The Mormon Settlers of Rural Arizona 🇺🇸
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Removed from society in the high desert of Arizona is one of the original Mormon communities. Here live some of the descendants of Joseph Smith. Today we meet up with some of the seasoned Snowflake locals to get an inside look at what this community is all about.
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Peter thank you! I hope you have a great day today😊❤
Peter. I just subscribed to Natalias TH-cam channel She is very lovely and beautiful. 🤩 Have a blessed holiday season. I hope you both have an abundant and prosperous new year! Love always. ❤️🥰
Damn never heard Jack Mormon before but that's me... Also to the man who has the 30 year old son that hasn't gone back to church yet never lose hope on 36 I started going back when I was 34
Peter find out what the requirements are to carry that card. It’s pretty much extortion. A religion ruled by fear.
Soon as I see your new video out, I just click on it, then I look to see what it's about😂
I love your videos!
All of them
Love that Peter's channel has turned into an amalgam of history, anthropology, geography, religion and philosophy, all with a very simple approach. Everything else like this is way too hyperfocused on one aspect. Peter's giving us the everyday look at tons of human communities all across America, which is vested with so much of world-influencing history. Thank you sir, long may it continue!
I agree. I just hope he doesn't get sucked in and loose track.
lose track of what, it seems like he is absolutely following the right path regarding his content lately.@@Faaitu
I've followed Peter for years and as a guy from Philly am loving the insight into all of these different cultures living among us in the USA.
@@crowcrow1465 I agree. I just thought the 'invitation for dinner interview' with the Mormon group in Provo , was a little mushy. I thought he was going to explore the complete political control the church has over the entire state. The U.S. constitution clearly separates the two. There have been wrongful execution in the state because the church strongly condones the death penalty. They use the "eye for an eye" saying in the Bible to justify their reasoning.
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@@crowcrow1465he means he hopes Peter keeps doing these in the same curious, polite free-wheeling way instead of morphing into an agenda driven platform
Hi Peter, I wasn’t sure the best way to reach out but I hope that this message finds you. I just have to tell you how much of an impact you have had on my life brother. My world turned upside down during Covid, after a horrible divorce and being separated from my two young kids, I fell into a long-term and somewhat complex depression and felt completely stuck. I can say with complete certainty that your videos are the reason I am here right now and why my life is starting to go in the direction that it is. Your videos gave me real connection when I was stuck in self-isolation and did not know how to get out. Thank you Peter
I hope you are feeling much better now. Much love and best wishes to you and blessings in everything you do.
Hopefully it’s at least taught you to get out and explore your surroundings, meet new people and put things in perspective. Peter has so many videos and so many interactions with people from all walks of life that even though you’ve been going through a rough time, the positives CAN outweigh the negatives if you are willing to take them in….
From spending a day with Peter I'd say he has an innate love for mankind!
Same situation. Complete devastation...
Sorry to hear, my friend...
Cheaters are horrible people.
ADULTERY RUINS EVERYTHING.
The great impact Peter's work has on me is that it teaches me rather deeply about the stuff I only knew bits and pieces from the "media". Born and raised in Ukraine I always saw Mormon missionaries who were teaching English, Biblical classes, volunteering in the local communities. But I honestly never knew a lot about them up until now.
Awesome series about all kinds of Christian communities in the US, thanks a lot.
Mormons call themselves christian but they do not believe in the Godhead (the Father, Son and Holy Spirit). They are the largest cult in America.
Mormons are not Christians
They are not Christians. Very little, they believe DOCTRINALLY lines up with historical Christianity. They are nice and decent people but what they believe does not equal Christianity.
@@kfb6158 I guess you are right, not an expert on the subject but they definitely have way more going on than is in the Bible. But by Christian communities I also meant Peter's series about Amish people.
Were you raised Orthodox or something else?
Keith is my step dad. Thanks for showing your viewers our unique corner of the world.
Love you tons, son!
@@keithflake9144great job Mr. Keith.
You have one beautiful town Mr. Keith. I pray one day ill be able to provide enoigh to move my kids to a beautiful place as such @keithflake9144
@@donnagruber-macomber3127 You will be welcome in our town!
@@keithflake9144 Mr. Keith, is it possible to buy "Snowflake an inheritance of faith" and "Finding Snowflake" dvd online? Would love to support you!
