What an intelligent, capable and wonderful woman. A testament to how strong Satan is and he wants the best in this world and for a time he was able to influence her but thankfully she realized the falsehood. Bless her for fighting and coming back!! Her husband sounds like a gem! Church membership is soon in hospital future
The church has pleasant platitudes it sounds so sweet. But at the end of the day the spirit told me that the church is not true. Best of luck on your spiritual journey God bless you and God loves you.
@bobicusrex it's ok that ypu make that choice. To say that about platitudes is your opinion. My 50 plus years in the church has been nothing but uplifting and meaningful
@patriciadumont7059 I know for some people the church is uplifting. It is for those who fit in. But for those who don't it's just empty platitudes. They're pleasant platitudes but empty platitudes none the less
@bobicusrex knowing the doctrine and studying the scriptures, listening to the prophet is vital. The social aspect is cultural and everyone should make you feel welcome. Keep in mind, we are human and have faults. What would you change if you could? Where did we go wrong? And what strengths do you bring to the co ngregarious? I mean this sincerely and with kindness
I wish my aunt would come on here. She taught anti-mormon classes at a non-denominational mega church and hated our faith for 25+ years. I just re-baptized her and she is 100% back. Miracles happen, never say never.
Kelsea is a jewel. Talk about a comeback. This has to be one of my favorite episodes. Thirty years ago I, too, had a "night paralysis" experience. I was young and single living in an apartment that never had a good spirit about it. I didn't spend a lot of time there because it felt dark, so I just mainly slept there. I had just fallen asleep and somewhere between 10:00 -11:00 pm, suddenly my eyes SHOT open--as I felt an indescribable terrifying darkness--something demonic physically hovering over me. My heart was racing a million miles an hour, I could hear it. I felt if I turned around and looked up at whatever it was, I would have been swallowed up by hell. I was an active member at the time, but I lay paralyzed and there is no way I could have spoken as the fear overcame all thought. It took me some time to think the words, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to leave." The dark being immediately left. Gone. There are no words to describe the sheer terror and complete stuper of thought when it was happening. After the "sleep paralysis" event , I never slept in that apartment again. Evil is real. I can relate to what Joseph Smith felt in the sacred grove. God is good. Jesus really is the answer. And the Church of Jesus Christ is His restored church on the earth.
Easily a top 3 comeback episode, if not #1. The gospel (specifically as described in the book of mormon) dispels all error and counterfeits. There is no substitute for prayer and scripture study. Miracles and spiritual manifestations still exist. They only cease because of our lack of faith. Thank God for his power to save souls, and to do so immediately! Now is the time and the day of your salvation (Alma 34).
@@racealexander1660 thank you so much for watching! 🥰 I agree, it's so important that we all realize how much spiritual warfare is still happening and to be so cautious of counterfeits! CLING TO THE GOSPEL.
@@unclebart100All of the episodes on this channel are so different and each will speak to people in different ways! There's no need to be rude. I'm sure there are several videos from this amazing channel that will speak to you so much more than this one!
@@Kelsea-in-Christ nothing against you, it was on the interviewer. First REAL question was nearly 40 minutes in, and 90% of her contribution was "that's amazing".
I’m so glad you joined the Church!!!! You will never ever regret it. It’s the adversary who tears people away. Like she says… “stay focused on Christ!!!” I will second that from a convert 54 years in the Church. I joined at BYU. Long long story. ❤
That paralysis you spoke of is real. It happened to me on the mission as I woke up during rhe middle of the night. We were in an area where a lot of good was about to happen, and the adversary was pissed. He was trying to destroy me. I called on Jesus like you did, along with a few words towards the adversary a missionary should not say😂. Through the power of our Savior, it released me and flew out the door (the door slammed open as it bolted away). I don't like to talk about this, but I wanted you to know it was real, and you should look at it as a blessing, knowing you are doing the right thing and the adversary is mad. And that's exactly what we want!! Thanks for sharing your experience!! I love how His power through love can truly change us. Kinda crazy how much He loves us and how truly easy it is to turn to Him. Your Husband sounds like a much better man than most of us members. I want to be that kind of a man. Keep cherishing him. There are very few men that good in the world.
My ex wife and her 5 friends got sucked into energy work and only a couple years later they all left the church and divorced their husbands including me because I wouldn’t believe them. It has destroyed every family I’ve seen it touch. It’s amazing you were able to escape from it! I’m blessed to be remarried to someone who doesn’t fall for it because it is taking a lot of LDS women.
It's taking SO MANY LDS women you're right! It's heartbreaking to see. I'm so sorry about your ex wife. But I'm so glad you found someone who has discernment. I've seen it destroy every family it touches as well. It's horrifying.
@@Kelsea-in-Christ I'll take that as a genuine, well intentioned greeting and not an underhanded dismissal. ☺️ I've been out of Mormonism for a number of years now- and it was absolutely the best thing for my family. I'm really glad that you found a spiritual path that works the best for yours!
I feel conflicted about this. I also learned a lot about energy work around 8 years ago. Studied it a lot. Emotion code, a bit of body code, reiki, got certified at the first level, have crystals etc. But I also did my best to stay in alignment with the gospel and to remember and know that any and all healing through these tools comes from Jesus Christ. He is the creator of the world. I did receive some relief and healing through it and felt the holy ghost guide me at times. I actually felt compelled to go the temple more as understanding the energy work made me realize more how important attending the temple was, how important casting out is etc. How false beliefs from the adversary can keep us from progressing etc. I don't do much with it now, but it wasn't something that took me away from the gospel. In some ways it strengthened it. But I know it can be the starting of leaving the church for others so that's why I was always trying to be careful in what I partook of and how. I tried to stay in alignment with the gospel.
I can't get through any episode of Come Back without crying! I just feel the spirit so much through these amazing people and their stories! I feel like I can relate to everyone and their different stories! ❤❤
Incredible woman! So many women are searching for some magic way to happiness, truth and light and it is in the restored gospel!! I love how much study and prayer is in her life. Such a light!❤
What an amazing time to come to the temple for the first time. Mike Day, Dave Butler (In The Language of Adam), Andrea Woodmansey (on the Stick of Joseph podcast), and even the non-member, Margaret Barker, have increased my understanding of the Temple a hundredfold in the last six months. Andrea's latest visit to the Stick of Joseph, published yesterday, has blown my mind yet again. I think my understanding of temple symbology just doubled again after watching that episode. What a testimony of Jesus. "Help me Jesus," is something we all need to request much more often.
