Christ transformed Julio's heart as he struggled with same gender attraction in the LDS church.

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Christ transformed Julio's heart as he struggled with same gender attraction in the LDS church.

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5 ай бұрын

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"Jesus' first miracle was to transform water into wine. It was almost a foreshadowing of what He can do. He can transform things, He can transform people. I feel like that's what He's done with my life. Not about being gay -- it's never been just about that. But going from pride and not knowing, to knowing good from evil and becoming perhaps a little bit more humble than I was back then. I just love the teachings of the church around family, without that, I would not have even tried to have a family."
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@maryannstout7600 5 ай бұрын

I can’t begin to tell you how much your story and testimony has touched my heart. I am experiencing my own Gethsemony right now and your story is a great help. Sometimes I get very discouraged and think I’m hopeless. And then I watch a podcast like this and it gives me just enough strength to get through the last half of the day. This trial is so hard, something I never thought I’d have to face. But here I am going through it . If you can make it through your trial, which I think is the worst possible trial there is, then you give me hope for making it through mine. I am elderly and have active in the Church my whole life. But this trial is humbling me and teaching me to love Jesus Christ and appreciate the atonement more than I ever thought possible. Thank you so much . I am grateful for this podcast. I didn’t think it would affect me the way it has. We are never too old to learn more. I can see God isn’t finished with me yet.

@amandadangerfieldpiano 5 ай бұрын

I ❤ you for sharing this.

@DB_Golfer 5 ай бұрын

💯 and totally agree and same here

@kristysunday3445 5 ай бұрын

Praying for you!❤❤ He will never leave you! His angels are round about you!❤❤❤

@germanslice 4 ай бұрын

I've already figured this very difficult conundrum out... There's really only two options for faithful covenant keeping members of the church, marriage here in this life IF the person has the opportunity to or marriage during the Millennium if not got the opportunity to marry here in this life. As not everybody has got the opportunity to enter those covenants in this life. Some because of very difficult circumstances have been denied the blessings of marriage here in this life I'm been put into that situation. So instead of griping about being single and leaving the church as some have done and abandoned the covenant path to find partners outside the church, instead we have the work of giving all the others those sealing blessings of the temple (the dead) while we wait here in this life to receive our blessings or to receive them in the millennium what was denied us here. So that's the safe way and the safe way is not the easy way. The Mixed orientation marriages may work for some but don't work for everybody. So this is why it has to be done in the Lord's own time and way in this life or in the millennium.

@tamaraelsberry6630 Ай бұрын

Don't give up, hang in there ❤ I had my own Gethsemane for many years and it was frustrating and painful. Yet at the same time God was teaching me many things. Lean into it. Ask Him what He needs you to learn.. don't dismiss the things, experiences, people, books, podcasts, that come your way even if they seem unusual at the time. God has many ways of teaching us. At the end of my Gethsemane the things I had learned were priceless, and laid a foundation for me to begin using my spiritual gifts more fully. I wouldn't trade those (painful) years for anything!! Trust God. Turn to Jesus Christ to be your teacher. Blessings on your journey 🙏 🙏 🙏

@danellsworth9922 5 ай бұрын

The church has a great future. Look at these incredible souls.

@acuerdo3 5 ай бұрын

The church has a great future because Christ is the leader and he is in charge. No matter what people choose to do or say, Christ will always lead his church the way it is meant to be lead. But I do agree that the humility, faith and strength that this man has is incredible! It is a true blessing to listen to his story.

@beckischreyer 5 ай бұрын

Yes… incredible souls who found the love of Christ in His church… and want to share that with others ❤

@redhotsnow14 5 ай бұрын

It is wonderful to see how Christ can turn despair into hope, frustration into purpose, sin into sanctification. Thank you so much for your story.

@jonnyOATH 13 күн бұрын

Which Christ? The one true Christ of the Bible that is God in the flesh, or the one that is Elohim’s son that he made through sex with Mary, and is also Satan’s brother? If it’s the former, I agree. If the latter, I don’t.

