I love this story! I met Kennedy’s parents at a fireside at our ward and they gave me her book! How wonderful that her story brought you into the gospel! My decision to be baptized into this gospel 38 years ago was the best decision of my life!
Congrats brother 👏👏 I also was/ at heart STILL am infantry 🤘🗡 US Army /Afghan war veteran too💪. And PROUD ✨LDS 🙏 convert to the church. Yet, in past anyways, my faith fluctuated severely many times..I drank much alcohol even as lds or "mormon" during military service.. Have been in plenty fights even as lds convert.. Just like my ancestors throughout book of mormon fought each other all the time. YES I consider myself NEPHITE just like another great infantryman soldier in the book of mormon, Captain Moroni, was/is... I'm lucky to be like close to HALF to what he was and still IS. Feels good and right. NOT that folks in book of mormon called Lamanites were all bad. Many became good too. Anyways I can level with this man who is as human as me and any other flawed person in or out of the church. Lds or not, ALL of you be safe and take care 👋😷
This is the second time I watched this! Bravo and great for you, Steve! So glad that you found the gospel, as I did over 25 years ago! So happy for you!
This is an answer to prayer for me. Thank you Steve for being so completely transparent. We all need to get to a place of honesty, humility, vulnerability and trust in God. That's were miracles happen.
This guy is so cool! What a beautiful story. ❤️ Thanks for sharing! I too have had the chance to discover the gospel! It is hard to change, but it's worth it a million percent.
As a Convert to the CHURCH !!!! I have been able to put swear words away for MANY YEARS !!!!! If my Wife,Family or Friends hear ANY ill word !!!! They come running !!!!!!! SOMETHING is bad !!!
that is a powerful conversion testimony that I cry while Steve is telling his story. Yes, the spirit was strong from his honest words of conversion. Thank you Steve for sharing your testimony. You are the best example of strong and stubborn men like you who was softened his heart by the touch of the Spirit of Christ. You are a hero in Christ's vineyard. Thank you. Mahalo and Aloha!
I love your heartfelt testimony, Steve! Heavenly father knows how to love, reach and teach all of us. You're right, He wants us "home" with Him, either here or there.
wonderful for your friend Steve I watched the move Love Kennedy my husband Paul my mother In' Law Janet and I all cryed . what a wonderful example Kennedy was . And how this helped Steve to join the church . Paul and I would Love to meet you all. We pray that we will be able to meet you. thank you for sharing her story and sharing Steve's you guys are such awesome people and the Love you guys have for others. Have a beautiful day .
The struggle to quit addiction is very difficult, but a change heart can happen to anyone that allows themselves to not be co trolled by Satan and allow Christ to give ten added strength each day and that is a trie hero that can inspire the world to combat the wiles and firery dart of the devil. What a great powerful story.
Thank you for sharing your story . I love that movie of Kennedy she touched my heart so much to learn to love one another even to our brothers and sisters that we do not know but we will grow to know and love. Thank you .
Hansen I'm pretty sure we served we served in CASJ back in the 90"s. This story is awesome and sad for your loss. Glad to see you hold up well bro. Elder G.
Wow!! We just saw this movie! Tugged on our heart strings ❤️ I also just made a video about my conversion from atheist to member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints
I hope you are holding strong to the rod bro... thank you for your transparency and beautiful story inspiring how the gospel of Jesus The Christ can change us in the most wonderful miraculous ways to be our best selves.
I love your video, I am one the lord keeps sending back here have had 3 tumor surgeries and that was just the start. You will definitely be my friend when we meet on the home side of this.
Well done soldier stay strong well done young couple from Brian Norbury cspe Town south Africa. I joined the church in southern Itsly and lived there for 9 years. 1974 I tell you this is the True Gospel of Jesus zChrist.and I'm the happiest man on the planet sealed to my wife and children forever.
Been looking for a single man my age like this my whole life. But this is TH-cam, so I really don't think I can give my phone number here haha. The really good guys are so hard to find... ...then, when they're found, they're impossible to contact, okay I'm sounding desperate, this is pretty embarrassing. Forget about this comment except just take the gist of it that enthusiastically compliments him as a wonderful man including both his flaws and his strengths. I encourage you with all my heart, Steve is your name I think they said : ALways keep going, ALWAYS keep going, you are so worth it. Never, ever give up. May the Good Lord bless and keep you, hold you close and help you feel how He is taking tender care of you, every day of your life.