This Flake guy did an amazing job describing the religion and temples. Peter, amazing interviews. I really have enjoyed your visit to Shiprock, NM that is one of my favorites.
Snowflake, AZ was named by the Snow family and the Flake family.
I agree, he did a good job and you can tell he's just a regular guy who lived his life in the community and the religion (as opposed to being a paid representative of the religion with scripted/sanitized answers)
Hey you were in my town! And I worked with Keith and Reed for 15 years editing their videos! So cool to see this pop up in my feed! Thanks for doing this!
That must have been a blast!
Those were the good ole days! Good memories!
Thank you for sharing Keith with us. Keith has such a calmness, peacefulness with such wisdom and love for his faith. One of your best episodes!
Keith and Sarah are so brave to have left.
Keith is a real "Stand Up" gentleman. The world needs more like him.
What did they leave? Just curious. I don't think that they would have left their church, but maybe they did.(??) Either way, they are lovely people.@@ms.keeton2884
There are some good documentaries out there about Mormonism on TH-cam. One is, "Test of a prophet the Bible vs. Joseph Smith", "The Lost Book of Abraham", and the last is "DNA vs. Book of Mormon".
I am not religious at all, and tend to steer clear of it, but I could listen to Keith talk for hours! He is such a kind, gentle, intelligent, open minded and well versed man. He’s a Not your typical in your face kinda guy that I respect and admire.
I enjoy these videos so much that I get quite sad when they're over. What a film maker! 👏
😂bruh he dropped this not even 30 mins ago you haven't even finished the short film yet and your expressing this comment.... Make it make sense bucko
@@eastsde5 Did you learn about tenses at school?
Sorry I'm late in finding these videos.
It is very impressive content!
I love getting a better understanding of all religions and the various sects!
It's amazing that it looks like he does all the filming himself!
I am so grateful that I found your channel. I’m German, living in Australia, and it is so refreshing to see America ,away from the Hollywood image.
Never believe Hollywood
If you want some more history on Mormonism then research what they did to Native Americans
I grew up a member of the church in snowflake, although I am no longer active in the church, I am truly thankful for that little town and the beautiful people in it who helped create the childhood I lived. Thank you for sharing.
I have a home right outside of Snowflake and my kids live there in Snowflake. We aren't LDS but I love that town and am crying because I miss it. This was wonderful to see.
We hope you will come sometime to visit the kids!
@@keithflake9144 we're actually able to get back for the weekend.
Thank You for the great content. Honestly as a Canadian watching from the north its very easy to get caught up in the negative news from the United States. Your videos help balance out that loud noise from certain sections of the general media.
The quality of these documentaries is insane! It's better than many big productions!!
Thanks
You are killing it Peter. Keep it up. I understand you may have put off many life decisions to film these videos for us. I hope your family travels with you sometimes although I understand it could be difficult. With all that said I hope you are showing us this beautiful world for many more years
I'm from Mesa, Arizona. I also happened to be a descendant of Erastus Snow who is my 4th great grandpa. I've been to Snowflake once as a kid. All the people i've ever met from snowflake or friends i've had that have ties to Snowflake have been some of the best people! Also, this gentlemen Keith just seems so genuine and kind. Love this video Peter!!
Mesa, the Salt Lake City of Arizona
LOL and Gilbert is like the Provo haha@@know-body2519
My parents worked in that temple for many years. I grew up in Eagar about an hour from Snowflake. It warms my heart to see Peter visit this area.
My family is LDS and some of the original pioneers to settle the White Mountains in AZ (including Snowflake). I’m so happy you’re showcasing the generous, hard working people of this area. Thank you Peter for all the great things you and Natalia are doing to show the stories of our American communities. May God bless you abundantly for all you do!!
Peter, I just love your channel. So positive & uplifting. You make learning about different groups of people intriguing as well as informative.
Thank you for showing us all these precious people & I bet that Mexican food was delicious, it looked so authentic, yummy!❤
Awesome product and story
So cool to see Peter visit my hometown! I can honestly say that growing up as a member of the church in Snowflake shaped who I am for the best. Thanks for the video, Peter! Your non-judgmental interview style is what this world needs.
Great job showcasing some of the different lifestyles and communities from the mormon faith. I served in the military with an LDS who I considered my best friend up until he passed away 2 years ago. I learned a lot from him over the years, but this series has shown me a lot more. It was great to see the sheriff you had in the native series too.
