From Non Believer to Firm Believer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- For this episode, we had the INSANELY INCREDIBLE opportunity to interview Charlie! As you can see from the video, she is intelligent, sweet, beautiful and everything in between.
Everyone loves a good conversion story but this one was especially cool. Charlie talks about when she first encountered the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (commonly known as the Mormon Church) and her initial thoughts. She talks about her baptism and the difficulties among friends and family that followed.
For those of you looking for advice on how navigate unsupportive friends and family, listen to Charlie’s story! It just might be the answer to your prayers.
What did you like most about Charlie’s story? Let me know in the comments below!
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I’m so glad I found this TH-cam channel. It’s refreshing. I’ve been watching a lot of anti-Mormon TH-cam videos that just leave me anxious, sad , confused, etc BUT these videos are inspiring, very uplifting, calming,etc
Welcome! So glad you're here! And thanks for your comment!
@@SaintsUnscripted Thank you! Greetings from Mexico
I too was converted during Sunday school!
This is brilliant. I loved this interview So today I met with the missionaries and I will be baptized on April 9th. I've been wanting to join just church for so long and everything and everybody has stopped me but in my heart I know the church is true God has brought me to the church because I've studied so many churches and no matter what I always came back to the latter day Saint church my dad is not gonna be happy hes extremely judgmental hates the LDS Church hates Islam hates anything that's not his way of looking at God which is just reading a Bible For me I need more and the church of latter day saints gives me that more gives me what I want that's the church I believe is real that's the church I believe is true because it makes sense I'm so excited to finally be a member of the church I've wanted to be able a member of the church for so long
love this! throughout this whole video i was like in my mind “ugh i would love to be baptized”. i’m only 16 and i have been looking into the chruch for awhile now. i have been learning & feeling like i know i want to become a member ever since i started looking into the church. next thing i know, you guys are giving advice to those who are under 18 and want to join! definitely going to take your guys advice! wonderful video :)
I would suggest looking into the utter nonsensical story behind how this cult started and then make the decision to sign away your life or not
i'm 16 too and i LOVE this church so much and want to become a member too! i love meeting other teen investigators. i'm @latterdayconvert on instagram, and i created a facebook group called daily patience community if you wanted to join, it's for other teen converts and investigators
@@mitchelljones9141 Just so you know, one of the first things we tell people when they start meeting with the missionaries is how the Church was organized...
@@malaineeward5249 MITCHELL JONES U JUST GOT BBUUURRRRNNNNEEEDDDD
cant wait for u to get baptized!!!
I love watching conversion videos because it helps me remember what I’m doing is right. I have my 3rd lesson with the missionaries this upcoming Thursday and I’m so excited!! I’m a part of the ldssa at my college campus and that’s really helped me. I started off with institute and they were like we thought you were a member this whole time haha you should talk to the missionaries. Anyways I’m so excited!!
Charlie, thank you!
As a convert I can relate to her some of her experiences. She is refreshingly honest.
Thank you very much!
Hearing her conversion story just made my night. What an awesome girl! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Wow! I just loved it.
Charlie's story is literally the most inspiring story I've ever heard. Hearing about how she put post-it notes around her house made me wish that I had already done that.
I don't know if I'll ever actually do it, but if I do I'll know who to thank alongside God.
Love Saints Unscripted!! :-)
Mats Mudrow It was so fun to hear from her! And we love you too, Mats!
Absolutely beautiful girl inside and out! What a beautiful testimony and conversion story.
Made my month! I was just set apart to be an ordinance worker in the Philadelphia temple. It would be a slice of pure heaven to see her in any one of our Savior's temples.
Whomever is blessed to have her for 'all time and eternity' will have true joy and happiness that cannot be obtained in any other way other than the covenant path that she is on.
I wish her continued success. She will no doubt lead many to Christ in her mortal life and beyond. Many will 'see Christ through her.'
Please keep doing these conversion stories. They always help me realize different things about my own conversion that I had not thought of before. These are all so uplifting and a great reminder of my decision that I know was right. The missionaries are great people and have such a light about them. The connection is just a strong and amazing feeling.
Charlie's story warmed my heart!! My son is serving a mission and I have learned firsthand how hard it is.
She is amazing. I wish her the best!! Great video 💙
Charlie is so sweet.
Yay Institute! It has moved our oldest daughter to affirm her testimony.
