In this video, Sam and Melissa dive deep into the topic of Mormon temple garments as portrayed in the TV show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. As people who once wore these sacred garments, they answer common questions about their purpose, why they are so important in Mormonism, and how they’ve fostered a culture of judgment based on whether or not someone is wearing them. 00:00:00 The Significance of Mormon Garments in Faith and Judgment 00:04:21 Understanding LDS Temple Garments 00:08:39 Understanding LDS Garment Practices 00:12:52 The Significance of Temple Garments in Mormon Faith 00:17:20 Evolution of Garment Wear in LDS and Fundamentalist Groups 00:21:48 Navigating Garment Wear in Everyday Life 00:25:45 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Controversy and Perception 00:30:00 Transitioning from FLDS Garments to Modern Clothing 00:34:54 Navigating Identity and Clothing in Faith Transitions 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