I Wiz This GUY !! I too Converted !! 42 years ago !! I am still afraid of the “OLD ME” he bangs on my brain n wants out ! When people say or do things toward me or Family n Friends ! I Crenshaw n bite my tongue !! I am SO THANKFUL for the Church in my life ! I have been a member of 4 different Denominations! My Wife n I started meeting w/the Missionaries! BUT when I prayed about it w/real intent ! I GOT an ANSWER !! It WUZ clear n I knew I could not turn away ! I could NOT act like I did not believe ! We were Baptized!! I became a “NEW MAN” The GOSPEL is restored in my life ! “The CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of LATTER DAY SAINTS “ is TRUE!! My Parents knew I WUZ NOT the “same person” They died years later knowing ,WHAT a CHANGE!! Dumbfounded n Disbelief!! I know what a change ! I will never apologize when questioned about the CHURCH ! When something like a lightning ⚡️ Bolt hits you ! It is WONDERFUL !! I challenge ANY person to take n read the Book of Mormon ! With real intent , asking HEAVENLY FATHER !! If it is not TRUE! Having the Missionaries wherever you want to meet them ! Listen w/an open mind ! Pray about what they share! GOD BLESS
Great Story but can you tell me what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is? When members of the lds church say the Gospel they most often are referring to the lds gospel which is very different from the Gospel.
HAHAHAHHA!! I LOVE this guy. I always feel like Christians, and definitely, Mormons, are so preoccupied with how they look to others that they can't help but. Lie to themselves, lie to most people they meet. I LOVE authentic people like this guy. He's Awesome! I'm so tired of FAKE.!!!
I would think as an ex-soldier, he would feel right at home in an establishment where the leaders tell you what to believe and you agree to blindly accept it as truth however you feel about it.
Very, very annoying camera work, bordering on nausea. Also had no idea what was going on, who was Kennedy and how did Steve meet her. So an intro or some text explaining the background would be recommended.
'Love, Kennedy' is a film based on the true story of Kennedy Hansen. If you look up her name or the film online you might find out more, which will give you a better idea of what he is talking about
"If I do this stuff, then blessing will come in their time. In the end of all things, and you die, you're standing before God, what do you have left but your integrity? And if he sees that throughout the entire time, you really tired, I figure that's about as best as you can do as a human being."
Heather Toomey Thank you for typing out what he said. Reading his words show just how distorted this mans view of the gospel really is. The gospel is good news because we are saved not by what we have done, but by what Christ has done. If he thinks standing before God with his “integrity” will get him anywhere he is mistaken.
What movie was it cuz there is no mentioned or story about that that ties this together. It seems to start after his introduction or something, like in the middle of the story. Anyone else see or hear more? I am glad Steve’s heart was touched by their daughter (Who I thought was a little girl) who had passed. The picture of her showed a young lady. Mom and dad don’t look that old. It’s missing all of that as well. Please add to this and shed light on this because the story of conversion isn’t really there and there’s no spiritual or emotional references and feelings because of that. It’s just more like matter factly, bits and pieces. I’m not trying to be rude, disrespectful or mean in anyway. I’m just wondering and asking if I’m the only one who’s wondering where the rest of it may be.
@@marymabey9858 Love Kennedy is a good story but that should in no way convert someone to the lds faith. Be converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and don't be fooled by the false teachings of the lds church.
@@gracichristie4043 Yes the church website and the Bible is where I got my information. I was very careful with my sources. I was once a member myself and it was while I was in the bishopric I learned the truth. Read the gospel topic essays on polygamy, the book of Abraham, race and preisthood. Those can be found on the church website. Also compare the teachings in the bible with the teachings in the church. Specifically the New Testament. Add to that the Journal of Discourses that were also published by the church. I don't share this out of anger, truly it is because people deserve to know the truth. Look up Micha Wilder on TH-cam. Look for his testimony of coming to a true faith in Jesus Christ while serving an lds mission.
