Growing Up in Polygamy - Sam and Melissa Zitting Wyson Part 2 - Mormon Stories Ep. 1618
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2022
- Join John and Jenn as they hear the unique Mormon Story of Sam and Melissa Zitting Wyson. Sam grew up in the FLDS church in Short Creek. After leaving the FLDS at age 18 he converted to the mainstream LDS church. He then met and fell in love with his beautiful wife, Melissa.
Listen in part two as Sam and Melissa begin to question doctrine of the LDS faith and their transition together out of the mainstream LDS church.
You can find them on their amazing RUclips channel Growing Up In Polygamy! / growingupinpolygamy
Show Notes:
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I loved this interview so much, I only wish we could've heard more on Melissa's story! She does such a good job interviewing Sam on their channel, it was nice to hear her being interviewed for a change!
Poor Melissa 😔. You freed your Dad, gave him the courage to finally voice his feelings. Please John, get her back sometime!!
Amanda Rae and her brother would be a good guest to have she was in “The Order” or the Kingston Clan in Salt Lake City. Especially having a young woman’s perspective from a polygamist group and her brother became LDS.
I’m thankful that my relationship with Jesus Christ is about believing in Him, inviting Him into my heart (life) and asking forgiveness for my sin. Jesus fills the vacuum in my soul rather relying on works. Jesus loves me so much that He died for me and I have certainty of my future in Heaven when I die. ✝️
What a wonderful young man. Incredible trials that he overcame. Wow.
These two are so well put together and well spoken. What a power couple.
We need to do away with the whole notion of prophets. 😮
Any religion that excludes anyone from attending a wedding seriously needs to question that religion, any religion. Family is the most important thing and nothing should prevent a love one from being excluded from anything so precious. Makes me sad. Religion is about love acceptance helping others so to have exclusions sounds man made rules. That’s said in love pain & sadness for these stories not in judgement, as a Catholic with our own issues. Nothing but love to you all♥️
I was able to keep my tears at bay when he started to tear up, but when Sam said he felt like he was too stupid to learn, and talking about the lost boys, I started to tear up. As a mom, I just can't imagine my child being out there alone feeling that way.
My heart breaks for all the Lost boy's. He is so brave to leave. We had a large polygamist family in our neighborhood and my friends Mom befriended on of the boys. She was a teacher and she taught him how to read. He was 16 and didn't know how. I was 10 and didn't realize he didn't know how to read because reading is freedom. The sin of keeping people ignorant is the worst thing they do.
I am not a Mormon and never have been, but I live in the same community as the Columbia River Temple. I have so many friends who are Mormon, but it has always felt like they held me at an arm’s length. Mormon Stories Podcast has helped me to understand why that is the case.
I was crying along with Sam when he spoke about the family who helped him. 😭
I grew up LDS (pioneer heritage) and left in my 30s. I’m pretty sure I share ancestors with many of the FLDS families and learning about its origins fascinates me. I think I’ve watched most of the videos on Sam and Melissa’s channel. One thing I respect about them is how respectful they are of both the LDS and the FLDS people and their beliefs but sometimes I feel like they candy coat issues and I really just want them to say what they really think. This interview made me feel like I know them so much better now and I loved it. I could listen to them all day. The love between them is palpable.
I just want to say how much I appreciate this mini-series, Mormon Stories in general, and John. John is so good at these interviews. I love how he asks seemingly obvious questions that end up having non-obvious or, at least, really profound answers. He elicits all the information and facilitates all the stories in such remarkable way. John, you really have such a gift.
Just wanted to say how much I enjoy this channel. I’m an ex-pentecostal (UPCI) and your content has really helped me along my deconstruction. Thank you
This was my favorite interview yet! I love everything about this couple! Their love and mutual respect for each other is beautiful. Their ability to factually and succinctly tell their stories, but in a way that draws their audience in - wanting to know more and how things turned out. They didn't interrupt each other. They affirmed each other. They shared their truth without disparaging others. Truly one of the most interesting, uplifting interviews I've heard!
Sam sure is a strong person. It shows that regardless of your faith, how LOVE is what truly matters and makes a difference. It is because people showed him love that he was able to believe he wasn’t stupid and that he could do things in life. Love is all we need.
I left church life about 20 years ago. Living in the South, having a different faith practice, is definitely not the norm.
Possibly my fav Mormon Stories episode. These two are so sincere, and I love stuff about Southern Utah.
What an amazing, thoughtful and intelligent couple! Best interviews yet!