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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Steady Saint

Steady Saint

VIDEO 2:55 / English In 1952 Beatrice gave the missionaries a hard time before joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But once she and her husband joined, they were all-in. Today at nearly 96, Beatrice is alone, but fills her days serving in the...

Like A Heat Lamp

Like A Heat Lamp

VIDEO 5:58 / English The world was Kevin's oyster once he turned 18. Now he could do anything he wanted, and he did most of them. But his attempt at religion as a child proved disappointing and he learned that alcohol wasn't the answer as an adult. Then he met...

Forever Changed

Forever Changed

VIDEO 6:55 / Finnish Juho was born into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his native Finland. Although he was baptized at 8 years old, like everyone, he needed to gain his own testimony of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. He realized later that he...

The Newlyweds

The Newlyweds

VIDEO 6:47 / English Eric had been happily married for sixty five years when his wife passed away. But his life wasn't over. After a period of grieving, he learned that their friend and church member Ruth had also become single. So, at their very senior age, they...

Key to Happiness

Key to Happiness

VIDEO 7:49 / Spanish Contrary to what the world suggests, the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ holds the keys to happiness and peace, even in our troubled and angry world. In spite of the challenges of life, Ana and William have discovered these keys and use them every...

Pure Joy

Pure Joy

VIDEO 6:05 / Spanish The missionaries challenged Silvia to read and pray about the Book of Mormon, which she did, and felt an overwhelming confirmation that the Church was true. But her father was not at all pleased. He threatened to punish her if she was baptized....