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The Dark Reality of Having to Convert on a Mormon Mission (ft. @alyssadgrenfell)

@alyssadgrenfell delves into the high-pressure, sales-driven environment of Mormon missions, where missionaries are often more focused on hitting baptismal quotas than on genuine service. She reflects on the emotional toll of viewing people as "projects" and the ethical conflict of omitting key church practices, such as the use of temple garments, until after baptism. She discusses why she has deep regret for her mission. 👉 Subscribe to Cults to Consciousness Clips for more cult survivor stories: https://www.youtube.com/@CultstoConsciousnessClips 🎥 Watch the full podcast here: https://youtu.be/jYHqGBclmVk?si=w5T0Yb6pd9M9njtU #mormonmission #lds #ldschurch #mormon #exmo #alyssagrenfell #SheliseAnnSola #cults #escapingcults #cultstoconsciousness

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The Mormon Reformation: Blood Atonement, Polygamy and Home Interrogations

The Mormon Reformation of 1856–1857 brought mass rebaptism, home interrogation, pressure to enter plural marriage, and blood atonement sermons to Mormon Utah. In this episode of What Do You Know Wednesday, Hannah quizzes Jess on the seven-month campaign led by Brigham Young and Jedediah M. Grant. They trace how crop failures, food shortages, grasshopper infestations, and fear of divine punishment became a churchwide campaign of mass repentance. They cover the 27 questions home missionaries asked Mormon families, the sharp rise in plural marriages, Brigham Young’s blood atonement preaching, the castration of Thomas Lewis by Bishop Warren Snow and local men, and the Reformation’s connection to the siege mentality surrounding the Utah War and Mountain Meadows Massacre. Subscribe to Postmormon Postmortem for Mormon history, culture, true crime, and the parts of the story you probably didn’t hear in Sunday School. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mormon Reformation 00:38 Context of the Mormon Reformation 04:46 Brigham Young's Leadership and Public Phase 07:29 Home Missionaries and Interrogation Style Visits 11:09 Blood Atonement and Its Implications 16:24 Consequences and Aftermath of the Reformation #MormonReformation #MormonHistory #ExMormon

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How I Lost My Faith and Got Kicked Out of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Orchestra

For several years, I performed as a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square, accompanying what was then known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir on *Music and the Spoken Word*.From long Sunday mornings and rehearsals in the Tabernacle to touring, auditions, and eventually leaving the orchestra, this is my honest story of what it was really like behind the scenes.This isn't an exposé. It's a personal memoir about music, faith, and one of the most memorable chapters of my life.Along the way, I discuss:* What rehearsals were really like* The musicians behind the performances* Touring with the orchestra* My changing beliefs while still performing* The emotional power of music* How my time with the orchestra unexpectedly came to an endAlthough I no longer believe in the truth claims of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I remain deeply grateful for the opportunity to make music alongside so many exceptional musicians. Some experiences transcend belief, and beautiful music is one of them.If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about Mormonism, music, faith transitions, and honest personal stories, consider subscribing for more episodes.**#Mormon #ExMormon #TabernacleChoir #TempleSquare #MusicAndTheSpokenWord #LDS #FaithJourney #ClassicalMusic #MormonStories #MormonNewsRoundup**Please consider making a donation by joining our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MormonNewsRoundup Email: [email protected] Website: https://mormonnewsroundup.org/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mormonnewsroundup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mormon_news_roundup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093511869924 X: https://twitter.com/NewsMormon New episodes LIVE every Sunday and Monday nights at 9:30PM ESTPlease like and subscribe and hit the notifications bell. Remember remember, no unhallowed hand can stop this podcast from progressing!The Mormon News Roundup is NOT affilated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.