Saints Unscripted

Kwaku and Ian of Saints Unscripted talk about fatherhood.    Kwaku dresses up like a business professional while Ian dresses up like an outdoorsy adventurer. They emphasize that fathers come in many different shapes, sizes, talents, and more.    Ian and Kwaku start off by telling some hilarious dad jokes. The jokes involves alligators, Bill Nye the Science Guy, gravity, doctors, dabbing, and other hilarious subjects. You really don’t want to miss these hilarious jokes.    Kwaku says that he thinks fatherhood is diminished right now. People do not view fatherhood as essential as it is. He argues that not all dads are bad dads like Homer Simpson.    Ian says that even in the media, fathers are considered dumb guys. But in reality, fathers can nurture and love, as well as provide and protect. He says that fatherhood includes being a steward over the family.    Kwaku says that manly thinks aren’t what constitute a man. Jokingly, he says that Tom Hardy and Dog the Bounty Hunter are men. Ultimately though, the perfect example of a dad is the Savior.  

Today we met with Emma and Jacob, the cutest couple that ever existed. But really, if there is a cuter couple, tag them in the comments below... cuz I'm skeptical.  Anyway, Emma and Jacob have a goal to go to EVERY temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church)! As of today, there are 161 temples ALL OVER THE WORLD! Jacob and Emma have been to a whopping 79. SEVENTY NINE.  So before they came on the show, we asked our audience on Instagram for their questions about the couple. How do they finance their travels? Do they plan to travel the rest of their life? How different is each temple? How have they changed by visiting every temple?  Would you want to visit every temple? Which temple would be your first? Let us know via FB or Instagram DM! 

In this episode of Saints Unscripted, Sabrina and Kwaku talk about Mormon perfectionism and the pressures that are associated with striving for perfection.   Kwaku tells a story about when he struggled with perfection and Sabrina agrees that perfectionism in Mormonism is very difficult.    Sabrina says that being a Mormon in high school meant that many people were looking at her to be perfect and when she wasn't, she'd be looked down upon.    Sabrina and Kwaku the discuss and emphasize the fact that while we are commanded to be perfect, we don't need unnecessary pressure but need to rely on Jesus Christ for strength.

While members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons) believe that their religion is the true religion (contains the fulness of the gospel), they still value many of the practices and teachings found in other religions. David, Justin, and Mimi talk about their experiences visiting different places of worship and determine the different elements of those religions that members of the Church of Jesus Christ would do well to practice.  Whether or not you're a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, we encourage you to visit other places of worship and learn from other religions to enhance your faith :) Mimi, David, and Justin emphasize that while the churches they've attended have been slightly different than their normal spiritual practices, they learned a significant amount from their friends of different faiths.  Have you been to a church other than your own? What was your experience? Let us know via Facebook or Instagram DM! 

Saints Unscripted first talk about why Mormons get married at such a young age. Mormons typically get married between the ages of 18-24.    Kwaku then talks about how he already has planned how he’s going to propose to his girlfriend. Ian and Caish think that Kwaku’s idea is cliche. He wants to propose in front of the Provo City Center Temple, a new LDS temple in Utah. Kwaku then says that he’ll start singing “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by Elvis Presley. Ian plays the guitar and sings the song to demonstrate. Kwaku then says he wants a drone to capture the whole engagement as well as having a choir of children.    Caish then describes her engagement. Her then boyfriend planned a perfect engagement but when Caish didn’t receive the message, it threw his plans for a loop.    Kwaku talks about his wedding. He wants to have a ring ceremony as well as a sealing in the temple so that his family who can’t enter the Mormon temple will be able to see his wedding. But then things get crazy when Kwaku says that he is planning on being late to his sealing in the temple and to his honeymoon.    Caish then talks about her Mormon mission in Belize where a very simple proposal happened. Ian doesn’t think it’s a bad idea to have a simple wedding whereas Kwaku wants a very elaborate wedding.  