Keep it real! There is too much of a "Norman Mormon" and "Molly Mormon" subculture in the membership of the church; folks trying to convince everyone in the ward that their lives and faith are so perfect. The reality is, we all have struggles and we're here to help one another. Be human. Be real. Thanks, Steve!
Hansen.....My mom was a Hansen from the Teton, ID area. I wonder if I am related to the Hansens in the movie. Although, my ancestor was Christian Hansen from Denmark who came to the U.S. in 1856 and settled in Brigham City UT. He had three wives and I come from the youngest wife who had 10 children. So, there are a lot of Hansens around.
@@elrifle24 Please don't be fooled the lds church is demonstrably false. I was a member for 43 years before discovering its hidden secrets and deceptions. It was while I was in the bishopric that I finally started to see. Rest assured that if you put your faith and trust in Jesus and Him Alone He is there for you even if you smoke. Do you think Jesus is only with the righteous? Of course not, He is with the broken and He is the great healer. Besides there isn't one single person alive who is righteous and we all fall short of the Glory of God. Thankfully because of His saving Grace he comes to us who put our faith in Him and we are made righteous through Him. Please I mean this with all the sincerity I can give, the lds church is not what it claims and it is led by a false prophet.
You can stop smoking without handing your freedom of thought and feeling over to a control mechanism like the Mormon church. You just own the promise to yourself to live the life you want to - for you; no-one else.
Wait, what? We can’t punch people in the face? But they neeeeeeed it sooooooo bad.... I can only imagine the Savior offering His grace in the middle of those who tried so hard to provoke Him, and we can learn from Him to do the same.
Bravely acknowledging the struggles but persevering through them with Christ. Respect and awe for Steve.
Repent and turn to JESUS CHRIST and Read a KJV Bible! mormonism is false!
We need more Steves!!!! Love your testimony and willingness to grow in your faith and commitment to the Savior! Thank you for sharing!
I joined !!
Repent and turn to JESUS CHRIST and Read a KJV Bible! mormonism is false!
I love this story! I met Kennedy’s parents at a fireside at our ward and they gave me her book! How wonderful that her story brought you into the gospel! My decision to be baptized into this gospel 38 years ago was the best decision of my life!
Congrats brother 👏👏 I also was/ at heart STILL am infantry 🤘🗡 US Army /Afghan war veteran too💪. And PROUD ✨LDS 🙏 convert to the church. Yet, in past anyways, my faith fluctuated severely many times..I drank much alcohol even as lds or "mormon" during military service.. Have been in plenty fights even as lds convert.. Just like my ancestors throughout book of mormon fought each other all the time. YES I consider myself NEPHITE just like another great infantryman soldier in the book of mormon, Captain Moroni, was/is... I'm lucky to be like close to HALF to what he was and still IS. Feels good and right. NOT that folks in book of mormon called Lamanites were all bad. Many became good too. Anyways I can level with this man who is as human as me and any other flawed person in or out of the church. Lds or not, ALL of you be safe and take care 👋😷
This is the second time I watched this! Bravo and great for you, Steve! So glad that you found the gospel, as I did over 25 years ago! So happy for you!
This is an answer to prayer for me. Thank you Steve for being so completely transparent. We all need to get to a place of honesty, humility, vulnerability and trust in God. That's were miracles happen.
"I'm not going to punch people in the face today." Lol. I get it, Steve!
Keep on keeping on!!! Steve, you're doing great!!! The Lord loves you and he is very mindful of you!!!
I saw Love, Kennedy recently too. Loved it!!! What a beautiful person!!!!
Love Kennedy
I love Steve...we are all trying each day...we all fall short of what we can be...Thanks for sharing your testimony...it helps built others.
Love this guy! Honesty. Telling it like it is. And loving God
This guy is so cool! What a beautiful story. ❤️ Thanks for sharing! I too have had the chance to discover the gospel! It is hard to change, but it's worth it a million percent.
I'm so happy to see this story...thanks for posting.
"In the end when He sees throughout the entire time, you've really tried. That's the best that you can do."
AMEN!
As a Convert to the CHURCH !!!!
I have been able to put swear words away for MANY YEARS !!!!!
If my Wife,Family or Friends hear ANY ill word !!!! They come running !!!!!!! SOMETHING is bad !!!
