beauty in the thought that you can be with your child again who has passed on. The flipside of that is that there is terror that you’ll make one tiny slip up and your child that you want to hold again can slip through your fingers in an instant. It’s truly terrifying. So the hope that this doctrine of eternal families gives also gives terror. Unfortunately.
When she put the chip in her mouth 😂 Don’t worry we really don’t care. We are just trying our best to follow Christ and love one another. We aren’t perfect just like any one else. Thank you for being respectful ❤❤
I don't know but something tells me she did that on purpose knowing that they'd bless the food before they eat. I could be wrong though.😊 Edited for spelling correction.
Adam seems like a very normal decent lad who has been forced into following a religion. He doesn’t seem to be very interested in. I hope that mission doesn’t ruin him as he seems like a very respectable young man.
I feel like his choice to go on mission is more of a way to cling to religion vs facing the realities of deconstructing. You hope if you do all the right things and put in a ton of effort, everything will click into place and work for you. Otherwise, you’re faced with fundamental breaks with family, friends, and your personal identity. It took me more than ten years to fully deconstruct, and even now, I sometimes wish I could believe the way some of my friends and family do. My break with religion started very similarly to the way Adam is portrayed in this doc.
Dear Stacey I really do appreciate these documentaries of yours. It really does make me appreciate my freedom and my sense of liberty that probably I am not thankful enough on a daily basis. I’ve seen a few of your episodes and although I do find them very appropriate, I am not sure I understand why you’ve asked so many rightful questions to this family of Christian Mormon and not so many to the lovely Jewish family. Homosexuality? Restrictions? I mean, it would have been very interesting to have answers from them too
@@beetles1964 No kidding? You and I both left at the age of 26. My biggest problem with was my step-dad kept trying to get me to say even though he knew I didn't want to.
To be honest, I have just know about Mormon around 6,7 months because I join English Club free for local people in Vietnam. I don’t understand either why young people must serve for free for 18 and 24 months, I mean they need to save their own money for that trip. Working outside almost all day to covert people. Such a hard job! I can’t even myself to do it. When I ask them why they choose that they say they do it because they believe and want to be volunteered, they smile and be kind all the time. But somehow I can feel that they force or pretend and try to make their parents and community proud. Even they don’t want to do it themselves.
One of the wild things I just learned about the missions is that they even have to pay to go on the mission. Wild. Learned a few days ago from an ex mormon youtube channel
Loved your prayer Stacey. Mormons have strong families, praying and helping others aids them to be closer to God and united in helping the world be a better place.
@@drthomason7043 - i’m sorry, but I’m gonna have to disagree with you on that one. There’s a big difference between high demand/high control religions like Mormonism & Jehovah’s Witnesses than more liberal, low demand/low control religions such as mainstream Presbyterian & Lutheran, for example. The former are more cult-like & control every area of a person’s life, & the latter do not. Clearly, you’re not a religious person & may not believe in a God or some type of afterlife, & I respect that, but others make a different choice. Thankfully, both the US & the UK have freedom of religion/choice, & the separation of church and state.
In many countries the dominant religions have gone through a drop in attendance or followers being less committed to creeds. There have been many scandals involving followers that have been bought to the attention of the world through main stream media and the general public online. Many nations that celebrate religious holidays experience a lack of enthusiasm for events with over commercialisation or the populations are going through a bad time financially to buy the traditional foods and items needed to celebrate the holy days. Sometimes we need to be less caught up in our own religious persuasion and less likely to judge.
I’m definitely not speaking for or against the Mormon religion, …. all I would say is how good it was to watch decent, hard working, productive, law abiding members of society getting along, living their lives raising educated children who are a credit to them. No offensive, law-breaking or socially unacceptable behaviour. No drain on us tax payers. What a joy to see decent families enjoying quality time together.
Yes they seem to be such lovely family. I am thinking of joining the mormons. But I feel maybe the very strict rules could make the kids unhappy eventually
@@Yulia.chandrika I'd highly suggest watching some of Jordan and McKay's videos (they are a married couple, former sealed-in-the-Temple Mormons), especially the ones explaining some of the ceremonies (there is a playlist). It's really interesting stuff to know, especially if you're considering joining. I don't know about you, but I 'd like to know lots about anything that requires me to commit to paying 10% of my income. Best of luck in making the best, most fulfilling decision for you! Blessings!
That is a generalization. There are many Mormon men who do drink and cheat on the sly. There is domestic violence and drug use. It is just hidden far better by the church community.
Having married into an LDS family, I had a good laugh watching Stacy's little first stumbles. I totally remember eating before blessing the food and saying "oh god" on accident as well. You get used to it after a while. That said, of my husband and his 4 siblings, none of the kids stayed in the church. My husband left as a teenager, his 2 brothers served missions then left a couple years later and his 2 sisters left as a teen and young woman. Even his parents haven't attended services in years, despite still retaining beliefs. Over time, it's become quite clear that there are certain teachings, particularly with regards to LGBT folks and the place of women that they don't agree with. That being said, most LDS people are lovely and I have a lot of respect for their focus on strong families
I hold back from such generalizations. Feminists are not really respected in the Mormon Church. There are very delineated gender roles and you the church's expectations are always there. Marry, marry young even better, have children asap, man get degree or work for other Mormons and woman will stay home or visit other Mormon women. Generally where I live Mormons have their own cultivated areas. They have their own schools for the young, they have their own neighborhoods. There is a communal playground, workout place, etc and most are gated communities.
I’m a Catholic in Buffalo NY. I married into an LDS family so I had a lot of exposure to the church here. The members were the kindest group of people. The women told me Utah is a whole different vibe than here.
Stacey in this episode was like the devil, trying to push the young lad into temptation at every opportunity, "this party is too innocent for a 17 year old" "don't you want to have sx?" "Wouldn't you like some alcohol?" "wouldn't you rather do what other teenagers do?" (which is what exactly? Experiment with drugs, have sx, spend all day on social media, be depressed?). He then proceeded to tell her, that while he was encouraged to go on a missionary trip (as every child should be encouraged to do something meaningful), he said it was his decision, but she just can't fathom that someone would sacrifice hedonism for something meaningful in young years. These children seem more mature and emotionally stable than the typical teenager and the family seems great!
