If a church puts limitation s on you, tells you what you can and cannot do, or say that you have to be recommended for certain activities etc. That is not a Church it is a cult. No one not even so called prophets have the right to judge.
@@Angelina-sn1pz yup, and the military, and the government, TSA, any police force, some UA-camrs, many social media sites, even Universities can all be defined as cults. It's a weak argument to bash any religion.
@@Angelina-sn1pz No it would not. If you go to a church that does that, you need to run out of the doors . When Jesus died on the cross for are sins he ended the law. We will never be perfect people EVER!!!!!. But we also are not bound by any law or rules. There is one way to heaven, Its not eating or drinking certain foods or beverages. Its not wearing certain clothes ect... It is to give your heart to Jesus Christ. He is the only way. Nothing you do on this earth will get you to heaven.
Just came across this and it’s interesting in that I felt this way about some of my experiences in Catholic school in the 60’s. I remember being fearful of some of my teachers and told what I couldn’t watch on T.V. and the movies. Fortunately, my mother was like April’s and was more about kindness and common sense. Thank goodness for our mothers! 🥰
I’m baffled!!! I’m also former FLDS and I’ve been watching your channel for over a year. Had no idea you were from there!😮 My parents also divorced, because the church told them to. So glad you’re out of that. Not the ideal lifestyle to raise kids in.
I think it’s really important you emphasized that they were generally really good people led astray. That’s wonderful that you don’t feel the hate towards them all that you love them and just recognize their current situation.
Brittany Nesbitt since love is not something you turn on and off with a switch. I can’t looks with hate upon the people I grew up with and love. All I can do is share what I know with them and gently encourage them to change. Hate is always the devils way. God loves them too. Just like the prodigal son those that are lost bring much joy to God when they come to Him regardless of where they have been.
Growing up in Massachusetts, I learned about Warren Jeffs in one of my high school classes. It's crazy to hear about it from someone who lived through it
April and Davey are amazing .. there both incredible human beings and I feel so close to them as they are so inspirational and they are a blessing to my life and I know thousands of others
27:30: Love and accept everyone - even homosexuals. The facts that this is preceived as an achievement suggests that the LDS church has a way to go with regard to love and tolerance. I appreciate the honest and thoughtful video. I think you found a home in the LDS church because you fit into a mold of the acceptable member. But what happens to people who don't fit that mold? In my experience, they either spend a lifetime trying to change or they leave the church and are seperated from family and community.
I find it so interesting that your experience with FLDS seems to be quite positive. Did you not go to school or church with any of the children and families that were abused, poorly educated, etc like we see "escaping" FLDS? How did your family avoid any of the traditional stories we hear from ex-FLDS members in interviews, books, and court testimony?
Gia Barrone There are different off shoots of FLDS. Not all of them are like Warren Jeffs. Her experience might be determined on what off shoot of FLDS she was.
My opinion is from having had enough experience with the people to know them personally and having the Holy Spirit help me know who and what was right. I have many wonderful friends that live there and frankly you can’t judge them all the same. It’s sad when they give their trust over to a man and follow him and don’t have a relationship with God himself. That relationship with God is how the Holy Spirit tells you how to feel about it. The world looks at them all as crazy weirdos because of what they hear on the news. I look at them as people that need love and guidance to establish their own relationship with The Holy Spirit so they can detect when they are being led astray. I can’t turn my back on them because they need love coming from outside their community to prove the rest of the world is not out to kill or hunt them. Which is what they have been taught by the Jeffs group. Last time I visited it is good to see how they are growing and learning to function.
She mentioned that Warren never tried anything with her and that a lot of that stuff really started happening after Warren Jeff’s was made the next prophet. At least that is what I understood her to say.
Tessa Acree actually everyone thinks abuse was rampant because of what is in the books and on the news. The abuse is not the rule but the exception. There are thousands of families that did not have any abuse. Because they have been so shy of the outside world , what the outside world hears is what they think is the norm in all of the household. But it isn’t.
Wow, just watched the podcast. April's story is so interesting. Much respect for April. Hurray for her Mom that she led her life and not let others. April is a star. Love her. She should be so proud of the life she as created for herself and her family.
I am extremely proud of April and Davey. I believe with all my heart that they were made for each other by God’s design. I am so grateful for how they teach and raise their children.
I appreciate your bravery to share “your” story as I too have very similar feelings and emotions regarding this complex topic. I have so many good memories going to school with you and I still consider you a beautiful friend 😊 I’m so happy you found a life that supports you and a husband that loves you. Congratulations on the new baby boy Franke. ( he’s adorable) I’d love to reconnect and share our childhood/school memories sometime if you are interested.
I was caught as a teen reading the Book of Mormon and my grandma told me that they were not a church I needed to go to. I didn’t know why. I was raised southern baptist and I couldn’t connect. I met a friend who went to seminary every morning before school and I snuck out and went. I am now 29 with two girls and I get why my grandma was protective. I think she thought I wanted to be apart of the FLDS and she knew that wasn’t a path I should go down.
Anthony Nettleton no I am not but it is something that I think of often. I spent my teens going to church with a friend and seminar. I loved going. I just don’t know anyone now so it is hard to go when you feel awkward and out of place
@@amandanicole7955 i think reaching out to the missionarys in your area would be good and ask them if they voukd bring members with them to teach lessons with u as then you build friendships up and that will help you feel comfortable ..
Anthony Nettleton it’s hard for me to allow people in my private space. I have children and it takes a lot of trust to bring strangers in your home. Hopefully you understand what I’m saying.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and hearing all this for the first time. I have to say that I commend you that you don’t actually hate on people but you didn’t love all that went on. You stressed about how we’re to love our neighbor. It actually is not hard to believe that there are the crazy things out there that happen and you feel sad for people who just don’t know the truth or are fearful for anything. Your parents are so amazing. I’m sure it’s hard having family split like that. I go thru family disowning me and it doesn’t even have a single thing to do with the church. At all. I forgive and I still love. I am so glad you were able to decipher the difference. Having the gift of discernment is an incredible thing. Thank you for sharing this. You have a truly amazing family.
Oh my... I was not expecting this. Your story is really moving. I'm sat here with tears in my eye's. I am not a Mormon but I do have a faith and belief in God. I am astounded that you are able to look back and find so many positives but then again I'm not as you are a positive and happy person in your blogs. I am glad you found the truth that gives your life purpose and I am thankful you had a Mam who didn't let the system drag her under. She is obviously a strong woman. Thank you for sharing your story. X
I remember going to a Mormon church with a friend of mine. I was so confused why there were young teenagers “preaching” to the adults. We (younger group) were sent to another room to listen to a guy on tape (for a long time). I have been to many different churches and religious schools...the Mormon church is just not for me. I don’t care what church anyone goes too, I just believe in respect, kindness, and healthy views.
Tonya your comment sounds NOTHING like our church. Are you sure it was a Mormon church??? I don’t understand why you say that there were young teenagers “preaching” to the adults??? I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 48 years, and I have never once experienced anything like you are describing. I think you may be confused? I know that if you really wanted to know more about our religion, so that you would really understand what we are all about, you should pick up a Book of Mormon and read it, ponder about what you are reading and ask our Father in Heaven if these things are true, His spirit will bare witness to you that it is true. I know with all my heart and without a shadow of a doubt that it is true. It is another testament of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
That doesn’t sound anything like The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. I’ve only been in for 4 years but investigated for 2 years before being baptized. I’ve never seen or experienced anything like what you described.
