I had the privilege of fellowshipping David and of being an official witness at his baptism. As a former full time missionary he is what we would call a golden investigator though I have never met someone quite like him. It has given me a fresh appreciation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Watch this space.
It's because of how much he read and knows the bible, that it puts all the pieces together. It is truly beautiful to see. This is what people can bring to the church there full of strong testimonies they just lack the true church, the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints. Proud lds 😊
I love David and his videos and I am reminded of Esther. He was born for a day such as this. The Lord saved him to come forward at this time for this purpose! He might not have been as effective had he found the church even 20 years ago! His testimony is powerful! He will be a Paul to the evangelicals for sure! Hallelujah! Hurrah for Israel!
I'm grateful for the Bible. It helped my ancestors, who loved the Bible and Jesus Christ, be able to seek for authority. When they met the missionaries in Denmark they knew right away it was true. They left all they had and trekked a strange land and helped establish southern Utah and never wavered from the gospel. The Bible helps us to see truth. The Book of Mormon helps us further to live the truth. This brother is a testament of that.
Lisa, I am one of those people, like your grandparents. I was a young girl joining the Church in Finland, then came to America soon after. I consider myself a pioneer!
We truly, at times as members, forget or don’t understand what we have. This man, and converts like him, shouldn’t have to remind us but I’m grateful for him and for them. I haven’t really cried tears of joy and longing watching Cwic before. Thanks Greg for sharing this. I second this man’s sentiments. Darkness truly hates the light of the LDS, because light will crush the head of darkness.
I am so glad you’ve found this new convert. I found him last week and was amazed at how knowledgeable he was. His testimony needs to be publicized globally. His common sense outlook on the restoration should be studied by missionaries. He will help us spread the gospel.
@@KB-nv4bl I do not see the sincerity in Jeff. If Jeff is not converted by the end of his search, he is not sincere as I said. On the other hand, he is not looking for the truth.
@@45s262 yes, he has a great personality but I don’t see his actual sincerity. The thing is he makes a living from being a preacher and he can’t do that in our church. He can’t take money out of the collection plate. He practices priestcraft.
I loved hearing David's story. I can't imagine searching for the church for so long and being basically led away from it by others. Welcome Brother Alexander! I respect your love for the Lord and your determination. So much ahead!
He is all the more converted because of the problems/challenges. He would have had to face them sooner or later, and it's better to resolve them before being baptised than drift away temporarily after making covenants.
I joined the church almost 50 years ago and recently found myself being bombarded with the negative rhetoric that's out there. I found myself questioning if I had actually been wrong in my decision. I am so grateful I found this podcast. My heart feels at peace. Thank you for taking time to air these. God Bless you!
I have been through a ton of negative stuff about the LDS Church of late as well. There is some strong medicine available. Not all is well in Zion, but her day of redemption is coming even if we are overcome of the world for a season. Hang in there! The answers are here.
Wow! This was absolutely wonderful! I'm so grateful to be a part of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, and loved hearing this amazing man's testimony!
What a BEAUTIFUL testimony from a new covert ❤. I was also taught by missionaries and converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I could relate to so much. The fullness of the gospel is the most beautiful and precious above all. I loved when he sang. I felt the spirit so strong. I rejoice as another brother has found the covenant path❤ His life is going to be blessed beyond anything he could imagine. It is only the beginning.
Isn’t it!!! One man is actually searching for truth with a sincere, open heart. The other is just comparing from a logical, non-spiritual point of view. When you truly open your heart, the Holy Ghost can testify to you.
Amen on that. I’ve never felt that Pastor Jeff is sincere as he makes sure he preaches about his evangelical viewpoints to debunk our doctrine. He says it ever so subtle but I peeped how cunning he is. He’s a great person but my spirit tells me he is not genuine or sincere. He knows that we prefer not to be called “mormons” or “mormon church”, but he still does it and I can’t get past that as it is disrespectful. When he was doing commentary on our Come Follow Me Program he spent majority of his time preaching his evangelical beliefs and downgrading the lessons. He even refused to even refer to the KJV with our CFM program and overshadowed the Truth of our Gospel teaching s while emphasizing the evangelical talking points as the last word.
I can see your point of view but respectfully disagree that Pastor Jeff is in any way trying to be divisive. He’s touring the Saratoga Springs Temple soon and has never been disrespectful. I would say, the differences are a lot to take in and he’s doing an amazing job of engaging the church and being vulnerable yet showing his understanding as well. There are plenty of “members” who are less Christ like than he has shown. My hope is he gains a testimony and becomes a powerful voice to Christianity.
@@doxdog I’m not saying he’s divisive. I’m speaking from what he have presented. I just don’t feel like he presents the full truth of our teachings, doctrines and beliefs and it’s obvious to me he wants his evangelical viewpoint to have more weight to be the answers to salvation. He always counter what we teach and water it down. Don’t get me wrong…He is a great speaker. He’s a gentle soul and very subtle but I can’t help but feel he’s being disrespectful when he repeatedly doesn’t use the correct name of the church. When it’s obvious with common ground with shared beliefs, he glosses over it. The same emphasis is not given to our benefit. With all the exposure he’s had since from the beginning, he have not shown any acceptance of our doctrine. His evangelical roots are deep rooted and he gives a mountain of reasonings why. I call it throwing shade. 🙏🏽❤️ I wish the members he brings on his panel to have discussions are well versed in our doctrine. It would give him greater understanding and truths. Somehow his discussions are with the members that leaves me shaking my head and I get second hand embarrassment as they mistakenly misrepresent the Gospel teachings with their opinions.
