I was baptized in 1994 and came from a non-religious background. Like Cheyenne, I found so much joy . I was shocked when, within weeks of my baptism, I found myself drowning in anti-mormon literature and lies from every direction. I am now 64 years old and living with my 91 year old mother to care for her. Her total dismissal of anything gospel related has dented my overwhelmed soul. Yet, I can never deny feeling the Spirit of God testifying so many times of the truthfulness of this faith.

@johnwgarrett1

7 ай бұрын

I am willing to join with you in fasting and prayer for your mom's heart to be open to learning about the restored Gospel. How's January sound?

@laurasoule6837

7 ай бұрын

Cheyenne, A sister saint in Las Vegas. What greater witness can you have than from God. Bless your journey going forward.

@johnwgarrett1

6 ай бұрын

Sherry, it looks like others are willing to join in that fast also. Please let us know if that works for you!

@james4sherry

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I am very grateful for the support. January seems like a good time to plan a fast. Thank you so very much.

@bergersworth

6 ай бұрын

I'm fasting for your mom this weekend! Thank you sister! I'm so happy to have found the church.

I just stumbled on to this video,amazing. My wife's family was LDS. Amazing people and church. We are not together any more after 30 years. But I have been thinking and drawn to anything to do with the church lately. God and I have gone back and forth for many years not being raised in any church. And by that I mean me of course going back and forth. I end up defending or politely correcting people quite often who are not educated at all on the LDS church and they are usually very surprised to hear the truth. Your story is amazing and really touched my heart. Again I felt such a pull and over welling of emotion listening too your story. Thank you for sharing.

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed reading this. Thank you

@steveanderson37

6 ай бұрын

Sound like you should talk to the missionaries!

@45s262

5 ай бұрын

What are you waiting for? Haha..

@DaGolfViking

2 ай бұрын

I love this. I've been pretty inactive for a while now. I've been feeling drawn back recently as well. This comment really makes me think. Thank you.

@bentducks

2 ай бұрын

@@DaGolfViking www.youtube.com/@Come.Back.Podcast/videos

I remember when Cheyenne was baptized. We loved having her in our ward.

@cheyennetrull7723

7 ай бұрын

Love you Amy!! Miss you tons!

@maggiesutton2485

5 ай бұрын

@@cheyennetrull7723 Cheyenne!! Idk if you remember me, but I served in your ward in Texas and watched conference with you back in October 2021! I love and miss you guys so much!! I loved watching your story and when you told it to us as missionaries. You inspire me and you’re incredible! - Sister (Maggie) Sutton

@cheyennetrull7723

2 ай бұрын

@@maggiesutton2485Maggie!! Of course I remember you! lol I even have pictures of you in a photo album at my baptism!

I knew Cheyenne at BYU-Idaho and she is such an amazing person. She was always reaching out to people and having people over for dinner and was just so kind. I'm so sad her family members and old friends don't see her for the disciple of Jesus Christ she really is. She was/is such a good example of Christ-like living! 🤍

@cheyennetrull7723

7 ай бұрын

Love you Lindsay 😊

@ChrisPadillaAZ

5 ай бұрын

@@cheyennetrull7723, you sound like a bundle of joy!

@derek488

4 ай бұрын

​@@cheyennetrull7723 ​I served a mission in West Texas in 2006 and really appreciated your story. I related so much to what you had to say, from both perspectives. The time lines, trials, and outcome were so nice to hear as a complete story. ❤

What an amazing story! I was raised in the church, but had a faith crisis in high school and fell away for many years. I only recently returned. In lieu of the mission I missed the chance for, I've been donating as much time as possible to joining the missionaries as they meet with investigators, sitting with guests on Sundays, and trying to ensure investigators feel welcomed and loved. The story about the person who sat with Cheyenne that Sunday, as she was waiting for her ward's meeting, gives me hope that I am making a difference in my branch.

@cheyennetrull7723

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

They said the same to me too. I am sooo glad I joined the church.

What a beautiful story, Cheyenne! I went through much the same as you did, not so much losing friends, but similar things happen to me with my family. My mom went to the hospital when she found out I was attending church with my sister and my brother-in-law for the first time. She was in the hospital for three days from a nervous breakdown. My brother came to the church and threatened my brother-in-law if something happened to my mom. It was a little contentious at my home with my parents for a while, but I didn’t have to move out so that was one positive thing that came from it. And like you, shortly after one year I put my papers to go on a mission and served in Guayaquil Ecuador. That was an amazing experience. Serving people in another country, learning a new culture and spreading the gospel to people who were so humble. Thank you for sharing your story. I hung on every word that you said waiting to hear what you were going to say next. I’m so happy that you found the truth and are growing in the gospel. For me, it’s been roughly 45 years since I was baptized. And I’ve never regretted joining the church.

@amandadangerfieldpiano

6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your comment!

This is so awesome! When I was a missionary, we taught a few young people just like Cheyenne and it was so inspiring to see their conversion. Now, I'm a bishop and I'm very seriously thinking about showing this video to our youth in a fireside at my house. We have two young women who have been investigating the church for a couple of years and I think that Cheyenne's story would mean a lot to them.

@cheyennetrull7723

5 ай бұрын

Do it!!!

@jeremypearson9019

5 ай бұрын

@@cheyennetrull7723 Cheyenne actually messaged me! That's so cool! She's basically famous! I guess I have to show this interview to the youth now. I won't be able to get Cheyenne off my conscience until her message has reached these young women.

