I am going through a season of extreme grief & loss in my life, these stories of love and acceptance are bringing me back.

Benji hit a home run when he talked about the “The Purge” within the Mormon Church and the cold heartedness of Dallin Oaks who is still stuck in the 14th century yet has a gay grandson. Great interview Benji!

The HONESTY is so wonderful. What a breath of fresh air. This was even more enjoyable to watch than the original podcast where he came out. So wonderful to witness his progression that rings so true with my own experience. I love all the tearing down of walls and greater view of reality that results. So much love for you both and what just happened in this podcast. This reality is so much more beautiful than the fantasy world that I was steeped in my whole growing up. This is what the youth needs to hear to be healthy and happy.

8-9-ish hours binge watching Benji Schwimmer; why am I crying so damn much!? I'm not gay or a dude. 💛Much love & gratitude. Thank you Benji. Thank you Dr. Dehlin

I could listen to Benji all day. This was an awesome follow up video, and I wish Benji nothing but the best that life has to offer. Thank you so much for your video John and bringing Benji back.

You will be a wonderful father one day Benji. Full of wisdom, warmth and love ❤️

Benji, I wish I could thumbs-up this video more times. Thanks for your genuine comments. Wish you all the best.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Benji, you are genuine and honest and I have enjoyed listening to both episodes 1000 and 1001. I appreciate your openness, and insights and I wish you the best in your life. And thank you John for bringing Benji to us.

I just watched 5+ hours of Benji's first podcast with John, then found this follow-up and see that he is the same honorable man he was 7 years ago.

"instead of hoping, I'm acting." This defines my post-Mormon life.

Your honesty, integrity, kindness and humility is refreshing. You are a 100% right in what you said here.

My God. This was powerful and raw… damn

Allowing diverse opinions vs selected p.r. info.... excellent point!

These honest conversations are so needed. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing you are so inspiring Benjie. Thank you John for mormon storys.

Wow Benji, thoroughly enjoyed what you are saying. You are very honest and sincere in what you are saying. I enjoyed watching this podcast. Thanks for your words. 😀

Can't help to watch this a second time. Such an inspiring and encouraging video.

Live your life Benji and enjoy you spoke the truth and the truth is the truth and you pull the cover off of all of it thank you and I appreciate everything that came out of your mouth thank you

Mixed orientation marriages and relationships are pure hell.

I watched both and great subjects were discussed in both. However, I do sincerely hope Benji has reflected on his thought of "nothing" after death and how that might not be the best message to project to Mormon men/boys dealing with being homosexual. A spiritual life/point of view without the confines of a "religion" could be a great alternate.

Best Benji quote -''Family: Isn’t it about…time?... Fuck yeah it is. Your time with your family, with your friends, with your life, is now.''

Live your best life and don’t let anyone or any church take that from you! They don’t get that much power! Even though they think they do!

Thank you for your words on the idea that some people need religion. I think this is true for all. I don't happen to be one of them, but if that makes someone happy then go for it.

I just lost it emotionally when he said “Family, ISN’T it about TIME. Fuck yeh, it’s time.” My heart burst. I feel “the spirit” of my soul, of connection, of truth, of “God”, of families. Started around 1:28 or 1:30. “Strong language”can be a cathartic way to express feelings. All Mormon Stories episodes seem to help me heal in some way or another and they each have a few hit me spots. Thanks Benji/John.

Please tell me he has been on again, just noticed this was 4yrs old. Any update videos????

I attended evergreen years ago, it was a big pick up joint. They pretended to be something they were not. A good friend of mine ended up committing suicide as he could not reconcile his being gay and the church.

I’ve never heard the term “son” used for the younger partner of a male couple with a major age difference. Of course now you hear the term “Daddy” used even for a straight male who is like a real man who is like a silver fox (although he doesn’t have to be old & gray).

I agree with everything he said it's wrong living life that's not right either you going to live one life another life but you cannot be able to lie and in a neither life is true

I had two long term relationships with two devoted members of the Mormon Church. The first hung himself, the second shot himself in the head.

He is crazy and the people he has been exposed to him are harmful .

So he s gone from right wing mormon to a left wing political activist

Ok I've watched all his previous videos... and great But i just heard him say privilege....and my alarms started ringing

And as a 57 yr old gay guy... these new young guys use the word queen...its offensive