I grew up a devoted Catholic and served as altar boy. I am Filipino and I joined the LDS church at age 21. I can relate to almost everything that David is saying including his observation that the leaders of this church are humble. In fact, I describe them as super humble. The way they teach and speak at conferences are so calm and yet so powerful.
Love it. I had about given up on churches. There being so many all teaching it differently. But the Lord apparently saw my worth and put me in contact with this Church. Joined when I was 25 and went on a mission a year later. Still have an awfully hard time convincing anyone of the truth. Thank you sir!
Bless you ! It’s hard to teach those who choose not to hear or believe! That’s when we rely on God and Holy Ghost that they might open their hearts, but still love them and still be friends in Christ.. sometimes those are hard things st times.. God bless you and your efforts!
I’ve been in the Church most of my life and hearing about his long search and frustrations makes me realize how blessed I’ve been in my life for having been born to a mother who had a testimony and shared it with her children.
I am thankful for this new member. Having been Pentecostal before being baptized into the Church I relate to his testimony. Pentecostals are knowledgeable in the Bible, the worship by the spirit this brother reminds me of my experiences The scripture that hooked me was Ezekiel 37 about the stick of Judah and of Joseph. I asked what does it have to do with me? That changed my life.
I remember being taught and saying to the missionaries, “You mean there is a church that actually teaches this?” I was blown away that it was “The Mormons” that taught what was missing in my Christian experience.
I was born a Latter day Saint in California. My family came across the plains with Brigham Young in 1847 to Utah, so my roots run deep. but I too was truly converted and it happened through The Spirit in a way that makes my belief and knowledge undeniable. God Bless this man and I pray he can withstand the resistance he will encounter as he moves forward. Being a Latter day Saint is truly a blessing and a wonderful way of life and only by The Grace of Jesus Christ is it part of me.
congratulations in your baptism into The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. My husband left the Church to become an Bible only Church. I'm thankful for you story. I'm so thankful for the restored gospel.
Fantastic! I grew up Catholic, went to a Christian camp a few summers in high school, and closely knew some LDS. There were many anti-LDS people back then, and one of my friends asked me to go to a church youth group meeting that was about the “Mormons.” I knew it would be anti, & decided to go. Almost everything at that meeting was wrong & I knew it because I knew my LDS friends were Christians! Because of that meeting, I decided to take the missionary lessons to learn what LDS actually believed, not what somebody else said they believed. I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Senior in High school-over 40 years ago. Best thing I ever did!!!
I also stumbled onto David’s channel just a bit before his baptism. What a great guy. I forwarded the link to his UA-cam page to Pastor Jeff from Hello, Saints - as I thought David might be a great mediator for Jeff between the Evangelical and LDS worlds, and how he was able to overcome some of those things Jeff sometimes gets hung up on. Glad you were able to connect with David too, Greg. Love your channel and your insights.
I think that's probably true. What is certainly true is that while Jeff wants to learn as much as he can about the LDS faith, he's no humble seeker. And it's naive of any LDS person to think that he is. Jeff is perfectly happy with who he is--a faithful Evangelical pointing out positives in LDS members and negatives in LDS beliefs. And he does it as meekly as he can.
I came across this guy a few days ago, and im just blown away how many things this guy knew that I didnt when I received the witness of The Book of Mormon. On the one hand not knowing and discovering the pattern gives knowledge of a pattern that is experiential. Spending more time then ive been alive on the Earth seeking out Truth, gives one cause to know it when they see it.
Really enjoyed his conversion and hearing about his life. He is going to be a very powerful missionary for Christ. Thanks Greg for your outreach to believers and nonbelievers and shining a light on what is going on in this crazy world. The great accuser is very busy and we need to be more vigilant with what is real truth.
I can't thank you enough Greg for your videos! I am an inactive member of the church due to some awful personal choice I've made and continue to make one being drinking alcohol. I feel completely unclean to go to church being around great spiritual people. So I get my spiritual fill through you and general conference which I'm excited for next week. Your videos and guest you bring on help slowly build my testimony again. I pray one day I will be spiritually clean enough to take the sacrament and ultimately return to the temple.
Really love you brother. Hang on and do not forget Christ loves you and suffered for my sins and for yours as well. All those in your ward are sinners. My guess is they will love you w/o judging.
@@rschow1747 I really appreciate that! My ward is great they always check up on me and I actually feel they truly care. I have the ward missionaries over for dinner every couple months. So blessed to have great member near me that care.
I hope you enjoyed conference today. I’m so pleased you have good people loving and supporting you. I support you and your efforts to reach your highest spiritual goals, especially returning to the temple. I never feel more of God’s love than I do in His sacred house. I know this great blessing is in your future. God wants to give us EVERYTHING including His power ( through Christ )! This is the generous God we worship. Praying for you right now. Keep going! Expect MIRACLES! ☀️
Outstanding!! I know this brother's sense of urgency and excitement. You literally want to "shout from your rooftop" and "shake everyone AWAKE"!!! That is what conversion does. I am so happy for him! Now it's about standing firm, growing and RETAINING the conversion. That goes for everyone as we should know. Yes, we tend to take so much for granted. "My Bible found his wife." Love it! So true!
WOW! I am snowed in my house today and am not able to make it to church. With next week being General Conference, Fast Sunday is today. Watching this on this snowy sabbath morning really filled my heart with his energetic, educated, enthusiastic and faithful testimony. I have many people I love who have been put in that fog. Power comes through authority, which is given by God. Man does not have the power to give himself authority to work in His name. This was the best articulation of this I have heard in a long time, as it comes to bridging a gap with our brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope missionaries use this video as a rebuttal in teaching situations. May God bless him and use him for His glory. ❤
Thank you so much. You have enlightened me especially Joshua, Moses and our beloved prophet Russell M. Nelson, being 😊98, etc. what a great testimony, you are truly one of the elect gathered in the last days to prepare for the Lord’s return. Thank you so much and your testimony of our apostles and prophets. I was born and raised LDS. Thank you and God bless.💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍
What a wonderful testimony. I'm actually excited for this good brother to get to the temple and enter into the fullness of the blessings of the priesthood. D&C 84:20
Wow! Love this guy and his faith in looking for the truth! Most would have given up! So happy he finally found the truth!! I'm so excited to listen to these wonderful men he is talking about!!