I’m so happy to hear this conversation!! Thank you for your honesty and powerful testimony. I come from a family of indigenous medicine women. We have been observing the “new age” movement for a while. It’s an adaptation of many ancient practices without the rules. Even our ancient family practices have grown to include the wisdom of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the power of the priesthood. The new age is filled with out-of-time practices and half-truths that can regress your spiritual development.
What I love about these stories is that they can be told without shame. This is one of my favorite stories and has so many ingredients that will help others recognize that they too belong to the same Heavenly family that we all once knew in pre-mortality. Kelsea will be a remarkable beacon of light to many who will use her experience and example to come back to Christ and his Church as well. It is profoundly amazing how each of us is known by God and is on our own time table with Him. We often don't get help when we WANT it .. because God knows the perfect time for when we NEED it. Each episode of Come Back Podcast is testimony that there is a God and that we belong to the authentic Church of His Son, Jesus Christ.
I heard once someone say that the difference between sinful shame and righteous shame is one makes you hide your sin like a Pharisees, the other makes you proclaim that you are nothing without the Lord like Moses.
Fear, shame and guilt are the tools of the devil. God wants us to run to him when we sin not away from him, he never leaves his arm are wide open, we leave him.
What a remarkable story! The roads you’ve traveled with energy healing, new age ideologies, identitarianism, crystals etc that so many today seek out instead of seeking Christ, will find answers in your story. I have seen the same outcomes for those who’ve followed these paths and they do offer as you said that grain of hope for a moment but in the end lead to heartache, sorrow and loss of precious relationships. Nothing matches the power and healing of Christ. I’m so grateful for your courage and your humility to have come back to Christ through the power of his atoning sacrifice. His miracles in your behalf are witness of his absolute love for you. He wants to bless all who come to him. You give so much hope and give so much light! Thank you! I’m so grateful for this podcast. It brings me hope for my loved ones.
What an incredible story. Thank you so much for explaining with such vivid details what you went through. I'm a Bishop and this is really helpful on top of being so uplifting. I'm convinced many people need to hear this, so thank you for having the courage to testify. Bless you and your family! Greetings from France
I can definitely relate with the not being able to reach good emotions the more I got involved in the paganism and the occult. I still get depressed or angry, but Jesus Christ is yoked with me and i pull through those tribulations by following his lead. Gods grace and Christs atonement win through every time.
It is amazing to me how all of us, inside and out of the church, are seeking for peace. And if we listen to the spirit, we come to understand the truth of the Savior’s words, “my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you”. All the man-made philosophies in the world can’t give us peace. True, lasting, eternal, heavenly peace comes from the Savior.
I seldom leave comments on the internet, but I want to say to Kelsea; thank you very much for coming on this podcast and sharing your conversion story and the steps you took back to the church. I can relate to your experiences and conversion. I was a convert at age 29, just after having my first child. His birth woke me up that I needed God. I didn’t have parents who prayed or talked about God. I have always been spiritual and I attended church with different friends as a child. I lived in Chicago and the church wasn’t out there yet. But I moved to Arizona and a new family moved in across from us, and they shined and glowed. I wanted to know why they did, and I asked where they go to church and when I heard the name, I knew and Gods voice in my head confirmed it. I have three kids now and it’s been a great ride. I did have an experience like yours after I joined the church. This spirit I could see while lying on my back. It was like an amoeba floating above my bed. I cast out spirits often from my home until I heard an experience my Bishop had. Then I really felt the power and I knew they left my house and they never came back.
I'm so glad I watched this today. I have a friend who is very into new age and she is talking more about it. It has always made me feel warry, as she seems to bare her testimony of it often. I really appreciate hearing all of Kelsea experience and I'm so glad that you asked her more about the new age aspect for us!
I love your testimony. I too had that demonic experience when I was 19, and I too called on God for help and it left. It’s real. My daughter is currently in the new age movement and so convinced the church is wrong. Your story strengthens my hope that she will return to Christ soon
This Joseph Smith quote came to mind as Kelsey was talking: "If thou wilt lead a soul unto salvation, thy mind, oh man, must stretch as high as the utmost heavens, search into and contemplate the darkest abyss and broad expanse of eternity--thou must commune with God." She has done these things and has found salvation in Christ.
@@sagegallagher There's more to be said but I didn't want to run out of time! I definitely want to make more videos explaining how it's all counterfeit doctrines!
What a beautiful story ❤. This made me cried of happiness that she return to the gospel. Welcome back sister in gospel welcome back ❤. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤
I had reki , bought some crystals and burner things after the practitioner told me the colours i needed , bear in mind my house had been deducted with a priesthood blessing, I brought the stuff home and got the burner going , I then had a prompting to seach on UA-cam about this kind of thing and how it relates with Christianity, I found some videos from ex practitioners who then returned to Christian beliefs. I followed them , throwing out the stuff into the garbage as i thrown it into the bin, a loud demonic growl was heard , by myself and my 24 year old son who was behind me! This stuff is real , don't mess with it , God is the way and the light.
@@Kelsea-in-Christ Yes the stuff was only in the house a few hours. I won the Reki session , just the one , so thought id try it , it was after my marriage failed so wasn't in the best of mental health. #Lighttheworld :) oh i did a video about the experience on my channel.
This is beautiful story of redemption and love, and a true example of how we are never forgotten or forsaken by our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, who stand ready to receive us as we reach the depths of humility and turn to Them for succor, support, and love.
