Hi, I'm Nathan

I'm a musician. I'm a mountaineer. I'm a Mormon.

About Me

I grew up in Utah and am indebted to loving parents who taught me hard work and obedience. I see every challenge that comes my way as an opportunity to learn and grow. I have a great love for learning. I am constantly hungry to learn new things. I've learned that in order to get knew knowledge, we have to follow the processes that get us there.

Why I am a Mormon

I'm a Mormon because I love Truth. I cling to it wherever I can find it. I have found that one of the greatest ways to learn truth is through prayer. That's how I developed a knowledge and understanding of the truth of this Church.

Personal Stories

How has The Book of Mormon helped you understand the purpose of life?

In two ways. First: because of the words of the Book itself. There are such beautiful doctrines taught in it and the more I read it, the more I understand and love it. They teach me who I am and why I'm here on the planet. And that changes everything.

Second: because of everything the Book of Mormon entails. If the Book of Mormon is false, then Joseph Smith was a fraud and all those beautiful teachings are wrong. But I know that it's not, and that he wasn't, and that they aren't. Therefore, I can learn more and more about who I am and why I'm here on the planet, on a daily basis.

How I live my faith

I live my faith by doing my best to treat everyone around me as my brother or sister and as a son or daughter of God. I always try to remember that I am a son of God as well. That means to me that there are certain laws that I have to follow and expectations that I have to live up to. It also means that I can trust Him with all my heart and know that things will be alright regardless of how complicated they seem.

What is the First Vision?

Nathan answered...

Some people know something about Joseph Smith seeing angels and finding Gold Plates. This is all true but pales in importance when compared with the First Vision. This was when Joseph Smith, at the age of fourteen, saw God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. They both spoke to him and they were two distinct and separate beings. The Father introduced the Son by saying, "This is my Beloved Son. Hear Him." Then, Jesus told Joseph, in response to his question, not to join any church because none had the complete truth. Jesus promised a restoration of His true church through Joseph.

So, the First Vision was much more important than any other vision that Joseph Smith had because he saw God and His Son, Jesus Christ.

What is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' attitude regarding homosexuality and same sex marriage?

Miriam answered...

We believe that all sexual activity should be reserved for marriage and that marriage should be between a man and a woman.

We do not deny anyone the right to choose. Hate has no place in our church.