Correction! If you listen carefully...I misheard and misquoted Michael in this regard...he states plainly that he led his anti-cult, anti-mormon ministry...for NINE years...not six years...from age 21-to age 30. Much love, David
David. My Dad told my sister last night to have me watch 17 miracles. Interesting the that movie came out after his passing in 2010 but he has access to it and has seen it on the other side. It is an exceptional movie with exceptional miracles of the early pioneer saints. It is on TH-cam. Love you and all your videos always.
@@MrNashtyone Bless you! I had the most amazing, sacred, spiritual experience that involved that movie a few years ago. The memory of it came back to me this morning. Now here I am reading your comment about your Dad wanting you to see it! Long story short I want led through a series a crazy events, to be in a certain place in time the day after I was impressed to watch that movie. I was behind a very elderly woman at a retail counter who was away from her home in Southern Utah visiting her son. I struck up a conversation, (I am leaving out the sacred part) but come to find out, I was speaking to the Great Granddaughter of the Sister in the movie (true story) who had put her last 2 sea biscuits in the pot and prayed over them. I hope you write your experience down! You have truly had an amazing miracle:)
My heart just weeps with joy for the two of you! It is hard to convince those who have never felt joy of what they are missing. I am sorry, so many people are living without it in such hard times as this. When and where will you be in Utah? I would love to drive down from Idaho to meet you in person if you wouldn't mind. I am a convert from the Baptist church. My family has mocked me ever since. Dave and I got married one day and baptized the next. It has been an amazing transformation in our lives!! Please let me know when you will be in the states.
Appreciate meeting Michael and hearing about your investigative journey so far. And love how the words now in your second reading of the Book of Mormon are being highlighted to you in ways that are changing your life Michael. Keep following the Spirit and the miracles will follow! "My sheep hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one Shepherd!" Thank you David for your wonderful testimony as always, the Spirit is strong. I believe that the Lord delivered you from Egypt because He had a work for you (Israel) to do. And I believe God Jehovah is calling Israel and bringing them out of Egypt or Babylon, because He has an important work for us all to do. Michael, it sounds to me that the Lord is calling out to you too! David, thank you for helping to straighten out my understanding of the mercy and grace of our Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Only last night I was in tears at the thought of my family being separated forever for eternity. My husband is not a member of the Church. He is not a believer and I don't know that he ever was though his father I believe was raised Catholic, but no longer practicing, and his mother is Anglican. (Funny, as I learn from your various testimonies about the accusatory fog in mainstream Christianity, I'm reminded of a quip from my mother-in-law one Christmas following a funny experience I was sharing about my religion, to which she quipped, "Well you Mormons have always been trouble makers!" - I just laughed at that but later wondered, do they learn about our history at church?) You've reminded me that the Plan of Salvation truly is just, and that noone will be withheld from the opportunity to accept or reject Christ and His Gospel, so bless you for that! I know I was led to click on your video because the Savior is in the details of our lives, and He knew that my experience engaging with some Christians at the supermarket had caused me some inner doubt, and then your video interview with Michael opened with a similar scenario/experience to the one I had. The Lord is good! You are doing a great work. May the Lord continue to bless you with success, joy and His enduring peace! You and Michael both.
The entire heavens rejoice for you Micheal. I can't speak for all the saints, but I feel confident when I say, We hold no I'll will. Come, join with us and help build the kingdom. Paul and Alma the Younger are both examples of those who taught against the kingdom and in the end they were some of the most powerful builders of it.
Michael what an amazing humble spirit you exude. So sweet to witness . Thx for letting us in. I love what Pres Hinkley said , “come join us and bring what you have that is true and good and let us add to it!!!” Please keep us updated in your journey and thanks for making my morning so special.
I’m beginning my mission for the church in August 2023 and with the insane amount of spiritual warfare in this day and age (which became even more profound for me after receiving my call) your videos have been a great light and testimony builder for me! I hope I can share my testimony as powerfully as you do!
Hi, I’ve always asked anyone reluctant to hear the gospel “why don’t you want to gain more knowledge of God? Bring your truths and see how much more the Lord Jesus Christ has provided answers to about God’s plan and your relationship with him that you may want to know.”
I love this. I love having strong brothers in the church. I live in Idaho. I grew up here, and I also lived in Utah for 15 years. All is not well in Zion unfortunately. It feels like many are forsaking their childhood faith. My wife says I focus too much on the negative or those leaving the church and I get really frustrated. But then I listen to talks like this, and it dramatically increases my faith in fellow saints. The Lord is calling his elect from all over the world. We live in turbulent time. But we know in the end all will be well through Christ. Thank you for speaking out and sharing your testimony. I was born and raised in the church, but I have had my own undeniable witness of the truthfulness of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But converts have this very special spirit about them and I really enjoyed listening to the two of you.
I agree with your wife! I am from Idaho and I live in Utah! We just need to love each other more! We need to make our wards happy places to come! Notice new people and be good neighbors to everyone! I am glad I found David too! Trials are hard in Zion because the Devil sees it as his playground! He fights hard here, we have to be of good cheer~ I hope you and your wife come to Bountiful for the potluck:)
Well said! I feel the same as you do! I have been on a MISSION trying to help those around me strengthen their testimonies bc of the amount of people being deceived. “The very elite will be deceived” is happening now. Imagine, these members who left have read that prophecy for years and probably said to themselves “how will people be deceived in the last days” here we are with a majority of us being deceived now more than ever. It’s sad but then I see people like David and Michael and those hundreds of members in Africa who all joined the church together and I rejoice! There are miracles happening! It’s truly wonderful!
The predicted sorting of the wheat and tares is taking place. The prophet has prophesied of it that if you don’t secure your testimony then you won’t survive spiritually. Some are now coming back and stronger than they were before.
@@wendyfoster5579 This is so true! I had a faith crisis back in 2017 and inc of it I am so STRONG! It made me look seriously into the doctrine of the church and I searched hard. You couldn’t tear me from it.
@@sarahbean6170, dear sister, I am so happy for you, but never say you can't be torn from it. We are all vulnerable. Satan's tactics and deceptions are only getting stronger and less able to discern. We have to continue to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling" and keep using the atonement to stay sanctified until (and beyond) we will have the guarantee from God that we are sealed to Him. Our dear prophet said we must learn how to have the Holy Spirit as our constant companion in order to survive, so this necessitates making sure we give up all of Babylon so we want to heed Him. It's a daily recommitment to humble ourselves and put the Lord first. Hope to meet you in Zion!
Michael, you did not need to ask for forgiveness from those of us who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ, but your humble request here publicly really hit me. I am so grateful for your kind, humble words as you described how the Spirit caused you to understand the truth of the Book of Mormon as you read it again. Thank you Michael so much!
David, God has placed you in the right places at the right times! Yout experiences with other churches put you where you can reach others that those of us lifetime members cant! Your testimony brought me to tears. Michael, you are on the right path.
Thank you again for your pure testimony! I'm praying for your friend Michael. My husband was raised Baptist but he was looking for the church described in the New Testament. He found it at age 16 and he is now 71. His enthusiasm for it has never dimmed!
Years ago i read Stephen Robinson's "Believing Christ" book series. I knew about his earlier work "Are Mormons Christian?" but had not read it. Snapped up a copy from a Little Free Library in my neighborhood not too long ago. Just finished reading it, and i must say i absolutely love the amazing historical nuggets woven into such a simple logical easy to read style. Anyone with even a shred of integrity and regardless of their incorrect assumptions would have to conclude, after reading that book, that yes, Mormons are Christians.
I’m glad Michael’s heart was softened and he’s no longer in that pit of depression he found himself in a few months ago. His smile is stunningly contagious and needs to be shared with the world. Welcome home Michael!!