What a wonderful story and you've gained and followed your heart and been strengthen by the spirit of the Lord I love how you just simple state that we have everything already. That's how simple it's is. Life has many challenges but if we keep centring every choice no matter how difficult it is your Lord will always provide a way that's how beautiful it is and I've come to know we can easily get persuade by many things that can easily confuse us but pray and keep praying I testify of the many challenges in my life I can feel it in my bones every wrong choice you make my Lord always has a way to steer me back into his loving and guiding arms we are already his children hold on strong to your purpose and testimony he will always and forever will provide a way if seek everytime. May the good Lord bless each and everyone of you and don't you quit keep pressing forward. In Jesus name Amen.❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have seen so much if what you’ve described and you’ve confirmed the truth of the way I have interpreted these pitfalls and insights. This is proof of the Holy Ghost. We’ve never met, and yet, we’re perceiving extremely specific spiritual experiences exactly the same way. I watched the sleep paralysis/demonic attack hit my brother. I watched the motivation to be “so enlightened” lead so many others away that don’t even know how blinded they are. Your witness on being lost and finding your way back is a treasure.
Kels….so proud of you for telling your story. You are such a blessing to our ward and I’m so happy to know you! I know this video will help so many people. Love you! ❤
Absolutely loved this episode! Thank you Kelsea for sharing your experience. I love your testimony of how counterfeit practices can take us away from the true and growth promoting practices (prayer, scripture study, personal revelation, etc) we have been given in the gospel of Jesus Christ! ❤️ You are a truly a light!
Thank you for sharing. I have loved ones that have gone down this road. Getting divorced as they become so spiritual with all these various oils, healings, pressure point, new age ideas etc. etc. It’s made me understand more where they’re at. Thank you for sharing this.
Beautiful story and testimony! So much truth! Counterfeits are very dangerous because the person is so unaware of how badly they are being fooled and “carefully” led down to hell.
Thank you for sharing your story. Increased love for one’s spouse is such a gift! A heavenly one! And I agree that the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ is way better than new age.
I was not raised in the church either. I was born Catholic and have traced my family lines all the way back to the 1500's in Normandy France. Had it not been for the baptisms of babies and children... I don't think there would have been anyway to track these things. But when I was in the 7th grade way way back in 1969, (I graduated from High School in 1974 and joined the Army the same year.) I can remember being taught by the Nuns about the Trinity. When they tried to explain it to me... I could not comprehend it. There was something telling me that this belief was not true. I felt as if this was a perversion of who God was. It was later in 1977 that while being stationed in the Army in Germany... I was taking the missionary discussions when the doctrine of the Trinity came up. I told the missionaries that this doctrine was not true and I would not join a church that taught it. I can remember big smiles coming across their faces as they notified me that I was correct. And they said their Church does not accept the doctrine of the Trinity either. That was one of the many ways I was told how this church teaches and has true doctrines... and this is what make it the true Church.
@MrNirom1 that's so incredible about your finding ancestors back to the 1500's and you are correct about the record keeping of early infant baptism. Its so good to have such early records and it's fun to try reading them!
I love the prayers on The Chosen based off traditional Jewish/Hebrew prayers. So I’ve written many of them down and tried to memorize then so I can include them in my prayers. I love these pleadings for protection through the night: Blessed art Thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings sleep to our eyes and slumber to our eyelids. Spread over us Thy tabernacle of peace. Let our sleep be tranquil and undisturbed by troubling thoughts, bad dreams, and wicked schemes. May we awaken in peace to a new day and new life, that our eyes may behold the splendor of Thy light. Praised art Thou, Lord, whose glory gives light to the entire world. Guide us with Thy good counsel. Save us because of Thy mercy and for Thy Name's sake. Shield us from every enemy, plague, sword, famine, and sorrow. Remove the adversary from before and behind us. Shelter us in the shadow of Thy wings. Grant us life and peace, now and always. Forgive us our sins and trespasses. Have mercy upon us and all those who suffer.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can relate on so many levels. Your story gives me hope and peace in our savior Jesus Christ and in his timing and in his ways.
This episode was amazing. It gave me some additional hope for some of the most important people in my life that they can also experience the “mighty change of heart” that Kelsea shared with us.
Wonderful testimony! You are wonderful. So many people will benefit from you sharing your story. Also, many are returning, and many others will return or find the truth. God and Christ are working tirelessly through the Holy Ghost. As you know the Holy Ghost is working through our hearts. No one can't stop this work from progressing. Simply. God is more powerful. You have a great work to do. Your experience needs to be told. God bless you and your whole family and your relatives!
This was so good! Loved this. Honestly, with that part about sleep paralysis, her experience isn’t much different than Joseph’s first vision. Satan seems to have a pattern of sending evil spirits to anyone trying to come unto Christ, either by literally silencing them or scaring them. Calling out to Jesus Christ has a real power to it.
I dabbled in New Age for a time and I was deceived that I could help more people learning and practicing New Age beliefs and practices than just being a member of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You feel kind of powerful thru the New Age stuff & that is Satan deceiving people. It is in direct opposition to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
I remember a time being around a lot of people that were headed this direction, and I remember reading a book about energy healing and doing a search on the internet about the contents and witchcraft popped up. I was quite surprised but it made sense according to the feelings that surrounded it. The scriptures don't have nice things to say about witchcraft. I got rid of the book and started trying to influence the friends away from it.
Awesome episode! Learned a lot, what an incredible journey. Couple things I noticed: God allowed her to go down that new age path, and it wasn't until she knelt and prayed.. asking, pleading, seeking.. then the Spirit filled her heart. He waited for her to be ready, and waited for her to ask. I also love that the Lord also started to then impress on her to go back to His church. So many great elements in this story! Her journey through both new age and anti-mormon materials.. whew!!
Thank You Kelsea for sharing such a personal journey with us! I loved your story and your ability to articulate so many of your experiences. I truly felt the spirit as your spoke about your faith journey and your sweet family. Thank You again.
What a great episode! I honestly think that a faith crisis/deconstruction, as painful as it is, is almost essential for all members of the church. I have been in that space for the past 10 years and it’s incredibly hard at times but it has made my convictions in the core so much stronger. There is plenty that I don’t agree with and that I get frustrated with but I do have faith that God will make things right over time.
