18 months ago, I was invited to attend General Conference – a semi-annual gathering for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
At the time, I was on a personal journey, exploring a wide range of different churches as a Protestant. Part of me was hesitant to accept the invitation, unsure of what to expect, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to experience something new.
What I encountered was far beyond what I anticipated. The stark contrast between the chaotic street preachers hurling insults outside and the peaceful, unifying choir singing praises inside the Conference Center left me absolutely stunned. It was a moment of deep reflection.
After another year of investigation, study, and spiritual growth, I made the decision to be baptized this past April. Now, 18 months after that life-changing General Conference, I returned – but this time, as a member of the Church.
In this video, I share my thoughts and reflections on how my perspective has evolved since that pivotal day and what this year’s General Conference experience was like as someone on the inside.
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▶️ Timestamps:
0:00 Morning
0:32 Conference 18 Months Ago
3:57 Nicodemus Stalling
6:40 Inside Conference
8:54 Children's Choir
9:30 My Conference Morning
16:22 Outside Street Preaches
22:21 Afternoon Session
25:35 Post-Conference Thoughts
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🎵 Music:
Aiyo - On My Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Zef_p4YL4
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