One of my favorite videos to shoot so far! What do I need to see the next time I’m in Utah?
@evanv48022 жыл бұрын
Hello my name is Evan and I have been born into the church and have been involved every since and I will shortly be leaving my mission call in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I just first want to say I love the respect you give our religion and the openness to learn even if you may not believe in the same things. And while watching I wanted to give more information about things and I hope I can help. First of all missionary’s are allowed to video call there families on a weekly basis and this is a pretty new thing too. And the age to serve as a male is from 18-26 and is two years long. And for females the can start serving at the age of 19 and will serve for 18 months. Also with me being from the Dallas Texas area we have many wards and branches and it’s not only Utah with many wards. Also recently based on church census we have more church members outside of the United States then in the United States. Also a great movie about the pioneers is call the 17 miracles. And when it comes to things we do not drink you can find what we drink and don’t drink in the word of wisdom which was revelation from Joseph smith and can be found in another book of scripture called the doctrine and covenants. If you need any help on any explanation just ask. Once again thank you for all the respect you give and all the love too.
@vandencs12 жыл бұрын
Go up to Logan and check out the Logan temple, you could also go to the MTC in Provo and check out BYU
@weirdlanguageguy2 жыл бұрын
Not in Utah, but a video reacting to Missouri-based Latter Day Saint denominations would be amazing
@peeupgaming99762 жыл бұрын
The Bishop Store House and Logan, Utah where I was born, and Prophet Brigham Young's grave site in Salt Lake City near Temple Square and the rest of The Prophets' grave sites in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
@bluedreams5172 жыл бұрын
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but there should be some upcoming temple open houses in UT. Open houses are the one time that LDS temples are open to the public for guided tours of the building. This happens before it is dedicated and rarely happens again unless there will be a period of major renovation (like what you're seeing with the SLC temple). I'm not sure exactly when the next one will be, but I know the saratoga springs temple is estimated to be completed late 2022. Usually and open house will start soon after completion.
@toreycardwell29422 жыл бұрын
The respect shown by this pastor is incredible. As a member I really appreciate his honest and respectful video. I will strive to be just as respectful towards other religions as well.
@Kunta19262 жыл бұрын
Now if only the Mormon church could be so honest.
@disruptor69972 жыл бұрын
The pastor showed a level of respect that you obviously don’t have.
@dennisowen37172 жыл бұрын
I totally disagree. The Disrespect this Pastor continues to show is in his reference to Mormonism. That is insulting and we're fed up with it. We are not a BOOK!!!!!!.. Your ignorance to that fact is exactly why the Church is continually called the Mormon Church or Mormon's. It will only change when members like you stop allowing the insulting references.
@lylejessee84372 жыл бұрын
@@Kunta1926 so honest about....
@macpharlan67382 жыл бұрын
@@dennisowen3717 get over yourself. I loved being referenced as lds Christians, many Christians won’t lump us in with our Savior Instead of focusing on our proper name that even our own members struggle with, focus on the good
@Agate_Island2 жыл бұрын
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I just wanted to say thank you for your video. So many times I come across something like this and the message is only meant to mock and belittle our faith and your video was truly respectful, honest and even kind. Thank you, can’t even begin to express my appreciation for your work on this. I served my mission in the Bible Belt and have a deep appreciation for other Christian religions, I have attended evangelical meetings, Catholic Mass, I’ve been to a Baptist tent revival and even attended a Jehovahs Witness meeting at a Kingdom Hall and a worship service with a televangelist in Ohio. My wife has a non denomination bible study here in Utah where neighbors of the LDS faith and evangelical faiths study together every week. I certainly recognize that we have beliefs that are different, some even a little strange to the casual observer but what I’ve learned and truly believe is that those of us with faith have FAR more in common than I think many of us realize. In a world that seems increasingly confused and lost the Christian faith communities and people of all faith for that matter have answers that can bring peace and happiness . Glad I found your video here tonight, I’ve liked and subscribed and look forward to following more of your content moving forward. Thank you!
@Audrey-km9in Жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly. I am a Christian who teaches comparative religions in the “Mormon Corridor” - Lehi to Rexburg? I so appreciate the respect and genuine interest in the LDS sights in SLC. Well done!
@createart8032 Жыл бұрын
Um no,.sorry but the Mormons are clearly whack.. it's a cult.
@Thevoiceinthewilderness2013 Жыл бұрын
This guy is no pastor, he's a Mormon tying to get people to join his Mormon church. Every single video he has is about the Mormons.
@nichegames9590 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I've lived in Utah my whole life. While I no longer consider myself a Mormon, I think most of us are just people trying to do our best. Nice video.
@tony1685 Жыл бұрын
am curious, friend - why doesn't this church keep Exodus 20:8-11 ?? rather it bows to the papacy and pretends the 1st day is Holy - though Scripture proves otherwise.
@briangasser7631 Жыл бұрын
Dude, in a world filled with division you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for promoting Christian brotherhood!
@JackRyanMurphy2 жыл бұрын
Loving the content. I'm a Christian who's also very interested in building relationship and in-roads with Latter Day Saints, so these videos have been very helpful in my research of the history of the religion. Keep up the great work.
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
I’m happy to answer questions any time 🙏🏽💟 God bless you.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
Jack, you and I can be best friends.
@karlshaner24532 жыл бұрын
We are happy to read your scriptures. If you are serious then please take the time to read all of ours, which includes yours. The guy in the video is not doing "great work". His other videos not only declare he is hostile toward the church, but does not hesitate to mock God in the process.
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
jack secret passwirds shared newnameniah channel. He is video Temple
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 are you drunk?
@Rebky2 жыл бұрын
I confess to clicking on this with hesitation, I am very familiar with the content and have had more than one Pastor tell me I am not a Christian. You are AWESOME! You satisfy curiosity without a slight. Kinda want to shake your hand now! God Bless you Pastor Jeff, it is the reaching toward God that should unite us all as God's Children, that reaching provides opportunity to serve one another!! We need each other, especially now!❤
@tannerjenkins7692 Жыл бұрын
@@madogg152 Hello friend. I'm happy to see you've learned a little bit about our faith. We do follow Jesus Christ. Yes, we do believe they are distinct beings, but as it details in the Book of Mormon, they are 1 God. You might think of it as them being 1 god in purpose. Even if this is was not the case though, your views on the God head do not make you a Christian or not. Your discipleship and devotion to Christ, is what make you a Christian. We believe in Christ, we preach of Christ, we worship and will ever worship Him. Thank you
@GooberMonk Жыл бұрын
@@madogg152Hi! I looked up the definition of the word "Christian" in the Merriam Webster dictionary and it defines it as, "one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ". We love to profess our belief in Jesus Christ and His teachings, so I think it only right that we call ourselves Christians.
@jonnyhilljackson5788 Жыл бұрын
lds does not produce Christians yournPastor clearly knows more
@jonnyhilljackson5788 Жыл бұрын
i do not think you can be Christian if you accept Jesus brothers with Satan. No Christian allows that line anti Christian doctrine made up has no Biblical
@jsmith3427 Жыл бұрын
@@madogg152 I just converted to LDS two months ago, and a Christian is a person who believes that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world from the penalty of death. He was, and IS and will always be, the Son of God, the final sacrifice for sin. Anyone who believes that Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose again as the first fruit of eternal life, AND who follows His commands of charity and sacrifice, is a Christian. That's what Christ said, that's what Paul said, and that's what Peter, James and John said. Whereas evangelicals believe that grace alone saves you, and that works are not necessary, (I was an Evangelical), the Bible says, and the LDS believe, that even the demons believe, so belief in grace alone is devoid, and TRUE faith in the grace that saves us, MUST be followed up with works to prove your faith in Christ's grace is real, and not dead. That's scriptural: "Show me your faith without works, and by my works I will show you my faith."
