We always hear that pioneer stories exist all around the world but on this week’s episode we are thrilled to share the awe-inspiring true story of Gurcharan Singh Gill, the first Latter-day Saint convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Sikh faith. Born in India, Gill’s search for truth led him to a stake conference in the United States—a moment that would forever change his life and the lives of generations to come.

2:10- A Brief Intro to the Sikh Faith
6:40- “Gill”
10:50- Similarities and Differences
16:36- Where Did We Come From and Where Do We Go?
24:44- The Bonds of the Gospel
28:28- The Message of a Savior
31:45- Patriarchal Blessing
39:49- A Love Story
51:30- Lifelong Conversion
1:00:36- Honoring Heritage
1:09:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“The whole story is a lesson to me about the beauty of simplicity of the gospel and the importance of trusting in inspiration. We don’t have to figure out everything intellectually…sometimes there is no grand secret.”

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Latter-day Sikh

Shannon Foster didn’t grow up in a Latter-day Saint home where scriptures were regularly studied—and her father wasn’t a member of the Church. But rather than see this as a setback, Shannon considers it one of her greatest blessings. That unique perspective has shaped her ability to relate to others and to inspire confidence in anyone seeking to better understand and love the scriptures. In this episode, Shannon shares her journey and explains why she’s so passionate about helping others develop a personal, meaningful relationship with scripture—no matter their background.

1:56- A Home Without Gospel Learning
8:06- The Lord Qualifies
14:05- Compelled to Share
17:18- Scaffolding
22:50- Family Scripture Study
27:25- The Power of Families
34:31- Think Like a Coach
42:12- Imperfect Practice
46:25- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“I feel like I can stand in my spot and relate and say I was that girl who knew nothing about the scriptures and now I have found great power in the scriptures.”

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Throughout history and across religious traditions, countless individuals have been honored for their holiness and devotion. As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we have this word in the name of our church—it is what we purport to be. But do we fully understand what that entails? Jamin and Ann Rowan recently led a study abroad trip exploring what it means to be and become a saint and on this week’s episode, they share what they learned.

2:20- A Study Abroad They Couldn’t Refuse
12:07- Peacemakers Needed Everywhere
22:15- The Sacrifices Saints Have Made To Follow Christ
26:34- Unreasonable Hospitality
33:55- Mission Calls Centuries Apart
38:10- Coming Back and Trying Again
39:59- Martyrs
42:41- The Magic of Real Places and Real Stories
46:23- President Hinckley’s Mission Letter
52:07- Modern Latter-day Saints in Europe
57:55- The Power of Storytelling
1:04:12- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

“These differences within our families—our immediate families and within our larger human family—are what help us become like God is. We have to come in contact with people that are different than us and listen with those ears of the heart and learn to love each other better...” -Ann Rowan