Come Back Podcast

By Ashly Stone

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Subscribers: 94
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Episodes: 125

Stories of faith and hope
 May 10, 2024
I love the perspective these guests (and the host!) bring and the example they set by choosing faith in the face of opposition. Truly beautiful. Thanks!


 Apr 17, 2023

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Sharing stories of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. If you have a story of coming back email ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com for business inquiries email lauren.comebackpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Date
Holly was a DIY influencer with over one million followers - until she decided to switch gears and use her platform to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Nov 17, 2024
Amaiya kept finding herself in abusive relationships. After years of struggling she turns her heart over to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Nov 10, 2024
The Stick of Joseph brothers talk about building faith through questions and lessons learned by overcoming personal challenges.
Nov 03, 2024
Matthew grew up Protestant but couldn't deny the truth of The Book of Mormon. After his own faith crisis he is working towards sealing his family in the temple.
Oct 27, 2024
Kelsea's dark experience with New Age theology and how turning her heart to Jesus Christ saved her marriage.
Oct 20, 2024
Oliver Cowdery's come back story told by historian and host Casey Griffiths from the Church History Matters Podcast
Oct 14, 2024
Nate's spiritual experiences helped turn his life around to something beautiful and fulfilling.
Sep 29, 2024
Austin's faith crisis went on for 10 years. After his search for more light and truth he wrote his own response to the CES Letter.
Sep 22, 2024
Jason's testimony of how the Power of Christ's atonement changed him from a homeless addict to running successful rehabs.
Sep 15, 2024
At a young age Colton felt his testimony couldn't get any stronger. But after years of not feeding it he found himself in a dark place. How he came back to the light he loved and needed.
Sep 08, 2024
Derek experienced addiction at a young age, how the enabling power of Jesus Christ's atonement helped turn his life around.
Sep 01, 2024
Mary's experiences coming home early from her mission, getting divorced, and searching for answers.
Aug 25, 2024
Jori was adopted at birth, then she gave up her daughter for adoption. How these events brought her closer to her Heavenly Father.
Aug 18, 2024
Peter left church for a gang, after grieving the loss of his mother and son he returns to Jesus Christ and is redeemed.
Aug 11, 2024
Rob was raised in a polygamist group. As he got older he inquired of God what the right thing to do was, and he was led to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Aug 04, 2024
A tragic ski accident left Chauncy with PTSD which left him feeling forsaken. How he used the help of his Savior to overcome.
Jul 28, 2024
Ashly and Jesse Stone share their experiences overcoming addiction by utilizing the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the church's 12 Step program.
Jul 22, 2024
Hailey lost her faith while on her mission. As she reached out to Heavenly Father she began seeing small miracles in her life.
Jul 14, 2024
John lost everything to addiction - his family, his home and his job. After being arrested multiple times he turns his life over to the Lord.
Jul 07, 2024
Growing up Emily was a wild child, as she got older she noticed a pervasive darkness in her life. Learn what happens as she gets on her knees and turns her life back over to Christ.
Jun 30, 2024
When Heather's marriage began to fail, her husband started showing her anti-Mormon content, which shook her testimony. How she used the strength of those around her to navigate her trials.
Jun 23, 2024
As a young woman Jane was a closet rebel. Her story takes us through the many experiences that lead her to her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jun 16, 2024
Kat's testimony of the strength that comes within God's church - that she couldn't find anywhere else
May 26, 2024
Paula was the only black member of her family, after her first boyfriend she realized she was gay. How she has battled and overcome her trials
May 19, 2024
Brett served a mission and went to BYU where he studied the sciences. He then became atheist and after years of thoughtful studying was reconciled to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
May 14, 2024
Tony started to explore the New Age movement and found himself in a dark place. How the Book of Mormon brought him clarity.
May 05, 2024
After experiencing the loss of his young son, Jason quit going to church. He suffered years of hardship, eventually leading him back to the temple with his family.
Apr 28, 2024
Joanne's marriage was failing, turning back to Jesus Christ gave her strength and the enlightenment she needed to change her life.
Apr 21, 2024
Despite having witnesses of God's love at a young age, Lance started struggling with his testimony as an elders quorum president. How focusing on the basics brought him clarity.
Apr 14, 2024
Happy Conference Weekend - A short message for our listeners
Apr 07, 2024
Scripture Central's Neal Rappleye tells the come back story of Martin Harris, one of three witnesses of The Book of Mormon
Apr 01, 2024
Scott and Melissa got married with the intent to never be active members in the LDS church - until they began drawing closer to their Savior and were led back.
Mar 24, 2024
Shannah grew up in an unstable environment and left the church at a young age. Fifteen years later she re-enters the waters of baptism.
Mar 17, 2024
A mother/daughter duo - Laura and Chelsea share their journey as Laura returns to the church after watching her daughter, Chelsea, convert.
Mar 10, 2024
Dallyn was exposed to anti content on his mission, since then he has spent a lot of time reading everything he could find. Why he chooses to stay despite the naysayers.
Mar 03, 2024
Aubrey's postpartum depression was so severe she felt she was losing everything she loved, then Christ came and lifted her back up.
Feb 25, 2024