That was precious Michael and David! Michael I could feel your true sincere Repentance with the members of the church and asking all of us for forgiveness for the challenges of things you did in the past to persecute the saints. Thank you for that apology. I have been persecuted several different times throughout my life as a missionary in Chicago long ago as well as a friend who was a born again Christian that was trying to tear me away from this true church and tell me that I was wrong and being in this church and that I was going to hell. All he wanted to do was argue with me and I realized he was a right fighter. So I said, "Ok you know what you're right and I'm wrong, because you said the Salvation prayer you're going to Heaven and because I got baptized by proper priesthood Authority and in the name of Jesus Christ I went down into the Waters of Baptism and then I received the Holy Ghost, therefore I'm going to hell. Well we Mormons make Heaven Out of Hell wherever we go!" This guy stopped cold in his tracks and he couldn't think of anything to say back to me except for, "Well we're all wrong!" I said to him, "No we are not all wrong, we have great truths in each one of our churches and instead of you trying to fight against me and be my enemy instead of my friend, why don't you and I stand together as a brother and sister in God's family and start fighting against Satan and his legends outside of our churches!" He thought that was a pretty good idea for a while until a couple of weeks later he started up with his wanting to show me books about how Mormon missionaries left our church and went to the Baptist Church. I had had enough and I had to set my boundaries strong and completely cut him out of my life because he was acting like a Korihor from The Book of Mormon stories. It is anti-christian for any of us in any church to fight against each other. I am not your enemy and you are not mine! We Are All God's Children and I am so thankful for the power of repentance and forgiveness in my life and your life and everybody's lives. Thank you Michael for your prayer and your testimony. It was beautiful and you are very humble and so is David! And that's what it takes is humility to eventually completely have faith and trust in Christ, repent of your sins and receive baptism and the power of the Holy Ghost being with you forever after baptism! It is the greatest gift of all upon this Earth and in eternity. Eternal life with Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father is the way to go! I will pray for you on your great journey to come unto Christ even more than you already have in the past. I know this is the True Church of Jesus Christ upon this Earth and I am so grateful to be a part of the Kingdom of God upon the Earth! I want to shout the good news upon the housetops also like David is doing! We are gathering the tribes of Israel into the safety nets of Zion! David is a great gatherer and a great missionary for the Gospel truth and our Savior!
David, it is pure joy for me to have you as my Brother in Christ! I love how you are encouraging our future brother, Michael, to enter the covenant path too. Not to mention what you are doing for Steven.
Michael, what a beautiful testimony of the Book of Mormon! Your prayer was beautiful. And I always appreciate David’s powerful testimony and his desire to shout it from the rooftops. It is beautiful to see our Savior changing lives through the restored gospel of Jesus Christ!
Michael thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Beautiful prayer! May God continue to bless and watch over you. You are all ready our brethren in faith and it would be wonderful to have you as our brethren in the fullness of the gospel. Prayers be with you.
Welcome, Michael! We are so fortunate to have your kindness, knowledge, ability and energy, engaged in the work of salvation and gathering of Israel in the latter days! You are so very welcome and needed friend. As is our good friend David.
Thankyou for this video just make me realize that Heavenly Father loves us more than anythings and through His Beloved Son Jesus Christ can lead us to go back to our heavenly home... Love much from Indonesian members ❤
WONDERFUL two way interview! Michael I lived your honest transparency abt searching for truth… you are now “ searching IN THE LIGHT!” Bro David Ive followed your journey frm beginning… You. are a WONDERFUL example of the believers who is inspiring and strengthening ALL of us in the Church! This video, one of your best❤️
Thank you Michael for reaching out to David and being willing to share with all of us. What a great experience to find more truth, and I hope you continue to find more and more as you keep studying and fellowshipping and praying.
Welcome to the church Michael. Of course we forgive you. Please forgive us too for our faults. We know your intentions were good when preaching to us. We really do believe we should love our enemies and pray that they may be our friends. We are so happy to hear of your conversion process and welcome you with open arms. And once again, God bless you David as an instrument in God's hands. We love you.
Thank you Michael and David for letting me listen in to a great conversation. Grateful for your testimonies and the time you take to put these conversations together for us.
Can't walt to hear more from you, Michael! Thanks for doing this interview. We forgive you and welcome you with open arms to share what we have and for you to bring what you have to share with us.
I love how your vision changed when you opened your heart to receive what God wanted you to receive and see. I too have experienced limitations as I lived a life of preconceived notions and relied on my own "wisdom". As a life-long member of the LDS faith, I spent too much time being lukewarm, and I suffered the consequences. Only after desperation and nearly losing everything that was dear to me, I turned to the Savior with all my heart and covenanted with Him that if He would take away my pain, I would follow Him to the end. He provided a miracle and the pain I experienced was removed. I knew I had to stay on that path. As I focused on the Savior the Holy Spirit was with me. The light I felt became continually brighter in my life. I was filled with joy! My life has been blessed with peace and love. Personal revelation is a frequent experience for me, as I feel the Lord teaching me and opening me eyes to eternal truths. This is the way! Thank you for sharing your testimonies. I hope mine adds to yours. God is love, and I feel it daily as I remain on the covenant path. Thank you for adding to my joy! God is truly aware of us and will bring about miracles as we come follow Him.
Thank you for sharing Michael. I shared spiritual doubts with my bishop this year and he has been so supportive. to listen to me and follow up and give me blessings that have bolstered my faith. I’m sorry your church leader wasn’t there for you during your time of doubt. It’s tough! Happy to have you here. I think there should be more understanding and love between between people of all faiths and with no faith. ❤
David, as I listen to your testimony and the testimony of those you discuss faith with, such as Steven and Michael, the hymn “Press Forward Saints” sings within my heart and mind. As you speak of the love of God and the love of the Saints and the covenant path… the lyrics match perfectly with your message! Keep up the great work-God’s work among the children of men! Press Forward, Saints 1. Press forward, Saints, with steadfast faith in Christ, With hope’s bright flame alight in heart and mind, With love of God and love of all mankind. [Chorus] Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2. Press forward, feasting on the word of Christ. Receive his name, rejoicing in his might. Come unto God; find everlasting light. [Chorus] Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 3. Press on, enduring in the ways of Christ. His love proclaim thru days of mortal strife. Thus saith our God: “Ye have eternal life!” [Chorus] Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
This is one of my favorite discussions of David's ! ! Thank you Michael. Your countenance is what I imagine mine to be if... I have often wondered if i had been born in South Africa or somewhere else in the world, would i have found the truth? How long would it have taken me to find the True Gospel of Jesus Christ? I'm so happy for Michael and so, so, so sorry for the time and what you went through to finally come home! Now, look back with no regrets! We all forgive you! God forgives you! You will be born again soon and begin a new life safe in the fold of Christ. What the Lord has for you will be more, better, and greater than you ever imagined!! Be patient with yourself and trust in Him. Love your Brother in Christ. Michael
You are living proof that some of the greatest testimonies of Christ that the world has ever heard.... are yet to come......they are going to come from future converts like you, David. I could listen to your testimony for hours and never get tired of it.
Welcome to the faith brother. You don’t have to ask the members for forgiveness. We love you and hope your journey in the gospel will bring eternal peace and happiness.
I think out of all the videos you've done (and I've watched every single one) these more recent videos where you have honest and heartfelt conversations with good sincere people who have questions about our faith, are definitely, by far and away, the most spiritual and uplifting videos you have ever done. I hope more people who are struggling will reach out to you and as you help them, you strengthen all of our testimonies too! I've probably heard your testimony about a hundred times now, but there was something about when you shared your testimony at the end that had such a power and emotion that it literally gave me chills. I can tell as each day and each week goes by that your testimony is growing and growing to the point where it is unshakable! And I think the world needs to hear and witness that power, from our Father, that you help us see and feel. Great job, and I can't wait for more of these!
Look at you, you wonderful brother! You came out of the baptismal font riding a BULLDOZER with a full chest of tools in one hand and the sword of truth and righteousness in the other hand! We all love you David! What a blessing to your Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ! May God bless and protect you! 😊🙏🙏🙏
On my mission I had a missionary exchange with my zone leader one day. He was a happy, fun person to be around. We stopped to talk to a man in his driveway, and the man said, "Oh, I've heard all about you Mormons." To which my zone leader asked, "Well, who did you hear it from? Because if you didn't hear it from the horse's mouth, you heard it from the other end!" 😀
So wonderful to share in the joy of the newly converted! Thank you David for following thru with inspiration from our LORD to speak the truth in love and open up a platform and invite others to do so (speak the truth in love & bear testimony). I am working up my nerve and looking for a good time to share my testimony...when I do so, it might include a bit of my lifelong experience as a member of the church & the ups & downs my childhood family went thru (resulting in all my childhood family leaving the church). I was not active for 8 years and when I returned (after 2 failed marriages etc. etc.) I made a commitment & promise to myself to always remember that...the gospel was not about the association or the sociality with the ...as you so rightly state...flawed and imperfect members, dah! The church is like a hospital...we're all SICK, BUT we take turn being doctors, nurses, custodians etc. so we can watch over & care for one another to stay in the boat...STAY ON THE COVENANT PATH!!! As I said, I LOVE sharing in the joy of new converts BUT please continue to make time for your studies because, to be sure...someday, sometime, somehow...you COULD be offended by us so imperfect members. Our foundation has to be personal with the LORD. I'm sure you realize this and it IS so wonderful to have someone recognize the community of "saints" we TRY to be. I am so grateful I made that promise to myself and keep my focus on the truthfulness of the gospel and my PERSONAL relationship with Jesus Christ. God bless your journey and what a fun, beautiful inspiration you and your "guests" are. PRAISE GOD for the work you're doing & the inspiration you provide for us ALL to RISE UP AND BE BETTER WARRIORS IN HIS SPECIAL FORCES FOR GOOD!
