Hello, my name is Dan Harville, and I’m the host of the podcast God’s Guiding Light.

One of my favorite parts of our church services, which are held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is the Fast and Testimony meeting. This special service occurs once a month, where the congregation fasts for 24 hours, and during that fast, people stand up to bear their testimonies and share their experiences with the congregation. I’ve always loved hearing people’s testimonies, but what truly speaks to me are their conversion stories, which is why I decided to start this podcast.

My brother-in-law, Mike Lee, is a remarkable person with many accomplishments: he’s an orator, war hero, businessman, and pilot. He also has a podcast, and watching him set up his studio inspired me to start my own. Mike and I did a radio show years ago, which aired in parts of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. That experience stuck with me. My sister Tracy also has a podcast, and seeing all of them pursue these projects motivated me to jump in and start mine.

As I reflected on what I wanted to share, I realized the one thing I’m passionate about is pushing God’s work forward. I hope you enjoy people’s conversion stories as much as I do. It’s been my goal to find people who want to share their personal experiences of how they came to the gospel.

I suppose I have my version of a conversion story, too. When I was very young, my family was split between being Catholics and Latter-day Saints. My mother, originally from south Louisiana, was Catholic, and my dad, who was from northern Louisiana, was a member of the LDS Church. My mother became intrigued by the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she began asking questions. This led to a series of events, and by the time I was around four or five, we were attending both Catholic and LDS church services.

I remember feeling confused at Catholic Mass, especially since they spoke Latin, which I didn’t understand. Many of my relatives spoke French, so the language barrier added to the disconnect. On the other hand, I understood what was being said in the Latter-day Saint church, which made me feel more connected. Over time, I gravitated more and more toward the LDS faith, especially as my dad was very active in the Church.

At one point, my sisters and I attended Vacation Bible School in northern Louisiana, but we were quickly asked to leave. My sister Tracy had corrected their teaching on Adam and Eve, and they didn’t appreciate her perspective. We were also told that the teachings on the compass didn’t match what we had learned in the LDS Church about the Liahona, which was an ancient compass-like instrument that helped guide Lehi’s family. That didn’t sit well with them either.

Shortly after that, our family started attending the LDS Church exclusively. We moved to Tucson, Arizona, and at around age 10 or 11, both of my sisters and I were baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From there, I enjoyed my time in the Church, especially my experience with Boy Scouts and serving in various priesthood callings, including blessing and passing the sacrament.

Later, our family moved to Oregon and then to Salt Lake City, where my dad was involved in building and selling log cabins. I started working for him at a young age, learning construction skills, and even working as a delivery driver. By the time I was a teenager, I was involved in building cabins and doing construction work, and I also became interested in motorcycle racing.

Eventually, I was drawn into the movie business and spent years working in Hollywood. During this time, I distanced myself from the Church, and I had to choose whether I wanted to stay active or walk away. Despite the challenges I faced in Hollywood, I returned to the Church. I had seen enough of the world’s ugliness to know that the gospel was the right path for me.

Since then, I have felt a deep conviction that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only church with the authority to perform saving ordinances. People may say that all religions teach men to be good, but I believe this Church teaches us the way to perfection. I know it’s not attainable in this life, but I believe it’s the path we should follow.

Finally, I’m grateful for my wonderful wife, who has passed away but whom I married in the temple. We were married for time and eternity, and I know I will see her again. I also know that I will see Christ again. If you’re not a member of the Church, I encourage you to reach out to the missionaries. They are ready and willing to help you find your way.

Jesus is the Christ, and I’m proud to be a Latter-day Saint.