Saints Unscripted

We pray for LOTS of different things. We pray when something is lost, we pray to ace a test, we pray for others who are suffering, we pray to overcome intense trials, etc. But which prayers does God answer? Does God answer every prayer? And how do I know that I'm praying for the right thing?  In this episode, David, Kwaku and Justin answer the questions above and more. As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons), we are taught to pray A LOT. David, Kwaku, and Justin start the discussion with a quote from a young boy in the church who said, "My church guy told me that Jesus Christ knows where to find anything. He can find medals or anything you want." They discuss Jesus's role in prayer and the things that we should pray for in order to receive the guidance from God that we need.  Do you have any tips for heartfelt prayers? Shoot us a DM on Instagram or check us out on YouTube! Thanks for listening :) 

Is it okay to be a moderate disciple in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as the Mormon Church)? Can I believe some things and not others? Can I have one foot in and one foot out of the Church?  In this episode, Kwaku, Justin and David talk about if it's okay to live the gospel moderately. Some people call these types of members of the Church "Middle Way Mormons" or "Jack Mormons." They could also be described as unorthodox, unconventional or borderline.  The hosts talk about doubts, about pure discipleship, and about progression. They also mention the apostles of Jesus Christ and where they were as well.  Kwaku explains the difference between faith and beliefs. Justin further explains that it's like eating vegetables-- you can believe that vegetables are good for you but if you you don't eat vegetables, that knowledge isn't necessary as effective as it could be.  Have you ever felt 'on the fringe'? Check out our YouTube channel and leave a comment or shoot us a DM on Instagram! Thanks for listening :) 

On this episode of Saints Unscripted (formerly known as 3 Mormons), we got to talk to Nate Bagley about marriage. Nate Bagley runs multiple websites and podcasts including the Mormon Marriages website, utahdatenight.com, and the Loveumentary podcast. All in all, Nate knows A LOT about marriage and relationships so we had a BLAST talking with him about marriage tips, specially for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (otherwise known as Mormons).  Nate specially talks about tips that you likely won't hear being taught in the restored church (otherwise known as the Mormon or LDS Church). Check out the podcast for all of his tips :) Wanna share your thoughts? Check us out on YouTube and leave a comment! Or shoot us a DM on Instagram. Thanks for listening :) 

The 3 Mormons (currently known as Saints Unscripted) have many opinions on the topic of beards. Shelley thinks beards are gross and hates them. Ian thinks they are totally fine. Kwaku thinks they are reserved for ancient people. And they have many more opinions on a new show segment called “Rate That Beard”! On “Rate that Beard,” The 3 Mormons discuss their thoughts on different celebrities like Ryan Gosling, Robert Redford, Jack Black, Tom Selleck, and Andrew Garfield, and whether their beards and mustaches are awesome, or terrible.  The 3 Mormons discuss the BYU Honor Code and they agree that when you go to BYU, you sign the honor code; you need to agree to those standards, including not having a beard. If you don’t like the rule, don’t go to the school. It’s just that simple. They recognize that sometimes there are pre-judgments to people with beards, but they all agree that if you want to grow a beard, then go for it. To them, it doesn’t matter if you have a beard.

3 Mormons (currently known as Saints Unscripted) discusses the Millennial generation and Mormon millennials and the positives and negatives associated with it. Why are millennials awesome? Why are they not so awesome? The 3 Mormons all believe that there are good and bad things that come with the millennial generation and that we all can change and improve the stigma. Kwaku believes that the rise of secularism is a rough spot on the millennial generation. He believes that religion in society is very important and that void of religion, we slowly cease to have that goal of what a society should be. And because of that we will become more selfish, prideful, and the family unit will break.  Ian asks the important question: “Is chivalry dead?” Shelley is quick to respond with a confident, “Yes.” Shelley has noticed that men opening doors for women depends on whether the man is interested in the woman. She also thinks that that is a millennial thing, and that in her experience older men will open the door for her but the men her own age will not. She believes that opening doors is an important thing that all millennials should do. Open doors for women! Ian believes that because we lived with our Heavenly Father before this life, we were taught correct principles. Now, in this life, we can receive revelation from Him (which are those same correct principles from our previous life) to better ourselves and the millennial generation. Ian also says that because millennial entitlement is an epidemic running through many people, we need to pair ourselves with the spirit of God. By doing that, we will be able to live above the millennial stereotype of entitlement and laziness, and get things done!

3 Mormons (now known as Saints Unscripted) talk about Mormon Missionaries and dating before serving a Mormon Mission. The 3 Mormons are back in action as they give their thoughts and opinions on LDS Church missions and the importance of preparing for LDS missionary work. They then dive into the topic of Mormon dating and the importance it plays on LDS church missions and an individual’s life in general! What is an LDS mission? Ian believes that because Missions are a serious thing, the LDS Church needs stalwart men and women to go out and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Because of the LDS mission age change (young men can serve when they are 18, and young women can serve when they are 19), he thinks that going to college before your mission helps you get out those immature kinks and helps you find out who you really are! Shelley says that because the For the Strength of Youth Pamphlet says that young men and women should only group date when they reach the age of 16, we should heed to that council and we should really wait until our adult years to date someone seriously. She also says that all men and women should prayerfully consider when to go on a mission to really know when the right time to go would be.  Kwaku says that having a serious relationship while you are a missionary could be a distraction. He also says that LDS Missionary work doesn’t stop when your missionary name tag comes off. Member missionary work should be done your entire life, even after you were an Elder or Sister missionary. All 3 Mormons agree that saying you won’t marry someone because he or she is not a returned missionary is wrong, and that it should really matter on whether they are obedient to the commandments at that time. Shelley even says if a guy says that he cannot marry a girl because she isn’t a returned missionary, that girl should slap the guy in the face!  The 3 Mormons have many different opinions on the matter of Mormon dating and LDS church missions, but what do you think? Do you agree with Kwaku, Shelley, or Ian? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and share your opinions with us!