@redhotsnow14 13 күн бұрын

@@jonnyOATH According to your understanding, how did Satan come to be?

@Icanonlyimagn7891 5 күн бұрын

My husband taught in his born again church, over the pulpit, the same silly falsehoods for years, and believed them to the core. Christ came to save ALL who will let Him. Remember Christ didn’t come just to save the apologetics or the evangelicals or the Catholics or the Baptist’s who all believe each other are condemned to hell. Christ came to save ALL His creations. My husband ended up becoming a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints after trying to prove the Book of Mormon (Another Testament of Jesus Christ) wrong. He realized the garbage he believed and taught over the pulpit in his born again church was all a bunch of falsehoods and lies mixed with a little bit of truth. “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.”-God It’s okay to disagree with what we believe, but God does not smile upon people spreading lies and falsehoods against their neighbor. ☀️❤️ Best of blessings!

@jonnyOATH 5 күн бұрын

@@Icanonlyimagn7891 Falsehoods are throughout the BOM. You don’t even have to look too far. A quick google search will show you. Mohammed, and Joseph are the same type of guy. They call the Bible false, and then try to copy the true source (the Bible).

@jonnyOATH 5 күн бұрын

@@redhotsnow14 Satan is one of God’s/Jesus’ creations, and not through endless celestial sex like the god of the BOM.

@CarlosRomero-pl9tk 5 ай бұрын

"you have the priesthood now, you have the power to help people"... powerful!...wow, EDIT: I see this guy as a bishop one day or soemthing, gracias hemano por tu testimonio, increible!

@theephraimite 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. My heart goes out to gay people in the church who are striving to stay on the covenant path. I don’t know what it’s like struggle against such feelings. Same goes who are struggling with anything. God bless.

@serenacarter1621 5 ай бұрын

I can feel this man's sincere love for our heavenly father and savior. Beautiful Testimony! Thank you for sharing. 🤗

@thatonedude.8440 5 ай бұрын

Julio is a prime example of true faith. God doesn’t withhold blessings from the faithful, his timing is perfect.

@LuxuryPads90 5 ай бұрын

WOW, brother! You are amazing! You are one of God's masterpieces because you've let Him mould you into who you are today! 😍 I salute you for choosing to reconcile yourself back to Him! We all have to go through our own Gethsemane's and come out purified 🥲

@lindalarsson4948 4 ай бұрын

So well said! Thanks for your comment. It expressed my sentiments exactly but could not have done it as perfectly as you did.

@amandadangerfieldpiano 5 ай бұрын

“Heavenly Father sends the right people.” That is true!

@barbarabailey6833 5 ай бұрын

Julio is so full of joy! He was the icing on the cake for a day of spiritual highs. Thank you so much.

@natandjoec 5 ай бұрын

I love his comment about coming unto Christ through faith or experience, because im afraid far too often we make experience out to be the only way to gain a testimony and we elevate ourselves over people who gained a testimony without going down that road. So glad that Ashli reiterated that not all of the people who go down that road make it back. Excellent message.

@janeeyre8241 5 ай бұрын

What a brilliant interview that offers so much hope to us all, especially prodigals. It has also helped me understand same-sex attraction in new ways and apply it to the context of spiritual testing and overcoming. It is another trial of the flesh like all trials and we should withhold all judgment while we wrestle with our own fleshly weaknesses. Thanks so much for this enlightening moment in my morning. The Church is true and just look what it can do when we believe. ❤

@dcarts5616 5 ай бұрын

This man, a covenant loving and living man, who has SSA proclivities is an absolute legend! He describes what a lot of us feel; having FUN is not JOY and all of us truly can tell the difference even when we will ignore it!! Sin is fun, it’s inexplicable sometimes why sin in any form can get those FUN juices flowing but so often miss out on cementing JOY! What a great podcast. Restored Gospel testimony strengthening content is what I seek and I’ve enjoyed the content this year, Ashley (sp*)

@lindaayre 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, both of you! I’m especially grateful for the clarification that wickedness never was happiness. Great episode!

