It broke my heart when she said that her father disowned her and people were rude to her when she moved to Utah. I am so glad that she has such a powerful testimony to fight through the adversity. Also a reminder to love your kids in spite of the choices they sometimes may make, and also not to be judging people by their outward appearance, but to seek to get to know the real them. What a beautiful talk and a powerful testimony.

@matthewmitchell68

10 ай бұрын

Imagine when that happens to people who leave the LDS church!

@rcckf

9 ай бұрын

She, at a different event, said the man who said that in Cafe Rio actually helped her find housing and work.

@roseslipper8305

9 ай бұрын

I just watched your video. I am so greatful you had the guts to make this video + speak out. You let God prevail in your life, that's what it is like in our own individual journeys of growth...keep it up Sister Al Carrawa, learn, live, teach. We all need to incorprate More Kindness for all, more love .... its a step by step progress, not one of us is perfect!

@roseslipper8305

9 ай бұрын

I agree

@Happiness-ui5oh

9 ай бұрын

There is difficult situations everyone has to handle. Mine was similar, but it was my girlfriend that I wanted to marry said it was for me get baptized or we don’t continue together. Then 20 years later after living the full LDS life- she read the truth of LDS/Mormon history and then told me she wasn’t believing or going to church any longer. A shift in life again, but we get through the trials thankfully 😊

Dear Al, because you were obedient to the revelation you received from God to move to Utah, this video was recorded and many souls, like mine, were touched today. I was in tears the whole time. You spoke from your HEART. Muchas GRACIAS! Saludos desde la Ciudad de México. Sigue brillando Al!

@Mr.Kerr-cade

10 ай бұрын

Amen

@wandaowens4722

10 ай бұрын

23:13

@KLECKFILESdotCOM4TrueJesus

10 ай бұрын

This religion doesn't know Jesus.

@nancynielsen8087

10 ай бұрын

What do you know about Christ Tristan! It looks like she is coming closer to Christ by praying. I guess it’s your turn to teach what you know. I think coming to Christ is a group effort. She mentioned how hard it was to join The Church of Jesus Christ of …. I’m waiting to hear your journey to Christ. She has convinced me she found something that made her feel good. She mentioned not one of her friends stayed on her journey to Christ and her family even left on her journey to Christ. She truly is searching. Teach! Share! Your wisdom! Show your beliefs! Coming to Christ is a team effort.

@KLECKFILESdotCOM4TrueJesus

10 ай бұрын

@@nancynielsen8087 The Church teaches the Trinity. Religious people are being taught a different Jesus. Jesus is God the Father in the flesh. Our DAD from heaven actually placed himself into this system to buy us back and pay for our sins though the vessel of Jesus Christ!

Thank you Al for sharing your story. I'm a convert of 44 years now, joining a month shy of my 20th birthday.

Very powerful testimony I was baptized last month and my journey has been crazy aswell. Thank you for sharing.

I'm unfamiliar with this channel, so I was avoiding this video a bit, but it kept popping up in my recommendations, probably the 4th or 5th time I've seen it, and I decided to watch it. It definitely resonated with me, thank you for sharing a slice of your life and faith. 🙏

One of the BEST talks I have ever heard!!!

@Mr.Kerr-cade

10 ай бұрын

Amen

@tamaraborder6312

10 ай бұрын

Yes, the Best Talk !!!!!!

This is wonderful, I converted to the church too (an ex-hippie), I know the struggles but look how strong you are and who you are influencing. Way to go Al!!

