Latter-day Believers

Marcellus’ mother was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but his father was not. After learning the Book of Mormon was true as a child, he wanted to become baptized but was told by his parents he had to wait till he was 18 years old. As Marcellus went through high school, he became more and more disconnected from God and lost his faith. While in college, he avoided the LD...

Abby was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but following the disruption of Covid she found it difficult to return to church. The lingering effects of isolation coupled with a sudden family trial led Abby to doubt her beliefs and the power of the Atonement. Instead of relying on the Savior during this time, she pulled away from Him until she could “be better.” It took a hor...

Myriah was raised Christian, beginning in the Methodist Church and later being baptized into the Church of Christ in high school. During college, her performance in a community theatre show led her to meet and develop a friendship with a family who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After attending a baptism, she became curious about the Church and studied it for six...

Malik never expected to join the LDS Church—in fact, he fought hard against it. After years of exploring different Christian denominations, arguing with missionaries, and even being anti-Mormon, he felt a pull he couldn’t ignore. He kept going back and forth, not fully knowing if the doctrine he was learning was true. Eventually, he got tired of his doubts and asked God for clarity. What happened...

Goran Štrbački grew up in Serbia in an unhealthy household with very little to eat, had a sick brother who was sent away, and even lived through bombings by NATO in 1999. After leaving home at 19, he joined the military. One night while thinking about his life, he felt distraught and decided to ask God if He exists. Later, Goran met the missionaries, read the Book of Mormon, and found answers to...

Patrick Sedivy came from a Catholic background, but had questions his faith could not answer. After being introduced to the Book of Mormon, he decided to read it in an effort to prove it wrong. Over time though, reading the Book of Mormon deepened his understanding of the Bible and helped him answer the questions he previously struggled with. Reach out to Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patri...

Simone shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding her way back to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After struggling with substance abuse and the pain it caused, she experienced the healing power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, which led her to a restored faith and purpose. Simone’s story is a testament of the transformative power of the Gospel and the hope that Christ...

Jayla discovered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints online while researching different religions. Even though her Mom was against it, Jayla trusted the warm and good feelings she had while looking into the Church and decided to meet with the Sister missionaries. She overcame challenges and answered questions she had about Church history in order to be baptized, and her relationship wi...

Jared grew up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but never truly thought about his testimony. As a child, it was difficult for him to think about anything else except his unhealthy family dynamic. His story is an example of how learning to love like Christ can transform who you are and create unexpected miracles in your life. What a perfect episode for Christmas Day! F...

Our new host, Joseph, shares his story about growing up as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through his "rebellious" teenage years, challenging mission experiences, and travels across Europe, Joseph continuously chose to stay dedicated to his faith in Jesus Christ. His testimony of the Savior and repentance is powerful! We are thrilled to have him part of the Latter-day...

We are elated to be joined by our long-time friend, Paul :) Paul met the missionaries via Facebook but didn't have interest in the lessons they were teaching until they taught the Plan of Salvation. When he learned about the Plan of Salvation, he knew he wanted to be a member of the Church. But it was a long journey to baptism. After baptism, Paul felt the urge to serve. a. mission but wasn't sure...

Jason shares a profound journey of falling into deep depression and anxiety while navigating the challenges of postpartum with twins. Jason was at the end of his rope when his father gave him advice that changed his life. When Jason implemented his father's advice and took the steps to find greater peace, things began to change. The process wasn't easy and he wasn't cured of his depression overnig...

James was baptized in the Church when he was young but didn't ever fully subscribe to the religion. He experimented attending different religions but after feeling shame from mental health struggles, James decided to leave religion completely. But when his mom threatened to cut him off if he didn't come back to faith, James decided to re-evaluate what he believed. 0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - James’...

We are so grateful to be joined by Austin, the writer of the Light and Truth letter! Austin lost his faith in the Church of Jesus Christ in 2014 and spent many years trying to find more light and truth. He turned back to the Church and ended up writing a letter about his findings. When our spiritual journey leads us to moments of faith and doubt, it's natural to question everything we once knew. T...

Our wonderful host, Lauren, shares her conversion story to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lauren was introduced to the Church by her boyfriend but didn't take it very seriously. She eventually joined the Church, went inactive, and struggled with some mental health problems. When she decided to start going back to Church, she decided to move to Utah. She has learned SO MUCH over t...

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 curren...

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!

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!

Brandon joins us to share how he met the missionaries, was given the Book of Mormon, and was determined to convert the LDS missionaries to the truth. But then something happened that changed Brandon's life forever...

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...

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 missiona...

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 p...

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 j...

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...

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, a...