Such a wonderful episode! Especially pertaining to new age ideology. So many things take people away from the focus of Christ. Many have good intentions but like this said, it worked at first and then she kept having to have more with little to no results. Jesus Christ works! The gospel of Jesus Christ works! Heavenly Fathers plan WORKS! So happy for this sweet sister. She had to go through those things and experience all that she did to know - it really works. And it is true! Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I appreciate how you expressed knowing that Jesus had saved you, even when others told you He hadn’t. The Savior can truly find us anywhere.
Thank you so much!! I really love the final counsel that you gave that. There is nothing good out there that you cannot find in the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. And to just stay focused on Jesus Christ. Love it! Best counsel ever!
I love the dialogue about shame. I often describe it as the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is productive. It’s a righteous recollection or acknowledgment of sin/wrong doing that pushes you toward the savior. Shame keeps us stagnant or walking away from the savior. It keeps us feeling badly about ourselves and pushes us to believe that we can not be better. Guilt is a gift from the Savior. Shame is a curse from the devil. Also, Angels and seer stones is an LDS podcast with folklore professors. They talk about similar experiences with dark spirits at night. Super interesting!
I came back to the church after ten years away, and during my return to activity I woke up in the middle of the night, black mass floating over me, I was paralyzed, and couldn’t speak. With great effort, I was able to reach my remote, turned on to Chosen, fell asleep from there.
I had a demonic attack when I was coming back to Jesus Christ it was terrifying but he saved me from this awful doom, and my life has been blessed ever since in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I must say I was quite surprised that her experience was so similar to mine. My life has never been so spiritually lead as it is now. I feel his love and guidance on a daily basis. Where are story differs is I always knew the Church was true. I was in a state of rebellion. I’m so glad I never got past feeling the spirit. Because if I had I would be lost forever.
I see so much of my wife in Kelsea. In 2020 she stopped believing and stepped away from the church and into agnosticism and feminism. A little bit of new age, too. We're trying to make it work, but it is very rough. We've talked of divorce several times--she has asked for it before--and are essentially separated and living in the same house in different rooms raising our kids as Kelsea did in her story. It's not a happy life and not something I want forever. I pray for my wife to have an awakening like Kelsea every day.
Austin, stay "focused on Christ" attend the temple as often as possible and you will be led to know what to say and do to serve your wife in the way Christ would and bring the spirit into your home. When I prayed for a miracle for my family I was led to 1 Colossians 9-15 and I prayed that the blessings of those verses would strengthen and give spiritual discernment and find opportunities for service and fill him with knowledge of Christ's Atonement ect to my husband. Don't be the one to suggest divorce but rather put the appropriate boundaries in your marriage that God suggests in order to raise your family in righteous paths and leave the outcome in His hands. Realize as long as you keep the covenants you have made you will receive the blessings whether your wife chooses to or not and even if you remain married for this life you will not be yoked unequally for eternity with someone who is not worthy or does not want the promised blessings of temple covenants.
You are pretty awesome. God has a special place for people like yourself who still love and hope despite the challenge. Your children will be blessed for your sacrifice. So will you.
When she talked about her husbands activity in their ward I started having a reaction to my allergies. My eyes started watering. It was definitely allergies.
I totally. Agree with grace, this is definitely top 3.If not #1 my most favorite episode, I've just had to wipe the tears away during this whole conversation.Thank you so much Kelcea
What an intelligent, capable and wonderful woman. A testament to how strong Satan is and he wants the best in this world and for a time he was able to influence her but thankfully she realized the falsehood. Bless her for fighting and coming back!! Her husband sounds like a gem! Church membership is soon in hospital future
I needed this today! 100% Thank you!!
The church has pleasant platitudes it sounds so sweet. But at the end of the day the spirit told me that the church is not true. Best of luck on your spiritual journey God bless you and God loves you.
@bobicusrex it's ok that ypu make that choice. To say that about platitudes is your opinion. My 50 plus years in the church has been nothing but uplifting and meaningful
@patriciadumont7059 I know for some people the church is uplifting. It is for those who fit in. But for those who don't it's just empty platitudes. They're pleasant platitudes but empty platitudes none the less
@bobicusrex knowing the doctrine and studying the scriptures, listening to the prophet is vital. The social aspect is cultural and everyone should make you feel welcome. Keep in mind, we are human and have faults. What would you change if you could? Where did we go wrong? And what strengths do you bring to the co ngregarious? I mean this sincerely and with kindness
I wish my aunt would come on here. She taught anti-mormon classes at a non-denominational mega church and hated our faith for 25+ years. I just re-baptized her and she is 100% back. Miracles happen, never say never.
Contact the "Come Back" podcast! We want to hear her story!!
If she's willing, of course.
I would love to hear her story.
Thanks for sharing this. I have a brother who has gone anti and joined a baptist church. Hoping to see him back one day.
Heck ya! Would love to hear more about her story.
Kelsea is a jewel. Talk about a comeback. This has to be one of my favorite episodes. Thirty years ago I, too, had a "night paralysis" experience. I was young and single living in an apartment that never had a good spirit about it. I didn't spend a lot of time there because it felt dark, so I just mainly slept there. I had just fallen asleep and somewhere between 10:00 -11:00 pm, suddenly my eyes SHOT open--as I felt an indescribable terrifying darkness--something demonic physically hovering over me. My heart was racing a million miles an hour, I could hear it. I felt if I turned around and looked up at whatever it was, I would have been swallowed up by hell. I was an active member at the time, but I lay paralyzed and there is no way I could have spoken as the fear overcame all thought. It took me some time to think the words, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to leave." The dark being immediately left. Gone. There are no words to describe the sheer terror and complete stuper of thought when it was happening. After the "sleep paralysis" event , I never slept in that apartment again. Evil is real. I can relate to what Joseph Smith felt in the sacred grove. God is good. Jesus really is the answer. And the Church of Jesus Christ is His restored church on the earth.
This interview needs to reach more women in the church!
What are you talking about?
Comment and share it!
@@_inveterate Because it’s the women who tend to fall for the. New Age teachings.
So many women are leaving.
It needs to reach more women outside of the church as well!
Easily a top 3 comeback episode, if not #1. The gospel (specifically as described in the book of mormon) dispels all error and counterfeits. There is no substitute for prayer and scripture study. Miracles and spiritual manifestations still exist. They only cease because of our lack of faith. Thank God for his power to save souls, and to do so immediately! Now is the time and the day of your salvation (Alma 34).
