From prison to redemption: How the prayers of Alan's faithful mother led him back to Jesus Christ
Come Back PodcastShow Notes
" The moment I stepped out of that Bishop's office, those cravings were gone. I went through three rehabs in my lifetime. I would go to AA meetings. When I got clean, I hated going to the meetings because they just made me feel guilty. Like you have this disease you're gonna carry with you the rest of your life. Well I don't. The Savior took that from me. He took it from me, and I don't have to worry."
00:00 Struggling with Guilt 04:11 Teenage Rebellion and First Experiences with Drugs 10:05 Post-Mission Struggles and First Marriage 11:40 Descent into Addiction and Legal Troubles 27:43 Reuniting with Family After Prison 31:27 Starting the Repentance Process 35:50 Finding Love and Building a Family 39:16 Reflecting on Transformation
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Director, Founder, & Host: Ashly Stone Editor: Cara Reed Outreach Manager: Jenna Carlson Assistant Editor: Michelle Berger Assistant Editor: Britt Smallze Art Director: Jeremy Garcia Production Director: Trent Wardwell
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