Thank you for sharing your story, it was beautiful. Many years ago in Perth, Australia, my companion and I (who are both from NZ) taught a wonderful young woman who was basically your age when you were being taught by the missionaries. The day before her baptism her long lost friend from her old Church was sent over to tell her why our Church was evil and she shouldn't follow what she had felt from Heavenly Father. It breaks my heart that we lacked the experience to help her navigate this disruption to her conversion and she stopped coming to church. I can still see her face. I'm so grateful to hear that you were able to overcome opposition and follow Jesus Christ.

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing ❤❤

Cheyenne, thank you for sharing your wonderful conversion story. You reminded me of what I also experienced when I was baptized at 19. My father disowned me, my party friends thought I was crazy and my born again friends tried to save me. But, I knew it was true and I have never doubted my decision to join Jesus Christ’s restored church. Every good thing in my life in the 44 years since then are a direct result of choosing to follow the Savior. Regarding family and friends, Time (and the Spirit World) softens hearts. I had a dream that my father has accepted his temple work (he passed away in 2007). I am hopeful that my mother and others will follow suit. Bless you for sharing your story.

@cheyennetrull7723

7 ай бұрын

Wow!! Loved reading this!

I am now 95. Baptized in 1953. I wish everyone could experience the faith confirming experiences I had. Turns out it was the best decision I ever made.

I was baptized in 1993 in the Netherlands , after being a catholic for 26 years , but when the LDS missionaries started to teach me the Gospel , it was like a flood of light came into my heart , and I received a Testimony of it's truthfulness ( Book of Mormon , the church , Joseph Smith ) !!!

I loved Cheyenne’s testimony and conversion story. My husband and I joined the church in 1967. There were few of our family who approved. My husband’s family especially did not. He was strong and had studied and experienced much about the gospel and never yielded to the negative coercion. The gospel was everything to us. I’m now 77 and I could not exist without the gospel. My husband passed away 18 years ago. It was difficult grieving, of course, but I know we will be together again forever because of the Savior’s atonement available to all mankind. As with Cheyenne, the spirit is undeniable. Thank you for this channel. I will be following you. ❤️🙏

My mother joined the church in the early 1950's. She wrote her conversion story, which is very similar to Cheyenne's. Through her, my father eventually joined. They ended up having 8 children. We get together every Sunday evening over Zoom and have family prayer. Our lives haven't been easy, but they have been blessed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We each have a testimony and are strong in our faith. We thank Mom and Dad for bring us into the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and making it possible for us to have that joy. Thanks, Cheyenne, for sharing your story. I hope you write it down for your posterity. We are so grateful my mother wrote hers down as a legacy for her posterity.

I live in Auckland, and have just had Elder Zoog as a missionary in our ward.... I was baptised 9 years ago and also had to walk away from alot of friends and previously held beliefs to join the Church.... Good on you for sticking with it... 🙏🧡

I love stories like this, because I often take the gospel for granted. My wife, Ada joined the church as a teenager. She keeps me in reality, because of all the trials she’s endured. God bless you and your family, forever. -M.D.R. ___\=^=/___

Hey Cheyenne! I'm adult convert, too, having had a very active faith journey in "mainstream" Christianity before I met with missionaries. (Funny aside, I thought I was there to convert them!) I have tons of family and friends who love the Lord and who, so far, think the Book of Mormon is just a work of fiction. But what I have come to realize is that they don't know what they don't know, and God will convert them in His time just as He converted you and me through the sweet promptings of the Holy Ghost. So don't be sad for them, but do pray for them every time you think of it. More miracles, and "the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen," are ahead!

@coachmarc2002

6 ай бұрын

I too am a "mainstream" Christian and meeting with the missionaries whenever I can. I'm curious if you could help me understand what the book of mormon adds to the gospel that is in the New Testament. (I am just at the beginning of reading it.) I don't get the feeling that the missionaries are very knowledgeable about the New Testament gospel because they haven't been raised in a church that teaches as much from the Bible so I am interested in your opinion as someone with that background who has converted. Thanks

@josephinerogers79

6 ай бұрын

​@@coachmarc2002The LDS faith actually studies and learns from the Bible extensively in church lessons, Conference Talks, Devotionals, Seminary (which is standard for high school students), Institute (college age students), and so on. The Book of Mormon strongly supports the Bible and the Bible strongly supports our faith. We don't expect the youth to retain everything in the Bible or Book of Mormon, but to learn the spiritual principles within them. But we do encourage them to try to remember scriptures that strengthen our testimony of Jesus Christ and to help us on our covenant path with God. And some members know or remember scriptures more than others. We don't feel how much scripture we retain is what measures our relationship with God, but we are taught to read them regularly which beings the Holy Spirit and to try to follow the precepts within them, such as the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, which can bring us closer to God. Ironically, we often wonder the same thing about other faiths when it comes to the Bible because there are so many scriptures in it that strongly support our faith that we wonder if other faiths overlook them or if they are unfamiliar with them. Some we know we just have different interpretations of them, but others it seems we are the only ones who believe them.

@craigolsen8057

5 ай бұрын

Try listening to DAVID ALEXANDER on youtube. He is a recent convert to the church and very knowledgeable on the bible and mainstream Christianity's teachings

Such a beautiful conversion story, and she has so much light and strength!! It shows us that when God tells you something, you know it. It's not just a feeling.. it's a real witness. She knew that God spoke to her through the Holy Ghost. She recognizes that she can't answer every question, and that she doesn't know everything.. but she knows that God spoke peace to her and that He told her this was right. Awesome!