Jordy Marek Right? I’m wondering if she went to some other church because this is absolutely NOTHING like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
April thank you so much for sharing and thank you for being so respectful to all the people you spoke of. Your Mum is truly a strong lady. I have watched you for years from the UK and literally had no idea. I suppose it’s like all religions. There are good groups who behave in what we’d consider a moral and correct way and those who become evangelical and fanatical and give others somewhat associated a bad name. It’s incredible that there is not more legal protection and support for those ‘trapped’ in that FLDS cult / church. God bless them all. There are charities like Holding Out Help who try and support those escaping but what a tough call for them.
it's a very good and interesting show I used to watch it what channel does it come on and it what times and are you Eastern western or Central or Mountain Time
This is very interesting. What I don't understand, and I don't mean any offense by this, but I don't see how you could be so complacent in the LDS church given the shared history the churches have. I can see maybe because it's the closest to what you always knew and had a more comforting and loving feel, but I think I would be distrusting of all of it after discovering everything I'd been taught was based on someone else's lie /:
Interesting how you say that but the LDS church is very careful about making sure they are not like the FLDS churches. The truth is still the truth and just because someone goes astray and makes a cult doesn’t mean that the truth is void.
I believe it's because that's what makes lies effective. Take a truth and warp it to suit your needs. Politicians do it all the time. But the truth can still be there. Ultimately each person has to find what feels right for them. I rejected all organized religions and follow my own spiritual promptings. But I have seen some people completely turn their lives around because of the love and community they found at churches. Just depends on you.
Wow how fun to listen to and yes I remember the Mormon ad with the cockroach on the ice cream and who knew that would make such an impact LOL I loved hearing the stories and can’t wait to hear the rest of the story
I moved from Wisconsin to Saint George, UT about 3 years ago and I didn’t know anything about the FLDS until I moved here and I find it so interesting! I’ve been watching you guys for a while and had no clue that April grew up this way, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing!
Definitely shocked! I never would've seen that one coming. I knew you were a convert, but had no clue what religion you'd come from. What a blessing that you have the gift of discernment to be able to pick apart which parts were truth and which ones weren't. I'll never forget talking with a woman years ago and she mentioned that she's one of 25 kids. I said, "Whoa! How'd that happen?" I expected her to say that a bunch of them were step-siblings or something. But she just matter-of-factly said, "polygamy." 😯 I asked more questions and she said that her mom married her dad and then her mom's sister married her dad as well and between the two wives there were 25 kids. And I thought I came from a big family because my mom had 11 kids! Throw in half-siblings and steps and we're up to 20. That's crazy, even to me! No wonder my children don't want to do family history on my side... 🤣
God bless your mother's strength.... this story really made me appreciate the mother your mom has really been.... and I see the similarities in how you parent as well.... great job women!
You’re super strong and brave. Your Mom... oh my gosh... what could of happened. Respect to all of you. Thank you for sharing. Everyone has something in their past or life, not everyone isn’t brave enough to share with others to educate. Thank you. 💜
Thank you for sharing. There is a bravery in standing up for what is right and standing against what is morally wrong! I have a parallel, but, with the Catholic church for which I was sexualy abused in as a female child. The bad preyed upon what they thought were the obedient. I no longer practice this faith, and 7 years ago found a non denominational church that is not fear based, not fundamental and we follow the Gospel through the eyes of a loving God, His Son and the Holy Spirit. Took me 30 years to not hide what happened to me----April you and I are blessed because this journey molded us to be who we are!
@@jennalynstyler1650 putting the book of Mormon before the Bible is where it's wrong. The only book that gives us the way to heaven is God's word not man's word. There are to many things in the book of Mormon that contradict God's word, and it was written by a man, not the holy spirit.
@@rynkara04 The Hebrew Bible and The New Testament were also just written by ordinary men as were all of the holy books from the thousands of different religions. It amazes me that people have no problem seeing through the truth claims made by other people's religions but seem unable to apply that same logic when it comes to assessing their own beliefs. I personally don't care what other people choose to believe in their own home just as long as those beliefs don't affect government decisions which then affect everyone. I'm pleased April came out of her FLDS childhood O.K. and went on to have a normal unrestricted life and become a wonderful mother.
I live about 40 minutes from Colorado city and see polygamist frequently at stores and around town. They typically keep to themselves but on a few occasions I’ve had some of the women smile and even start small talk. I’m sure that’s such a tough situation. Thanks for sharing your story! I’m excited to hear about your conversion
I wish so much that this family and other Mormon families that are on this platform and are so popular would be open to the true Gospel. They seem so kind and loving yet under the hold of their wards and following a sad path of Mormonism in secret. I am not surprised April still is involved in Mormonism. Following Jesus isn’t shrouded in secrecy and it certainly isn’t based on what we do as followers. It’s everything that Jesus did for us and all we have to do is accept.
And to continue, pastors and priests aren’t prophets. Does God use them to lead and teach? Yes, but they aren’t given a special authority to tell their church people something that God wouldn’t tell them himself. We have Gods Word the Bible to show us how to live. If you have a relationship with Jesus, a “prophet” doesn’t tell you what God wants you to do. You seek God and He will tell you, He will lead you. Ugh, all of this is heartbreaking, for people who are so kind and loving, to be led so astray :(
Smashing Roses We have a prophet to guide us in these latter days. We believe that he is inspired and receives revelation for the church of Jesus Christ, because it’s not the prophet’s church. We believe that he helps guide us especially with big changes that happens in today’s world. Though the prophet doesn’t tell us that we have to do something because it’s up to us to make that choice. Though like you said if we have a relationship with Jesus he will guide us and tell us what we need to do. That’s where personal revelation comes in, because the prophet can’t tell each family or person what they must do. We are all in charge of our own spiritual growth and we can ask for inspiration from our Heavenly Father to help guide us as individuals. Though you can’t just ask without putting in the effort to find the answer to your question. One has to pray and read the scriptures and act in faith. Also I’m so sorry for this long essay!! 😂
Niza Valenzuela my point is that your prophet isn’t a god or god-like. I believe he can lead and teach, but not have a superior authority. That’s the impression I’ve been given most times. I would say the same with the the Pope and priests in Catholic Churches.I do see we agree on faith and seeking Gods word the Bible in all cases. Just very curious about the secrecy and use of the Book of Mormon when we already have the Bible that we know is inspired from God directly. So many questions! Its all very interesting!
Smashing Roses that’s the thing we know and we don’t think that he is a god. We believe that he is inspired of god to help Jesus’s church. Though all the knowledge that we have of god and Jesus we have to get that on our own. And I also see the similarities in our faith especially with what’s in the Bible. And if you want to know more about the Book of Mormon and about it’s similarities to the Bible I would be happy to tell you and help you understand!! Just so you’re not confused we do believe in the Bible and the Book of Mormon does not replace it like many people think. We believe the Book of Mormon to be another testament of Jesus Christ!! I agree that everything is very interesting!! If you have any questions just let me know!! I linked something that I thought you might want to watch!! m.ua-cam.com/video/X_v2xG-MRY0/v-deo.html
This was SO good!! I have LOVED listening to your podcasts and this one was just amazing. You are such an incredible person April actually you both are. I LOVED visiting with your mom and step dad at Alex Boyes concert event it was so fun it was like she was our friend. Myself and my mom just loved talking with her what an incredible lady! Thanks for sharing. I left ya 5 stars and a review ❤️❤️
I had no idea!! I have read several books from people that grew up in that group. Scary stuff! So glad your experience wasn’t near as traumatic as others.
