The Convert Devotionals

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Nicole once felt her life had reached its breaking point.

She says, "I was on a mission to die" Those words capture the despair, addiction, and loss that marked the early chapters of her story - and the dramatic transformation that followed through the healing power of Jesus Christ.

Nicole's early experiences with church were brief but deeply meaningful.

Raised in a home where faith was limited, she carried a quiet longing for God - a longing often buried beneath trauma, addiction, and fractured relationships. As a teenager, personal loss and pain set her on a path that felt hopeless.

Yet, even in her darkest moments- as a mother separated from her children, struggling with addiction, and facing imprisonment - the Lord's guidance and tender mercies were at work. Meeting her husban Doug became a pivotal moment in her life.

His experiences with missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened doors for Nicole's own spiritual awakening.

Through trials, relapse, and the slow, often painful work of recovery, Nicole found faith, community, and ultimately peace.

Her baptism and ongoing journey in the gospel illustrate that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace.

Nicole's story is a testament to the power of faith, the miracles that follow surrender to God, and the hope that can emerge even from the darkest circumstances.

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This week we're talking with Taylor, whose story is one of courage, faith, and transformation. Taylor didn't grow up in an easy situation-she faced years of mental and verbal abuse that left her questioning her worth and what family was supposed to look like. But through all of that pain, she held on to this deep desire for something more-something whole, something healing.

Her search eventually led her to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she found not just faith, but a sense of belonging and purpose she had never known before. The gospel became her safe place-a space where she learned that God saw her differently than the world did, and that she could start over, no matter how broken things once felt.

Taylor talks about how her conversion completely changed her understanding of love and relationships. She opens up about discovering the power of celestial marriage, about what it means to truly choose your family, and about healing from trauma through faith and connection.

One of the things she said that really stood out to me was,

"You can choose the family that you build." That idea captures so much of who she is-someone who believes in taking the hard parts of life and using them to build something beautiful.

Taylor shares how faith helped her rebuild her sense of self, how she's learned to let go of pain, and how being anchored in Jesus Christ gives her strength every single day. Her story is a reminder that no matter what your past looks like, there's always a way forward—a way to find healing, hope, and joy again.

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This week, on The Convert Devotionals Podcast we're joined by Lindsay Handley, whose story of faith and transformation offers a powerful look at what it means to truly seek and follow personal revelation.

Lindsay grew up in a close-knit Christian family and never imagined that one day she would join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

But through a series of spiritual experiences - including a moving encounter at the Mesa Temple

- Lindsay found herself drawn to deeper questions about the nature of God, the purpose of revelation, and the meaning of discipleship.

In this conversation, Lindsay opens up about the challenges she faced during her conversion, from misconceptions about the Church to the tension it created in her family relationships. She shares how she came to understand the Godhead, how the Book of Mormon reshaped her faith, and how the Holy Spirit continues to guide her spiritual growth today.

Lindsay's testimony is one of courage, humility, and healing - a reminder that, as she beautifully says, "Jesus meets you where you are."

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In this weeks episode of Convert Devotionals Podcast we share Teddy Gerun's inspiring journey to true conversion in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A lifelong member, Teddy grew up in the faith but struggled with feelings of inadequacy and a lack of deep spiritual connection.

His descent into addiction marked years of spiritual turmoil, yet through divine miracles, the love of family, and powerful spiritual awakenings, Teddy discovered sobriety and a heartfelt testimony of the Savior's Atonement.

His story of finding true conversion later in life reminds us that the gospel's light can reach any heart, no matter the struggle.

Teddy shares how faith, family, and God's grace transformed his life and how a prayer he said on his mission took 20 years to be answered.

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Welcome to today's episode of The Convert Devotionals Podcast-a powerful story of redemption, conversion, and the healing love of the Savior Jesus Christ.

Annika and Jared Lopez open up about their individual spiritual journeys

-both marked by hardship, questions, and a longing to feel God's presence in their lives. Jared, a returned missionary, faced challenges that led him away from full Church activity, while Annika, raised outside of the gospel, sought truth through pain and personal loss.

At the heart of their story is Annika's decision to enter the waters of baptism—a sacred turning point that signified not only her commitment to follow Jesus Christ but the beginning of a new life built on faith, covenants, and spiritual rebirth. Her conversion was not sudden, but deeply personal and spirit-led, shaped by grief, grace, and the quiet whisperings of the Holy Ghost.

Together, Annika and Jared have walked a path of repentance and recovery, overcoming addiction and learning to rely on the Savior's Atonement. With the support of their ward family and each other, they are now striving to live as disciples of Christ and to share their testimony in hopes of strengthening others.

This is a story about coming home-about finding light after darkness, and about the joy that comes through choosing the gospel of Jesus

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What happens when a devoted atheist opens his heart to the possibility of God?

In this episode, we sit down with Michael DiPaolo to hear his remarkable journey from doubt to discipleship. Raised with a deep curiosity for philosophy and theology but surrounded by personal and spiritual uncertainty,

Michael shares how years of questioning ultimately led him to an unexpected encounter with faith. From his early rejection of religion to a life-changing experience with prayer and the Book of Mormon, Michael's story is one of humility, courage, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode invites you to explore how reason, experience, and faith can intersect in powerful ways

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A thoughtful and deeply reflective voice in the landscape of modern spirituality. Michael's journey weaves through a rich tapestry of religious traditions and personal experiences, ultimately leading him to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-but not in the way you might expect. Rather than a straightforward conversion,

Michael describes his path as one of faith reconstruction, shaped by personal revelation, academic exploration, and a profound commitment to interfaith understanding.

In this conversation, Michael shares how his upbringing, his family, and his own moments of spiritual brokenness brought him closer to a God of love-and how the non-dogmatic, theologically open nature of the LDS Church offered him a space to rebuild. Whether you're deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply seeking, Michael's story is a reminder that faith is not a destination-it's a dialogue.

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this week's episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Autumn Joy, whose life is a powerful witness of the Savior's love, healing, and redeeming power.

Autumn's journey includes growing up in a home impacted by divorce, walking through seasons of doubt, and turning to worldly coping mechanisms during college. But even in her darkest moments, Heavenly Father never left her.

Through a series of spiritual promptings and divine experiences, Autumn was led to the restored gospel and found truth and peace in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her conversion story is nothing short of miraculous - including a profound healing from depression, renewed family relationships, and a deep, abiding testimony of Jesus Christ.

Her baptism marked a covenant path she never imagined walking - and now she walks it with joy, purpose, and a heart full of love for the Lord.

If you've ever wondered whether God is aware of you, or whether change is possible - this episode is for you!

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In this episode we hear the amazing story of Kayden

Kayden is a defender of the LDS faith online. He has an amazing story of returning to The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints.

From attending church often with a hangover from the night before, to debating whether to buy groceries or pay tithing, to discovering a wad of cash in the most unlikely place!

Kayden opens up about the exact moment he knew he could no longer turn back. He shares how a series of "small and simple things" -including reading The Book Of Mormon cover to cover for the first time, receiving his patriarchal blessing, and overcoming fear to share content online - built the foundation of a testimony that has changed his life.

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In this episode, we hear Madison's amazing story!

She grew up in San Diego, California and her family was not necessarily religious, but she always felt like something was missing In her life.

While driving on the freeway at six years old, she could see the San Diego temple in the distance and would yell to her mom from the back seat, "Mommy, I'm going to go in there someday!"

Years later, she found out about the LDS religion through her best friends in high school. Through them, the missionaries, The Book Of Mormon, and a beautiful experience on the temple grounds of the San- Diego temple she decided to be baptized at 18!

Maddie's episode is out now. Full episode in bio!