Cheyenne was THE BEST young women’s president I’ve ever seen! We love her so so so much! She puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and everything she touches shines the brighter. We’re so grateful for her and her family.

@Alnava-ml3wn

6 ай бұрын

She seems very gullible. Perfect for the missionaries.

@matildabanana3516

6 ай бұрын

@@Alnava-ml3wn what a cynical thing to say.

@bentducks

2 ай бұрын

@@Alnava-ml3wn she spent many years in her former church and was faithful there. That can stand alone as a passage in her life, with nothing to be taken away. She honestly tried to feel the spirit as strongly as in the LDS church. She has been true to her direction from God, and she sought His guidance instead of just being told what to do by other people. It was time to move on to her next passage in life, again, with nothing to be taken away.

I was a convert in high school also. And left the Assembly of God church. Wow! What a difference!!! My soul could be quiet and listen for the Spirit. The Assembly church was confusing even before I found the LDS Church. They were jumping up and down and speaking in tongues and going into trances!!! THIS IS NOT HOW JESUS TAUGHT OR ACTED !!!!!!!!!!!! Going back and forth to both churches and praying for the Lord to guide me, I could feel the Spirit in the Sacrament Meeting, but not in the AofG church services. It really opened my eyes!!! I was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints right after I graduated from high school. I have never looked back and it has been WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

So cool! I def felt like I belonged there! I loved high energy but I just couldn’t feel the spirit myself! Thanks for sharing

Cheyenne... you have all my respect. Not an easy path with so much opposition. Good for you for recognizing the spirit through all these difficult moments. The day will come when all those who opposed you will find you to apologize for the challenge they gave you. Your example is awesome. So happy you got the chance to serve a mission. Love Love your story.

@BillPowers-qy8bp

5 ай бұрын

I totally agree with you. I was going to say the same thing but forgot with my senile mind hehe. We need to keep thinking Celestial!!! ❤

@craigolsen8057

5 ай бұрын

Cheyenne the Lord always leads the honest and pure in heart to the truth. Thats what I was thinking as I listened to your conversion story. That and also how happy you are as you share you conversion! Keep up the Lords work!

@cheyennetrull7723

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

Being 68 years old, from Texas, now in Taylorsville Utah for 44 years, & a convert to the church being a former member of the Southern Baptists, I can relate to your story. Be strong dear Sister. I know without doubt that God is our father in heaven. That Jesus Christ is His Son. Both of them are very distinct beings but one in purpose, drive, & mission along with The Holy Ghost. My first testimony was of Joseph Smith. There was no way that he did what he did without the express help of The Godhead. In fact it was a full 5 years later after my baptism & confirmation that I read The Book of Mormon. The Holy Ghost burns within me. There is so much for you to learn even now. God will teach you line upon line, precept upon precept. The joy of God & His Son Jesus Christ should course within your veins. Again be strong for there is but a few short years & our Saviour returns. God will bless you, never ever be afraid to ask for his help.

@james4sherry

7 ай бұрын

My husband was baptized 3 years ago after attending church with me faithfully for 15 years. He fell away when I began caring for my elderly mother and couldn't always attend with him. 2 months ago, he just got up one Sunday and returned to his Southern Baptist church. No explanation, no excuse. Just flipped a switch and became Baptist again. He attends 3 meetings on Sunday and a once a week bible study in the evening.

@lightscenters111

7 ай бұрын

@james4sherry. God bless you. Hard times. I am reminded of a relief society lesson years ago where a woman was struggling with her husband. She prayed for him everyday. Kneeling in their room before bed and praying quietly but vocally. In time her husbands heart was softened. I am also reminded that our prophet asked us to do 5 important things in his talk Spiritual Momentum. One was to ask for and expect miracles. Pray hard and ask for miracles. God will surely provide them one way or the other, but always for your best good. Much love. God bless you!

@kaylahall1219

7 ай бұрын

I am in Millcreek 😁was baptized in Taylorsville Stake. We will have our new temple soon! So exciting! My husband and my girls lived in Taylorsville stake when it was announced

@NsTheName

7 ай бұрын

Amen amen! Our King is returning soon! I'm living with anticipation every day for that joyful moment!

@SJKile

6 ай бұрын

@@kaylahall1219 Thank You for responding I am a little late to the party but it couldn’t be helped. Hopefully I will get all of these comments responded to today. I think my wife & I will be one of the first couples to go through this new temple. It is so majestic & beautiful. I drive South on I-215 & as soon as we pass 3300 South Southbound the temple comes into view & gets extremely large as you come up on 4700 South. It will be a blessing to you & me Dear Sister. Be strong in keeping the commandments of God & we will all see each other at morning of the first resurrection.