Wild stuff Peter! Growing up in AZ it was funny that Snowflake was always called a "Morman" town and now I know what everyone meant. I've been there many times through the years visiting friends. Thanks for spotlighting a good, honest people and community. Talk about a small world, I've been in/at several rodeos that Reed announced and love the family connection that Sheriff Clouse appeared in another video! Thank you so much for finding Keith and adding another chapter in this awesome series. I think I'm like most of your followers that appreciate your take on topics that inform/teach us about things, people and places we only know bits and pieces about. Can't wait to see what's next!
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Your videos are so amazing and unique, Peter. Don’t ever stop. Such amazing beautiful people. I’ve followed you from East LA to Appalachia to Amish country now to Arizona Mormons and I can’t wait for your next adventure. This country is amazing.
Great Episode Peter. Excellent editing Natalia. Thanks for letting us in Keith and sharing your knowledge.
Cheers all. 🇨🇦
Salt of the earth people...and Keith's home is absolutely gorgeous. Admirable that he built it himself❤❤❤
A non Saturday video? Let’s go!!!! 👍
Yes the answer to our prayers 😁🙏💜✨️
Ha! I was going to comment as well. Mid-week video, nice surprise… Like all of his series’s, this one has been really good.
@@joshuabray37 10000%
A Sunday tradition at Moving Forward Foreclosure Cleanouts in Phoenix, Arizona. Much like Steve Harvey on the road I like sharing good in our world and Peter is absolutely that and no judgements. Hands down respect and will continue to support. Make your day amazing and never stop moving forward!!
I moved to Snowflake 5 months ago then just moved to an even smaller town 40 miles away 4 weeks ago. My first time living in Arizona and I’m loving it. I resigned from the LDS church before I moved here and I still fit in great because I lived the common culture here faithfully for 53 years. I’m a very happy non-Mormon living in the heart of northern AZ MormonLand and it’s pretty great so far! Much better than the 33 years I spent in Salt Lake City. Thanks for this great series, Peter! You make my favorite content!
Utah mormons are almost their own culture from other mormons. lol
@@surfingtothestars I agree with that! I was born and raised in San Diego,CA and my Mormon life was WAY different there than in Utah.
@@surfingtothestars It can be seen that way. I'm a Salt Lake Mormon, but have lived in Colorado as a cadet at the Air Force Academy, in Texas as a professor at Texas A&M, as a professor at Univ of Utah, as a professor at Idaho State Univ, as professor in Minsk, Belarus, and as a science lab administrator in Sydney, Australia. So I have seen quite a bit from the secular point of view at a variety of places.
My point is that Mormons can be a lot of different things. Salt Lake Mormons are seen as different from Utah Mormons. Idaho Mormons are different just as Arizona Mormons are different. The competition as to who is more sanctimonious? I think what is in the hearts of Mormons is more enduring than what you may see on the street. It can be said that even the most pious from any location can either be sincere or a fraud. I have seen fraud even in the loftiest pillars of the community from the wealthiest neighborhoods along the Wasatch Front. My problem is that when I took upon myself the Code of an Air Force Office at USAFA, I also committed to the non-tolerance clause of the Honor Code. While I don't disavow the religion because of a few bad apples, I also cannot fraternize with them, and I will not lecture them because that would be useless for a sanctimonious hypocrite. So I just get along with them and keep to myself.
Now I am not resentful. I have known a lot of good ones that are truly sincere and honest people. But I don't have time to deal with the others as I am a professional that has a lot on my plate with malfeasance in my professional community that places lives in my sphere of responsibility at risk. I manage and administer research nuclear reactors, so I dont'' have time for insubordination, ignorance, and immaturity.
Now there is something I want to say about Snowflake and Colorado City. These are genuine people. They are sincere. You have gotten the real deal with them. I saw nothing that I thought was phony. I would have any of them as neighbors any time. I can't say that about some of the east-side Salt Lake neighbors. And that I think is what the difference is between Salt Lake Mormons and Others. However, a few among the others are intolerably, overly pious "seminary jet-setters" that are a little too much for me to gut. There is a fine line. And I think the world sees the same. My 2nd great grandfather was a Methodist Episcopal lay preacher from the Iowa circuit during the last half of the 1800's, so I see this from that perspective.
If only the church leaders would comply with the noncompliance honor code. Wouldn’t that be something?