@@racealexander1660 thank you so much for watching! 🥰 I agree, it's so important that we all realize how much spiritual warfare is still happening and to be so cautious of counterfeits! CLING TO THE GOSPEL.
THIS is top 3? Wow, I guess I'm not going to watch more episodes. Very underwhelming.
@@unclebart100All of the episodes on this channel are so different and each will speak to people in different ways! There's no need to be rude. I'm sure there are several videos from this amazing channel that will speak to you so much more than this one!
@@Kelsea-in-Christ nothing against you, it was on the interviewer. First REAL question was nearly 40 minutes in, and 90% of her contribution was "that's amazing".
@@unclebart100That’s because Ashly lets the guest do most of the talking.
This was amazing! I’m 41 and was just baptized last month, born and raised in UT. And some of her stories sit so deep within mine!
I’m so glad you joined the Church!!!! You will never ever regret it. It’s the adversary who tears people away. Like she says… “stay focused on Christ!!!” I will second that from a convert 54 years in the Church. I joined at BYU.
Long long story. ❤
That paralysis you spoke of is real. It happened to me on the mission as I woke up during rhe middle of the night. We were in an area where a lot of good was about to happen, and the adversary was pissed. He was trying to destroy me. I called on Jesus like you did, along with a few words towards the adversary a missionary should not say😂. Through the power of our Savior, it released me and flew out the door (the door slammed open as it bolted away). I don't like to talk about this, but I wanted you to know it was real, and you should look at it as a blessing, knowing you are doing the right thing and the adversary is mad. And that's exactly what we want!! Thanks for sharing your experience!! I love how His power through love can truly change us. Kinda crazy how much He loves us and how truly easy it is to turn to Him.
Your Husband sounds like a much better man than most of us members. I want to be that kind of a man. Keep cherishing him. There are very few men that good in the world.
Be like him, YOU CAN DO IT!!
I could have written this word for word. It’s so relieving to know someone else has experienced this as well.
@@kayleighsearle5681 when will we see you on this podcast Kayleigh? Please sign up.
My ex wife and her 5 friends got sucked into energy work and only a couple years later they all left the church and divorced their husbands including me because I wouldn’t believe them. It has destroyed every family I’ve seen it touch. It’s amazing you were able to escape from it! I’m blessed to be remarried to someone who doesn’t fall for it because it is taking a lot of LDS women.
It's taking SO MANY LDS women you're right! It's heartbreaking to see. I'm so sorry about your ex wife. But I'm so glad you found someone who has discernment. I've seen it destroy every family it touches as well. It's horrifying.
@@Kelsea-in-Christ Then let me be the one who you can add to your pool of examples where new age spirituality has strengthened my family!💖
@@emmagillette6249 I'll pray you're still saying that in 5 years. And that you still have a testimony of the Restored Gospel. 🥰
@@Kelsea-in-Christ I'll take that as a genuine, well intentioned greeting and not an underhanded dismissal. ☺️ I've been out of Mormonism for a number of years now- and it was absolutely the best thing for my family. I'm really glad that you found a spiritual path that works the best for yours!
I feel conflicted about this. I also learned a lot about energy work around 8 years ago. Studied it a lot. Emotion code, a bit of body code, reiki, got certified at the first level, have crystals etc. But I also did my best to stay in alignment with the gospel and to remember and know that any and all healing through these tools comes from Jesus Christ. He is the creator of the world. I did receive some relief and healing through it and felt the holy ghost guide me at times. I actually felt compelled to go the temple more as understanding the energy work made me realize more how important attending the temple was, how important casting out is etc. How false beliefs from the adversary can keep us from progressing etc. I don't do much with it now, but it wasn't something that took me away from the gospel. In some ways it strengthened it. But I know it can be the starting of leaving the church for others so that's why I was always trying to be careful in what I partook of and how. I tried to stay in alignment with the gospel.
I can't get through any episode of Come Back without crying! I just feel the spirit so much through these amazing people and their stories! I feel like I can relate to everyone and their different stories! ❤❤
Incredible woman! So many women are searching for some magic way to happiness, truth and light and it is in the restored gospel!! I love how much study and prayer is in her life. Such a light!❤
What an amazing time to come to the temple for the first time. Mike Day, Dave Butler (In The Language of Adam), Andrea Woodmansey (on the Stick of Joseph podcast), and even the non-member, Margaret Barker, have increased my understanding of the Temple a hundredfold in the last six months. Andrea's latest visit to the Stick of Joseph, published yesterday, has blown my mind yet again. I think my understanding of temple symbology just doubled again after watching that episode. What a testimony of Jesus. "Help me Jesus," is something we all need to request much more often.
I love all those people you mentioned! Can't wait to watch Andrea's latest Stick of Joseph video!
I’m so happy to hear this conversation!! Thank you for your honesty and powerful testimony. I come from a family of indigenous medicine women. We have been observing the “new age” movement for a while. It’s an adaptation of many ancient practices without the rules. Even our ancient family practices have grown to include the wisdom of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the power of the priesthood. The new age is filled with out-of-time practices and half-truths that can regress your spiritual development.
What I love about these stories is that they can be told without shame. This is one of my favorite stories and has so many ingredients that will help others recognize that they too belong to the same Heavenly family that we all once knew in pre-mortality.
Kelsea will be a remarkable beacon of light to many who will use her experience and example to come back to Christ and his Church as well.
It is profoundly amazing how each of us is known by God and is on our own time table with Him. We often don't get help when we WANT it .. because God knows the perfect time for when we NEED it.
Each episode of Come Back Podcast is testimony that there is a God and that we belong to the authentic Church of His Son, Jesus Christ.
"Righteous shame" = deep humility.
Absolutely ❤️
& a broken heart and contrite spirit.
I heard once someone say that the difference between sinful shame and righteous shame is one makes you hide your sin like a Pharisees, the other makes you proclaim that you are nothing without the Lord like Moses.
Godly sorrow
Contrast with the sorrow of the damned that Mormon talks about.
