What Changes When We Truly Follow Jesus Christ?

Jesus Christ, personal revelation, faith transitions, Church culture, and true discipleship—what changes when following the Savior becomes personal, intentional, and transformingJeff had spent his life surrounded by the gospel. But it wasn’t until he chose to seek God with real intent that belief became something more—and he began to experience the mighty change that comes through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.That choice would shape everything that followed: the way he understood revelation, the missionaries he later guided, and eventually the questions he pursued through years of research. Why do some people flourish within the Church while others feel judged, misunderstood, or unable to remain? What are we missing when we assume everyone’s faith should look the same?Jeff’s discoveries invite us to look more closely at what it really means to become a disciple of Christ—not only in the way we seek Him, but in the way we make room for people in different places along the path.Because perhaps the clearest evidence that Christ is transforming us is not simply what we believe. It is who we are becoming—and how we love those whose journey looks different from our own.SHOW NOTES: Buy the book:  Amazon.com : torn by jeff strong Website: Home | Torn - Understanding why those we love leave the Church CHAPTERS:00:48 – Jeff Strong’s Story: Faith, Family & His Book Torn05:25 – From Going Through the Motions to a Real Testimony08:22 – Experiencing a Mighty Change of Heart Through Jesus Christ13:04 – Desire, Discipleship & Being Called to Follow Christ16:02 – Choosing Faith Over Fear When Life Feels Uncertain22:48 – Fear Is a Warning Light, Not a Windshield28:31 – Personal Revelation, Agency & “Bumper Bowling” with God34:45 – Prayer, Contemplation & Recognizing God’s Tender Mercies41:27 – Why Faithful Latter-day Saints Sometimes Leave the Church47:47 – Trusting God When Someone You Love Steps Away from the Church53:30 – The Five LDS Faith Mindsets: Seeker, Cultivator, Protector, Avoider & Connector57:34 – From Protector to Cultivator: Making Room for Different Ways of Believing1:04:22 – Building a Church Culture Where Different Faith Mindsets Belong1:08:43 – Why Jeff Strong Chooses to Stay in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints1:10:51 – New Wine, New Bottles & Making Room for Faith to Grow