Wow! Loved this❤ I love how his study of the gospel of John led him to the restored church. Both of you are correct in voicing that many Latter-Day Saints don’t understand the Bible as they should. I’m so grateful that the Church has the Come Follow Me program which teaches a four year curriculum from ALL of the standard works. An understanding of the Plan of Salvation is I found the answers I needed to accept the gospel in its fullness.
I just came upon his videos probably about the time he started posting them, but I didn't realize it was from the start. Love this guy and his enthusiasm for the gospel! His story is much like mine, but I found the truth much sooner. May God bless his efforts! And thank you, Greg, for having him on!
Yes, we preach of Christ...the gospel, but how else could he define his past, but calling them evangelicals . In my language the word "gospel" is translated evankeliumi.
@@lafrancehannele6884 oh, I'm not arguing with him. Just an observation that is consistent with his new found respect. I think Joseph Smith actually defined "evangelist" quite differently than the common Christian usage. I believe he said an evangelist was a patriarch .
I was baptized on 8/13/2023 into the Church of Christ of Latter day Saints. Like David, I am 68 years young, and former Church of Christ converted to Catholic when I married in 1973. I just discovered Cwic, and discovered David Alexander 2 weeks ago! Thank you for this podcast!
I found him a week ago, and subscribed to his channel. He says a lot of things I've been thinking for years. I see his channel blowing up very soon. His scriptural knowledge is impressive, and he has a very positive and magnetic personality.
THIS GUYS IS AMAZING TO HAVE FIGURED THIS OUT ON HIS OWN. BEING A MEMBER ALL MY LIFE, I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THE SCRIPTURES FROM THOSE IN THE CHURCH. IT IS FUN TO HEAR IT FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS ONLY BEEN A MEMBER FOR 6 DAYS! AMAZING! YOU HAVE STRENGTHENED MY TESTIMONY, THANK YOU BROTHER! I DID MEET A MAN ON MY MISSION YEARS AGO WHO HAD BEEN TUGHT BY THE SPIRIT OF WHAT CHRIST CHURCH WOULD LOOK LIKE AND WAS TOLD HE WOULD KNOW IT WHEN HE FOUND IT. THIS IS CHRIST CHURCH HERE APON THE EARTH. I LOVE MY WARD. AND I'M EXCITED TO HEAR FROM THE SPEAKERS AT GENERAL CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK.
This guys knowledge of the Bible helped him so much. I am so glad that I discovered his channel and like you I’ve been watching his videos and sharing them on my own Facebook page to help spread the message. He’s going to be a wonderful member.
I love this man have watched all his videos in 3 days. I want more. What a testimony wow, I'm so happy you're one of us now brother David. Thank you Gregg for such an amazing pod cast ❤
Wow Dave 38:44, I am loving listening to your testimony. Your testimony alone will bring hundreds of the children of our Heavenly Father to light and fullness of the Gospel. I converted to the gospel 15 years ago. Now I called to be a Bishop and I being serving for 5 months now as Bishop. David I know the Lord need you in gathering of Israel and leading His Church😊❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your testimony, David! It is wonderful to see the light in you. I am so happy you found the truth and answers you have been searching for. Welcome to the fold. 💜
Amazing story and conversion. It’s not only unfortunate that he didn’t have the restored gospel for so long but it’s just as unfortunate we didn’t have him. God has a plan and we need hi David’s experience and testimony at this time more than ever.
I found David's videos about a week ago and have truly been blessed by his testimony and knowledge and life experiences. As a life long member he has made me realize how ungrateful I have been for what I have. I respect him so much and thank him for sharing. He has strengthend my testimony, for which I thank him and pray the Lord will continue to bless and use him.
I've watched all his videos. I love this guy, too. I wish I was one of those Sister missionaries who taught him! I believe he's the "first" of many Evangelicals that will be coming to the church. President Nelson is preparing the way for them. God bless him.
My amazing daughter was part of the companionship that taught David! Hearing his story and progression from her every week (as well as hers as a brand new missionary) has been the biggest highlight of the last 4 months!
How refreshing to listen to this testimony, it reminds me how I felt when I first joined the church. We are so blessed to continuing revelation and living prophets amongst us!
I found David last week too. Share his story with several friends. They love his perspective. Like some apostles wrote to the Jew and others the gentile. He writes to our evangelical friends. I love those folks. I love their zeal and devotion.
I have listened to several of David’s podcasts. They are great. With his knowledge, experience and desire to listen to the spirit, he will be a great tool in the Lord’s hands :-)
I was incredibly touched. I rarely if ever comment on UA-cam but feel I should here. I just love this man’s enthusiasm with the brethren of the church. I hope we can absorb some of that as we get ready to listen to them in a week. Let’s also not forget the beautiful Sisters we have to lead us and teach us as well.
The Book of Mormon is not only there to be a second witness of Jesus Christ. It's also the means of differentiating Christ's church from the tens of thousands of other Christian denominations.
David's story is much like my own. I read the Book of Mormon along with the Bible to learn where there was conflicts - but there were no conflicts! Reading the Book of Mormon was the greatest decision of my life!