Wow this is amazing, David. You are really a finely tuned instrument in the hands of God and you are reaching so many interesting people. Thank you for your good efforts! Thank you for softening your heart Michael and sharing your story. That hope youre feeling for the future is real! Our prophets (living and in record of scriptures) teach us to move forward with a hope in Christ. He is coming soon and we truly are living in the “latter-days” and it’s cool to hear stories like yours and David’s and Steven’s… To me, your stories testify to part of the earths preparation for Christ’s return. Heavenly Father really knows you and loves you - His children! He has been helping soften my heart and teaching me in recent years too. Keep it up, the future is more beautiful than we can imagine as we move into a new era. God bless, much aloha.
Love, Love, Love Michael so kind, sweet and sincere! True Love of God! Great testimony and he doesn't need to repent to anyone - That is between him and his God are Heavenly Father!
Thanks for the encouragement. Its a learning experience. As you know if you have followed my videos for the last 4 months...mostly, its just me. And my heart is so full! So its a new thing...to keep my mouth shut a bit...and listen. But I am determined to learn to both pour my heart out..in personal videos...and also..when on video with others...to learn to be "quick to hear and slow to speak". Pray for me! Much love, David
@@davidmalvinalexanderYou're doing great, we know it's not Malicious...we can all be better about the small things, it's good that you're so willing to share your light and you've encouraged others to do the same
There is no need to apologize. You have a wonderful caring spirit about you. Don’t quench the spirit. Your child like faith and zeal are something we all should emulate. Blessings to both of you. The Lord our Savior Jesus Christ is gathering His sheep. How glorious is that!!
Doctrine and Covenants 123:12-13. “There are many … who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it” The Prophet Joseph Smith identified false religious “creeds,” or beliefs, as a source of the oppression against Church members (D&C 123:7). Thank you so much BOTH of you. Thank you, thank you. The Church is true and I have joy in my testimony. I now KNOW not just have faith. I have seen and heard things from the other side of the veil. My joy is full because of people like you!!
This took me twice as long to get through because I had to pause to go and find the documentary about Arthur Kane. Wow! I am really touched by so much about the conversation of David and Michael here, and then also the story presented by Greg Whiteley about the New York Dolls bass guitarist Arthur Kane who followed Christ and served Him as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am still absorbing all of it! I hope that Michael continues to seek Peace in the sure place he will find it, and by following The One who is the Prince of Peace. Much love to you both, as your friend and sister in Christ Marie (~plaid)
As a former CounterCulture person...that Arthur Kane Documentary....is wow. I was so glad to find out about that. I sent the link to it out to the Subscribers...glad to see you comment on it, Marie!
@@davidmalvinalexander And this is a strange alignment to it all, as well: "50 years ago today (7/27/73), the self-titled debut by the New York Dolls is released via Mercury Records" (from Glide Magazine). I can't help but to think of Arthur, and his touching prayer about those other band members who preceded him and wonder he isn't so thrilled to be able to share more of his testimony with his friends there -- while also continuing to influence many of us here for good!
I remember watching that documentary many years ago. It impressed me how God stretches His arm out to each of us still, no matter how far or for how long, we've moved away from Him.
Thank you David and Michael for your wonderful testimony. Your apology is so sincere and it touched me. But i guess those missionaries doesnt mind. We are taught in the mission (preach my gospel) that "no effort is wasted." They just planted the seed of the word of God in you that time. Now it is growing! I am so inspired of David and his channel. I am a saint from the Philippines and i was born into the covenant. Always grateful that my Father in Heaven placed me on earth having the gospel in my family here in the Philippines. I wanted to start a channel like what David is doing maybe in my language to share my testimony the the filipino saints and people interested in the gospel. God speed David!!!
Brother David, I love your podcast. Not only are you dispelling rumours and prejudice that exist outside the church, you are also rekindling and reinforcing faith inside the church, including mine. Thank you for everything.
David , I know absolutely that all these brethren (that includes) sisters of course . Are all exceedingly happy to have you with us all on the covenant path .
Jesus Christ and His Atonement are INFINITE!!! Not many of us really grasp all the implications of this simple truth. His power encompasses all things, all people, all times, all places, all sins, all pains, all sicknesses, all relationships... everything! You can't sink beyond His reach. There is no ailment He can't heal. There is no broken relationship He can't repair. There is no challenge He can't help you with.
Oh, Michael. We are so happy you did this video with David. The Latter Day Saints are such forgiving people. We and others will have our hearts touched by your humility and sincerity. We try not to take things too personally because we know that Satan is working on all of us. Satan can be persuasive. Good people like you and David can be led away or led astray by the persecutors and accusers of the true restored Church and restored doctrine. Even Jesus, himself, faced persecution while setting up His own Church on the Earth. Satan worked hard on religious and non-religious people back then. Probably cuz he knew who Jesus was and was trying to stop His Earthly mission or thwart it. Well, Satan is very aware that his time is running out. He wants to bring down & destroy individuals, families, relationships, communities, and nations. Satan is VERY powerful, but Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are even MORE powerful. The most valiant of God's children have been saved for these Latter Days. You two have been prepared for this time. Your realization. Your stories. Your testimonies will help SO many people. Christ's secret weapons are people like you guys. Do you realize how many people you can wake up that have been part of the deception perception crowd? Or even people that might be part of the clueless crowd? EVERY soul is precious to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Your misery may have a purpose. To stop or save others from going down similar dark or difficult paths. To wake others up. To help save others from dying of spiritual thirst & spiritual hunger. I am a convert. I went to many Churches growing up trying to find what I have with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and nothing coming even close to it.
@@jabulani22shepo61 I am not sure what you mean by that comment or how it applies to my comment. I can't tell if you are mad, misunderstanding, or just throwing out a thought randomly. Please let me know. 🙂
This interview made my tears come . It reminds me of what David A Bednar an apostle of Jesus Christ recently says in his visit to the philippines. How it started out so small and now more temples are going to go up there and the people have grown so much in numbers and their testimonies . Then he says this is more GREAT THAN THE PARTING OF THE RED SEA. Yes we are seeing miracles .they happen . I hope I can make it to the testimony picnic. One of them . May God bless all Israel and may we find them all .
Truth never change, it's remain true whether men accepted or not. The Book of Mormon is the word of God, I love it as I love the Bible. The books Is a living tangible evidence that God lives, because dead can't speak anymore, but He continually speaking in love. I knew it before my eyes saw it.
Arthur Kane .. Amazing documentary. What a wonderful gift he received before he passed. And the show of respect he was given by his fellow musicians. Worth watching. Thankyou both for mentioning him.
I loved hearing your stories of finding the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope you feel the Savior’s love and know your are cared for by the members where you are. Just please know that members of the church are just as human and faulty as anyone else, but the Gospel is true, correct, and right. Heavenly Father is working with what he has here on earth, so please don’t judge the true Gospel by us very human and faulty people that are trying to be like the Savior but are not perfect. I am so happy for the both of you. I love seeing people happy and finally feeling loved and whole and finally finding what they have been missing. I promise you with all of my heart, that the more you come closer to our Savior and living the correct principles of the Gospel you will continue to find more peace and happiness. The Bible, the Book of Mormon, going to church and learning and helping each other’s testimonies, doing service, loving our neighbors, and going to the temple to help our ancestors all point to the Savior and His love and having a sincere relationship with him. Nothing on this earth will do more to grow that true joy and peace. Like I said, I am so happy for the both of you.
