I was also excommunicated in 1980 and also returned to the church 34 years later, was sealed in the Jordan River temple and went through similar conversion which teaches me wonderful and special lessons almost daily. Thank you for letting us hear these amazing stories
Thank you for your work and effort. We’re all loved and come to know that for a fact eventually by our Savior and our Eternal Father work that brings to pass our eternal life.
As a member of the church for over thirty years, I want to say this is a remarkable testimony. I also have two unbelievable testimonies to share. God richly bless you my brother.
so you find that excommunication is judgement made by man, and not by heavenly father? Who do the LDS prophet and apostles get worthiness interviews with?
Love this, I left the church in 2005, wrote a letter telling them to remove me from the records. I went back in 2009 and shortly after my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died in 2011 after a 2 year battle, he was not a member of the church but had supported me as a member. Heavenly Father told me he wasn’t going to survive it, but I was still so devastated and angry I left the church again in 2011 after he passed. 3 years ago this February the missionaries knocked on my door and I was never happier to see anyone in my life, I knew they were supposed to be here. I had my blessings restored and was able to be sealed to my husband at the Oquirrh Mountain temple that he had visited with me during its opening in 2009. I’m the adult Sunday school teacher and I have a strong testimony that this is Christs true church. Short version of a long journey….
@@VAATAUSILI4139 There is no such thing as eternal parents. Isaiah is very clear, there is only one God, and He has been forever eternity past to future.
@@janet-Spirit_of_the_Living_God Everything going on, on the other side of the veil, is also going on, on world's without numbers. We have Eternal Parent's, we have worldly Parent's. Husband's and Wive's are one, not two anymore, when they get married. So, when we mention only God the Eternal Father's name, it's including GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER too, why? because they're one, in purpose. It's in the Old and New Testament. And, the best and perfect thing for you to do is, counsel with GOD the Eternal FATHER and GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, about the existence of GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, our beloved HOLY Eternal GODDESS MOTHER. One day, GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, eventually reveal HERSELF to you. And If you still don't believe, its ok, because once you get on the other side of the veil, you will be surprised to meet GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER too, besides GOD the Eternal FATHER.
I left the church when I was 19 and now happily returning at age 50. N ver found the inner peace in my 31 years away that I had when I was there. That peace has washed over me once again and I am grateful for that. I’m grateful for friends that never gave up on me and the lord for watching over me these 31 years to call me back to his fold
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@IannaLovely2022 Paul wrote this around 57 A.D. --Galatians 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! "
Amazing story! I have 2 daughters that have left the church! I keep their names in the Temple!! Thanks for giving me hope!! Thank you so much!! My son in law told me not to pray for them and not to put their names in the Temple! But I do!
My whole immediate family have left the church. I am the last person standing. I have off and on been fasting, praying and putting names in the temple. I have felt the need to do it even more. I have made this a priority for the past months. I have hope that they will come back.
I wonder if that turns them away more though. If you can’t be honest to their face, and respect their wishes, how is it done in a sincere way? I can understand if you child was under 18, and you told them you still wanted too. For me, honesty is EVERYTHING to me. I don’t feel comfortable, well I just don’t do things behind thier back no matter how much I might ‘know’ it would benefit them. Respecting them and supporting them as the precious human being they are being is very important to me (as long as I’m not supporting addictive bad behavior). Perhaps that makes me a poor ‘missionary’. I would definitely not be good on a debate team. I say how I feel and listen how the other person feels and I don’t feel compelled to convince them otherwise on things that could have personal experiences etc. and I’m actually interested in understanding their background from their upbringing and experiences that shaped who they are in their beliefs. The thought of doing something anyway when someone asks seems like a betrayal. But he had a friend do it for 20 years, he was mad. But is now okay with it. The only reason why I can think someone would ask to to put their name in the temple is because they are seeking to be ‘seen’ from you or supported and show up in a different way. I have never been angry at God, so that is how I feel if someone says that but does not actually come to see and help with something difficult (unless the can’t or are already helping) but otherwise it can feel like they are passing the responsibility of the relationship off. Perhaps maybe, it’s most important if possible to say something like, I can sense you have a hesitancy, or whatever you sense, just talk… but don’t ignore… Enough of this. I never click on these videos. Don’t know why I clicked on it. My family are converts. And they were hippie type people. The invitation was given, but not pushed. They ultimately received answers shockingly for themselves.
I love these podcasts. I have 3 out of our 5 children that have left the church and these podcasts bring me hope that they will return one day. I would just like to say, though, after this podcast, the church is perfect,the people in it are not. We are in church to try and be perfected as best we can in this fallen world. Thank you, Ashley and Lauren. You're doing a great service.❤
@@pepsilaron We don't have heavenly parents, we have a Creator God who has no wife and has no need for intercourse to create anything. The Bible says God spoke the world into being and breathed into man fashioned from the dust of the earth. God is not a man and never has been one, and the Bible also states that He is the only God who has ever been and will ever be, so there is no such thing as eternal families or planets of our own as gods either. I'm sorry if this disappoints you, but it's the true word of God. God the Holy Spirit seals each true believer in Jesus for God's eternal family for eternity. We will recognize one another in heaven as Peter recognized Elijah and Moses on the Mt. of Transfiguration, but we will not live in family units as common sense tells us that we are all related so many generations back and forward and all the relative are related sideways with others who also have families back and forward , so in reality we're going to be one giant spiritual family. As Jesus says, "who are my mother and brothers? Those who do the things I say to them." Hope you'll be one of us. Jesus is the key who unlocks heaven's door to eternal life.
I left for 9 years and then came back when I hit rock bottom. I've humbled myself through the years, which has lead God revealing things to me in dreams and in fasts. I can never leave the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. It is the true church of Christ. So happy for this guy.
Ironically I joined the church last year and felt I’ve hit rock bottom and haven’t been to church in over a month. As someone that can’t get dates, relationships, let alone marriage and “eternal family “, don’t feel like the church is for me. Then add insult to injury a sister from the church showed me interest then brutally ghosted me for no reason. I emotionally was devastated as those opportunities for me come very very seldomly
But.... the BoM is still loaded with anachronisms, the Kinderhook plates were a fraud, and the "Book of Abraham" was authored 1,800 years after he died. Your emotions may have drawn you to do something, but it doesn't change the facts.
Each of us runs their own race. Each tailored by the Savior himself. I look at adversity like one of those fancy weight lifting machines that's tailored just for me. We race for eternal life on an obstacle course filled with pitfalls and broken dreams. Elder Faust said "I get up when I fall down".
@@brianwaller7383 I'm so sorry to hear you are going through that. Please reach out to people in the ward. Start going to church again in 2023. God can help you through the tough times
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I have missionary companion who became anti Mormon and became atheist , he’s been away from church for many years. Always debated me about polygamy and other church doctrine , I just shared my testimony and love him . One day he called me that he’s coming back to church and appreciative that I did not give up on him .
I was searching for Come Follow Me for New Testament, when I came across this podcast. I can't stop crying when I realise that Heavenly Father loves all His children, and His ways are not our ways. How we think is not how He thinks. I believe that there's a purpose for me to have met this podcast. Thank you for the great testimony I heard here.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks. Why?
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@IannaLovely2022 Paul wrote this around 57 A.D. --Galatians 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! "
@@Char-iw7rc 1. Kinderhook plates 2. Book of Abraham 3. JST 4. Polygamy and marrying girls who were already married. Jesus was a polygamist and so is God the father. Creating many spiritual beings. Mormons want to become like God and they believe that there is polygamy in heaven. 5. Racism in the BOM
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Both of you I wish I could hug. This video popped up in my YT algorithm this morning. I too am a disabled military Veteran. I served a mission; but am off "the covenent path". This message has reinforced my faith in the divinity of Christ and that Joseph Smith was/is a great witness of the evidence of the assurance of that Christ overcame death and we will all, because of Him. It's 2023 and Iv'e been so distracted by negative news-war and rumors of war. Climate issues, Covid and this morning now terror in Isreal. It is good to see good news today! This makes me want to come back. God bless you both. 🙏
We will welcome you back with open arms and a loving embrace. Half of my siblings (8 siblings) are less active in the Church (Gospel of Jesus Christ), but they still believe. They will attend church every so often. They know that they are still loved and wanted. A couple of weeks ago, 1 of my older brothers, said that it is time for him to come back to church, so we found out which Ward he is in and who the Bishop is. He says that he will contact the Bishop and start attending church actively again after 30+ years. Yes, there is always hope. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and has prophets and apostles authorized to proclaim the word of God throughout all the world. Christ stands at the head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks. Why?