This week on Saints Unscripted, Ian and Kwaku read your comments! Did your comment make the cut?    The Saints Unscripted talk about dating Mormon missionaries, Mormon temples, becoming like God, and more.    Ian mentions how Mormons don’t necessarily believe that becoming like God means having a planet. Mormons actually know very little about what 'becoming like God' will entail.    Kwaku says that Mormons don’t believe the Bible is false. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes the Bible as revelation and teaches many classes on the Bible.    Ian and Kwaku talk about one of their favorite parts of being on Saints Unscripted: the battle between Atheists, Evangelicals, and others. Atheists will comment and then anti-Mormons will comment and then the battle between the many sects commences!    Ultimately, Saints Unscripted loves your comments. Keep commenting!

In this episode, Hannah talks to us about mental illness. She has been living with bi-polar disorder for many years. She talks about the stigma behind bi-polar and other mental illnesses, as well as how to navigate life while also dealing with mental illness.  Justin also talks about his struggle with depression and emphasizes how important it is to get professional help, as also strongly suggested by Jeffrey R. Holland who recently gave a talk on mental illness. Hannah's biggest piece of advice to those struggling with mental illness is to look for help. Don't give up on finding the right therapist and medication for you. It's going to be okay. ❤ Members of the Church of Jesus Christ Christ of Latter-day Saints (also called Mormons or LDS) believe in utilizing doctors and medication to help us navigate this life. We don't believe that scripture reading or church attendance is going to cure everyone from mental and emotional illnesses (just as it likely won't cure us of physical problems such as a broken arm). The 'cure' is found in research, testing, and consulting God.  Have you ever struggled with mental illness? How did you get to a point of feeling more like yourself? Let us know via Facebook or Instagram DM! 

Kwaku and Ian of Saints Unscripted introduce special guest Elisabeth to discuss the implications of feminism for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.    Kwaku first talks about radical feminists and how they aren’t necessary a good representation of what feminism truly is. Instead of looking at the bad, we need to embrace all that is good in feminism. Women in leadership is among the good things and is also very prominent in the Church. Emma Smith was a powerful example of women leaders. And today, there are many women leaders who have a strong voice in the Church. Ian says that ultimately, the Church advocates equality for women.    Elisabeth says that in some regards, men should need to shape up. They shouldn’t be doing things that objectify women. Kwaku and Ian both say that it’s belittling to men to say that they can’t control their passions.    Elisabeth says that being a mom is so much to being a mom. If a woman wants to be in the workforce, she should do so and she shouldn’t be held back. If a woman wants to be a stay at home mom, she should be equally encouraged as those who are in the work force. We need to be supporters of women to empower and strengthen them.    Kwaku concludes that men should not be afraid to fight for women’s rights.  

Today we got to talk to Nate Jones who is the host of the Peculiar People Podcast (we told him to call it P-cubed (yes, P^3) so we'll see what happens 🙃). On his podcast, Nate interviews all kinds of people about their real and raw experiences as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church). His podcast will make you laugh, cry and feel all the feels.  Because Nate is usually the host, we wanted to have him sit on the other side of the table and talk to us about something he is passionate about in the Church of Jesus Christ. In this episode, we talk about how worship has changed in the LDS Church and how it has been influenced by millennials.  Is there a 'right' way to worship? Let us know your thoughts by sending us a direct message on Instagram or Facebook! 

Mormons believe that every human being is a child of God. They believe that as children of heavenly parents, they have divine potential and as such, can become perfected through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.    Kwaku and Ian invite special guest Sabrina to join them in discussing what The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes about becoming like God. Sabrina and Kwaku both discuss how the pattern of becoming like God can be compared to the pattern of children becoming like their parents. Through constant interaction and immense love, parents help children to learn and grow and eventually become the best they can be. Similarly, all humans can grow and progress and eventually become like God. Ian emphasizes the importance of progression by asking himself if he would feel comfortable in the presence of God, a good indication of his progression to be like Him.