We always hear that pioneer stories exist all around the world but on this week's episode we are thrilled to share the awe-inspiring true story of Gurcharan Singh Gill, the first Latter-day Saint convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Sikh faith. Born in India, Gill's search for truth led him to a stake conference in the United States—a moment that would forever change his life and the lives of generations to come.
2:10- A Brief Intro to the Sikh Faith
6:40- "Gill"
10:50- Similarities and Differences
16:36- Where Did We Come From and Where Do We Go?
24:44- The Bonds of the Gospel
28:28- The Message of a Savior
31:45- Patriarchal Blessing
39:49- A Love Story
51:30- Lifelong Conversion
1:00:36- Honoring Heritage
1:09:22- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
"The whole story is a lesson to me about the beauty of simplicity of the gospel and the importance of trusting in inspiration. We don't have to figure out everything intellectually…sometimes there is no grand secret."
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Latter-day Sikh
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