Why I Left The Mormon Church...

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (105)

0:08 The Author's Background and Mormon Experience chapter 3
0:08 Growing up in a devout Mormon family and leaving the church
0:18 Differences between growing up as a Mormon in the 70s and 80s versus now
1:01 Bishop's interviews and inappropriate questions
3:36 Joseph Smith's Early Life and Claims chapter 4
3:36 Mormonism's Godhead and Joseph Smith's Claims
4:08 The Story of the Golden Plates and Angelic Intervention
5:11 Criticisms of Joseph Smith's Methods and Tools
6:14 Joseph Smith's Folk Magic Beliefs and Con Artist Activities
7:17 Joseph Smith's Changes to the First Vision Story and Critique of Mormonism chapter 4
7:17 Joseph Smith's Multiple Versions of the First Vision and Church's Official Version
8:21 Personal Experience with Criticism in Sunday School for Questioning the Prophet
9:22 Joseph Smith's Polygamy and Pedophilia, and Critique of Mormonism's Teaching on Sex Before Marriage
10:25 Critique of Mormonism's Word of Wisdom and Soda Consumption
10:57 Mormon Beverages and Church History chapter 5
10:57 Mormon Alternatives to Alcoholic Drinks
11:28 Joseph Smith's Tobacco Use and the Word of Wisdom
12:01 The Revelation Against Coffee and Tea
12:31 Cherry-Picking Scriptures and the Word of Wisdom
13:34 Personal Experience with Church Expectations
14:36 Mormon Church Criticism and Ghost Bed Advertisement chapter 3
14:36 Criticisms of Mormon Church Practices
15:07 Ghost Bed Advertisement and Promotions
16:08 Mormon Church Requirements and Temple Secrets
17:44 Mormon Temple Ceremony and Practices chapter 2
17:44 Ceremony Details and Significance of Names
19:48 Revelation and Magical Thinking in Mormonism
21:22 Discussion about Polygamy and Mormonism chapter 5
21:22 Introduction to Polygamy in Colorado City and FLDs
21:52 Comparison of Mainstream Mormons and FLDs
22:23 Breakaway Mormon Sect in Big Love and Triggering Content
22:54 Personal Experience with Polygamists at Walmart
23:57 History of Polygamy and the Mainstream Mormon Church
24:30 Changes in Church Practices chapter 3
24:30 Shortening Missionary Terms and Changing Sunday Schedule
25:32 Changes to Church Attire, Including Garments
26:02 Modernization and Flexibility in Church Practices
28:05 Artist Career and Mormonism chapter 4
28:05 Record Deal Offer and Church Pressure
28:36 Rejection of Record Deal and Personal Life
29:06 Seeking Advice from the Bishop
30:09 Husband's Tennis Career and Mormonism
31:12 Personal Story and Background chapter 3
31:12 Growing Up in Southern Utah and Discovering Homosexuality
32:14 Becoming an Activist in the Queer Rights and Civil Rights Communities
32:45 Conflict with Church and Politics
34:50 Utah Mormon Perspective on Gay Marriage chapter 3
34:50 Mormon Community's Stance on Gay Marriage
35:24 Personal Experience with Gay Marriage Debate
36:57 Confrontation and Leaving the Church
38:32 The Concept of a Shelf in Mormonism chapter 4
38:32 The Shelf Metaphor and Its Implications
39:04 Consequences of Having a Shelf
39:36 The Experience of Leaving Mormonism
40:07 Comparing Experiences with Other Religions
42:15 A Neighbor's Experience with Scientology chapter 4
42:15 Neighbor's Campaign Against Scientologists
42:45 Consequences of Refusing Scientology
43:17 Speaker's Relationship with Parents and Church
44:21 Label of Apostate and Consequences
45:21 Mormon Church Criticism and Personal Experience chapter 4
45:21 Mormon Church's Negative Impact on Mental Health and Suicide Rates
46:58 Church's Treatment of LGBTQ+ Individuals
47:29 Personal Experience with Mormon Church and Religious Trauma
48:32 Comparison to Other Religions and Personal Anecdote
49:02 Prison Experience and Church Rules chapter 4
49:02 Sharing Prison Experience on First Date
49:35 Church Rules and Community Protection
50:07 Guidance and Confidentiality
51:40 Prison Experience as Potential Problem
52:42 Personal Story of Church Experience chapter 5
52:42 Initial Dating Experience and Conflict
53:44 Text Notification Incident with Wife
54:16 Comparison to Ross from Friends and Mormonism Expectations
54:47 Concerns about Bishops' Interviews with Children
55:18 Sam Young's Crusade to Protect Children
56:20 Impact of Covid-19 on the Music Industry chapter 3
56:20 Personal Experience and Perspective on Covid-19's Effects
57:22 Challenges in Rebuilding the Music Scene
58:54 Starting a True Crime YouTube Channel During Covid-19
59:26 The Origins and Evolution of Dark Hearts with Stacy Lee chapter 5
59:26 Conceiving the Channel and Initial Niche Focus
59:57 Dining with Death and Last Meals of Serial Killers
1:00:27 Food Episodes and Playlists on Dark Hearts with Stacy Lee
1:02:03 Transition to True Crime and Mysteries without Food Element
1:02:33 Conspiracy Stories, Cults, and Dark Phenomena
1:03:06 Cults and Abusive Upbringing chapter 3
1:03:06 Dangerous Cult Leaders and Followers
1:04:07 Psychology of Abusive Upbringing and Cults
1:05:09 Book Recommendation and Fight Club Connection
1:06:41 Discussion of Apocalypse and Government Response chapter 3
1:06:41 Government Response to Apocalypse
1:07:11 Consequences of Government Action
1:07:42 Author's Interest in Jonestown and Church
1:08:13 Personal Experiences with Community and Church chapter 3
1:08:13 Personal Experiences with Church Services
1:09:13 Author's Struggle to Find Community
1:09:46 Prison Experience and Church Outreach Programs
1:10:19 Personal Experience with Mormonism chapter 4
1:10:19 Disappointment with Mormon Church's Lack of Action
1:10:51 Whistleblower's Revelation and Church's Response
1:11:22 Personal Experience with Homelessness in Las Vegas
1:11:53 Criticisms of Mormon Church's Wealth and Inaction
1:13:25 YouTube Monetization and Patreon chapter 1
1:13:25 Censored words on YouTube and Patreon

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