Okay, but the way Adam smiled when he introduced Mark?? Mark has done more for Adam as far as the religion goes, than his parents did. you can see that
I’m so impressed with all the LDS members on this show. They were all very respectful, and honest. As usual, Stacey was judgmental, but I feel like maybe she’s meant to be on each of these shows.
one thing about Mormons i love as a Christian, is their commitment to never forget the great commission, go out to all the earth and make disciples. love that
religion should be free, belief should be free. if I have to give 10% of my income just to be a part of a group, I'd rather not. once again, hats off for Stacey for sticking through and the amazing documentary!
You don't have to pay 10% to join, but that is the price of admission to heaven. They teach that if you don't pay, you'll be separated from your family for eternity.
@@jenniferslaughter8849What a crap from them!! So, if I'm born disabled and really can't work and disability-payment is just to cover the basics so I'm poor for the whole life - I don't deserve Heaven?!
Video was great, the food was the most interesting part…even at church it just seemed like all bread/carbs and I saw ONE salad/veggie this whole video lol
I grew up Mormon and just recently distanced myself because I don’t believe it. But I love the people and my family is still all in. Stacey is wonderful and open.
I really hope Adam sees that this is a cult and breaks free... I really think he's smart so I really hope that for him,, that he can live a normal life
Absolutely, there is a whole world of fornication and debauchery that he is missing out on. Instead of worshipping God he could be worshipping some random popstar or actor like all the other youngsters do. He has so many Friday and Saturday nights drunk and vomiting in the streets to catch up on, and music concerts coked out of his head and worshipping dancers dressed as demons simulating sex acts, to catch up on. Not to mention all the STDs and unplanned pregnancies he has managed to avoid to date. Yes, he is really living an unenlightened life and all the rest of you have the way and the truth.😉🙄
My children and I are very happy that we’re out of the Mormonism. Too many things don’t line up with our values. Too many of doctrines, theories don’t make sense. There are lots of shame, guilt, and judgment. Now, I’m happy for my children to freely explore who they are, and do what they feel is right for their life and society without meeting church’s standards and expectations.
@@TheKatarinaGiselleI believe in humanity and living mindfully. Focusing on the here and now gives me peace and meaning rather than the religious narratives I was taught.
Adam ate down with his response to his parents and how he would react if someone felt they couldn’t be in the mormon church because they’re gay! so glad he spoke up!
Stacey, you have a tendency to be a bit judgmental towards members deciding to go on missions. I’m a member and went on one when I was 21. What you don’t understand is that it’s an amazing foundation for the rest of your life. Many previous missionaries become extremely successful because of the skills learned on their missions. With that said, I’m in my 50s now and tend to be a much more nuanced member but I stand by the foundation the church provided. It’s truly amazing.
I’ll add that attending university doesn’t provide the same unique experiences that going on a mission does. Plus, so many missionaries attend university afterwards but are so much more disciplined and focused after their missions.
I like Molly’s very casual, youthful and friendly style, however I find her questions to be quite superficial and in all of the videos I’ve watched, she goes in with preconceived notions. It’s not true journalism. I’d love to hear much deeper questions. For instance, one thing to notice about Mormonism is that when a family member decides to leave the church, they are almost always disowned by the family. They are considered fundamentalists and have very strict rules and use a lot of shame to keep members in line. It looks a lot more like a cult than a religion.
That is not true, I have 2 daughters that left and are love and part of my family. Also in 32 years never seen any other parents treat their kids like this. Go worry about the other religion that kill their own children if they leave their religion. Give me a break!
@@lucianeedgington9421 Just because you don't disown your children and people you know don't, doesn't mean it doesn't happen very often, which it does. Thank you for doing the right thing and loving your children unconditionally
Not true at all about being disowned if a member leaves the church. I’m a member but know many many people who have left. Although family may be sad if another family member leaves, they are always loved just the same. Love is what it’s all about?
As someone who was Mormon for 30 years and left, EXACTLY. Those who don't disown often still spout things about how they left bc they were not faithful enough or have sacrificed exaltation. There's a huge amount of pressure to come back, and at the very least never to openly discuss the problems in the Church which drove you to leave. But leaving was the most liberating thing I've done, even after being disowned by much of my family.
I see the utmost kindness and respect from the host even though she has different views and opinions. I also see it in return from the families of which she visits. This is an extremely informative series. Thank you for sharing.
I have to say that I really value Stacey’s personality and character in this series. She can go to a convent, a country manor, a Mormon family and always finds some common ground. It also looks like anyone, no matter where or who they are, warms to her. She has a very inquisitive and non-judgmental personality with an engaging sense of humour. Considering how insecure and tongue-tied I get when I meet new people, even if they’re from a very similar social circle, I do admire that.
Ditto
@@UsernamesForDummies she was definitely struggling to stay respectful here more than in the convent and I'm glad for it. You could see in her face what she really was thinking, what any reasonable person would be thinking
She definitely failed to remain respectful here.
I'm so glad that Adam spoke up against the homophobia, thank you so much for doing that. Honestly I almost cried. Glad that the younger generation is moving on.
That’s a crime and a grave sin. They sold out their religion. Lol
I've heard the translation was done wrong and it was meant to say a man shall not lie with a child, I'm a Christian but not a Mormon.
Who cares 😂
Exactly. Proud of that young man having a sense of what's right, rather than just what's shoved down his throat.
shut it poooff
OMG Stacey, as a former Mormon (a long time ago and a convert for almost 10 years) you did this so much justice. I'm enjoying every episode, but this one deserves a comment......you are terrific; respectful and insightful in so many ways.......
Adam was so brave to speak up.
I've just discovered Stacey this morning and I guess first I'll say I adore her curiosity, investigative nature, respectful approach to learning about sensitive topics, but I NEED to compliment her further by saying just WOW like she is so sooooo beautiful. Just gorgeous.
YES!!!! 100% agree! (found her like 2 days ago!)
@@lulubelle53 just found her today
Stacey really is exceptional at her job ... empathetic, funny, bright, perceptive and the family are lovely
Adam is amazing for speaking up about the homophobia and for questioning his own dad about it because he has a point, one many of us share and question.