I sit and listen to you two. And infront of me I see two Paul's. With so much knowledge and extreme desire to know and do the truth. As Saul before he became Paul. Who other jews considered traitors. You both together and strengthen each other. I have been a member just shy of 50 years. I live in Iowa members are few and far apart. And since the beginning have had to deal with anti mormon rhetoric,ovies, booklets.... Join your growth knowledge and testimony. What a humongous force for good Testimony of two disciples all things are proven Love your testimonies.
Thank you Michael for having a very public conversation about your spiritual journey. Praying for you to feel the Spirit and gain a testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ❤
This is amazing, I loved listening this conversation! Michael, I loved hearing your thoughts on reading the Book of Mormon, and how they changed. Keep reading and praying for the spirit to come in to your heart!
I love you guys and your testimony. I was also drawn to the LDS faith. For me, it was like I was plugging in a lamp into different power sources, but never filling the dark empty void within me with light until one day I plugged it into the correct source of power and true authority. Confirmation from the Holy Spirit was powerful and truly comforting when I prayed with a broken heart and contrite spirit when asking if this is the true church on the earth… the answer I got was a loving and powerful, overwhelming yes!
Wow, the prayer at the end was the best part of the whole experience/discussion! May the Lord bless both of you on your journey along the covenant path back to our Savior's loving arms.
Wonderful conversation! Your humility is inspiring!💕☀️ I love how Michael said he is writing down while reading the Book of Mormon how the Spirit is speaking to him. The Book of Mormon changes me. It makes me desire to forgive, to repent, to desire being more kind, more patient, slower to anger. It feels me with hope, faith and peace. It helps me see others a little more through Heaven’s eyes. And to desire to help those in need. It makes me desire to seek Christ and to seek His help in becoming more like Him. No wonder satan attacks it non-stop. The Book of Mormon has such a powerful influence for good. ☀️ (My husband read The Book of Mormon to prove it wrong to some members he knew and loved while attending West Point (USMA) “University”. He ended up converting, and we met and married a year later.)
I am addicted to your podcast! I am a lifetime faithful Latter-Day Saint, and I can see your place in this work. I like your songs of faith, but you will fall in love with the Primary songs like “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus”, “If the Savior Stood Beside Me”, “The Miracle”, etc.!
As we come nearer to His second coming, I think much of the future growth of the restored church will take off by the hands of our bold and converted evangelical brothers and sisters. They’re elect and voracious for Christ’s sake, but just blinded by a Pharisaical fog. And they above all should know by the patterns in the Bible that there would be this kind of stumbling block! If we fear not and are humble, we discern righteously.
I bear witness to the truth of your comment. Exactly right. Pray for them...and then...let your light shine and speak the truth to them in love...and let it stand on its own!
Michael and David, Thank you for your efforts in self reflection and to try to understand all that truth is. I was fortunate enough to join the church when i was 22. I have been living with the accusations from evangelicals ever since, I am now 59. The words of the Savior to those who crucified him, asking Heavenly father to forgive them for they know not what they do... has been a strength for me over the years. It brings me tremendous joy to be a witness to your journey with the book of Mormon. When Christ came to earth the religious leaders of the day did not expect the Messiah to come as He did. History repeats its self... in preparation for the Second Coming, once again it is happening not as the religious leaders of today expect. Be patient with yourselves and continue to study the scriptures. You will be in my prayers. Your examples are and will continue to touch others who are also just beginning to have the courage to learn about the marvelous work that our Savior Jesus Christ is doing. His work is not finished. Every knee shall bow and confessed that He is the Christ. So stay strong, God bless.
That was. Awesome ❤. Thank you so much David and Michael- for sharing your hearts, your griefs, your sincerity to find the true covenant path. There IS joy in the morning. And beauty for ashes. I testify of that as I’ve seen it happen again and again as I apply the atonement of Jesus Christ to my life and all it’s twists and turns. There is peace in having a sure foundation of prophets and apostles. And there is a lot of growth and development that comes in caring for each other on this path. I have done it through storm and sunshine and the church and gospel of Christ has been my light . The plan of salvation is real and possible for everyone to benefit from if they so chose. I hope you do!
Love this video! Very interesting you can read the BofM and find in it what you are looking for. So glad you are able to see the word of God in it Michael! Rooting for you and David and all the world to receive Christ and his everlasting gospel!!
Hey Michael. I’m always stunned when glorious beings like you hear and recognise the spirit and are able to accept the fullness of the gospel. You have always obviously longed to love and serve God - now you can receive the fullness of his power and will truly be a mighty warrior for Christ. I was wanting to hear so much more about your experience …please, please tell us more. David, you are incomparable! Your ability to express what you have learned, and the richness you now bring to all of us is ASTOUNDING. You are a seer, and a man prepared for this hour to help us. Listening to both of you is a privilege and a blessing and strengthens my soul. Thank you
Michael, love your humility. We forgive you, we love you. We are so excited for the joy, peace and blessings God has for you as you partake of His ordinances and stay on His covenant path. The key is, the Holy Ghost will testify of the truth in every fiber in your body. Then Act on the truth with faith . Ask the missionaries how to receive that witness and recognize how you know it's the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ is our Savior and the head of His Church. God is literally our Father and we are made in his image. Jesus Christ restored his Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon is a second witness of Jesus Christ. Best wishes and God bless Michael.
Thank you for your testimony....hope others who are looking for the truth will come across your testimony and be inspired by God to soften their heart and follow God's plan...to follow the covenant path.God bless.
These episodes just keep getting better & better! I loved the interchange between Michael & David! Different stories but so much in common. It's so great experiencing David's unrestrained joy at having found the Lord's Church on earth. I loved hearing him exclaim how impossible it was for a 14-year old farm boy to make up something so majestic as Lehi's Dream in the Book of Mormon! I sincerely wish Michael all the best in his life, and hope he doesn't wait too long to get on The Covenant Path.
Thank you Michael, you have a beautiful seeking heart and will be blessed. The gospel has been restored and has brought me so much joy my whole life! Welcome!
Correction! If you listen carefully...I misheard and misquoted Michael in this regard...he states plainly that he led his anti-cult, anti-mormon ministry...for NINE years...not six years...from age 21-to age 30. Much love, David
David. My Dad told my sister last night to have me watch 17 miracles. Interesting the that movie came out after his passing in 2010 but he has access to it and has seen it on the other side. It is an exceptional movie with exceptional miracles of the early pioneer saints. It is on TH-cam. Love you and all your videos always.
The movie helped me with some issues I'm having with my wife's family that my dad was trying to help me with.
@@MrNashtyone Bless you! I had the most amazing, sacred, spiritual experience that involved that movie a few years ago. The memory of it came back to me this morning. Now here I am reading your comment about your Dad wanting you to see it! Long story short I want led through a series a crazy events, to be in a certain place in time the day after I was impressed to watch that movie. I was behind a very elderly woman at a retail counter who was away from her home in Southern Utah visiting her son. I struck up a conversation, (I am leaving out the sacred part) but come to find out, I was speaking to the Great Granddaughter of the Sister in the movie (true story) who had put her last 2 sea biscuits in the pot and prayed over them. I hope you write your experience down! You have truly had an amazing miracle:)
My heart just weeps with joy for the two of you! It is hard to convince those who have never felt joy of what they are missing. I am sorry, so many people are living without it in such hard times as this. When and where will you be in Utah? I would love to drive down from Idaho to meet you in person if you wouldn't mind. I am a convert from the Baptist church. My family has mocked me ever since. Dave and I got married one day and baptized the next. It has been an amazing transformation in our lives!! Please let me know when you will be in the states.
Appreciate meeting Michael and hearing about your investigative journey so far. And love how the words now in your second reading of the Book of Mormon are being highlighted to you in ways that are changing your life Michael. Keep following the Spirit and the miracles will follow! "My sheep hear my voice, and there shall be one fold and one Shepherd!"
Thank you David for your wonderful testimony as always, the Spirit is strong. I believe that the Lord delivered you from Egypt because He had a work for you (Israel) to do. And I believe God Jehovah is calling Israel and bringing them out of Egypt or Babylon, because He has an important work for us all to do. Michael, it sounds to me that the Lord is calling out to you too!
