Come Back Podcast

By Ashly Stone

Religion & Spirituality

What's Come Back Podcast about?

Sharing stories of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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Come Back Podcast episodes:

04.28.2024
After experiencing the loss of his young son, Jason quit going to church. He suffered years of hardship, eventually leading him back to the temple with his family.
"We need to learn how to let go of those things. We can't focus on the bad things. We have to move along. We have to move forward. It is hard. It is very, very hard. It's very challenging, but...
04.21.2024
Joanne's marriage was failing, turning back to Jesus Christ gave her strength and the enlightenment she needed to change her life.
"I would tell my mom, it's just so enlightening. That's the only word I could think of when I would talk to her, that it's so enlightening. So I'm doing all these things, and everything at home is a big...
04.14.2024
Despite having witnesses of God's love at a young age, Lance started struggling with his testimony as an elders quorum president. How focusing on the basics brought him clarity.
"In the New Testament there is a story where Jesus heals a blind man and it says: Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. That's how it was for...
04.07.2024
Happy Conference Weekend - A short message for our listeners
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04.01.2024
Scripture Central's Neal Rappleye tells the come back story of Martin Harris, one of three witnesses of The Book of Mormon
"He comes back and he doesn't know everything, he doesn't know the doctrine super well. But he has a powerful testimony that he can bear and he can share with people. A little while later he and some of the...
03.24.2024
Scott and Melissa got married with the intent to never be active members in the LDS church - until they began drawing closer to their Savior and were led back.
I started to get promptings and I was like, 'I'm going to go read the Bible at the temple.' I still had no inclination of going back to the church. Zero. So why did that make sense to me? I...
03.17.2024
Shannah grew up in an unstable environment and left the church at a young age. Fifteen years later she re-enters the waters of baptism.
"The community is really awesome and going to school is really awesome. But I'm happier now because I have a healed, happy, healthy, strong relationship with Jesus Christ and with Heavenly Father. I have peace in a way I never...
03.10.2024
A mother/daughter duo - Laura and Chelsea share their journey as Laura returns to the church after watching her daughter, Chelsea, convert.
"I just had the desire. I thought in order to be baptized, that I had to know everything about the religion. Just like I told her "you gotta know, you better know." So I wasn't planning on getting baptized so...
03.03.2024
Dallyn was exposed to anti content on his mission, since then he has spent a lot of time reading everything he could find. Why he chooses to stay despite the naysayers.
"When I compared what I heard from the antagonistic point of view to what I saw in my wife or my children or my parents or my brothers or in my bishopric or the relief society presidency. When I compared...
02.25.2024
Aubrey's postpartum depression was so severe she felt she was losing everything she loved, then Christ came and lifted her back up.
"I felt so confused. I would listen to something that was negative and then I'd listen to something that was positive for the church. And it felt like I couldn't be in the right mindset to fully grasp what they...
02.18.2024
At a young age Julio struggled to reconcile being gay and an active member of the LDS church. After living an alternative lifestyle, he turns to Christ and his heart is transformed.
"Jesus' first miracle was to transform water into wine. It was almost a foreshadowing of what He can do. He can transform things, He can transform people. I feel like that's what He's done with my life. Not about being...
02.12.2024
After leaving the church, Elise felt misunderstood. How God reached out, softened her heart and helped her marriage.
"For anyone who has left and even has the smallest desire to come back, one thing that I would say to you is: I could have left my marriage and maybe I could have healed. But me healing within my...
02.06.2024
Growing up Hayden's family was in and out of the gospel. As he began experiencing difficulties in his new marriage he learned the importance of making and keeping covenants.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "Once I got to the celestial room I was just sitting and thought 'I am ready, 100% if you tell me...
01.28.2024
Stephen Murphy left the church after being exposed to anti-Mormon content. After much studying and researching, he returned.
"I remember my dad, he sent me an apologetic video -- initially I was like 'dad I don't want to listen to this pseudo scholarship, this mental gymnastics the church isn't what it claims to be, come on give it...
01.22.2024
David Alexander grew up Christian but found most faiths to be unfulfilling. After searching for 47 years he found the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and was baptized.
"From then on, I'd listen to conference talks, I'd been studying the Bible and just trying to sort everything out. All these bombs would be going off in my heart -- where everything that I'd learned for 47 years just...
01.14.2024
What is the CES Letter and why you shouldn't let it shake your faith | Q&A with Sarah Allen
"How I handle things when I have questions is I do my own studying and I look at things from different sides, but I always lean on Heavenly Father, I always keep Him in the loop. I always tell Him...
01.07.2024