So, there were a lot of reasons I stayed with them at the time none of which had anything to do with me believing they were prophets. And Rulon did try to marry me off to someone who had several wives and I politely said I would pray about it and never spoke to him again. April’s dad is 6 years older than me and I did know him for a long time and I was not told I had to marry him I was given a choice. Most of the men that got multiple wives got them for sucking up to the so called prophet. I always felt creepy about Warren. Funny note both of Warrens wives he had at the time were converted by him when he went to the U of U. My father always told me that the things Satan has the most power over people with are 99% truth and 1% lie which makes it all a lie. Love you April. I knew too much about their lies to fall for it. I give God all the credit for the financial help they gave us because you should always thank God for everything He provides even if He sends the devil to deliver it.
Gramabair Hannah. You are incredible! We loved talking to you at Alex Boyes Concert a while back this story is incredible you have overcome SO much and this was just in a small amount- you should do a podcast I would listen!! Also, one of Warren Jeffs wives lives by my mom her name is: Sherry thanks for posting this comment to provide some more info
Gramabair Hannah. I am so interested in your experience. Your family seems to have been a very different story compared to most in FLDS. Do you know why you and your daughters did not suffer the same fate as all the young women (and men too) that we see in court cases, documentaries and interviews? Do most under Jeffs just comply out of fear and you simply refused?
The gospel topic essays on the LDS church's official website do a great job of admitting and explaining that Joseph Smith had wives as young as 14 for anyone interested. Wives his first wife didn't know about, wives that were already married to other men etc... Warren Jeffs was basically the modern day Joseph Smith.
Wow, thanks for sharing! Over the last couple of months I've listened to 4 books written by 4 women (one of which was a daughter of Warren Jeffs) who were raised in the FLDS church and have now escaped. It's incredible what happens in that community. They all said the same thing about the people... that they are really good people. You mentioned your 5th grade teacher; it could have been Rebecca (Becky) Wall. She was married to Rulon Jeffs and began teaching right after she graduated. She wrote "The Witness Who Wore Red".
The 4 books I've read so far: Escape by Carolyn Jessop The Witness Wore Red by Rebecca Musser Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall(Rebecca Musser's sister) Breaking Free by Rachel Jeffs(Warren's daughter)
My grandmother grew up in a Baptist cult that was located in Arkansas. I’ve asked my mom about that cult sometimes (who did not grow up in the cult), and she said that her and her sisters lived in shacks, had nothing, and were brainwashed to no end. It honestly led her up to having some PTSD and she never stepped in a church again, and I honestly can’t blame her for that.
I just want to say thank you April for your honesty and transparency on your life. I am not in the faith but I have studied religion in college. You are an amazing mom and often look up to you.
I love you April, so much more after hearing your story. It’s incredible how God uses our testimonies to grow and change us. I could tell after us meeting that your accent sounded like you were from that area of Utah! I’m so proud of you for sharing your story. Love you guys!!!
Thank you for sharing your story April. I know a lot of people are focusing on the negative and that's not fair to you. It takes a brave person to share their personal story so openly to the world. Some people are obviously ungrateful and dont understand what it takes to do what you've done. Thank you. Truly. You've opened my eyes and perspective to polyamory.
I’m not from a Mormon family. I grew up with very few Mormon’s around me at all. I went to a very controlling catholic school who used to teach that LGBTQ were just “attention seeking”. I remember the day I decided to research other religions. I was about 12 I looked into Mormonism and discovered the FLDS, looked and found similar situations in many other faiths also and it really made me want to work in human rights. It resonated with me. I no where near had the same childhood or anything quite like those growing up there my school wasn’t a cult. However I do understand how brainwashing can impact in your life they did control us quite closely with a lot of things. It’s very interesting to hear different peoples stories from situations like these. New motivations to continue helping others.
April, you have such a beautiful, kind heart. God truly has blessed you with a beautiful family❤️, and what a blessing to have the discernment God has given you🙏🏻
This makes sense as the flds obviously needed to get more land as land they had as been taken from them .. I literally feel sorry for members of the flds as there so brain washed
Aurora Flores She said around the time they moved in that house that she wasn’t a Morman until meeting Dave so she couldn’t be as Polygamists ARE Mormans❗️❗️ Her family was a Polygamist Morman no matter what she said. Odd that Dave married her but then he’s different and Im being kind.
Wow. This is fascinating. We live in Bluffdale and have many polygamist friends. We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ironically we lived in your same West Jordan neighborhood from 2000-2012. :D Love you and your candor. Thank you for sharing!
extremely interesting, thank you for sharing April, I am glad you and your family were ok and to hear you were able to get out due do your Mom's strength :) As a Christian, I am always so intrigued by mormon culture and how people get into it, i can see how it's something that is very ingrained into you as a young one and then you don't veer from it as you get older. Much to learn, I am trying :)
I spent time in a bizarre church with polygamist beliefs and yes they did indeed have their own school, my family had been homeschooled for years and we were looked down on even though my brother entered college right after age 16, they said good so as they could compare our education even though the school board did by law. They made us write many papers though. My sister and brother are having a difficult time due to their attitude on marriage...and my parents got divorced and we were told none of us can know true love but I know God's love.
I’m from the uk but recently visited Utah and we were in a supermarket somewhere in the middle of Utah we were just driving through and we saw members of the flds church i recognised them from the clothes and I was shocked a very different culture.
The women of the FLDS, from what I have read, are extremely undervalued. I have heard a lot of positive stories of women leaving the FLDS, the Order, the Kingston Clan, and others. They are so brave, and yes, they are kind people. If you haven’t read Rachel Jeffs’ book, I recommend it. She really gives a personal and intimate look of how it felt to grow up FLDS.
It's called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 😀 And I don't know why so many Utah vloggers are members. There are a lot of members of the church in Utah, but it's less than 50% statewide.
Mikhaila Schulz ohh okay! thanks i just always think it’s funny how i start watching all these family vloggers and they are all apart of the same religion! i haven’t watched a utah family that isn’t apart of it! thank you for the response!
@kristy plus three Wow. UA-cam is a legitimate job. It's work, it's full time. We love vlogging because we love to share our lives with others to connect and inspire and share the good and difficult parts of family life. Anyone can vlog. I'm not sure why so many of us choose this path. But to suggest it's selling our children and that it isn't a legitimate job? That's just unfair and I wonder where that attitude comes from. I love people and love to connect with people. My kids love UA-cam and they are the ones who asked me to start vlogging. UA-cam is so hard. To have someone belittle so casually is shocking to me.
I have been a follower since you were building the house and living with the Larson's and it was Baby ENDER!! Thank you so much for sharing this part of your story with us! Very interesting!! ❤
My hope is that your kids get a choice in what they want to believe and not be brainwashed by parents of their decisions. Kids should have a right to make their own choice in their spiritual beliefs and not to be made to feel guilty, or fearful, that they don't believe as mom and dad do.
Im a Christian Catholic who do not go to the church. I found all this story so interesting because you arectalking 1990 and it's crazy that something like that happened. I follow I lit of Mormons I. UA-cam and I have learn from all of you and are so happy and respectful that I admire your choices. I'm lucky to have found you you are so cheerfully and Davey is so funny and the love you have for each other and your kids.