Ali, I am a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints. I am a 77 year old woman and I am experiencing in my life what you experienced in your life as a 21 year old woman not the baptism or awareness of the Holy Ghost but wondering, where that is I needed your talk today and I hope with all my life now I hope with all my heart that I can use your words and they can help me to go forward. I feel like the old me is dead, and I’ve never yet met this person that I am today. I hope she grows into something because today she is nothing, love you thank you for your beautiful life and for always always sharing it the world loves you. I love you.❤❤

@adeleforsgren8392

10 ай бұрын

Oh, goodness! I’m so sorry that you feel like you’re nothing! I don’t know who you are, but you are very important to our heavenly father and our Savior. Jesus Christ wants you to feel loved. So I’m sending some love your way and hugs and prayers!♥️🙏♥️

@julieadams930

10 ай бұрын

I’m

@Laurentdu59

10 ай бұрын

Your humility is leaving plenty of room for a flooding of God's love into your soul. Many apostles have testified that Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and other divine beings (Heavenly Mother, etc.) know each and every one of us by name. Elder Uchtdorf, October 2011, "You matter to Him", Sister Elaine Dalton, April 2005, "He knows You by name", just from a quick search. I will read these talks. Sending you a blessing, Julie, ❤ 🙏

@williamcampbell-on5eh

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your testimony. You are a great, wonderful, beautiful lady. You are also a great example for all of us who have been members most of our lives. Your friend Bill.

@jerryroxas2687

9 ай бұрын

Then you are not in the right church, show me is the bible verse about the name of your church. After all Jesus built his own church.

I wish there was a 'love' button rather than just a 'like' button. This is so good - and I relate to so much of it. I've been in the fires, and I am still here - and for the same reasons she is. I really loved this.

@LiveHappy76

10 ай бұрын

Just sent a prayer your way, Lewis. There are so many paths and ways life goes and that God works with us. Know that you are loved, that God is good all the time, and that this life is an incredible time of testing what's truly in our hearts and opportunity to grow. What part of the world are you in? Glad you made a comment so I could pray for you. You can do this, any kind of this, when you lean on the Lord. Take care!

@Mr.Kerr-cade

10 ай бұрын

Amen

@lewis000010

10 ай бұрын

@@LiveHappy76 - It so happens that I was in NY as well, and the Lord sent me to Utah. My arrival here was not the same as her's though. I don't have tattoos as a sign of a past life, so I didn't have the same experience. On many other points I understand her experience. Thank you for the prayers. I am trying in all things, in all ways, to be faithful to the Christ who has redeemed me!

I have been pleading for a way to help my son who is in the very spot of GOD WHERE ARE YOU?😭😭 I was divinely guided to this talk for him. Thank you so much for your life, your example, your sacrifices, and your willingness to share your life and THIS message to touch his heart and life. To know he’s not the only one.

@user-ld8ss5mx8n

10 ай бұрын

I feel your pain, I was like that from my teens until a few years ago I'm 38. Have faith that God will bless your son with wisdom so he will see his Holy hand throughout his life. That he may see Gods timing and that he sees and understands Gods plan for him.

Critics may defame but what an inspiration and an example Al is of faithful and resilience . Hold onto your testimony because the casual world will try to strip it away.

@kennabruno7465

10 ай бұрын

If they are deceiving her, they are no followers of Christ.

@jenniferflower9265

10 ай бұрын

Anything built o. A good foundation can't be striped away because truth will always stand.

@getharryonsax

10 ай бұрын

What an elitist statement. The “casual world” generally doesn’t care about hurting lds testimonies. It’s just when lds people start to research outside of church talks and manuals that they start to fall away

@franpost1110

9 ай бұрын

Praise God

@ThirdBrainLives

9 ай бұрын

Until you learn that Joseph Smith was having sex with 14 year old girls and he didn't translate the Book of Mormon.

You're message was so inspiring. I'm very happy I found this video today. Truly heaven sent.

💖💖💖💖I hope everyone hears this💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

I love this young woman. A great story and wonderful lesson. She is so resilient and positive.

This is what a living, spirit-filled life looks like. How strong she is to have survived so many attempts to destroy her FAITH. God was preparing her. Once you've truly felt the power of the Spirit in your life, it's hard to deny. The Gospel of Christ is ALIVE. Stay strong, everyone.