Fear, shame and guilt are the tools of the devil. God wants us to run to him when we sin not away from him, he never leaves his arm are wide open, we leave him.
New age, old spirit. There is only one who is the way, the truth and the life ☝🏼😎♥️
Absolutely loved your story. Happiness is written all over your countenance.
What a remarkable story! The roads you’ve traveled with energy healing, new age ideologies, identitarianism, crystals etc that so many today seek out instead of seeking Christ, will find answers in your story. I have seen the same outcomes for those who’ve followed these paths and they do offer as you said that grain of hope for a moment but in the end lead to heartache, sorrow and loss of precious relationships. Nothing matches the power and healing of Christ. I’m so grateful for your courage and your humility to have come back to Christ through the power of his atoning sacrifice. His miracles in your behalf are witness of his absolute love for you. He wants to bless all who come to him. You give so much hope and give so much light! Thank you! I’m so grateful for this podcast. It brings me hope for my loved ones.
“Giving my heart to Jesus” that is what I feel is the answer to many challenges in our life. Thank you for sharing your story.
What a great episode. I love her story! I’m so glad to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!
What an incredible story. Thank you so much for explaining with such vivid details what you went through. I'm a Bishop and this is really helpful on top of being so uplifting. I'm convinced many people need to hear this, so thank you for having the courage to testify. Bless you and your family!
Greetings from France
I can definitely relate with the not being able to reach good emotions the more I got involved in the paganism and the occult. I still get depressed or angry, but Jesus Christ is yoked with me and i pull through those tribulations by following his lead. Gods grace and Christs atonement win through every time.
It is amazing to me how all of us, inside and out of the church, are seeking for peace. And if we listen to the spirit, we come to understand the truth of the Savior’s words, “my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you”. All the man-made philosophies in the world can’t give us peace. True, lasting, eternal, heavenly peace comes from the Savior.
love this
Me too. I should put that scripture on my wall.
I seldom leave comments on the internet, but I want to say to Kelsea; thank you very much for coming on this podcast and sharing your conversion story and the steps you took back to the church. I can relate to your experiences and conversion. I was a convert at age 29, just after having my first child. His birth woke me up that I needed God. I didn’t have parents who prayed or talked about God. I have always been spiritual and I attended church with different friends as a child. I lived in Chicago and the church wasn’t out there yet. But I moved to Arizona and a new family moved in across from us, and they shined and glowed. I wanted to know why they did, and I asked where they go to church and when I heard the name, I knew and Gods voice in my head confirmed it. I have three kids now and it’s been a great ride. I did have an experience like yours after I joined the church. This spirit I could see while lying on my back. It was like an amoeba floating above my bed. I cast out spirits often from my home until I heard an experience my Bishop had. Then I really felt the power and I knew they left my house and they never came back.
@@JeannetteWalker-f4b Thanks for Sharing Jeannette. What a beautiful blessing of conversion. What was your Bishop’s experience?
Wow! Just wow! What a wonderful episode!
I'm so glad I watched this today. I have a friend who is very into new age and she is talking more about it. It has always made me feel warry, as she seems to bare her testimony of it often.
I really appreciate hearing all of Kelsea experience and I'm so glad that you asked her more about the new age aspect for us!
I love your testimony. I too had that demonic experience when I was 19, and I too called on God for help and it left. It’s real. My daughter is currently in the new age movement and so convinced the church is wrong. Your story strengthens my hope that she will return to Christ soon
This is a great interview. I truly believe that God meets us where we are and gently guides us back to HIM.
This Joseph Smith quote came to mind as Kelsey was talking:
"If thou wilt lead a soul unto salvation, thy mind, oh man, must stretch as high as the utmost heavens, search into and contemplate the darkest abyss and broad expanse of eternity--thou must commune with God." She has done these things and has found salvation in Christ.
*Big sigh* I needed this too. This has been my first episode. 😊❤
Welcome!
Thanks for this great testimony. What a blessing to find the truth! I appreciated your detailed description of how New Age ideas are counterfeit.
@@sagegallagher There's more to be said but I didn't want to run out of time! I definitely want to make more videos explaining how it's all counterfeit doctrines!
@Kelsea-in-Christ Oh, please do make more videos.
Thank you for this!! I am inspired. 🙏
What a beautiful story ❤. This made me cried of happiness that she return to the gospel. Welcome back sister in gospel welcome back ❤. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences ❤
I had reki , bought some crystals and burner things after the practitioner told me the colours i needed , bear in mind my house had been deducted with a priesthood blessing, I brought the stuff home and got the burner going , I then had a prompting to seach on UA-cam about this kind of thing and how it relates with Christianity, I found some videos from ex practitioners who then returned to Christian beliefs.
I followed them , throwing out the stuff into the garbage as i thrown it into the bin, a loud demonic growl was heard , by myself and my 24 year old son who was behind me!
This stuff is real , don't mess with it , God is the way and the light.
That's scary! I'm so glad you looked into it and threw them out sooner than later!
@@Kelsea-in-Christ Yes the stuff was only in the house a few hours. I won the Reki session , just the one , so thought id try it , it was after my marriage failed so wasn't in the best of mental health. #Lighttheworld :) oh i did a video about the experience on my channel.
I just checked the video and it had been put as private ! crazy anyway i have made it public again.
Your come back story is so amazing! Thank you for sharing Kelsea!
This is beautiful story of redemption and love, and a true example of how we are never forgotten or forsaken by our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, who stand ready to receive us as we reach the depths of humility and turn to Them for succor, support, and love.