Stevo, ur on the right path and thx for reminding me the importance of being soft so the spirit can work miracles with us and through us.
that is a powerful conversion testimony that I cry while Steve is telling his story. Yes, the spirit was strong from his honest words of conversion. Thank you Steve for sharing your testimony. You are the best example of strong and stubborn men like you who was softened his heart by the touch of the Spirit of Christ. You are a hero in Christ's vineyard. Thank you. Mahalo and Aloha!
I hope this man realizes that we need more men like him in the Church. Because his heart is EXACTLY the kind of heart our Savior is looking for.
I love your heartfelt testimony, Steve! Heavenly father knows how to love, reach and teach all of us. You're right, He wants us "home" with Him, either here or there.
Thanks for sharing your story Steve.
Steve, you are the type of guy we need more of in this church: real and genuine. Welcome, my friend!
I loved this! Thank you so much for sharing. God sees our hearts. Nothing else really matters.
I love stories of redemption. Thank you for sharing yours Steve.
Through all the fights, this is the most corageous, Steve! Thanks for sharing!
wonderful for your friend Steve I watched the move Love Kennedy my husband Paul my mother In' Law Janet and I all cryed . what a wonderful example Kennedy was . And how this helped Steve to join the church . Paul and I would Love to meet you all. We pray that we will be able to meet you. thank you for sharing her story and sharing Steve's you guys are such awesome people and the Love you guys have for others. Have a beautiful day .
All the best on your journey bro xx
This guy is awesome! Great example of what the Spirit can do to each of us...thanks for your story Steve...👍
Steve, all the best in your journey. Love this story!
Love this guy Steve!..you are honest and a real man!
The struggle to quit addiction is very difficult, but a change heart can happen to anyone that allows themselves to not be co trolled by Satan and allow Christ to give ten added strength each day and that is a trie hero that can inspire the world to combat the wiles and firery dart of the devil. What a great powerful story.
I hope I don't offend Steve but I cracked up laughing when he said what the his Elder's quorum president does
I love Steve's fresh view. The gospel really is simple. It's about change and putting your trust in God.
Thank you for sharing your story . I love that movie of Kennedy she touched my heart so much to learn to love one another even to our brothers and sisters that we do not know but we will grow to know and love. Thank you .
Sweet story. We can ALL benefit from knowing that change is possible and that God lives!
Thank you for sharing your faith and testimony.
Thank you, Steve! You've inspired me! :)
Oh man, I needed that story
I love to see these kind of stories
I love this man! I look forward to meeting him one day.
Hansen I'm pretty sure we served we served in CASJ back in the 90"s. This story is awesome and sad for your loss. Glad to see you hold up well bro. Elder G.
I totally love you, buddy. You’re as real as it gets and I know our Savior adores you!!! Thanks for sharing that!
Love this sooo much!
Thanks for sharing a REAL story !:-)
Wow!! We just saw this movie! Tugged on our heart strings ❤️
I also just made a video about my conversion from atheist to member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints
I love this guy. He is honest and real.
I saw the movie and it is so amazing! We got to make a stand! Stand for Christ and his teachings👌 Everyday!
good on you brother! proud to be a lds member
Steve! You’re awesome
I hope you are holding strong to the rod bro... thank you for your transparency and beautiful story inspiring how the gospel of Jesus The Christ can change us in the most wonderful miraculous ways to be our best selves.
Hold onto the iron rod.
Hold onto the golden rod.
Throw both away.
Thank you.
You’re amazing Steve! We love you! You got bomber by the spirit! ❤️
Love Kennedy! What an awesome movie! ❤️
Love your story! Stay strong. God bless.
I love your video, I am one the lord keeps sending back here have had 3 tumor surgeries and that was just the start. You will definitely be my friend when we meet on the home side of this.
Well done soldier stay strong well done young couple from Brian Norbury cspe Town south Africa. I joined the church in southern Itsly and lived there for 9 years. 1974 I tell you this is the True Gospel of Jesus zChrist.and I'm the happiest man on the planet sealed to my wife and children forever.
I’m Glad you are here
What do you have left but your integrity ❤️
I got to meet Heather and her husband and they are the sweetest people ever
wow thats really cool!
Such a great lesson. Anyone can change through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. If they choose to. Let Christ be your strenght. Thank you so much again.