Stay strong…my story is like yours. I was rejected by half of my family. Know this…it will all work out for the better. I have more blessings now than I ever had before. This is all true. Thank you for sharing your experience. All will be well. Rich G

I can understand because I am also a member. When I was 17 on Feb 17, 1980, a couple invited me to take the lessons and I accepted. I did not know that this was against my father’s wishes. I became 18 years old on April 9th, 1980 and soon was asked about joining the church and being baptised. I had to tell my father about my baptism the day before. He worked late, around 7:00 p.m. from what I remember. I made a commitment to inform my father by 8:00 p.m. I was fearful to ask him, so I paced nervously. At 759 p.m., I walked to the couch and told him I needed to talk. I plan to be baptized tomorrow. No baptisms on Sundays, he said. I repeated myself and then he said if you get baptised you mightiest well pack your things and leave. I had not finished high school and was still working on the 11th grade. I went upstairs and pack my things and went to the house of the friend who had the missionaries over. I felt like this was going to happen, and it did. They said that I could live with them, but that did not last long and I was asked to move out. They had a son that gave me a hard time. I went to another family and stay there for a while. It was a place where a retired couple lived. The lady Elizabeth was great, but the Husband was not a member of the church. He gave me a hard time. He wanted me to go and after some time; I had to leave. Once I graduated from high school, I had the help of the church and got an apartment. This is the short version and yes, I understand all so well. I want you to know that I have a website about prophecy and I am placing a link to your Testimony. genuine prophecies is the site. You can check it out, the link is at the bottom of the page. It’s a .com site. genuineprophecies That testimony means a lot to me. It's difficult and I wish people would be more open-hearted. We're fortunate as members. I am grateful to understand the events before the 2nd coming. I wish people would listen to the truth. Thank you for sharing such valuable content. God be with you. I hope that it’s ok that I place a link to your testimony. (Cheyenne) Happy Holiday - But I say; If you believe then, every day is Christmas. Sincerely, Tim T

Beautiful story...I am also a convert, joined in 1973. My only regret is... I wish that I joined the LDS Church sooner.

I haven't been brought to tears in a long time with testimony. What a beautiful person and beautiful testimony.... She totally put God first and her heroes were the prophets.... Most of all her Savior. So so cool.

@cheyennetrull7723

2 ай бұрын

Loved this comment

when i was a senior in high school, i joined the church. i remember getting a bunch of backlash. my pops walked out of my baptism. my friends mocked me. my sister in law brought me to her church trying to convince me to change my mind. my brother also used to be a part of the assembly of god movement in texas and is still a bigtime leader in the evangelical community in his area. great guy. as hard as the backlash was, i couldn't deny what god revealed to me. "bless your heart" cheyenne. thanks for sharing your story.

I literally stop the video at 24:47 when you said “just being so hurt because they had known me” I am in tears as I think about my conversion story. People know the person I was and to make the dramatic change in my life after I came back to church is what I don’t understand why people can’t be happy for me. I was alcoholic and a drug user. Making a lot of bad decisions. Now I’m sober and serving others in the Church and Community and still people question my Faith 🤦🏻‍♂️ lol Thank You Lord for the restoration of the gospel. I LOVE YOU JESUS 🙏🏽 Plan of Salvation is True and Families are Forever!!!

@cheyennetrull7723

7 ай бұрын

Loved reading this

@peter10562

7 ай бұрын

@@cheyennetrull7723 Thank You for sharing your testimony. It was pure and sincere as a child. You inspire me to be more like our Savior ✝️🙏🏽

@lizlambert

6 ай бұрын

By their fruits

What a sweet, genuine, touching story!! I love how the truth really is a "still small voice" and takes humility, faith and sincerity to feel and follow. Thank you Cheyenne for sharing your story and your wonderful example!!

What a courageous young woman! She understood the Holy Ghost and followed it, and stayed close to Christ despite all opposition, she's truly of Israel - Thank you for sharing your story and testimony.

Cheyenne, you are a young woman of unusual spiritual strength. Thanks for your beautiful conversion story. You have weathered the opposition so well, and thanks for reminding me that God works great things out of hard times. I converted from an Assembly of God church 27 years ago and experienced similar opposition. I’m still estranged from one close family member sadly. But times are changing fast. The public narrative about the church is changing. I feel the softening, and testimonies like yours are helping. I’m more encouraged than ever. I’m from Hamilton, NZ, and so glad you got to serve here! God bless you for your example to us all 🙏💗

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

Oooh I loved reading this!!

I took the missionary lessons at age 14, and I could very much relate to Joseph Smith's search for truth at my same age. I was baptized just after turning 15. At 16, I visited an Assembly of God church with a friend. They immediately took me to the pastor to turn me from the "devilish church" I was in. They gave me anti-mormon literature. Everything I saw, heard, and read from them (because they were so terribly off base from what they thought we believe - and because the Spirit was not with them) the things they said, did, and the materials I read from them actually strengthened my faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints being Christ's true church.

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

Loved reading this!

This story made me tear up. God is so good to wait patiently for us.

@lizlambert

6 ай бұрын

Yes waited for me till I was 68 lol

What a beautiful bright light in this dark world. You can tell her heart is humble and willing to listen to the Spirit when he speaks. May the good Lord continue to bless her and her family.❤️🙏🏻☀️

@cheyennetrull7723

5 ай бұрын

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Your testimony reminds me of the dialogue between the Savior and his disciples when he asked them "whom do men say that I the Son of man am?" The disciples reported that there were many opinions as to who he was, all of them wrong. Then he asked "But whom say ye that I am?" Peter replied without hesitation, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." The Savior commended him, "Blessed art thou Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my father which is in heaven." This was essentially a master class by the Savior on how we may discern truth from error. You knew, Cheyenne, that this is the work of God in spite of the opinions of "flesh and blood" because the Father had revealed it to you. The Savior went on to say that "upon this rock (i.e., the rock of revelation from the Father) I will build my church." And so he has. You are evidence of that. So am I.

