Join us on a Cruise Feb. 2025! www.growingupinpolygamy.com/guipcruise2025 Join Sam, who grew up in the polygamous FLDS community, and Melissa, raised in the mainstream LDS church, as they react to the first episode of National Geographic's hit show "Polygamy USA." In this episode, titled "Meet the Polygamists," the show explores the lives of the Centennial Park fundamentalist Mormon group. Sam and Melissa share their unique perspectives and insights on the portrayal of polygamy and the Centennial Park community. Don't miss their honest reactions and thought-provoking discussions! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Fear and Control in Religious Communities 00:03:48 - The Missionary Program and Polygamy Practices 00:07:38 - Unmarried young men and the rules they face 00:11:26 - Leaving the Community 00:15:10 - Differences in church structure between LDS and FLDS 00:19:07 - Church Behavior and the Council of Priesthood 00:22:32 - Observing the "Turkey Bowl" game 00:26:22 - The Burial and Resurrection Ceremony 00:30:01 - Funerals and Religion in Mormonism 00:33:51 - Coming Soon Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! [email protected] Las Vegas, NV 89136 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support