That's awesome!
wow i loved this video. and i love this channel! i’m a member and i have been all my life, but my parents got divorced and fell away from the church and i continued to go. i’m 19 and filling out my papers to serve a mission now (WHICH IS CRAZY!!) and i’m so excited. but it took a lot of convincing because my mom initially told me no. it’s been a crazy journey, but i’m so excited to meet and serve people like Charlette. fingers crossed my decision to serve helps my family too!
u made the right decision!!!
I loved listening to Charlie. I think she is seriously on top of things. She did and does so many things right, and anyone would be wise to follow her advice and example.
I’m not Mormon but my best friend growing up was/is and I can’t imagine treating her terribly because of it. I feel bad this woman’s family wasn’t supportive, it made me tear up because you can hear the pain in her voice. 🥺
You are so kind Trina to say this...
Awesome. Thanks so much. Reminds me of my journey.
Wonderful conversion story. It wasn’t Nike, but God who touched your mind and your heart in a special way while you watched the Nike ad and gave you your answer. I have had many experiences like that.
Once, I was listening to a preacher on the radio who was pontificating about why he thought Mormonism is wrong. Somehow, the Spirit spoke to my mind and heart and testified of what the truth really was - even while this guy was essentially trying to disprove it. It was a precious experience that helped me to better understand how God speaks to me in a language I understand.
Similarly I had spent a great portion of my life praying and I felt something but it just wasn't quite enough. Then when I first read the book of Mormon after my first lesson and prayed I felt the real connection I hadn't even known I was able to get. Had not even realized that my connection with Heavenly Father could even get that strong. Thank you guys for bringing Charlie in for this interview, Her story was so real and foundational, we can all regardless of our current feelings and growth learn something profound from this story.
This is such a nice and touching video! So glad to see you guys doing this!
❤
You are such a good speaker and make all kinds of sense in what you say! You are a miracle!😇
I'm a member of the Church. Her example of hard work is great. Im starting to dress sloppily for church these days. Not giving God my best.
Finally watched this video and it really spoke to me. It reminded me much of some of my own thoughts and it's always nice to see someone with your same thoughts.
This girl is so awesome!
She’s amazing
12:20 The Joseph Smith vision made sense to me. I was 12 when I read it at YW girl’s camp. I had always seen angels and shadow people my whole life.
I love hearing conversion stories. I grew up in the faith, but never went on a mission. Despite all of the negativity bashing our Church and leaders, people still join and find the truth, this helps me to feel less shy of sharing the truth.
Debra You are amazing. Thanks for being an example of strength despite all of the negativity. ❤
Saints Unscripted thanks so much 💖
Great video. Charlie is awesome. She listens to the Spirit which will always give her support. Welcome to the church!
The biggest reason that Charlie stayed after she was baptized was because she wrote down her spiritual experiences.
Please learn to write down what you experience, as with the passing of time you do forget it!
Awesome conversion!
She's so cool!
What a beautiful young woman!! Hang on right girl and read the Book of Mormon and Bible daily! You must seek constant communication with God and read the scriptures. Often revelation and answers to your prayers, will come through The Book of Mormon.
When it's hard hit your knees and ask for strength. Get vulnerable with our Heavenly Father. He wants us to talk to Him often, to acknowledge His hand in things. To tell Him our fears, to tell Him our worries.
Ask Him for help and for blessings. He is the most wonderful, spectacular father one could ask for! He is just waiting to pour out His blessings upon those who will come unto Him. But we must ask. Ask, seek and knock. And amazing things will begin to happen. Undeniable witnesses! Such a great conversion story!
I just baptized ,I so glad as gay man I joined the mormon church ,I got so judge from other church for first time ,I fill appreciate, it never too late to find jesus I am 49
There other lqtq member so your alone no matter is in utah or south America
WOW! My story is very similar to hers! I met a guy who was a member of the church through a dating app and my first thought was wow, I really like this guy but he's part of this crazy cult! Well we started talking and eventually got on the topic of religion. He answered all the questions I had and I eventually asked him to send the missionaries my way. I remember the day before they came I almost called them and told them not to come because this was all so new to me and seemed crazy still. I am so glad i didnt cancel that meeting because i am now getting baptized this saturday! Finding this channel has helped me SO much on my journey!
I also relate to her feeling like God "set her up" for the church. I've never liked coffee or tea or drinking, and I've been clean from drugs for over a year (drugs just being marijuana) so the word of wisdom is easy for me to follow!
I love these conversion stories. Its like kinda going to a testimony meeting, with commentary in the background
Loved this video! It’s obvious how strong your testimony is and how special your relationship to God is. I am so happy and grateful you opened your heart and readily accepted the church when God led you to it. You are a huge inspiration to all of us. We are blessed to have you as a member!