I’m 80 years old and a convert when 33. I remember a young lady, Sally, who was baptized when in high school. Her family was affluent in the community. She took to the gospel almost immediately. I’m sure she went through some of the same struggles as you! She went to BYU, married a return missionary, and raised a large, beautiful family. Still, she has that same testimony gained as a youth. It seemed her parents didn’t interfere with her path at all. I could be wrong though. After all these years I stay in touch. I plan to sit down with her one day in the Celestial Kingdom and reminisce! BTW, I was her Branch President and was honored to be asked by her to perform her baptism those many years ago. From listening to Cheyennes testimony I wish I had been more attentive to her after her conversion, but apparently she didn’t need it. Donny and Marie Osmond were her inspiration to join the church. Sally has been one of my inspirations to stick it out! Cheyenne, you hold on! Thanks for your wonderful testimony. I hope it will be quoted from by angels.

Cheyenne must come from a good family. I hope they can focus on the beliefs and values they have in common, and not the differences, to bring them closer again.

Cheyenne, I served in the New Zealand Christchurch Mission. It was a difficult mission, but my testimony gained strength the more criticism I received. Thank you so much for your story.

I am going a similar path. I grew up in the bible belt. I have been in the Christian faith. Lately i have been very disappointed in what is being taught on the pulpit. We have a child on the severe part of the spectrum of Autism. We were mistreated and outcasted by the church many times. I love the Savior, Jesus Christ, but i do not like how the body of Christ is acting. Back in 2004, i met a man who is from Utah and very strong with the LDS church while we served in the Army while deployed to Baghdad. I lost touch with him until 2018, when i found him on Facebook. Since 2005, he has married and had a beautiful family. My family and I went to visit his family in Utah. They met our Autistic son, Kevin. Never have we seen the way the church members treat each other like family, and they had so much compassion on us. We never felt the same love from members of our " Christian " church. Fast forward to 2018, my wife and i were separated, a lot do to no support system for our family and the stress caused by our Autistic son. My Mormon friend called me out, and coached me the way in the spirit. Our family was saved through the power of the Holy Spirit and our Savior. 2023, they attented our 25th anniversary vowel renewal ceremony, he was my best man! Today , when i struggle, he reminds me that i still need the fullness of the Gospel. What a beautiful witness.

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this !!

@amazingworldphotography7878

6 ай бұрын

@cheyennetrull7723 we are planning on going to Layton, Utah this Spring to see the dedication of the new temple, they are also going to have an open house. My friend highly recommended we go . I feel this is an integral part of my spiritual journey and seeking answers. I recommend that you see this, it might help you too.

What a contrast it is to compare the countenance of this woman with those of the critics of the church. Light versus dark. Joy versus bitterness. Kindness versus vitriol.

@brucenorth5337

6 ай бұрын

On 12/7/2023@@user-wg5dm6oc3treplied, "She's a grown woman and sounds like a naive teenager to me. No wonder she was conned." Were you talking about Cheyenne, "M"? I wonder; do we see in the world what we bring to the world? Cheyenne said she was not convinced by the "Mormons," and she was not convinced by the Evangelicals. Her conversion was by the Spirit of Christ. If by "naive teenager" you mean she sounds happy, loving, kind, considerate, and even joyful and fulfilled, then I agree with you. Jesus helps us to recognize the truth by His teachings: "By their fruits ye shall know them. (KJV Matthew 7:20. See Matt. 7:13-27)" Paul explained to the saints in Galatia how to recognize what the fruits of the Spirit are: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance (Galatians 5:22-23). Do these words apply to Cheyenne? If so, she bears the fruits of the Spirit, and we know Who she follows. That's how I see Cheyenne. Hopefully, M, we all follow the teachings of Christ Jesus when we only judge others the way we want to be judged ourselves (Matthew 7:1-5). I myself am so grateful and praise God that I can be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the same church Cheyenne joined. This is Christ's true church, with the full gospel, believing and teaching the whole Bible. God be with you, M.❤ May you find the peace you desire.🙂

@tacotuesday1960

6 ай бұрын

@@user-wg5dm6oc3tI think you’re proving his point 😂

@stokenasty

6 ай бұрын

What a contrast to compare how faithful members view criticism versus those with open minds

@brucenorth5337

6 ай бұрын

On 12/16/2023@@stokenasty replied, "What a contrast to compare how faithful members view criticism versus those with open minds" Thank you for taking the time to comment, Matt Stoker! Do you have any criticism you'd like to share? If you have any desire to engage in thoughtful dialog, and back up your statements, I'm very open to hear all you have to say. I'm looking forward to your reply! 🙂

@stokenasty

6 ай бұрын

@@brucenorth5337 where would you like to begin?

I was baptized in 1997 and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. This was a wonderful story. I was so engrossed in listening to it I couldn’t stop. It was just a blessing. My love goes out to all the converts that I’ve gone through these difficult times because I had a lot of people that disowned me as well, but it’s true

Loved hearing your beautiful conversion story. I am also a convert to the Church and there were several points in your story that made me smile because I could really relate . Thank you for sharing and for being courageous, faithful and true.