Unexpected pain and loss led Susan to leave the church, after 15 years away she returned.
"There were a lot of small steps along the way, and then one day I had a revelation. A voice came to my head, it was my first spiritual experience in 15 years and it said: "your family needs you,...
12.18.2023
Josh's faith crisis began during law school and progressed as he began practicing law. After many years of reconstructing he shares his wisdom and powerful testimony of the Savior's church.
"A faith journey is a long conversation. One of the things that gave me great comfort when I came back to the church was reading the story of Abraham. The father of the three western religions would sometimes go decades...
12.10.2023
Aaron opens up about his struggles with addiction stemming from his parents' divorce and how he used the atonement to heal.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "I was able to bring suppressed memories to the surface, deal with it as an adult, go back and forgive my...
12.06.2023
After many years of struggling with alcohol abuse, Kayci - a single mom, returned to the church
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "Coming back has really given me insight on where I want to be and who I want to be. Navigating my life...
11.26.2023
Mark lived a picture perfect life until he fell into temptations in adulthood. After stealing from his work he surrendered to the Lord and completely changed his life.
"Besides my family leaving me, my life couldn't get any worse. I had hit rock bottom. I met with my bishop and stake president -- in my mind I had strayed too far from the path. I just couldn't see...
11.19.2023
With Jen's faith in Christ, her life was changed from being a homeless meth addict to helping others.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "There is a song by David Archuleta called Glorious and he talks about how we all have times in our life...
11.12.2023
Matt shares his struggles of overcoming rejection when he converted to the church as a young adult, as well as overcoming challenging things he since learned within church history.
"I may be crazy, but I'm not crazy because I joined the church, it is one of the few good decisions that I have made in my life. I have investigated everything I can find about the church. I've read...
11.05.2023
Alayna's mission ended abruptly due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. She found healing and closure as she returned to visit two years later.
"Remember all those miracles and the steps you had to take that you made it through to get where you are now? The same God who called me to Spain, called me home. My Heavenly Father knows me so much and...
10.31.2023
Justin's struggles took a toll on his growing family. After realizing what is most important, he was able to turn his heart to Jesus Christ and get his family back.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "I still remember the very day that I was with my family again for the first time when my wife decided...
10.22.2023
Kevin opens up about his struggles with addiction and how his life journey has strengthened his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
"100% I have not lived the principles of this church, but I do my best where I stand now to lift where I stand. Even if the principles of this church weren't true I'm better off by observing the law of...
10.15.2023
Eric's experience rebuilding his faith, beginning with the prophet Joseph Smith.
"I had this amazing experience where I looked at this little stone that said "here is where Joseph Smith was born." I had the most peaceful, beautiful experience where I could feel God's love for Joseph Smith, just the love...
10.11.2023
Emily's battle with cancer strengthened her testimony of The Book of Mormon and her relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ.
"After chemo so much of what I thought was my identity was gone. I needed to know who I was. I feel like there is so much power in knowing where we came from and why we are here on earth...
10.09.2023
Shane's experience studying The Book of Mormon in prison and how it changed his life.
"Service changes everything. When I was at my low point I realized if you want to get out of your hole go help someone out of theirs. When you do that you start looking at your own circumstances. Then you...
10.02.2023
Tawnyas' scrupulosity impacts every aspect of her life. How she has learned to rely on her Savior for strength.
"Everything became so muddled and I became so confused. Had it not been for the experiences I had I could not have lasted, I would not have made it. Because I knew God exists. I had taken those things out of...
09.24.2023
Maxine, a historian and theologian, was excommunicated after publishing a book about early Mormon feminism. After years of studying other religions she was rebaptized into the LDS church.
"I had been serving in a private chapel for 13 years and when I came back into the ward and sat there and felt the Spirit of the body of Christ in that ward I just started sobbing, I couldn't...
09.17.2023
Kenna grew up in the LDS church and experienced abuse from priesthood holders. This led to trauma that drew her away from the church, until she began to see God's hand guiding her back.
"Loving people that are different from us is what it's about. We are not here to perfect anyone else. We are here to become perfected in Christ and learn of Him, and feel His love, and one of the best ways...
08.28.2023
Season 1 Wrap Up - We love our Come Back Family
Hey there! This episode is going to be a bit different than what you are used to. Ashly explains the exciting things that we have coming for season 2! We have been working really hard on some new things and...
08.20.2023
Andrew left the church after feelings of rejection by fellow members. Through the Spirit of Christ he was drawn back.