Hi Jihan, I've learned that what I focus on expands, and it's up to me what I focus on. Knowing this, I don't want the end result of focusing on anti-LDS misery, as it has nothing to offer me. I am loving the results of focusing on what brings me true joy, which I am finding through faithfulness in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm glad you are focusing on building your testimony. Thanks for sharing your effort. That takes a lot of courage.
Im xlds and not at all miserable. I always say look at the fruits of the church as a whole...as an organization/corporation. Its fruits are so very ugly. But most of its people are fantastic. ALL who are seeking connection to the divine always will be cared for and helped. Most assume such confirms what they are looking at/or are involved in is therefore the end all be all. This is a mistake, imho, as the spirit confirms love and blessings to all seeking people in all walks of faith, even to those with no faith. It seems the church can even be a beneficial stumbling block on the way to eternity for those who need it. Just dont forget there is always more, and one can graduate from the church... as the church is a "limited hang". Cheers
Just as a point of reference, people who have left the church generally aren't miserable. Most live very content lives. My belief is God doesn't judge us based on whether we were happy or content in our lives. He bases it on whether or not we kept his commandments. I would venture to say, living inside the covenants made at baptism, in the temple, and keeping the commandments given in the Bible, will lead a person to a happy afterlife, not always a happy mortal life. I find joy living those covenants and commandments in this life, but quite frankly, even if my life totally sucked, maybe by persecution, maybe by economic status, maybe by mental health, etc. I trust that the Lord will count all my struggles for my good in the end. I mean, if the church is completely wrong... I can at least say to God when I die I did my best with what I thought was true. Or if God doesn't exist... Then I guess I'm just dead. BUT...if the church is true and/or there is a God, then nothing changes for me. But I think some other people will have a lot to explain when all their anti-rhetoric is called for inspection. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I hope no member of the church would ever say derogatory remarks about another church or people, but instead say, "God loves you, repent of your sins, turn away from the negative in your life and follow Christ. Serve others. Take all the good from your current church and beliefs and join us. Build on the truth you know, and grow even more in Christ through making and keeping covenants with God." I know my life has been blessed enormously by keeping my covenants. I hope others find the same blessing in their lives, too.
Dusty, not sure how I stumbled on your testimony and yet your history and journey provides reassurance that my aimless wandering is valid and yet offers hope despite the many questions and uncertainty that i have coming from a long life in the methodist church. Indeed the perfect church will occur in heaven. My wife and I are in receipt of an important tender mercie recently exposing us to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thank you for your open and frank discussion. I hope someday that we could meet and greet. Bless you. StorkDoc from Dallas.👃
“The Prophet Joseph Smith declared-and he never taught a more comforting doctrine-that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father’s heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God” (Orson F. Whitney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110).
I left the church without knowing I left the church. My testimony was on test .I tried to find other churches but never found a church like the Lds church. So I persevered and Heavenly Father blessed with a beautiful wife and to cute girls that motivates me to carry on !
A few days ago, I felt prompted to search for videos about staying in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In that search, I also came across your podcast. This has been the most powerful of the ones I have watched so far. These give me hope as a mother of a child who has left with his family. It's been a piece to helping me get past my grief and fear. It's been a part of the uncovering of my testimony that I was avoiding and questioning because it hurt too much to believe.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks. Why?
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A testimony of Jesus Christ cannot be passed from one person to another. Everyone has to come to that knowledge on their own. This is an awesome podcast.
Each and every individual Daughter and Son of God has a right to their own individual beliefs about, and relationship with, God and everlasting life. It's the single most important concept that each of us struggle with in this mortal life. Even people who are born and raised in this Church must face the question, and find their own answers/testimony for themselves. While we can look to each other for advice. wisdom, and guidance, we each have to find our own answers for ourselves. It's a beautiful, sacred journey!
Lol...if you only the Truth of all this lies..nasabi ko din Yan mga sinabi mo pero after long search and more books I read turned intoi conclusion that the church I not true..temple worker may anak sa ibang babae..nag mission pa Sila as couple pero never nya in accept na may anak sya..isang bishop at family nya magaling mag manipulate Ng tao..Yan Ang bunga Ng tutuong simbahan?
And again the church is not Perfect,the members is not perfect...Kung maghahap ka ng kamalian marami kang makikita, I've been inactive for many years but God calls me even in my worst mistake God is no respecter of person brother.
@@jonardrivera "The Corporation of Rusty Nelson of the Latter-Day Frauds ". God, one has to be ignorant, blind and brainwashed to believe this garbage.
If you have time to do an interview with me, I left the Church at the age of 17, and I returned when I was 32. I have been active for the last 25 years, and have some amazing stories to go along with my conversion to the Church.
Likewise, left Church at 17 (also) and returned at 38 with my young family. Cool story if I may say so myself 😊 been 4.5 years now and can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on. Just grateful my family is in it with me. Love conversion stories and we would all love to hear yours!
@@av8ionUSMC I have a small RUclips channel that I run, and I've had a few people who have told there story. If you would like I would be more than grateful to have you tell your story on my channel.
Dusty's story is absolutely incredible. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can see why he gives firesides haha such a great story teller. But, most importantly, I could feel the spirit fill me with inspiration and courage to make changes in my life too. Thank you, Dusty. I'm just an internet stranger, but I am so grateful for Ashly having you on as a guest.
This speaks to me because I want to join the church. But my family is probably going to look down on me for it. My mom was open to hearing I was looking into the church, but when I told her I was thinking of serving a mission, she seemed disappointed. Pray for me.
She might be disappointed for a while, but there will be so many other souls that will be happy you made the choice to serve. My daughter is serving in the Peruvian Amazons right now, and she always speaks of the wonderful miracles she sees in people's lives. No matter what, it will all be worth it in the end.
My husband did that. I think his parents were disappointed he wanted to serve a mission, but they were very supportive of us and our family since I met them after his mission and our marriage. (We went to meet them very soon after our wedding as they were across the country and they had an open house for us at their church.)
I was baptized when I was 11 years old. I was a returning member for 7 years before I became fully active when I turned 18 years old, served a mission, married in the temple, and currently serving in the Stake Presidency. My testimony increased.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks. Why?
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I left twice. Once when I was 18, and again when I was 38. Neither time was what I would consider a crisis of faith. In spite of my absence I have never denied what I have always known to be true. I am once again an active member, and recently had the privilege of baptizing my wife.
Thank you for this amazing interview, you have taught me the importance of following Gods will. I have stage 3 metastatic melanoma cancer. I’m grateful for what I have learned because of my experience with cancer. It has taught me to walk with greater faith. You’ve taught me this hour to allow God’s will and not my will be done. I understand now it is God‘s will that is more important than my will. Thank you for teaching me this most important principle. You have made my faith even stronger. 🙏❤️
I'm relatively new to your RUclips channel. I love and appreciate what you're doing! I have felt for the last year or so that, much in the same way we've seen a number of lifelong church members lose their faith, that a time would come when we would see a trend in the other direction with many coming back to the faith. I've felt this, and now see the beginning of this with your awesome channel. This interview is outstanding. The story is outstanding. But then again, I haven't watched any of your interviews without thinking, "this is outstanding". Again, thank you for the good work you're doing. I've shared a number of these interviews with friends of mine that have left the church. I don't know what will happen to any of these friends in their faith (or lack thereof) journey. I don't need to know. What I believe is, that they are part of the Lord's plan whether they are in or out of the church, as all of us are. They arent' lost to the Lord whether they are aware of it or not, again, as we all are. This interview is evidence to me of that sentiment, which for me was personal inspiration that came at a time when I was a little distressed that some close friends of mine had left the church. A big fish in my mind is John Dehlin. I've listened to Mormon Stories for about 15 yrs, back when John Dehlin was still a believer. I watched his transition out of Faith to where he is now. I believe that while maybe John Dehlin won't come back to his faith, that other prominent anti-LDS figures will come back. Thank you again for this awesome interview and all the interviews you've don't so far. I didn't mean to do such a lenghty comment, but I wanted you to hear this (which I assume you've already heard many times before) and have one more, of many, thank you's from the ether... And thanks to this good brother as well!