@SusanPorterflseagrl 5 ай бұрын

"I have Jesus, what do I have to worry about?" What a beautiful testimony, so simple, so heartfelt, so pure. Thank you Julio. I'm sure this video will touch and transform many people. And this Come Back Podcast is inspiring. ♥

@dcarts5616 5 ай бұрын

49:47 GO ASHLEY!! I’m sure you were kind and respectful and I applaud you! They only win because we’re so quiet. Your boldness will touch someone!

@veggiterriw2477 5 ай бұрын

I LOVE Julio's powerful testimony which teaches so much about trials and learning. I say amen.

@indiuckymonkey2137 5 ай бұрын

I have always believed that we each bring with us tendencies and challenges from our premortal existence to overcome while in our state of mortality. I feel for those of us who are unable or unwilling to reach out to our Savior for help in overcoming those issues. I don’t believe we are always “cured,” but I know we can do all things and bear all things with Christ. So happy you came back and found true joy and happiness!

@salustone6545 5 ай бұрын

Wow! What a precious pure soul…..thank you so much for your testimony, Julio, it proves the Loving Lord has been by your side the whole time until your return to Him (Jesus Christ). This is very comforting and enlightening. It strengthens my testimony greatly. I teach gospel doctrine-Come Follow Me- and I’m greatly moved. Thank you so much again. God bless both of you.❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕🩷💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@shandrews 5 ай бұрын

Wow. This blew my mind. So much spiritual insight that’s applicable to all of us. Thank you 🙏

@zionmama150 5 ай бұрын

As a teen, I found myself attracted to men, but some women also. Very few. It always confused me. I wondered if I was Bi, but I never went down that road to explore it. I am glad I didn’t for me personally. Now hearing his testimony it makes sense. God can cause attraction to certain people, regardless of our dominate orientation. God can cause a miracle in us, even if it isn’t for all people. No one is attracted to everyone anyway. Very cool!

@Freedom0rBust 5 ай бұрын

This podcast has me considering my ways.

@sharonjohnson3603 5 ай бұрын

This is one of the most inspiring, uplifting, and informed personal stories I have heard. Thank you for sharing. Julio you are an inspiration.

@nefipereira 5 ай бұрын

This is truly marvelous. Firstly, I absolutely love your podcast. This episode not only filled me with hope and strengthened my testimony in my Savior but also taught me that living by faith is much easier than dwelling in the darkness of bad experiences. This resonates with me deeply, having experienced the pitiful hole of misery and being rescued by our Savior. I urge the younger ones not to go there, as it jeopardizes your life literally. Please stay on the righteous path; experimenting with darkness is incredibly dangerous. I knew that from the worst way. Love you all. Your brother from Brazil.❤

@elissajones5154 5 ай бұрын

WOW!! Soo many gems and tears listening to this!! LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤❤❤

@AnaliliB 5 ай бұрын

Gracias, Julio, por tu testimonio y por la vida que vives como una luz al mundo.

@heatherlarsen2355 5 ай бұрын

Julio is amazing and his light shines. His experiences can be connected to so many of us who struggle through life’s afflictions. I love reconciling faith and feelings-what an important principle for our day.

@monicacreates 5 ай бұрын

Thank you both for your testimony of the joy and peace in living the commandments and in the Savior! ❤

@sandyg7291 5 ай бұрын

Oh Julio - your love for God and Jesus Christ is powerful and wonderful and your joy of walking this path is infectious. Thank you! God bless your loving heart. 🙏🏼

@Alipotamus 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Especially the last third

@shelleyschwenke4561 2 ай бұрын

Incredible conversion story filled with miracles! Your faith in the Savior and His atonement is inspiring, and your change of heart is mighty! Thank you for sharing your journey to teach us all about love.