@natishalovin6821 Жыл бұрын
I'm from Utah and not LDS, however I loved how this Pastor was so informative about what he experienced. Very respectful and just learns what he experiences. Pretty cool.
@jonnyhilljackson5788 Жыл бұрын
newnamenoah has endowment video uf you are interested in what Lds do
@FreeSpirit47 Жыл бұрын
Although I am no longer active in the LDS Church, when I was active, I had been in 12 different temples all over the world. I don't preach or proselytize; however, I give people who are not members or have received incorrect information, the truth. As much as I can speak of.
@2589rob2 жыл бұрын
I am LDS and am delighted in the way you portrayed our church
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
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@monyetgoblog7038 Жыл бұрын
Joe Smith at age 28 savagely helped himself to a 14 year old little girl. Brigham the racist said slavery was ordained by God
@barbaralefevre7375 Жыл бұрын
He portrayed it falsely.
@monyetgoblog7038 Жыл бұрын
@@nillaq Mormonism is an abusive cult. A global fraud. I grew up in that hell.
@richard_zeller Жыл бұрын
@@barbaralefevre7375 How so?
@themissionwithdanny2 жыл бұрын
Hey I am a seventh day adventist and I really like your videos. I think it is so important to build a frienship first instead of attacking another person right from the beginning. I love to build bridges. Thx for your content. God bless u
@truthbebold40092 жыл бұрын
I'm SDA convert. I agree but we need to take care that we don't downplay the message and the work that God gave us to do. Blessings
@themissionwithdanny2 жыл бұрын
@@truthbebold4009 Hey nice to meet you. I am personally sceptical about some doctrines of the sda church. I am still sda but unfortunatly I have met a lot of judgmental people. You can truly move and change people if u build a frienship with them. Often times we don't know the circumstances a person is in. In the end not a denomination saves someone but a true relationship with Jesus Christ. I agree with u that it is sometimes tricky to not downplay the true Jesus Christ and the gospel in the bible. It's definetly a challenge. Blessings
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@themissionwithdanny most SDA’s I have met treat their religion as a cult, sadly. Good people, but that is common in every religion. Many Christians struggle with this. In the LDS community, there are some that treat the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS as a cult too, though it is not meant to be that way. We’re all children of God sent to do great works that glorify Him and as long as we include the Lord in our journey and travels, we won’t be led astray. Making sure that we pray to the Lord in all things and follow Proverbs 3:5-6 and James 1:5-6 then it will all work out.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
And, let's face it, you've got an amazing name!
@rconger3842 жыл бұрын
@@DannyAGray I like how the sda's go around and get people to read the Bible.
@pamelafitzpatrick27172 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the respect you are giving to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 🙏 Greetings from a Saint from Wales, UK 🏴
@travishatch7174 Жыл бұрын
Greetings!
@JoshButtSr2 жыл бұрын
This is how we unite the nation and even the world. Positive and open curiosity. Seeking to be united where we are alike, and respectfully and sometimes even laughing together at the differences. I love this pastor and hope you keep making more content like this.
@craigtalbot607 Жыл бұрын
Can we get an A-MEN!!!!!!!!
@rogerchambers9575 Жыл бұрын
During the millennium those who are living the 10 commandments ( terrestrial law) will be living on the w earth. Those who are living a celestial law will not be alive on the earth during the millennium.
@Corn_Fed_Beef Жыл бұрын
Nah if you really wanted to unite the world the entire planet who believes in this nonsense would have to put all this ancient primitive superstition behind. All this religious mumbo-jumbo voodoo stick is one of the things that holds us back as a species along with commerce. And more people have died in the name of religion in any other cause out there. We have this incredible brain that we evolved with and all this religious mumbo jumbo is very limiting for this large Brain we have, so we limit ourselves and then we want gadgets and toys and games and dollars and shiny things and there's very little of the core humanity that's left in this species. On a small scale all it is is the worship of invisible non-existent sky fairies and the search for dollars and the things that dollars can buy, on a large scale it's just one big giant human comedy.
@JoshButtSr Жыл бұрын
Literal quotation of scripture without even knowing it. Alma 30:13-18 13 O ye that are bound down under a foolish and a vain hope, why do ye yoke yourselves with such foolish things? Why do ye look for a Christ? For no man can know of anything which is to come. 14 Behold, these things which ye call prophecies, which ye say are handed down by holy prophets, behold, they are foolish traditions of your fathers. 15 How do ye know of their surety? Behold, ye cannot know of things which ye do not see; therefore ye cannot know that there shall be a Christ. 16 Ye look forward and say that ye see a remission of your sins. But behold, it is the effect of a frenzied mind; and this derangement of your minds comes because of the traditions of your fathers, which lead you away into a belief of things which are not so. 17 And many more such things did he say unto them, telling them that there could be no atonement made for the sins of men, but every man fared in this life according to the management of the creature; therefore every man prospered according to his genius, and that every man conquered according to his strength; and whatsoever a man did was no crime. 18 And thus he did preach unto them, leading away the hearts of many, causing them to lift up their heads in their wickedness, yea, leading away many women, and also men, to commit whoredoms-telling them that when a man was dead, that was the end thereof.
@juliaklein91772 жыл бұрын
I've been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 50 years. THANK YOU for honestly searching out what we believe & sharing it in this video. This is the first one I've watched & plan on watching them all. It's a very rare thing for someone to "go to the source" when trying to learn what they can about others. Very well done. You're an amazing guy!
@chiefdigger5216 Жыл бұрын
I pray you will read these scriptures: 1 Timothy 2:5 Luke 16:16 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Acts 7:48-51 1John 5:7 Colossians1:15-16 Ephesians 2:8-10 Galatians 2:16-21 Romans 6:23 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Colossians 1:20-22 Colossians 2:13-14
@IamSnowbird Жыл бұрын
@@chiefdigger5216 Why?
@juliaklein9177 Жыл бұрын
@@chiefdigger5216 thank you for recommending those; read every one. Beautiful. God bless!
@micheleh38512 жыл бұрын
Hi Pastor Jeff! I just discovered your channel a couple of days ago and have been binge watching everything you've posted. Thank you for your curiosity instead of criticism and for being so respectful. You have a sincere, pure heart that all Christians, both LDS and non-LDS, would do well to emulate. I can't wait for your next post!
@smoothie73622 жыл бұрын
there’s so much division in our world right now that i think it’s really important for christians to come together despite their differences in their beliefs
@karlshaner24532 жыл бұрын
Sadly many of those Christians are going down paths one should not go. It is really sad to see scripture fulfilled in such ways.
@jordanlopez69472 жыл бұрын
Yes, but still will call out false doctrine.
@karlshaner24532 жыл бұрын
@@jordanlopez6947 Name it? Name the false doctrine for which you speak.
@jordanlopez69472 жыл бұрын
@@karlshaner2453 Depends if you are talking about LDS doctrine
@karlshaner24532 жыл бұрын
@@jordanlopez6947 Name the false doctrine...Just pick one if you wish.
@SaleSarajlija2 жыл бұрын
I did the same thing back in April. Flew down from Toronto, Canada to SLC, UT and acquainted myself with the LDS culture, the Temple Sq (The Church History Museum rocks, btw), visited my friends (former missionaries, all of whom are now either studying, working or are married), and had the most wonderful time. I LOOOVE Utah. I walked around all these same venues, too :)
@hackerj232 жыл бұрын
So impressed at the level of respect you pay to our religion. Even calling us “LDS Christians” probably causes you to catch some flak from your own fellow Christians, but it is very much appreciated. Love your videos so far!