I am kinda sad that after seeing the lies of the FLDS you became a Mormon. The FLDS was rooted in Mormonism. Joseph Smith believed in polygamy. The Mormon church believes that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I hope one day you see and discern the errors of the Mormon church. I really like hearing your story. Blessings.
Been watching since "April's Life" and had absolutely no idea this was April's upbringing. So many things are making more sense now! You're a beautiful family and have been a great example. Loved learning more through this podcast. Much love from this Latter-day Saint member in Australia. Xo
Wow love you guys so much! I am ex catholic and am now a plain mennonite. I wear a cape dress and head covering. It is my choice. Yes flds can look mennonite or amish. Lol I was once mistaken for flds and had to explain we are not polygamous. God bless you
im very confused what about 8 passengers bc they go to they church too and their kids go to a private school and they live in the mountains and ruby says tht she wants to go to the "temple" to go talk to the "prophet"
Kennie Edits it’s different, 8 passengers are the same as April and davey, part of the lds church. Idk I don’t understand too much either, don’t know of any where I live in Canada, sure there’s a few here and there
So the FLDS is the polygamist version of LDS. THE 8 passagers are part of the normal LDS. LDS church do have temples scattered around the world. As well as a prophet. I am an inactive LDS. So I know the concepts. Since the church split between the polygamist activists and the non. The fundamentalists went a different way with their faith and changed some of the ideas. Whole LDS has some different beliefs. The are basically the same. It’s mainly the polygamy that sets them apart
Thank you sharing your story April. It was very interesting. I do also like watch the vlog. I just wish I knew where to comment. I hope you get answers soon about EB leg.
"The very best lies are the ones based on truth"..... In the Beginning was the Word (Jesus) and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning! John 1:1 Jesus didnt work his way to God-hood, he was always God. It is by GRACE you have been saved, through faith, and it's not of yourself it is a GIFT of God, NOT by works so that no one can boast. You are saved by grace, without conditions, Grace is a Gift from God. The church says that you are saved by grace "after all you can do" Salvation becomes a You decision, not a gift freely given.
Just downloaded to listen to this on my way to work. I have been so interested in the polygamist history lately.....I've read several autobiographies so far! The subject is mind blowing to me and at the same time very sad.
baby5968 The Tom Green docs were fascinating, and horrifying. That reveal where the middle aged father was courting his teenage son's girlfriend was documentary genius.
I’ve been watching a lot of polygamy videos as it’s the FLDS and The Order and what not are all a new concept to me, so this is right up my alley, I never would have guessed April! And thank you for sharing your story!
This was so interesting, thanks for sharing your story. I have studied and heard about Warren Jeffs so it is interesting to hear someone who went through it. I'm glad that you have Davey and a happy family now! ♥️
Wow! I definitely wasn't expecting this! I've had a lot of run ins with polygamists while shopping in St. George. Thank you for sharing your story. I learned a lot!
Jeff warrens was charged with horrific sex abuse, rape, marriage to more than 50 woman including a 12 year old little girl. You were lucky to get out April. Sad you still have family, sisters that are still living there
Just for future reference, when you are talking about things that are alien to most people, it might help to explain what it is you are talking about. It makes sense to you because you've known it all your life but for most people we have no clue. You are throwing words around that are confined to LDS, and most people aren't LDS. Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing!! You are brave to open yourself in a vulnerable way. This will help educate us to be understanding and helpful to those who are caught in this “trap” of polygamy.
i understand why people are confused why she converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A church that has the same foundation of the FLDS church. But just because someone starts their own church because the old one doesn’t support what isn’t right, and that person wants to continue doing that wrong thing. That doesn’t mean the leaders have the same intentions or two churches have the same teachings. I believe that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true because it uses both the bible and book of mormon, because of its teachings, the way it gives me comfort, and they way it’s completely centered on Christ. I respect everyone’s beliefs❤️ I just that it would be cool to share mine. Have an awesome day
If a church puts limitation s on you, tells you what you can and cannot do, or say that you have to be recommended for certain activities etc. That is not a Church it is a cult. No one not even so called prophets have the right to judge.
Wouldn’t that make every church a cult?..
They aren't limitations, they are recommendations. And like with any recommendation you have the ability to do or not to do the suggested activity.
@@Angelina-sn1pz yup, and the military, and the government, TSA, any police force, some UA-camrs, many social media sites, even Universities can all be defined as cults. It's a weak argument to bash any religion.
@@Hopeepink it doesnt say cafeine it says coffee and tea and alcohol all which harm your body .. chocolate has caffeine and i eat that n i am a mormon
@@Angelina-sn1pz No it would not. If you go to a church that does that, you need to run out of the doors . When Jesus died on the cross for are sins he ended the law. We will never be perfect people EVER!!!!!. But we also are not bound by any law or rules. There is one way to heaven, Its not eating or drinking certain foods or beverages. Its not wearing certain clothes ect... It is to give your heart to Jesus Christ. He is the only way. Nothing you do on this earth will get you to heaven.
Just came across this and it’s interesting in that I felt this way about some of my experiences in Catholic school in the 60’s. I remember being fearful of some of my teachers and told what I couldn’t watch on T.V. and the movies. Fortunately, my mother was like April’s and was more about kindness and common sense. Thank goodness for our mothers! 🥰
I’m baffled!!! I’m also former FLDS and I’ve been watching your channel for over a year. Had no idea you were from there!😮
My parents also divorced, because the church told them to. So glad you’re out of that. Not the ideal lifestyle to raise kids in.
I think it’s really important you emphasized that they were generally really good people led astray. That’s wonderful that you don’t feel the hate towards them all that you love them and just recognize their current situation.
Brittany Nesbitt since love is not something you turn on and off with a switch. I can’t looks with hate upon the people I grew up with and love. All I can do is share what I know with them and gently encourage them to change. Hate is always the devils way. God loves them too. Just like the prodigal son those that are lost bring much joy to God when they come to Him regardless of where they have been.
Growing up in Massachusetts, I learned about Warren Jeffs in one of my high school classes. It's crazy to hear about it from someone who lived through it
April and Davey are amazing .. there both incredible human beings and I feel so close to them as they are so inspirational and they are a blessing to my life and I know thousands of others
@@thewonderlop I read her book and it was absolutely amazing...I highly recommend it!!!
@@thewonderlop I totally agree with you
27:30: Love and accept everyone - even homosexuals. The facts that this is preceived as an achievement suggests that the LDS church has a way to go with regard to love and tolerance.
I appreciate the honest and thoughtful video. I think you found a home in the LDS church because you fit into a mold of the acceptable member. But what happens to people who don't fit that mold? In my experience, they either spend a lifetime trying to change or they leave the church and are seperated from family and community.
I find it so interesting that your experience with FLDS seems to be quite positive. Did you not go to school or church with any of the children and families that were abused, poorly educated, etc like we see "escaping" FLDS? How did your family avoid any of the traditional stories we hear from ex-FLDS members in interviews, books, and court testimony?
Gia Barrone There are different off shoots of FLDS. Not all of them are like Warren Jeffs. Her experience might be determined on what off shoot of FLDS she was.
