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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My Two Burning Questions

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My Relentless Teacher

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My Testimony Grew Gradually

My Testimony Grew Gradually

VIDEO 5:26 / English Shaylee is one of those people who just knew the Gospel was true from the beginning. She didn't need a grand revelation. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shaylee grew into her faith naturally. And even through great...

Continuing the Faith

Continuing the Faith

VIDEO 6:07 / Spanish Although Ana was born with a severe hearing loss, she has learned to listen differently when the Holy Spirit speaks to her. Being raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ana was taught the Gospel by her faithful parents. Now...

I Was My Family’s Tipping Point

I Was My Family’s Tipping Point

VIDEO 6:04 / Spanish One person can change the world. Edgardo was born in a family who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in name only. They never attended Church, and he became confused. As he learned the truths of the Restored Gospel for...