Wow. Thank you for sharing your spiritual journey, Cheyenne! ❤ You are such a good example of finding your own way by following your mind, heart, and spirit. I’m so happy for you. I joined the church when I was 18 years old and received a lot of criticism but now I am 54 years old with wonderful husband, two married daughters, and six grandchildren. My life is so much more meaningful and it was the best decision in my life. ♥️

Cheyenne, thank you for sharing your story! I loved the part when you talked with the bishop about your concerns after the Sunday school lesson. You mentioned that you had learned about the restoration before, but for some reason when the Bishop explained it to you it just clicked, and I think that can be so helpful for anyone who is trying to share the gospelto understand. Sometimes we might share a doctrine or principle with someone and they might not really get it at first, but we are planting seeds, and they might have their light bulb moment later when they learn it again. ❤

Loved listening to this story. The phrase " it was like the nutella in the crazy sandwich" is the best!

Cheyenne, your story is incredible!! You are such an amazing faith example, thank you for being you!

Thank you Cheyenne for your inspiring story of listening to the spirit and following Him despite so much opposition even from those you love. You have strengthened my faith today!

Wonderful testimony.. obviously not without a price..

What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing your conversion experience. I love hearing about others coming to know Christ more through His gospel!

Cheyenne is an amazing example of following God from such a young age! She is a true follower of Jesus Christ. You have done so many things of your own free will and choice. It is glorious how you pursued God on your own through all of that opposition. God loves your effort. You have reminded me why God gives us opposition. And let us figure it out on our own, but with his spirit as our only help and guide.

First of all, Cheyenne you are just adorable and have the most inviting and kind personality. Second, thank you for sharing your experience. I wish I had that conviction for my beliefs at that age. I'm about to turn 30 and I'm just learning how to stand up for what I believe in. I have a hard conversation with a loved one soon and I've been terrified, so your story was much needed today.

Thank you for sharing. You are a beautiful example for all. Your joy and love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ shines!

This is so inspiring to me I don't think I could handle losing all those friends that must have been soooooo hard. Your faith inspires me and I feel God in it and this video has helped me more than I thought. I needed to hear this. Thankyou so much for sharing!!!

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

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Wow you are so strong! I can’t imagine having that faith you had to join the church. What a great example you are!!

Thank you for your beautiful testimony.

What a beautiful conversion story. My wife went through a similar situation as she learned in high school and joined after high school.

I loved to hear your conversation story. I joined the church when I was 18. After my baptism the missionaries gave me a picture of Spencer W. Kimball our prophet at the time and when I showed it to my parents, my mom said I was brainwashed. It's been 45 years since my baptism and I am so grateful I was "brainwashed" because it's been the best decision I've made in my entire life. I love the gospel and my Savior. Thank you for sharing your beautiful testimony❤

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

People told that to me too, but I think it’s because they don’t know a lot about the church.

Your story and your faith strengthen me. Thanks for sharing.

What a great convertion story. Thank you all for working hard and sharing the light of Christ to all of us. ❤

Thank you Cheyenne for your testimony and story. Your light shines brightly. I too am a convert. Some similarities in being disowned by friends and family. My mission was a great testimony builder. I pinch myself sometimes knowing this is the Lords church.

Cheyenne, So glad you found the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thanks for sharing your conversion story.

Thanks for sharing your experience, trials, and successes. You were an amazing young woman… and now a wonderful young lady.

Thank you for sharing your testimony. I felt my own testimony strengthened as I felt the sweet confirmations of the Spirit listening to yours.

I love Cheyenne so much she has a light to her I've never seen in anyone before

@geoffreypalmer2661

6 ай бұрын

but she is walking in darkness

@ChrisPadillaAZ

5 ай бұрын

@@geoffreypalmer2661, is that a joke?

@geoffreypalmer2661

5 ай бұрын

no its true she is being decieved@@ChrisPadillaAZ

What an awesome inspiring, uplifting story. Loved when she talked about hard things and opposition being good for us & couldn’t agree more.

@SaintsUnscripted

6 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Cheyenne, I had an experience once w an anti- Mormon book that I was given. I started to read it and immediately recognized how it twisted our beliefs and took things out of context. But what really struck me was the darkness I felt - the Spirit immediately left me. I set it dwn & picked up the BoM and started to read and was filled w the Spirit of light & love. I went back and forth that way a few times just experiencing the Spirit coming and going. Then the Spirit gave me a couple insights: 1. Lies & deception cause the Spirit to leave; attacking God’s word causes the Spirit to leave (no surprise abt either of these); and 3. Ppl of other faiths who read these things abt us feel the darkness of the book & the Spirit withdrawing, & instead of associating their feelings of darkness w what they’re reading, they associate it w us… this is why they teach each other to avoid & fear us, & to hold us in such contempt. It’s heartbreaking.

@nikkis9955

6 ай бұрын

I agree that people associate that awful feeling to the Restored Gospel, rather than to what they're reading. I also felt the difference between the anti material and The Book of Mormon. Paying attention, it was obviously to me which produced good fruit.

@Jace28142

3 ай бұрын

My mother in law gave me an anti ore book to read…with the belief that I would see the “light” and leave the Church. I read it cover to cover and afterwards thanked her for sharing the book with me. I told her that this book helped to strengthen my testimony of the truthfulness contained within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We remained dear friends until the day she died at age 101. She was so proud of her granddaughter who is an active loving member.

Cheyenne you’re an inspiration to me and so many others 💛 I love your story and am so grateful you’re sharing it and continuing to live and love the gospel :) you’re amazing!! Thank you for this!