My opinion is from having had enough experience with the people to know them personally and having the Holy Spirit help me know who and what was right. I have many wonderful friends that live there and frankly you can’t judge them all the same. It’s sad when they give their trust over to a man and follow him and don’t have a relationship with God himself. That relationship with God is how the Holy Spirit tells you how to feel about it. The world looks at them all as crazy weirdos because of what they hear on the news. I look at them as people that need love and guidance to establish their own relationship with The Holy Spirit so they can detect when they are being led astray. I can’t turn my back on them because they need love coming from outside their community to prove the rest of the world is not out to kill or hunt them. Which is what they have been taught by the Jeffs group. Last time I visited it is good to see how they are growing and learning to function.
She mentioned that Warren never tried anything with her and that a lot of that stuff really started happening after Warren Jeff’s was made the next prophet. At least that is what I understood her to say.
Tessa Acree actually everyone thinks abuse was rampant because of what is in the books and on the news. The abuse is not the rule but the exception. There are thousands of families that did not have any abuse. Because they have been so shy of the outside world , what the outside world hears is what they think is the norm in all of the household. But it isn’t.
this family still lives in a cult
Wow, just watched the podcast. April's story is so interesting. Much respect for April. Hurray for her Mom that she led her life and not let others. April is a star. Love her. She should be so proud of the life she as created for herself and her family.
I feel the same about her.. and Davey.. but I do really love her and their family.. good ppl, loving , caring , fun parents🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️😍😍😍
I am extremely proud of April and Davey. I believe with all my heart that they were made for each other by God’s design. I am so grateful for how they teach and raise their children.
I appreciate your bravery to share “your” story as I too have very similar feelings and emotions regarding this complex topic. I have so many good memories going to school with you and I still consider you a beautiful friend 😊 I’m so happy you found a life that supports you and a husband that loves you. Congratulations on the new baby boy Franke. ( he’s adorable) I’d love to reconnect and share our childhood/school memories sometime if you are interested.
I would love to see this!
So how did you meet your husband? And tell us more about your mom and your siblings
The fact that you can’t accept that it’s actually a cult and you’re still a part of it says a lot
I was caught as a teen reading the Book of Mormon and my grandma told me that they were not a church I needed to go to. I didn’t know why. I was raised southern baptist and I couldn’t connect. I met a friend who went to seminary every morning before school and I snuck out and went. I am now 29 with two girls and I get why my grandma was protective. I think she thought I wanted to be apart of the FLDS and she knew that wasn’t a path I should go down.
Are you a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints as i am
Anthony Nettleton no I am not but it is something that I think of often. I spent my teens going to church with a friend and seminar. I loved going. I just don’t know anyone now so it is hard to go when you feel awkward and out of place
@@amandanicole7955 i think reaching out to the missionarys in your area would be good and ask them if they voukd bring members with them to teach lessons with u as then you build friendships up and that will help you feel comfortable ..
Anthony Nettleton it’s hard for me to allow people in my private space. I have children and it takes a lot of trust to bring strangers in your home. Hopefully you understand what I’m saying.
@@amandanicole7955 yeah i understand which is one of the reasons why it doesnt have to be at home maybe takeaway or something
I'm not religious but this was an interesting podcast.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and hearing all this for the first time. I have to say that I commend you that you don’t actually hate on people but you didn’t love all that went on. You stressed about how we’re to love our neighbor. It actually is not hard to believe that there are the crazy things out there that happen and you feel sad for people who just don’t know the truth or are fearful for anything. Your parents are so amazing. I’m sure it’s hard having family split like that. I go thru family disowning me and it doesn’t even have a single thing to do with the church. At all. I forgive and I still love. I am so glad you were able to decipher the difference. Having the gift of discernment is an incredible thing. Thank you for sharing this. You have a truly amazing family.
Oh my... I was not expecting this. Your story is really moving. I'm sat here with tears in my eye's. I am not a Mormon but I do have a faith and belief in God. I am astounded that you are able to look back and find so many positives but then again I'm not as you are a positive and happy person in your blogs. I am glad you found the truth that gives your life purpose and I am thankful you had a Mam who didn't let the system drag her under. She is obviously a strong woman.
Thank you for sharing your story. X
I remember going to a Mormon church with a friend of mine. I was so confused why there were young teenagers “preaching” to the adults. We (younger group) were sent to another room to listen to a guy on tape (for a long time).
I have been to many different churches and religious schools...the Mormon church is just not for me.
I don’t care what church anyone goes too, I just believe in respect, kindness, and healthy views.
The book of mormons crazy. Stick to the kjv bible.
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints use the KJV Bible in conjunction with the Book of Mormon.
Tonya your comment sounds NOTHING like our church. Are you sure it was a Mormon church??? I don’t understand why you say that there were young teenagers “preaching” to the adults??? I have been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for 48 years, and I have never once experienced anything like you are describing. I think you may be confused? I know that if you really wanted to know more about our religion, so that you would really understand what we are all about, you should pick up a Book of Mormon and read it, ponder about what you are reading and ask our Father in Heaven if these things are true, His spirit will bare witness to you that it is true. I know with all my heart and without a shadow of a doubt that it is true. It is another testament of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
That doesn’t sound anything like The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints. I’ve only been in for 4 years but investigated for 2 years before being baptized. I’ve never seen or experienced anything like what you described.
Jordy Marek Right? I’m wondering if she went to some other church because this is absolutely NOTHING like The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Thanks for talking about this, I can tell it isn’t easy for you to talk about it April but I am grateful you bravely shared.
April thank you so much for sharing and thank you for being so respectful to all the people you spoke of. Your Mum is truly a strong lady. I have watched you for years from the UK and literally had no idea. I suppose it’s like all religions. There are good groups who behave in what we’d consider a moral and correct way and those who become evangelical and fanatical and give others somewhat associated a bad name. It’s incredible that there is not more legal protection and support for those ‘trapped’ in that FLDS cult / church. God bless them all. There are charities like Holding Out Help who try and support those escaping but what a tough call for them.
This is so interesting. Funny the timing as I have been watching the tv show 'Escaping Polygamy'. I would love to hear more!
it's a very good and interesting show I used to watch it what channel does it come on and it what times and are you Eastern western or Central or Mountain Time
I actually had to buy what little iTunes had (Season 2 and part of Season 3) as I live in Switzerland
@deelewis I completely agree!
Hahahah me too
Me too and I always thought April had the same accent as them!
This is very interesting. What I don't understand, and I don't mean any offense by this, but I don't see how you could be so complacent in the LDS church given the shared history the churches have. I can see maybe because it's the closest to what you always knew and had a more comforting and loving feel, but I think I would be distrusting of all of it after discovering everything I'd been taught was based on someone else's lie /:
McKenzie Gable exactly, once you have gone through those lies, I don’t understand how you still feel like supporting other church
McKenzie Gable great question. The only way to tell the difference is listening to the promptings of the Holy Ghost.
Davey Orgill lmao
Interesting how you say that but the LDS church is very careful about making sure they are not like the FLDS churches. The truth is still the truth and just because someone goes astray and makes a cult doesn’t mean that the truth is void.
I believe it's because that's what makes lies effective. Take a truth and warp it to suit your needs. Politicians do it all the time. But the truth can still be there. Ultimately each person has to find what feels right for them. I rejected all organized religions and follow my own spiritual promptings. But I have seen some people completely turn their lives around because of the love and community they found at churches. Just depends on you.
