Come Back Podcast
Hosted by Come Back
A podcast sharing emotional, first-person stories of people returning to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after a faith crisis.
This is an interview show focused exclusively on the "return" narrative within the LDS faith. Each episode is a long-form, emotional testimonial from a guest who left the church—often due to historical doubts, addiction, or personal trauma—and later came back. The host, Ashly Stone, acts as an empathetic guide, framing these stories as evidence of the universal reach of Christ's atonement and the power of personal testimony.
“Unlike other faith-transition podcasts that often focus on leaving religion, this show is hyper-focused on the journey *back* to the LDS Church. The host's own vulnerability and history of addiction create a non-judgmental space, setting it apart from more formal church media.”
Who hosts this show
Ashly Stone hosts this podcast featuring interviews with individuals who have left and subsequently returned to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Inspired by her own past struggles with drug addiction and her return to the church, Stone created the podcast to be a "beacon of hope" by sharing testimonials of overcoming adversity. She often connects with guests by sharing her own vulnerabilities, creating a space for honest conversations about faith, doubt, and redemption.
Credentials & credits
- Host, Come Back Podcast
- Founder, Come Back Podcast
- Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer for a software company in the addiction recovery space
- Director, Come Back Foundation
Other ventures
- Come Back Foundation
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01"God is aware of you and aware of your doubts."Jun 25, 2026 · 1 min
- 02
- 03David Believed Christ Could Save Everyone but HimselfJun 14, 2026 · 55 min
- 04Naomi Was Furious with God and Ready to Give Up... Then Came Her MiracleJun 7, 2026 · 59 min
- 05Ex-Mormon Rachel Felt Evil Spirits… Then Found Jesus Christ AgainMay 31, 2026 · 48 min
- 06Depression, Trauma & Infidelity… Jevonne & Michealle’s Journey Back to Jesus ChristMay 24, 2026 · 51 min
Notable episodes
- 01Elise Read the CES Letter, Lost Her Testimony, and Asked for a Divorce... Then Everything Changed
This episode directly addresses a well-known source of doubt for many members (the CES Letter) and details the strain and eventual healing of a mixed-faith marriage.
- 02David Believed Christ Could Save Everyone but Himself
A powerful episode covering themes of pornography addiction, shame, and church discipline, which caused the host to become emotional when she learned the podcast was instrumental in the guest's return.
- 03Naomi Was Furious with God and Ready to Give Up... Then Came Her Miracle
This episode connects the psychological concept of hope (via the Curt Richter rat experiment) to spiritual faith and recovery from addiction and suicidal ideation.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a one-on-one interview, often opened with a dramatic clip from the guest's story. Host Ashly Stone is an empathetic interviewer who builds rapport by sharing her own past struggles with addiction. Episodes are structured as a chronological narrative of the guest's life, focusing on their faith crisis and eventual return, and always begin with a disclaimer that the podcast is not sponsored by the LDS Church.
Questions Come Back keeps coming back to
- “Tell us a little about yourself and walk us through your story.”
- “How did your spouse and family react to your faith crisis?”
- “What was the time span between [event A] and [event B]?”
- “Did you engage with the ex-Mormon community?”
- “How have you been able to move past the shame?”
- “What advice would you give to someone who is returning to the church alone?”
- “Is there anything else you want to add before we wrap up?”
Signature segments
- · Opening with a dramatic, emotional audio clip from the guest's interview.
- · A standard disclaimer that the podcast is not sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- · Host Ashly Stone sharing her own story of addiction and recovery to connect with guests.
- · The central theme that "no one is too far gone" to return to Christ.
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are former members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who have since rejoined. They are willing to speak candidly about deeply personal topics like addiction, divorce, trauma, and doctrinal doubts.
- Eliseon Elise Read the CES Letter, Lost Her Testimony, and Asked for a Divorce... Then Everything Changed
- Davidon David Believed Christ Could Save Everyone but Himself
- Naomion Naomi Was Furious with God and Ready to Give Up... Then Came Her Miracle
- Rachelon Ex-Mormon Rachel Felt Evil Spirits… Then Found Jesus Christ Again
- Jevonne & Michealleon Depression, Trauma & Infidelity… Jevonne & Michealle’s Journey Back to Jesus Christ
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is sponsored by faith-adjacent lifestyle brands (e.g., Serve Clothing) and local businesses (e.g., Mike's Auto Shack). It also promotes its own merchandise and the associated Come Back Foundation, suggesting a direct-support model from its dedicated listener base.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of the Come Back Podcast?
- The host is Ashly Stone, who founded the podcast inspired by her own story of returning to the LDS Church after years of drug addiction.
- What is the Come Back Podcast about?
- It shares the personal stories of individuals who left The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later returned, focusing on themes of hope, recovery, and faith.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, it is an active podcast that releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- What is the format of the show?
- Each episode is a long-form, one-on-one interview with a guest who tells the story of their journey away from and back to the church.
- How can I share my story or be a guest on the podcast?
- The podcast has a submission form on its official website, comebackpodcast.org, for individuals who want to share their own 'come back' story.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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- [01]Official Websitecomebackpodcast.org
- [02]About Us - Come Back Podcastcomebackpodcast.org
- [03]Ashly Stone Bio - Come Back Podcastcomebackpodcast.org
- [04]Ashly Stone: The Power of the Comeback - LDS Livingldsliving.com
- [05]Apple Podcasts Pagepodcasts.apple.com
- [06]YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [07]Contact Pagecomebackpodcast.org
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