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Latter-day Believers episodes

August 28, 2024 The Book of Mormon turned my reluctance into revelation | Josiah's Story
After moving to Utah for work and meeting members of the Church of Jesus Christ, Josiah finally decided to start reading the Book of Mormon. Prior to reading, he believed that the Mormon beliefs were crazy. But after dedicating himself to reading the Book of Mormon, he felt that his life was going to change. How would he tell his family? Would his doubt be resolved?
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Josiah’s background in religion
1:24 - Beginning of doubt; atheism
2:45 - Partying and seeking fulfillment
4:00 - Studying philosophy
6:25 - Limited knowledge of Latter-day Saints
7:22 - Moving to Utah
8:30 - Difficulties in relationship
10:45 - Never getting married or having kids
11:40 - Dating LDS women
14:10 - Getting into a relationship
15:05 - Discussing religion with girlfriend; LDS and Buddhism
17:40 - Determining to read the Book of Mormon
19:57 - The course of the world is one eternal round
21:11 - What if I got baptized?
22:40 - Going to the temple
24:00 - Ramifications of joining the Church
25:15 - Incense experience
28:00 - Employing faith
29:12 - Missionary discussions
30:00 - Lunch with student
31:00 - Telling family about baptism decision
32:12 - All the doubts are gone
33:53 - Mental flexibility
35:00 - Read everything you can; don’t be afraid of learning
38:40 - The gift of the Holy Ghost
40 min
August 21, 2024 How I became certain the Holy Ghost is real | Danny's Story
The Holy Ghost and intellect can both be utilized (and are necessary) in one's faith journey. Today on Latter-day Believers, Danny joins us to share his conversion story. He shares about searching for answers to big life questions when he was just a teenager. When he decided to join the Church, he agreed to talk with a Pastor, something that shook him and helped him to seek the Holy Ghost. Don't miss this episode!!
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - Introduction to the Church of Jesus Christ at 11th birthday party
2:27 - Going to church camps and evangelical churches
3:00 - Why so many denominations? Which is true?
3:50 - Why aren’t there prophets today?
5:45 - Hearing the Joseph Smith story and the beginning of the Church of Jesus Christ
6:40 - Going to the Church for 3 months
8:20 - Finding anti-Mormon content
10:08 - Living the dream but being depressed
11:40 - First intentional prayer
13:50 - Reading the Book of Mormon for the first time
14:40 - Feeling the Holy Ghost and agreeing to baptism
16:20 - Meeting with a Pastor
17:30 - Sifting and sorting through anti-Mormon content
20:30 - The most shocking thing
21:00 - Baptism!
22:20 - 6 reasons - DJ-TACO
26:00 - Necessity of logic and spirit
27:10 - Holy Ghost integral to testimony
28:26 - Mission experience
30:08 - Recognizing the Spirit
31:00 - The Lord loves effort
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36 min
August 14, 2024 Reality of converting from Catholic to Latter-day Saint | Rachel's Story
Rachel Gerber joins us today to share the conversion of her mom, Teresa, and herself. Her mom was raised Catholic but felt something missing. Her coworker began inviting her to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But Teresa was very against the faith. But with time, she decided to attend. And her children followed suit! Their trials weren't easy and the path was rocky but Rachel shares how this background of conversion re-aligns her faith when things seem shaky.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Rachel’s mother’s faith journey
1:50 - Inviting Teresa to a church BBQ
3:20 - Attending the ward picnic and Sacrament Meeting
4:25 - Beginning to learn from missionaries
5:50 - Rachel’s dad’s concerns and getting baptized
7:50 - Adjustments from Catholicism
8:45 - Recovering alcoholic step-dad story
10:50 - Beginning to regularly attend church
12:05 - Rachel’s testimony
13:38 - Reasons for obedience
15:30 - Tithing, daily scripture study, and blessings in the struggle
17:33 - Choosing to be endowed
21:45 - Diversity at BYU Hawaii
25:00 - The future of the church is diverse
26:07 - Giving yourself grace
27:38 - Getting sealed and learning from others
30:30 - Meet people where they are
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34 min
August 07, 2024 I was forced to wait 4 years to be baptized | Emily's Story
Emily learned about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when she was quite young. Shortly after learning about the Church, she desired to be baptized. But there was a big problem… Not yet being an adult, she didn’t have permission to get baptized. Her wait would be 4 years long. But would she still be interested after 4 years? And would her family accept her after baptism?

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0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Learning about the church for the first time
1:22 - Wanting to get baptized after one month
2:02 - Response from parents
3:34 - Changes after being baptized
5:03 - Grappling with Emily’s decision
6:05 - Losing direct contact with the missionaries
7:52 - Happiness
8:36 - How to stay consistent
11:15 - Are there trials after baptism?
12:57- He is always there
14:40 - Advice
19:05 - A difficult year
20:27 - The greatest love story
22:53 - Current challenges with school and learning
25:55 - Mixed faith family and temple marriage without family
32:44 - Why Emily stays in the church
35 min
July 31, 2024 I finally found everything I wanted in a church! | Sophia's Story
Sophia started gaining an interest in religion but many of her questions weren’t getting answered in the places she was looking. If religion couldn’t answer her questions, maybe it was all fake. She decided to cease her search and forget about religion, despite finding herself in a deep depression. But then she found the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was fascinated by the religion and decided to attend a baptism. The Spirit hit her like nothing she had ever felt. She had a decision to make… Watch the full episode!! And let us know what you think in the comments below!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Religious background
1:37 - Gaining an interest in religion
3:20 - Questions not getting answered
5:10 - Becoming atheist and becoming depressed
6:30 - COVID hits + finding the Church of Jesus Christ
8:24 - Christ will always love us
10:00 - Receiving a réponse
11:40 - Dad taking Sophia to a baptism
13:45 - Meeting missionaries, seeing friends at church, feeling the spirit
16:20 - Praying and denying the missionaries
18:01 - Partying and deciding to meet with the missionaries
18:45 - Telling her parents
20:22 - Reading the Book of Mormon
22:05 - Talking about being baptized
23:58 - New response from parents
25:26 - Getting baptized
27:22 - Testimony
30:43 - Reaching someone who needs God
32:15 - Not feeling alone
33:06 - Latter-day Saint convert Facebook group
43 min
July 24, 2024 I was a Bible Belt outcast but was never alone | Wilson's Story
Wilson is one of the hosts of Latter-day Believers and Saints Unscripted and GUESS WHAT?! We finally get to hear his conversion story today!