@janecia94 5 ай бұрын

Oh! What beautiful understandings of our Savior you two have! Thank you, thank you for sharing your experiences and faith!!! I want to memorize the wisdom you have gained! Thank you!

@user-fw8yd6ew5b 5 ай бұрын

You are a miracle and a shining star

@DB_Golfer 5 ай бұрын

34:58 such a powerful story, thanks for sharing!

@wayneorr6748 5 ай бұрын

There is a difference between transgression and sin. It is much easier to learn from the failings of others then to experience something by our own experience. Sometimes it can be fatal much less painful. Stay strong and help others by your trials. Thank you for sharing

@lanelgallentine58 5 ай бұрын

Such enlightening testimony. God is in the details of our lives. Thank you for sharing your life miracles!!

@amandadangerfieldpiano 5 ай бұрын

I love the adjectives and nouns that you chose for your comment. I love each of these sentences! One of my recent shorts is me testifying that God is in the details, I love light, and the best piano solo I composed back when I was a teenager is called “A Small Miracle”! ❤❤❤

@coreymcleod2899 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic Sabbath Fireside!😊

@chrisandre2013 5 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the raw honesty in this episode. I'm by nature a curious person and I like a simple but logical explanation for the gospel. I appreciate these open conversations because sometimes you're struggling alone and it makes you feel like you're drowning and irredeemable. Thank you. Indulging in sin doesn't bring happiness no matter how pleasurable it feels in the moment. Please keep this going. 😊

@Laura-ch7fl 5 ай бұрын

This was so interesting and good. Thank you.

@jillhorkley9158 4 ай бұрын

Wow. You made your testimony fit all of us no matter our challenges are. Thank you

@nettynette8697 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite interviews on this podcast. 💕

@followhim4425 5 ай бұрын

Julio! You’re amazing! Thank you for sharing your story!

@nicoleterry5105 5 ай бұрын

Beautiful! ♥️

@saraclark8966 4 ай бұрын

Julio's testimony and words helped my heart understand what my head has been struggling with. Thank you so much for sharing.

@utahman112 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story!!

@ItsSnagret 5 ай бұрын

An incredible episode, thank you for doing these

@DerGlaetze 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant. Extremely insightful, honest and hopeful. The best podcast yet. Bravo brother!

@AlvaroG1805 5 ай бұрын

THANK YOU 🙏 ❤❤❤❤ Great testimonies from both of you guys!!! Let us stay strong and unite with the LORD

@CNStanza1 5 ай бұрын

this was so uplifting! thank you very much

@robinbyrd4430 5 ай бұрын

A beautiful testimony. We are all blessed by you sharing your story. Thank you 🌺🕊️🙏🏽

@kristiestultz3456 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and thoughts. This gave me so much hope for me and my family.

@lindanelson1495 5 ай бұрын

I love both of your hearts - thank you for sharing them w us !

@davidmartineau1483 5 ай бұрын

What a great testimony 🙏🏻

@kristastrong 5 ай бұрын

Wow! I absolutely love Julio's testimony! This was a very powerful episode ❤

@darlayeates510 5 ай бұрын

This was so amazing....thank you!

@Jace28142 5 ай бұрын

Once again, a heartfelt thanks for an inspiring, uplifting, faith filled Comeback podcast. I tell all my friends about your channel Ashley. I am so happy that there are so many uplifting stories on KZfaq to counteract all the negative.

@elainecarter4750 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Julio and Ashly for another wonderful podcast. I have recommended your podcast to so many people and Juilo is correct, Ashly's past life does not show in her countenance. That is the power of true repentance and forgiveness by our loving Heavenly Father and His Son. I loved what you both said about learning by faith rather than by going through negative experiences, whenever possible.