One of the best church-related talks I have heard in a long long time. This lady needs to present this at general conference. She's inspirational, funny, even just watching it here you can feel what she saying. That is a rare.

Bless you, Al. This was a great message today and I loved it. Thank you for doing the hard things so that God could try and teach many a lesson using you as an example of great faith. Bless you.

I have heard thousands of testimonies. None that I have ever heard are greater than Al's testimony.

I have'nt heard a spirit filled talk like this in a very long time. Thanks Al!

Isn't it amazing how our Heavenly Father really does hear and answer our prayers. I know you mentioned how much you wanted to be a missionary and how it was everything to you. I guess it just came a little later then expected because you are an amazing missionary Al Carraway. You are reaching so many , and making such a wonderful difference, sharing such a strong testimony, and your real life challenges and trials. I'm sure that you have ticked off the adversary big time with your amazing testimony and courage to speak from your heart. Thank you!

@roseslipper8305

9 ай бұрын

Amen, she touched my life so much. I wish l had the courage when l was her age, but lm not an elegant speaker...

@FlightParamedicRN

9 ай бұрын

Oh how we need more speakers like Al in our meetings! The vibrancy if her delivery makes her message all the sweeter.

Thank you for sharing your story. It brought me to tears being ostracized. The adversary knows how to discourage and cut us down. Jesus Christ also knows us and will walk beside us every step of the way, and sometimes carries us on his shoulders . You have a beautiful countenance and I know your testimony will bring other "sheep" that feel like they don't belong. You are an inspiration!

What a powerful message!

“The Field is white and ready to reap.” …Thank you Al for following the spirit. I am also a convert at the age of 19, and that was 26 years ago. And it’s the very best decision I have made, by far! It’s made all the difference in my life!!☺️🙏

Fantastic speech! Thank you❤

I did not expect to make it past the first 5 minutes of this vodeo, but I could not stop watching. I have heard some incredible testimonies, and this one Al's one, caused me to go through my mind to try and determine if their was a better one than Al's one. You made me remember the greatest of testamonies I have ever heard, and yours, Al was equal to the greatest. Thank you so much.

“Refuse to let some pathetic attempt from the adversary dim that”💛✨

The power of the Book of Mormon and the spirit of Jesus Christ is so real and your testimony is fantastic. My wife has more tattoos and dread locks than anyone and she is such a blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing your sprit.

Some of the most wonderful people on earth belong to the LDS church. Some of the most judgemental, and horrible people belong to the same church...to navigate... Just follow and trust in the Savior...that's what I got from this message...

Thank you Al❤ for youre testimony , i felt the spirir 🙏 Watching from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤ keep shining ✨️

Superb talk from the heart! Thank you Al for sharing your bitter sweet journey into joining The True Church of Jesus Christ. The Lord is most def using you as an instrument in bringing Many souls unto Himself. God bless you my dear sister... You are an Amazing example of a Faithful LDS 💯🙏

@carolynclaremboux463

10 ай бұрын

❤🙏🤩

@luismolleda9170

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful to listen to Al’s testimony and spirit. Thanks

I hope your father has softened his heart.

I don't know what to say,I love u ❤ and your testimony is woow u reminds me of myself when I started to join the church,Jesus is real ,love Al u raly inspirid me ❤

An inspirational talk from a remarkable person. Thanks, Ensign College, for sharing this faith-building video.

I have missed hearing you Al! This was such a treat.

Oh my goodness! I feel blessed that I stumbled into this beautiful and powerful testimony. Her vulnerability is stunning. This was a perfect and inspirational way to start my day. You are beautiful Al Carraway❤

@MilicaHaynes

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Al for your out of heart testimony. I am more than 60 years your senior, and only can add that challenges in our lives NEVER stop. Fortunately, if we have the Holy Ghost next to us to advise us at all times, we will stay on the path of salvation.

My Mom said the same to me😢 I don't want you to be my son anymore...broke my heart but I have to choose Jesus..and I choose my lord. Thanks for sharing your testimony.