God Defines love, It’s easy. And that’s not part of his will. Now you can say oh but I have the feeling that, this is love. If a human would in this own way define what love is, The world would be a Completely chaos. Some say after they did drugs I feel this is absolutely love, so Is it really good for you and the right thing to do? No. Read the Bible I think the Bible defines love, what the scripture says. Don’t let other people, like pastors or something, tell you everything. You can learn by yourself. I'm not Mormon, Simply, a Christian that learns from the Bible. It’s hard for humans to let go the ego and say, there is someone above me who knows better. But That is one of the wisest thing that you can realize as a human being. Greetings from Germany and God bless😊
@@name0055You also have to remember that the Bible was written by people influenced by what God said, and they may not have interpreted God’s intent properly. God is so beyond human existence and to say we understand what he said is kind of farfetched even if God does exist.
My Aunt used to invite in the missionary Mormons and offer them a home cooked meal and give them access to a phone or email to call home or a friend or who they wanted to call. She knew they were under such tight restrictions and these are just young sheltered kids suddenly in a strange place and on their own. She said they would always come back and it was to just hangout out with everyone. They said it made them feel better to be surrounded by a family. They never talked about the religion at all.
That's so lovely and kind! I think a lot of us find it unpleasant to have someone trying to convert us on our doorstep, and it makes us forget that they're still just kids, and really don't know anything else but their faith.
What a wonderful kid Adam is. Keep using your voice my sweet boy!
That also talks about the respectful parents he has
I live in the US and while I don’t agree with all of the LDS’s theology, the PEOPLE of the Church of Latter Day Saints have supported and loved me my entire life. When the young people come knocking, I always invite them in for a drink and whatever I recently baked. They’re lovely, mature, sincere souls and it is the least I can do to offer a break and a kind word. I’ve never met an LDS member who didn’t choose their own path, I’ve met quite a few who left voluntarily and found another way.
I've been approached many times by Mormons, Scientologists and Jehovah Witnesses. When I tell them I'm Catholic, they quickly stop talking and leave me alone.
Those missionaries are starved of their own parents love and home comforts because they are forced to go out and sell a lie..I do what you do amd and invite them in, lots of them break down and admit how sad they are but cant disappoint their family at home, such a wrong way for young men and women to live out the best years of their lives
I'm with you. If I were religious I'd join! But, I'm not.
Church of Jesus Christ…not church of Latter-day Saints.
I have experienced same. Or it is especially hard when the missionaries come from completely different socio economic classes or just have personality clashes. They are then even more homesick and discouraged. Their days are programmed, they are endlessly critiqued by the church and to leave early is seen as a stain on their character and a failure to their family and friends. Upon return most girls and boys go to a mormon university in the US where they will almost assuredly find their husband/wife. This is especially creepy for the girls since if they are not seen to be actively trying to date but study and achieve a degree for an independent career the bishops will actually begin talking to them, placing leaflets of "parties" they are expected to go to and are always watching. The girls are meant to be breeders and the earlier they are married the more children they can have. @@Jac-Jay
I live in Guatemala and we see the young adult missionaries around town who are from the US and UK "spreading the word". Very respectful kids. I'm sure they get a more rounded education from the locals than vice versa. I'm an atheist, but enlightenment comes in weird ways. Politeness goes a long way here.
My son was in Guatemala (Bueno Vista area) a year ago with his church. He was 18 when he went, first time away from us besidesleepovers with friends. (He's not Mormon, rules while away aren't as strict as this church and it was there a little over a week.) It was an amazing experience and he loved every minute of it!! He really enjoyed the kids and adults he met. He speaks about the kids often, he really fell in love with Guatemala culture and people. Thank you for saying how respectful the kids in missions can be. Made me one proud mama.❤
Amazing young people . Its a privilege to get to know them .
Her sit down talk with the father of the family was so heartfelt. Him telling her about the loss of their first born and his mission to reunite his whole family in heaven someday brought me to tears. How sweet! I cried like a baby.
I felt touched by adam speaking up about the homophobia within the religion, thank you for bringing up that topic
I really want to say THANK to the Preston family and to Stacey! Thank you, dear Prestons, for providing an insight into your life and faith and for hosting Stacey so that it can be shared with us in this video! All my best wishes to all of you and regards from Germany 🫶🌺
this was such a well balanced video! normally religious documentaries seem to be either a tone of shunning/utter disbelief, or a positive ‘wow! how different and pure’ that completely overlooks negative aspects of faith like homophobia and the expectations placed on children born into the faith.
100% this. i've seen so many people praise mormons in docus like these because of their kindness, their generosity, their commitment to their lifestyle, etc. in reality, though, a lot of them are super kind and generous up until you're a family member who has come out as gay, or even has just stopped believing, and then you're basically shunned, much of the time. this sort of smiling, sympathetic veneer often covers the more darker aspects, and really influences how people see them; civility is a tool the LDS church has figured out how to wield expertly. (not to say that all mormons are fake about their kindness! but they specifically don't show the other stuff underneath and it can get quite irritating to see people praising the nice, lovely sentiment that a lot of mormons appear to possess when they are just as capable of damage (like every other community).)
Adam welcome to Zambia. I stumbled upon Stacey’s program. I liked am from Zambia only to hear at the end that you are coming to Zambia. Enjoy your stay in Lusaka.
My husband left this religion after he did his mission, when he was teaching it to other people he started to question it and the more digging he did the more questions he had, so he left😅
The opposite happened to me. The restored Gospel of Jesus Christ saved my life.
😊😊😅😅😊
@@clearstonewindows Without any sarcasm , I swear to you, what does it mean when you say, the restored gospel ...I'm truly asking cause, I truly have questions ..could you be so kind to explain to me what that means.. please, thank you , and blessings❤
@@vericaz3894 no problem happy to answer any questions.
Restored. Mean that it was brought back. It was lost. After Jesus Christ was killed so were his apostles. So people interpretations crept in. So God sent a modern prophets to bring back his ancient church, in preparation for the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ 🙏
@vericaz3894 If you're interested, the history and culture of Mormonism, all sects, will provide *endless* wild material!
Thanks for such a respectful and wonderful video. I had the best experience serving a mission for the church 15 years ago, and it has impacted every decision of my life since.
Where?