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I came back in 2020 and it is an amazing thing that took place in my life. Since then I have been busy doing temple work and just being happy. I have things that I cope with but there is so much hope in my life because of the miracles that took place in my life. They are undeniable for me. I know that God Loves me! I am so grateful to hear of others stories of the magnificent love that the Savior Jesus Christ has for us all! Thank you Dusty for sharing your stories. Thank you Ashely for doing these podcast. It just reaffirms that loving feeling that I have found with my Savior. Dusty you have HOPE coming from every pore. Keep it up man. We all need to hear it. I love the God prevails when we get out of the way.
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I received an undeniable answer to a fervent prayer asking if the things I had been taught about the church were true. A year later I left the church and ran hard in the other direction for 13. It was the answer I got that day on my knees that brought me back. That was 33 years ago. Heavenly father had enough love for me knowing what my future path would be to bless me with an answer to a prayer that later brought me back to Him.
My mom sent me this video about a year ago, at the time I was inactive, and was struggling with several addictions. At the time I thought it was a cool story, but it didn't really hit me. I re discovered this channel through my RUclips algorthim, and have been watching all your videos from the beginning, not realizing this was the same podcast my mom sent me about a year ago. This story reminded me, and I now have a better understanding of his story the second time around. I've been an active member since the sister missionaries invited me to come to church on December 24, 2023. Thank you for making this podcast, it really has helped me through my journey. 💖💜
I have many addictions too. I never miss church. The lord needs us to be in church. Then little by little the lord helps us to beat the addiction. The lord always has our backs. The lord is always our savior. We don’t have to be perfect to go to church. I think everyone has addictions. Few admit it. The lord is always our savior.
I've had to fight the way back after leaving, and I've not had any of the miracles, I'm hanging on to my faith and still fighting my ward to feel accepted never mind loved . Now the husband I was told by God to marry has cheated on me I've been sealed to him and so divorce is more difficult. I wish someone had not given up on me , I've had to come back twice and I know the ONLY man who has been faithful to me and not let me down is my saviour
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As an adult it's easier to understand why some people didn't want us to have agency. The pain and heartache of the suffering that comes from others poor choices is very real. I'm sorry you've been through so much and pray for your peace and happiness. ❤
I am a recent widow. I go to church and sit with other single sisters (widowed and divorced plus a married woman who's husband left the church and another whose husband comes very rarely. Find your nitch.
Thank you for feeding my faith. I have always said I don’t know what my life would be without the church of Jesus Christ in it. There has been times that I have felt spiritually inactive but one day I decided to never leave the church regardless of my wrongdoings. I learned that as long as I keep physically close to the church, it’s always easier for me to keep coming back to my faith. Thank youAnd thank you again for sharing your amazing experience. I pray that many people will get to this podcast and find the ingredients they need to rebuild their testimony.
I've had the blessing to have Dusty and Susan to come to a youth event I was in charge of. He touched lives that evening. I then reached out to him a couple of years later because our son (a returned missionary too) called to tell us he's left the Church - removed his name from the records and everything!!! Our son's moved far away from us and shut off contact with us!! But Dusty calmed me down and said he believed that my son will come back. So whether our son comes back in this life or not at least I'll lean on that message from Dusty. Thank You for bringing him on -- I'm sharing this video with everyone i can think of!!
I loved hearing the story of Dusty Smith. I had already read an article about him in LDS Living, but hearing him talk about his experiences was very special. Thank you so much for your faith and your honesty. May the Lord bless you with health and healing.
I love Dustys story so much such a powerful testimony! I too can relate to his story and coming back from 20 + years of inactivity and struggling with addiction most of my life! I came back to the gospel and now serve as missionaries with my wife! This story gave me so much hope no one is out of the Saviors infinite reach and his infinite light of his Atonement. So conversions are one of Gods greatest miracles. Thank you for sharing
Don’t give up on your family, friends or anyone. I’m sure my parents thought I’d never come back (I fought it, was against it, & never wanted to talk about for many years), but I had to go through my journey. I always believed in God & Jesus but just didn’t want anything to do with the church. My story is long so not going to give it here but I’ve been back now for about 5 months. Fully converted & love the Savior so much. Love the Gospel of Jesus Christ & looking forward to going to the temple. Never stop having Hope, never stop praying for those who are lost or angry, never stop loving them, etc. you never know what may happen. The Lord knows each of us and he has his plans for us. 🤗
Satan , is always trying to get people to give up, it's sad but true. My oldest son is going to be 29 , he was 16 when he dated a girl who wasn't a member she introduced him to alcohol and smoking 🚬, my fear is he won't change. He got married a year ago and his wife's family encourages him to be an alcoholic and they hate us because we love God and Jesus Christ! It's a sad story, and hard watching my son destroy his health! He's not a happy person and he recently told us, all his sins he feels everyday, it's heart breaking! I pray for him and put him on the Temple prayer role every week! I have learned to love as the savior does, and I will never give up on my previous son! 💜🕊️🙏🏻🌺Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Take care and enjoy the peace 🕊️ the Temple brings!
@@stardustgirl2904 I’m so sorry about your son. Yes, I will pray for him & your family. Good idea about the temple prayer roll. I do that as well for others.
@@sbm3134 💜🤗🙏🏻🕊️Thank you so , so much ❗I really appreciate it! This has been a really long trial. It's so hard because he's never happy in his life! So thank you ❗🌺💜🌺
Got me in tears! Amen! Funny how we wait our whole lives for that type of testimony and answer that Dusty received and we never look up and see it shining right in front of us the whole time. God answered my prayers more time than I deserved. I didn't get it from arguing with people, with using my eloquent words to persuade others itnis true. Love is kind, it envieth not, it doesn't boast and is not afraid. God's truth and Gospel isn't often seen from the eyes or heard from the ears, it must be experienced from the over abundance of love that is available to all. Thanks for the lesson! I'm grateful to God for this resounding win against the adversary.
In a world full of hateful ex members the internet can be a place that really brings you down an makes you question why they have so much anger an hurt towards our faith . This was a fresh reminder of why I’m so grateful to be 4th generation member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints an to hold strong . I throughly enjoyed this
Maybe that is thr spirit urging you to find out why people leave. What you consider hateful is not usually. Most people who leave, for so many valid reasons, go through a time of being angry. Righteous anger.
@@emac1177 I have been in active from the time I was 18 until now I’m 34 I have seen and been through my fare share of trials, but the peace I have felt within the lasr few months of being active again is second to none . My brothers wife her family have left and the amount of hate they spew towards my brother and sister in law is wild .
I am very happy listening to good stories about The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.. It is nice to have a strong testimony of the gospel. Heavenly Father is mindful of us always. The Holy Ghost bears witness Of its' truthfulness.
I am intelligent person and blessed with a strong faith. Despite this I have found myself questioning certain aspects of the church. Listening to you talking today has spiritually uplifted me. I needed to hear this and need to exercise the faith I have been blessed with. Thank you.
I needed to hear this today,🙏,thank you..I'm coming home to the gospel..after 28yrs of serious trials,my love for the Savior has strengthened so much that Im willing do his will forever. Thank you Thank you 🤝🙏 &
Thank you, Dusty and Ashley. ❤ Let’s keep testifying. When I hear the “complaints” or “arguments” against the church from people who left, I say, “I never built my testimony on __________.” 🤷🏻♀️ If you don’t build your testimony on the sandy foundation of humans, it cannot fall when you learn what wrong they’re doing or have done. Jesus Christ is the rock.
If you built your testimony on Joseph Smith than your foundation will fail cause it is sand. Joseph Smith was a liar and adulterer. He was arrested many times based on laws broken.
U see how wonderful Heavenly Father is... How he can weave all our stories together to help eachothers testimony grow! I feel the love and truth of Gods power to help us through doubts and trials!
Thank you for your story...it make me cry and increased more my faith in God and His gospel.Thank you.I know God used other persons to reach out other to come back to the covenant path...God is good all the time.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks. Why?
