Come Back Podcast Brittany never felt the spirit and left the LDS church but God never forgot her and brought her back
Nov 9, 2025
Brittany shares her transformative journey from feeling distant from the church to experiencing a profound reconnection with her faith. A troubling temple experience led her to step away, but a family crisis spurred her to forgive her estranged father and reestablish their relationship. Her daughter's unexpected desire for baptism ignited renewed faith, leading to miraculous events, including her father's liver transplant. Brittany's first encounter with the Spirit, new understanding of scripture, and supportive church community have reshaped her family's spiritual journey.
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Troubling Temple Experience
- Brittany felt the worst spiritual discomfort during her only temple visit when receiving endowments.
- That experience pushed her away from attending the temple for many years.
Church Out Of Obligation
- Brittany grew up attending church because it was expected, not out of personal conviction.
- She often went to church to please others rather than from inward belief.
Stepping Away After Parenthood
- After having her first child Brittany stopped wearing garments and largely stepped away from church activity.
- Her disengagement deepened through family conflict and her father's divorce.
