He lived the Gospel for 30 days... then decided to get baptized! We're learning everything we can about "Chris the Casual"!In this raw and inspiring Ward Radio live stream, Cardon Ellis and Brittany the Shadow welcome Chris the Casual (Chris Ross) — a former self-described Satanist who had a life-changing encounter with LDS missionaries and is now preparing for baptism in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Chris shares his unfiltered journey: meeting missionaries while waiting for his fiancé, initially mocking the Church, feeling the Spirit, deleting his critical videos, committing to serious study, and taking the 30-day “live like a Mormon” challenge (including going cold turkey on his beloved Reese’s iced coffee!). He opens up about his honest doctrinal questions around Heavenly Mother and the nature of God, his deep love for the temple, and how the Church’s teachings align more with the Bible than he expected. He also talks about the profound positive changes in his life and his current path toward baptism after marriage.This is a must-watch for investigators, new members, and anyone who loves powerful stories of faith.

Timestamps / Chapter Markers:

00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Chris the Casual

02:25 – Chris Tells His Origin Story (Tennessee, Fiancé & Satanist Past)

04:00 – What “Satanist” Actually Meant to Him06:15 – Feeling the Spirit & Returning to Church

07:33 – The 30-Day “Live Like a Mormon” Challenge

09:54 – Cardon Shares His Mission Invitation Story

11:35 – How the Journey Has Been Received (Antis & Cookies)

15:22 – Brittany Asks: What Was the Most Challenging Part?

15:36 – Giving Up Coffee Cold Turkey (Reese’s Iced Coffee!)

16:08 – Chris’s Religious Background Growing Up

20:16 – Anti-Mormon Rabbit Holes & “Magic Underwear” Questions

22:13 – Word of Wisdom Struggle & Setting a Baptismal Date

23:32 – Biggest Doctrinal Hangups: Heavenly Mother & God of Flesh and Bone

25:54 – Still Iffy but Prioritizing Following Christ

36:59 – What He Loves Most: Temples & Their Biblical Connection

40:55 – Family & Fiancé’s Reactions to His Changes

48:29 – Current Status: Wants Baptism After Marriage (Hoping for July)

53:58 – Super Chats Begin (Location, Name Origin, etc.)

58:58 – His Experience in the Ward Radio Discord

01:03:47 – What Finally Convinced Him to Want to Join

01:07:51 – One Thing He Wishes the Church Would Change (Energy Drinks)

01:15:33 – Final Thoughts: Follow the SpiritCheck out Chris the Casual on YouTube for more of his journey!

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