I knew from 6th grade confirmation class in the Methodist Church that the Trinity was not correct. The minister really was not happy with me getting the whole class behind me! So after college at a Methodist university and after to succumbing to the immorality there, I found Jehovah's Witnesses and joined because they taught the Trinity was a false belief. Then the elders treated me as a non repentant member when I went to them for help. I left there and went back to my immortal life. At least 13 yrs later an ex boyfriend joined the church and really cleaned up his life. After knowing that it still took me 2 years to find the missionaries. I found them and they got transferred the next day... But the church moved in sister missionaries. I found out we do not believe the Trinity and of , course , other true doctrines. I joined 2 months later. I love this brothers testimony!!!
Loved the quote “My Bible finally has found his wife”. Wait until you can feel the presence of the lord found in the holy temple. And all nations will come to the mountain of the lord and learn of his ways. Sending you love from vernal Utah. Thank you for your testimony brother Alexander
Amazing story- a great example of someone who is thirsting and hungering for truth! Thank you for sharing!!!!! I really love this guy and his intelligent conversion ❤
I wondered how long it would take you to get David on your channel. I’ve been watching all his videos. What a journey and what a testament to the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Ghost.
That was refreshing! I am also a convert who previous to joining would mock and ridicule the church. This was a wonderful reminder of how wonderful it is to find the truth
Great conversation with Brother Alexander. I joined The Church many, many, years ago, when I was 33, and the excitement I, too, had as a new convert, is still with me today. The fire of a true convert never goes out...
This man has incredible insights, and has been prepared by the hand of God to accept the gospel at this time in his life. How many thousands of other individuals like him or just waiting to grasp onto the iron rod?
I just caught this fellow in my feed about a week ago! What a refreshing, articulate and on- fire representative of the gospel!! I'm not surprised he showed up on your radar, Greg!
Imagine giving this man a Gospel Doctrine calling! What a blessing it is to have him remind us of that which can be so easily taken for granted. Great guest, thank you, sir!
I am so happy for this sweet man. I have been watching him the past few weeks and he is exciting. He feels the fire and he is sharing his light. So much love and tons of prayers coming his way. Thanks for having him on Greg. 😇🥰 I get so excited when I hear the conversion stories of others. He is so happy he makes me cry happy tears. Hahaha. God is good every day.
This is one of the most important interviews you have done Greg! You need to get Dr Lyn Ridenhour on your show. A Baptist minister with a firm testimony of the BOM.
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It's cool to hear the stories of other recent converts. I myself was baptised exactly four months ago.
Hey! Congratulations and welcome. How did you end up finding the LDS church and what finally helped you decide to get baptized?
Awesome!
Congratulations Theo. It’s a beautiful Church.
Congratulations! So happy for you and to have you!❤️
Congratulations Theo!
I had the privilege of fellowshipping David and of being an official witness at his baptism. As a former full time missionary he is what we would call a golden investigator though I have never met someone quite like him. It has given me a fresh appreciation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Watch this space.
Awesome!
How cool is that...
It's because of how much he read and knows the bible, that it puts all the pieces together. It is truly beautiful to see. This is what people can bring to the church there full of strong testimonies they just lack the true church, the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints. Proud lds 😊
I love David and his videos and I am reminded of Esther. He was born for a day such as this. The Lord saved him to come forward at this time for this purpose! He might not have been as effective had he found the church even 20 years ago! His testimony is powerful! He will be a Paul to the evangelicals for sure! Hallelujah! Hurrah for Israel!
Amen!
Precisely what I was feeling as he expressed his decades journey of frustration.
Amen!!!!❤
AAAAAAAMMMMMMMEEEEEEENNNNNNN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My thoughts exactly. Preserved to arrive at this time and place.
As a convert, this strengthens my testimony. Thank you gentlemen!!!
Wonderful!
I am a convert to the church. I was raised an evangelical Christian. I recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of my baptism.
Awesome!
As a convert from Evangelicalism, I relate to this SO MUCH. Thank you!!
I'm grateful for the Bible. It helped my ancestors, who loved the Bible and Jesus Christ, be able to seek for authority. When they met the missionaries in Denmark they knew right away it was true. They left all they had and trekked a strange land and helped establish southern Utah and never wavered from the gospel.
The Bible helps us to see truth. The Book of Mormon helps us further to live the truth.
This brother is a testament of that.
My ancestors also left Denmark and I have ended up in Southern Utah!
Same with my danish ancestors . God be praised.
Lisa, I am one of those people, like your grandparents. I was a young girl joining the Church in Finland, then came to America soon after. I consider myself a pioneer!
@La France Hannele That's the very definition of pioneer! The only Finnish word I know is Kiitos!
Danish ancestors here, too 🙋🏼♀️
Maybe we’re cousins.
I’m so grateful for their sacrifice!
We truly, at times as members, forget or don’t understand what we have. This man, and converts like him, shouldn’t have to remind us but I’m grateful for him and for them. I haven’t really cried tears of joy and longing watching Cwic before. Thanks Greg for sharing this. I second this man’s sentiments. Darkness truly hates the light of the LDS, because light will crush the head of darkness.
I am so glad you’ve found this new convert. I found him last week and was amazed at how knowledgeable he was. His testimony needs to be publicized globally. His common sense outlook on the restoration should be studied by missionaries. He will help us spread the gospel.
Totally agree. He knows his stuff.
Agreed. Much better than pastor Jeff.
@@KB-nv4bl I do not see the sincerity in Jeff. If Jeff is not converted by the end of his search, he is not sincere as I said. On the other hand, he is not looking for the truth.
@@KB-nv4bl Pastor Jeff is great
@@45s262 yes, he has a great personality but I don’t see his actual sincerity. The thing is he makes a living from being a preacher and he can’t do that in our church. He can’t take money out of the collection plate. He practices priestcraft.