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
Yes I am so happy to hear that. I am fine if people don’t want to lump us in with Protestant Christians, but we are LDS Christians. A Christian is someone who believes in Christ. It really settles the debate.
@rabbithole20152 жыл бұрын
@@zionmama150 I think the debate people have is what they believe about Jesus and who He is. Mainstream Christians and Lds have a different view of this. So yes I agree lds members believe in Jesus but is it a different belief?
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@rabbithole2015 yes and no? I mean we believe in the Godhead, that the Father Son and Holy Spirit are one but three separate bodies. Mainstream Christians believe that God can transform into three as needed, but I don’t hold this view because of what it says about the resurrection. Doctrines of resurrection only make sense in the LDS view in my opinion.
@rabbithole20152 жыл бұрын
@@zionmama150 not trying to be argumentive but I have not heard that explanation before about God transforming into 3 as needed. Admittedly I agree the trinity is hard to understand but God transforming is a new one I have not heard. At any rate what mainstream Christians and lds believe about this is very different. Muslims also believe in Jesus but they believe differently about him. Jehovah's witnesses believe in Jesus but also different. Lds believe Jesus is brother to Lucifer but mainstream Christians do not. I'm often wrong about many things but hopefully what I believe about Jesus is correct because I think it is very important. I'm in no position to debate about it. I'm just learning as I go.
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@rabbithole2015 that’s just how it was explained to me by other Christians on my mission. I assumed that was how they all understood it. Forgive me if I was wrong about your understanding of the trinity.
@jessekoeven37572 жыл бұрын
Hey Pastor Jeff, I have been a lurker on your Channel for about a month now, and wanted to say "thank you" for being so open to LDS theology and culture. Being a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints your level of investigative earnestness is refreshing. I live in the bible belt, so your observations from that perspective has been interesting. As a suggestion for future content, you could invite your local missionaries onto your channel for an interview, like the one you did with @saintsunscripted, I think it would be well worth the time and effort. I like the content and look forward to your continuing journey of discovery.
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed the conversation with @SaintsUnscripted
@stevenhyatt36092 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea!
@StompMom52 жыл бұрын
I'm a member who absolutely loves learning about other religions. I feel we need every religion...united to get us through this chaotic world. I have family members from many different religions so our discussions are respectful but always super fun😊👍
@StompMom52 жыл бұрын
@Jesus forever Thanks for sharing your story 🙏😊. I completely agree too, we need to be aware that Satan is real, his demons are real, evil is real. Jesus is also real.... Pretty much what you said. God bless you🙏🙏
@marksavoia36872 жыл бұрын
Legalism is religion, not Kingdom.
@StompMom52 жыл бұрын
@Jesus forever Thanks😊 same to you 🙏🙏
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
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@TylerDaSaint Жыл бұрын
How does God send you a message after doing evil things ? Im learning of the faith and my prayers have not been answered so im not even sure if God is real. I have no idea what is supposed to happen. Im afraid of being lied to. If it was our choice to come to this Earth to prove ourselves to God then why dont we remember ?? I always hear people say God spoke to them or gave them confirmation but all i have felt is confusion.
@KentVBusse2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the friendly TONE. You improve the world and you are my friend. I loved every minute of your accurate and informative video--and I've been a church member for 79 years. You increased my appreciation for both of our faiths.
@randyisthechase50082 жыл бұрын
Temple Square at Christmas time is absolutely fabulous. In a couple of years when the SLC Temple is rededicated you will need to get out there to see for yourself and bring the family. Also take time to visit the Family History Center just outside the Square at the west side of the wall and be prepared to spend a couple of hours there. My nonmember cousin went there a few months ago and just ran out of time there. She used to be in the Unification Church and used to work in SLC. She told me whenever she needed a respite from her work she would walk to the Square and she felt really peaceful while there. BTW, visit the history center next door too.
@fellows92 жыл бұрын
Really cool, you seem like a true Christian and represent your faith well. Looks like you stopped by the temple in South Jordan really close to where I live. I'm LDS and have a deep passion for religion and theology, have lived in the midwest as well for about 7 years, and I think we're probably close to the same age. If it's ever helpful to talk to someone or even if you need a place to stay when you visit Utah again, feel free to reach out. Will be checking out more of your content, really love the idea of creating bridges through dialogue!
@kevins42542 жыл бұрын
I'm not LDS and I brought my family to Utah 16 years ago when I retired from the military. The pros greatly outweigh the cons here. We've seen many people (both LDS and non-LDS) who couldn't adjust to the culture here and left. Our LDS neighbors are great and we try to be considerate of their culture. We live along the Wasatch Front right between SLC and Provo. We have plenty of coffee houses, and liquor can be purchased at state liquor stores. I'm a beer drinker so I just buy my beer at the grocery store. It's a great place to raise kids, as well. Perhaps the biggest drawback here is that so many people are moving here that our infrastructure is very stressed. Schools are overcrowded and traffic is horrible.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! And I'm glad you're here, Kevin. I'm out in the Tooele area. I'm a member, but my wife has a lawn trick that involves beer, so we but it occasionally. I airways make sure I know someone in the store from church when I do. It makes it a little fun come the next Sunday.
@kevins42542 жыл бұрын
@@DannyAGray Hi Danny- I'm not far from you (Saratoga Springs). We really like the Tooele and Stansbury areas. In fact, we've considered moving to Stansbury because it's closer to my work than where we live now. It's hard to leave our neighborhood because we have great neighbors and I'm actually pretty active with the men in the ward even though I'm not a member. My kids are grown and moved out so my wife and I have a little more freedom now to go where we want. My kids are finding it hard to date here because they're not LDS. Something we didn't consider when we moved here. We're Catholic and our church is about 15 miles from our house.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
@@kevins4254 I can't say too much about the area we live in. My family seems to like it, though when we can afford it, we want to move closer to my wife's family in the Salt Lake area. I'm mostly only home long enough to sleep between work shifts. Lol! I'm sorry to hear about your kids struggling to date. That's not fair, really, and I hate that a lot of LDS folks are so blinded to the idea of dating anyone outside the faith. My mom used to ask me, when I'd date a new girl, if she was a church member, and then either accept them or cold-shoulder them based on the answer I gave. She insisted I date only members. Ironically, my wife's parents held prominent callings in the ward and stake when her and I started dating, yet my mom treated her the worst for years. I recall coming home from school one day to find my then-girlfriend-now-wife being lectured by my mother about being appropriate and not groping or touching inappropriately... all while I walked up and squeezed my wife's butt. 🤣🤣🤣 I am glad to hear, though, that you're friendly with some of the local guys. You've got a new friend in Tooele, if you ever want it. 😉 👍🏻
@Tova-Barin2 жыл бұрын
@@DannyAGray considering how low the chances are of anyone converting to the gospel, there’s nothing wrong with dating exclusively those of your faith, at least when it comes to steady dating
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
@@Tova-Barin ye of little faith. 😊 c'mon. We all know dating starts with attraction before you even get to know the person. If going people would just remember that they are falling in love with an actual human, and not marrying their church, even inter-faith relationships wild be stronger. Heck, even in relationships that aren't mixed, if we all looked to only be with someone who thought of God the same way we do, we'd all be alone.