I was thinking for a moment "How blessed they are to have three sons who all seem well mannered and good natured" then to hear how they had gone through all of those miscarriages and the stillbirth of a baby girl 😢 Things aren't always as they seem
I am a member of the Church since 2017 and many things changed since my conversion. I have grown in age and I have grown as a person and woman. A few years after I converted and I decided for health reasons to quit smoking. I never drank alcohol so that wasn’t an issue. I quit coffee, tea and sodas as well. However not for religious reasons but for health reasons. My church family is beyond amazing. If I ever need anything, I can turn to my brothers and sisters and it will get done. Serving a mission is something that I would never push on my children as a matter of fact my oldest son left the Church in 2019 due to his own wishes and he is certainly entitled to make that choice. You can’t and should not force your beliefs onto others and make them feel obligated to live a certain way. We all are individuals and need to find our own paths. It’s not my job to guilt trip my offspring. My privilege is to love and support them no matter what they decide to do and to believe. Gay, straight, Buddhist, Christian or Atheist whatever the case may be. My babies are my babies and the children out their are other peoples babies. Therefore I will love them all like they are mine.
Love Adam, the way he stood his ground at dinner over homophobia. I love that he’s following his religion but also standing up for what he truly believes even if it’s not what the church necessarily believes.
How is it homophobic to believe God intended sex and marriage to be between a man and a woman? It is actually a logical belief. To ridicule or be rude to someone who believes otherwise is a different matter. I did not see any of that happening here.
@@AnneS508 yep cheers Anne nans doin spins in the living room thinking she's a fidget spinner
The Mormon Church changes its doctrines because there is always a quorum and a new living prophet. For ex. they did not allow any race other than white into the church until the 1970's because to be a minority was to be stained by the devil. They openly hated gays and sent them to retraining camps but then decided to accept the fact that homosexuality exists and to love the sinner and hate the sin while expecting the gay person to pray it away and not openly talk about it.
@@AnneS508That’s like saying “is it racist to believe that God made certain races better than others? It’s logical”. People literally thought so at some points in history and some people still do.
@@trawrtster6097 g@y s3x is unnatural. It’s not about being “better” or worse than a woman and man’s love.
Best video. Im not Mormon, but these people were so kind and genuine.
It's the peaceful ignorance in their narrow minded bubble.
agreed. I am not Morman, but I have communicated with Mormans plenty a times.
Latter Day Saints. It was changed a few years ago.
The sad thing is believers can be completely well-intended and genuine, but the homophobic doctrine and rules still push many queer members to consider or attempt suicide. "God loves you, but living out your inherent identity is a sin against Him and he'll punish you eternally unless you repent" is a mind-bending message that wrecks people's self-worth. It's sad that so many earnest kind-hearted people feel obligated to enforce it. You can see the parents discomfort while they talk about it.
I am not a Mormon, but I know many and genuinely love their sense of family and kindness.
I miss the Mormon boys that were on their mission here, I had three that would come and visit me every day and I was severely pregnant and couldn't go anywhere and they really made the difference for me because then I wasn't left all alone and I would donate food to their cause because they're not given very much to survive on when they go but the mom in me took care of them too.
May I ask what country this was in? I think its a beautiful story
@@maggg8450 I was in Pontiac Michigan, USA
😂her snacking at the crisp before blessings, then saying oh my god 3x😂 faillll
I'm an Ex Mormon and I thought that was hilarious 😂 tbh though, if I'd been there I would've patted her on the shoulder and and said "it's OK"
Although it may have been funny it’s quite rude and you can see how embarrassed she was. This is why rules/etiquette or belief in certain traditions are important in life as to avoid embarrassing situations
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One of my best friends is LDS. She is one of the most caring and intelligent people I have ever met. While the religion is definitely not for me, I can appreciate the beauty of their teachings and their tight-knit community. Every single person I've met who was from the church has been super friendly and eager to learn about the world around them. Although there may be flaws like any religious community, the main message that they preach seems to be loving others and serving people.
You must not have met an Utah Mormon then. Super judgmental of anyone who isn’t like them, disown their family members that leave the church. It’s very ugly. And I know because I live in the most Mormon county in Utah. This family is lovely though, at least from outside appearances.
They also must always appear happy and friendly. There is a documentary on the misuse of opioids by Mormon women, especially those with many children. They are expected to be perfect. To have a spotless home, to do charity work within their own community, to have their children involved within alternative children groups ex no girl scouts but bumble bees, cook healthy meals, service their husband's every need and do so with perfect lipstick and a smile while having kids of all ages.
Served a mission for the Latter Day Saint church and it was the best decision of my life. The sacrifice is hard but I grew so much as a person. The rules are strict because it helped to bring us closer to God and focus on Him 100%. It wasn’t able the conversion numbers as it was helping to bring people closer to God. Some of my best memories weren’t about the people who joined the Church but about how I truly helped people in their relationship with God. Good for Adam choosing to make this sacrifice.
That is very interesting, I believe in God and I sometimes thought about joining the mormons as I see there is something especially wholesome about them,
but could you clarify to me, is it true that a man can marry several times?
I have friends who told me to be careful with the Mormons because they showed me documentaries where it is said that man can have 3 or 5 wifes, if they want to like in muslim faith, but without limits ( in muslim faith the limit is 4).
Is it true?
@@Yulia.chandrika no, many years ago some members practiced polygamy but that ended in the late 1800s early 1900s. Now anyone who would try that is excommunicated. There are some churches who broke away from us who still practice polygamy which is why the misconception about us practicing it still occurs. But no, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (our full name) does not practice it
@@ak8990 ah ok thanks to explain!
I love this format! It's amazing. I'm a religious scientist and love when people explore other people's life through religion.
We all should learn and respect others religious practices.
@@JustDiane71 agree with the respect till some point. if is gonna harm people emotionally and phisically than some should step up and the line especially in US between a cult and religion is still unclear
@@inna1633all religions are cults. Some are just bigger and have been around longer.
I absolutely love this family. Everyone is so kind, considerate and gentle, particularly the parents. The kids are so blessed to have them as parents, would like to have a family like this one day. Much love to them all.
They come across very nice, however, Mormons are known for disowning their kids if they leave the church. They’re also very strict and expect compliance.
