I wanted to be a "mormon", but my dad needed convincing

Thom Reed had a rough life as a kid. Challenges at home and traumatic events with his friends led him on a faith quest toward The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But the journey got harder once his dad found out his 17 year-old son wanted to become a "mormon". Chapters: 00:00 - Who is Thom Reed? 2:30 - Thom's rough childhood 5:47 - Religious upbringing 7:50 - First experiences with the LDS Church 12:00 - What turned his world upside down 14:55 - Searching for more answers with friction at home 17:50 - A crazy thing happened at college 23:26 - Getting baptized 26:18 - Seeking deeper family connections 27:48 - Desire to serve a mission with a doubtful father 31:20 - Fears of mixed race relationships 33:08 - A sacred experience about his temple work 38:01 - Sacred experience about his parents 42:25 - Thom’s testimony FOLLOW LATTER-DAY BELIEVERS: Instagram:   / latterdaybelievers   Facebook:   / latterdaybelievers   Podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...