David, thank you for helping to straighten out my understanding of the mercy and grace of our Father and His Son Jesus Christ. Only last night I was in tears at the thought of my family being separated forever for eternity. My husband is not a member of the Church. He is not a believer and I don't know that he ever was though his father I believe was raised Catholic, but no longer practicing, and his mother is Anglican. (Funny, as I learn from your various testimonies about the accusatory fog in mainstream Christianity, I'm reminded of a quip from my mother-in-law one Christmas following a funny experience I was sharing about my religion, to which she quipped, "Well you Mormons have always been trouble makers!" - I just laughed at that but later wondered, do they learn about our history at church?)
You've reminded me that the Plan of Salvation truly is just, and that noone will be withheld from the opportunity to accept or reject Christ and His Gospel, so bless you for that!
I know I was led to click on your video because the Savior is in the details of our lives, and He knew that my experience engaging with some Christians at the supermarket had caused me some inner doubt, and then your video interview with Michael opened with a similar scenario/experience to the one I had.
The Lord is good! You are doing a great work. May the Lord continue to bless you with success, joy and His enduring peace! You and Michael both.
Thank you both, please speak again soon.
Modern day Pauls joining the church to welcome and prepare for Jesus! So awesome!
Michael, welcome to Zion. We’ve been waiting for you. For such a time as this. We need you.
@redplanet76 Amen to that! Welcome Michael. You are needed and loved.
You're awesome Michael! Thanks for an inspirational story. You're a great man!
The entire heavens rejoice for you Micheal. I can't speak for all the saints, but I feel confident when I say, We hold no I'll will. Come, join with us and help build the kingdom. Paul and Alma the Younger are both examples of those who taught against the kingdom and in the end they were some of the most powerful builders of it.
Michael what an amazing humble spirit you exude. So sweet to witness . Thx for letting us in. I love what Pres Hinkley said , “come join us and bring what you have that is true and good and let us add to it!!!” Please keep us updated in your journey and thanks for making my morning so special.
I’m beginning my mission for the church in August 2023 and with the insane amount of spiritual warfare in this day and age (which became even more profound for me after receiving my call) your videos have been a great light and testimony builder for me! I hope I can share my testimony as powerfully as you do!
You will. Be bold, but humble and the Lord will direct you.
Hi, I’ve always asked anyone reluctant to hear the gospel “why don’t you want to gain more knowledge of God? Bring your truths and see how much more the Lord Jesus Christ has provided answers to about God’s plan and your relationship with him that you may want to know.”
Where are you going and which language will you be speaking? I did a Russian speaking mission in the Ukraine Donetsk Mission in the mid 1990s.
I love this. I love having strong brothers in the church. I live in Idaho. I grew up here, and I also lived in Utah for 15 years. All is not well in Zion unfortunately. It feels like many are forsaking their childhood faith. My wife says I focus too much on the negative or those leaving the church and I get really frustrated. But then I listen to talks like this, and it dramatically increases my faith in fellow saints. The Lord is calling his elect from all over the world. We live in turbulent time. But we know in the end all will be well through Christ. Thank you for speaking out and sharing your testimony. I was born and raised in the church, but I have had my own undeniable witness of the truthfulness of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But converts have this very special spirit about them and I really enjoyed listening to the two of you.
I agree with your wife! I am from Idaho and I live in Utah! We just need to love each other more! We need to make our wards happy places to come! Notice new people and be good neighbors to everyone! I am glad I found David too! Trials are hard in Zion because the Devil sees it as his playground! He fights hard here, we have to be of good cheer~ I hope you and your wife come to Bountiful for the potluck:)
Well said! I feel the same as you do! I have been on a MISSION trying to help those around me strengthen their testimonies bc of the amount of people being deceived. “The very elite will be deceived” is happening now. Imagine, these members who left have read that prophecy for years and probably said to themselves “how will people be deceived in the last days” here we are with a majority of us being deceived now more than ever. It’s sad but then I see people like David and Michael and those hundreds of members in Africa who all joined the church together and I rejoice! There are miracles happening! It’s truly wonderful!
The predicted sorting of the wheat and tares is taking place. The prophet has prophesied of it that if you don’t secure your testimony then you won’t survive spiritually. Some are now coming back and stronger than they were before.
@@wendyfoster5579 This is so true! I had a faith crisis back in 2017 and inc of it I am so STRONG! It made me look seriously into the doctrine of the church and I searched hard. You couldn’t tear me from it.
@@sarahbean6170, dear sister, I am so happy for you, but never say you can't be torn from it. We are all vulnerable. Satan's tactics and deceptions are only getting stronger and less able to discern. We have to continue to "work out our salvation with fear and trembling" and keep using the atonement to stay sanctified until (and beyond) we will have the guarantee from God that we are sealed to Him. Our dear prophet said we must learn how to have the Holy Spirit as our constant companion in order to survive, so this necessitates making sure we give up all of Babylon so we want to heed Him. It's a daily recommitment to humble ourselves and put the Lord first. Hope to meet you in Zion!
Michael, keep asking and keep those meetings with the missionaries. They will continue to change and bless your life FOREVER.
Michael, you did not need to ask for forgiveness from those of us who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ, but your humble request here publicly really hit me. I am so grateful for your kind, humble words as you described how the Spirit caused you to understand the truth of the Book of Mormon as you read it again.
Thank you Michael so much!
I agree. So good!!!
Bless you both for your faith. I was a convert at 17, now 76. You are on the right path. Endure to the end. We need your testimonies.
David, God has placed you in the right places at the right times! Yout experiences with other churches put you where you can reach others that those of us lifetime members cant! Your testimony brought me to tears.
Michael, you are on the right path.
Thank you again for your pure testimony! I'm praying for your friend Michael. My husband was raised Baptist but he was looking for the church described in the New Testament. He found it at age 16 and he is now 71. His enthusiasm for it has never dimmed!
You are both such wonderful men and brothers. Thanks so much for sharing!
Years ago i read Stephen Robinson's "Believing Christ" book series. I knew about his earlier work "Are Mormons Christian?" but had not read it. Snapped up a copy from a Little Free Library in my neighborhood not too long ago. Just finished reading it, and i must say i absolutely love the amazing historical nuggets woven into such a simple logical easy to read style. Anyone with even a shred of integrity and regardless of their incorrect assumptions would have to conclude, after reading that book, that yes, Mormons are Christians.
This is phenomenal! So wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
"No one can with stand the assault of the Spirit". Sterling W. Sill
Thank you both for sharing, and defending the truth.
What a great quote!!!!!!
I’m glad Michael’s heart was softened and he’s no longer in that pit of depression he found himself in a few months ago. His smile is stunningly contagious and needs to be shared with the world. Welcome home Michael!!
That was precious Michael and David! Michael I could feel your true sincere Repentance with the members of the church and asking all of us for forgiveness for the challenges of things you did in the past to persecute the saints. Thank you for that apology. I have been persecuted several different times throughout my life as a missionary in Chicago long ago as well as a friend who was a born again Christian that was trying to tear me away from this true church and tell me that I was wrong and being in this church and that I was going to hell. All he wanted to do was argue with me and I realized he was a right fighter. So I said, "Ok you know what you're right and I'm wrong, because you said the Salvation prayer you're going to Heaven and because I got baptized by proper priesthood Authority and in the name of Jesus Christ I went down into the Waters of Baptism and then I received the Holy Ghost, therefore I'm going to hell. Well we Mormons make Heaven Out of Hell wherever we go!"
This guy stopped cold in his tracks and he couldn't think of anything to say back to me except for, "Well we're all wrong!" I said to him, "No we are not all wrong, we have great truths in each one of our churches and instead of you trying to fight against me and be my enemy instead of my friend, why don't you and I stand together as a brother and sister in God's family and start fighting against Satan and his legends outside of our churches!" He thought that was a pretty good idea for a while until a couple of weeks later he started up with his wanting to show me books about how Mormon missionaries left our church and went to the Baptist Church. I had had enough and I had to set my boundaries strong and completely cut him out of my life because he was acting like a Korihor from The Book of Mormon stories. It is anti-christian for any of us in any church to fight against each other. I am not your enemy and you are not mine! We Are All God's Children and I am so thankful for the power of repentance and forgiveness in my life and your life and everybody's lives. Thank you Michael for your prayer and your testimony. It was beautiful and you are very humble and so is David! And that's what it takes is humility to eventually completely have faith and trust in Christ, repent of your sins and receive baptism and the power of the Holy Ghost being with you forever after baptism! It is the greatest gift of all upon this Earth and in eternity. Eternal life with Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father is the way to go! I will pray for you on your great journey to come unto Christ even more than you already have in the past. I know this is the True Church of Jesus Christ upon this Earth and I am so grateful to be a part of the Kingdom of God upon the Earth! I want to shout the good news upon the housetops also like David is doing! We are gathering the tribes of Israel into the safety nets of Zion! David is a great gatherer and a great missionary for the Gospel truth and our Savior!