Wonderful message. You are an inspiration! Thank you❤

Thank you Al… for your shining example in this broken world… and for your testimony of what you know to be truth!❤❤❤

I absolutely loved this talk! I was sobbing like a baby. I have felt her pain being divorced and feeling different, alone. I am glad I went through it so that I no longer will I let those who look, or feel alone go unnoticed or feel unloved. Thanks for your passion and love you shared.

Awesome Talk and Testimony.. Would love to know how everything went for you in Utah.. I hope you welcomed and loved in the church … your sister in Christ

If everyone bore testimony like Al think of how the world would change! Thank you Al you have made a huge difference.

Thank you for your faith-filled speech. The Spirit testified of your words and the doctrine you spoke of. You are a wonderful/faithful daughter of God. I pray your father begins to see how much this faith has helped you be an even better daughter and friend and example of Jesus Christ. I'm sure he loves you. And I can understand how scary it was for him to have you join the church. God bless you.

You are so vibrant and adorable, I hope you are still alive and in love with Jesus Christ and His Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I hope all those who were so judgemental and unkind to you all those years ago are still alive. Hope they see your true life message, that they squirm to think ther ignorance towards another person caused so much anguish and pain, I hope they feel regret and would send you apologies. You were preciously beautiful then and even more so now. Tis true, You cant always judge a book by it's cover. 🦉 Be wise 🦉

Thank you, I really needed this💓✨🕊️

Thank you, Al, for your talk!

This is one of the most powerful talks I have heard in a really long time and I felt the spirit testify so strongly to me that what she was saying was true! Thank you Al for your powerful testimony of God and Christ and thank you for teaching about faith and courage and how faith in Christ leads to things we are incapable of imagining, but things that will truly bless our lives! God is good!

Beautiful Sister awesome story

Elder Carraway was a very influential missionary in my family's life, and he went on to meet and marry Al! Much blessings to the Carraway family! :-)

@AgeOfBonnets

6 ай бұрын

Seriously ? Wow

So many emotions. So loving your energy, then so sad for you when you had to choose between your dad and the Savior, so AMAZED at your courage when being mocked for being a member of such an "evil church", so humbled by your courage to hear and act on an answer to prayer that others were trying to talk you out of and left you almost homeless , and so broken hearted to hear what you were told in Cafe Rio. You are AMAZING!!!!! ❤

Matthew 5 "10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."

Al, I know I'm a few years too late, but as a fellow convert, welcome to the Church. 😀

@Mr.Kerr-cade

10 ай бұрын

You're awesome. Thanks for welcoming her.

I felt the same thing, when I read the Book of Mormon and I prayed "I had the answer to the questions of the universe"... and I wanted to share these truths with everyone around. Everything it's true. Thanks for your testimony ❤

Legos dream analogy is so real. Living the covenant path is not easy and sometimes the most difficult things come from fellow imperfect saints. Through all your sacrifice you have become unshakable and that is a glorious thing. Maybe there was wisdom in it all ❤

Thanks, Al ❤ I love you and every word you say and it is crazy how many similarities we have in our livestories ❤ You are a light and an example to me ❤ and so many others ❤️

isn't amazing how much we still have to learn? It is so sad how we judge by appearances, accents, circumstances. The Lord is teaching us daily, that our ways, our judgement are not His ways, He does not look at the appearances, He looks the heart of the person, our hearts. Thank you, Al, God has blessed you with the gift of speaking faith and testimony too many of us, who need to hear.

@dcarts5616

9 ай бұрын

I love hearing how Ali CHANGED and was moved to align with her Savior. This is the gospel, she is wonderful as far as I’ve seen. No justification for her sins or past sins, she just changed and humbly went forth, knowing the scriptures are clear that we are not going to be saved while living in our sins, but saved from our sins as we constantly change and repent.

I love this so much 💛 with Him we can overcome the world!! Embrace the unexpected, knowing who is guiding you. Much love to you sister!