I find it highly ironic how the majority of people that call us a cult are OTHER Christians. It blows my mind.... When Christianity first came to the Earth with Christ, people called Christ's followers a cult because of what Christ taught, how it was different than the law of Moses. This is how they justified the killing of Christ and the apostles. During the dark ages, Medieval Christians were convinced Islam was a cult.... that's how they justified the crusades. Alas, when the gospel was restored in the 1800s with our church, everyone was convinced we were a cult too... that's how they justified the killing of innocent people and the expulsion of us from Nauvoo (among other places). You can believe what you want, but when you try to tell other people what they should or shouldn't believe, that's when I have an issue.
Hi! So nice to see you again! I’m converting myself!
May I ask why you’re converting?
Sean S it just helps me get closer to God, it makes me feel happy.
nick estrada émotions are incapable of making good decisions. Even if I did, don’t judge if it doesn’t affect you.
Olive College: You’re converting because it helps you get closer to god and makes you happy? Are you worried there are groups that might get you closer to god or make you happier, and that you might be mistaken in your choice?
Happy for you Olive College!
I have so many questions.
Jacob Herring: ahhh, Th Socratic method, I see. I think we’ll get along. Is Instagram your preferred means of communication?
Jacob Herring: well, my account is under seanthegrownup. I apologize for all the dumb posts on it.
what questions do u have? maybe the missionaries can answer your questions! www.comeuntochrist.org/belong/missionaries/form
Charlie mentioned Gospel Principles class, which is no more, I am still an investigator, but G. P. was a big part of my feeling connected to the Church. What do you think of the changes and the loss of Gospel Principles Class. I have not thought about the impact on new potential members not to have this class.
Hi Frank,
I can feel your loss. Sorry the transition is difficult for you. I'm not sure of all the reasons they stopped having the class, but I think the hope is that you can get similar connections in the Gospel Doctrine class. Ask questions there and I think you will see them reach out to you.
@@oldcowboy3367 Technically they got rid of Gospel Doctrine too. Now it is just Come Follow Me support for your home/family study.
The book is still in the app.
That's Joel osteen she's talking about I think lol
i live in new jersey
I live in Raleigh
I love Charlette & her story! I can't find her on Instagram at Charlette_Williams ... do you know if she changed it?
I love this I am a convert myself.
I went to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I attended the two, one hour sessions. First one was the Mass or Service and the last hour was with the Elders Quorum and I was totally lost to what was going on in the second session. I didn't say anything and people around me didn't say anything to me. Not being rude but I think I will not attend the second session and read what I can.
The second "session", or second hour, goes back and forth between Elders Quorum on the second and fourth Sundays of a month, and Sunday School on the first and third Sundays. I recommend you visit again on a first or third Sunday (though probably a third Sunday, like March 17th, would be best, heh -- on first Sundays, the "mass" meeting, or Sacrament Meeting, turns into Fast and Testimony Meeting, which is a whole other matter), and join us for Sunday School. We're studying the New Testament this year, so you may understand those lessons much more than Elders Quorum!
Haha..I've been a member most of my life....your description of elders quorum is spot on!...seriously though E Q relys heavily on if the person teaching the lesson has prepared & is in tune with the spirit
@@veritas9243 I am brand new to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I don't know anything about the "Book of Mormon" and barely know the " Holy Bible" too. I believe in Jesus Christ, God and the Holy Spirit.
@@jasonsellers56 thank you for answering my problem. I went to Church on an invitation from 2 Sisters helping me find Jesus Christ and God to be closer to them and follow his steps. I plan to go back this Sunday and see what happens because I was told that this Sunday is Bible Study that I am more towards because I said that I know nothing of the Book of Mormon.
Thank you all for helping me out in these trying times.
@@ernestmarcucella6918 Your faith and testimony will get stronger as you move forward!Good luck!
How is she doing now?
Hello. I was wondering if Charlie could share what was said that made her feel better about the priesthood & temple ban on black people? I struggle with that one. Not really because Brigham was a racist, I get he was a product of his time. I struggle with the implication of that change means to the truthfulness of what any prophet says, including President Nelson, since what Brigham taught as doctrine from the pulpit has now been disavowed by later prophets. How do I know the same thing won't happen to what President Nelson is saying today? If so, then what makes President Nelson a prophet at all, rather than just another man? Do you see my struggle? Any advice would help. Thank you, enjoyed the interview.