@@MyMerryMessyGermanLifeI grew up Mormon left the church and still have very good relationships with my family in the church and still have kept my friends
@@MillieC1233 I’m very glad to hear that! I’ve seen countless videos on UA-cam of exmormons talking about how their families disowned them. But it’s a spectrum, like most anything else, I guess!
@@MillieC1233You’re the minority not the majority and acting like you’re not is disingenuous.
@@MillieC1233your story is not the vast majority. You got very lucky!
Oh dear sweet Adam, I wish nothing but the best for you. Please hold tight to your convictions. That's what made me pull away from religion when I was just 8 years old. I have an aunt who is gay, she's been one of my favorite aunts my whole life and literally the best human you could ever want on your corner. I couldn't wrap my 8-year-old brain around how this angel of a human was sinful because she found love. Apparently, I had critical thinking enough at that age to say screw this lol. Never devoted myself to religion again.. yeah, as a child I was forced to go to church, but I didn't pay attention anymore. Like, I stopped caring. I continued believing in God until my 30s and that fizzled away too. Nothing happened to make it go away, I just one day found that I was forcing myself to keep believing in a deity. It wasn't easy, I had to grieve the loss of a life-long friend.. but I just didn't believe anymore and I had to accept that and come to terms with it
This breaks my heart! God is still here for you when you are ready to seek Him. We are all sinners, just like your wonderful aunt. We are broken and in need of our Saviour Lord Jesus Christ. He is here to save. ❤ all the best to you!
@@saltandsrirachaHe is here to save judgemental people too. God bless you
I may not agree with everything going on in the Church but there's no denying that these kids will grow up with way healthier morals and habits than most kids these days.❤❤❤
but the guilt and the shame is horrific.....
I watch this just to learn how to be an amazing house guest…. Stacey is wonderful!!
I cried like a baby, absolutely beautiful and well done!
Stacey is a star! What a beautiful soul all around. I’ve watched her sleep overs, and never failed to be respectful and thoughtful to every situation is admirable! Love her! ❤
Thank you for the way you made this, this style of reporting is amazing, it is so organic and neutral. Thank you.
I don’t need to believe in this religion to know that young people all over the world, especially in the UK, need something that helps them grow and mature.
The resilience, skills and confidence gained in those experiences stay with you for life. Stacey talking about how she spent her weekends as a teen like they were good and these people are weird, shows how much something like this is needed.
I felt the same, I feel the weird thing should be intoxicating yourself and going out to noise and drugs at such young age, and sadly it is seen as normal.
From 18 to 20 years old I went to live in a monastery as a volunteer.
It was an experience that absolutely made me grow and get the best skills I have now as a human being.
Many people called me crazy to choose that instead of College, but I truly felt College was pointless if I didnt find a deeper meaning for my life.
If you dont know why you are in this world then why to go to College or marry or do anything?
There must be some deeper motivation inside in life otherwise I feel even if you have the best things externally , it means nothing as you feel empty internally.
I enjoyed this, it’s well done. I love being a member! It’s something very close to my heart.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thanks so much for exploring this religion. I especially loved when Stacy said “it is good to question and not to accept things blindly”. That’s how most of us stay active in this religion because we are constantly asking and searching - and the answers keep leading us back to Jesus Christ. I love to explore and learn about other religions. I find so many good parts in other religions. I love to incorporate the things I learn into my worship of Christ. I hope we all can have open hearts and minds and learn about each other - it just makes the world better.
Yeah it does!!!
I'm a Born again Christian. Our beliefs strongly differ. Genuine question.....Do you believe, as we do, that the only way to Eternal life in Heaven is through the Salvation of Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. That He died , on the Cross, to save us and Allow us to be cleansed ,so we can be in God's Holy Presence for Eternity?
@@jacqueline8559 yes there are differences
But that phrase you said we believe very much.
We believe the purpose of life is yo grow.
@@jacqueline8559 like you said only son of God we would say the only begotten son of God. And we may had the Jesus Christ is thr creator of heaven and 🌎.
We believe the gathering of Israel is happening now.
My constant questioning was discouraged and the answers I found were why I left but some people can become mental pretzels to dismiss all of the issues with the leadership structure, the “doctrine” and the church itself.
I served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and it was a wonderful experience. It seems awful from the outside but it’s a time of peace, friendship building, and learning about Christ. I think it’s great that Stacey was respectful but curious!
Do none of the missions involve building or doing useful things in the community? Or are they just talking to people?
@@elizabeh96I think the senior missionaries are the ones doing the work in the community. The young people just try to convert
@elizabethkimberleygallias3215 your question made me chuckle a little 😊 talking to people about the gospel is the most useful thing imaginable( if you truly understood the gospel. ) But, yes, many young people opt to go on what we call service missions. Instead of proselytizing, they serve others. Sometimes young people will start on a proselytizing mission and have anxiety or other issues and switch to a service mission. On top of that, we have missionaries who help out whenever there is a natural disaster of any kind. They spend countless hours clearing debris after a hurricane or things of that nature. Even proselytizing missionaries have been known to help mow lawns for elderly or teach English as a second language or any number of helpful things.
The Gospel has been very useful for me
@elizabethkimberleygallias3215 depends on area and need of people. If in downtown Chicago no there isn't structure building. nevraska we help with building Farms fences ect, other countries say Philippines yes they help build waterways. But the lds church also has humanitarian trip s to help build.
Thank you, Adam! It was absolutely beautiful what you said!
7:13. “Dancing around to inoffensive pop songs”
Kids dancing to Macarena 😂
She clearly doesn't know what the song Macarena is about....😂😂
@@learnwithlisa24 I just found out!
Came looking for this comment 😂
I guess it's not offensive as long as you can't understand the lyrics? 😂
I thought the same exact thing 😂
As a Roman Catholic I believe I will see my dad again in heaven it gets me through my darkest times
this just popped up. I am going to see it Stacey Dooley has other "sleep overs" like this. Here I am alone on Christmas eve, and I really liked this.
Merry Xmas from Hungary😊 I've been watching some of her other sleep overs too.
Christmas is the worst day of the year for me, but I just discovered these and they're helping me white-knuckle it through. Happy Christmas. ❤
I'm about to watch Call the Midwife christmas special here in America on pbs... day is almost done@@phillisob
I am stage 4 metastatic breast cancer so I need help getting through a lot. Of days.
