Latter-day Believers

Latter-day Believers

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  • Accepting Jesus Christ was my biggest roadblock to baptism

    In this episode, Ali shares his story of growing up in a devout Muslim household, moving to Utah, learning about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, going to Church, reading the Book of Mormon, meeting the missionaries, believing Jesus Christ as his Savior, getting baptized, and being disowned by his family. Ali is an incredible example of resilience, devotion, and trust. He is currently serving his mission in London, England.

    27 min
  • My Family Thought I Was Joining a RELIGIOUS CULT

    Today on Latter-day Believers, Jenny shares her story about meeting the sister missionaries, going through mental health challenges, joining the Church, navigating concerns from her family, and finding a miracle through family history. This episode is a must-watch! Thanks for joining us, Jenny!

    33 min
  • I wanted MORE from the Latter-day Saint missionaries

    Louis recently joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is now called ot serve as a missionary in Vancouver, Canada. He shares his story of accepting a friend request from a missionary, reading the Book of Mormon, receiving an answer to his prayer, being baptized, and navigating family reactions. Thank you for sharing your heart with us, Louis!

    22 min
  • I joined my in-laws’ church without my husband | Arantza's Story

    Today on Latter-day Believers, we are joined by the incredible Arantza Condie! Arantza has been a friend of ours for many years and has such a special story. She met her husband, got married, had a baby, and started attending the church that her husband grew up attending. She felt a draw to continue learning about the Church of Jesus Christ and was eventually baptized. Don't miss this story!!

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:18 - Arantza’s background
    2:00 - Religious background
    3:00 - Meeting her husband, getting married, and having a baby
    4:20 - Reprioritization of wants and needs
    5:45 - Starting to go to Church
    7:00 - Finding Jesus but falling back into bad habits
    8:25 - Contacting missionaries
    9:50 - Wanting to believe
    11:30 - Anti-Mormon shows
    12:25 - Finding pro-Mormon apologetics
    14:45 - Holding on to your faith
    16:30 - Reach out!
    17:00 - Deciding to be baptized
    19:40 - Feeling the power of the gift of the Holy Ghost
    20:50 - Being baptized; being ‘tested’
    23:00 - Love of the temple
    24:20 - Raising children in the gospel
    26:16 - Saying yes to a calling
    28:00 - Accepting invitations to share Jesus
    29:50 - If you feel Heavenly Father calling out to you, go for it!
    33:00 - Mixed faith marriage
    35:40 - Advice for those wanting to be baptized
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    37 min
  • What Happens When You FINALLY Read the Book of Mormon | Ashlee's Story

    Today Ashlee Jewlal joins us to share her incredibly conversion story! Ashlee was raised in a Christian home and started being more curious about different Christian religions. She researched a variety of religions including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Ashlee decided to go on a volunteer trip to Peru. While there, she met Madeline, a recently returned Latter-day Saint missionary. Ashlee started going to Church and eventually, after a few roadblocks, was baptized. Her story is so beautiful!
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:50 - Background
    1:35 - Growing up in a Christian home
    2:20 - Researching many religions
    2:50 - Watching Saints Unscripted
    3:30 - Going to Peru for volunteer work and meeting Madeline
    4:55 - Going to Church for the first time
    6:20 - Meeting the missionaries for the first lesson
    7:20 - Wanting to go to Church more often
    7:50 - Thinking the Church is a cult
    9:00 - Wanting to go back to Church
    9:50 - Going to Church alone
    10:40 - Meeting with missionaries again
    11:30 - Reaching out to her friend who just joined the Church
    12:40 - Getting baptized
    13:40 - Mental health challenges
    14:45 - Opposition in seeking baptism
    15:45 - Parents being open to the Church
    16:46 - The gospel is a part of your life
    18:00 - Advice for others wanting to go to Church
    19:20 - Not everything will go smoothly

    21 min
  • Experiencing extreme religious doubt but finding God | Aundi's Story

    Today Aundi shares her story about experiencing many faith crises and significant religious doubt. She talks about trying to feel the Holy Ghost, watching her dad leave the Church, and coping with mental health difficulties. Aundi's testimony is powerful and well-deserved. We love you, Aundi! Thanks for sharing your story!!