God bless you and strengthen you both to bare testimony of truth wherever you stand. I will pray for you.
Michael what a beautiful prayer very sincere and David what a powerful testimony you have . Simply beautiful
David, it is pure joy for me to have you as my Brother in Christ! I love how you are encouraging our future brother, Michael, to enter the covenant path too. Not to mention what you are doing for Steven.
I loved this conversation! Loved the testimonies! So inspired to do my part to share the good news of The Restoration more often and with enthusiasm!!
Michael, what a beautiful testimony of the Book of Mormon! Your prayer was beautiful. And I always appreciate David’s powerful testimony and his desire to shout it from the rooftops. It is beautiful to see our Savior changing lives through the restored gospel of Jesus Christ!
Michael thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. Beautiful prayer! May God continue to bless and watch over you. You are all ready our brethren in faith and it would be wonderful to have you as our brethren in the fullness of the gospel. Prayers be with you.
What a great conversion experience! I too was baptized later in life. It's definitely a special blessing!
David, with your ministering, all are safely gathered in. Welcome and walk with joy, Michael, on your journey! You are loved!
🎉 Michael, I rejoice in your journey! May The Lord be with you and bless you!
Welcome, Michael! We are so fortunate to have your kindness, knowledge, ability and energy, engaged in the work of salvation and gathering of Israel in the latter days! You are so very welcome and needed friend. As is our good friend David.
Another very enjoyable video. Thank you for your sincerity and faith. May the Spirit be our guide.
Thankyou for this video just make me realize that Heavenly Father loves us more than anythings and through His Beloved Son Jesus Christ can lead us to go back to our heavenly home... Love much from Indonesian members ❤
Love to hear this stuff, Brethren. Yall are amazing. May God continue to bless you.
WONDERFUL two way interview! Michael I lived your honest transparency abt searching for truth… you are now “ searching IN THE LIGHT!” Bro David Ive followed your journey frm beginning… You. are a WONDERFUL example of the believers who is inspiring and strengthening ALL of us in the Church!
This video, one of your best❤️
Thank you Michael for reaching out to David and being willing to share with all of us. What a great experience to find more truth, and I hope you continue to find more and more as you keep studying and fellowshipping and praying.
Welcome to the church Michael. Of course we forgive you. Please forgive us too for our faults. We know your intentions were good when preaching to us. We really do believe we should love our enemies and pray that they may be our friends. We are so happy to hear of your conversion process and welcome you with open arms. And once again, God bless you David as an instrument in God's hands. We love you.
Thank you Michael and David for letting me listen in to a great conversation. Grateful for your testimonies and the time you take to put these conversations together for us.
Thank you both for sharing your testimonials
Thank you Michael and David. This gives me hope as spiritual Babylon becoming more and more oppressive in the last days.
Can't walt to hear more from you, Michael! Thanks for doing this interview. We forgive you and welcome you with open arms to share what we have and for you to bring what you have to share with us.
My heart is so full when I listen to your testimonies. The world needs you both more than ever right now!THANK YOU!God bless!!!❤
I love how your vision changed when you opened your heart to receive what God wanted you to receive and see. I too have experienced limitations as I lived a life of preconceived notions and relied on my own "wisdom". As a life-long member of the LDS faith, I spent too much time being lukewarm, and I suffered the consequences. Only after desperation and nearly losing everything that was dear to me, I turned to the Savior with all my heart and covenanted with Him that if He would take away my pain, I would follow Him to the end. He provided a miracle and the pain I experienced was removed. I knew I had to stay on that path. As I focused on the Savior the Holy Spirit was with me. The light I felt became continually brighter in my life. I was filled with joy! My life has been blessed with peace and love. Personal revelation is a frequent experience for me, as I feel the Lord teaching me and opening me eyes to eternal truths. This is the way!
Thank you for sharing your testimonies. I hope mine adds to yours. God is love, and I feel it daily as I remain on the covenant path.
Thank you for adding to my joy! God is truly aware of us and will bring about miracles as we come follow Him.
Thank you for sharing Michael. I shared spiritual doubts with my bishop this year and he has been so supportive. to listen to me and follow up and give me blessings that have bolstered my faith. I’m sorry your church leader wasn’t there for you during your time of doubt. It’s tough! Happy to have you here. I think there should be more understanding and love between between people of all faiths and with no faith. ❤
@@jgarlito82 thank you brother. Yes the Spirit is something I can’t deny
David, as I listen to your testimony and the testimony of those you discuss faith with, such as Steven and Michael, the hymn “Press Forward Saints” sings within my heart and mind. As you speak of the love of God and the love of the Saints and the covenant path… the lyrics match perfectly with your message! Keep up the great work-God’s work among the children of men!
Press Forward, Saints
1. Press forward, Saints, with steadfast faith in Christ,
With hope’s bright flame alight in heart and mind,
With love of God and love of all mankind.
[Chorus]
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. Press forward, feasting on the word of Christ.
Receive his name, rejoicing in his might.
Come unto God; find everlasting light.
[Chorus]
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. Press on, enduring in the ways of Christ.
His love proclaim thru days of mortal strife.
Thus saith our God: “Ye have eternal life!”
[Chorus]
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
This is one of my favorite discussions of David's ! !
Thank you Michael. Your countenance is what I imagine mine to be if...
I have often wondered if i had been born in South Africa or somewhere else in the world, would i have found the truth? How long would it have taken me to find the True Gospel of Jesus Christ?
I'm so happy for Michael and so, so, so sorry for the time and what you went through to finally come home!
Now, look back with no regrets! We all forgive you! God forgives you! You will be born again soon and begin a new life safe in the fold of Christ. What the Lord has for you will be more, better, and greater than you ever imagined!! Be patient with yourself and trust in Him. Love your Brother in Christ. Michael
You are living proof that some of the greatest testimonies of Christ that the world has ever heard.... are yet to come......they are going to come from future converts like you, David. I could listen to your testimony for hours and never get tired of it.
Welcome to the faith brother. You don’t have to ask the members for forgiveness. We love you and hope your journey in the gospel will bring eternal peace and happiness.
Wonderful❤️ David & Michael, you're an inspiration to so many👍
Amazing, wonderful stories brethren, sure pure testimonies of the true loving living Lord, love ❤️ and prayers
So pure in heart! David Alexander , thank you! My husband and I are being fed by the strength of your testimony! God bless you
There’s a beautiful peace when you find the truth.
I think out of all the videos you've done (and I've watched every single one) these more recent videos where you have honest and heartfelt conversations with good sincere people who have questions about our faith, are definitely, by far and away, the most spiritual and uplifting videos you have ever done. I hope more people who are struggling will reach out to you and as you help them, you strengthen all of our testimonies too! I've probably heard your testimony about a hundred times now, but there was something about when you shared your testimony at the end that had such a power and emotion that it literally gave me chills. I can tell as each day and each week goes by that your testimony is growing and growing to the point where it is unshakable! And I think the world needs to hear and witness that power, from our Father, that you help us see and feel. Great job, and I can't wait for more of these!
Thanks so much, God bless you both on this spiritual journey. You have brightened my day. 💕🙏🏻🙏🏻
Look at you, you wonderful brother! You came out of the baptismal font riding a BULLDOZER with a full chest of tools in one hand and the sword of truth and righteousness in the other hand! We all love you David! What a blessing to your Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ! May God bless and protect you! 😊🙏🙏🙏
I love this description of David. The mental picture is so vivid.
On my mission I had a missionary exchange with my zone leader one day. He was a happy, fun person to be around. We stopped to talk to a man in his driveway, and the man said, "Oh, I've heard all about you Mormons." To which my zone leader asked, "Well, who did you hear it from? Because if you didn't hear it from the horse's mouth, you heard it from the other end!" 😀
Love it!