@@christinaurban7229 best luck to you!
What a lovely family. If only we had more people like this in the UK.
As a Christian, this was a really good bit of insight into another religion that I didn’t know anything about! Thanks for taking the time to teach us!
Just love how real your documentaries are, I have been enlightened by this. Thank you Stacy and team 😢❤
What a beautiful video. You presented both sides very well. Thank you for this and your unbiased approach. Truly refreshing!
I met missionaries and I always took the time to let them talk. It is nothing from my life and time and means so much to them. Usually they are the nicest people you can meet on the streets. I am Roman Catholic but I don't go to church. I am just trying to be nice to people and not treat them like trash just because I don't agree with them in all their points of view. I feel we need to be kind to each other even if it is hard sometimes ❤At least being polite is never a bad choice 😊I adore the oldest son! He is so bright and intelligent and I just love the fact that he has his own questions and dares to question! I really hope his missionary work going to go well for him. The whole family is just lovely.
absolutely amazing...great host
We absolutely love Stacey! Make sure to check out the other episodes available on our channel!
I really enjoyed this. Thank you Stacey❤
Yeah, their oldest is clearly questioning his faith. I think you being there empowered him to speak up. And in the beginning he said, “it’s been drilled in”. Good for him. Question everything! Thoroughly! And you do a great job of that Stacey 👏🏼👏🏼
Beautiful, uplifting serie❤
So different seeing British mormon kids compared to US Mormon kids. I am from England and moved to the states when I was 16 back in 2009. I didn't know about the Mormon church before moving and then found out about it at my High School because there was so many of them there. They were extremely uptight, very strict about themselves and others, it just didn't seem like they were being kids. Whereas in this show, you can see the kids here in the UK who are growing up as Mormons are a lot more easy going and down to earth about it all. Nice to see
If you don’t mind me asking where in the US did you move to?
I moved at 15 to C. Fl (in the 90’s I’m a lot older lol) but i never really appreciated the move tbh …
Enlightening and very informative, it has answered some of my questions!
Cult pure and simple. Adam is going to break free for sure and good on him . Stacey is amazing
Yes, there is so much Adam doesn't agree with , in the Mormon Church. He's going on Mission to please his family, not because he's genuinely called by God. And because he wants to visit Africa!! He will fall astray from this belief system, for certain. It's definitely a Cult. I wish him well, whatever he does in his life
Missions are not for the family or God's people they are for the person going. It's for them to learn to do hard things, build their own testimony. Most don't want to go on missions but most all are glad they did for growth. They learn to live more than themselves and decide if being in the lds church is for them. If not for them they chose another path.
@@stacy6994 as we say cult
@@colindasilva2442your existence is a cult
@@NOVOLITION oh I do hope so dear
Sensitively done, leaving opinions and conclusions up to the viewer.
There are “Mormons” who both support LGBTQIA marriages, and who have testimonies of the LDS gospel. Adam is an example of this, and how it can be difficult to be in this middle ground. I personally am very grateful for Adam and the representation he gives. He’s a wonderful example of this new generation.
Amen!
As a member of the church, I would just like to highlight that one of the most important principles of our church is that freedom of choice is sacred and should be respected, we are followers of Christ, and therefore despite what you choose to do God loves you, Christ loves you and so should we. Not agreeing with something you do or believing that certain consequences are related to it should never mean you are treated any differently, every human being is a beloved child of God and should always be treated as such.
I loved serving my mission- it was a lot to give of myself, but I also grew so much and met and came to love so many different people. I served in the Philippines and Washington State (due to COVID I had to leave the Philippines early) but I am so grateful for the experiences I’ve had, people I’ve met, and language I’ve learned. It has changed my life for the better and I believe that member or not, God loves each and every one of us and gave His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, as our Savior and Redeemer so that we could return to Him someday. I know some disagree but please be kind in the comments haha- I’m a regular person just like everyone else, my religion just is different in some ways, just like every other religion compared to the next. God bless!
Thank you for posting this video. I don't agree with some of the teachings or practices of the church, but the Prestons seem like a truly lovely family, and I hope the mission went well for Adam, and wish him and his brothers well, whatever future path they choose.
But I have to say it's a bit contradictory not to drink tea or coffee, but to consume unhealthy food like we see in the documentary. I exercise every day, get a lot of fresh air, always eat fresh food, lots of salad, vegetables, rice, but I also drink 3 cups of coffee with oat milk a day and to call that unhealthy, I highly doubt it. It always depends on the whole package. Eating a pizza once a week is not the end of the world, but eating it to lunch and dinner every day is definitely no longer healthy. it's about balance and calculating
Google how long we live compared to our cohorts and you may think differently.
They don’t consume caffeine because it’s a stimulant.
@@blei5579Precisely.
Plus a nice cup of judging others...
@@blei5579 Genuine question, what about all the caffeine in fizzy drinks?
Adam seems like a lovely kid, can't be easy
Aww omg I was so touched by this family they seem so loving and united, such a beautiful family you can see how they have pure hearts and how the kids are deeply loved and supported.
I believe in God and I wanted to join the Mormons sometimes as they seem so happy but I have doubts because I heard and read stuff about them having several wifes, and some weird things which made me feel it could be a cult.
I believe their principles are for sure good as it seems to create very wholesome families.
I am very happy Adam got to go to Africa!
I a hundred per cent believe they.will see baby Clara again, no matter what. Some souls are united to you even before comception or birth, and the soul is still there waiting for them
Latter-day Saints don't practice polygamy, although it's part of the Church's early history. So don't believe everything you read online. :-) There are some small break-off sects that still practice polygamy.
He does not question his faith, he wants to give you a proper answer. They are brought up with lots of information of right things that when someone opposes or gives a different opinion, he is thinking 'why Stacy asks that, where or how Stacy was brought up'.
Church tries to maintain the whole community together, busy (specially singles) so that they don t need to think of other matters as sex.
Everything in their lives is pure, positive, beneficial; they endure doing the right things, moral, values, prepare for life as adults.
So glad these children are being raised well.
They’re being brainwashed, not raised well.
I am so glad that I was raised differently and that I am raising my daughter differently.
All this guilt about sexuality is not healthy.