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:42 - Aundi’s background
    1:29 - Difficulty with prayer but loving Church
    2:30 - What do you do when you feel nothing
    3:50 - Aundi’s dad leaves the Church
    4:50 - Finding Saints Unscripted
    5:40 - Receiving her patriarchal blessing
    6:55 - Divorce and personal struggles
    8:42 - Advice for youth when parent leaves the Church
    10:35 - Depression
    12:00 - Feeling the Spirit in Sacrament Meeting
    13:20 - Looking for evidence of Jesus Christ; asking God to remove depression
    15:00 - More evidence of God
    15:45 - Going to FSY
    17:05 - CS Lewis quote; God wants us to grow
    19:02 - Am I feeling the Holy Ghost?
    20:40 - Defending what is true
    22:50 - Answer the primary questions
    24:48 - Aundi’s poem
    26:19 - Read the Book of Mormon

    28 min
  • Joining the Church while serving in the military | Tracey's story

    Tracey joined the military at a young age. She recalls a specific experience in which a prayer had been answered during a difficult military training experience. Her experiences with God weren’t all that common but at this time in her life, many things piqued her interest. She began learning about the Church of Jesus Christ from her military friends and began meeting with the missionaries. After joining the church, she noticed some differences between herself and the other women at church. But with time, friendships were formed and she felt at home. And that’s just the beginning!

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:45 - Fire at the church
    1:50 - Talking about religion in the band
    3:38 - Pondering the need to be saved
    5:05 - The language program
    6:15 - Joining the military as one of few women
    7:33 - First experience with prayer being answered
    9:05 - Overview of Tracey’s training
    9:42 - Knowledge of Mormons
    10:45 - Learning about the church
    11:24 - Meeting the missionaries and being baptized
    13:55 - Being mocked
    15:44 - Lifestyle changes and noticing differences
    17:20 - Making friendships
    18:22 - Intense patriarchal blessing
    19:40 - Mental health issues arise
    21:00 - Story of spiritual eyes
    25:37 - Recollection and deja vu
    29:22 - Everything is worth it
    31:19 - Mental health

    35 min
  • Bullies made me hate the Church of Jesus Christ | Jayden's Story

    Jayden was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ but began to hate the religion after being bullied. In fact, he spoke openly against the Church for many years. It took joining Seminary to start discovering the Holy Ghost and the gospel truths. Jayden's story is inspiring!

    0:00 - Introduction
    0:38 - Growing up in the Church
    1:05 - Being bullied and leaving the Church
    2:38 - Starting Seminary
    3:50 - Feeling the Spirit
    4:51 - Work to change
    5:54 - Repentance process
    7:45 - Mental health journey
    9:05 - Anxiety attack - hospital experience
    12:08 - Supporting a friend
    14:00 - Christ did everything for us
    16:22 - Being friends with everyone
    18:35 - Seeing past humanity
    19:55 - Snapchat experience
    21:45 - Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved
    24:50 - We all need our own witness
    27:35 - Feeling Jesus close by

    32 min
  • Surviving spiritually after taking our son off life support

    In this heartfelt interview, we sit down with a brave Latter-day Saint couple who share the devastating story of losing their 8-year-old son after a tragic accident at school. They recount the harrowing moments of rushing him to the hospital, the difficult decision to let him go, and how they've found strength in their faith and each other. Join us as they open up about their grief, healing, and the enduring love for their son that continues to guide them through life. This is a story of loss, resilience, and hope.

    0:00 - Introduction
    1:32 - Kathryn’s experience getting the call that Dallin was unresponsive
    4:30 - Tim’s experience after receiving the call; giving a blessing
    7:25 - Blessing with Tim and ER doctor
    8:43 - Kathryn receiving a sign that Dallin needed to be released; Dallin’s bravery
    12:54 - Tim receiving a sign that Dallin was ready to go
    14:20 - Making calls to family and friends
    16:05 - Helping people to grieve
    16:45 - Spiritual adrenaline rush
    18:40 - Generous and taking care of one’s self
    19:30 - Last words and moments with Dallin
    23:00 - The following days
    25:50 - Deciding to keep Kathryn’s calling
    27:50 - What to do for people who are going through tragedy
    28:30 - “Everything happens for a reason”
    32:30 - Irrational shame and guilt
    Website: https://kathryncunninghamauthor.com
    Amazon: https://amzn.to/49RjHRs
    *The book is also available at Deseret Book

    36 min

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We share conversion stories to provide you with hope and encouragement as you recommit your life to Jesus Christ.

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