Ashly Stone and her dad discuss their experience with her heroin addiction and the atonements effect
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- "I have had a lot of trauma from my experiences as a drug addict and overcoming an eating disorder. I was able to have hope throughout that experience because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Coming back to church was the only thing that helped me when I had tried everything else."
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Ashley, this is your finest interview of all!! Your father is a remarkable man in that he never gave up his testimony after his father tragically drowned and he never gave up on you. His testimony is powerful on never giving up! THANKYOU for this podcast ⭐
Ashley's Dad...Thank you for your amazing testimony! Ashley, keep this going. We need to help those who have strayed and those who are straying to come back and re-center their focus on the Savior.
Wonderful podcast. I have a friend who came clean from meth a few years ago, and I’m so impressed by her faith and testimony. She brings her boys to church by herself. At first she had been sitting on the edge, but then she told me if the church is the flock, she knows exactly how dangerous life can be outside of the flock, so now she sits dead center. She is brave and introduces herself to people if they stare at her tattoos. Thanks for sharing this voice of positivity about the gospel and the restored gospel. Jesus can heal what’s broken and make beauty from ashes.
We would love to hear from her if she is interested in sharing!
And when I go to church I go for me and my love of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. I have never gone for the congregation. It's God, Christ and myself on an island. That's how I view it. Because it's a hospital for the sick which includes all of us. And comparing sins and life circumstances is a ploy of Satan who wants to discourage and destroy our resolve and conviction. God bless your friend and all like her!!
I wish I could share my story. I am from Washington State and moved to Utah in 1999. I am a convert.
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Advice to most parents raising kids that will almost 100% work; take away their smart phones. They don’t need them. I don’t charge you for this life saving info, it’s free.
What a beautiful podcast!!! I love the faith of you both.
Beautiful family. So happy for your return
Beautiful story
Your dad has that Christlike love in him.
I’m having problems with my 14 years old daughter and your story will help me how to deal with mine.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was a great interview. Ashly’s dad is so inspiring. We’ve heard from Ashly, her husband and now her father. I love this family. What a light they are!
Wow, your dad's words were just what I needed at this very moment. I'm grateful for both of you sharing. 😇🥰
I love the Salvation Army, BTW. Definitely the best treatment center, imo. God bless you!!
Powerful, so inspiring! What a wonderful dad. ❤️🙏🏻
My family doesn't fit the LDS mold. I've been thru allot, wife left me with four kids. I since remarried a wonderful woman who also doesn't fit the mold. She's got tattoos and worked as a certified mechanic rebuilding transmissions for u-haul. She now is an interventional cardiologist. Neither of my sons served missions, one is the lead singer of a post-hardcore band in Portland. My youngest daughter has mental health challenges and I spent much of my time focused on getting her to rehab and therapy. She has cut off most of her siblings one at a time and I suspected we were on the chopping block and sure enough, once she got the means to live on her own she cut us out of her life. We have always tried to be supportive, even thru her suicide attempts and drug use. I love her, always will, and we will welcome her with open arms when she is ready to be in our lives again. I made this video of one of her songs. I don't know if you will see this or be able to allow it to be shown, but it might help those with mental health issues know they are not alone in their struggle. I compiled some video's of growing up in hopes she will see she was always loved and had family around. My son also sings on the video toward the end.
Here is the video link.
ua-cam.com/video/dZ_s2m3JPkM/v-deo.html
Anyway, it's been hard. I relate to your Dad. I forgive people in the Church for being judgmental. Our faith asks and requires allot. I myself was judgmental of people who divorce or families who's children disown their parents. Now I've been blessed...haha...with seeing the other side. I love the Gospel and so grateful for all it teaches. Thank you for your wonderful podcast. I just think your doing such a wonderful service. Keep it up and look forward to more.
p.s. I guess it was allowed to post. While we don't fit the mold I love all our kids and see the Lord in their lives. They all are very talented and fun. My oldest son's fiancé is meeting the missionaries and going to church so we are super excited about that.
Here is my oldest son's band -
ua-cam.com/video/rMe1kjUGJJE/v-deo.html
My oldest daughter taught herself to play piano -
ua-cam.com/video/xS_-Z9RD9I8/v-deo.html
My youngest son likes video games and started a commentary channel -
ua-cam.com/video/Yg_3aikpu_Y/v-deo.html
Anyway, you have great parents and a wonderful family. It's great hearing their experience and perspective.
Everyone fits the LDS mold. If we are being honest we all need the savior equally. For all have sinned and fall short of the Glory of God. It’s called mortality. If our will is placed on the alter of God we will be cleansed and sanctified from the sins of this worldly experience and come out of this with a knowledge of good and evil. It’s what we came here for. So glad for podcasting that is representative of real life.