I loved hearing David's story. I can't imagine searching for the church for so long and being basically led away from it by others. Welcome Brother Alexander! I respect your love for the Lord and your determination. So much ahead!
Thank you!
He is all the more converted because of the problems/challenges. He would have had to face them sooner or later, and it's better to resolve them before being baptised than drift away temporarily after making covenants.
David knows what he’s talking about! Let’s go!!!! I’m a Protestant convert too!! It’s true! The brainwashing is real. He hits every nail on the head!
I joined the church almost 50 years ago and recently found myself being bombarded with the negative rhetoric that's out there. I found myself questioning if I had actually been wrong in my decision. I am so grateful I found this podcast. My heart feels at peace. Thank you for taking time to air these. God Bless you!
I'm glad you did to. The gospel is true. There are many that want to chip away at that truth.
I have been through a ton of negative stuff about the LDS Church of late as well. There is some strong medicine available. Not all is well in Zion, but her day of redemption is coming even if we are overcome of the world for a season. Hang in there! The answers are here.
Wow! This was absolutely wonderful! I'm so grateful to be a part of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, and loved hearing this amazing man's testimony!
What a BEAUTIFUL testimony from a new covert ❤. I was also taught by missionaries and converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I could relate to so much. The fullness of the gospel is the most beautiful and precious above all. I loved when he sang. I felt the spirit so strong. I rejoice as another brother has found the covenant path❤ His life is going to be blessed beyond anything he could imagine. It is only the beginning.
Yes!, that true yearning for God.
Such a glaring difference between this man and pastor Jeff. You can feel his sincerity through all of his videos.
Isn’t it!!! One man is actually searching for truth with a sincere, open heart. The other is just comparing from a logical, non-spiritual point of view. When you truly open your heart, the Holy Ghost can testify to you.
Amen on that. I’ve never felt that Pastor Jeff is sincere as he makes sure he preaches about his evangelical viewpoints to debunk our doctrine. He says it ever so subtle but I peeped how cunning he is. He’s a great person but my spirit tells me he is not genuine or sincere. He knows that we prefer not to be called “mormons” or “mormon church”, but he still does it and I can’t get past that as it is disrespectful. When he was doing commentary on our Come Follow Me Program he spent majority of his time preaching his evangelical beliefs and downgrading the lessons. He even refused to even refer to the KJV with our CFM program and overshadowed the Truth of our Gospel teaching s while emphasizing the evangelical talking points as the last word.
I’ve felt Pastor Jeff is very sincere. They can both be.
I can see your point of view but respectfully disagree that Pastor Jeff is in any way trying to be divisive. He’s touring the Saratoga Springs Temple soon and has never been disrespectful. I would say, the differences are a lot to take in and he’s doing an amazing job of engaging the church and being vulnerable yet showing his understanding as well. There are plenty of “members” who are less Christ like than he has shown. My hope is he gains a testimony and becomes a powerful voice to Christianity.
@@doxdog I’m not saying he’s divisive. I’m speaking from what he have presented. I just don’t feel like he presents the full truth of our teachings, doctrines and beliefs and it’s obvious to me he wants his evangelical viewpoint to have more weight to be the answers to salvation. He always counter what we teach and water it down. Don’t get me wrong…He is a great speaker. He’s a gentle soul and very subtle but I can’t help but feel he’s being disrespectful when he repeatedly doesn’t use the correct name of the church. When it’s obvious with common ground with shared beliefs, he glosses over it. The same emphasis is not given to our benefit.
With all the exposure he’s had since from the beginning, he have not shown any acceptance of our doctrine. His evangelical roots are deep rooted and he gives a mountain of reasonings why. I call it throwing shade. 🙏🏽❤️
I wish the members he brings on his panel to have discussions are well versed in our doctrine. It would give him greater understanding and truths. Somehow his discussions are with the members that leaves me shaking my head and I get second hand embarrassment as they mistakenly misrepresent the Gospel teachings with their opinions.
“They simply know not where to find it”. Thank you for sharing your story David. And thank you for having David on your channel Greg.
My pleasure!
I grew up a devoted Catholic and served as altar boy. I am Filipino and I joined the LDS church at age 21. I can relate to almost everything that David is saying including his observation that the leaders of this church are humble. In fact, I describe them as super humble. The way they teach and speak at conferences are so calm and yet so powerful.
Love it. I had about given up on churches. There being so many all teaching it differently. But the Lord apparently saw my worth and put me in contact with this Church. Joined when I was 25 and went on a mission a year later. Still have an awfully hard time convincing anyone of the truth. Thank you sir!
Bless you ! It’s hard to teach those who choose not to hear or believe! That’s when we rely on God and Holy Ghost that they might open their hearts, but still love them and still be friends in Christ.. sometimes those are hard things st times.. God bless you and your efforts!
I’ve been in the Church most of my life and hearing about his long search and frustrations makes me realize how blessed I’ve been in my life for having been born to a mother who had a testimony and shared it with her children.
LOVE THIS! Brother Alexander is on FIRE for GOD, truth and righteousness!!! We all must be broken to be truly born again ❤️
I am thankful for this new member. Having been Pentecostal before being baptized into the Church I relate to his testimony. Pentecostals are knowledgeable in the Bible, the worship by the spirit this brother reminds me of my experiences
The scripture that hooked me was Ezekiel 37 about the stick of Judah and of Joseph. I asked what does it have to do with me? That changed my life.
Thanks for sharing.
What is the LDS teaching on the two sticks? I've read that,but can't remember
@@paularoberts866 Ezekiel 37 - The "Stick of Judah" is the Bible. The "Stick of Joseph" is the Book of Mormon.