Wow how fun to listen to and yes I remember the Mormon ad with the cockroach on the ice cream and who knew that would make such an impact LOL I loved hearing the stories and can’t wait to hear the rest of the story
I moved from Wisconsin to Saint George, UT about 3 years ago and I didn’t know anything about the FLDS until I moved here and I find it so interesting! I’ve been watching you guys for a while and had no clue that April grew up this way, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing!
Mind blown 🤯. I’m sorry you had to see Warren Jeffs daily.
yes as he molested his own daughter from a very young age
All of a sudden my memory of watching Escaping Polygamy. Where those are also from Utah.
I love that movie
Yes
They are from Utah but they are Kingstons not FLDS.
Jen Foster they helped multiple groups including FLDS
Omg I watch that
Definitely shocked! I never would've seen that one coming. I knew you were a convert, but had no clue what religion you'd come from. What a blessing that you have the gift of discernment to be able to pick apart which parts were truth and which ones weren't.
I'll never forget talking with a woman years ago and she mentioned that she's one of 25 kids. I said, "Whoa! How'd that happen?" I expected her to say that a bunch of them were step-siblings or something. But she just matter-of-factly said, "polygamy." 😯 I asked more questions and she said that her mom married her dad and then her mom's sister married her dad as well and between the two wives there were 25 kids.
And I thought I came from a big family because my mom had 11 kids! Throw in half-siblings and steps and we're up to 20. That's crazy, even to me! No wonder my children don't want to do family history on my side... 🤣
God bless your mother's strength.... this story really made me appreciate the mother your mom has really been.... and I see the similarities in how you parent as well.... great job women!
You’re super strong and brave. Your Mom... oh my gosh... what could of happened. Respect to all of you. Thank you for sharing. Everyone has something in their past or life, not everyone isn’t brave enough to share with others to educate. Thank you. 💜
Thank you for sharing. There is a bravery in standing up for what is right and standing against what is morally wrong! I have a parallel, but, with the Catholic church for which I was sexualy abused in as a female child. The bad preyed upon what they thought were the obedient. I no longer practice this faith, and 7 years ago found a non denominational church that is not fear based, not fundamental and we follow the Gospel through the eyes of a loving God, His Son and the Holy Spirit. Took me 30 years to not hide what happened to me----April you and I are blessed because this journey molded us to be who we are!
One of the most interesting podcast I’ve heard! Thanks April!
You’re such a positive person April. Thank you for sharing your story.
Did the little knot in Davey’s headphone cord make anyone cringe. I wanted to untie it sooo baddddd.👀
I’m not at all religious but find these discussions fascinating. Thanks for sharing!!
But your still a part of the religion with the same foundation🤔
Andrea Overman exactly. It’s still false teaching. A religion made from MAN! Not God!
The Bible is the only true word of God! If any man teach anything other than what's in the holy Bible, then he is a false prophet.
3 krazy kids We do teach about the Bible.
@@jennalynstyler1650 putting the book of Mormon before the Bible is where it's wrong. The only book that gives us the way to heaven is God's word not man's word. There are to many things in the book of Mormon that contradict God's word, and it was written by a man, not the holy spirit.
@@rynkara04 The Hebrew Bible and The New Testament were also just written by ordinary men as were all of the holy books from the thousands of different religions. It amazes me that people have no problem seeing through the truth claims made by other people's religions but seem unable to apply that same logic when it comes to assessing their own beliefs. I personally don't care what other people choose to believe in their own home just as long as those beliefs don't affect government decisions which then affect everyone. I'm pleased April came out of her FLDS childhood O.K. and went on to have a normal unrestricted life and become a wonderful mother.
I’m waiting on the braided hair picture!!
I live about 40 minutes from Colorado city and see polygamist frequently at stores and around town. They typically keep to themselves but on a few occasions I’ve had some of the women smile and even start small talk. I’m sure that’s such a tough situation. Thanks for sharing your story! I’m excited to hear about your conversion
The camera angle on this is annoying
booqueen5537 it’s a podcast lol ur just supposed to listen but I agree
I wish so much that this family and other Mormon families that are on this platform and are so popular would be open to the true Gospel. They seem so kind and loving yet under the hold of their wards and following a sad path of Mormonism in secret. I am not surprised April still is involved in Mormonism. Following Jesus isn’t shrouded in secrecy and it certainly isn’t based on what we do as followers. It’s everything that Jesus did for us and all we have to do is accept.
And to continue, pastors and priests aren’t prophets. Does God use them to lead and teach? Yes, but they aren’t given a special authority to tell their church people something that God wouldn’t tell them himself. We have Gods Word the Bible to show us how to live. If you have a relationship with Jesus, a “prophet” doesn’t tell you what God wants you to do. You seek God and He will tell you, He will lead you. Ugh, all of this is heartbreaking, for people who are so kind and loving, to be led so astray :(
Smashing Roses We have a prophet to guide us in these latter days. We believe that he is inspired and receives revelation for the church of Jesus Christ, because it’s not the prophet’s church. We believe that he helps guide us especially with big changes that happens in today’s world. Though the prophet doesn’t tell us that we have to do something because it’s up to us to make that choice. Though like you said if we have a relationship with Jesus he will guide us and tell us what we need to do. That’s where personal revelation comes in, because the prophet can’t tell each family or person what they must do. We are all in charge of our own spiritual growth and we can ask for inspiration from our Heavenly Father to help guide us as individuals. Though you can’t just ask without putting in the effort to find the answer to your question. One has to pray and read the scriptures and act in faith. Also I’m so sorry for this long essay!! 😂
Niza Valenzuela my point is that your prophet isn’t a god or god-like. I believe he can lead and teach, but not have a superior authority. That’s the impression I’ve been given most times. I would say the same with the the Pope and priests in Catholic Churches.I do see we agree on faith and seeking Gods word the Bible in all cases. Just very curious about the secrecy and use of the Book of Mormon when we already have the Bible that we know is inspired from God directly. So many questions! Its all very interesting!
Smashing Roses that’s the thing we know and we don’t think that he is a god. We believe that he is inspired of god to help Jesus’s church. Though all the knowledge that we have of god and Jesus we have to get that on our own. And I also see the similarities in our faith especially with what’s in the Bible. And if you want to know more about the Book of Mormon and about it’s similarities to the Bible I would be happy to tell you and help you understand!! Just so you’re not confused we do believe in the Bible and the Book of Mormon does not replace it like many people think. We believe the Book of Mormon to be another testament of Jesus Christ!! I agree that everything is very interesting!! If you have any questions just let me know!!
I linked something that I thought you might want to watch!!
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Dana V yup 😄
This was SO good!! I have LOVED listening to your podcasts and this one was just amazing. You are such an incredible person April actually you both are. I LOVED visiting with your mom and step dad at Alex Boyes concert event it was so fun it was like she was our friend. Myself and my mom just loved talking with her what an incredible lady! Thanks for sharing. I left ya 5 stars and a review ❤️❤️
thank you!!! glad you enjoyed it shalise!
“You are awesome at braiding hair” sorry but that’s funny
I had no idea!! I have read several books from people that grew up in that group. Scary stuff! So glad your experience wasn’t near as traumatic as others.
Also curious to know if you have a relationship with your Dad at all now, April.
