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Voices of Hope: Stu Back, 2013

Stu grew up in American Fork, Utah, and was raised in the LDS church. Currently studying English Composition at the University of Utah, he wants to someday work in the medical field. Stu’s favorite activities include hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and...

Voices of Hope: Spencer Ficiur, 2013

Spencer is a student at Brigham Young University studying Family Life. He finds peace from the Spirit and joy through his relationships with other people. He knows he can feel Heavenly Father’s love through trials and hardship. He believes that he doesn’t have to look...

Voices of Hope: Blaine & Lindsay Hickman, 2013

Once seriously doubting whether he could remain a faithful member of the LDS Church and ever marry because of his personal struggle with same-sex attraction, Blaine later found both to be possible. Through faith, understanding, and patience, Lindsay gained the...

Voices of Hope: Lucas & Wrylon Jones, 2014

Lucas, a DBA (computer genius), and Wrylon, a homeschool mom, are best friends and have been married for almost 15 years. Their four children bring them much laughter, joy, and opportunities for personal growth. Lucas and Wrylon have faced the challenges life has...

Voices of Hope: Jordan Jantz, 2014

Jordan says he experienced sexual abuse and lived in a closet for the first 4 years of his life before being sold on the black market by his biological mother. Struggling to understand the effects of the abuse, Jordan grew up thinking his body was to be used at the...

Voices of Hope: Myrna Moll, 2014

Raised in the Church, Myrna says having felt the Spirit when she was young helped her return after a time of inactivity. The second of six daughters, she’s thankful to parents who always gave her opportunities to work through her same-gender attraction with love and...

Voices of Hope: Curtis & Tera

Life-long members of the LDS church, Curtis and Tera have been married for 19 years and have 4 wonderful children. Curtis served a full-time mission in São Paulo, Brazil, graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelors degree and went on to complete his Juris...

Voices of Hope: Travis & Christine

Travis and Christine draw strength from their testimony of the Savior, their knowledge of the gospel and love for each other. They met on a blind date in college, been married for 5 years and have three energetic children. Travis works in management and Christine is a...

Voices of Hope: John, 2014

After his sister committed suicide, John Grover felt the need to share his personal struggles in an effort to be more open with his family and others. He and his wife were childhood friends and were married in 1982. They are the parents of 10 children and 4...

Voices of Hope: Craig, 2014

Craig is a CPA and currently lives in Las Vegas. Years ago he left the Church believing he couldn’t belong because of his attraction to men. After realizing ward members, bishops and friends cared and loved for him regardless of his attractions, Craig decided to...