Come Back Podcast

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 info.comebackpodcast@gmail.com

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Lauren Rose shares her experience of finding hope in returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"When I came back to the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I was so humble and so broken. I didn't go to the church just wanting it to be true. I wanted to find the truth wherever it was, and I was willing to go anywhere to find it. I didn't have an agenda. I wasn't searching for a church that fit with MY ideas - I had no ideas. I knew I was wrong. I was genuinely searching for the truth and that is what made the difference for me. I was like this sponge that was just soaking ever...

Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Cheryl Hill shares her inspirational story of overcoming adversity 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. "Let me tell you something Ashly, one of the most painful, soul ripping things that happened to me, was the day I took off my garments. I can’t even begin to tell you… did I have a testimony? Apparently I did. Because, when I took those garments off, and I still have the picture in my head of those garments laying in a heap on the floor. When I took them...

Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Portia Louder's incredible journey of Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Portia shares her experience of growing up in a non traditional home and coming back to the church after going through teen pregnancy, drugs, adoption, getting sober, and then eventually going to prison. Portia is an incredible person who puts her heart into sharing her story to influence for good. She helps run the "Worldwide United" page on Facebook that has over 500k members. She shares her story with missionaries at the MTC, works with recovering addicts, and many others who are trying to fi...

Aug 14, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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

Jason Ruch, police officer of 16 years, SVU detective, SWAT team member, shares his story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ, after divorce, being excommunicated and battling alcohol. He shares his experience of how losing his dad made his heart yearn for peace. Jason is now married in them temple, has an incredible family and love for the gospel. Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Mi...

Aug 07, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Jr. Taimi - From Gangs & Prison, to Baptism & Temple Covenants

Jr. Taimi's life was drugs and gangs when he was just a kid. He was incarcerated for a crime he didn't commit, lost his mom while he was in prison, and experienced many other heartbreaking tragedies. After coming home from prison, he was at the dinner table with his family and his daughter said a prayer that would change the course of his life. He knew that wherever she learned to pray like that was somewhere he wanted to be. Jr. met with the missionaries and debated the church's teachings with ...

Jul 31, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Jesse Stone- Baseball, Addiction, and Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Jesse shares his story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after getting sent home from his mission due to addiction. Jesse shares his powerful testimony of the gospel, and the miracles that have happened in his life. 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

Jul 24, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

My Story of addiction and finding love and self acceptance in Coming Back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Ashly shares her story of coming back to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a heroin addiction, and multiple stays in rehab and jail. Greg, shares his experience being with Ashly during her journey, and also his experience of losing his dad in a drowning accident at 15 years old, and how he has anchored his testimony to that experience. Come Back Team: Director, Founder & Host: Ashly Stone Producer and Senior Editor: Lauren Rose Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Editor: Mich...

Jul 17, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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