"Actively go out of your way to show your LGBTQ children that you love them, be patient with them whether they have told you about their life 10 years ago or 5 minutes ago, it is because they want you on...
08.13.2023
Hannah gradually went inactive as a young adult. After experiencing many hardships, she found herself being fellowshipped back by her friends and family.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "I am so grateful for the fact that I have a family that cared enough about me to keep in contact with...
08.06.2023
Missy lived a tumultuous life of addiction until she turned her life over to God and returned to her faith.
"I have felt the atonement take a burden off of my shoulders and literally remove it. It is a weight I didn't even realize I had been carrying. It was a freedom and a light in my life that I had lived...
07.30.2023
In three months, Landon went from being an influential member of the anti-mormon community, to baptizing two of his daughters.
"I still don't know why stuff has happened the way that it has happened. But that feeling I had when I walked out of that meeting with my bishop - it wasn't just like 'yeah maybe I will go back...
07.23.2023
Life was good for Shane and his young family, but after experiencing health issues he found himself on his knees and rediscovering his faith
"One day I get on my knees and say, "God I'm all in, but I cannot not drink a beer again or give 10% of my money and wear garments if I don't know. I promise I will help bring...
07.17.2023
After partying through High School and College, Brooke desperately needed change. She turned toward her Savior and found the light she needed in her life
"Even though I was by myself going to church, looking back on it, I don't even remember being alone. I didn't feel alone during this entire process of turning back to Him; I wasn't feeling alone anymore and I wasn't scared...
07.09.2023
After returning to the faith she was brought up in, Katie shares her experience going through a divorce and being a single mom in the church
"I will never forget my kids being dressed in all white and being brought to us at the altar. It will always be one of the most amazing moments of my life because I knew we were going to be together forever."
07.02.2023
Wendi's experience living in a marriage with her spouse in a faith crisis. Her advice on how to navigate the complexities while still respecting boundaries.
"Statistically everything was against us at that point. I knew that I would never leave the church because of the spiritual experiences that I had. I had no doubt in my mind I could never give up Christ, the Church, and...
06.25.2023
Kyle's journey through his struggles and triumphs as he experiences tragedy at a young age. His testimony of God the Father and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "These miracles that I have had in my life will never lead me astray from the church again. I cannot deny these...
06.18.2023
How Hannah's struggle with Scrupulosity led her to a faith crisis and how she was able to come out stronger on the other side.
"There are going to be things that we don't know, whether it has to do with policies or church history, we may. never have the answers. But that doesn't mean we need to throw away the things that we do...
06.11.2023
Trevor came back after years of struggling for a direction in life - his inspiring testimony of Jesus Christ
"They sang this song called 'Jesus Comes to Fight For Me' and when I heard that song it was the first time I had felt the spirit in ten years. It was very emotional for me. I had not felt...
06.04.2023
Mandy's powerful conversion and how she found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the help of so many around her.
"I ran track so I would go on long runs out in the country by myself. On one run I had stopped to walk for a little bit and I could feel God's presence. I just knew God was trying...
05.28.2023
Jaxon struggled with many aspects of the church as a youth, but he learned the value and power of repentance from his mission, as it brought him closer to Jesus Christ.
"For the first time in my life I decided to humble myself and say a sincere prayer. I just wanted to know God, are you there? What can I do, what do I need to do? Immediately after saying that...
05.22.2023
A young woman's experience in an abusive relationship that shook her faith. Her story of healing and how it strengthened her faith in Jesus Christ when she turned to Him.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. "Learn to give what you can and stick with it. There are going to be dark valleys but there is light...
05.14.2023
Amber grew up in a troubled home, after finding joy reading The Book of Mormon she comes back to the church. She now volunteers with youth and loves being a foster parent.
"I love watching Jesus Christ work in the hard things. I love watching Him heal others from these hard places. I can go to the temple and feel the spirit, I know I can and I should be there. In the heavy...
05.07.2023
Don Bradley, a church historian that was disillusioned by Joseph Smith, removed his records. After more studying, he discovered his faith being strengthened and returned to the LDS church.
"I was seeing all these things where I was like 'Wow - what is the Nauvoo endowment doing in the Book of Mormon?' I had been convinced that Joseph Smith didn't know anything about the endowment until he became a...
05.01.2023
How wrestling with questions helped Lindsi strengthen her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
"It was as if I was sitting in this mist of darkness and it was like he lifted me up. I saw myself lifted out of this dark cloud and I was up above in the sky and could see...