Been looking for a single man my age like this my whole life. But this is TH-cam, so I really don't think I can give my phone number here haha. The really good guys are so hard to find... ...then, when they're found, they're impossible to contact, okay I'm sounding desperate, this is pretty embarrassing. Forget about this comment except just take the gist of it that enthusiastically compliments him as a wonderful man including both his flaws and his strengths. I encourage you with all my heart, Steve is your name I think they said : ALways keep going, ALWAYS keep going, you are so worth it. Never, ever give up. May the Good Lord bless and keep you, hold you close and help you feel how He is taking tender care of you, every day of your life.
Thanks Steve, wish you were in my elders quorum
Keep going, one day at a time. 🕊
Son taught a fellow in Mississippi who was a gang member. He had to get special permission to be baptized because of his past.
I Wiz This GUY !! I too Converted !!
42 years ago !! I am still afraid of the “OLD ME” he bangs on my brain n wants out ! When people say or do things toward me or Family n Friends !
I Crenshaw n bite my tongue !!
I am SO THANKFUL for the Church in my life ! I have been a member of 4 different Denominations! My Wife n I started meeting w/the Missionaries! BUT when I prayed about it w/real intent ! I GOT an ANSWER !! It WUZ clear n I knew I could not turn away ! I could NOT act like I did not believe !
We were Baptized!! I became a “NEW MAN”
The GOSPEL is restored in my life !
“The CHURCH of JESUS CHRIST of LATTER DAY SAINTS “ is TRUE!! My Parents knew I WUZ NOT the “same person” They died years later knowing ,WHAT a CHANGE!! Dumbfounded n Disbelief!! I know what a change !
I will never apologize when questioned about the CHURCH ! When something like a lightning ⚡️ Bolt hits you ! It is WONDERFUL !!
I challenge ANY person to take n read the Book of Mormon ! With real intent , asking HEAVENLY FATHER !! If it is not TRUE! Having the Missionaries wherever you want to meet them ! Listen w/an open mind ! Pray about what they share!
GOD BLESS
Wonderful❤️
Steve is one cool dude that’s full of faith! Takes a lot of faith to leave behind the things of the world & follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Great Story but can you tell me what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is? When members of the lds church say the Gospel they most often are referring to the lds gospel which is very different from the Gospel.
Love this!
HAHAHAHHA!! I LOVE this guy. I always feel like Christians, and definitely, Mormons, are so preoccupied with how they look to others that they can't help but. Lie to themselves, lie to most people they meet. I LOVE authentic people like this guy. He's Awesome! I'm so tired of FAKE.!!!
Please update the description with more information about Kennedy. Is there a short video about her?
theres a movie abut her incase you didnt know lol
Amen, Brother!
Amen 🙏 amigo GB you baldy
I love this
Good man
Beautiful 🥰
This is great, but what's the part about a movie?
I would think as an ex-soldier, he would feel right at home in an establishment where the leaders tell you what to believe and you agree to blindly accept it as truth however you feel about it.
Keep trying Carl because no one is taking your bait...
I love that.
cool...brave...awesome
Very, very annoying camera work, bordering on nausea. Also had no idea what was going on, who was Kennedy and how did Steve meet her. So an intro or some text explaining the background would be recommended.
'Love, Kennedy' is a film based on the true story of Kennedy Hansen. If you look up her name or the film online you might find out more, which will give you a better idea of what he is talking about
So True!!!!!!
No idea who Kennedy is, but she sounds like an amazing person.
I think GOD needs people who can punch people in the face from time to time.
I think god needs punching in the face from time to time.
He reminds me of a guy in my ward, love the blunt honesty.
The real deal. God bless!
I too joined !
Wow!!!
Shot Steve. Your the man
"If I do this stuff, then blessing will come in their time. In the end of all things, and you die, you're standing before God, what do you have left but your integrity? And if he sees that throughout the entire time, you really tired, I figure that's about as best as you can do as a human being."
Heather Toomey Thank you for typing out what he said. Reading his words show just how distorted this mans view of the gospel really is. The gospel is good news because we are saved not by what we have done, but by what Christ has done. If he thinks standing before God with his “integrity” will get him anywhere he is mistaken.