My faith over the years was dwindling terribly . Because my father left the church even though he had been in the bishop brick . My brother gave up on the church years ago and thinks the church is all about money. He won't even discuss it anymore. And dad has nothing but animosity toward the church because he asked for help with mom when she had Alzheimer's . Even when I told him that they are doing the best they can do. There are so many members to take care and they have me and Noreen my wife here to help. They didn't know that me and Noreen were also taking care of her father who had dementia and missing his legs. And I was working 5 12s and a eight. So sleep was in short supply. And so dad couldn't leave mon alone and he had grandma who was also loosing it and all were at home. Finally they all went to a nursing home. But we did this caring for all for about 4 years. He became frustrated with the church. I couldn't get him to understand. He wasn't rich. At all. And so he was about ready to kill himself , not joking . So now my mother is gone , and that was wonderful blessing because my wife saw her the day she died , was standing before her all in white smiling at her and she was beautiful. And then she disappeared. My wife said Richard , she was solid looking . She was right there before me . And then she was gone. How I know she was telling the truth. Is me , dad , and Danny were the only ones that knew she was a brunette and not a blonde. She said her hair was brown and long. That is when I knew she was completely truthful , and so you know I never doubt my wife. But my dad wouldn't listen . And even I started to have doubts about the church because I became so depressed over the last 9 years of loosing my job going blind, can hardly walk now. But then I started listening hugh nibly he is wonderful. And all of my doubts have left immediately . He had me realizing how truthful the book of Mormon is and much more so then even the Bible. My faith is now so strong and stand fast.
Welcome back Dusty! I feel we have a lot in common. Born in 1961 I converted to the Church in 1980 and served a mission in 1982. Although I never left the Church, I can relate to your faith struggles that come from focusing on the members and not the Lord. The Gospel is true. The Lord is perfect (3Nephi 12:48). Stay strong brother!
I am a restorationist of 30:56 Rstored of Church of Latter Day Saints. I believe in the Book of Mormon and share with many. Much of your testimony is wonderful and I relate to. I do not believe in some secret combinations in the Mormon Church. I believe in Jesus Christ and his grace and Love. He has for us. I relate to experiences you shared in my life. I am a widow, 77 years old, and love my church. I have a story I would like to share with you. I had cancer and cancer free five years now.
I have seen the video flash..but today i find myself wanting to listen, and what a miracle..the question i have the night before was answered as i watch and listen. I ahve been a member for 50, i do have my testimony, but it is really worth hearing testimony of other people. I believe all that you shared, THANK YOU SO MUCH..
This was fantastic video. Please have more of these stories. This guy is great. You should have him on more😄 we need more of this for members to hear. Thanks agsin.
Your story of reconversion to Christ is awe inspiring and amazing! Thank you for sharing your testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. God bless.
The Holy Ghost was finally able to reach his heart. I am a Jack Mormon who lives contrary to the church standards ( I think it important to state I am not a pervert just the usual chasing unattached women and smoking pot) but I have never been able to lose my faith and testimony because my prayers are always answered. My loyalty to the teachings of the Lord's gospel is based on the knowledge that Heavenly Father listens and responds. Miraculous timing
His story is remarkable and filled with hope for so many! And the questions were very helpful to those who have lost family members or are struggling themselves in faith crisis. At the end when he talks of miracles is a great way to end this beautiful testimony. It's true, we don't acknowledge the miracles that happen in each of our lives. And we need to open our eyes and see and express our gratitude. THANKYOU ✨
This story is amazing. I am always wishing I could meet these people. I am stunned by this story and the miracles he was given. What impact he has had on so many people. And now this story is here continuing to give and help others.
Chills and tears…Dusty your story touches my heart. Thank you for sharing your story. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I left the Church for many years and was blessed with Ward members who loved me back. I will Never Ever deny my Testimony and Love for the Gospel.
Wow wow wow I'm so happy that I have found this, what an amazing story that I have listened to. Is such a blessing to listen to your video. Thank you so much. 🙏♥️
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Wonderful podcast. I love that you are doing this…highlighting these stories of re-igniting faith and these miracles that show that the Lord’s arm is lengthened out all the day long toward us. I will be forever grateful that the Lord never gave up on me, though I had given up on myself. There are ongoing miracles happening all over this earth.
Happy I found your podcast. I’m a convert of over 50 years. My testimony of the gospel has never wavered. However on occasion I have not liked some people in the church 😂. Anyway this just faith affirming. Thanks for your work
Thank you both for this podcast and this interview. This is such a blessing! I love hearing people's stories, as it helps us see God's infinite love and His hand in our lives. Thank you so much for sharing!!
That is SO AMAZING! One miracle after a other even when you left the Church, physically, mentally, psychologically, etc. The impact of your story worldwide is beyond words to describe. From the living prophets to your next door neighbor. Your book of life must be overflowing with your experiences, testimony, etc, etc. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing to bless thousands of others.
I always love hearing Dusty's story. I served with him in the mission field, but didn't get to know him well until I read his story in a magazine. Every time I hear his story I learn something. Thanks to both of you.
I was also excommunicated in 1980 and also returned to the church 34 years later, was sealed in the Jordan River temple and went through similar conversion which teaches me wonderful and special lessons almost daily. Thank you for letting us hear these amazing stories
Would love to hear your story if you are interested! Email ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com
@@Come.Back.Podcast i'm a double convert too, 1st baptized 15th may 1975,
2nd after 31+ yrs came back. Lots happend ❤
Thank you for your work and effort. We’re all loved and come to know that for a fact eventually by our Savior and our Eternal Father work that brings to pass our eternal life.
As a member of the church for over thirty years, I want to say this is a remarkable testimony. I also have two unbelievable testimonies to share. God richly bless you my brother.
so you find that excommunication is judgement made by man, and not by heavenly father? Who do the LDS prophet and apostles get worthiness interviews with?
Love this, I left the church in 2005, wrote a letter telling them to remove me from the records. I went back in 2009 and shortly after my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died in 2011 after a 2 year battle, he was not a member of the church but had supported me as a member. Heavenly Father told me he wasn’t going to survive it, but I was still so devastated and angry I left the church again in 2011 after he passed. 3 years ago this February the missionaries knocked on my door and I was never happier to see anyone in my life, I knew they were supposed to be here. I had my blessings restored and was able to be sealed to my husband at the Oquirrh Mountain temple that he had visited with me during its opening in 2009. I’m the adult Sunday school teacher and I have a strong testimony that this is Christs true church. Short version of a long journey….
I hope we hear the whole story on the podcast someday! 😍
Beloved Sister, I forever thank our Eternal Parent's, for your testimony. I know, without a shadow of a doubt, the CHURCH is TRUE.
@@VAATAUSILI4139 There is no such thing as eternal parents. Isaiah is very clear, there is only one God, and He has been forever eternity past to future.
@@janet-Spirit_of_the_Living_God Everything going on, on the other side of the veil, is also going on, on world's without numbers. We have Eternal Parent's, we have worldly Parent's. Husband's and Wive's are one, not two anymore, when they get married. So, when we mention only God the Eternal Father's name, it's including GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER too, why? because they're one, in purpose. It's in the Old and New Testament. And, the best and perfect thing for you to do is, counsel with GOD the Eternal FATHER and GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, about the existence of GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, our beloved HOLY Eternal GODDESS MOTHER. One day, GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER, eventually reveal HERSELF to you. And If you still don't believe, its ok, because once you get on the other side of the veil, you will be surprised to meet GODDESS the Eternal MOTHER too, besides GOD the Eternal FATHER.
@@VAATAUSILI4139 🤣 you mormons make me laugh, you are crazy man! 😅
I left the church when I was 19 and now happily returning at age 50. N ver found the inner peace in my 31 years away that I had when I was there. That peace has washed over me once again and I am grateful for that. I’m grateful for friends that never gave up on me and the lord for watching over me these 31 years to call me back to his fold
Would love to hear your story if you are willing to share! email ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com
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@@howardedward5339Bruh.
@IannaLovely2022 Paul wrote this around 57 A.D. --Galatians 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! "
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Amazing story! I have 2 daughters that have left the church! I keep their names in the Temple!! Thanks for giving me hope!! Thank you so much!! My son in law told me not to pray for them and not to put their names in the Temple! But I do!
keep doing, after this life they going to know everything and God will restore it what was broken!!!
My whole immediate family have left the church. I am the last person standing. I have off and on been fasting, praying and putting names in the temple. I have felt the need to do it even more. I have made this a priority for the past months. I have hope that they will come back.
I wonder if that turns them away more though. If you can’t be honest to their face, and respect their wishes, how is it done in a sincere way? I can understand if you child was under 18, and you told them you still wanted too. For me, honesty is EVERYTHING to me. I don’t feel comfortable, well I just don’t do things behind thier back no matter how much I might ‘know’ it would benefit them. Respecting them and supporting them as the precious human being they are being is very important to me (as long as I’m not supporting addictive bad behavior). Perhaps that makes me a poor ‘missionary’. I would definitely not be good on a debate team. I say how I feel and listen how the other person feels and I don’t feel compelled to convince them otherwise on things that could have personal experiences etc. and I’m actually interested in understanding their background from their upbringing and experiences that shaped who they are in their beliefs.