Non tolerance I mean
Thanks!
Peter is an absolute genius. Peter's talent had superceded that of youtube. Most underrated there is!
Thank you Peter for your respectful and skilled interviews into the lives of so many diverse people. It’s a joy to learn from and about others.
Extremely interesting video. As a non-Mormon who lives in Utah, this video series has given me a completely different perspective on the church and all the people who follow it. Thank you for the work you do Peter.
I live in Slc, but was born and raised in the neighboring town of San Juan/St. John's. Am proud to say I'm part of the Udall clan. "Mo" Udall was Speaker of the House for several terms. At least twice he was elected Speaker *unanimously" by both sides of the aisle. His best friend in this world was arch-Conservative Barry Goldwater, Leader of the Senate. They could go head to head aggressively. And go on fishing trips where politics were not much of a conversation topic. Those were the days. True: AZ Mormons are a different breed. Best to kinda keep our mouth shut when living in Utah. It's bc we learned to get along and often be friends, in my town, with Spanish (as they to this day insist on being called) settlers there some 100 years before my folks got there in the late 1870s. Also with the very peaceful, highly civilized Zunis 10 miles up the road. Also with two German-Jewish brothers who quite ran the town till the Law came to town when AZ became a state in 1912.
Enough said I guess.
Thank you. I'm a former member, and this man's sincerity is touching.
I have been in mormon´s temple even I´m an atheist, it had open door event after it was build. So I guess it was once in lifetime for me to get in. It was beautiful inside. It had huge chandeliers and I felt so peaceful in there. There were many different kind of rooms and paintings on the walls.
Any time a new temple is built or undergoes major renovations and reopened there is always a couple months long open house for the community to come and visit the temple. I am glad you had the opportunity to visit one.
I'm a "mormon" and we believe that peaceful feeling you felt in the temple is God speaking peace and love to you. I'm not sure of you believe that but, regardles, I'm glad you felt that way😊
Not sure where you live, but temple open houses are going on frequently these days.
There is only one in my country so I dont think I will see it again inside. There arent that many mormons here, so dont think they will build another. @@SeanyeMidWest
Yes fairytales just like my ex religion JWs. They have so many similar things, that exmo youtube videos have been huge help my exit journey from JWs. JWs doesnt have only JWs places, everyone are welcome to everywhere to visit, nothing like mormon´s temple. No secret rituals. Only one book is forbidden for non male and you need to be an elder to get it. I knew that book but my JW elder dad did good job to hide from me when I was little girl. I got the copy of it and I have been reading most part of it just cos I´m curious. If you stop to be an elder they need to give that book back. Sorry not sorry that I have read it as female. 😂
Peter, These videos should be logged and saved into the archives. This is important stuff. Documenting folks and their beliefs etc.
The community of Snowflake is beautiful. Thank you Peter for showing, sharing, and educating us in this beautiful way.
Mr. Peter….you sir are in my opinion the true definition of A Pioneer. The way you show people that we are all people with other beliefs and cultures.is amazing . It’s so important to open our minds (if you choose ) to the idea that we are still people with our own beliefs and opinions is ok. Conversation’s should be had to discuss how we all live and not to judge. Hats off to you sir.
I like that you format is like a neutral ground.
I've watched many of your vids and they are all of a calm atmosphere, easy to watch and listen to, as well as learn so much of so many subjects in life.
Thank you Peter!
Thanks you Peter and everyone who chose to share glimpses of their lives will us.
Peter, you are putting in work, man… Please don’t ever stop pumping these out!
Better documentaries than any tv channel 👌🏽
Amen to that.
Another awesome video. What you do is truly so important and I thank you. I'm one of the Mormons who lives in northwest New Mex. I have relatives in the Snowflake area who pioneered to that whole region.
Love it! My extended family is from St. John’s, AZ near there. The number of national politicians, judges, prominent businessmen, church leaders, University presidents, and other VIPs that have come out of that little corner of the world is simply astounding. About 8 different US senators have ties to the area. I lived there for a summer doing a legal clerkship and tried to learn as much as I could about the history of the area. It has an amazing history, better than any Western. Still love to go back when I can on the family homestead up in the White Mountains.
Do you know any Overson’s (also spelled Oveson) or Whitings? My father-in-law was raised there.
Whitings.