@talmagehales17362 жыл бұрын
I love temples! Have you heard of a temple "open house"? For a few weeks after the construction is complete, the public can walk through the temple and see what's inside and learn about the rituals/ordinances performed inside. If you're from the Midwest, the nearest temple that would have an open house next is the Bentonville, Arkansas temple! I would love watching a video about that.
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
you can get in easy. look up newnamenoah on yt
@stephanietaylor8615 Жыл бұрын
If you're interested in coming back to Utah for one, the next one will be the Layton temple (30-45 minutes north of Salt Lake City depending on traffic) in early 2023. Dates aren't announced yet, but it will be done soon.
@kevinhicken2 жыл бұрын
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I appreciate your video. I feel you are respectful of our views and beliefs and seeking to educate. We all learn and grow as we respectfully examine each other's beliefs. Thank you!
@sarahhooke99132 жыл бұрын
Don't miss "This is the place" monument. Also visiting the BYU campus in provo might be interesting. I'm lds and grew up in and around salt lake. Its So interesting to see your exploration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and its history.
@Xdreamy1432 жыл бұрын
I’m a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about a year ago, and I am SO thankful for this channel and the sincere interest and respect. I actually found this video trying to explore Catholicism to understand and respect my fellow Christians. We are all Gods children, and people like you help keep us together ❤️
@waggy4012 жыл бұрын
This video just showed up on my feed. Very cool. I'm a "traditional" Christian who moved to the Salt Lake Valley a few years ago. It's certainly a different culture, but my family and I love it here. If you want to connect with someone to talk about experiences when you come back, I'd be willing.
@erinjorgensen2112 жыл бұрын
I adore this video! ❤️ As a strong member of the LDS church, I actually served my mission in the south, and I'm sooo glad I did because I gained such a strong appreciation not only for my own religion, but all types of Christianity. I feel like I feel the same towards his religion as he showed he feels towards mine, and I love that! Although, yes there are differences in our religions and I find those differences very important, I truly do feel that there are so many more similarities, and I hope that everyone can begin to see that. ❤️
@naes68432 жыл бұрын
Having just joined the Mormon faith, I perhaps didn’t expect the fair and non-confrontational approach to my faith. The way this young pastor explained what he saw and felt was reassuring. Most Sincerely, David D. Johnson, Phoenix, AZ
@scotthowell39622 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, Pastor Jeff. One suggestion that I have is to locate a newly built temple and take a tour during the open house. I don't think they will allow you to film inside, but photos of the rooms will be available. Also if you go to an operating temple and go in, they will have someone visit with you in a waiting room and tell you as much as they can.
@chadnordhoff95912 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being respectful and fair. Its good to be able to share different beliefs and ways of worshipping God and Christ in love and respect.
@redheadshavemorefun28342 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind and respectful video. I felt you were very fair and tried to understand generally who we are. You are building bridges! Thank you for that. May God bless you in your work and may you feel His love in your life! :)
@TheSevengems2 жыл бұрын
Dude! I'm a lifelong member and you just made me homesick. I lived in the Salt Lake area for 12 years of my life. I have an active testimony and life in our church. I really do find it ironic that you are taking a noncritical look into our faith. I call it ironic cause I have been on my own journey to take a noncritical look at other faiths outside us. To see what is similar and different. No judging allowed. 😁
@ifiwantiticanhaveit3382 Жыл бұрын
Yes he did so well! Thank you from a fifth generation LDS member
@jonnyhilljackson5788 Жыл бұрын
jacob still time leave bud
@TheSevengems Жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 uuuhhhmmmmm.....still time for what? Leave what?🤔
@trevorevans7101 Жыл бұрын
I'm an LDS member in Australia. I admire your open-mindedness and great communication skills. You certainly seem to apply the teachings of Christ in your life. I wish you all the best with your channel and will subscribe. I have enjoyed being a committee member of Interfaith Committees for many years. Keep up the good work. Trevor from Australia.
@KB-sunnyday2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive review Pastor. I really enjoyed your view and uplifting content. We are getting kind of used to a lot negativity shot at our religion. So kind of you to see the beauty and your information was accurate and generous. I pushed the follow button 😉! I enjoy learning about different religions and seeing our similarities instead of only differences. I feel like unity in Christ is the most important between all Christians 🙏 thank you!
@JennyHansenLane2 жыл бұрын
Brigham Young first constructed the temple out of limestone. US soldiers came through and Brigham was scared so he had the members cover the limestone foundation in dirt. After the soldiers left, they removed the dirt and the limestone did not remain. Brigham knew they needed to mine granite. During the construction, the prophet felt impressed to leave gaps in some of the stair ways. 40 years later when the elevator was invented, it fit perfectly in those gaps.
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
have you been under groundSlc Temple? Heard satanic rituals in past. Alter? The inverted five point gives clue all
@JennyHansenLane2 жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 nope. Sounds like you haven’t either. Hello Saints Community does foster this type of community.
@captainsirk11732 жыл бұрын
I’d recommend taking a look at the 12 articles of faith if you haven’t already. It’s a series of concise paragraphs that I think serve to outline some of the most fundamental differences between the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the rest of Christianity. Also, I don’t know if it was open, but the conference center is one of the most impressive buildings I’ve ever been in. I’d recommend at least looking at some pictures of you haven’t already. It might clear up the little logo on our hymn books.
@captainsirk11732 жыл бұрын
@@KnuttyEntertainment Oof. Don't mind me not knowing my facts. Thanks for the correction.
@jonathancarlson76592 жыл бұрын
YES! YES! Do a video on the Articles of Faith! You can find them here: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/pgp/a-of-f/1?lang=eng Make sure you get the history of them in it too! :D
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
YES! A video on the Articles of Faith would be cool!
@kayjohnson40622 жыл бұрын
@@KnuttyEntertainment reading the articles of faith indeed opened my eyes to the reason I would never have an interest in your religion. They contradict biblical Scripture. I hope many more people will read them so they too do not get led down a path of destruction. May I suggest you read and trust the New Testament to see what the word of God says so your eyes can be opened. God Bless🙏 🙂☝✝️
@kayjohnson40622 жыл бұрын
@@DannyAGray a video on the articles would be a real eye opener to the biblical Christian world, if they know their Bible. To comply with the 13 statements of faith would mean one would have to deny the Bible teachings. Yes pastor please do a video about the articles of faith.
@joshuaperkey1841 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the most respectful treatments of another religion, culture, and region different from your own that I’ve seen. Thank you for your compassionate portrayal. This is my first time coming across what you do and I have a great deal of respect for you, and I appreciate your very approachable style. You are a gifted communicator!
@perrywatson13672 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your respectful and curious approach to exploring our faith. Isn't it true that there's so much more to be gained by focussing on what we share, instead of what divides us.
@luizaraos.soteroluiz53272 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the video. It is really hard to find such a respectful approach to our beliefs.
@markjacobsen83352 жыл бұрын
Great video. Totally laughing at the "Greeting Room" in the airport. That's the most Utah thing ever! So funny. I did not grow up in Utah, but I spent a lot of time there over the years and went to college there in my 20s. I lived in Logan, UT for about a year and worked in two different restaurants where we did serve coffee even though it's a highly concentrated LDS population in that entire county. Great take on the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Such a beautiful building. Hope you come back when Temple Square is in full swing after the renovation. Such a beautiful place.
