In this video, Melissa and Sam share their thoughts and reactions to the new hit TV show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. With Melissa's personal experience growing up in the mainstream Mormon Church, she provides unique insights into how the show portrays the lives of Mormon women. Together, Sam and Melissa offer thoughtful commentary, discussing how closely the series aligns with reality and sharing their perspectives on the complexities of Mormon culture and family life. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to our Family Background and Channel Goal 00:03:32 - Controversy surrounding Mormon representation on TV 00:07:01 - Modern Interpretations of Church Doctrine 00:10:17 - Effects of Leaving the LDS Church 00:13:47 - Acceptance and Belief in the Church 00:17:15 - Misalignment with Church Teachings and Gender Equality 00:20:43 - Equality in the Church 00:24:19 - The Evolution of Mormonism's Standards 00:27:42 - Membership in the Mormon Church 00:30:59 - Thank You For Watching! 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] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support