OH MY GOD! She was in FLDS!!!!! I feel horrified for people like her and her parents being born into it. So So Sad! She is so lucky she got out
So, there were a lot of reasons I stayed with them at the time none of which had anything to do with me believing they were prophets. And Rulon did try to marry me off to someone who had several wives and I politely said I would pray about it and never spoke to him again. April’s dad is 6 years older than me and I did know him for a long time and I was not told I had to marry him I was given a choice. Most of the men that got multiple wives got them for sucking up to the so called prophet. I always felt creepy about Warren. Funny note both of Warrens wives he had at the time were converted by him when he went to the U of U. My father always told me that the things Satan has the most power over people with are 99% truth and 1% lie which makes it all a lie. Love you April. I knew too much about their lies to fall for it. I give God all the credit for the financial help they gave us because you should always thank God for everything He provides even if He sends the devil to deliver it.
Gramabair Hannah. You are incredible! We loved talking to you at Alex Boyes Concert a while back this story is incredible you have overcome SO much and this was just in a small amount- you should do a podcast I would listen!! Also, one of Warren Jeffs wives lives by my mom her name is: Sherry thanks for posting this comment to provide some more info
Gramabair Hannah. I would love to hear you tell your part, maybe you can join April and Davie.
Are you April’s mom by chance
@@staceykellett7147 yes she is
Gramabair Hannah. I am so interested in your experience. Your family seems to have been a very different story compared to most in FLDS. Do you know why you and your daughters did not suffer the same fate as all the young women (and men too) that we see in court cases, documentaries and interviews? Do most under Jeffs just comply out of fear and you simply refused?
The gospel topic essays on the LDS church's official website do a great job of admitting and explaining that Joseph Smith had wives as young as 14 for anyone interested. Wives his first wife didn't know about, wives that were already married to other men etc... Warren Jeffs was basically the modern day Joseph Smith.
Tiffany Daniel yep yep yep. She got,out of a cult and right into another one 🙄
Exactly what I was thinking... from one cult to another [face palm]. Each to their own I guess.
You said Warren Jeffs married people off. That's not the only thing he did. I'm glad he's where he's at
So glad i grew up in a real church who only taught the truth
Wow, thanks for sharing! Over the last couple of months I've listened to 4 books written by 4 women (one of which was a daughter of Warren Jeffs) who were raised in the FLDS church and have now escaped. It's incredible what happens in that community. They all said the same thing about the people... that they are really good people. You mentioned your 5th grade teacher; it could have been Rebecca (Becky) Wall. She was married to Rulon Jeffs and began teaching right after she graduated. She wrote "The Witness Who Wore Red".
might have to read those! thanks!
Callie Robinson would love the names of the books so I can read them. I read the one by Carolyn Jessore and the sequel. Amazing books.
The 4 books I've read so far:
Escape by Carolyn Jessop
The Witness Wore Red by Rebecca Musser
Stolen Innocence by Elissa Wall(Rebecca Musser's sister)
Breaking Free by Rachel Jeffs(Warren's daughter)
Thx
My grandmother grew up in a Baptist cult that was located in Arkansas. I’ve asked my mom about that cult sometimes (who did not grow up in the cult), and she said that her and her sisters lived in shacks, had nothing, and were brainwashed to no end. It honestly led her up to having some PTSD and she never stepped in a church again, and I honestly can’t blame her for that.
I just want to say thank you April for your honesty and transparency on your life. I am not in the faith but I have studied religion in college. You are an amazing mom and often look up to you.
I love you April, so much more after hearing your story. It’s incredible how God uses our testimonies to grow and change us. I could tell after us meeting that your accent sounded like you were from that area of Utah! I’m so proud of you for sharing your story. Love you guys!!!
Thank you for sharing your story April. I know a lot of people are focusing on the negative and that's not fair to you. It takes a brave person to share their personal story so openly to the world. Some people are obviously ungrateful and dont understand what it takes to do what you've done. Thank you. Truly. You've opened my eyes and perspective to polyamory.
These podcast are good but can I suggest you do more of an interview style. Davey asking the questions or visa versa.
I’m not from a Mormon family. I grew up with very few Mormon’s around me at all. I went to a very controlling catholic school who used to teach that LGBTQ were just “attention seeking”. I remember the day I decided to research other religions. I was about 12 I looked into Mormonism and discovered the FLDS, looked and found similar situations in many other faiths also and it really made me want to work in human rights. It resonated with me. I no where near had the same childhood or anything quite like those growing up there my school wasn’t a cult. However I do understand how brainwashing can impact in your life they did control us quite closely with a lot of things. It’s very interesting to hear different peoples stories from situations like these. New motivations to continue helping others.
April, you have such a beautiful, kind heart. God truly has blessed you with a beautiful family❤️, and what a blessing to have the discernment God has given you🙏🏻
Warren Jeff's brother Seth has been building a large structure on 40 acres in a secluded area in northern MN
This makes sense as the flds obviously needed to get more land as land they had as been taken from them .. I literally feel sorry for members of the flds as there so brain washed
I never knew you came from the FLDS church. That is crazy and a little scary.
Aurora Flores She said around the time they moved in that house that she wasn’t a Morman until meeting Dave so she couldn’t be as Polygamists ARE Mormans❗️❗️ Her family was a Polygamist Morman no matter what she said. Odd that Dave married her but then he’s different and Im being kind.
Wow. This is fascinating. We live in Bluffdale and have many polygamist friends. We are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ironically we lived in your same West Jordan neighborhood from 2000-2012. :D Love you and your candor. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you April for sharing your story. God bless you and your dear family.
The guy looks like he is on the verge of yawning the whole time. Plus looking at his watch...
Lisa Ellis well he has heard this story probably 100 times before 😂
extremely interesting, thank you for sharing April, I am glad you and your family were ok and to hear you were able to get out due do your Mom's strength :) As a Christian, I am always so intrigued by mormon culture and how people get into it, i can see how it's something that is very ingrained into you as a young one and then you don't veer from it as you get older. Much to learn, I am trying :)
April you should do an audiobook!!!!
I spent time in a bizarre church with polygamist beliefs and yes they did indeed have their own school, my family had been homeschooled for years and we were looked down on even though my brother entered college right after age 16, they said good so as they could compare our education even though the school board did by law. They made us write many papers though. My sister and brother are having a difficult time due to their attitude on marriage...and my parents got divorced and we were told none of us can know true love but I know God's love.
I’m from the uk but recently visited Utah and we were in a supermarket somewhere in the middle of Utah we were just driving through and we saw members of the flds church i recognised them from the clothes and I was shocked a very different culture.
Davey wakey wakey.... hey u yawning I see those eyes struggling to stay open 🙊🙊 😹😹😹April thanks for sharing ♥️
Tara M yeah poor guy ....
The women of the FLDS, from what I have read, are extremely undervalued. I have heard a lot of positive stories of women leaving the FLDS, the Order, the Kingston Clan, and others. They are so brave, and yes, they are kind people. If you haven’t read Rachel Jeffs’ book, I recommend it. She really gives a personal and intimate look of how it felt to grow up FLDS.
why is it, that EVERY utah family vloggers are apart of the “jesus christ of ladder day saints”?
It's called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 😀 And I don't know why so many Utah vloggers are members. There are a lot of members of the church in Utah, but it's less than 50% statewide.
History. Mormons were discriminated against and pushed west. They settled in Utah and continue to live there today.
Brooke Baker oh i definitely got the name wrong lol. but oh okay!
