Alayna’s mission ended abruptly due to the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic. She found healing and closure as she returned to visit two years later.
“Remember all those miracles and the steps you had to take that you made it through to get where you are now? The same God who called me to Spain, called me home. My Heavenly Father knows me so much and so personally, He knew I wanted to go to Spain. He knew I needed to meet the people that I met. He has shown again and again throughout my life the truth that I am His daughter and that He knows me personally and that He loves me. That was this thought I held onto the most.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Kevin opens up about his struggles with addiction and how his life journey has strengthened his testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“100% I have not lived the principles of this church, but I do my best where I stand now to lift where I stand. Even if the principles of this church weren’t true I’m better off by observing the law of tithing, I’m better off by bettering my health, I’m better off by attending church, and I’m better off by doing things that benefit others like be kind, be human, and be respectful.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Tawnyas’ scrupulosity impacts every aspect of her life. How she has learned to rely on her Savior for strength.
“Everything became so muddled and I became so confused. Had it not been for the experiences I had I could not have lasted, I would not have made it. Because I knew God exists. I had taken those things out of the box and looked at them and said yes I know He is there, I know He loves me. That is one for sure I could put on display on my shelf.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Hannah gradually went inactive as a young adult. After experiencing many hardships, she found herself being fellowshipped back by her friends and family.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. “I am so grateful for the fact that I have a family that cared enough about me to keep in contact with me even though I didn’t keep in contact with them. And the people in my life that could see I was struggling and still made the effort to be a part of my life. I am eternally grateful for them because I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t have those people in my life that made an effort.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Life was good for Shane and his young family, but after experiencing health issues he found himself on his knees and rediscovering his faith
“One day I get on my knees and say, ‘God I’m all in, but I cannot not drink a beer again or give 10% of my money and wear garments if I don’t know. I promise I will help bring people to You and be all in but I have got to know.’ A few weeks later I was having a hard time again and I walked into the bathroom and saw the Book of Mormon sitting there. As soon as I see it I have this thought very clear and very strong “The answers to all the problems in your life are in that book.’ It was super powerful and hit me hard. My feelings of sadness went away and I could tell that was God talking to me – that was personal revelation.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
How Hannah’s struggle with scrupulosity led her to a faith crisis and how she was able to come out stronger on the other side.
“There are going to be things that we don’t know, whether it has to do with policies or church history, we may never have the answers. But that doesn’t mean we need to throw away the things that we do know.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
How wrestling with questions helped Lindsi strengthen her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
“It was as if I was sitting in this mist of darkness and it was like He lifted me up. I saw myself lifted out of this dark cloud and I was up above in the sky and could see the light. I was given a whole new view, all the sudden He was teaching me and He was showing me how He loved me. All the things that I had struggled with I was finally seeing through God’s eyes.” – Recommended: Books: –Women in Eternity, Women in Zion, by Alma Don Sorensen and Valerie M. Hudson –Worth the Wrestle, by Sheri Dew YouTube video and article: –“The Mission and Role of Eve,” by Jodi Stoddard https://www.signsandprophecies.com/post/jodi-stoddard-the-role-mission-ofeve#:~:text=This%20is%20Sis.%20Stoddard’s%20presentation,Saints%20on%20Zoom%20presentation%20weekend! – Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Alan opens up about his struggles with mental health and infertility. His story of his return with his family and the miracles that ensued.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a baby step or if we are sprinting. He just cares that we are moving forward so that He can bless us. I was standing still and allowed dark thoughts to creep in and lose faith in my Heavenly Father. But the moment I took that step I was flooded with all these blessings.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Drew’s struggle with addiction and how he transformed his life by turning to the Savior and coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. “I had never really completely lost my testimony. It was always back there, I would always say I didn’t want it. I didn’t want my testimony, it was so inconvenient. It frustrated me so bad that I couldn’t shake it! I wanted to be able to do this and that and not feel guilty or like I was doing something wrong. It just wouldn’t go away! But thank goodness that it didn’t. The Savior was not going to give up on me.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Todd takes us through his intimate story of his struggles with same-gender attraction, addiction, self harm, and how the Atonement worked in his life when turning back to The Church of Jesus Christ
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive content that may be triggering or offensive to some audiences. Parental discretion is advised. “So I go into disobedience council and I told them my story. The love that these brethren had – how they treated this sinner, how they treated this gay man, was probably the most spiritual experience I have had, and I have had some big ones. These people loved me, this was the Atonement. This is how it works. The Lord is going to bless me, He has continually blessed me and forgiven me.” — Recommended book: The Undaunted, by Gerald Lund — Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Art Director: Jeremy Garcia