The thought of doing something anyway when someone asks seems like a betrayal. But he had a friend do it for 20 years, he was mad. But is now okay with it. The only reason why I can think someone would ask to to put their name in the temple is because they are seeking to be ‘seen’ from you or supported and show up in a different way. I have never been angry at God, so that is how I feel if someone says that but does not actually come to see and help with something difficult (unless the can’t or are already helping) but otherwise it can feel like they are passing the responsibility of the relationship off.
Perhaps maybe, it’s most important if possible to say something like, I can sense you have a hesitancy, or whatever you sense, just talk… but don’t ignore…
Enough of this. I never click on these videos. Don’t know why I clicked on it.
My family are converts. And they were hippie type people. The invitation was given, but not pushed. They ultimately received answers shockingly for themselves.
@@gloriakummer5357 She didn't say it was in secret. :)
@@MrSeanVideos💞May God grant you continued strength, patience & hope. May your family recognize & return to Him.
I love these podcasts. I have 3 out of our 5 children that have left the church and these podcasts bring me hope that they will return one day. I would just like to say, though, after this podcast, the church is perfect,the people in it are not. We are in church to try and be perfected as best we can in this fallen world. Thank you, Ashley and Lauren. You're doing a great service.❤
Out of six siblings there are only two of us active. My parents have had a lot of heartbreak but have learned a lot and we all love each other.
Have they told you why they've left?
@@janet-Spirit_of_the_Living_God.
Please respond to me. I like what you said about heavenly parents
@@pepsilaron We don't have heavenly parents, we have a Creator God who has no wife and has no need for intercourse to create anything. The Bible says God spoke the world into being and breathed into man fashioned from the dust of the earth. God is not a man and never has been one, and the Bible also states that He is the only God who has ever been and will ever be, so there is no such thing as eternal families or planets of our own as gods either. I'm sorry if this disappoints you, but it's the true word of God. God the Holy Spirit seals each true believer in Jesus for God's eternal family for eternity. We will recognize one another in heaven as Peter recognized Elijah and Moses on the Mt. of Transfiguration, but we will not live in family units as common sense tells us that we are all related so many generations back and forward and all the relative are related sideways with others who also have families back and forward , so in reality we're going to be one giant spiritual family. As Jesus says, "who are my mother and brothers? Those who do the things I say to them." Hope you'll be one of us. Jesus is the key who unlocks heaven's door to eternal life.
I left for 9 years and then came back when I hit rock bottom. I've humbled myself through the years, which has lead God revealing things to me in dreams and in fasts. I can never leave the church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. It is the true church of Christ. So happy for this guy.
would love to hear your story if you are willing to share! email Ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com
Ironically I joined the church last year and felt I’ve hit rock bottom and haven’t been to church in over a month. As someone that can’t get dates, relationships, let alone marriage and “eternal family “, don’t feel like the church is for me. Then add insult to injury a sister from the church showed me interest then brutally ghosted me for no reason. I emotionally was devastated as those opportunities for me come very very seldomly
But.... the BoM is still loaded with anachronisms, the Kinderhook plates were a fraud, and the "Book of Abraham" was authored 1,800 years after he died. Your emotions may have drawn you to do something, but it doesn't change the facts.
Each of us runs their own race. Each tailored by the Savior himself. I look at adversity like one of those fancy weight lifting machines that's tailored just for me. We race for eternal life on an obstacle course filled with pitfalls and broken dreams. Elder Faust said "I get up when I fall down".
@@brianwaller7383 I'm so sorry to hear you are going through that. Please reach out to people in the ward. Start going to church again in 2023. God can help you through the tough times
Thank you so much for sharing your story, I have missionary companion who became anti Mormon and became atheist , he’s been away from church for many years. Always debated me about polygamy and other church doctrine , I just shared my testimony and love him . One day he called me that he’s coming back to church and appreciative that I did not give up on him .
"anti mormon" LOL ....
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😭😭😭 God bless you for not giving up ❤
🙏🏻🌺💜🕊️👍🏻 That's great! The gospel is truly amazing!
I was searching for Come Follow Me for New Testament, when I came across this podcast. I can't stop crying when I realise that Heavenly Father loves all His children, and His ways are not our ways. How we think is not how He thinks. I believe that there's a purpose for me to have met this podcast. Thank you for the great testimony I heard here.
So Beautifully said❤
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks.
Why?
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@@howardedward5339The more I see your same comments the more I think it’s a fake account for attention.
@IannaLovely2022 Paul wrote this around 57 A.D. --Galatians 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse! "
I'm from Indonesia, I have testimony that it is the true Church of Jesus Christ
How do u know it’s true?
How do you know it’s not?
@@Char-iw7rc research
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1. Kinderhook plates
2. Book of Abraham
3. JST
4. Polygamy and marrying girls who were already married. Jesus was a polygamist and so is God the father. Creating many spiritual beings. Mormons want to become like God and they believe that there is polygamy in heaven.
5. Racism in the BOM
@@joenelson5819because through the church I had a plenty of experiences that helped me to develop faith in Christ and to clean up my life 🌞
Oh my brother, l have been sobbing this whole time. That's what the Spirit does to me. You give me hope for my children. I will never give up
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Both of you I wish I could hug. This video popped up in my YT algorithm this morning. I too am a disabled military Veteran. I served a mission; but am off "the covenent path". This message has reinforced my faith in the divinity of Christ and that Joseph Smith was/is a great witness of the evidence of the assurance of that Christ overcame death and we will all, because of Him. It's 2023 and Iv'e been so distracted by negative news-war and rumors of war. Climate issues, Covid and this morning now terror in Isreal. It is good to see good news today! This makes me want to come back. God bless you both. 🙏
I hope you come back, Now is the time,
Thanks for your comment, brother. Will you be at church tomorrow? :) I'm excited for my ward's fast and testimony meeting.
This is the time to come back , we are heading to the last days , time to prepare to meet our Savior
We will welcome you back with open arms and a loving embrace. Half of my siblings (8 siblings) are less active in the Church (Gospel of Jesus Christ), but they still believe. They will attend church every so often. They know that they are still loved and wanted. A couple of weeks ago, 1 of my older brothers, said that it is time for him to come back to church, so we found out which Ward he is in and who the Bishop is. He says that he will contact the Bishop and start attending church actively again after 30+ years. Yes, there is always hope. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ and has prophets and apostles authorized to proclaim the word of God throughout all the world. Christ stands at the head of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks.
Why?
Im in my faith crisis now. Ive read and watched anti mormon post/stories. I am struggling right now. Thanks for this podcast, this is my second video.
We are so glad you are here
@@Come.Back.Podcast i love their testimonies
Hi Jihan, I've learned that what I focus on expands, and it's up to me what I focus on. Knowing this, I don't want the end result of focusing on anti-LDS misery, as it has nothing to offer me. I am loving the results of focusing on what brings me true joy, which I am finding through faithfulness in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I'm glad you are focusing on building your testimony.
Thanks for sharing your effort. That takes a lot of courage.
Im xlds and not at all miserable. I always say look at the fruits of the church as a whole...as an organization/corporation. Its fruits are so very ugly. But most of its people are fantastic. ALL who are seeking connection to the divine always will be cared for and helped. Most assume such confirms what they are looking at/or are involved in is therefore the end all be all. This is a mistake, imho, as the spirit confirms love and blessings to all seeking people in all walks of faith, even to those with no faith. It seems the church can even be a beneficial stumbling block on the way to eternity for those who need it. Just dont forget there is always more, and one can graduate from the church... as the church is a "limited hang". Cheers
Just as a point of reference, people who have left the church generally aren't miserable. Most live very content lives. My belief is God doesn't judge us based on whether we were happy or content in our lives. He bases it on whether or not we kept his commandments. I would venture to say, living inside the covenants made at baptism, in the temple, and keeping the commandments given in the Bible, will lead a person to a happy afterlife, not always a happy mortal life. I find joy living those covenants and commandments in this life, but quite frankly, even if my life totally sucked, maybe by persecution, maybe by economic status, maybe by mental health, etc. I trust that the Lord will count all my struggles for my good in the end.
I mean, if the church is completely wrong... I can at least say to God when I die I did my best with what I thought was true. Or if God doesn't exist... Then I guess I'm just dead.
BUT...if the church is true and/or there is a God, then nothing changes for me. But I think some other people will have a lot to explain when all their anti-rhetoric is called for inspection.