I also grew up in the south. Some friends never came to except me as Christian while others did. After my mission, one of my best friends became relentless in his negative attitude about the church, he always wanted to argue about it. Every time we were together. I had a breaking point, and decided to finally punch back verbally about his faith - he could dish it, but he couldn’t take it. We didn’t talk much after that makes me sad how some people just can’t get over their differences and understand that God is the ultimate judge. Still love it here. God is filling the south with his holy restored gospel.

I needed to hear this in my life right now. Thank you.

Beautiful girl inside and out. Thanks for sharing your testimony with the world. ❤

God bless you, so impressive for you to recognize the spirit and have the courage to follow it. Losing friends, and close family relationships due to your faith is inspiring. Keep it up

I’m always so amazed and impressed with people, especially young people who follow thier heart and the spirit and join the church in spite of how hard it is going to be for them. That takes so much faith and strength and is just something I look up to so much. ❤

What a beautiful story! God loves us all and reaches out in great mercy.

She just radiates goodness. Love her.

So cool, thank you for sharing your bravery with us! You're amazing!

What a wonderful testimony, and Cheyenne, you are such a great person with such great faith. I can see the light of the Lord in your life.

What an amazing young woman. So Impressed @cheyenne.

Cheyenne-thank you so much! I enjoyed hearing your story. You are such a strong and bright young lady. ❤

You have so many support comments from us latterday saints because your our beautiful sister in the gospel

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

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Thank you Cheyenne for sharing your conversion story. I appreciate your courage and strength. Hugs and love from Gina Mac of Queensland, Australia. 😊❤️🙏🇦🇺🎄✨️

I'm from Texas too, great conversion story.

Great story. Love her energy, you can see the light in Cheyenne and the fire burns bright!

I believe that someday all those well-meaning friends who tried to talk Cheyenne out of joining the Church and serving a mission will learn the truth and thank her for her courage in standing for what she knew to be true.

@averyo6514

6 ай бұрын

we already know the truth of the Bible!

@user-vx6sw7iw6z

6 ай бұрын

@@averyo6514 If you really "knew" the Bible then you would also know that the "Trinity" doctrine is un-biblical and a Satanic doctrine. It was conceived in the 4th century and later. You would also know that the Jesus himself testified of other sheep not of the fold of Jewish nation who would hear His voice. The Book of Mormon is a witness that another sheep fold did hear His voice and taught them his gospel. You would also know that all Christendom except the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints cannot be His church because they do not have His authority to teach his Gospel. They took it upon themselves as the BIBLE FORBIDS! You would also know that the only true church of God must have Apostles, Prophets etc, also one Lord, one faith, one baptism as Paul taught until we all come to the unity of the faith. Do we have a unity of the faith? Contradictions, Deceptions, Greed, Priestcrafts, False doctrines, Heresies, abominations, mis-interpretations, limited verse bible churches, etc. These are all part of Satan's deceptive network of churches to provide a type church for nearly everyone's own desires no matter how evil those desires might be. You would also know the only way to salvation is to do as Jesus taught and follow Him. Remember doing the Will of the Father is critical to entering the Kingdom of Heaven. Doing the will of man or some preacher who Satan has called to do his deceptive work will only lead to your demise. As Jesus taught continue in His word, Then are ye my disciples indeed; AND ye SHALL KNOW the TRUTH and the truth shall make you free. Be careful to not judge wrongfully the things of God and His word for so did they who killed their very Savior!

@MJ-td3ij

6 ай бұрын

Can we trust the Bible

@averyo6514

6 ай бұрын

@@MJ-td3ij yes we can!

@averyo6514

6 ай бұрын

@@MJ-td3ij what would help you trust the Bible more? I would help you in whatever way is needed.

What a beautiful person you are. I love that you pursued what YOU felt was right. I’ve always said “ If you want to know what Baptists believe ask a Baptist, if you want to know what a member of the church of JESUS CHRIST OF LDS believes ask A MEMBER not a preacher who bad mouths our church. Make sense. Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened UNTO YOU!! Welcome Cheyenne!!! ❤️🥰👍

That's exactly how I felt when I searched through anti-Mormon literature, ickiness and gunk. That as opposed to the peace and love reading through the Book of Mormon. My answer couldn't have been more clearer.

@kimmytuna5180

6 ай бұрын

How can you read through the Book of Mormon and still believe what the LDS church teaches?

@stephanytaylor4767

6 ай бұрын

Yes no denying the love and peace of the Savior, Christian Churches don't compare... I have been to many, but always came back to the Church because there's no denying it!

@josephinerogers79

6 ай бұрын

​@@kimmytuna5180 Have you read the Book of Mormon? I have read it countless times and the Bible many times and the Book of Mormon strongly supports the Bible.

@kimmytuna5180

6 ай бұрын

@josephinerogers79 Yes, my point exactly. The LDS Church, however, has many doctrines and beliefs that are at odds with the Bible and, therefore, also their own Book of Mormon. How can a reasonable thinking member of the Mormon church reconcile that?

@josephinerogers79

6 ай бұрын

@@kimmytuna5180 Do you have specific examples? I would be happy to discuss them with you to clear up any misconceptions.

What a neat interview! Thank you for sharing Cheyenne, the light of Christ literally shines from you!

Thanks for sharing your conversion. You have the light and you let it shine!

Cheyenne, your conversion story touched me deeply! Thank you so much for your grit, faith and determination! You are a blessing to every soul your st;ory touches!!