Perfect
As a convert myself, it gives me great pleasure to hear your experiences! I
So wonderful to share in the joy of the newly converted! Thank you David for following thru with inspiration from our LORD to speak the truth in love and open up a platform and invite others to do so (speak the truth in love & bear testimony). I am working up my nerve and looking for a good time to share my testimony...when I do so, it might include a bit of my lifelong experience as a member of the church & the ups & downs my childhood family went thru (resulting in all my childhood family leaving the church). I was not active for 8 years and when I returned (after 2 failed marriages etc. etc.) I made a commitment & promise to myself to always remember that...the gospel was not about the association or the sociality with the ...as you so rightly state...flawed and imperfect members, dah! The church is like a hospital...we're all SICK, BUT we take turn being doctors, nurses, custodians etc. so we can watch over & care for one another to stay in the boat...STAY ON THE COVENANT PATH!!! As I said, I LOVE sharing in the joy of new converts BUT please continue to make time for your studies because, to be sure...someday, sometime, somehow...you COULD be offended by us so imperfect members. Our foundation has to be personal with the LORD. I'm sure you realize this and it IS so wonderful to have someone recognize the community of "saints" we TRY to be. I am so grateful I made that promise to myself and keep my focus on the truthfulness of the gospel and my PERSONAL relationship with Jesus Christ. God bless your journey and what a fun, beautiful inspiration you and your "guests" are. PRAISE GOD for the work you're doing & the inspiration you provide for us ALL to RISE UP AND BE BETTER WARRIORS IN HIS SPECIAL FORCES FOR GOOD!
Bravo! What a beautiful and profound comment. I am blessed by reading it.
Thank you Crystal~ @@crystalayers2933
Thank you for your testimony David and Michael thank you for the wonderful prayer!!❤❤❤
Wow this is amazing, David. You are really a finely tuned instrument in the hands of God and you are reaching so many interesting people. Thank you for your good efforts!
Thank you for softening your heart Michael and sharing your story. That hope youre feeling for the future is real! Our prophets (living and in record of scriptures) teach us to move forward with a hope in Christ. He is coming soon and we truly are living in the “latter-days” and it’s cool to hear stories like yours and David’s and Steven’s… To me, your stories testify to part of the earths preparation for Christ’s return. Heavenly Father really knows you and loves you - His children! He has been helping soften my heart and teaching me in recent years too.
Keep it up, the future is more beautiful than we can imagine as we move into a new era. God bless, much aloha.
Love, Love, Love Michael so kind, sweet and sincere! True Love of God! Great testimony and he doesn't need to repent to anyone - That is between him and his God are Heavenly Father!
Compliments to you David ...I can see your best efforts at listening and letting him speak: bravo! Great interviewing mode.
Thanks for the encouragement. Its a learning experience. As you know if you have followed my videos for the last 4 months...mostly, its just me. And my heart is so full! So its a new thing...to keep my mouth shut a bit...and listen. But I am determined to learn to both pour my heart out..in personal videos...and also..when on video with others...to learn to be "quick to hear and slow to speak". Pray for me! Much love, David
@@davidmalvinalexanderYou're doing great, we know it's not Malicious...we can all be better about the small things, it's good that you're so willing to share your light and you've encouraged others to do the same
There is no need to apologize. You have a wonderful caring spirit about you. Don’t quench the spirit. Your child like faith and zeal are something we all should emulate. Blessings to both of you. The Lord our Savior Jesus Christ is gathering His sheep. How glorious is that!!
@@davidmalvinalexanderBr Alexander, you are awesome. Thank you for your lionheart. We all pray for you. All the time. Much love to you in Christ.
@@davidmalvinalexanderYou have been honed David. You are the perfect teacher needed here
Doctrine and Covenants 123:12-13. “There are many … who are only kept from the truth because they know not where to find it” The Prophet Joseph Smith identified false religious “creeds,” or beliefs, as a source of the oppression against Church members (D&C 123:7). Thank you so much BOTH of you. Thank you, thank you. The Church is true and I have joy in my testimony. I now KNOW not just have faith. I have seen and heard things from the other side of the veil. My joy is full because of people like you!!
This took me twice as long to get through because I had to pause to go and find the documentary about Arthur Kane. Wow! I am really touched by so much about the conversation of David and Michael here, and then also the story presented by Greg Whiteley about the New York Dolls bass guitarist Arthur Kane who followed Christ and served Him as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am still absorbing all of it! I hope that Michael continues to seek Peace in the sure place he will find it, and by following The One who is the Prince of Peace.
Much love to you both, as your friend and sister in Christ
Marie (~plaid)
As a former CounterCulture person...that Arthur Kane Documentary....is wow. I was so glad to find out about that.
I sent the link to it out to the Subscribers...glad to see you comment on it, Marie!
@@davidmalvinalexander And this is a strange alignment to it all, as well: "50 years ago today (7/27/73), the self-titled debut by the New York Dolls is released via Mercury Records" (from Glide Magazine). I can't help but to think of Arthur, and his touching prayer about those other band members who preceded him and wonder he isn't so thrilled to be able to share more of his testimony with his friends there -- while also continuing to influence many of us here for good!
I remember watching that documentary many years ago. It impressed me how God stretches His arm out to each of us still, no matter how far or for how long, we've moved away from Him.
Michael! I pray that you get the answers you are seeking. Looking forward to hearing from you more. ❤
Thank you David and Michael for your wonderful testimony.
Your apology is so sincere and it touched me. But i guess those missionaries doesnt mind. We are taught in the mission (preach my gospel) that "no effort is wasted."
They just planted the seed of the word of God in you that time. Now it is growing!
I am so inspired of David and his channel.
I am a saint from the Philippines and i was born into the covenant. Always grateful that my Father in Heaven placed me on earth having the gospel in my family here in the Philippines. I wanted to start a channel like what David is doing maybe in my language to share my testimony the the filipino saints and people interested in the gospel.
God speed David!!!
Do it!
Brother David, I love your podcast. Not only are you dispelling rumours and prejudice that exist outside the church, you are also rekindling and reinforcing faith inside the church, including mine. Thank you for everything.
David , I know absolutely that all these brethren (that includes) sisters of course . Are all exceedingly happy to have you with us all on the covenant path .
Amazing Testimony to both of you David and Michael! 🙏 🙏 🙏 Very Insightful and Inspiring!!!
Jesus Christ and His Atonement are INFINITE!!! Not many of us really grasp all the implications of this simple truth.
His power encompasses all things, all people, all times, all places, all sins, all pains, all sicknesses, all relationships... everything!
You can't sink beyond His reach. There is no ailment He can't heal. There is no broken relationship He can't repair. There is no challenge He can't help you with.
Oh, Michael. We are so happy you did this video with David. The Latter Day Saints are such forgiving people. We and others will have our hearts touched by your humility and sincerity. We try not to take things too personally because we know that Satan is working on all of us. Satan can be persuasive. Good people like you and David can be led away or led astray by the persecutors and accusers of the true restored Church and restored doctrine. Even Jesus, himself, faced persecution while setting up His own Church on the Earth. Satan worked hard on religious and non-religious people back then. Probably cuz he knew who Jesus was and was trying to stop His Earthly mission or thwart it. Well, Satan is very aware that his time is running out. He wants to bring down & destroy individuals, families, relationships, communities, and nations. Satan is VERY powerful, but Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are even MORE powerful. The most valiant of God's children have been saved for these Latter Days. You two have been prepared for this time. Your realization. Your stories. Your testimonies will help SO many people. Christ's secret weapons are people like you guys. Do you realize how many people you can wake up that have been part of the deception perception crowd? Or even people that might be part of the clueless crowd? EVERY soul is precious to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Your misery may have a purpose. To stop or save others from going down similar dark or difficult paths. To wake others up. To help save others from dying of spiritual thirst & spiritual hunger. I am a convert. I went to many Churches growing up trying to find what I have with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and nothing coming even close to it.
Religious people are not the same as conversion to christ even if you go to church
@@jabulani22shepo61 I am not sure what you mean by that comment or how it applies to my comment. I can't tell if you are mad, misunderstanding, or just throwing out a thought randomly. Please let me know. 🙂
Words are inadequate to express what I feel. Thank you!
