Why I Regret My Mormon Mission ft. Alyssa Grenfell ​
Why I Regret My Mormon Mission ft. Alyssa Grenfell ​  
Podcast: Cults to Consciousness
Published On: Tue May 27 2025
Description: Ex Mormon YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell, opens up about her experience going to the Mormon University Brigham Young University and on her service mission for the LDS church. Here is why she ultimately regrets spending a year and a half trying to convert people to the faith. Click here to watch on YouTubeCatch Shelise on Alyssa’s channel where they discuss soaking and other loopholesFind Alyssa on social media:YouTube: @alyssadgrenfellTikTok:   / alyssadgrenfell  Instagram:   / alyssadgrenfell  Blog: https://www.mormontruths.comEmail: alyssadgrenfell@gmail.comWe want to meet you in real life!  Come adventure with us on our 2nd C2C VACATION!  Click here to go to the official booking pageSubscribe to our C2C "CLIPS" Channel!Support C2C - Any donations are welcome and appreciated to support the making of this podcast.Find our FULL (uncensored) merch store here!Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultstoconsciousnessVenmo @sheliseannFind us on Social media!Instagram @cultstoconsciousness Host Instagram @sheliseann Co Producer / Host @jonathan.rosales_ TikTok @cults.to.consciousness Twitter @cultstocon **Disclaimer: Thanks for joining us at Cults to Consciousness. This storytelling podcast is meant to be for entertainment purposes only and does not substitute for medical advice. We may discuss triggering topics and we ask that you make your personal mental health a priority. Lastly, the opinions of our guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the host.**00:00:00 Intro00:05:41 How Mormonism impacted Alyssa's childhood and her personal relationships and led her to BYU 00:10:44 BYU as a symbol of Mormon culture and a goal for those outside of Utah00:15:58 Rules at BYU that prevent students from taking tests and forming connections with other students00:22:24 Threats of degree revocation as a control tactic to keep students within the honor code boundaries00:25:57 The impact of BYU surveillance and the honor code on victims00:28:10 Alyssa begins to experience dissonance with her faith and personal beliefs at BYU00:33:58 How missionaries are viewed in Mormon culture and how it coerces LDS members to serve00:42:03 Alyssa's personal revelation from God... that contradicts the church00:48:10 Alyssa's first experience in the temple and how it impacted her mission00:58:14 The implications of going through the temple and then cancelling your mission00:59:54 The isolation of a Mormon mission01:07:51 How the church promotes religious OCD to its missionaries01:10:22 How Alyssa's mission affected her mental health in the field and when she came home01:15:16 Living with a hoarder as a missionary and how the church deemed those to be adequate conditions01:19:51 What the consequences were to raising concerns about improper housing01:26:04 How the goal of worthiness keeps missionaries in line and in potentially harmful environments01:28:44 Baptism quotas, avoiding certain questions and omitting the truth while trying to convert01:32:33 When numbers get in the way of actually helping those in need01:35:36 Why Alyssa regrets her mission01:39:19 What to do when you meet a Mormon missionary01:43:49 Linda, listen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.