Developing Faith
What is faith, and can it really change the course of a person’s life?
Faith has inspired ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Explore stories, teachings, and experiences that examine what faith is, how it grows, and why it continues to matter.
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I Swear This to Be True
VIDEO 6:15
Bob was drunk again, or perhaps more accurately, still. Coming from a broken home along the Jersey shore, Bob had wrecked his life. But that began to change when he “reached to a higher power” as his AA sponsor suggested, and found God.
My Infallible Conviction
VIDEO 6:21 / English
Migrating from one religion to another often leaves skid marks on the soul. It was no different for Gabriel while living in India. But once that testimony was anchored, it became infallible.
Plant the Seed of Faith
VIDEO 8:12 / Mandarin Chinese
Eight years before Feifei Chen joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a seed was planted in her heart back in China that she was unaware of. After leaving China for Canada, Chen was prepared to receive the Gospel and join the Church.
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I Believe It with All My Heart
VIDEO 6:54 / English
Jeffrey grew up without religion, thinking that truth was something subjective, based on culture and changing trends. But after experiencing the consequences of his bad choices, he began to think differently, and wonder if he should get religion.
Sri Lanka Pioneers
VIDEO 5:42 / Sinhala
In Sri Lanka, Christianity ranks 4th in the nation behind Buddhism (70%), Hinduism (13%) and Islam (10%) with just 7% of the population claiming Christ as their Savior. So, for Saliya and Shamalie, the odds were stacked against them.
No Goats Required
VIDEO 13:00 / Ikwerre
In Nigeria, many churches ask their members for all kinds of contributions so the pastor or bishop can pray for them. But Mercy learned otherwise when she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“The only thing you need to pray is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.”
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VIDEO 7:22 / English It's not the peaceful, trouble-free days that build faith, but quite the opposite. Through her trials, Hannah has discovered that challenging days can provide the nourishment needed to grow a strong and resilient faith.Trials Build Faith Guest:...
Faith to Marry!
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The Move That Changed Everything
VIDEO 7:09 / Kiribati Arieta grew up on tiny Kanton Island in Kiribati, where only seven families lived. Life at home was difficult, especially because of her father. But everything began to change when the family moved to Christmas Island and was introduced to The...
Loving Autumn Faith
VIDEO 10:56 / English April and Caz faced a life challenge few ever experience—the loss of their second daughter at birth. Although they were firm in their faith, they had to dig deep to find the courage to carry on. Through it all, April especially saw miracles that...
The Straight and Narrow
VIDEO 6:21 / English Susan spent an adventurous summer serving as a cook on a sailboat, far from the spiritual roots of her childhood. What she discovered was how the habits she had developed earlier in life sustained her in a religiously hostile environment.The...
My Heart is Full of Gratitude
VIDEO 6:31 / Tongan Life in Tonga was full of challenges, especially when Hingano attended a trade school where her faith was tried. That's when she discovered what she really wanted in life. Today, as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...