I testify that President Nelson is a prophet of God. You aren't going to be able to prove it. You need to listen more to your heart rather than try to use logic to figure it out.
If it helps, try reading the D&C. It sets forth the principles of revelation for all Prophets. If you are struggling to discern whether a teaching is personal opinion or doctrine, check the scriptures. When a Prophet offers new Revelation, it is confirmed by the Twelve and presented to the common body of the Church. For all of BY's rhetoric, that was never done with regards to the restriction. When modern Apostles and Prophets speak, we can compare their words with each other and the Standard Works. Things will change in the future. Someday we might return to a three hour block, or longer. Or shorter. Other programs and policies will change. Searching the scriptures in daily home study will help us all adapt when adaptation is needed.
I really want to join, but in 13 and my parents won't let me. What can I do about this?
Really there isn't anything that can be done. You will have to wait til you are at least 18. If you can attend youth activities (if they will let you), that would be good. You can study scriptures and watch videos online if they will let you. Pray.
T _cringe Continue to read your scriptures and keep the faith! Many people in your position get discouraged and fall away. So make sure to write your feelings somewhere so that when you are having doubts, you can reflect on when you felt the spirit. Maybe things will change for your parents but for now, respect their decision and keep doing what you can to participate as much as they let you.
@@SaintsUnscripted thank you! I love your channel!
im 13 too!sorry I just thought that was awesome that we had age in common.Just keep going!
I had been looking for her Instagram but i can't find it. Any help?
Yeah I cant find it either
Charlie, PLEASE! The Truth is in the Bible, and His name is Jesus. There’s always been only one God and WILL always be only one God.
What a beautiful story! I have to say though that I was distracted by Erics horrible posture. If it is a medical issue I apologize for mentioning it.
I watched the video again, and I don't see anything wrong with his posture. They are probably sitting on bar stools or a bench with no back. Maybe that's why you think that?
mabg40 judge not! How ridiculous!
lol tho i didnt notice it
I seen this girl a few times around Provo...now that I know she's married, I will look away fast when i see her.
@@Charlettewilliams No I meant the girl interviewing you, ha
conversion to another faith from another faith is a very common occurrence in all religious group, so this occurrence doesn't prove anything
NO ONE'S PAID, just skip over that.
#Shooketh
Hi, I'm a Christian and I've studied the Mormon faith for 25 years.
Christians are people who know that they were lost and spirituality 'dead' in their sins and were therefore eternally separated from God, but have now accepted Christ as their savior and Lord, now believing that Jesus died for their sins on Calvary, (it's wonderfully simple, and simply wonderful, the love of God!)
This is all recorded exclusively for us in God's word the Holy Bible.
This dear young lady never mentioned any of this, even though it is the heart of the Bible's true and everlasting gospel, the way to salvation.
If she really has become a Christian that's how it happened, but she didn't mention it, did she?
To those investigating the Mormon faith, STOP and think, do you want to join a church that in reality bases everything it believes and does on the teachings of one man (Joseph Smith) and his claimed revelations from God.
A man so exalted by them that they believe his writings are scripture and equal to the Bible in authority.
So exalted that they sing praises to him.
So exalted that they believe he translated and corrected 'errors' in the Bible.
So exalted that when he says that people can become a God, they believe it ,and willi give a lifetime of faithful obedience to the Mormon church's leadership, rules and regulations.
If that is what you are after, the Mormon faith is for you.
This dear soul has not found the God of the Holy Bible or the Christian faith, she has found the Mormon church and Joseph Smith.
Please don't make that mistake, trust and prayerfully read the Bible, particularly the gospels,( Matthew Mark Luke and John).
Believe and do what it says, if it doesn't clearly teach it, don't do it!
It's all you need.
You will come to a knowledge and saving faith in Christ Jesus.
Love thank praise obey and trust Christ alone, and not a man.
God bless you, best wishes and kind regards.
We are the Church of Jesus Christ. We accept Jesus Christ as our Savior. Joseph Smith testified that salvation comes through Christ. The Book of Mormon testifies of Christ. We also read the Bible and believe that it is the word of God.
This is her story of her conversion. That matter of coming to Christ you mentioned is part of our doctrine. Even if she was telling her story more than giving her testimony that doesn't mean it didn't happen.
Apparently, you haven't studied it very hard the last 25 years. First mistake: Not everything we believe came from Joseph Smith, we accept and study all of the prophets from the old and new testaments!