Of course! ....from a Udall (in exile ha)
Cora Overson who ran the lunch at St Johns elementary. I could go back in the kitchen for bottomless seconds. From scratch rolls...stews..."pink dyed soapsuds" jello. S'kuse me my mouth be waterin r.n.
My partner in crime cousin Karma Udall married to Ken "Sam" Whiting? Hell yes.
What I see in some of these wonderful videos from here in the UK is not just the interesting bits about the differences between humans, but also how at heart a lot of us have similar family values and that so many people are good on this planet. Thank you to the people of snowflake for giving us a look into their lives.
I have loved these LDS videos, Peter. My mom grew up in a very small Mormon community outside Gallup New Mexico called Ramah. They lived on a ranch and worked along with the Indians. This was 1950s. We visited this area last summer. It’s literally out in the middle of nowhere and a beautiful, wild and an untamed place. The only church in the middle of the community is LDS. Still lots of native Americans in the area.
My grandma grew up there as well she was a Wilkins and Bloomfield
WOAH! Did anyone else catch this… the Mormon guy saying “several hundred Navajo kids lived in government sponsored dormitory schools here because THERE WAS NOT ADEQUATE EDUCATION ON THE RESERVATIONS“. I think Peter should do a series on that topic, the American Indian boarding schools, forcing children into assimilation. There are still plenty of survivors around and school buildings.
If you actually know the history, it's closer to what he described than what you described. Living and education conditions were (and are) horrendous on the reservation.
@@robbhays8077 Many send their kids to public schools for that very reason.
Definitely different experiences at each of the schools. @@robbhays8077
Peter did do a whole video series on native tribes in America.. maybe a year or so ago.. videos are still up.. fascinating series.. many interviews about all those topics
@@robbhays8077 An estimated 50,000 Native American children went through the program many came forward and claimed they were sexually abused during then, nothing good comes out of forcibly converting and assimilating anybody it’s horrible it’s crazy Mormons are proud of it they also think us natives are dark because we sinned
I'm so glad you showed the rural LDS perspective! I grew up in the Salt Lake Valley and now live in a small town in Central Utah. It is such a different feeling and I've grown to love it so much
Some of your videos should be standard watching in high school classes. Not just this subject, but ones from your other travels across USA and the world. You ask the right questions without sounding bias, and get very detailed and informative responses.
I thought about this too! My US History hs teacher would of ate all these videos up ! Weekly Peter Santenello videos for sure 😂
They don't know that mist of the problems of the world are due to religion and overpopulation
His videos are what the journalistic standard should be: an unbiased approach to getting information without a vested political ideology pushing for a desired answer.
Religion should not be taught in high school
@@daylehudson6810 teaching the history of religion is not the same as teaching religion. And most of his videos are not about religion.
What a warm person with a positive outlook. Very interesting video. Thank you!
As a member of the Church, thank you, Peter, for the genuine respect you always show my fellow believers. This good man is a real gem and did a stand-up job of explaining our beliefs.
Agreed!
Man I just found your channel about two weeks ago and I’ve watched every video you’ve put out. I absolutely love your content. It’s so eye opening and utterly fascinating! Thank you for the many hours of enjoyment!
Wow! That's crazy. But thank you, I'm glad you're liking the content.
I’ve been watching your documentaries for a long time on TH-cam and I really appreciate your work and I enjoy watching them . I wanted to say thank you for telling the real stories on every documentary that you do and I’m looking forward to the next one that you come out with..
Latter Day Saints. A true Americana religion. Although Roman Catholic, I respect the grit, determination, reliance on family, and taking care of their own of these admirable people. Thank you Peter for taking us along with this production.
Thanks so much. We really admire the Roman Catholics for similar values ❤
I can’t stop watching Peter’s documentaries, always very enlightening. Great job 👍
I grew up in Alabama. I moved to Arizona for a new life because I had friends there. I remember there being a thrift store across the street from where I lived that sold stuff for extremely cheap. I swear I could get a button up dress shirt and some job interview dress pants for only like $6. I kept wondering how the store made a profit off of it, just to find out they don’t. It was owned by the Mormon church, and they made it very inexpensive just to help people. They even would even give you a Book of Mormon for free at the checkout. That told me everything I needed to know about LDS. They’re a bunch of loving and caring people who truly want to do good in a world of wrong.