@@JED-v8qshagging dozens of people isn’t health either.
This was done beautifully and such a lovely family!
The Clara story explains the parents dedication to righteousness and “trust even when we don’t understand”
38:41 there is hope and beauty in the thought that you can be with your child again who has passed on. The flipside of that is that there is terror that you’ll make one tiny slip up and your child that you want to hold again can slip through your fingers in an instant. It’s truly terrifying. So the hope that this doctrine of eternal families gives also gives terror. Unfortunately.
When she put the chip in her mouth 😂 Don’t worry we really don’t care. We are just trying our best to follow Christ and love one another. We aren’t perfect just like any one else. Thank you for being respectful ❤❤
I don't know but something tells me she did that on purpose knowing that they'd bless the food before they eat. I could be wrong though.😊 Edited for spelling correction.
yes, possibly staged!!@@zinarose861
Adam seems like a very normal decent lad who has been forced into following a religion. He doesn’t seem to be very interested in. I hope that mission doesn’t ruin him as he seems like a very respectable young man.
I feel like his choice to go on mission is more of a way to cling to religion vs facing the realities of deconstructing. You hope if you do all the right things and put in a ton of effort, everything will click into place and work for you. Otherwise, you’re faced with fundamental breaks with family, friends, and your personal identity. It took me more than ten years to fully deconstruct, and even now, I sometimes wish I could believe the way some of my friends and family do. My break with religion started very similarly to the way Adam is portrayed in this doc.
Dear Stacey I really do appreciate these documentaries of yours. It really does make me appreciate my freedom and my sense of liberty that probably I am not thankful enough on a daily basis. I’ve seen a few of your episodes and although I do find them very appropriate, I am not sure I understand why you’ve asked so many rightful questions to this family of Christian Mormon and not so many to the lovely Jewish family. Homosexuality? Restrictions? I mean, it would have been very interesting to have answers from them too
wow, Adam ist echt ein starker, junger Mann. Ich finde auch, dass er eine gesunde Einstellung hat bezüglich seinem Glauben.
Love the host of this video. Her honest reactions are so funny 🤭🤭
I used to be Mormon, from birth to age 26, and as soon as the dad said, "Dear Heavenly Father..." I closed my eyes. I couldn't help it haha.
What made you leave?
@@sawyer0815 The straw that broke the camel's back was reading the CES Letter.
Well good for you! I really hope you’re happy now that you’re free and away from the shaming and all of the rigid rules ☺️
@@sawyer0815 Thanks. Getting away from the rigid rules certainly helps, though I do still experience depression and such. I'm working on it though.
@@beetles1964 No kidding? You and I both left at the age of 26. My biggest problem with was my step-dad kept trying to get me to say even though he knew I didn't want to.
To be honest, I have just know about Mormon around 6,7 months because I join English Club free for local people in Vietnam. I don’t understand either why young people must serve for free for 18 and 24 months, I mean they need to save their own money for that trip. Working outside almost all day to covert people. Such a hard job! I can’t even myself to do it. When I ask them why they choose that they say they do it because they believe and want to be volunteered, they smile and be kind all the time. But somehow I can feel that they force or pretend and try to make their parents and community proud. Even they don’t want to do it themselves.
One of the wild things I just learned about the missions is that they even have to pay to go on the mission. Wild. Learned a few days ago from an ex mormon youtube channel
❤ I've been binge watching all the shows! So cute, sweet, funny, uplifting &much more! ❤ty allllllllllllll the way from Texas!
Loved your prayer Stacey. Mormons have strong families, praying and helping others aids them to be closer to God and united in helping the world be a better place.
All true but there are some big negatives w/ this religion as well.
@liseklerekoper2441 most religions will equate
@@drthomason7043 - i’m sorry, but I’m gonna have to disagree with you on that one. There’s a big difference between high demand/high control religions like Mormonism & Jehovah’s Witnesses than more liberal, low demand/low control religions such as mainstream Presbyterian & Lutheran, for example. The former are more cult-like & control every area of a person’s life, & the latter do not.
Clearly, you’re not a religious person & may not believe in a God or some type of afterlife, & I respect that, but others make a different choice. Thankfully, both the US & the UK have freedom of religion/choice, & the separation of church and state.
In many countries the dominant religions have gone through a drop in attendance or followers being less committed to creeds. There have been many scandals involving followers that have been bought to the attention of the world through main stream media and the general public online.
Many nations that celebrate religious holidays experience a lack of enthusiasm for events with over commercialisation or the populations are going through a bad time financially to buy the traditional foods and items needed to celebrate the holy days. Sometimes we need to be less caught up in our own religious persuasion and less likely to judge.
@@drthomason7043 - I absolutely agree with you there.
At 7:04. It looks much like LDS youth dances in Canada. It is good to see this many active youth having a good time.
I’m definitely not speaking for or against the Mormon religion, …. all I would say is how good it was to watch decent, hard working, productive, law abiding members of society getting along, living their lives raising educated children who are a credit to them. No offensive, law-breaking or socially unacceptable behaviour. No drain on us tax payers. What a joy to see decent families enjoying quality time together.
Yes they seem to be such lovely family. I am thinking of joining the mormons. But I feel maybe the very strict rules could make the kids unhappy eventually
@@Yulia.chandrika I'd highly suggest watching some of Jordan and McKay's videos (they are a married couple, former sealed-in-the-Temple Mormons), especially the ones explaining some of the ceremonies (there is a playlist). It's really interesting stuff to know, especially if you're considering joining. I don't know about you, but I 'd like to know lots about anything that requires me to commit to paying 10% of my income. Best of luck in making the best, most fulfilling decision for you! Blessings!
That is a generalization. There are many Mormon men who do drink and cheat on the sly. There is domestic violence and drug use. It is just hidden far better by the church community.
Having married into an LDS family, I had a good laugh watching Stacy's little first stumbles. I totally remember eating before blessing the food and saying "oh god" on accident as well. You get used to it after a while. That said, of my husband and his 4 siblings, none of the kids stayed in the church. My husband left as a teenager, his 2 brothers served missions then left a couple years later and his 2 sisters left as a teen and young woman. Even his parents haven't attended services in years, despite still retaining beliefs. Over time, it's become quite clear that there are certain teachings, particularly with regards to LGBT folks and the place of women that they don't agree with.