I remember being taught and saying to the missionaries, “You mean there is a church that actually teaches this?”
I was blown away that it was “The Mormons” that taught what was missing in my Christian experience.
I was born a Latter day Saint in California. My family came across the plains with Brigham Young in 1847 to Utah, so my roots run deep. but I too was truly converted and it happened through The Spirit in a way that makes my belief and knowledge undeniable. God Bless this man and I pray he can withstand the resistance he will encounter as he moves forward. Being a Latter day Saint is truly a blessing and a wonderful way of life and only by The Grace of Jesus Christ is it part of me.
congratulations in your baptism into The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. My husband left the Church to become an Bible only Church. I'm thankful for you story. I'm so thankful for the restored gospel.
Fantastic! I grew up Catholic, went to a Christian camp a few summers in high school, and closely knew some LDS. There were many anti-LDS people back then, and one of my friends asked me to go to a church youth group meeting that was about the “Mormons.” I knew it would be anti, & decided to go. Almost everything at that meeting was wrong & I knew it because I knew my LDS friends were Christians! Because of that meeting, I decided to take the missionary lessons to learn what LDS actually believed, not what somebody else said they believed. I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a Senior in High school-over 40 years ago. Best thing I ever did!!!
Thanks for sharing! Amazing that you had the inner strength to investigate the Church on your own! Great Decisions!!
I also stumbled onto David’s channel just a bit before his baptism. What a great guy. I forwarded the link to his UA-cam page to Pastor Jeff from Hello, Saints - as I thought David might be a great mediator for Jeff between the Evangelical and LDS worlds, and how he was able to overcome some of those things Jeff sometimes gets hung up on. Glad you were able to connect with David too, Greg. Love your channel and your insights.
Great ideas! I think Jeff is trying to talk LDS into evangelism!
I think that's probably true. What is certainly true is that while Jeff wants to learn as much as he can about the LDS faith, he's no humble seeker. And it's naive of any LDS person to think that he is. Jeff is perfectly happy with who he is--a faithful Evangelical pointing out positives in LDS members and negatives in LDS beliefs. And he does it as meekly as he can.
@@briscocounty2810 True but I trust in his somewhat small humble look into the church and the scriptures because he's doing it the best way he can
@Brisco County you are 100% right. Took the words right out of my mouth
What a great testimony!
You’re right Greg, I love this guy!
I came across this guy a few days ago, and im just blown away how many things this guy knew that I didnt when I received the witness of The Book of Mormon. On the one hand not knowing and discovering the pattern gives knowledge of a pattern that is experiential. Spending more time then ive been alive on the Earth seeking out Truth, gives one cause to know it when they see it.
Really enjoyed his conversion and hearing about his life. He is going to be a very powerful missionary for Christ.
Thanks Greg for your outreach to believers and nonbelievers and shining a light on what is going on in this crazy world. The great accuser is very busy and we need to be more vigilant with what is real truth.
I can't thank you enough Greg for your videos! I am an inactive member of the church due to some awful personal choice I've made and continue to make one being drinking alcohol. I feel completely unclean to go to church being around great spiritual people. So I get my spiritual fill through you and general conference which I'm excited for next week. Your videos and guest you bring on help slowly build my testimony again. I pray one day I will be spiritually clean enough to take the sacrament and ultimately return to the temple.
I think you will be.
Really love you brother. Hang on and do not forget Christ loves you and suffered for my sins and for yours as well. All those in your ward are sinners. My guess is they will love you w/o judging.
@@rschow1747 I really appreciate that! My ward is great they always check up on me and I actually feel they truly care. I have the ward missionaries over for dinner every couple months. So blessed to have great member near me that care.
I hope you enjoyed conference today. I’m so pleased you have good people loving and supporting you. I support you and your efforts to reach your highest spiritual goals, especially returning to the temple.
I never feel more of God’s love than I do in His sacred house. I know this great blessing is in your future. God wants to give us EVERYTHING including His power ( through Christ )! This is the generous God we worship. Praying for you right now. Keep going! Expect MIRACLES! ☀️
Come as you are. We are all sinners. Coming as you as are is your first strp
These testimonies strengthen my own. ❤❤
It’s so refreshing to see that he is so excited to have found a pearl of great price, he gave everything he had for it.
I DO love this guy! Thank you for introducing him.
Outstanding!! I know this brother's sense of urgency and excitement. You literally want to "shout from your rooftop" and "shake everyone AWAKE"!!! That is what conversion does. I am so happy for him! Now it's about standing firm, growing and RETAINING the conversion. That goes for everyone as we should know. Yes, we tend to take so much for granted. "My Bible found his wife." Love it! So true!
WOW! I am snowed in my house today and am not able to make it to church. With next week being General Conference, Fast Sunday is today. Watching this on this snowy sabbath morning really filled my heart with his energetic, educated, enthusiastic and faithful testimony. I have many people I love who have been put in that fog. Power comes through authority, which is given by God. Man does not have the power to give himself authority to work in His name. This was the best articulation of this I have heard in a long time, as it comes to bridging a gap with our brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope missionaries use this video as a rebuttal in teaching situations. May God bless him and use him for His glory. ❤
Great, thank you for hosting David. He is a bright light bringing unto Christ those stuck in the mists of darkness. Thank you David!!!
Thank you so much. You have enlightened me especially Joshua, Moses and our beloved prophet Russell M. Nelson, being 😊98, etc. what a great testimony, you are truly one of the elect gathered in the last days to prepare for the Lord’s return. Thank you so much and your testimony of our apostles and prophets. I was born and raised LDS. Thank you and God bless.💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👍
What a wonderful testimony. I'm actually excited for this good brother to get to the temple and enter into the fullness of the blessings of the priesthood. D&C 84:20
Wow! Love this guy and his faith in looking for the truth! Most would have given up! So happy he finally found the truth!! I'm so excited to listen to these wonderful men he is talking about!!