What's Come Back Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Come Back Podcast episodes:

After experiencing the loss of his young son, Jason quit going to church. He suffered years of hardship, eventually leading him back to the temple with his family.

Joanne's marriage was failing, turning back to Jesus Christ gave her strength and the enlightenment she needed to change her life.

Despite having witnesses of God's love at a young age, Lance started struggling with his testimony as an elders quorum president. How focusing on the basics brought him clarity.

Happy Conference Weekend - A short message for our listeners

Scripture Central's Neal Rappleye tells the come back story of Martin Harris, one of three witnesses of The Book of Mormon

Scott and Melissa got married with the intent to never be active members in the LDS church - until they began drawing closer to their Savior and were led back.

Shannah grew up in an unstable environment and left the church at a young age. Fifteen years later she re-enters the waters of baptism.

A mother/daughter duo - Laura and Chelsea share their journey as Laura returns to the church after watching her daughter, Chelsea, convert.

Dallyn was exposed to anti content on his mission, since then he has spent a lot of time reading everything he could find. Why he chooses to stay despite the naysayers.

Aubrey's postpartum depression was so severe she felt she was losing everything she loved, then Christ came and lifted her back up.

At a young age Julio struggled to reconcile being gay and an active member of the LDS church. After living an alternative lifestyle, he turns to Christ and his heart is transformed.

After leaving the church, Elise felt misunderstood. How God reached out, softened her heart and helped her marriage.

Growing up Hayden's family was in and out of the gospel. As he began experiencing difficulties in his new marriage he learned the importance of making and keeping covenants.

Stephen Murphy left the church after being exposed to anti-Mormon content. After much studying and researching, he returned.

David Alexander grew up Christian but found most faiths to be unfulfilling. After searching for 47 years he found the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and was baptized.

What is the CES Letter and why you shouldn't let it shake your faith | Q&A with Sarah Allen

Unexpected pain and loss led Susan to leave the church, after 15 years away she returned.

Josh's faith crisis began during law school and progressed as he began practicing law. After many years of reconstructing he shares his wisdom and powerful testimony of the Savior's church.

Aaron opens up about his struggles with addiction stemming from his parents' divorce and how he used the atonement to heal.

After many years of struggling with alcohol abuse, Kayci - a single mom, returned to the church

Mark lived a picture perfect life until he fell into temptations in adulthood. After stealing from his work he surrendered to the Lord and completely changed his life.

With Jen's faith in Christ, her life was changed from being a homeless meth addict to helping others.

Matt shares his struggles of overcoming rejection when he converted to the church as a young adult, as well as overcoming challenging things he since learned within church history.

Alayna's mission ended abruptly due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. She found healing and closure as she returned to visit two years later.

Justin's struggles took a toll on his growing family. After realizing what is most important, he was able to turn his heart to Jesus Christ and get his family back.

Kevin opens up about his struggles with addiction and how his life journey has strengthened his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Eric's experience rebuilding his faith, beginning with the prophet Joseph Smith.

Emily's battle with cancer strengthened her testimony of The Book of Mormon and her relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ.

Shane's experience studying The Book of Mormon in prison and how it changed his life.

Tawnyas' scrupulosity impacts every aspect of her life. How she has learned to rely on her Savior for strength.

Maxine, a historian and theologian, was excommunicated after publishing a book about early Mormon feminism. After years of studying other religions she was rebaptized into the LDS church.

Kenna grew up in the LDS church and experienced abuse from priesthood holders. This led to trauma that drew her away from the church, until she began to see God's hand guiding her back.

Season 1 Wrap Up - We love our Come Back Family

Andrew left the church after feelings of rejection by fellow members. Through the Spirit of Christ he was drawn back.

Hannah gradually went inactive as a young adult. After experiencing many hardships, she found herself being fellowshipped back by her friends and family.

Missy lived a tumultuous life of addiction until she turned her life over to God and returned to her faith.

In three months, Landon went from being an influential member of the anti-mormon community, to baptizing two of his daughters.

Life was good for Shane and his young family, but after experiencing health issues he found himself on his knees and rediscovering his faith

After partying through High School and College, Brooke desperately needed change. She turned toward her Savior and found the light she needed in her life

After returning to the faith she was brought up in, Katie shares her experience going through a divorce and being a single mom in the church

Wendi's experience living in a marriage with her spouse in a faith crisis. Her advice on how to navigate the complexities while still respecting boundaries.

Kyle's journey through his struggles and triumphs as he experiences tragedy at a young age. His testimony of God the Father and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

How Hannah's struggle with Scrupulosity led her to a faith crisis and how she was able to come out stronger on the other side.

Trevor came back after years of struggling for a direction in life - his inspiring testimony of Jesus Christ

Mandy's powerful conversion and how she found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the help of so many around her.

Jaxon struggled with many aspects of the church as a youth, but he learned the value and power of repentance from his mission, as it brought him closer to Jesus Christ.

A young woman's experience in an abusive relationship that shook her faith. Her story of healing and how it strengthened her faith in Jesus Christ when she turned to Him.

Amber grew up in a troubled home, after finding joy reading The Book of Mormon she comes back to the church. She now volunteers with youth and loves being a foster parent.

Don Bradley, a church historian that was disillusioned by Joseph Smith, removed his records. After more studying, he discovered his faith being strengthened and returned to the LDS church.

How wrestling with questions helped Lindsi strengthen her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

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