The thrift store was Deseret Industries (D.I. for short) and it's a great resource for many people! I'm glad you found value in it
The D.I. haven't been to one in a while
You clearly haven't studied the real religion or culture...
@@-SupraMari0-Haters gonna hate. 🤷🏻♀️
It's not hate, it's simply the truth.@@dianenaylor4770
My mom grew up in Snowflake and her parents kept their house there until they passed a few years ago. We would go up from our home in Phoenix to spend the summers up there. It was, in a word, idyllic. I love Snowflake and the people there. Seeing that you explored the town and visited some of my old friends and relatives makes me so happy!!!
Peter, I discovered your channel a while back and I love it. It is a privilege to follow you to all the places you go. I look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Thank you Peter for your coverage and journey learning about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I just received my Endowment yesterday and had a confirmation of the Savior Jesus Christ. My road as a convert is different from those with historical pioneer roots. The Temple is truly something different and completely respected by the faithful. Hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the faith 👍
Congratulations. That is wonderful news. 🎉
Congrats on your endowment! What temple did you go through?
Congrats! I like how the interviewee said he wishes he was born 100 years ago so he could have the pioneer experience. I feel the same way sometimes when I read through my ancestors journals. It’s exciting that you get to be a pioneer now and set a legacy for your family in the generations to come!
You are a pioneer! Now come and attend the Snowflake temple with Jodi and me. Congrats! Keith
Hey Peter, I am so Pleased to see that you found the Flake familys'.
They are very dear Folks,frankly I did not know they were LDS.
That to me is great, because we formed a lovely relationship unaware.
This series was very enlightening 👍.
Merry Christmas Peter 🎄🌟.
JO JO IN VT 💞
I have REALLY enjoyed watching this series so far! Amazing content. Thank you so much for your time and effort that you put into your work Your passion really shows through!
Great video! My mom was born and raised in Snowflake along with her siblings. I loved visiting my grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins there! Great memories! I will always love Snowflake, Arizona 🩷
Very impressed by young Sheriff,exceptionally well spoken and informed re life.I love learning through you Peter,your subject matter always informative.🦘🇦🇺🎄
I'm from Texas, but I have been deep into these videos on the Mormons, Utah and all the other videos you've been doing around that part of America. Thank you for introducing us to such interesting and nice folks. God bless them and God bless you.
If you have any questions, I'd be happy to clarify our faith.
You need to watch the podcast, "Mormon Stories"...for all things ex-Mormon. Hosted by John Dehlin. It's excellent!
@@ValerieGriner John Dehlin abused people, had multiple lawsuits against him for sexual assault, doxxed his own sister when she didn't support him, and thinks black people who join the church are stupid and misguided and attacks them publicly. That's the kind of person you think is "excellent?"
This doesn't tell you the real teachings and culty things about all of the LDS sects
How much do we all love you Peter. You bring us such connection and understanding. Thank you for your amazing interviews of this huge variety of cultures. You ask the questions, hard or easy, and always give everyone the space to answer freely. Truly beautiful what you do.
Your content is unmatched on TH-cam man. I can and do spend all day watching your videos sometimes. Keep it up
That was a wonderful video. Funny but my family follows Reed Rodeo too. I love how intertwined this story is. So much history. Thank you Peter for your reporting style. Because you don’t have your opinion plastered all throughout the video we get to hear some great stories.
Expanding my knowledge of the ways of the world is an ongoing journey. Thank you Peter Santinello for taking us along for this awesome journey. Merry Christmas too!
Love your channel! So nice to learn more about different communities in the US.
The depth, passion and emotion of these amazing people you bring to all of us would have me in tears trying to do an outro lol. Thank you once again for another amazing sharing of humanity!
Wonderful, as always. My favorite program to watch each week. Respectful and honest. Thank you Peter.
We love going up to that area. It's a peaceful area. Thank you for yet another great video ...just talking to people. I've learned so much from your videos, Peter.
Peter my wife and I get more excited for these than the Netflix series. That says something about where media, and content is going.
KEEP IT UP!
Thank you! :)
Isn’t that crazy? I watch only TH-cam these days. I find that most of these small creators do so much more in-depth research than any larger, mainstream networks.
@@PeterSantenello no thank you! Each episode the idea of an extra hand around the house seems more attainable! 😂🤭🤫
if you can, you should visit the Mormon compounds in Mexico. That would be super interesting.