@Pablo--fb3lk2 жыл бұрын
Hey Jeff! I got a few things to say! You missed a lot on Temple Square such as the General Conference Center and the Church History Museum! Those were my favorite locations when I went there last May 2022! Unless you post a video next week, this will be my last video I get to see from you until 2024 because I am starting my full time two year mission in Utah Provo mission English Speaking on August 22nd! I’m so hyped! I just wanted to give you a big thank you and much respect for learning and trying to understand the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! I feel a bit bummed I never got to hear your reaction to the Book of Mormon and the prophets Nephi, Alma, Enos, Moroni, Mormon, etc, but hopefully I’ll see a video on that in two years! Good luck with your life, your family, and your continuous learning about the Church of Jesus Christ. My final advice to you is never forget to follow the promptings of the Spirit when they come to you! God bless and farewell!
@kathycarter56912 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos tremendously! We have so much in common and I'm so glad you are positive, kind and fair. THANKS!!
@josephainsworth4939 Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Love that you explained what wards are; I usually explain it by comparing it as a school zone/district. I love that you are very open to learning about LDS church and sharing ideas and thoughts. Thank you for learning and sharing. As a member of the church I have also learned new things through your videos.
@AutismFamilyChannel2 жыл бұрын
FYI If you ever want to enter an LDS temple they have open houses just after construction or during a remodel. If you are in Utah later this year, they are supposed to be having an open house at the Saratoga Springs Temple. Thanks and God bless!
@GenZcollector2 жыл бұрын
I was born to LDS parents, and have been a member my self since my baptism. All my life I've lived outside of Utah, namely in Arizona, Colorado, and Idaho. The church culture is present, but to smaller degrees, especially in Colorado. Serving a mission in the South was even more intriguing. There were quite a few members that were from Utah, who left to the South to escape the overwhelming Culture. Its not that they had any ill feeling towards the gospel, they just wanted to be in a place where they could be a part of a community outside of the LDS church, and not have the church be the sole identifier of their person. Utah is beautiful, and there are so many wonderful people and places, but I myself couldn't move there unless it was a neccessity. The Gospel is everything to me and my family, but we are perfectly fine living that gospel outside of Utah.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
I grew up in L.A. and in Chandler, and I can verify that the yeah culture is pretty harsh. My wife grew up in Salt Lake and it took her awhile after being with me to notice what I was talking about. I don't hold that culture against the church, just against members who don't realize they are acting the way they do. Sometimes it's exhausting, other times I just smile and wave and show off my tattoos. The audible gasps when they find out I'm a member AND primary teacher is fun.
@2EternityButterflies2 жыл бұрын
We very much enjoyed your tour of Salt Lake City. Being from Lehi, Utah there is an interesting place to visit there. The Utah roller Mills where they filmed part of Footloose with Kevin Bacon. Thank you so much. Shelley and Max
@commanderdreg2 жыл бұрын
I am SO happy to see this exist! it feels so good to see other people trying to understand my faith instead of arguing with me! Thank you SO much!
@sammoocooper45192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the respect you show to the church and the members.
@josephwhirlwind60862 жыл бұрын
Hello , Pastor Jeff , thank you so much for approaching our LDS - religion with Respect and an open mind , it is a breeze of fresh air , after all the LDS-bashing that goes on on the Internet. I am an LDS-member of the Netherlands , been a member now for 32 years ( Convert ) , and I like your video , also because it shows the famous sights in Utah ( we , meaning my Wife and I were planning to visit in summer 2020 , but then covid hit and international travel came to a stand still ) and I have never been to the States and Utah , but I will visit in the near future ! ) .
@wadehawkes3493 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your pod cast. As a member of this church, I thought you did a great job at bringing people together and not dividing, or setting a spirit of discontent. I tell my friends that don't belong to my church ; go to church, I want to see all people go to church and learn and follow the teachings of Christ !
@inlovewithutahoutdoors7826 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible video. I am a lifelong member but did not grow up in Utah. Mr. Pastor, your articulation and judgment of the things you shared were open, fair and respectful. I love this video. While my KZfaq presence has not been fulfilled quite yet, the name speaks volumes about how I feel about this great state, in which I now reside. Thank you - excellent video and content.
@ldsnurse9268 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness. I am a convert to the church. I grew up in a family that was very anti-LDS. I was afraid that this would be nothing but bashing the church. I appreciate how you didn’t attack the church. This was a great video.
@darbychipman40332 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your respectful attitude towards our faith in Christ! I served a mission in Oklahoma/Texas many years ago. I was saddened by so many I met who refused to call us Christians. I appreciate you clarifying this unfortunate misunderstanding that so many have towards us as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...
@RileySorensen2 жыл бұрын
I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of later day saints and I was very hesitant to click on this video, but happy I did. I feel like most videos titled like this are there to slam our faith, and am so sick of all the disinformation. BUT this was not that way, it was respectful and, in my opinion, this man is truly Christlike man to take the time to understand our faith. I hope that continues. Listen, in these crazy times, we believers in Christ need to build each other up, and not attack each other. I served a 2 year mission in the Bible Belt and love the people out there. We all need Jesus. We need each other. God bless!
@beckyriggs18692 жыл бұрын
Thank you pastor, I've been a member since I was 15 years old, a strong faith in it... So nice when someone wonderful and kind comes to visit, the spirit is so strong in your voice, I pray you found everything you were looking for! 🙏
@jonnyhilljackson5788 Жыл бұрын
tell me more about joeys wives
@beckyriggs1869 Жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 sounds like you would not understand, his name was not Joey.
@bonanderson93982 жыл бұрын
It made me emotional how you respectfully recounted a bit of the history of the sacrifice of members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as they escaped persecution to settle in a desert of Utah. I really appreciate your bright-eyed, loving nature. We all need each other right now!
@arrowhead32 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your respect and fun perspective of my home state! We ALL should adopt your love for others! Thank you again!
@judithkoppelman1145 Жыл бұрын
Pastor Jeff, I have just recently found your podcast and have subscribed to "Hello, Saints". Listening to you as you delve into "all things Mormon", literally fascinates me. You have an amazing level of openness which is so refreshing. I have listened to several of your videos, including your first time in a chapel, and your attendance at General Conference, as well as a few others. Also, I have appreciated your sharing of the Evangelical perspective - and I can tell you are an excellent student of theological understanding, and I would conclude that you are indeed an ordained Protestant minister. Your observations and responses are astute and articulate. AND fair. I was brought up in a humble Protestant family. We attended our church meetings on Sundays and enjoyed our church family in many different settings, including church picnics, youth volleyball games, vacations bible school, etc. I investigated and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when I was 19 and living away from my immediate family and on my own. After listening to this particular video, I was surprised to hear you express something along the lines of "..'another Jesus Christ', or 'not the same Jesus Christ as the Christ worshiped throughout the Christian communities,' (please excuse my paraphrasing). I hope you understand what I am referring to. Pastor Jeff, there is only ONE Jesus Christ, he is the only begotten of our Father in Heaven. There is no other. There is only one. He is the Savior and Redeemer of the world. This is my testimony to you. Pastor Jeff, please keep on asking, seeking, finding, and sharing what you are doing and thinking about through it all. I would so appreciate hearing a little of your personal history - background, family, etc. It helps to connect with you even more.
@waydeferguson9033 Жыл бұрын
Wow. As a member of the church thanks for this wonderful video. I was totally blown away by your respect of the church and especially your knowledge of the church. This video was so tastefully done. Thank you
@hollilepley5122 жыл бұрын
As an LDS member, I respect your video very much. I appreciate curiosities without criticism. Thank you and hope you come back soon.
@derekcrockett41792 жыл бұрын
Thx for the level of respect you give our faith.