@antonettedollete2458 3 ай бұрын

For me listening to your podcast helps me to be wiser. Learning from your experiences taught me to be more compassionate and kind to those who are going through such challenges and how to lift others i am capable of doing. I don't necessarily have to experience those things to learn. Moroni said, they shared their experiences to make us wiser. Listening to our brothers and sisters coming back to Church strengthens my testimony that Jesus Christ loves each one of us and mindful os us. The power of the Atonement of Christ is true.

@shaywallace9021 5 ай бұрын

I listen to this podcast all the time. This is one that has truly spoken to my heart even more than others. I have a child that struggles with this and I am so grateful that you shared your experience. It has brought me even more hope than I had before. You are truly inspirational as you share your struggles and how you overcame and continue to overcome them. Thank you so much!

@user-su6vp8rg6r 5 ай бұрын

I iovi it, "going through a spiritual expansion".

@samuelcampbell9017 4 ай бұрын

Remember this was his path, and not the path for everyone who are part of LDS LQBTQ community. Everyone has their own path

@KatiePerez-km4om 5 ай бұрын

This was so amazing!! I felt the spirit so strongly the whole way through. Everyone needs to hear these stories. Everyone needs to hear!!

@whitneylin4297 5 ай бұрын

What a marvelous testimony, Julio! I especially appreciated all of the wisdom you and Ashli shared towards the end. I am so grateful for our loving Savior who will do everything possible to draw us to Him! Thank you for your glorious testimony of the Prince of Peace! 🤍

@pahukolofoou 5 ай бұрын

Oh how I love your heartfelt deep and strong testimony! ❤ This is the miracle of sharing ones’ testimony, so we can all relate to one another’s experiences and feelings in their journey in life. Wow! I’m in tears with gratitude for you and many others who shared their stories on here. 🙏🏼🥰

@mother2midwife 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you! As someone who doesn't have consistent interactions with members of the LGBT community, I've not heard a testimony like this one- so inspiring! AND, I LOVE that you discussed the fact that we can either learn by faith or by experience! You honor *both* ❤ AND, you make sure to point out the pain that can be caused by learning by experience. I was always too afraid to learn completely by experience (because we *all* learn by experience, just some more than others) 😅 And, this discussion helps me to understand and to have more sympathy for those who are learning more by experience... so that I can more fully LOVE them. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@MikolDawn 5 ай бұрын

This discussion is so beautiful! I love Julio s reference to Eve. Definitely best to follow with faith . But sometimes we have to learn through experience. “Experience is a hard teacher… it gives the test first and the lesson later”. But thanks to our Savior Jesus Christ who enables us to learn lessons in our own ways that we need.

@beautytheblacklab 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Julio. You are a beautiful soul with a beautiful testimony. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

@VAATAUSILI4139 5 ай бұрын

What an amazing Podcast, my Spirit/Soul in tears. My beloved BROS'S & SIS'S, how lovely, amazing testimonies.

@BeckyMackintoshInspireChange 5 ай бұрын

Miss and love you Julio! Thanks for sharing your story! ❤

@WaydeFerguson-ll5pf 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely love your story. I love how our Savior totally guided you through your life. I love your testimony. You are a special person to our heavenly father and his son.

@stacygodnick3887 3 ай бұрын

You both have an incredible light countenance in your faces.

@Gudas0101 19 күн бұрын

I never comment on anything on social media, but this has managed to make me break my own rules. My brother you shared and said a lot, but your final testimony about the love and divinity of God and Jesus Christ touched me. With appreciation all the way from South Africa

@yolandafuller6336 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this amazing video. I pray for everyone with this challenge that they will continue being good people, don't loose faith, stay close to our Savior He is the only source of true hope, understanding and mercy.

@neatuff5881 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, this was beautiful. Julio, your light shines so bright!

@Icanonlyimagn7891 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story. Powerful! 🙏🏻☀️❤️God bless you.