Wow! Loved this❤ I love how his study of the gospel of John led him to the restored church. Both of you are correct in voicing that many Latter-Day Saints don’t understand the Bible as they should. I’m so grateful that the Church has the Come Follow Me program which teaches a four year curriculum from ALL of the standard works. An understanding of the Plan of Salvation is I found the answers I needed to accept the gospel in its fullness.
I just came upon his videos probably about the time he started posting them, but I didn't realize it was from the start. Love this guy and his enthusiasm for the gospel! His story is much like mine, but I found the truth much sooner. May God bless his efforts! And thank you, Greg, for having him on!
You’re welcome.
LDS are evangelical. Probably the most evangelical, meaning filled with the spirit of evangelism.
Yes, every member a missionary ,right?
@@franciegwina missionary and a witness.
Yes, we preach of Christ...the gospel, but how else could he define his past, but calling them evangelicals . In my language the word "gospel" is translated evankeliumi.
@@lafrancehannele6884 oh, I'm not arguing with him. Just an observation that is consistent with his new found respect. I think Joseph Smith actually defined "evangelist" quite differently than the common Christian usage. I believe he said an evangelist was a patriarch .
@@lafrancehannele6884 yeah I looked it up. D&C Sec. 107:39-53.
Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I love hearing how people gain a testimony and join the church Of JC LDS. ❤
I've been hoping you would have him on!!! I've binged everything he's done and I love him so much!!! Thanks so much for interviewing him!!! ❤️
I was baptized on 8/13/2023 into the Church of Christ of Latter day Saints. Like David, I am 68 years young, and former Church of Christ converted to Catholic when I married in 1973. I just discovered Cwic, and discovered David Alexander 2 weeks ago! Thank you for this podcast!
Welcome!
I found him a week ago, and subscribed to his channel. He says a lot of things I've been thinking for years. I see his channel blowing up very soon. His scriptural knowledge is impressive, and he has a very positive and magnetic personality.
I have no words to describe how powerful this new converter but in tears filling his new found restoration.
THIS GUYS IS AMAZING TO HAVE FIGURED THIS OUT ON HIS OWN. BEING A MEMBER ALL MY LIFE, I HAVE BEEN TAUGHT THE SCRIPTURES FROM THOSE IN THE CHURCH. IT IS FUN TO HEAR IT FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS ONLY BEEN A MEMBER FOR 6 DAYS! AMAZING! YOU HAVE STRENGTHENED MY TESTIMONY, THANK YOU BROTHER! I DID MEET A MAN ON MY MISSION YEARS AGO WHO HAD BEEN TUGHT BY THE SPIRIT OF WHAT CHRIST CHURCH WOULD LOOK LIKE AND WAS TOLD HE WOULD KNOW IT WHEN HE FOUND IT. THIS IS CHRIST CHURCH HERE APON THE EARTH. I LOVE MY WARD. AND I'M EXCITED TO HEAR FROM THE SPEAKERS AT GENERAL CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK.
This guys knowledge of the Bible helped him so much. I am so glad that I discovered his channel and like you I’ve been watching his videos and sharing them on my own Facebook page to help spread the message. He’s going to be a wonderful member.
@@KB-nv4bl what's his channel pls
I have been watching him and love his channel. He is a breath of fresh air in a world full of hate and envy. I so love his story of conversation.
I love this man have watched all his videos in 3 days. I want more. What a testimony wow, I'm so happy you're one of us now brother David. Thank you Gregg for such an amazing pod cast ❤
This was so awesome! I wish everyone could listen to this wonderful brother. I love these discussions, these conversion stories.
Wow Dave 38:44, I am loving listening to your testimony. Your testimony alone will bring hundreds of the children of our Heavenly Father to light and fullness of the Gospel. I converted to the gospel 15 years ago. Now I called to be a Bishop and I being serving for 5 months now as Bishop. David I know the Lord need you in gathering of Israel and leading His Church😊❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing your testimony, David! It is wonderful to see the light in you. I am so happy you found the truth and answers you have been searching for. Welcome to the fold. 💜
Amazing story and conversion. It’s not only unfortunate that he didn’t have the restored gospel for so long but it’s just as unfortunate we didn’t have him. God has a plan and we need hi David’s experience and testimony at this time more than ever.
An incredible testimony. Well informed, eloquent, and his discussion of authority is something so many in our church forget about.
David has perspectives and quotes Bible verses that are fascinating.
What a wonderful, faith-promoting story. I hope that I never take for granted that which some people starve for all their lives.
Agreed.
I found David's videos about a week ago and have truly been blessed by his testimony and knowledge and life experiences. As a life long member he has made me realize how ungrateful I have been for what I have. I respect him so much and thank him for sharing. He has strengthend my testimony, for which I thank him and pray the Lord will continue to bless and use him.
He is so right, I felt the spirit stronger than ever in the presence of Pres Thomas Monson when I was in the mtc
He is amazing, thank you for talking to him.
I've watched all his videos. I love this guy, too. I wish I was one of those Sister missionaries who taught him! I believe he's the "first" of many Evangelicals that will be coming to the church. President Nelson is preparing the way for them. God bless him.
My amazing daughter was part of the companionship that taught David! Hearing his story and progression from her every week (as well as hers as a brand new missionary) has been the biggest highlight of the last 4 months!
@@jamiedevereaux2193 What a blessing to your daughter and companion and David's ward!