Beautiful!! So many at Ensign College can relate-especially to Utahns that are so tactless and rude. Many of our Asian friends who attend Ensign during Covid-were screamed at to go home! We all need you sister!! Thank you. ❤

@autumnarnell1845

10 ай бұрын

That absolutely breaks my heart. 😢

@dcarts5616

9 ай бұрын

Why were your “Asian friends” screamed at to go home during COVID? Are you implying that because of where it originated some idiots took it out on people who weren’t even there or not responsible for? I’m curious…it’s almost like how white people are screamed at to sit down due to stuff that happened long ago, or how democrats are screamed at for their absolutely racist KKK and Jim Crow ties. If this is what you’re talking about, I hope none of us judge people from what their ancestors or members of some long gone skin colored people did to others. I know how satanically evil CRT (just another form f racism that is somehow allowed) is…in all manners of manifestation.

@ckm6407

8 ай бұрын

Asians got discriminated everywhere during Covid. Rude people are everywhere.

In the late 70's I had the privilege and joy to hear the testimony and experience of another young lady from New York who was a convert and previously of the Jewish faith. After talking to the missionaries, then telling her mother that she had, she told her mother that she would never believe in Jesus Christ - what surprise she had coming. Like you, she accepted our Savior, was ostracized, moved to Utah, and, along with 2 other students from Utah State, were talking in our small ward over the mountain from Logan. I can't tell you how much I admire both of you! Thank you. I worked in the Jordan River Temple before covid hit and had the joy of working in the baptistry on Tuesday mornings. A brother who had tattoos came in every Tuesday and had 30 - 40 names of ancestors. I had the opportunity to help with confirmations one morning. I asked if these were all his? They were all ancestors of widows in his ward. His tattoos never bothered me, but I never saw his tattoos again after that. Bless you for sharing! 🙏

Al I so loved your message! I just finished reading your book “Finding Yourself in the New Testament God has given you a gift of discernment and you see things I don’t without help. I loved this book so much! I joined the Church at age 14 I am 74 now and have read The Book of Mormon thru year after year and the Bible a lot. My Mother also had the gift to understand the scriptures and saw fulfillment of prophecies in the restoration of the Gospel and joined the Church when I did. Thank you so much for teaching!

I felted very welcomed when I got here in Utah, coming from another country I barely, barely speaking English and so many people in Provo area were very polite and solicitous, willing to help me when they noticed my difficulty in any way, there was always one person to help me. I have been trying to do the same with others.

This talk really spoke to me. There are so many times when I have wondered why such pain and suffering has occurred or is occurring in my life or in the lives of others. The why rarely is given in the moment and is seen looking back. Like hiking up a steep mountian it isn't until we raise up that we see how far we have come. Like Joseph of Egypt God can redeem our tragities into miracles of salvation.

:-) totally love your talk, your heart and your enthusiasm.

I am speechless and my heart feels like it's been stomped on. I don't know how to say how this testimony makes me feel

Love your testimony! You're a modern day pioneer! Thank you, for sharing your story and love for Christ!

I wonder if Al’s dad ever saw this talk. I enjoyed this talk and some of your story is heart breaking. What you went through after joining the LDS church. You are very strong person. You could’ve gave up easily but you stayed strong. You’re such a inspirational person. Thank you for your story. You also have a wonderful family.

Dear sister Al, you are my hero! Always stand for truth and righteousness for your own salvation and for Him!

What an amazing human being! She has inspired this stranger more times than I can count.

you are my authorized messenger, thanx for sharing this and strengthening me...Greetings from Nelly Lesotho ❤❤❤

@Laurentdu59

10 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing to hear from Lesotho🇱🇸 ! ❤🙏

You are amazing! Loved your talk so glad you listened to the Lord and moved to Utah! Utah is better with you in for sure! Keep up your beautiful message!

