Trials
Can life’s greatest challenges become our greatest teachers?
Every journey includes unexpected hardships. Discover stories of resilience, faith, courage, and hope from people who have found strength through adversity.
If You Have Just 15 Minutes…
Explore These Favorites
Be Strong and of a Good Courage
VIDEO 6:36 / English
Once missionaries introduced her to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigit’s faith grew and strengthened to enable her to endure the great challenges of life with a remarkably positive outlook.
The Parable of the Tree
VIDEO 7:52 / English
So often in life we may complain about how tough things are. “We didn’t sign up for this,” we might say. But it is those times of struggle that try our souls and refine us into something far greater than we ever could experience without them.
So You Think I Joined a Cult?
VIDEO 7:08 / English
Even though he carefully investigated The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for five long years before joining it, Mike was still accused of being brainwashed and joining a cult. And he’s not alone.
Other Top Picks
Harvest Law
VIDEO 10:25 / English
The breakup of her marriage and family, the heartache of suicidal children, and the sorrow of a life turned upside down.
Sarah has experienced digitoxin at a very hurtful and personal way.
Trials Help Us Grow
VIDEO 7:09 / English
Crystal’s younger brother passed away at age 35, breaking her heart. Just four months later, her father also passed away. The weight of those losses left her stunned and grieving for a long time.
Surrendering My Will to The Lord
VIDEO 7:04 / English
Nikki was born with a believing heart, which was put to the test when she was diagnosed with Acute Myelogeous Leukemia. That’s when she had to dig deep into her faith in Jesus Christ and give her will over to His.
Continue the Journey
Every faith journey has the power to bless others. If you’d like to stay connected, preserve your own story, or help this work continue, we’d love to have you join us.
Come along with us.
Become part of the story.
Help make more stories possible.
Explore All Related
Hope for a Better Life
VIDEO 10:33 / English Not everyone considers life a great gift. To some it can be a burden or even a curse. So when Melodie's planned suicide was interrupted by a caring young woman from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she became frustrated and...
The Price of Discipleship
VIDEO 7:04 / English When Leila found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1954, the missionaries answered all her questions. She wanted to be baptized, but her husband flew into a rage, daily attacking the Church and Leila as well. He burned her copy of...
Christ Will Bring You Home
VIDEO 7:03 / Hindi As a Hindu, Shubham asked his idols if he would succeed in coming to Canada to study. "I looked up and felt this numbness or emptiness in my heart," he says. "I didn't understand what to do and was just stranded." After coming to Canada, Shubham...
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. It took some time before he learned deep in his soul that his decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of...
Jesus Set Me Free
VIDEO 6:29 / English At fourteen, Kyle left the restricting religion of his childhood to live as he chose, thinking he would feel more free. But after acquiring some unhealthy addictions, he married and started his family. That’s when Kyle’s early roots began calling...
It Was Payback Time
VIDEO 6:17 / English During a very risky pregnancy, Luann poured out her soul to God, promising that she would do anything he asked if He would spare her unborn daughter. Her little girl was born perfectly and she thanked Heavenly Father for His blessing. Two years...