@averysmith2 жыл бұрын
As an active member of the church, this video is really well done :) thanks for your curiosity and kindness! Coffee on me next time you’re here ;)
@alancarter85732 жыл бұрын
Love your video. I do appreciate you providing info about Utah. The one thing that I want to point out is that depending on the size of the town is that there's a bar or 2 in almost every town of Utah. I've lived here for 48 years and it still amazes me what is provided in this state.
@jenbridgman2 жыл бұрын
I feel like you could have a very fruitful conversation with @thoughtful faith. I am LDS and love how respectful and pure you are in your search for knowledge and truth. God speed.
@hyrumjrichardson2 жыл бұрын
Hi HS, Former Mormon here, now atheist. I've thoroughly enjoyed these videos and I'm looking forward to more. I've got a question for you that I hope you will answer next time you do a questions video. What is your understanding of Mormon epistemology? How do Mormon methods of learning true things differ from your own? Do you think yours are more reliable at discerning truth and how would you confirm that?
@hyrumdelrosario67662 жыл бұрын
Hey Hyrum😀
@hyrumdelrosario67662 жыл бұрын
I hope you will go back soon
@kelleren48402 жыл бұрын
As a fellow exmo atheist, I'm very curious as to this answer.
@HelloSaints2 жыл бұрын
@Hyrum Richardson.... love this question. I'll respond to this in a video. Thanks for watching!
@michellegalloway71242 жыл бұрын
Oh, Hyrum, I'm so sorry your parents named you after the accomplice to "Joseph's Myth"! Welcome to the ex-mo club. It's great hete!
@GinaMacArt2 жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you for your kind presentation as you investigated our church. Just a few things, we call our meeting houses chapels, when the temple renovations have been completed there maybe an open house for the public, if so you may want to come back for that. The Salt Lake Temple is my favourite temple and it took the pioneer Saints 40 years to build. Again, thank you for your videos into our faith and the respect you've shown. Warm regards, Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺🐨
@mattketchie6043 Жыл бұрын
Wow, wow…tastefully done. I grew up in Illinois and went to a small Christian college there. I really wish your fact based observations were present in my college courses when the LDS faith was discussed. Obviously there are differences and negative history with the LDS faith but so does every denomination. We need more love, understanding and unity in a world that is increasingly noisy and secular. You are a saint yourself, my friend. Thanks for being a Christ like example on your channel. Keep it up. I’m subscribed!
@audriabuchanan2442 жыл бұрын
You should try to visit the St George Temple which was actually the first temple completed in Utah. Renovations are in the homestretch. It will be a while before there will be opportunities for the public to tour the inside. My grandfather was a counselor in the Presidency of that temple. As we walked around the perimeter, he pointed to one of the windows in the top row. He said that the signers of the Declaration of Independence appeared to President Wilford Woodruff asking why temple work had not yet been done for them. Many years had passed since the Saints had arrived in the valleys of Utah. These honorable men had not been baptized by one having authority or received the other ordinances of salvation by proxy. They wanted their temple work done. A day or two later, President Woodruff, who was prophet at that time, was baptized for all of the men who signed that important document.
@hellybelle52 жыл бұрын
That was lovely, and it sounded accurate, which I really appreciate 🥰 I'm not sure which temples are are close to being finished, and I don't think they allow photos, or filming inside, but I'd love to hear what you think after walking through one ❤️ There's nothing like the peace I've felt being in one. It's absolutely wonderful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@cullenist12342 жыл бұрын
thanks for the respect you showed delving into what I hold most dear. I love the Chrurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. it has brought peace and meaning to my life. liked and subscribed. I just wanted to let you know that the chior has chaned thier name to The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. meaning no disrespect. thanks again for being so respectful.
@lisaharris2454 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!! This was a great video! I’m a member and I have never seen a nonmember have as much knowledge and explain as you have done so well.
@brits242 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the LDS Church and love following your videos. They’ve made me appreciate the history even more. I’m a direct descendant (Hole in the Rock pioneers) of one of the pioneers that settled southern Utah and was chased in to Mexico at one point. Love fresh eyes on the history.
@FromG2eminor2 жыл бұрын
My ancestor Reo Larson was born right at Hole in the Rock during the trek. I had ancestors also in Mexico Mortensens. After being forced out of Mexico they established Virden N.M. Maybe we are related! :)
@brits242 жыл бұрын
@@FromG2eminor wouldn’t be shocking :) My great great grandfather is Kumen Jones.
@dirkhoekstra7272 жыл бұрын
I just want to meet the Tanners from Utah Lighthouse Ministries and thank them for the fantastic work they have done and are still doing.
@jsmi53081 Жыл бұрын
Such a fantastic video. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I really appreciated your video. What struck me the most was the respect show when in the Assembly Hall and on the temple grounds when you visited the Jordan River Temple, noticed by the change in speaking tone and volume. Thank you for the video!! Looking forward to checking out other videos.
@davidstutzman27812 жыл бұрын
Bro as a member of said church, i seriously enjoyed your tour, as you would. Super solid production quality, great presentation, and even though the video title was a tiny bit of a click bate (i expected some mega-pastor attacking people on the streets), i appreciate your upmost respect at all times. Thank you!
@peterchristensen66172 жыл бұрын
I love this so much, the theme of curiosity is so awesome and refreshing, thanks Jeff!
@shandaevasco42312 жыл бұрын
That was very well done. Being LDS member it was nice to hear someone of another faith being positive about it.
@cassandrahulse Жыл бұрын
This is incredible ♥️ thank you Pastor Jeff for recognizing our similarities and meeting our differences with grace and gentle humor ♥️
@Christina_Bodmer2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s really cool that you made this video. Thanks for being respectful to the members of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I served my mission on Temple Square in 2004 to 2005. That’s awesome that you had a good discussion with a young sister missionary. I wish you would have also checked out the conference center. It should’ve still been open during the construction. It’s where our modern-day prophet speaks twice a year to members worldwide via satellite/Internet etc.… It’s also where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has their program each Sunday morning “music and the spoken word”. This is one thing that separates us from other Christian churches. We actually believe in a modern-day prophet and apostles. We believe that they speak to us in our time and are given revelation directly for us in our day. Oh, and Since moving to Utah from Maryland have lived in Provo, North Salt Lake, West Bountiful, South Jordan, and now Draper; and all of them have coffee shops like Starbucks & Brews and Brews. I’ve also seen local coffee shops in those areas.
@dnzswithwombats2 жыл бұрын
That music that was following him around everywhere, not many people know this but it is Amish Jazz.
@garysatterlee94552 жыл бұрын
The LDS practice of calling each individual congregation a "Ward" began in Nauvoo, Illinois. It started as the political designations of Wards and Precincts - everyone who lived within Ward boundaries all attended Church together in the same congregation. When the Saints relocated to Utah they continued this practice. Eventually the congregational boundaries no longer aligned with the political boundaries but by that time it had already become standard practice to refer to each congregation as a WARD. Also - you should take note how the entire city is laid out according to Numbers Chapter 2 The Salt Lake Temple is "ground zero" or the center and all streets North, South, East and West are numbered according to their distance from the Temple.
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
I did not know that… thank you for sharing!
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
how come emma smith left lds including her kid
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 she didn’t leave. She just didn’t go west with the saints. She never removed her name from the Church, nor did she ever deny her testimony that he was a prophet of God.