At a young age Julio struggled to reconcile being gay and an active member of the LDS church. After living an alternative lifestyle, he turns to Christ and his heart is transformed.
Feb 18, 2024
After leaving the church, Elise felt misunderstood. How God reached out, softened her heart and helped her marriage.
Feb 12, 2024
Growing up Hayden's family was in and out of the gospel. As he began experiencing difficulties in his new marriage he learned the importance of making and keeping covenants.
Feb 06, 2024
Stephen Murphy left the church after being exposed to anti-Mormon content. After much studying and researching, he returned.
Jan 28, 2024
David Alexander grew up Christian but found most faiths to be unfulfilling. After searching for 47 years he found the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and was baptized.
Jan 22, 2024
What is the CES Letter and why you shouldn't let it shake your faith | Q&A with Sarah Allen
Jan 14, 2024
Unexpected pain and loss led Susan to leave the church, after 15 years away she returned.
Jan 07, 2024
Josh's faith crisis began during law school and progressed as he began practicing law. After many years of reconstructing he shares his wisdom and powerful testimony of the Savior's church.
Dec 18, 2023
Aaron opens up about his struggles with addiction stemming from his parents' divorce and how he used the atonement to heal.
Dec 10, 2023
After many years of struggling with alcohol abuse, Kayci - a single mom, returned to the church
Dec 06, 2023
Mark lived a picture perfect life until he fell into temptations in adulthood. After stealing from his work he surrendered to the Lord and completely changed his life.
Nov 26, 2023
With Jen's faith in Christ, her life was changed from being a homeless meth addict to helping others.
Nov 19, 2023
Matt shares his struggles of overcoming rejection when he converted to the church as a young adult, as well as overcoming challenging things he since learned within church history.
Nov 12, 2023
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.
Nov 05, 2023
Justin's struggles took a toll on his growing family. After realizing what is most important, he was able to turn his heart to Jesus Christ and get his family back.
Oct 31, 2023
Kevin opens up about his struggles with addiction and how his life journey has strengthened his testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Oct 22, 2023
Eric's experience rebuilding his faith, beginning with the prophet Joseph Smith.
Oct 15, 2023
Emily's battle with cancer strengthened her testimony of The Book of Mormon and her relationship with her savior, Jesus Christ.
Oct 11, 2023
Tawnyas' scrupulosity impacts every aspect of her life. How she has learned to rely on her Savior for strength.
Oct 02, 2023
Maxine, a historian and theologian, was excommunicated after publishing a book about early Mormon feminism. After years of studying other religions she was rebaptized into the LDS church.
Sep 24, 2023
Kenna grew up in the LDS church and experienced abuse from priesthood holders. This led to trauma that drew her away from the church, until she began to see God's hand guiding her back.
Sep 17, 2023
Season 1 Wrap Up - We love our Come Back Family
Aug 27, 2023
Andrew left the church after feelings of rejection by fellow members. Through the Spirit of Christ he was drawn back.
Aug 20, 2023
Hannah gradually went inactive as a young adult. After experiencing many hardships, she found herself being fellowshipped back by her friends and family.
Aug 13, 2023
Missy lived a tumultuous life of addiction until she turned her life over to God and returned to her faith.
Aug 06, 2023
In three months, Landon went from being an influential member of the anti-mormon community, to baptizing two of his daughters.
Jul 30, 2023
Life was good for Shane and his young family, but after experiencing health issues he found himself on his knees and rediscovering his faith
Jul 23, 2023
After partying through High School and College, Brooke desperately needed change. She turned toward her Savior and found the light she needed in her life
Jul 17, 2023
After returning to the faith she was brought up in, Katie shares her experience going through a divorce and being a single mom in the church
Jul 09, 2023
Wendi's experience living in a marriage with her spouse in a faith crisis. Her advice on how to navigate the complexities while still respecting boundaries.
Jul 03, 2023
Kyle's journey through his struggles and triumphs as he experiences tragedy at a young age. His testimony of God the Father and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jun 25, 2023
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.
Jun 18, 2023
Trevor came back after years of struggling for a direction in life - his inspiring testimony of Jesus Christ
Jun 11, 2023
Mandy's powerful conversion and how she found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through the help of so many around her.
Jun 04, 2023
Jaxon struggled with many aspects of the church as a youth, but he learned the value and power of repentance from his mission, as it brought him closer to Jesus Christ.
May 28, 2023
A young woman's experience in an abusive relationship that shook her faith. Her story of healing and how it strengthened her faith in Jesus Christ when she turned to Him.
May 21, 2023
Amber grew up in a troubled home, after finding joy reading The Book of Mormon she comes back to the church. She now volunteers with youth and loves being a foster parent.
May 14, 2023
Don Bradley, a church historian that was disillusioned by Joseph Smith, removed his records. After more studying, he discovered his faith being strengthened and returned to the LDS church.
May 07, 2023
How wrestling with questions helped Lindsi strengthen her relationship with her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Apr 30, 2023
Alan opens up about his struggles with mental health and infertility. His story of his return with his family and the miracles that ensued.
Apr 23, 2023
After high school Josh left the church and became very hostile towards it. After his divorce, a stake president changed his life in a moment the led him back to the waters of baptism.
Apr 16, 2023
Bekah's experience with family falling away, girls camp, and intimate moments that helped guide her back to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Apr 09, 2023