Thank you, Ashley, for this one particularly but more generally for doing what you’re doing and being who you are. You’ve traveled a very rough road and been nearly fatally wounded. What a blessing and testimony you are of Christ’s love and power to heal-from any and all wounds. He is indeed the master physician. I really related to your father’s experience. I have a daughter with wounds similar to yours and have a similar experience as your dad. Though there’s no comeback story for my daughter yet, at least she’s been sober now for several months-and I’m grateful and much relieved for just that. God bless. Godspeed. God keep you always.
Thank you, blessings to you and your daughter
I love this so much! I came out of a horrible meth addiction and came back to the Church. Just passed my 6 year clean and sober date
Love to hear it! Congratulations, would love to hear your story if you want to share! Email ashly.comebackpodcast@gmail.com
Those were really good questions. Good job.
Real family with real problems. Sounds like Lehi’s family. Thanks for having the courage to tell your story!
Awe soo good to see you doing Good Ashley.! ❤❤❤ I’ve got 5yrs sober 🙏💯🫂🥰
14 And my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me, that as I have been lifted up by men even so should men be lifted up by the Father, to stand before me, to be judged of their works, whether they be good or whether they be evil-
15 And for this cause have I been lifted up; therefore, according to the power of the Father I will draw all men unto me, that they may be judged according to their works.
Ashley, your dad is an amazing man. You are so blessed!
Wow, this one came up in my feed. This is a good channel. It was good to hear yours. There is a lesson. Once a parent, always a parent. I grew up Fresno till I was 17. I went to Hoover.
So true about how we can get it in our minds that we’re being judged, when so often it just ain’t so.
Thank you so much!! What an amazing dad!
This is a beautiful story. You do have the most fantastic parents. Im so glad you were able to get the help and feel the love that our Savior has for you. You are blessed. Side note. I was born in Fresno and lived there my first 7-8 yrs of life. Im glad that is the place you found your Savior. Even though I know he was there for you from the very beginning. ❤. This is now your mission and oh, how well you are doing it. You are amazing.
Your story is amazing how our heavenly Father love's us all his children his miracle is real
This has been my favorite episode, so far! Your father’s testimony is very inspiring. Thank you, for all you do! Keep up the good work! ❤
Thank you for starting this podcast Ashly! This is the perfect antidote to those who shout so loudly from the great and spacious building. You're definitely making a difference and helping lead others to Christ.
I’m loving this podcast. Tears are flowing as I listen to you talking about finding the Book of Mormon bookmark. Your Dad’s testimony echos my thoughts.
Thank you being such a beautiful soul 🥰
Thank you for sharing, I needed this today.
Great 1st podcast. I fell in love with this podcast before I heard your first one. I too had a sin that was hooked on meth for 2 years and the hell that caused on my wife Kellie and I. So I know what your dad went through all the while I’m well into my own alcoholism, but by then I was a functioning alcoholic. I’m just so amazed that every podcast I’ve listened too I find part of my story. Your dad is amazing.
Incredible! Thank you Ashley!
Great interview. Great dad.
Wow! What an incredible story! I just found this podcast because of David Alexander. I am excited to hear more. I think your story is so incredible and I’m grateful to you for sharing this and many stories, and hopefully helping many many people. What an incredible person you are! ❤
Dear Ashley and Dad- please count me as one who feels so blessed by your generosity.
I pray my loved ones will also hear and share your stories.
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Lovely story. It’s what the gospel is made for.
I loved listening to your dads testimony you both should start writing ✍️ a book soon
My rebellious years were in the 60s and 70s. I was terrible and i regret the stress that i put my parents through. I blame some of this on the cultural shift to the drug, rebellious time. Children will follow their peers and the media influences. It is a challenge to be a parent raising a child but when the social norm goes against your direction of raising your child, its an uphill battle. Parents had no idea what they were up against.
I had an hour glass figure as a teen (36-24-36), I dressed extremely modest. I’d lean down in front of the mirror to make sure nothing showed up top. I did not do drugs, did not drink alcohol, did not smoke, did not party, yet the Mormon women in my ward would call me a slut because of my figure (Denton, Texas, Malone Street Ward, 1983). I was very shy. I didn’t “act slutty.”
It doesn’t matter how perfect, or imperfect your family is, people will be hateful if that’s in their hearts. 13:47
Liking your channel ❤
I was blessed to find this testimony. Great story. My family has been blessed beyond measure, I think, because we stayed close and active in the Church, praying daily & reading the Book of Mormon as a family. My dad taught me that no matter what, family should always come first.
You can tell a tree by it’s fruit. And this tree, is a GOOD tree ☝🏼
Most families do not fit the mold of the perfect, church-going family. I understand what it's like to feel like you're being judged, but usually at least 90% of your ward do not judge . . . they mostly care about us when we are hurting . . .
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Who is is your Dad? I used to live in Arizona years ago. Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, Globe, and Miami.
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Half hour of saying nothing