Creator shares story of protesting Mormon temple, then joining the Church
September 11, 2026 at 6:03 AM MT · via YouTube / Dennis Schleicher · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
A YouTuber is launching a series about how he nearly organized a protest outside a Latter-day Saint temple and then joined the Church seven months later, according to the first episode posted by Dennis Schleicher. The video, titled "I Almost Protested a Mormon Temple… Then I Joined the Church | Chapter 1," introduces his conversion story from antagonist to believer.
Schleicher's channel documents his unexpected journey from opposition to baptism. The video describes what led him to consider protesting LDS beliefs and practices, and what changed his perspective during the months that followed. The format presents the story as a serialized narrative, with additional chapters to come.
The video has drawn 10,744 views in 37 hours, suggesting strong initial interest in the story. Conversion narratives from critics or skeptics are relatively rare in LDS-themed content and tend to resonate with faithful audiences seeking affirmation.
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