So happy for you!! Welcome home! ❤
Wow! Love this. Thank you sisters. “Stay focused in Christ”
What a wonderful story and you've gained and followed your heart and been strengthen by the spirit of the Lord I love how you just simple state that we have everything already. That's how simple it's is. Life has many challenges but if we keep centring every choice no matter how difficult it is your Lord will always provide a way that's how beautiful it is and I've come to know we can easily get persuade by many things that can easily confuse us but pray and keep praying I testify of the many challenges in my life I can feel it in my bones every wrong choice you make my Lord always has a way to steer me back into his loving and guiding arms we are already his children hold on strong to your purpose and testimony he will always and forever will provide a way if seek everytime. May the good Lord bless each and everyone of you and don't you quit keep pressing forward. In Jesus name Amen.❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I have seen so much if what you’ve described and you’ve confirmed the truth of the way I have interpreted these pitfalls and insights. This is proof of the Holy Ghost. We’ve never met, and yet, we’re perceiving extremely specific spiritual experiences exactly the same way. I watched the sleep paralysis/demonic attack hit my brother. I watched the motivation to be “so enlightened” lead so many others away that don’t even know how blinded they are. Your witness on being lost and finding your way back is a treasure.
Kels….so proud of you for telling your story. You are such a blessing to our ward and I’m so happy to know you! I know this video will help so many people. Love you! ❤
Love you so much! I could not be more grateful for you! 🙏❤️
Absolutely loved this episode! Thank you Kelsea for sharing your experience. I love your testimony of how counterfeit practices can take us away from the true and growth promoting practices (prayer, scripture study, personal revelation, etc) we have been given in the gospel of Jesus Christ! ❤️ You are a truly a light!
Thank you for sharing. I have loved ones that have gone down this road. Getting divorced as they become so spiritual with all these various oils, healings, pressure point, new age ideas etc. etc. It’s made me understand more where they’re at. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for sharing! I pray the Lord is with you both!!:-)
Beautiful story and testimony! So much truth! Counterfeits are very dangerous because the person is so unaware of how badly they are being fooled and “carefully” led down to hell.
Thank you for sharing your story. Increased love for one’s spouse is such a gift! A heavenly one! And I agree that the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ is way better than new age.
Such a wonderful, timely episode! Thank you for your powerful witness!! Absolutely love this one!!
I was not raised in the church either. I was born Catholic and have traced my family lines all the way back to the 1500's in Normandy France. Had it not been for the baptisms of babies and children... I don't think there would have been anyway to track these things. But when I was in the 7th grade way way back in 1969, (I graduated from High School in 1974 and joined the Army the same year.) I can remember being taught by the Nuns about the Trinity. When they tried to explain it to me... I could not comprehend it. There was something telling me that this belief was not true. I felt as if this was a perversion of who God was. It was later in 1977 that while being stationed in the Army in Germany... I was taking the missionary discussions when the doctrine of the Trinity came up. I told the missionaries that this doctrine was not true and I would not join a church that taught it. I can remember big smiles coming across their faces as they notified me that I was correct. And they said their Church does not accept the doctrine of the Trinity either. That was one of the many ways I was told how this church teaches and has true doctrines... and this is what make it the true Church.
@MrNirom1 that's so incredible about your finding ancestors back to the 1500's and you are correct about the record keeping of early infant baptism. Its so good to have such early records and it's fun to try reading them!
I love the prayers on The Chosen based off traditional Jewish/Hebrew prayers. So I’ve written many of them down and tried to memorize then so I can include them in my prayers. I love these pleadings for protection through the night:
Blessed art Thou, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who brings sleep to our eyes and slumber to our eyelids. Spread over us Thy tabernacle of peace. Let our sleep be tranquil and undisturbed by troubling thoughts, bad dreams, and wicked schemes. May we awaken in peace to a new day and new life, that our eyes may behold the splendor of Thy light. Praised art Thou, Lord, whose glory gives light to the entire world.
Guide us with Thy good counsel. Save us because of Thy mercy and for Thy Name's sake. Shield us from every enemy, plague, sword, famine, and sorrow. Remove the adversary from before and behind us. Shelter us in the shadow of Thy wings. Grant us life and peace, now and always. Forgive us our sins and trespasses. Have mercy upon us and all those who suffer.
I love this!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I can relate on so many levels. Your story gives me hope and peace in our savior Jesus Christ and in his timing and in his ways.
This episode was amazing. It gave me some additional hope for some of the most important people in my life that they can also experience the “mighty change of heart” that Kelsea shared with us.
Wonderful testimony! You are wonderful. So many people will benefit from you sharing your story. Also, many are returning, and many others will return or find the truth. God and Christ are working tirelessly through the Holy Ghost. As you know the Holy Ghost is working through our hearts. No one can't stop this work from progressing. Simply. God is more powerful. You have a great work to do. Your experience needs to be told. God bless you and your whole family and your relatives!
Thank you for sharing your story.❤ I'm so glad when people find their way back~ It gives me hope for a few relatives of mine.🙏
This was so good! Loved this.
Honestly, with that part about sleep paralysis, her experience isn’t much different than Joseph’s first vision. Satan seems to have a pattern of sending evil spirits to anyone trying to come unto Christ, either by literally silencing them or scaring them. Calling out to Jesus Christ has a real power to it.
You are right.
I can testify to that.
Wow what a beautiful strong humble testimony of Christ and the church.
Amazing testimony! I especially liked the part about righteous shame.
Amazing story! Thanks so much for sharing.
We love dear sister for your story and testimony. Thank you so much for sharing
I am so glad I listened to this podcast. Thank you Kelsea for sharing your story and incredible testimony of Jesus Christ. Welcome home❤️
Wow, I love this!! What a beautiful testimony ❤!
Thanks for sharing your story and experience ❤your testimony strengthens mine! I pray others will listen and rethink their values.
Wonderful thank you so much.
Beautiful testimony !! Amen !!
The highest form of meditation is prayer. You are absolutely right, thank you.This is the advice i've been looking for.
Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing your story.
I dabbled in New Age for a time and I was deceived that I could help more people learning and practicing New Age beliefs and practices than just being a member of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. You feel kind of powerful thru the New Age stuff & that is Satan deceiving people. It is in direct opposition to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Yes it is! DIRECT opposition!
I remember a time being around a lot of people that were headed this direction, and I remember reading a book about energy healing and doing a search on the internet about the contents and witchcraft popped up. I was quite surprised but it made sense according to the feelings that surrounded it. The scriptures don't have nice things to say about witchcraft. I got rid of the book and started trying to influence the friends away from it.