This interview made my tears come . It reminds me of what David A Bednar an apostle of Jesus Christ recently says in his visit to the philippines. How it started out so small and now more temples are going to go up there and the people have grown so much in numbers and their testimonies . Then he says this is more GREAT THAN THE PARTING OF THE RED SEA. Yes we are seeing miracles .they happen . I hope I can make it to the testimony picnic. One of them . May God bless all Israel and may we find them all .
Truth never change, it's remain true whether men accepted or not. The Book of Mormon is the word of God, I love it as I love the Bible. The books Is a living tangible evidence that God lives, because dead can't speak anymore, but He continually speaking in love.
I knew it before my eyes saw it.
Arthur Kane .. Amazing documentary. What a wonderful gift he received before he passed. And the show of respect he was given by his fellow musicians. Worth watching. Thankyou both for mentioning him.
I loved hearing your stories of finding the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I hope you feel the Savior’s love and know your are cared for by the members where you are. Just please know that members of the church are just as human and faulty as anyone else, but the Gospel is true, correct, and right. Heavenly Father is working with what he has here on earth, so please don’t judge the true Gospel by us very human and faulty people that are trying to be like the Savior but are not perfect. I am so happy for the both of you. I love seeing people happy and finally feeling loved and whole and finally finding what they have been missing. I promise you with all of my heart, that the more you come closer to our Savior and living the correct principles of the Gospel you will continue to find more peace and happiness. The Bible, the Book of Mormon, going to church and learning and helping each other’s testimonies, doing service, loving our neighbors, and going to the temple to help our ancestors all point to the Savior and His love and having a sincere relationship with him. Nothing on this earth will do more to grow that true joy and peace. Like I said, I am so happy for the both of you.
I sit and listen to you two. And infront of me I see two Paul's. With so much knowledge and extreme desire to know and do the truth. As Saul before he became Paul. Who other jews considered traitors. You both together and strengthen each other.
I have been a member just shy of 50 years. I live in Iowa members are few and far apart. And since the beginning have had to deal with anti mormon rhetoric,ovies, booklets....
Join your growth knowledge and testimony. What a humongous force for good
Testimony of two disciples all things are proven
Love your testimonies.
Thank you Michael for having a very public conversation about your spiritual journey. Praying for you to feel the Spirit and gain a testimony of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ❤
This is amazing, I loved listening this conversation! Michael, I loved hearing your thoughts on reading the Book of Mormon, and how they changed. Keep reading and praying for the spirit to come in to your heart!
Thank you for your testimony. That was refreshing and much needed today. By the way your knowledge of the scriptures is great. You are a good example.
I love you guys and your testimony. I was also drawn to the LDS faith. For me, it was like I was plugging in a lamp into different power sources, but never filling the dark empty void within me with light until one day I plugged it into the correct source of power and true authority. Confirmation from the Holy Spirit was powerful and truly comforting when I prayed with a broken heart and contrite spirit when asking if this is the true church on the earth… the answer I got was a loving and powerful, overwhelming yes!
Wow, the prayer at the end was the best part of the whole experience/discussion! May the Lord bless both of you on your journey along the covenant path back to our Savior's loving arms.
Wonderful conversation!
Your humility is inspiring!💕☀️
I love how Michael said he is writing down while reading the Book of Mormon how the Spirit is speaking to him.
The Book of Mormon changes me.
It makes me desire to forgive, to repent, to desire being more kind, more patient, slower to anger. It feels me with hope, faith and peace. It helps me see others a little more through Heaven’s eyes. And to desire to help those in need.
It makes me desire to seek Christ and to seek His help in becoming more like Him.
No wonder satan attacks it non-stop. The Book of Mormon has such a powerful influence for good. ☀️
(My husband read The Book of Mormon to prove it wrong to some members he knew and loved while attending West Point (USMA) “University”. He ended up converting, and we met and married a year later.)
Am remembering on my mission to Scotland and Northern Ireland being invited back by appointment under pretense as Michael describes.
David, whenever I hear your voice, a feel a shock of joy running through my body. Truly
Michael, much love to you in your journey! Thank you for sharing with us.
I am addicted to your podcast! I am a lifetime faithful Latter-Day Saint, and I can see your place in this work. I like your songs of faith, but you will fall in love with the Primary songs like “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus”, “If the Savior Stood Beside Me”, “The Miracle”, etc.!
As we come nearer to His second coming, I think much of the future growth of the restored church will take off by the hands of our bold and converted evangelical brothers and sisters. They’re elect and voracious for Christ’s sake, but just blinded by a Pharisaical fog. And they above all should know by the patterns in the Bible that there would be this kind of stumbling block! If we fear not and are humble, we discern righteously.
I bear witness to the truth of your comment. Exactly right. Pray for them...and then...let your light shine and speak the truth to them in love...and let it stand on its own!
Beautiful David and Michael, thank you my heart and soul are full.
The time here is now 6am. How nice to begin a new day with Brother David Again.
Michael and David, Thank you for your efforts in self reflection and to try to understand all that truth is. I was fortunate enough to join the church when i was 22. I have been living with the accusations from evangelicals ever since, I am now 59. The words of the Savior to those who crucified him, asking Heavenly father to forgive them for they know not what they do... has been a strength for me over the years. It brings me tremendous joy to be a witness to your journey with the book of Mormon. When Christ came to earth the religious leaders of the day did not expect the Messiah to come as He did. History repeats its self... in preparation for the Second Coming, once again it is happening not as the religious leaders of today expect. Be patient with yourselves and continue to study the scriptures. You will be in my prayers. Your examples are and will continue to touch others who are also just beginning to have the courage to learn about the marvelous work that our Savior Jesus Christ is doing. His work is not finished. Every knee shall bow and confessed that He is the Christ. So stay strong, God bless.
That was. Awesome ❤. Thank you so much David and Michael- for sharing your hearts, your griefs, your sincerity to find the true covenant path. There IS joy in the morning. And beauty for ashes. I testify of that as I’ve seen it happen again and again as I apply the atonement of Jesus Christ to my life and all it’s twists and turns. There is peace in having a sure foundation of prophets and apostles. And there is a lot of growth and development that comes in caring for each other on this path. I have done it through storm and sunshine and the church and gospel of Christ has been my light . The plan of salvation is real and possible for everyone to benefit from if they so chose. I hope you do!
Michael we need you in the fight!! Welcome brother!!! And thank you David!!
Love this video! Very interesting you can read the BofM and find in it what you are looking for. So glad you are able to see the word of God in it Michael! Rooting for you and David and all the world to receive Christ and his everlasting gospel!!
Hey Michael. I’m always stunned when glorious beings like you hear and recognise the spirit and are able to accept the fullness of the gospel. You have always obviously longed to love and serve God - now you can receive the fullness of his power and will truly be a mighty warrior for Christ. I was wanting to hear so much more about your experience …please, please tell us more.
David, you are incomparable! Your ability to express what you have learned, and the richness you now bring to all of us is ASTOUNDING. You are a seer, and a man prepared for this hour to help us.
Listening to both of you is a privilege and a blessing and strengthens my soul. Thank you
David, one day you are going to be able to meet Lehi and Nephi, thank them for writing down their dreams and discuss it in depth with them 😀
Michael, love your humility. We forgive you, we love you. We are so excited for the joy, peace and blessings God has for you as you partake of His ordinances and stay on His covenant path. The key is, the Holy Ghost will testify of the truth in every fiber in your body. Then Act on the truth with faith . Ask the missionaries how to receive that witness and recognize how you know it's the Holy Ghost. Jesus Christ is our Savior and the head of His Church. God is literally our Father and we are made in his image. Jesus Christ restored his Church through the Prophet Joseph Smith. The Book of Mormon is a second witness of Jesus Christ. Best wishes and God bless Michael.
Thank you for your testimony....hope others who are looking for the truth will come across your testimony and be inspired by God to soften their heart and follow God's plan...to follow the covenant path.God bless.
These episodes just keep getting better & better! I loved the interchange between Michael & David! Different stories but so much in common. It's so great experiencing David's unrestrained joy at having found the Lord's Church on earth. I loved hearing him exclaim how impossible it was for a 14-year old farm boy to make up something so majestic as Lehi's Dream in the Book of Mormon! I sincerely wish Michael all the best in his life, and hope he doesn't wait too long to get on The Covenant Path.
Thank you Michael, you have a beautiful seeking heart and will be blessed. The gospel has been restored and has brought me so much joy my whole life! Welcome!
Welcome, Michael. We are rejoicing along with you 😊