That being said, most LDS people are lovely and I have a lot of respect for their focus on strong families
I’m not Mormon but I think religious families in general teach good morals and respectful behaviour.
I hold back from such generalizations. Feminists are not really respected in the Mormon Church. There are very delineated gender roles and you the church's expectations are always there. Marry, marry young even better, have children asap, man get degree or work for other Mormons and woman will stay home or visit other Mormon women. Generally where I live Mormons have their own cultivated areas. They have their own schools for the young, they have their own neighborhoods. There is a communal playground, workout place, etc and most are gated communities.
I’m a Catholic in Buffalo NY. I married into an LDS family so I had a lot of exposure to the church here. The members were the kindest group of people. The women told me Utah is a whole different vibe than here.
Stacey in this episode was like the devil, trying to push the young lad into temptation at every opportunity, "this party is too innocent for a 17 year old" "don't you want to have sx?" "Wouldn't you like some alcohol?" "wouldn't you rather do what other teenagers do?" (which is what exactly? Experiment with drugs, have sx, spend all day on social media, be depressed?).
He then proceeded to tell her, that while he was encouraged to go on a missionary trip (as every child should be encouraged to do something meaningful), he said it was his decision, but she just can't fathom that someone would sacrifice hedonism for something meaningful in young years. These children seem more mature and emotionally stable than the typical teenager and the family seems great!
Okay, but the way Adam smiled when he introduced Mark?? Mark has done more for Adam as far as the religion goes, than his parents did. you can see that
I’m so impressed with all the LDS members on this show. They were all very respectful, and honest. As usual, Stacey was judgmental, but I feel like maybe she’s meant to be on each of these shows.
one thing about Mormons i love as a Christian, is their commitment to never forget the great commission, go out to all the earth and make disciples. love that
religion should be free, belief should be free. if I have to give 10% of my income just to be a part of a group, I'd rather not.
once again, hats off for Stacey for sticking through and the amazing documentary!
But u pay that money for funeral marriage etc
You don't have to pay 10% to join, but that is the price of admission to heaven. They teach that if you don't pay, you'll be separated from your family for eternity.
@@jenniferslaughter8849What a crap from them!! So, if I'm born disabled and really can't work and disability-payment is just to cover the basics so I'm poor for the whole life - I don't deserve Heaven?!
@@jenniferslaughter8849Sounds more like a money-making scheme than the grace of God.
May God continue blessing and protecting all the LDS missionary brothers and sisters across the world!
Video was great, the food was the most interesting part…even at church it just seemed like all bread/carbs and I saw ONE salad/veggie this whole video lol
I grew up Mormon and just recently distanced myself because I don’t believe it. But I love the people and my family is still all in. Stacey is wonderful and open.
I really hope Adam sees that this is a cult and breaks free... I really think he's smart so I really hope that for him,, that he can live a normal life
Absolutely, there is a whole world of fornication and debauchery that he is missing out on. Instead of worshipping God he could be worshipping some random popstar or actor like all the other youngsters do. He has so many Friday and Saturday nights drunk and vomiting in the streets to catch up on, and music concerts coked out of his head and worshipping dancers dressed as demons simulating sex acts, to catch up on. Not to mention all the STDs and unplanned pregnancies he has managed to avoid to date. Yes, he is really living an unenlightened life and all the rest of you have the way and the truth.😉🙄
He’s also super handsome he deserves more in life
If he reads this I hope he’ll look into other people who left this cult
Stacy does such a good job in her docs.
My children and I are very happy that we’re out of the Mormonism. Too many things don’t line up with our values. Too many of doctrines, theories don’t make sense. There are lots of shame, guilt, and judgment. Now, I’m happy for my children to freely explore who they are, and do what they feel is right for their life and society without meeting church’s standards and expectations.
Do you consider yourself athiest or agnostic now, or just mostly anti-religion/anti-religious establishment?
@@TheKatarinaGiselleI believe in humanity and living mindfully. Focusing on the here and now gives me peace and meaning rather than the religious narratives I was taught.
@@jenlee9695 so athiest?
Adam ate down with his response to his parents and how he would react if someone felt they couldn’t be in the mormon church because they’re gay! so glad he spoke up!
Stacey, you have a tendency to be a bit judgmental towards members deciding to go on missions. I’m a member and went on one when I was 21. What you don’t understand is that it’s an amazing foundation for the rest of your life. Many previous missionaries become extremely successful because of the skills learned on their missions. With that said, I’m in my 50s now and tend to be a much more nuanced member but I stand by the foundation the church provided. It’s truly amazing.
I’ll add that attending university doesn’t provide the same unique experiences that going on a mission does. Plus, so many missionaries attend university afterwards but are so much more disciplined and focused after their missions.
Thanks for this!
Lovely family ❤ Adam is a really special man
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I like Molly’s very casual, youthful and friendly style, however I find her questions to be quite superficial and in all of the videos I’ve watched, she goes in with preconceived notions. It’s not true journalism. I’d love to hear much deeper questions. For instance, one thing to notice about Mormonism is that when a family member decides to leave the church, they are almost always disowned by the family. They are considered fundamentalists and have very strict rules and use a lot of shame to keep members in line. It looks a lot more like a cult than a religion.
That is not true, I have 2 daughters that left and are love and part of my family.
Also in 32 years never seen any other parents treat their kids like this.
Go worry about the other religion that kill their own children if they leave their religion.
Give me a break!
@@lucianeedgington9421 Just because you don't disown your children and people you know don't, doesn't mean it doesn't happen very often, which it does. Thank you for doing the right thing and loving your children unconditionally
Not true at all about being disowned if a member leaves the church. I’m a member but know many many people who have left. Although family may be sad if another family member leaves, they are always loved just the same. Love is what it’s all about?
@@kimberlythomas4373 100% agree with you.
Thank you
As someone who was Mormon for 30 years and left, EXACTLY. Those who don't disown often still spout things about how they left bc they were not faithful enough or have sacrificed exaltation. There's a huge amount of pressure to come back, and at the very least never to openly discuss the problems in the Church which drove you to leave. But leaving was the most liberating thing I've done, even after being disowned by much of my family.