Brandon avoided a mission, joined the military, got divorced & lost faith- then God brought him back
“ My faith has been completely restored, and more than I could ever imagine. For me to be at this point in my life- where I was and where I saw where I was, it was just so crazy to me. And I always tell everybody when they ask about how I feel about me coming back- God had a plan for me just as He does for everybody. And it sucks that my plan and my path was as hard as it could have been. But ultimately, I know in my heart of hearts that He knew I would come back to church at this time and everything, and that was His plan for me.” 00:00 Dark Place after Divorce 02:52 Meet Brandon 05:29 High School Drift 17:31 Marriage Ends and Faith Crashes 21:19 Grace and Unexpected Pregnancy 26:46 Prayer to Return 29:23 Repentance Is Change 40:25 Purpose Is Cool Memor Jewelry code COMEBACK for 10% off https://memorjewelry.com/ Serve Clothing code COMEBACK for 15% off https://serveclothing.com/ If you have a story to share please fill out the form: https://form.jotform.com/233109071625046 For inquiries contact info.comebackpodcast@gmail.com Come Back Team: Director, Founder, & Host: Ashly Stone Editor: Cara Reed Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Assistant Editor: Britt Smallze Art Director: Jeremy Garcia Production Director: Trent Wardwell
Trevor came back after years of struggling for a direction in life – his inspiring testimony of Jesus Christ
“They sang this song called ‘Jesus Comes to Fight For Me’ and when I heard that song it was the first time I had felt the Spirit in ten years. It was very emotional for me. I had not felt the Spirit for a really long time and had been through many trials and tribulations. I was lost and to feel that again was rewarding and it meant there was something out there, that being sober was going to be ok, and that eventually everything would be ok.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Bruce, a hippy with a career in the Air Force, finds his way back to the gospel of Jesus Christ and serves a mission with his wife for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
“I remember listening to the story ‘17 Points of the True Church’ and thinking that I believe this is all true. I don’t need the proof. I knew the church was true and that I needed to come back. That was the beginning of my journey.” — Recommended: YouTube video (audio only): “17 Points of the True Church”, a talk by Floyd Weston https://youtu.be/aTk-LebVUO8?si=NKdgJPHA-UiRyjVw — Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Dan shares the lessons he learned during his faith crisis, and the spiritual experiences that strengthened his testimony in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“I was at a friend’s house and on my way to a church activity, and I had my scriptures. My friend asked me, ‘What are those?’ And I said it’s my Bible, Book of Mormon, Pearl of Great Price, and Doctrine and Covenants. These are our sacred books in my faith. And he goes ‘What’s the Book of Mormon?’ I started to describe what we believe about the Book of Mormon. I specifically said, we believe that some ancient Israelites left Israel and migrated to the Americas. As I was talking with him about this, I got my witness and felt like my whole body was on fire.” — Recommended: Dan’s YouTube channel: Latter-day Presentations — Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Don’s sweet testimony and his sacrifices that led him back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“I don’t like things that are casual about freedom and I don’t like things that are casual about the testimony of the gospel. It is real and it is true. There’s no doubt in my mind.” Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia
Julie’s triumphant story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after childhood traumas, the military, and divorce.
“You’re not going to be perfect at everything all the time. Even, you know, right now, I’m not perfect at everything all the time. But it can feel overwhelming to have to do all the things and make all the adjustments, right? At the same time, and you don’t have to do that. Pick one thing. Do one thing and do one thing until you’re really good at it and then find something else to add in.” — Julie was raised in the church. At a young age she was the victim of sexual abuse. After her father and grandfather were arrested for abuse, she had to deal with the repercussions of everyone she knew treating her different because of the situation, including ward members. She struggled finding places to live, and eventually enlisted in the army. She met a man that became her husband, and they started taking missionary discussions together and he was baptized. Later she found out things were not what they seemed to be in her marriage, and it ended in divorce. Julie came back to Utah and found love and hope in new friends. She witnessed miracles that pushed her back to the gospel. Today, Julie’s love for the gospel & the peace that radiates through her life, is evident. Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Michelle Berger Art Director: Jeremy Garcia