What movie was it cuz there is no mentioned or story about that that ties this together. It seems to start after his introduction or something, like in the middle of the story. Anyone else see or hear more? I am glad Steve’s heart was touched by their daughter (Who I thought was a little girl) who had passed. The picture of her showed a young lady. Mom and dad don’t look that old. It’s missing all of that as well. Please add to this and shed light on this because the story of conversion isn’t really there and there’s no spiritual or emotional references and feelings because of that. It’s just more like matter factly, bits and pieces. I’m not trying to be rude, disrespectful or mean in anyway. I’m just wondering and asking if I’m the only one who’s wondering where the rest of it may be.
Love Kennedy is the name of the movie.
@@marymabey9858 Love Kennedy is a good story but that should in no way convert someone to the lds faith. Be converted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and don't be fooled by the false teachings of the lds church.
@@tdubs5128 the teachings of my church are NOT false. how many anit-mormon stuff have you read? have you read any actual stuff from our church
@@gracichristie4043 Yes the church website and the Bible is where I got my information. I was very careful with my sources. I was once a member myself and it was while I was in the bishopric I learned the truth. Read the gospel topic essays on polygamy, the book of Abraham, race and preisthood. Those can be found on the church website. Also compare the teachings in the bible with the teachings in the church. Specifically the New Testament. Add to that the Journal of Discourses that were also published by the church. I don't share this out of anger, truly it is because people deserve to know the truth. Look up Micha Wilder on TH-cam. Look for his testimony of coming to a true faith in Jesus Christ while serving an lds mission.
Keep it real! There is too much of a "Norman Mormon" and "Molly Mormon" subculture in the membership of the church; folks trying to convince everyone in the ward that their lives and faith are so perfect. The reality is, we all have struggles and we're here to help one another. Be human. Be real. Thanks, Steve!
Hansen.....My mom was a Hansen from the Teton, ID area. I wonder if I am related to the Hansens in the movie. Although, my ancestor was Christian Hansen from Denmark who came to the U.S. in 1856 and settled in Brigham City UT. He had three wives and I come from the youngest wife who had 10 children. So, there are a lot of Hansens around.
try going on family history to see
I tried joining the church to stop smoking but I couldn’t join something that I don’t believe just to live a clean life. Love the LDS people though.
You are correct. It takes a solid testimony to live the requirements in this church. If I didn't know it was true , I'd have left long ago.
@@natbc9301 how do you “know” that it’s true?
@@elrifle24 Please don't be fooled the lds church is demonstrably false. I was a member for 43 years before discovering its hidden secrets and deceptions. It was while I was in the bishopric that I finally started to see. Rest assured that if you put your faith and trust in Jesus and Him Alone He is there for you even if you smoke. Do you think Jesus is only with the righteous? Of course not, He is with the broken and He is the great healer. Besides there isn't one single person alive who is righteous and we all fall short of the Glory of God. Thankfully because of His saving Grace he comes to us who put our faith in Him and we are made righteous through Him. Please I mean this with all the sincerity I can give, the lds church is not what it claims and it is led by a false prophet.
You can stop smoking without handing your freedom of thought and feeling over to a control mechanism like the Mormon church. You just own the promise to yourself to live the life you want to - for you; no-one else.
TH-cam won't let me respond to you. You can email me though
❤️❤️❤️
Wait, what? We can’t punch people in the face? But they neeeeeeed it sooooooo bad.... I can only imagine the Savior offering His grace in the middle of those who tried so hard to provoke Him, and we can learn from Him to do the same.
God bless . I am on my journey with the most amazing missionaries ❤️💕 I am so truly blessed. Thank you for sending the sisters to me 🙏🏽💖❤️
Get out now. ..you are being conned
Go gurl!!!! be strong!!! dont listen to the guy who replied to you he is deceieved by the devil
I would love to be at church with Steve.
LOVE IT!! LOVE F BOMBS TOO!! But they're not good....
Jesus is the only way 🙏
Jesus is not the only way.
To believe so is to accept there is no free agency.
Psalms 91
🤔
Moira
From England.
Mormon? Your missing the mark my man.
What an awful false deception
😂🤣😂🤣😂 if your faith was cemented by a movie, you've got some problems..