@citaarroyo5663 2 ай бұрын

Wow!! Que historia mas increíble. So grateful for this podcast for the spirit i felt when I listened to experiences of this amazing people.❤️🙏💜

@burnettaroberts4158 5 ай бұрын

What a wonderful Testimony about the power Of christ and Heavenly Fathers love and you give such great insite as to why the commandments are there for love and not punishment. No matter what your experiences in life, you can still come to Christ and find acceptance and joy.

@stacygodnick3887 3 ай бұрын

I've been acted upon and I've acted on my own and both have helped me with my growth.

@curtiskeller6702 5 ай бұрын

This is just awesome Julio. thanks so much for telling your story and being vulnerable and making returning to God a reality for people who are struggling. your story is inspiring and amazing.

@burpleflemingo7034 5 ай бұрын

He's beautiful. Julio you rock ❤

@fatimakenworthy4560 3 ай бұрын

I love your story. I am so grateful for you to share your own stories. You are a great blessing to many.😊🙏

@marcelaamaya7652 5 ай бұрын

Wow, I love it❤, thanks for sharing your beautiful testimony❤

@myslinskiv 2 ай бұрын

Perfectly said, amazing

@kristysunday3445 5 ай бұрын

Thank you both for sharing this!❤ It made such an impact on my heart!❤

@shantel4960 5 ай бұрын

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@stacygodnick3887 3 ай бұрын

I love this so much!!!❤❤❤

@carlosenriqueulloa 5 ай бұрын

Interesting comments on loss of innocence. I determined some time ago that we were innocent in the pre-existence, and also as children. We then come to mortality and grow up, choose good and evil, experience the sweetness and bitterness of doing that, and learn. HF doesn't wan us to be innocent, he wants us to be holy. We do that by choosing good consistently, so the Spirit can work on us. That's how we become celestial.

@FancyFiber429 2 ай бұрын

Love this one!

@marenchristenson599 2 ай бұрын

I was invited, by a friend, to watch this channel on KZfaq. I think it's important to point out that both stories that LGBTQIA+ persons have shared about coming back to church are hard for me to identify with as a gay person. Also, comparing the LGBTQIA+ community to having an addiction, like drug abuse, harmful. This is who I am, not a problem or a trial I have. I was born this way and struggled a long time before I understood that I am okay. I am enough. God loves me. I cannot imagine feeling like I need to pray to be straight, as the "married gay man" in this podcast said, or that I'm not ready for certain blessings, like straight marriage. I want other LGBTQIA+ members out there to know that we all don't come back to church and get married. I cannot ever imagine myself married to a man, let alone having an intimate relationship with a man. We try, as LGBTQIA + persons, to conform to what the church and society deem is "normal". My journey is of faith to accept I'm gay, that I'm not straight, and to make a personal decision to live celebate. I accept this is my personal journey. I am gay. I have a relationship with God. I am grateful God led me back to church after being excommunicated 27 years ago. If you are LGBTQIA+, and reading this comment, know you're not alone. Know God loves and knows you. There is a reason that He created you as a gay, or trans, or non-binary person. Everyone adds a unique, personal story and perspective to this world. Every person is essential to this world journey. Healing inside doesn't mean you will find opposite sex attraction, marriage and have kids. Sometimes it's to help others to know that they're not alone, that it's okay not to identify with some church members, to feel different, and to love yourself. I cannot imagine this world without the LGBTQIA+ community. God makes no mistakes. God made me gay. It's not a trial to me. It is a blessing for me. Each of us mean everything to Him.

@Come.Back.Podcast 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment and you opening up. I agree that God does not make mistakes, you have a unique and important perspective and I respect you for it. We would love to have you share if you are willing to. Sending love on your journey

@Revbone450 5 ай бұрын

I wish Stuart Matis was alive to see this.

@gddrew 3 ай бұрын

I know that if you same sex attraction is a mortal condition. I know that if you are faithful to your covenants that you will arise in the resurrection free from that condition.