In Wayne's teenage years he was convinced the church wasn't true, until reading the Book of Mormon proved him wrong. Now an ordained patriarch Wayne testifies of revelation and Christ's gospel.
Apr 03, 2023
Bruce and Marie Hafen discuss overcoming faith challenges, Neal A. Maxwell, and their organization Faith is Not Blind - November Book Club
Mar 29, 2023
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
Mar 26, 2023
Brooke's family left the church when the beliefs of a fringe group appeal to their own ideas. Brooke came back and was soon faced with unresolved questions. Her enlightening story back
Mar 19, 2023
After experiencing family struggles, Mandy left the church and became a model in NYC that led her to a drug addiction. Her return to the gospel of Jesus Christ will uplift and inspire you.
Mar 12, 2023
Ryan's experience with a life altering diagnosis and how it led him back to his Heavenly Father and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Mar 05, 2023
Linda's evolution of asking questions, getting answers, and increasing her faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Feb 26, 2023
Karl takes us through his life lessons and his journey back to the Savior through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Feb 19, 2023
Jared Halverson discusses difficult questions on The Book of Mormon and what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ - January Book Club
Feb 16, 2023
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.
Feb 12, 2023
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.
Feb 05, 2023
At two years old, Ben Banks survived stage V cancer from a blood transfusion that infected him with HIV. Join us as we hear how he has used these experiences to bless the lives of so many others.
Feb 01, 2023
Don's sweet testimony and his sacrifices that led him back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jan 29, 2023
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
Jan 22, 2023
Tad R. Callister answers questions on "A Case For The Book of Mormon" - December Book Club
Jan 15, 2023
Morgan's phenomenal story about family, uncertainty, and the joys she experienced coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jan 09, 2023
Chandler opens up about his many challenges, how he has prevailed, and made his way back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jan 02, 2023
Mark shares what its like struggling with Type 1 Diabetes and his miraculous journey returning to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dec 27, 2022
Tess shares her intimate story of overcoming alcoholism, learning self love and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dec 18, 2022
Alicia opens up about her struggle with same gender attraction and her reconversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dec 11, 2022
Laurel's story of finding peace in coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dec 09, 2022
After experimenting with partying, Chris Warnick shares his story of gaining a testimony on his mission and his passion for spreading the gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dec 04, 2022
Wade Brown takes us through his faith crisis and the miracles that led him back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nov 27, 2022
Julie's journey, her inspiring testimony of covenants, and coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Nov 20, 2022
"The Crucible of Doubt" featuring Terryl Givens - October Book Club
Nov 13, 2022
Justin's journey of overcoming addiction and his incredible transformation after treatment and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nov 09, 2022
Jenna's beautiful testimony of the Savior and returning, with her family, to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Nov 06, 2022
Bridger's incredible story of overcoming his faith crisis and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Oct 30, 2022
A.J. shares his heartfelt journey with us about his struggles with mental health and returning to his faith and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Oct 26, 2022
Emma's touching story on her struggle with gender dysphoria and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Oct 23, 2022
Amanda's journey overcoming her faith crisis and returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Oct 16, 2022
Bryan Hedin shares his story of overcoming addiction and coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Oct 11, 2022
Matt Arvidson shares his story of alcoholism, making amends, and the spiritual experiences that led him back to The Church of Jesus Christ.
Oct 02, 2022
Julie's triumphant story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after childhood traumas, the military, and divorce.
Sep 28, 2022
Leo: Coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after extensively studying anti-Mormon propaganda.
Sep 26, 2022
Jasmine from Book of Mormon Central: Answering HARD Questions!
Sep 22, 2022
Nichelle Nelson shares her story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as her experience in a mixed faith marriage.
Sep 18, 2022
Alba Lucia: Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after divorce and exposure to anti-Mormon propaganda
Sep 11, 2022
Dusty Smith: From anti-Mormon, to Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sep 08, 2022
Preston Dixon, owner of Renaissance Ranch Treatment Center, shares his story of coming back to God, and The Church of Jesus Christ.
Sep 04, 2022
Lauren Rose shares her experience of finding hope in returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Aug 28, 2022
Cheryl Hill shares her inspirational story of overcoming adversity and coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Aug 21, 2022
Portia Louder's incredible journey of Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Aug 14, 2022
Police officer of 16 years, SVU detective, and SWAT team member shares his story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Aug 07, 2022
Jr. Taimi - From Gangs & Prison, to Baptism & Temple Covenants
Jul 31, 2022
Jesse Stone- Baseball, Addiction, and Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jul 24, 2022
My Story of addiction and finding love and self acceptance in Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Jul 17, 2022