I was laughing and crying in this video. ❤️❤️ My heart goes out to you! What a hard time of life to transition over, but you did it! Super inspiring ❤️ best wishes as you continue on this path

Cheyenne, thanks for your beautiful testimony. The light shines in your eyes. I joined the Church at age 18. I was not as strong as you nor did I have such strong faith. After leaving the Church for 7 or 8 years, was invited back by a wonderful bishop. I have never looked back. I’m almost 77 years old now. My family, especially my dad, was very hateful and critical about my beliefs for many years. Before his death he told me that I had a great family and that it was because of my religion. Hang in there. Your shining example will make a difference to your family someday.

@cheyennetrull7723

5 ай бұрын

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Cheyenne...thank you for sharing your story. It strengthens my testimony and faith. Thank you for listening to the Holy Ghost and serving God.

Thank you very much for sharing!

Cheyenne, thanks for your testimony and faith, as a convert I can relate to your struggles.

As a 27 year old convert I dealt with many of the same issues. You being so young going through this shows me how brave you are!

Aww, love this conversion story 🙏❤️ prayers ✌️

I love this testimony so much! I would love to be Cheyenne's friend. If we can get connected in some way, that would be wonderful. I am also a convert. I have a video posted that shares a brief overview of some of the experiences that led me to be convinced that my Abba has guided me by the hand to know that the fullness of His gospel is preached in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I am so thankful that this interview was recorded and shared for the world to hear!

@cheyennetrull7723

7 ай бұрын

Hey!!! We can totally be friends 😊

@hollon1697

7 ай бұрын

@@cheyennetrull7723Hi Cheyenne. I love the LDS tradition so much. These wonderful people, the church unity, it seems like an amazing experience. I want to type this with gentleness and respect. I CARE about you. The Book of Mormon and Book of Abraham is so problematic in its origins especially the latter. Joseph Smith was involved in treasure digging, free masonry, and the occult. It’s not true. It’s not of God. It IS deception. The Bible writes that our hearts are deceitful and that we can not trust our feelings. We need to trust God’s word, the Bible alone. I love you and hope that you find truth, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.

@ruwoodbury

7 ай бұрын

​ @hollon1697 I too write the following in all sincerity with the hope it gives you food for thought. It's difficult to see how much you love the Latter-day Saints by your words against what we hold to be true. You're correct that, as a rule, Latter-day Church members are wonderful and unified and belonging to Christ's restored church is amazing. If you think the Book of Mormon, the Book of Abraham, and Joseph Smith are problematic and not true--you haven't read, studied, or prayed to know for yourself enough. The Lord will answer an open heart. And you, like Cheyenne, will know it. The testimony of the truth as given by the Spirit is quite remarkable. And available to all. With regards to the verse in Jeremiah, the Lord said through his prophet, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings."--Jeremiah 17:9-10. Jehovah is speaking to Israelites in apostasy, they have left the faith for paganism--even participating in the sacrifice of their own children. He has contrasted the difference between rejecting Him compared to being faithful to their covenants and then chastises them for their hardened hearts and unbelief. This verse is not referring to receiving revelation about the truth of spiritual matters. As noted above, the Savior taught his apostles that the only way to know the truth of who He was, was through revelation. The Bible doesn't and can't save us, only Christ, and the only way to come to know Him is through the Spirit of the Lord revealing the truth of Him. There is no other way. The Bible (along with any scripture) is written by witnesses--prophets, apostles, and others. Scripture gives a record of these testimonies, it's then incumbent on each person to seek personal revelation from God to know if it's true. Martin Luther is the one who came up with idea of Sola Scriptura--except, according to Martin Luther's interpretation of them. You need to stop reading the Bible through the lens of the creeds and open your heart to the revelation available to you. Finally (sorry for the tome), in Acts on the day of Pentecost the people hearing and believing Peter's words (through the Spirit, I might add. How else?) asked, What shall we do to which Peter answered, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost."--Acts 2:38. Around 3,000 people did exactly that. What does your Church do when someone first believes and wants to join your congregation? Paul teaches the structure of the Christ's Church to the Ephesians, "For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord: In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit."--Ephesians 2:18-22. Christ, as the chief cornerstone, represents the standard of depth, width, and height for the foundation of Apostles and Prophets. Where are the Apostles and Prophets of your or the modern Christian church (among the tens of thousands of splintered denominations. Unity?)?

So many of us have similar experiences. I joined the Church in high school. My Jazz Band instructor was my greatest criticizer. He even took me out to lunch one day to "correct" my thinking. It didn't work, but only solidified my testimony that the decision I was making was the right one. He was upset, quit education, and became a traveling minister/missionary for his church. I think it's great that he had the conviction to make his life aligned with his understanding and that he dedicated his live to helping others. I wasn't too mad that he tried to do what he did - but it was a little weird that this 14/15 year old kid is being taken out to lunch by his old teacher. But it was the 90s, so... lol

@cheyennetrull7723

6 ай бұрын

Loved reading this

Look at you sharing your testimony naturally, it's refreshing. As a first generation member I've had similar experiences.

Your story is so inspiring. All the stuff you faced. I don't think I could have survived that. Your little spark never went out. My wife's daughter served in Auckland. I'm so thankful you held on. I look at you as a modern day Nicodemus. I wonder if he ever overcame his fears and joined as well. Your family is eternally blessed. I joined in 82. Never looked back. Merry Christmas.

What a great story, thanks for sharing your testimony