@jonnyhilljackson57882 жыл бұрын
@@zionmama150 she started her own Church maybe you should reasearch
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@jonnyhilljackson5788 you said, “she left LDS”. Actually, what happened is that she didn’t want to go west with the Saints because she was too heartbroken over the death of her husband. She had been through a lot. So instead of leaving West she wanted to stay there because she couldn’t bear the thought of leaving them behind. I tend to think that she followed God‘s path for her even though it was different than the rest of the Saints. while the church moved west, the rest of the people who didn’t go west didn’t want to be without the truth they had had revealed to them. So they did what most of the apostate Christian churches did in Christ’s day: Took the pieces that they had and went forward with them without a prophet to interpret them. I do believe that the Lord had a purpose for the reorganized LDS church in preserving many of the artifacts from that time period that were important to the history of the early days of the church. Therefore, Emma did not “leave” The church. The church left her behind and she kept the pieces that were remaining and sought to help and serve those around her. She never took her name off the records of the church. and she was a believer in everything that Joseph Smith taught until the end of life. I have researched this my whole life. And I have a lot more details than what a lot of the anti-Mormon literature tells.
@spencerfolkman93842 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. The world needs more people like you. You were very respectful in the way you made the video. You’re welcome anytime to Utah.
@gracielynne8529 Жыл бұрын
I was one of the sister missionaries on Temple Square when you filmed this video! We didn't meet, but I'm glad you found something to see and learn amidst all the construction! Thank you for the respect you give in all of these videos- it is extremely Christlike and refreshing ❤🎉
@ormsbyhome2 жыл бұрын
The "Mormon" pioneers did not leave Nauvoo with handcarts. Handcarts began in 1855, and there were only ten groups of them. In 1847, the first exodus from Nauvoo, regular wagons were used.
@jenniferharris76252 жыл бұрын
You did a beautiful job portraying the LDS faith. It’s extremely appreciated. 🥰
@martinsmith83372 жыл бұрын
Hello Pastor McCullough. I have seen a few of your videos so far and have learned a lot from them. I hope you enjoyed your time in Salt Lake City and other Church history sites. I hope to some day see some of the sites in New York. It was great to see the intersection in Palmyra with the four churches! Please come back to Utah in a couple of years when the Temple Sqaure renovations are finished. They will have an open house for the Salt Lake Temple, which will be a very hot ticket. I appreciate that you are taking the time to talk to people, including the missionaries, at the visitor centers and learn more about the Church and our uniqueness, but also our similarites to other Christian churches. I am also glad that you had a collaborative video with the folks at Saints Unscripted, another site that I have just recently began viewing. I will definitely be watching the rest of the videos and look forward to more!
@maryphipps21642 жыл бұрын
I just adore you and love watching your open minded and honest reaction to a different religion than your own. Keep sharing… I enjoy watching!! From Mary, A member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
@Melissaduns2 жыл бұрын
I would consider myself a non-believing Mormon (although I still love the LDS church). I think it's really hard for the LDS church to bring up members that are as orthodox as the previous generations were. A lot of us consider ourselves nuanced Mormons meaning that we see the problems with LDS culture or doctrine and we are a bit looser with the "rules." I appreciate the pioneer heritage AND I love a good cup of coffee. :)
@davidtop89892 жыл бұрын
Though I am a practicing member of the Church (I converted to this faith from Catholicism, but I still have a deep love for Catholic Christians), I just wanted to say that I loved your comment but it's both humorous and real.
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
Coffee drinking isn’t so much a sin as it is a breaking of the temple covenant. The purpose of the temple is to act as high priests/priestesses on behalf of those who never had the chance to hear the gospel or except Jesus Christ or the ordinances in this life. So we don’t drink these things because of our desire to be set apart from the world as the Levites and High Priests were to administer the ordinances on behalf of Israel. They had to wear white clothing and had specific commandments given to them that enabled them to be “clean before the Lord”. The same is true for Latter-Day Saint temple patrons today. That said, I don’t say this as a preaching to you, but rather because too many members don’t get this concept. They think it is about sin, but rather it is about following commandments specific to our day. If we love the Lord and others and desire them to receive the gospel, then we do what it takes to be able to enter the temple on behalf of them. It is about love, not works.
@DannyAGray2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask you what the "non-believing" part entails for you?
@zionmama1502 жыл бұрын
@@davidjanbaz7728 these “rules” aren’t about salvation. They are about exaltation. Salvation is free for everyone through Christ. Exaltation is different. It is a gift given as we show the Lord our love by keeping commandments. It is the exalting of one’s character from being a dirty rotten human to becoming more of a Christlike creature. THAT is what exaltation means. Samson had certain rules that he followed for being a Nazarite that he entered into by covenant with the Lord. They were not required by all of Israel, but by those who held that special commission. It was a covenant made out of Love for the Lord for a specific purpose.
@Melissaduns2 жыл бұрын
@@DannyAGray Sure! I believe in the tenets of the Christian faith, but I have a hard time with classical Mormon doctrine. Joseph Smiths ability to translate (or transcribe) scripture, temple ordinances as a means to salvation, the Book of Mormon as a historical document. Further, the modern day prophets ability to be prophetic, meaning that one will often contradict those that came before them....and deep changes to doctrine throughout the years. I believe in the good of the LDS people though and the community it creates. Again, I am also fully Christian and believe in God the Father, Christ, and revere the Bible as holy scripture. I am still doing the program for my ward each week though lol.
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a member of the Church since I was 28 years old. I’m from England where tea flows like water. For over 40 years I have not imbibed tea, coffee or alcohol, or tobacco. Committed Latter-day Saints eschew these things and to obtain entrance to the temple observance of the Word of Wisdom is a requirement. All dedicated members of the Church would prefer that these places were not in their communities and that grocery stores did not sell them.
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
@Avery Bee I’m happy to answer any sincere questions. Believing and knowing are two different things. Believing comes after sincere searching and investigation. When I heard the fantastic story that Joseph Smith saw God and Jesus Christ together I was shaken. As a child raised without religious observance at home, but being taught scriptures at school, having religious assemblies every morning and singing hymns, a love for the Bible and its teachings began to be distilled upon my heart. I believed as a child that God and Christ were two people, distinct and separate like you and I. After I was introduced to members of the church and after much pondering and many prayers the spirit of God descended upon me and I knew that what I was learning was right and true. It’s hard to describe and explain to anyone who has not been through this process of discovery, but the foundation of my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ was laid. In order to know that something is true, real and accurate, we have to do the work, the research, the learning - but it must be done in the attitude of sincere inquiry. I was being changed from the inside out. That is the only way one can really know the things of God. So once I began a serious study of the Book of Mormon, once I showed God I was willing to be taught things I never had supposed, little by little things were revealed to me by the spirit of God, what is called the Holy Ghost, and after a while these things fell into place. It was like building a jigsaw puzzle. Every now and then as I persisted things fell into place. So yes I believe Christ came to America and I also now know that he came. And yes America is the promised land he referred to and was foreordained at the creation of the world to be the place from which the gospel would be taught to the entire world. And as we see, this is so. I shall have to continue answering your questions at another time as breakfast calls. ♥️Deborah
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
@Avery Bee I know Russell M Nelson is God’s prophet on earth today. I didn’t understand the need for a prophet in modern times. I believed in Old Testament prophets and the needs of the ancient people in Israel to be lead by them. I now see clearly why they are needed in all societies. Of course in an increasingly secular world they would seem irrelevant, but not to people who believe in God and want to do his will. Being led by God might seem like giving up freedom to many a modern man, a man of the world, but those of us that love God seek daily to know his mind and will, to know what is best for us, to have his guidance. Of course each individual has direct access to God and his divine guidance, but a prophet is needed to guide God’s people as a whole body so that unity can be established and maintained. I know, again by the spirit of God, that he is a prophet, just as I have known that his predecessors were. If you want to understand more concerning Joseph Smith and modern prophets, I highly recommend a talk which you can find on KZfaq titled “Profile of a Prophet” by Hugh B Brown, which talks about his wonderful conversation with a British high court judge in London who wanted to know about Joseph Smith and whether he was a prophet. More later …….