@@cachecaver good for you! 🙌🙏
Awesome episode! Learned a lot, what an incredible journey. Couple things I noticed: God allowed her to go down that new age path, and it wasn't until she knelt and prayed.. asking, pleading, seeking.. then the Spirit filled her heart. He waited for her to be ready, and waited for her to ask. I also love that the Lord also started to then impress on her to go back to His church. So many great elements in this story! Her journey through both new age and anti-mormon materials.. whew!!
What a beautiful experience. I am so grateful that you shared your story Kelsea❤️. Thank you Ashley❤
So grateful for you sharing, Kelsea.
Love this! Thank you so very much for sharing your story. ❤️🙏🏻
Kelsea is such an amazing person and has a great testimony. She’s a great follow on X.
Thanks Matt! 🙌🙏🥰
Agreed!
You both are.
Thank You Kelsea for sharing such a personal journey with us! I loved your story and your ability to articulate so many of your experiences. I truly felt the spirit as your spoke about your faith journey and your sweet family. Thank You again.
What a great episode! I honestly think that a faith crisis/deconstruction, as painful as it is, is almost essential for all members of the church. I have been in that space for the past 10 years and it’s incredibly hard at times but it has made my convictions in the core so much stronger. There is plenty that I don’t agree with and that I get frustrated with but I do have faith that God will make things right over time.
Such a wonderful episode! Especially pertaining to new age ideology. So many things take people away from the focus of Christ. Many have good intentions but like this said, it worked at first and then she kept having to have more with little to no results. Jesus Christ works! The gospel of Jesus Christ works! Heavenly Fathers plan WORKS! So happy for this sweet sister. She had to go through those things and experience all that she did to know - it really works. And it is true! Joseph Smith is a prophet of God. ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing your story!!!
What a beautiful testimony! Welcome home. ❤
Thank you, Kelsea. That was awesome. Super stoked for you and your family 😎♥️
Thank you for sharing you are amazing. Grateful for this message God bless you and your family 🙏🏻❤❤❤️ from Gold coast stake Australia
This is an amazing and relevant story. Thank you for sharing!!!
What a wonderful, inspirational story! Thank you so much for sharing.
I can so relate to this on many levels and truly appreciate you sharing it
This was an excellent discussion.
Look up the definition of discussion.
wow. good for you Kelsea. Congrats! shout out to Ward Radio!
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I appreciate how you expressed knowing that Jesus had saved you, even when others told you He hadn’t. The Savior can truly find us anywhere.
Thank you so much!! I really love the final counsel that you gave that. There is nothing good out there that you cannot find in the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. And to just stay focused on Jesus Christ. Love it! Best counsel ever!
I love the dialogue about shame. I often describe it as the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is productive. It’s a righteous recollection or acknowledgment of sin/wrong doing that pushes you toward the savior. Shame keeps us stagnant or walking away from the savior. It keeps us feeling badly about ourselves and pushes us to believe that we can not be better. Guilt is a gift from the Savior. Shame is a curse from the devil.
Also, Angels and seer stones is an LDS podcast with folklore professors. They talk about similar experiences with dark spirits at night. Super interesting!
Those are also my feelings about guilt vs. shame. Guilt = I am a good person that did something bad vs. Shame = I am a bad person.
Kelsea’s story and especially her testimony touched me deeply. Her spirit is powerful and I can see why the adversary tried to destroy her.
I came back to the church after ten years away, and during my return to activity I woke up in the middle
of the night, black mass floating over me, I was paralyzed, and couldn’t speak. With great effort, I was able to reach my remote, turned on to Chosen, fell asleep from there.
I am surprised at how many people are commenting that they have had similar experiences.- Lauren
Thank you! Your story is amazing. This podcast will help so many people.
I am so happy to know your story 😢 I love you 😘
Thank you so much. I appreciate your testimony. I learned some good things here.
I can relate to much of this story and have no doubt that it all is true!
Thanks to both of you for sharing ❤
I love this channel, thanks, Ash 🙏❤🎉
I had a demonic attack when I was coming back to Jesus Christ it was terrifying but he saved me from this awful doom, and my life has been blessed ever since in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I must say I was quite surprised that her experience was so similar to mine. My life has never been so spiritually lead as it is now. I feel his love and guidance on a daily basis. Where are story differs is I always knew the Church was true. I was in a state of rebellion. I’m so glad I never got past feeling the spirit. Because if I had I would be lost forever.
I see so much of my wife in Kelsea.
In 2020 she stopped believing and stepped away from the church and into agnosticism and feminism. A little bit of new age, too. We're trying to make it work, but it is very rough. We've talked of divorce several times--she has asked for it before--and are essentially separated and living in the same house in different rooms raising our kids as Kelsea did in her story. It's not a happy life and not something I want forever.
I pray for my wife to have an awakening like Kelsea every day.
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'll pray for you and your wife!
We are sending all the love and prayers your way.
Austin, stay "focused on Christ" attend the temple as often as possible and you will be led to know what to say and do to serve your wife in the way Christ would and bring the spirit into your home. When I prayed for a miracle for my family I was led to 1 Colossians 9-15 and I prayed that the blessings of those verses would strengthen and give spiritual discernment and find opportunities for service and fill him with knowledge of Christ's Atonement ect to my husband. Don't be the one to suggest divorce but rather put the appropriate boundaries in your marriage that God suggests in order to raise your family in righteous paths and leave the outcome in His hands. Realize as long as you keep the covenants you have made you will receive the blessings whether your wife chooses to or not and even if you remain married for this life you will not be yoked unequally for eternity with someone who is not worthy or does not want the promised blessings of temple covenants.
You are pretty awesome. God has a special place for people like yourself who still love and hope despite the challenge. Your children will be blessed for your sacrifice. So will you.
This really is super helpful for me with my personal things. Thank you so much.
When she talked about her husbands activity in their ward I started having a reaction to my allergies. My eyes started watering. It was definitely allergies.
Me as well. It’s amazing.
He's truly amazing. 🥰😭
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I love this story! I relate on so many points.
I totally.
Agree with grace, this is definitely top 3.If not #1 my most favorite episode, I've just had to wipe the tears away during this whole conversation.Thank you so much Kelcea
Absolutely beautiful story