Mikhaila Schulz ohh okay! thanks i just always think it’s funny how i start watching all these family vloggers and they are all apart of the same religion! i haven’t watched a utah family that isn’t apart of it! thank you for the response!
@kristy plus three Wow. UA-cam is a legitimate job. It's work, it's full time. We love vlogging because we love to share our lives with others to connect and inspire and share the good and difficult parts of family life. Anyone can vlog. I'm not sure why so many of us choose this path. But to suggest it's selling our children and that it isn't a legitimate job? That's just unfair and I wonder where that attitude comes from. I love people and love to connect with people. My kids love UA-cam and they are the ones who asked me to start vlogging. UA-cam is so hard. To have someone belittle so casually is shocking to me.
Thanks for sharing..... your Mum sounds like an amazing woman xx
Oh wow. Never would have guessed April grew up flds
Thank you for captioning this! This means so much!
As a non religious person, I found this very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
I have been a follower since you were building the house and living with the Larson's and it was Baby ENDER!! Thank you so much for sharing this part of your story with us! Very interesting!! ❤
So happy you feel comfortable to tell us your story.
Ight did this throw anyone else off😂😂
My hope is that your kids get a choice in what they want to believe and not be brainwashed by parents of their decisions. Kids should have a right to make their own choice in their spiritual beliefs and not to be made to feel guilty, or fearful, that they don't believe as mom and dad do.
Im a Christian Catholic who do not go to the church. I found all this story so interesting because you arectalking 1990 and it's crazy that something like that happened. I follow I lit of Mormons I. UA-cam and I have learn from all of you and are so happy and respectful that I admire your choices. I'm lucky to have found you you are so cheerfully and Davey is so funny and the love you have for each other and your kids.
Honestly loved this so much ! Thanks for sharing a bit about your life !!
I am kinda sad that after seeing the lies of the FLDS you became a Mormon. The FLDS was rooted in Mormonism. Joseph Smith believed in polygamy. The Mormon church believes that Joseph Smith was a true prophet. I hope one day you see and discern the errors of the Mormon church. I really like hearing your story. Blessings.
Hmmm, my thoughts exactly.... from one cult to another.
My husband joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints two months after we were married. Yippeeeeeee 🧡❤💜💚💙💛
Been watching since "April's Life" and had absolutely no idea this was April's upbringing. So many things are making more sense now! You're a beautiful family and have been a great example. Loved learning more through this podcast. Much love from this Latter-day Saint member in Australia. Xo
Wow love you guys so much! I am ex catholic and am now a plain mennonite. I wear a cape dress and head covering. It is my choice. Yes flds can look mennonite or amish. Lol I was once mistaken for flds and had to explain we are not polygamous. God bless you
im very confused what about 8 passengers bc they go to they church too and their kids go to a private school and they live in the mountains and ruby says tht she wants to go to the "temple" to go talk to the "prophet"
Kennie Edits it’s different, 8 passengers are the same as April and davey, part of the lds church. Idk I don’t understand too much either, don’t know of any where I live in Canada, sure there’s a few here and there
So the FLDS is the polygamist version of LDS. THE 8 passagers are part of the normal LDS. LDS church do have temples scattered around the world. As well as a prophet. I am an inactive LDS. So I know the concepts. Since the church split between the polygamist activists and the non. The fundamentalists went a different way with their faith and changed some of the ideas. Whole LDS has some different beliefs. The are basically the same. It’s mainly the polygamy that sets them apart
Ruby probably wants to wash and rub Nelson’s feet. That might be the gist of it.
Thank you sharing your story April.
It was very interesting.
I do also like watch the vlog.
I just wish I knew where to comment.
I hope you get answers soon about EB leg.
How would you feel if one of your kids wanted to marry more then one wife or husband?
"The very best lies are the ones based on truth".....
In the Beginning was the Word (Jesus) and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning! John 1:1
Jesus didnt work his way to God-hood, he was always God.
It is by GRACE you have been saved, through faith, and it's not of yourself it is a GIFT of God, NOT by works so that no one can boast.
You are saved by grace, without conditions, Grace is a Gift from God. The church says that you are saved by grace "after all you can do" Salvation becomes a You decision, not a gift freely given.
Megan Danielle it's really sad to see such kind and amazing people blind to the truth :(
aren’t the LDS and FLDS church beliefs not much different though?
They're similar because of the basic beliefs but the flds are way more extreme. There are a lot of differences.
not at all, they are very different. They have the same very minimum basic fundamental beliefs... but FLDS is soooo extreme.
Erin Clinton ya that’s all i meant though, the beliefs. like they both read out of the book of mormon, not the bible
emily boyd I don’t know if the FLDS use the Bible or not but LDS use The Book of Mormon and The Bible.
VERY different
Just downloaded to listen to this on my way to work. I have been so interested in the polygamist history lately.....I've read several autobiographies so far! The subject is mind blowing to me and at the same time very sad.
LifeOfCandice have you seen the documentaries on Tom Green?
baby5968 The Tom Green docs were fascinating, and horrifying. That reveal where the middle aged father was courting his teenage son's girlfriend was documentary genius.
I’m new here and just wondering how he has millions of subscribers when his highest viewed video has under 100,000 views?
Rachel they have a family vlog, my guess is many are from there.
This used to be their old kids / superhero channel.
Sherry Thompson oh ok thanks!
I’ve been watching a lot of polygamy videos as it’s the FLDS and The Order and what not are all a new concept to me, so this is right up my alley, I never would have guessed April! And thank you for sharing your story!
Okay this was so interesting, I had no idea!!
This was so interesting, thanks for sharing your story. I have studied and heard about Warren Jeffs so it is interesting to hear someone who went through it. I'm glad that you have Davey and a happy family now! ♥️
Wow! I definitely wasn't expecting this! I've had a lot of run ins with polygamists while shopping in St. George. Thank you for sharing your story. I learned a lot!
Hi I have been around polygamist families and I remember them saying that their mom’s weren’t allowed to work
I came for the thumbnail and stayed for the tea
Jeff warrens was charged with horrific sex abuse, rape, marriage to more than 50 woman including a 12 year old little girl. You were lucky to get out April. Sad you still have family, sisters that are still living there
Just for future reference, when you are talking about things that are alien to most people, it might help to explain what it is you are talking about. It makes sense to you because you've known it all your life but for most people we have no clue. You are throwing words around that are confined to LDS, and most people aren't LDS. Hope this helps.
So interesting. Thanks for sharing April xx
Wow. Very interesting podcast! Thank you so much for being so open. I really enjoy this kind of stuff, even tho I’m not religious
Thank you for sharing!! You are brave to open yourself in a vulnerable way. This will help educate us to be understanding and helpful to those who are caught in this “trap” of polygamy.
i understand why people are confused why she converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A church that has the same foundation of the FLDS church. But just because someone starts their own church because the old one doesn’t support what isn’t right, and that person wants to continue doing that wrong thing. That doesn’t mean the leaders have the same intentions or two churches have the same teachings. I believe that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true because it uses both the bible and book of mormon, because of its teachings, the way it gives me comfort, and they way it’s completely centered on Christ. I respect everyone’s beliefs❤️ I just that it would be cool to share mine. Have an awesome day
This is so interesting and just crazy at the same time. I'm so glad your family got out of the FLDS.
I think you are very brave to tell your story on social media. I enjoy your videos and podcasts. Thank you for sharing.