Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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James was baptized in the Church when he was young but didn't ever fully subscribe to the religion. He experimented attending different religions but after feeling shame from mental health struggles, James decided to leave religion completely. But when his mom threatened to cut him off if he didn't come back to faith, James decided to re-evaluate what he believed.

0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - James’ background in the Church of Jesus Christ
1:40 - Learning about religion in different churches
3:33 - Mental health challenges
4:20 - Asking a friend for help and receiving scrutiny
6:30 - Falling into unbelief
7:40 - Deciding to test religion again
8:55 - Starting again
9:30 - Realizing the power of God
10:42 - Advice to others struggling with belief
12:00 - A changed faith journey
14:32 - Open your mind and be humble
15:16 - Why you choose to stay
15:50 - Quote by Dieter F Uchtdorf
17:48 - A place of love

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