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Growing up in the Bible Belt
2:30 - Inter-religious conversation at a young age
3:10 - Playing baseball - Sunday conflicts
5:00 - The need to determine if God was real
6:02 - Being told he’s going to Hell
8:07 - A Christlike approach
8:35 - Reaction to the opinion of others
9:25 - Positive relationship with parents
10:18 - Mormon Monday experience with coworkers
11:37 - Increasingly complex topics; turning to pro-faith scholarship
12:54 - Relationship with God is paramount
14:35 - You’re never alone
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16 min
July 17, 2024 My relationships completely changed after baptism | Deb's Story
Today we are joined by Deb, our kind, intelligent, and faithful friend! Deb joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a young adult and experienced many changes in her journey. She was introduced to the church when she met Shane, her (now) husband. Little did Shane know that Deb was more interested in the church than he thought --- he found out about her interest when she announced her baptism!!
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0:00 - Introduction
0:40 - Deb’s background
1:24 - Being raised Christian
2:30 - Death of Deb’s father and reaching out to a pastor
4:30 - Meeting Shane, Deb’s husband
5:55 - Learning Shane’s religion
8:10 - Trying to believe in another testament of Jesus Christ
9:40 - Praying and reading the introduction of the Book of Mormon
12:09 - Calling the local bishop
13:07 - Meets the bishop and starts seeing the missionaries
15:10 - “I want to get baptized this Saturday!”
16:30 - Shane finds out about Deb’s baptism date
17:25 - Sharing the news with her mom
18:30 - Deb reads all the anti-Mormon documents
20:15 - No family support and many challenges
22:45 - Mom’s changed beliefs about the church
23:33 - Daughter teaching mother the discussions
25:17 - Advice
27:17 - No coincidences
28:20 - Go to the source!!
29 min
July 10, 2024 Running with olympians to join the LDS Church | Spencer's Story
Spencer has an incredible passion for running. While participating in his sport, he began researching more and more about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Jared Ward, Clayton Young, and Conner Mantz being key players in his spiritual journey). Spencer found himself finding an increased interest in wanting to join the church rather than simply studying about the church. This is an episode you don't want to miss!!
0:00 - Introduction
1:50 - Spencer is contacted by sister missionaries on Facebook
3:30 - First meeting with the missionaries in person
5:00 - Keeping the Book of Mormon in his car
5:56 - Faith background
7:48 - USATF Championship
9:24 - Meeting Jared Ward
12:20 - Messaging Jared on Instagram
14:00 - Reading the Book of Mormon and meeting Clayton Young
16:05 - Attending non-denominational churches
17:10 - Learning all about church history
18:20 - Choosing to be baptized
20:45 - Uncomfortable territory
22:30 - There is a place for everybody
24:20 - Going to the Taylorsville Temple dedication
25:38 - Not telling family
27:45 - Layton open house
30:00 - Little rays of light that increase into an outstanding light
32 min
July 03, 2024 How I KNEW I wanted to be baptized | Thomas' Story
Thomas joined the church in the fall of 2023 after moving to Utah and studying with the sister missrionaries. His first ever church meeting was with hundreds of missionaries in the Joseph Smith building in Salt Lake City! He met many missionaries and loved to learn about the gospel.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Thomas’ background
1:15 - Fraternity summit in Utah
3:55 - Desire to go back to Utah
4:38 - Being let go
5:30 - Deciding to move
6:30 - Learning about Utah and the LDS Church
8:15 - Thomas’ faith background
9:13 - Determining beliefs
12:35 - Things began making sense; moving to Utah
13:25 - Meeting the missionaries on Temple Square
15:15 - Sister missionary sharing scripture
17:00 - Being invited to church and attending church
21:24 - Music and the Spoken Word; continuing to meet the missionaries
22:40 - Book of Mormon experiences
24:00 - First mention of baptism; coming prepared with questions
26:00 - More baptism conversation
28:15 - Thinking about “why baptism?”
29:22 - Writing down reasons to get baptized
33:00 - Attending a baptism
34:50 - Baptism day!
37:58 - First calling, going to the temple, receiving the priesthood
40:25 - Mother’s reaction
43:56 - Advice
49 min
June 26, 2024 The death of my infant left me broken and redeemed | Vickie's Story
**Trigger warning: infant death**
Vickie and her husband decided to be foster parents. They had 4 girls biologically and knew there were more children for their family. But when the unexpected happened with their infant, Vickie began questioning everything.
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - Electing to be foster parents
2:40 - Ending up with 6 kids; 2 through foster care
3:25 - Going to the temple for answers about more kids
5:23 - The sweetest boy passes away in his sleep
6:25 - Investigations
7:40 - Tender mercies
8:50 - So upset and broken
9:43 - Why didn’t my covenants protect me?
10:30 - Building brick by brick
11:30 - Questioning everything
12:50 - Faith becoming holy
13:55 - Taking the blame
15:50 - Giving the rock to Jesus
17:24 - Testimony
18:25 - Going to Gethsemane
21:50 - Advice
25 min