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I hope no member of the church would ever say derogatory remarks about another church or people, but instead say, "God loves you, repent of your sins, turn away from the negative in your life and follow Christ. Serve others. Take all the good from your current church and beliefs and join us. Build on the truth you know, and grow even more in Christ through making and keeping covenants with God."
I know my life has been blessed enormously by keeping my covenants. I hope others find the same blessing in their lives, too.
Dusty, not sure how I stumbled on your testimony and yet your history and journey provides reassurance that my aimless wandering is valid and yet offers hope despite the many questions and uncertainty that i have coming from a long life in the methodist church. Indeed the perfect church will occur in heaven. My wife and I are in receipt of an important tender mercie recently exposing us to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thank you for your open and frank discussion. I hope someday that we could meet and greet. Bless you. StorkDoc from Dallas.👃
I have 5 siblings that have left the church. This podcast gives me immeasurable hope! This is a divinely-directed channel!
“The Prophet Joseph Smith declared-and he never taught a more comforting doctrine-that the eternal sealings of faithful parents and the divine promises made to them for valiant service in the Cause of Truth, would save not only themselves, but likewise their posterity. Though some of the sheep may wander, the eye of the Shepherd is upon them, and sooner or later they will feel the tentacles of Divine Providence reaching out after them and drawing them back to the fold. Either in this life or the life to come, they will return. They will have to pay their debt to justice; they will suffer for their sins; and may tread a thorny path; but if it leads them at last, like the penitent Prodigal, to a loving and forgiving father’s heart and home, the painful experience will not have been in vain. Pray for your careless and disobedient children; hold on to them with your faith. Hope on, trust on, till you see the salvation of God” (Orson F. Whitney, in Conference Report, Apr. 1929, 110).
Definitely 👍
I absolutely cannot get over this podcast. This is some of the greatest church oriented accounts I've ever heard!
Thank you so much!
I left the church without knowing I left the church. My testimony was on test .I tried to find other churches but never found a church like the Lds church. So I persevered and Heavenly Father blessed with a beautiful wife and to cute girls that motivates me to carry on !
I hope one day youll realize that one doesnt even need a church.
I hope one day you do to help you stay focused on Jesus Christ and help strengthen each other.
As a member of The Church of Jesuschrist of Latter Day Saints I am so happy and I feel the Spirit when a member back to the fold of Jesuschrist.
A few days ago, I felt prompted to search for videos about staying in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In that search, I also came across your podcast. This has been the most powerful of the ones I have watched so far.
These give me hope as a mother of a child who has left with his family. It's been a piece to helping me get past my grief and fear. It's been a part of the uncovering of my testimony that I was avoiding and questioning because it hurt too much to believe.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks.
Why?
You are invited to come visit one of the BEST online Christian churches in the USA at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg Virginia! (We promise, you will find only people seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. )
A testimony of Jesus Christ cannot be passed from one person to another. Everyone has to come to that knowledge on their own. This is an awesome podcast.
Each and every individual Daughter and Son of God has a right to their own individual beliefs about, and relationship with, God and everlasting life. It's the single most important concept that each of us struggle with in this mortal life. Even people who are born and raised in this Church must face the question, and find their own answers/testimony for themselves. While we can look to each other for advice. wisdom, and guidance, we each have to find our own answers for ourselves.
It's a beautiful, sacred journey!
Amen
I âm Filipina and proud and grateful being member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
My testimony will always be same
Lol...if you only the Truth of all this lies..nasabi ko din Yan mga sinabi mo pero after long search and more books I read turned intoi conclusion that the church I not true..temple worker may anak sa ibang babae..nag mission pa Sila as couple pero never nya in accept na may anak sya..isang bishop at family nya magaling mag manipulate Ng tao..Yan Ang bunga Ng tutuong simbahan?
And again the church is not Perfect,the members is not perfect...Kung maghahap ka ng kamalian marami kang makikita, I've been inactive for many years but God calls me even in my worst mistake God is no respecter of person brother.
@@jonardrivera "The Corporation of Rusty Nelson of the Latter-Day Frauds ". God, one has to be ignorant, blind and brainwashed to believe this garbage.
@@berdytv3739sounds like you based your testimony on the actions of others and not God.
If you have time to do an interview with me, I left the Church at the age of 17, and I returned when I was 32. I have been active for the last 25 years, and have some amazing stories to go along with my conversion to the Church.
Yes, please tell your story!
@@caseyc9658 me too. I’m in!
So glad you came back! I hope I catch your story sometime.
Likewise, left Church at 17 (also) and returned at 38 with my young family. Cool story if I may say so myself 😊 been 4.5 years now and can’t believe what I’ve been missing out on. Just grateful my family is in it with me. Love conversion stories and we would all love to hear yours!
@@av8ionUSMC I have a small RUclips channel that I run, and I've had a few people who have told there story. If you would like I would be more than grateful to have you tell your story on my channel.
Thank you! I pray for all the people that have doubts to receive that testimony that you received!
I too love the Savior as well as his Church. I am so grateful to have a testimony.
Dusty's story is absolutely incredible. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I can see why he gives firesides haha such a great story teller. But, most importantly, I could feel the spirit fill me with inspiration and courage to make changes in my life too. Thank you, Dusty. I'm just an internet stranger, but I am so grateful for Ashly having you on as a guest.
I’m a convert too and served a mission age 24 also after graduating from college. Thank you for sharing your story
This speaks to me because I want to join the church. But my family is probably going to look down on me for it. My mom was open to hearing I was looking into the church, but when I told her I was thinking of serving a mission, she seemed disappointed. Pray for me.
You will be blessed for every right decision that you make. God is with you
That's a hard spot to be in, not wanting to disappoint your mom. I will pray for you ❤
Those 2 years can be the most pivotal experience in your mortal life! There is no way to underestimate the value of following the Lord’s advice.
She might be disappointed for a while, but there will be so many other souls that will be happy you made the choice to serve. My daughter is serving in the Peruvian Amazons right now, and she always speaks of the wonderful miracles she sees in people's lives. No matter what, it will all be worth it in the end.
My husband did that. I think his parents were disappointed he wanted to serve a mission, but they were very supportive of us and our family since I met them after his mission and our marriage. (We went to meet them very soon after our wedding as they were across the country and they had an open house for us at their church.)
So many tender mercies in your story❤
Thanks for your strong testimony. I am praying that my sons someday will return to church.
I was baptized when I was 11 years old. I was a returning member for 7 years before I became fully active when I turned 18 years old, served a mission, married in the temple, and currently serving in the Stake Presidency. My testimony increased.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks.
Why?
You are invited to come visit one of the BEST online Christian churches in the USA at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg Virginia! (We promise, you will find only people seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. )
I left twice. Once when I was 18, and again when I was 38. Neither time was what I would consider a crisis of faith. In spite of my absence I have never denied what I have always known to be true. I am once again an active member, and recently had the privilege of baptizing my wife.
Beautiful!
Love these stories, and in the comment section too! It tells me the Lord loves all of us and forgets none. We are indeed HIS CHILDREN!
Teary eyed, actually sobbing, watching.., and a heart filled with joy. I hope to watch movie featuring his story. 😃💕
"The Lord knew the answers I needed." That also convinced this former Catholic to convert. ❤
Thank You Dusty, it is wonderful how H F works HIS miracles with HIS children the HE loves
Thank you for this amazing interview, you have taught me the importance of following Gods will. I have stage 3 metastatic melanoma cancer. I’m grateful for what I have learned because of my experience with cancer. It has taught me to walk with greater faith. You’ve taught me this hour to allow God’s will and not my will be done. I understand now it is God‘s will that is more important than my will. Thank you for teaching me this most important principle. You have made my faith even stronger. 🙏❤️
I'm relatively new to your RUclips channel. I love and appreciate what you're doing! I have felt for the last year or so that, much in the same way we've seen a number of lifelong church members lose their faith, that a time would come when we would see a trend in the other direction with many coming back to the faith. I've felt this, and now see the beginning of this with your awesome channel. This interview is outstanding. The story is outstanding. But then again, I haven't watched any of your interviews without thinking, "this is outstanding". Again, thank you for the good work you're doing. I've shared a number of these interviews with friends of mine that have left the church. I don't know what will happen to any of these friends in their faith (or lack thereof) journey. I don't need to know. What I believe is, that they are part of the Lord's plan whether they are in or out of the church, as all of us are. They arent' lost to the Lord whether they are aware of it or not, again, as we all are. This interview is evidence to me of that sentiment, which for me was personal inspiration that came at a time when I was a little distressed that some close friends of mine had left the church. A big fish in my mind is John Dehlin. I've listened to Mormon Stories for about 15 yrs, back when John Dehlin was still a believer. I watched his transition out of Faith to where he is now. I believe that while maybe John Dehlin won't come back to his faith, that other prominent anti-LDS figures will come back. Thank you again for this awesome interview and all the interviews you've don't so far. I didn't mean to do such a lenghty comment, but I wanted you to hear this (which I assume you've already heard many times before) and have one more, of many, thank you's from the ether... And thanks to this good brother as well!