The Mormon's go to place's with poor people! and give them food! So the people say! let's join!!!!
Colonies not compounds.
Why would you call it a compound?
@@leemontoya8028 they went to Mexico to avoid persecution for polygamy. They had no food but they had a knowledge of farming. They had to pay off the federales and local government to stay. ... it had little or nothing to do with missionary work at that time.
Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico. The Romneys (Mitt Romney) are from there. Pretty interesting to have a bunch of English speaking white Mormoms in the middle of Mexico.
I'd love to grab a root beer with Keith and just talk to him about his whole life story. What a gem of a human being. Thanks for sharing this video with us all.
Always looking for an excuse to have a root beer (with ice cream) Come on to Snowflake!
I love that you are investigating in this area. Born and raised in Phoenix but now live off grid north of St Johns. Great communities in towns and in Ranches off grid
I often see your vlog notifications and think oh 58 minutes or longer and can I commit to that time? I do of course and never regret it. You cover different communities so deeply and without judgement. I have learned so much about these groups and religions, much respect for what you do.
So fun! I am in Las Vegas right now for the National Finals Rodeo and I am a subscriber to "Rodeo Reed"... Getting to see him on your channel is a blast! And I own a few Team Roping training videos from Rodeo Video!
Very interesting Peter its paints a different picture of Mormons and what the perception is mate ,the people of Snowflake you just cant help but like them good solid people with the right values thanks again really great vid Dave from Australia
I love these videos because whereas they show us the unsolvable challenges of human living; poverty, drugs, violence, crime etc., they most of all always manage to portray wonderful people that you instantly like. People who despite them being different and living according to a different set of beliefs as myself, are able and willing to build the bridge from one person to the next. The bridge of *understanding* (think about that word; to stay under something - it is about being the bridge, isn't it?).
Hey, Keith and Reed are my relatives. I grew up in Snowflake Arizona in the lds faith(still faithful), and grew up ranching. Love the lifestyle and this community. Great video, that you for showing it.
Thanks cousin!
@PeterSantenello I love how humble you are, like at the end of this video, when people point out why they let you in
I am Mormon by birth but no longer am one, but I have enjoyed your videos so much, and especially this one. They are so adorable !!! They remind me of my Mormon settler family and ancestors. My Great Grandma was that head pioneer/storyteller of another small town settled by historic pioneer families. They are hardworking , faithful , full hearted people with so many fun stories :)
I love the people so much more than the religion :)
Very well put ❤
Love the people, hate the religion.
Me too! Great to hear more about my ancestors. But now that I know the church is not true. I see it very differently. But I love the people, I just wish I could wake them up to the grace of Jesus Christ.
Thanks for these interviews, Peter. They are much appreciated. I love your approach, and believe you are doing a great service, which everyone can appreciate, no matter what their belief system :)
Hey-- This is RODEO REED'S Brother!!, I never new any of this!-- How Awesome!,, I was baptized when I was young, & went primary, & church, -- They just finished a Beautiful Temple in Yuba City ,California. & had a 3 day welcoming for non- members to visit & see the Temple-- I wish I would have gone, I live in the area!!- Maybe I should start going back to church at the Mormans💒
If you're Reed's bro then you're my nephew too!
Ha! Ha!-- well I guess my comment didn't go right!!- when I said "" This is Rodeo Reed's brother, I ment you were his brother, but then I forgot you were his Uncle!🤣, sorry about that li'l mistake🤪,Have a nice Day🏜🐃
@@dorishanoum3811 LOL . Thanks for the comment! You can be my brother any time!
My ancestors are some of the Mormon pioneers that settled Southern Arizona. They settled the area around Tombstone, before it was ever a thing & other cities in the South East. I’m super grateful to have that heritage and I appreciate all they’ve done for this great state.
My mother’s family had a ranch just north of Benson.
I never met my mom’s father and only seen my mother’s mother once so I don’t know anything about that side of the family.
Their last name was Gibson and supposedly my grandmother was born in Mexico.
I lived on the Navajo reservation when I was little. I love it. Another great video! I love it! Hugs and blessings to you always
Your videos are great! I’m LDS and have family from nearly every state in the mountain west. Each area is going to be just a little different. What I’ve found is that you have to separate the church from the local culture. SLC is the culture that most people think of when they think of the church, but the reality is that it’s the same belief system in AZ, ID, CO, and every other state, even though it might feel different because the people are different. Your Utah video seems so different from this, but they are all part of the same church. Meet the Mormons is a great documentary to check out because it shows members from all over the world.
