“From Pentecostal Roots to the Book of Mormon: Gavin Harris’s Story To LDS Baptism”

Today on The Convert Devotionals Podcast, we’re joined by Gavin Harris, who shares a powerful journey of faith, doubt, and spiritual transformation. Raised in a Pentecostal tradition, Gavin grew up with a sincere desire to connect with God, but over time found himself wrestling with deeper questions about truth, church authority, and the nature of God Himself.His story takes a pivotal turn as he enters a season of faith crisis and begins exploring different Christian traditions and diving into ancient religious history. What starts as intellectual curiosity gradually becomes something more personal, as Gavin searches for what he calls “good fruit”—truth that is both spiritually and historically grounded.It’s during this exact season of questioning that Gavin writes How the Holy Ghost Haunts: A Memoir, capturing his doubts, discoveries, and spiritual wrestlings in real time—before he ever makes the decision to be baptized.That search eventually leads him to the Book of Mormon, where he encounters teachings that resonate in a way he didn’t expect. Through study, prayer, and meaningful conversations with missionaries, Gavin begins to feel a growing conviction.He describes a moment of clarity similar to that of Joseph Smith—a moment where, in his own words, “I knew it, God knew it, and I could not deny it.” Just weeks later, he makes the decision to be baptized, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his faith.