Greg. Thank you for conducting this video and posting. We appreciate all you are doing!
I have been excitedly waiting for this....thank you very much Greg
I have been following him and was wondering when other LDS channels would pick up on the story. Love seeing him on this channel
How refreshing to listen to this testimony, it reminds me how I felt when I first joined the church. We are so blessed to continuing revelation and living prophets amongst us!
What a great pod cast. So refreshing to be reminded of what we have.
That is how I felt.
I found David last week too. Share his story with several friends. They love his perspective. Like some apostles wrote to the Jew and others the gentile. He writes to our evangelical friends. I love those folks. I love their zeal and devotion.
I have listened to several of David’s podcasts. They are great. With his knowledge, experience and desire to listen to the spirit, he will be a great tool in the Lord’s hands :-)
I was incredibly touched. I rarely if ever comment on UA-cam but feel I should here. I just love this man’s enthusiasm with the brethren of the church. I hope we can absorb some of that as we get ready to listen to them in a week. Let’s also not forget the beautiful Sisters we have to lead us and teach us as well.
Enjoy this guy's life travel seeking for truth and at last found it; he's well versed in the scriptures which assisted in his search. Well done!
The Book of Mormon is not only there to be a second witness of Jesus Christ. It's also the means of differentiating Christ's church from the tens of thousands of other Christian denominations.
Yes! It IS the proof that God has given us that this is his restored gospel.
BINGO
This brother is a breath of fresh air. He reveals Evangelical Christianity for what it is.
David's story is much like my own. I read the Book of Mormon along with the Bible to learn where there was conflicts - but there were no conflicts! Reading the Book of Mormon was the greatest decision of my life!
I knew from 6th grade confirmation class in the Methodist Church that the Trinity was not correct. The minister really was not happy with me getting the whole class behind me! So after college at a Methodist university and after to succumbing to the immorality there, I found Jehovah's Witnesses and joined because they taught the Trinity was a false belief. Then the elders treated me as a non repentant member when I went to them for help. I left there and went back to my immortal life. At least 13 yrs later an ex boyfriend joined the church and really cleaned up his life. After knowing that it still took me 2 years to find the missionaries. I found them and they got transferred the next day... But the church moved in sister missionaries. I found out we do not believe the Trinity and of , course , other true doctrines. I joined 2 months later. I love this brothers testimony!!!
Thanks for sharing!
thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your testimony Brother Alexander 🙏
Loved the quote “My Bible finally has found his wife”. Wait until you can feel the presence of the lord found in the holy temple.
And all nations will come to the mountain of the lord and learn of his ways. Sending you love from vernal Utah. Thank you for your testimony brother Alexander
Thanks for giving him the space to communicate his experience.
Amazing story- a great example of someone who is thirsting and hungering for truth! Thank you for sharing!!!!! I really love this guy and his intelligent conversion ❤
Definitely bring him back!
Will do.
I wondered how long it would take you to get David on your channel. I’ve been watching all his videos. What a journey and what a testament to the truthfulness of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Ghost.
That was refreshing! I am also a convert who previous to joining would mock and ridicule the church. This was a wonderful reminder of how wonderful it is to find the truth
Great conversation with Brother Alexander. I joined The Church many, many, years ago, when I was 33, and the excitement I, too, had as a new convert, is still with me today. The fire of a true convert never goes out...
I agree with that one
This man has incredible insights, and has been prepared by the hand of God to accept the gospel at this time in his life. How many thousands of other individuals like him or just waiting to grasp onto the iron rod?
Oh, yay!!! I’m glad you found him! I was hoping!!
Fantastic conversion story! Welcome to the old ship Zion, we are so glad you’re here! You should teach seminary and help the youth learn the Bible 😁
Of course, our Family refers to is as The Old Shipp Zion! (ha,ha)
This is such an amazing story!! I joined the church when I was 17 and there is no day I don't thank God for bringing me to the truth!🥰
🥰 What year were you baptized?
@@amandadangerfieldpiano 2014
@@anxhelahysa9871 Cool.
Yes, he is a great man with a strong testimony. I am in the process of watching all of his videos.
I was so vitalized hearing his testimony! It was inspiring! Thank you to both of you. 😊
This story is worth a movie.
Absolutely love this interview. Thanks for being a presenter of a broader scope
Glad you enjoyed it!
Uplifting video to watch today on the Sabbath. Thank you for sharing your story Brother Alexander
thanks, I tried to time it.
I just caught this fellow in my feed about a week ago! What a refreshing, articulate and on- fire representative of the gospel!! I'm not surprised he showed up on your radar, Greg!
This interview was phenomenal. I love this guy and his enthusiasm. Welcome brother.
Thanks. Great guest!
@@CwicShow thank you for having him on. Now if we can just get Pastor Jeff on board with converting.
The understanding of this brother is amazing!
This is one of the most I retesting testimonies I’ve ever heard. Well spoken and pure hearted. Sweet man, welcome to our family/church!
Imagine giving this man a Gospel Doctrine calling! What a blessing it is to have him remind us of that which can be so easily taken for granted. Great guest, thank you, sir!
My thoughts exactly
Imagine giving him a seminary teacher calling. Wow!
I am so happy for this sweet man. I have been watching him the past few weeks and he is exciting. He feels the fire and he is sharing his light. So much love and tons of prayers coming his way. Thanks for having him on Greg. 😇🥰 I get so excited when I hear the conversion stories of others. He is so happy he makes me cry happy tears. Hahaha. God is good every day.
This is one of the most important interviews you have done Greg! You need to get Dr Lyn Ridenhour on your show. A Baptist minister with a firm testimony of the BOM.
What a great interview. I am grateful to hear David’s perspective and experience.