What great people. This is one of my favorites. Very well done
My great-great grandfather, Joseph Buck Wakefield, and his wife, Aretha Bates, helped to found Taylor, Arizona (right next to Snowflake). I have never been, but have spent time trying to learn about my ancestors. He served missions to the Navajo, and they called him "Honest Joe" because he treated them fairly and with love. Thank you for showing me a bit of what my ancestors helped to build.
My husband is descended from them as well.
@@oonassalon1108 Really? That's awesome! A distant relative. But anyone else descended from Joseph Buck must also be a cool person!
Always interesting and informative and entertaining and thought provoking . Another great video into a world I would never see , now have a better understanding of them and their religion. So thanks Peter and to the two Gentlemen for explaining everything so well. Great job
Dear Peter,
I have to say that living Spain, I've always wanted to visit the US. Maybe its 'cause of all that Hollywood show us in the movies or the expectation to find something new and amazing.
Nowadays I sit back, relax, and enjoy your videos watching other peoples lifes and stories. Its been a pleasure and I've learned a lot from each and every one of them.
I still have that itch to come to the US, and maybe with a bit more time I'll be able to, 'till then, I'll keep learning and enjoying this amazing stories you provide.
Thanks for the work you do, and I hope you can keep doing it for as long as you want it.
Cheers, J.
Come, man! Ppl in my home town of San Juan/ Saint Johns. About 40% of the villagers came over from Galicia some 250 yrs ago. They still prefer to be called Spanish not Mexican. They were citizens of Spain by birth, of Mexico and the U.S. by annexation and such. Speak Spanish with the Chavez's and Gallegos. Apparently it is the (strange😊❤) dialect of Gallicia to this day. Y la comida....mmmm! Muy sabrosa y deliciosa. Chile verde y colorado! Tamales!! Melts in your mouth!!!
Thanks J! I lived in Valencia one winter, it's a great place.
When you visit the U.S. we invite you to Snowflake!
I am not Mormon but live in a LDS community, I like the way the city government is run, and the and respect they have for the police and authority. I'm impressed with the cleanliness and dedication to keep it that way. Peter has brought light to a religion that has been denigrated for decades. 😊
Peter! It was an amazing video and we had the opportunity to watch a little part of the world that I'll never have been. Take care
Peter, you get such amazing storytellers to guide you on these incredible adventures. That's one of the reasons I'm a subscriber, keep up the awesome job❣🙏🏽
My Great Grandfather, Travers Tucker moved his family from Fairview Utah to the LDS Colonies of Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1890's where they worked the contract supplying lumber to build the Railroad. Many of my family was born there and lived there until Pancho Villa's Mexican Revolution of 1910-11 drove out the Mormon/LDS families from Mexico. They once again lost everything. My family returned to Fairview, Utah destitute, after being on the train without food for four days. We are still friends with the Romney's, Farnsworth's, Brown's, Call's and many others. Our extended family is now scattered all over the US. Many of my family now reside in Mesa, Arizona. Peter you should make arrangements to visit the LDS community in Mesa around the Easter holiday and attend the Mesa Easter Pageant that celebrates the life and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the LDS Mesa Temple grounds. Love your work visiting all people that make up the patchwork quilt of our society and life in America!
Just seems like a genuine guy. And knows his stuff! What a great guy to represent our religion on your channel.
Wow, another great video. You seem to be able to visualize these lives in a very expressive way that lets us be there with you.
Dear Peter, thank you for sharing this with us all. It would be great to meet these wonderful brothers in the church. Who knows if someday I will be able to fly there from Italy. Lord bless you all
Now I want to explore Snowflake. We have a Snowflake in northern Manitoba. Named for different reason lol. Such a lot of wonderful people to meet. It's reassuring to know that the law enforcement is so revered and valued. Truly enjoyed this vlog.
We've never been to Snowflake Manitoba! Would love to see it. Can you could be snowbirds to Arizona and visit our town, Jodi and I would show you around. Keith
Can't believe how old these people are at around 51 minutes, they look much younger. 78!?! Must be active lifestyles and they also seem mentally sharp as well. Feels decades younger through the camera. Great interviews Peter