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I love Dusty’s story and I love your podcast and your story.
I came back in 2020 and it is an amazing thing that took place in my life. Since then I have been busy doing temple work and just being happy. I have things that I cope with but there is so much hope in my life because of the miracles that took place in my life. They are undeniable for me. I know that God Loves me! I am so grateful to hear of others stories of the magnificent love that the Savior Jesus Christ has for us all! Thank you Dusty for sharing your stories. Thank you Ashely for doing these podcast. It just reaffirms that loving feeling that I have found with my Savior. Dusty you have HOPE coming from every pore. Keep it up man. We all need to hear it. I love the God prevails when we get out of the way.
would love to hear your story if you are willing to share! email ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com
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I received an undeniable answer to a fervent prayer asking if the things I had been taught about the church were true. A year later I left the church and ran hard in the other direction for 13. It was the answer I got that day on my knees that brought me back. That was 33 years ago. Heavenly father had enough love for me knowing what my future path would be to bless me with an answer to a prayer that later brought me back to Him.
This is the best conversion story I’ve ever heard. I was riveted. Thank you so much for your testimony! Great interview. ❤
My mom sent me this video about a year ago, at the time I was inactive, and was struggling with several addictions. At the time I thought it was a cool story, but it didn't really hit me. I re discovered this channel through my RUclips algorthim, and have been watching all your videos from the beginning, not realizing this was the same podcast my mom sent me about a year ago. This story reminded me, and I now have a better understanding of his story the second time around. I've been an active member since the sister missionaries invited me to come to church on December 24, 2023. Thank you for making this podcast, it really has helped me through my journey. 💖💜
Thank you so much for this amazing comment. We love hearing stories like yours, it is why we do this! Sending love!
I have many addictions too.
I never miss church. The lord needs us to be in church. Then little by little the lord helps us to beat the addiction. The lord always has our backs. The lord is always our savior.
We don’t have to be perfect to go to church.
I think everyone has addictions. Few admit it.
The lord is always our savior.
I've had to fight the way back after leaving, and I've not had any of the miracles, I'm hanging on to my faith and still fighting my ward to feel accepted never mind loved . Now the husband I was told by God to marry has cheated on me I've been sealed to him and so divorce is more difficult. I wish someone had not given up on me , I've had to come back twice and I know the ONLY man who has been faithful to me and not let me down is my saviour
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Trials can be hard. Members can be cruel. But must important is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is True!
As an adult it's easier to understand why some people didn't want us to have agency. The pain and heartache of the suffering that comes from others poor choices is very real. I'm sorry you've been through so much and pray for your peace and happiness. ❤
I am a recent widow. I go to church and sit with other single sisters (widowed and divorced plus a married woman who's husband left the church and another whose husband comes very rarely. Find your nitch.
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801 Balls Bluff Road Northeast
Services start at 12:00 noon.
Years ago, everytime just a thought, to leave the CHURCH, the HOLY GHOST, reminds me the truthfulness of the GOSPEL, I cry constantly.
Thank you for feeding my faith. I have always said I don’t know what my life would be without the church of Jesus Christ in it.
There has been times that I have felt spiritually inactive but one day I decided to never leave the church regardless of my wrongdoings. I learned that as long as I keep physically close to the church, it’s always easier for me to keep coming back to my faith. Thank youAnd thank you again for sharing your amazing experience.
I pray that many people will get to this podcast and find the ingredients they need to rebuild their testimony.
I've had the blessing to have Dusty and Susan to come to a youth event I was in charge of. He touched lives that evening.
I then reached out to him a couple of years later because our son (a returned missionary too) called to tell us he's left the Church - removed his name from the records and everything!!!
Our son's moved far away from us and shut off contact with us!! But Dusty calmed me down and said he believed that my son will come back.
So whether our son comes back in this life or not at least I'll lean on that message from Dusty.
Thank You for bringing him on -- I'm sharing this video with everyone i can think of!!
Wow Dusty is amazing at telling his experiences & is really funny! Loved this episode❤️
I loved hearing the story of Dusty Smith. I had already read an article about him in LDS Living, but hearing him talk about his experiences was very special. Thank you so much for your faith and your honesty. May the Lord bless you with health and healing.
Thank our ETERNAL PARENT'S, for those, returned to THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS.
Welcome back brother
We love you.
Jesus loves you
I love Dustys story so much such a powerful testimony! I too can relate to his story and coming back from 20 + years of inactivity and struggling with addiction most of my life! I came back to the gospel and now serve as missionaries with my wife! This story gave me so much hope no one is out of the Saviors infinite reach and his infinite light of his Atonement. So conversions are one of Gods greatest miracles. Thank you for sharing
THANK YOU HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST FOR THESE TWO AMAZING SPIRITS! + SENDING LOVE TO BRO. MIKE.
#faith
#believe
#comeback
#atonement
Don’t give up on your family, friends or anyone. I’m sure my parents thought I’d never come back (I fought it, was against it, & never wanted to talk about for many years), but I had to go through my journey. I always believed in God & Jesus but just didn’t want anything to do with the church.
My story is long so not going to give it here but I’ve been back now for about 5 months. Fully converted & love the Savior so much. Love the Gospel of Jesus Christ & looking forward to going to the temple.
Never stop having Hope, never stop praying for those who are lost or angry, never stop loving them, etc. you never know what may happen.
The Lord knows each of us and he has his plans for us. 🤗
Satan , is always trying to get people to give up, it's sad but true. My oldest son is going to be 29 , he was 16 when he dated a girl who wasn't a member she introduced him to alcohol and smoking 🚬, my fear is he won't change. He got married a year ago and his wife's family encourages him to be an alcoholic and they hate us because we love God and Jesus Christ! It's a sad story, and hard watching my son destroy his health! He's not a happy person and he recently told us, all his sins he feels everyday, it's heart breaking! I pray for him and put him on the Temple prayer role every week! I have learned to love as the savior does, and I will never give up on my previous son! 💜🕊️🙏🏻🌺Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Take care and enjoy the peace 🕊️ the Temple brings!
@@stardustgirl2904 I’m so sorry about your son. Yes, I will pray for him & your family. Good idea about the temple prayer roll. I do that as well for others.
@@sbm3134 💜🤗🙏🏻🕊️Thank you so , so much ❗I really appreciate it! This has been a really long trial. It's so hard because he's never happy in his life! So thank you ❗🌺💜🌺
I am so grateful to know that our God is a God of Miracles!
Got me in tears! Amen! Funny how we wait our whole lives for that type of testimony and answer that Dusty received and we never look up and see it shining right in front of us the whole time. God answered my prayers more time than I deserved. I didn't get it from arguing with people, with using my eloquent words to persuade others itnis true. Love is kind, it envieth not, it doesn't boast and is not afraid. God's truth and Gospel isn't often seen from the eyes or heard from the ears, it must be experienced from the over abundance of love that is available to all. Thanks for the lesson! I'm grateful to God for this resounding win against the adversary.
In a world full of hateful ex members the internet can be a place that really brings you down an makes you question why they have so much anger an hurt towards our faith . This was a fresh reminder of why I’m so grateful to be 4th generation member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints an to hold strong . I throughly enjoyed this
Maybe that is thr spirit urging you to find out why people leave. What you consider hateful is not usually. Most people who leave, for so many valid reasons, go through a time of being angry. Righteous anger.
@@emac1177 I have been in active from the time I was 18 until now I’m 34 I have seen and been through my fare share of trials, but the peace I have felt within the lasr few months of being active again is second to none . My brothers wife her family have left and the amount of hate they spew towards my brother and sister in law is wild .
I am very happy listening to good stories about The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.. It is nice to have a strong testimony of the gospel.
Heavenly Father is mindful of us always.
The Holy Ghost bears witness
Of its' truthfulness.
