Hi, I'm Talon Gaudio.

I'm a Mormon. I was raised in the church, and stopped going to church for a 10 years. I came back and have never been happier.

About Me

I am 30 years old and was raised in the church. I left the church for 10 years, became addicted to drugs, have been homeless, and countless other experiences. I am a cook, a singer, a song writer, and a poet. I have a Death Metal Band and live my life as the best person i can be.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon, because of my own choosing. I decided at the age of 23 to rediscover the church and all it has to offer. I met some great people who became my friends and helped me to stay sober. Because of them I have been sober for 7 years.

Personal Stories

How can your talents and gifts bless others?

God has told us that through scripture, and through Jesus Christ that we all have weaknesses... We are all here to rely on one another to learn, and to grow, and fulfill the great potential that God sees in all of us. My talents are many and can help others to come to the realization that they too have great talents that can bless others. I try to see the good in people and help them to realize their great potential that God has put into all of us.

How I live my faith

I live my faith through home teaching, which i believe is a personal way to share one's conversion story in a setting that is personal, and prayerful, and also respectful of God. I love God with all my heart, and I read my Book of Mormon Daily. I am open to talking to anyone about my life, my experiences and how I have changed by living my faith, as long as the questions are intended in a respectful way. I teach Sunday School in a rotation with other teachers, and have taught the sunday school to 12 and 13 year olds as well as since my reactivation in the church. I learned ASL to be a sign language interpreter, realizing that it was my responsibility to communicate with those who are deaf, since they can never learn my language. That is what it means to be a christian to me. Reaching out to people who are in different circumstances, who in turn can teach us to be better and happier, and being able to pass on that happiness to others.

What do Mormons believe about Jesus Christ? Do Mormons believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God?

Talon Gaudio. answered...

As a Mormon, I do believe in Jesus Christ. He is the head of our church, the son of the living God, and the Savior of all mankind.
Nathan answered...

I go to college in what many people consider the "bible belt" of America. Many people assume I'm not a christian or that I don't believe in Jesus Christ as the literal Son of God. Most people don't realize just how christian our faith is and they're usually surprised at how similar many of our beliefs are. The truth is Jesus Christ is the Son of God and there is no other name by which people can be saved. Jesus Christ is my savior and the Savior of the world. His goodness is available to all and brings happiness to anyone who reaches out to Him.

Why do you have 12 Apostles? They were just meant to be around for the time of Jesus Christ, not to be replaced with new apostles.

Becky answered...

Our church is the same church that Christ instituted while he was here on the earth. It is Christ's church and is called after him. Just as he had 12 Apostles, we have 12 Apostles and, as Peter was President of the Church after Christ ascended into heaven following His ressurection, we have a living prophet. Christ is the head of the church, but the prophet and apostles act for him and in his name. They have the same Priesthood power that Christ gave to Peter and the other apostles at that time. The prophet and apostles today are also called as seers, revelators, and special witnesses of Jesus Christ. Theirs as in the time of Christ is the duty to handle the affairs of the Church, to travel to different countries and bear testimony of and administer in the name of Jesus Christ. We have the opportunity every 6 months in a General Conference of the Church, broadcast over television, radio, and internet all over the world, to hear them speak about Christ, and to teach us how to become more like Him. They are important in their ministry as well as in the organization of our large, worldwide church membership.