Trial of Faith: Will I Hear When The Lord Calls?

Trial of Faith Back To Belief!

Have you ever felt completely lost, only to find a glimmer of hope in the most unexpected way? What if the path you're avoiding is actually where you're meant to be? In this thought-provoking episode of Seekers of Christ, we dive deep into the story of Dusty Smith—a man who fought against the very faith he now passionately defends.

How does someone go from fervent opposition to finding miracles in the most unimaginable ways? Dusty's journey will leave you questioning: Could it be that the very thing you're running from is the thing God has been preparing you for all along?

About the Guest

Dusty Smith is a man of many titles: attorney, former city councilor, ex-Mormon, and a former Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army. After decades of standing in firm opposition to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dusty’s story took an extraordinary turn, leading him back to faith in a way that only divine intervention could explain. His journey from a staunch critic to a defender of the faith is nothing short of miraculous.

What We Discuss in This Episode

A Childhood of Faith and Doubt


Raised by a Lutheran mother, Catholic grandfather, and Baptist grandmother, Dusty's early life was steeped in different Christian traditions. How did this eclectic spiritual upbringing shape his initial steps toward—and away from—the LDS Church?

The Turning Point: A Heart Filled with Anger


In college, a tragic incident led Dusty to shut God out of his life entirely. He stopped praying, attending church, and even believing. Hear how the death of a family friend ignited a deep-seated anger that pushed Dusty further away from faith.

A Book Falls Off the Shelf


Sometimes, divine intervention comes in the smallest ways. A simple Book of Mormon fell off a shelf, opening a door Dusty never thought he'd walk through. What started as curiosity became a life-changing encounter with the scriptures.

A Series of Miraculous Events


From life-threatening illnesses healed instantly through a priesthood blessing to chance encounters with strangers who knew Dusty's story better than he did—his journey is filled with moments that can only be described as miraculous. One such story includes Elder L. Tom Perry personally reaching out to Dusty during a faith crisis.

Years of Anger and the Road to Redemption


After being excommunicated from the Church, Dusty spent 26 years fighting against it. What happens when your heart is consumed by hatred for the very thing you once believed in? Dusty shares his experience of rediscovering faith and the miracles that brought him back to the Church.

A Dream of Peter, James, and John


Dusty recounts a recurring dream from his childhood that finally made sense when he read about the Melchizedek Priesthood. Was this dream a divine foreshadowing of his future spiritual path?

Why You Should Listen

Dusty’s story is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone. Whether you've struggled with doubt, felt anger towards God, or experienced a crisis of faith, this episode will resonate with you. Dusty's experiences serve as proof that the Lord's love is boundless and that, no matter how far we stray, He is always ready to welcome us back.

Through Dusty's incredible journey of faith, miracles, and divine intervention, you’ll come to realize that there are no coincidences—only the hand of God guiding each of us, even when we’re unaware.

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