I just happened on this discussion. I am so grateful I did. It has helped me clarify sound reason for the hope that is within me. Thank you both.
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!..exactly what I needed to hear. You anwsered so many of my questions. I deeply appreciate your testimony.
I am intelligent person and blessed with a strong faith. Despite this I have found myself questioning certain aspects of the church. Listening to you talking today has spiritually uplifted me. I needed to hear this and need to exercise the faith I have been blessed with. Thank you.
I needed to hear this today,🙏,thank you..I'm coming home to the gospel..after 28yrs of serious trials,my love for the Savior has strengthened so much that Im willing do his will
forever. Thank you Thank you 🤝🙏
&
Thank you, Dusty and Ashley. ❤
Let’s keep testifying.
When I hear the “complaints” or “arguments” against the church from people who left, I say, “I never built my testimony on __________.” 🤷🏻♀️
If you don’t build your testimony on the sandy foundation of humans, it cannot fall when you learn what wrong they’re doing or have done. Jesus Christ is the rock.
If you built your testimony on Joseph Smith than your foundation will fail cause it is sand. Joseph Smith was a liar and adulterer. He was arrested many times based on laws broken.
I forever thank HEAVENLY FATHER & HIS WIFE, HEAVENLY MOTHER, for our beloved Bros's & Sis's who returned to CHURCH.
U see how wonderful Heavenly Father is... How he can weave all our stories together to help eachothers testimony grow! I feel the love and truth of Gods power to help us through doubts and trials!
I like it when he said that he had a plan. If you want to hear God have a good laugh, tell him your plans.
Thank you for your story...it make me cry and increased more my faith in God and His gospel.Thank you.I know God used other persons to reach out other to come back to the covenant path...God is good all the time.
Dusty has one of the strongest testimony’s I’ve ever heard.
Does anyone on here realize that Utah has the highest rate per capita of suicide, and anti depression prescriptions, and pornography consumption, and scam networks.
Why?
My faith over the years was dwindling terribly . Because my father left the church even though he had been in the bishop brick . My brother gave up on the church years ago and thinks the church is all about money. He won't even discuss it anymore. And dad has nothing but animosity toward the church because he asked for help with mom when she had Alzheimer's . Even when I told him that they are doing the best they can do. There are so many members to take care and they have me and Noreen my wife here to help. They didn't know that me and Noreen were also taking care of her father who had dementia and missing his legs. And I was working 5 12s and a eight. So sleep was in short supply. And so dad couldn't leave mon alone and he had grandma who was also loosing it and all were at home. Finally they all went to a nursing home. But we did this caring for all for about 4 years. He became frustrated with the church. I couldn't get him to understand. He wasn't rich. At all. And so he was about ready to kill himself , not joking . So now my mother is gone , and that was wonderful blessing because my wife saw her the day she died , was standing before her all in white smiling at her and she was beautiful. And then she disappeared. My wife said Richard , she was solid looking . She was right there before me . And then she was gone. How I know she was telling the truth. Is me , dad , and Danny were the only ones that knew she was a brunette and not a blonde. She said her hair was brown and long. That is when I knew she was completely truthful , and so you know I never doubt my wife. But my dad wouldn't listen . And even I started to have doubts about the church because I became so depressed over the last 9 years of loosing my job going blind, can hardly walk now. But then I started listening hugh nibly he is wonderful. And all of my doubts have left immediately . He had me realizing how truthful the book of Mormon is and much more so then even the Bible. My faith is now so strong and stand fast.
What "bishop brick" was he in?
Welcome back Dusty! I feel we have a lot in common. Born in 1961 I converted to the Church in 1980 and served a mission in 1982. Although I never left the Church, I can relate to your faith struggles that come from focusing on the members and not the Lord. The Gospel is true. The Lord is perfect (3Nephi 12:48). Stay strong brother!
May God keep you throughout you life and keep you both safe for You are beautiful person and have a beautiful testimony
Dusty. You have boosted my hope that my children will someday return to the church.
Dusty, thank you! You give me hope for my kids!!!
I am a restorationist of 30:56 Rstored of Church of Latter Day Saints. I believe in the Book of Mormon and share with many. Much of your testimony is wonderful and I relate to. I do not believe in some secret combinations in the Mormon Church. I believe in Jesus Christ and his grace and Love. He has for us. I relate to experiences you shared in my life. I am a widow, 77 years old, and love my church. I have a story I would like to share with you. I had cancer and cancer free five years now.
This was great to hear. Thank you
I have seen the video flash..but today i find myself wanting to listen, and what a miracle..the question i have the night before was answered as i watch and listen. I ahve been a member for 50, i do have my testimony, but it is really worth hearing testimony of other people. I believe all that you shared, THANK YOU SO MUCH..
This was fantastic video. Please have more of these stories. This guy is great. You should have him on more😄 we need more of this for members to hear. Thanks agsin.
I've heard him tell his story in another place. So powerful and awesome. Thanks brother! And thank you come back podcast!!
Oh my gosh. I am in love with Dusty's story. Inspirational, uplifting, tear-jerking. Dusty, you are an inspiration
You are a beautiful,spiritual son of God. Bless you!
Awesome is an inadequate description of this discussion. Thank you!!!
Your story of reconversion to Christ is awe inspiring and amazing! Thank you for sharing your testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. God bless.
I needed this today...Thank you!
I hope my family will read this and listren to him. I found his story on face book and saved it.Very happy i could listren to him again.
My wife and I have been struggling with our faith also. Good to hear these stories.
The Lord put you in a mission with out you knowing thank you for sharing 🌈
The Holy Ghost was finally able to reach his heart. I am a Jack Mormon who lives contrary to the church standards ( I think it important to state I am not a pervert just the usual chasing unattached women and smoking pot) but I have never been able to lose my faith and testimony because my prayers are always answered. My loyalty to the teachings of the Lord's gospel is based on the knowledge that Heavenly Father listens and responds. Miraculous timing
God can make you a high priest.... w/o the pot.
His story is remarkable and filled with hope for so many! And the questions were very helpful to those who have lost family members or are struggling themselves in faith crisis. At the end when he talks of miracles is a great way to end this beautiful testimony. It's true, we don't acknowledge the miracles that happen in each of our lives. And we need to open our eyes and see and express our gratitude. THANKYOU ✨
Congratulations!
Wow, what a wonderful lovefull testamamony!! Thank you for sharing this with us. What a blessing 😍🙌☺️
This story is amazing. I am always wishing I could meet these people. I am stunned by this story and the miracles he was given. What impact he has had on so many people. And now this story is here continuing to give and help others.
Chills and tears…Dusty your story touches my heart. Thank you for sharing your story. I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I left the Church for many years and was blessed with Ward members who loved me back. I will Never Ever deny my Testimony and Love for the Gospel.
The Lord has prepared Dusty as a weapon against faith crisis. This man truly was prepared by the Lord for our day.
So true!
Wow wow wow I'm so happy that I have found this, what an amazing story that I have listened to. Is such a blessing to listen to your video. Thank you so much. 🙏♥️
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Wonderful podcast. I love that you are doing this…highlighting these stories of re-igniting faith and these miracles that show that the Lord’s arm is lengthened out all the day long toward us.
I will be forever grateful that the Lord never gave up on me, though I had given up on myself.
There are ongoing miracles happening all over this earth.
Happy I found your podcast. I’m a convert of over 50 years. My testimony of the gospel has never wavered. However on occasion I have not liked some people in the church 😂. Anyway this just faith affirming. Thanks for your work
I'm in my garage clearing it out 10.30pm listening to this been member my whole life was inactive 5 years in my teens love this great story bro
Thank you Ashley and Dusty!
Thank you both for this podcast and this interview. This is such a blessing! I love hearing people's stories, as it helps us see God's infinite love and His hand in our lives. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you for this. Great testimony Dusty
Dusty Smith you are absolutely amazing. I LOVE YOUR TESTIMONY ❤️
Bro's & Sis's, please keep up the good works, keep up the Podcast, it really helps so many. Our ETERNAL PARENT'S bless you all.
That is SO AMAZING! One miracle after a other even when you left the Church, physically, mentally, psychologically, etc. The impact of your story worldwide is beyond words to describe. From the living prophets to your next door neighbor.
Your book of life must be overflowing with your experiences, testimony, etc, etc.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing to bless thousands of others.
I always love hearing Dusty's story. I served with him in the mission field, but didn't get to know him well until I read his story in a magazine. Every time I hear his story I learn something. Thanks to both of you.