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
@Avery Bee Hello again. One cannot gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon unless one believes that Joseph Smith saw God and Christ, was directed by them through angelic ministering to find, access, retrieve and translate the gold plates. The Book of Mormon can only be the word of God if the rest is true. I loved the Bible growing up and read it before bed at night often. I loved the stories of prophets and the life and teachings of Jesus and his apostles. These all served as a foundation for my adult faith. What I failed to understand of course was how the church worked, both in ancient times and then during and after the Savior’s ministry. The Book of Mormon helped me understand the Bible better, which in hindsight is kind of ironic because I initially found the Book of Mormon hard to understand. It was so different than any other book I had read, and I was an avid reader. The Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon complement each other and help us see the divine pattern God laid out for us, his children. It is literally his hand reaching down to us to help us navigate mortality with all its problems and trials.
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
@Avery Bee Nothing and nobody can ruin the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All the opposition it has faced has and will be overcome because Christ has promised that the church will never be taken from the earth. No unhallowed hand can stop the work from progressing.
@debfryer24372 жыл бұрын
@Avery Bee I have had opposition from my own family for becoming and remaining a member of the Church. I’ve had opposition from friends. I am so thankful for the Word of Wisdom, grateful that my God is concerned that I am healthy. Maybe people who drink and smoke and take in caffeine think it’s strange that I don’t. Nobody has ever said anything even if they think it. Today there are so many health conscious people around, I don’t think it’s a big issue. In England the public house is a big part of the social culture. I never liked it. Members of the Church in England have plenty of amusement. I was grateful that I no longer had to drink to have a good time. I eat a very strict plant based whole food diet to help me stay strong. Doctors are shocked that at 68 I’m not on any medication. Through my research over the past 50 years I’ve learned about the dangers to the body from tea, coffee, alcohol and smoking. God knew how these would contribute to poor health and that they are also addictive. I hope I have responded to your questions. Thanks for asking. Deborah
@lesliemaxfield3935 Жыл бұрын
As a member I was impressed with the respect and lack of bias in the video. I was also very impressed with how well it was filmed, the clarity choice of content and overall quality was well done.
@evanchurch35492 жыл бұрын
Great content. I’d love to see you do a q&a video where you answer questions about being a pastor and about your faith.
@katherinem.44142 жыл бұрын
Next time, be sure to come after Temple Square opens again. Until then, go see the Brigham Young state Park and the Daughter’s of Utah Pioneers Museum. Try during the regular year to explore each of the significant buildings, both in, by and around Temple Square, and what they do at them. It’s all considered a part of Temple Square activities. Get a map….can’t know it all without one. And be sure not to forget the Church History Library, as well as the Family History Library. They are two different things. There’s the Brigham Young Park near the COB where they hold simple small outdoor summer concerts. They go to the Assembly Hall when it rains. Concerts of all kinds are held in the Tabernacle, the Assembly Hall and the Conference Center. You could actually do a number of trips to cover it all in and around the square. Remember that not everything is on the square block where the temple is and where the Church Office Building is. Some are across the street from them. Be sure to go see the current film at the Legacy Theater and eat at one of the four places to eat. Not sure if the Lion House Pantry is always open, but try one of the three places to eat in the JSMB. The museum and two libraries are very fun too, and there is a gift shop at the museum for a souvenir. And you will for sure see the new visitors centers. I suggest coming when the flowers 🌸 are beautiful on the square, or the Christmas lights are up from after Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, but before Christmas is best. And come to Christmas and Pioneer Day Concerts!! Be sure a Christmas one!! Other community and church concerts are held here too!! Oh my….you absolutely must go to see the Humanitarian Center. They have tours there, and films to show what the church is doing in the world 🌎. Also, you might want to drop in at Deseret Industries Manufacturing and one of the Deseret Industries stores. I suggest going to Welfare Square. There are several things to do there too.
@lorddenithal2 жыл бұрын
Cheers on how respectful you are.
@claighjensen2356 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a great video. There are a lot of commonalities between the values of Evangelicals and Latter-day Saints. This is great. I'd recommend attending a Tabernacle Choir broadcast on Sunday mornings in the Conference Center, immediately east of Temple Square. You will enjoy it. When my wife and I, along with our children, lived in St. Louis we had a lot of Evangelical friends. It was great!!
@mikerat409 Жыл бұрын
I liked your video. As a RM and current member from Texas, I enjoyed the tour and objective commentary. In my 50's now and never drank coffee or alcohol. Still feel like my joy in life is full without those things. Oh, and the Greeting room at the airport was news to me. I'm your newest subscriber now. God bless!
@anitadavis54302 жыл бұрын
Thanks for visiting and thanks for being so respectful of our religion, our culture, and our wonderful temples and church buildings. Come again.
@lukesteele45102 жыл бұрын
Did you happen to notice the star of Solomon on the assembly hall? (a six pointed star in a circle). Only after dedication are Temples restricted to members. For sometimes a month or more after completion we invite anyone to tour the Temple before dedication. In the next year or so one will be completed in my neighborhood. Where ever we build Temples they tend to raise surrounding property values allot even outside Utah. Did you also note that the Coffee shop also advertised Cocoa (kind of our substitute for coffee). The same place in our scripture that restricts alcohol also restricts Hot Drinks (Coffee and generally non herbal Tea). Section 89 of the D&C (Much more here than just Coffee, Tea, and Alcohol).
@lukesteele45102 жыл бұрын
@@davidjanbaz7728 The Atonement wasn't complete until Jesus was resurrected and "ascended to his Father". We focus not on the Cross (a few hours on a tree), but more on what he did in the Garden, and his Resurrection. Our spires still point to Heaven where Christ is and where we want to be. Our temples feature the Messenger (angel means messenger) Moroni who brought pure scripture to restore corrupted revelation to pure form after centuries of human error and demonic manipulation. No cross because it represents the torcher of our God where the resurrection represents the triumph of Christ our God. We do have a semi unofficial symbol in the CTR ring (Choose the Right in a Shield) that some of us like me wear. The burden we take up is explained by Alma at the waters of Mormon in the Book of Mosiah of the Book of Mormon. Check it out sometime. www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/18?lang=eng
@weirdlanguageguy2 жыл бұрын
@@davidjanbaz7728the reason why crosses are rare in lds contexts is because latter day saint theology emphasizes the being of the resurrected christ over the instrument that caused His death. You'll find no shortage of depictions of christ's miracles, His ministry on earth, suffering in gethsemane, visitations after the resurrection, or even christ suffering on the cross in latter day saint art, but the cross itself isnt felt to be a sufficient symbol in most cases.
@weirdlanguageguy2 жыл бұрын
@@davidjanbaz7728 really? Rejecting a symbol that represents something is the same as rejecting the thing it represents? That just doesn't compute for me. If a symbol is believed insufficient to describe something, you can cast off that symbol in favor of a symbol that is more fitting. Furthermore, that would actually increase the attachment to the object being represented, since the other symbol is believed to be more appropriate
@DrPeppa2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints myself, and I’ve never had any issues with people disagreeing with my beliefs as long as they’re respectful about it, which you very much were. I’ve always tried to do the same for my friends and acquaintances in regards to their beliefs as well. Thank you for your good example! 👍
@tammyashjian3772 жыл бұрын
Next time check out the conference center! They do tours and you can see an excellent view of the temple from there. There’s also a mini replica of the temple there, where it shows what is inside!