Thank you for sharing. Sometimes we forget how much we are blessed. ❤

It’s the witching hour for me here in Australia 1am and I am struggling with many things. I have been a member for 11 years and believe God brought me to where I live today for a reason. Perth Australia. I also believe God brought me to you Al, I needed this more than you could imagine. I remember feeling how you did and wanted to scream to the world about it. Thank you 🙏 thank you 🙏 thank you for this inspirational talk 🇦🇺

Great talk Al.Thank you

Wow, thank you so much for your perseverance and testimony building story. Thank you for your awesome example. We love you!

Al, You can be our daughter. We will be happy to have you in our family.😇

Go forth, forget not... I felt this peirce my heart today. God is real. We can always trust him. Al thank you for sharing a little of your faith walk and for your testimony of God and his church. Your authenticity is so relatable. ❤

The Gospel Topic Essays should be required reading for all members of the LDS.

❤ you Al.

What a Profoundly Powerful testimony!! I can feel her powerful spirit speak to my heart when she is talking. Maybe because i understand where she is coming from, as i have felt very similar judgements from members. A big reason i never wantrd to go to Utah, is i hear the horror of so many LDS people out there. I breaks my heart to hear so many experiences like this, outcast, unwanted, and destitute. Thats so wrong in so many ways... but to get it from her family and friends too!?? She is where she is meant to be! Hopefully many of the judgmental people can feel the love from people like Al, and turn away from their prejudgments.

I needed this today, thank you Al. ❤

What an inspiration you are, Al!! Love this testimony of yours!!

You’re amazing. Thank you

Woah!!! It’s so crazy to see this kind of member being sincerely genuine. Being herself and her cadence and tone isn’t too annoying. Being herself, using her hands to communicate. Starkly different to other LDS adherents. Refreshing and needed for the LDS people. 👍

This talk is most revealing of Al’s experiences. It gave me something to ponder about my life and the challenges and the eventual blessings if we are faithful.

I love that she had the totally wrong attitude about it but God blessed her anyway 😊

Exceptional!! Thank you!!

I have sent this testimony to a friend who has tattoos who has 4 children. Her worry that other mothers may not want to allow their children won't be allowed to play with her beautiful children

“Why is something so right…So hard?” I love all actual testimonies from actual saints testifying about god and his restored gospel and the church it was restored to. This was wonderful!

What a powerful speaker. Thank you for your testimony.

Respect to you sister that is a strong tesmony about the gospel of Jesus Christ we all is the celestial child of God keep up the great work you will be the light of God

What a beautiful testimony. You have so many family members on the other side praying for and supporting you. You also have many who now look to you and most important there will be a day when your father will cry while asking for forgiveness. May your days be blessed always.

Thank you Al. What a beautiful talk. Thank you for your example

Al is amazing. I love her vulnerability, generosity and courage. She loves the gospel and Christ enough to share. And she makes a difference ❤🎉

Thanks for posting these talks. They are like fresh water in the middle of so much hate against the church on social media.

Al, you clearly show how nothing can separate God from us. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and testimony. I love what you have given me. God bless you always.

"Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world … will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. This will happen to the degree that the women of the Church reflect righteousness and articulateness in their lives and to the degree that the women of the Church are seen as distinct and different-in happy ways-from the women of the world.” Spencer W. Kimball 1979, quoted by President Nelson. Al, this is you!

Youre such a powerful speaker,, got me crying. What a blessing you are, such a strong example

WOW! Thank you so much for your testimony. I'm struggling to come back to the gospel. Life has been painful. I have so much hurt...& hate in my heart. Thank you for your efforts, to be a conduit of the Holy Spirit. My heart...my soul is grateful.

Your amazing! A future Sheri Dew! Thanks so so much for your enthusiasm, your beautiful testimony, your loving encouragement and your contagious sweet spirit. Know you are loved, always, not just by our dear Father in Heaven but by me and all of us that you have touched this day and every day. ❤️❤️

I'm always so amazed to hear stories like this.

@Mr.Kerr-cade

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. Same here

al i really enjoyed your talk so much