About the author
Learn more about Jonnathan Zin Truong and the mission God has purposed on his heart with the writing of his life story.
New Beginnings
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Your journey
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About the Book
Buddhists, Mormons & Jesus is the autobiography of Jonnathan Zin Truong. He shares about his early life growing up Buddhist while enduring terrible physical, emotional, and psychological abuse at the hands of his parents. Also, he shares about his radical conversion from a suicidal, Buddhist college student to a passionate follower of Jesus Christ.
Explore Jonnathan’s personal journey as he discovers the powerful love of God, explores the limits of faith and ignites a passion to empower God’s people with a display of God’s raw power through signs, miracles, and wonders.
Dive into the limitless possibilities for believers and followers of Jesus Christ through reading Jonnathan’s personal triumphs, failures, and revelations that he shares within these pages.
Reader’s Testimonials
I was gripped after just a few paragraphs in! What a story, full of pain, miracles, restoration, and healing. I can promise you this book has the potential to heal you from any form of abuse, pain, and rejection. You’ll find Jonnathan’s honesty refreshing. Let him take on his journey from Buddhism, to Mormonism, to finding Jesus. I know this story is true, I’ve met Jonnathan and his wife Olivia and I’m honored to call them friends. Get this book! You’ll be glad you did.
Dr. Brian Simmons
The Passion Translation Project
This book is the dynamic and compelling account of Jonnathan’s journey of overcoming an abusive childhood and the deepest spiritual darkness to find healing and wholeness through Jesus Christ.
Pastor Larry Taylor
Author
Latter House Glory
I want to thank Jonnathan for being so brutally honest about the abuse that he suffered. This is inspiring because it shows us that no matter how bad our lives have been God can turn it around and use it for good.
If you are someone that has suffered abuse as a child you will definitely benefit by reading this book.
If you’re interested in the prophetic and walking after the spirit, this is another good reason to read this book. Jonnathan has some good illustrations of what it’s like to operate in the prophetic and walk after the spirit, even at the point of disregarding his own life.
Conrad Carriker
ConradRocks.net
I’ve personally known Jonnathan for over 18 years and this testimony of his life is as transparent as any as I’ve ever read ever! Even for someone who’s had the pleasure of knowing and walking with him through much of his life his willingness to be vulnerable about some of the worst moments of his life will leave you humbled and in awe at not only the experiences he’s lived through but the faithfulness of Father God in meeting him in the midst of his worst moments and redeeming what the enemy meant for his harm and using it to bless not only Jonnathan but everyone he has been willing to share it with.
No matter where you are in your journey with Christ, the testimonies of God throughout will encourage you and bless you and inspire you to continue on in your love walk with the most passionate, selfless, and authentic lover your soul could ever know! Be blessed!
Anthony Mack
Reader
As I sat reading this book. I found myself reliving painful moments of my own past. I saw myself in this man’s shoes. I felt the pain, love, and joy poured out onto each page. I would encourage anyone to read this book and watch as God changes the way you see yourself and your past. Half-way through you will be re-evaluating the things you thought were too painful or shameful to share, and will be ready to use those things to heal others. At the very least the testimonies of miracle after miracle will leave you wanting to know God. You can never go wrong with a desire like that.
If there is anything from your past that haunts you. If there are questions about God that you just haven’t been able to answer. Read this book. You will not regret the time spent.
Jason Orr
Author
Believe: Five Steps to Freedom
This is a MUST read for everyone! I got this book in the mail today, started reading it, and have yet to put it down. I strongly dislike reading & this had me hooked from the first page. I’ve cried ugly tears. & have laughed uncontrollably. I have set in shock thinking “can this really be a true story” and them live to tell about it?! WOW just WOW!!! Buy a butt load of these & hand out to all you know & don’t know. It would make the perfect Christmas gift if you can wait to give it away. You will not be the same after reading! Dang…. God is GREAT!!
Missy Crago
Reader
Thank you Jonathan for sharing your story with the world. This book is an amazing testimony given humbly and to glorify God. I particularly like the subtitle “A Journey of Overcoming” and what a journey it is! There is raw honesty and very hard to read experiences shared but it is so worth delving into because without the brokenness being fully revealed it would be hard to understand the wonderful work wrought by God through the author. This book is not only his testimony but his genuine love of God revealed which in turn is love for you and me because I don’t think he could have shared this story without that love. I recommend giving this book a read it is an opportunity to praise God for His miracle working power that changes situations, hearts, minds and lives.
Angel O’Malley
Reader
In his book, Buddhists, Mormons and Jesus, Jonnathan Zin Truong describes a defining moment in his life as he is preparing to commit suicide and suddenly cries out to a God that he thought he didn’t even believe in. Amazingly, he receives an answer through two girls passing by in a car that could not be a coincidence. As the true story goes on, the horrific pain and abuse he had suffered was transformed into an incredible passion to help others who were also suffering, as the love and forgiveness of Christ reached out from within him to help and heal and change lives. This book is a true affirmation of the words of Jesus: “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest
Evelyn M.
Reader
I wanted to give it 1 star because of what the author went through with the torment he’s grown up with. It really breaks my heart, but it is 100% 5 stars, hands down, because of how God unraveled it all and used those times to create a beautiful future for him and his wife. I will definitely be sharing this book with friends and family. We all know somebody who can relate, in some way, through what Jonnathan shared about his testimony, including myself.
Jessica Hedges
Reader
Jonnathan is an amazing man of God with a powerful testimony. Please take the time out of your schedule and read this book, you will not be disappointed. I pray this book reaches millions throughout the world. It has been an honor to meet him, and to call him a friend. What truly sets him apart from many is he is humble and reachable. Jonnathan and Olivia I see Jesus in you. God Bless You
Brandom Lemke
President, Christians Warriors Retreat
This story is an inspiring message of Hope and overcoming great obstacles. The author gives his testimony of overcoming severe and traumatic physical and emotional abuse. The message of how God has used him and his ministry since finding the true God of the Bible is life saving. God saved his life from certain destruction and shows how even in the darkest moments of our life he is with us. And he will use anything we go through for his glory. This is a must-read for anyone who is seeking God’s will for their life. Truly an incredible story.
David Sly
Reader
This is a story about a person I just got to know. Once I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down. A heartbreaking childhood that will touch every mother’s heart. And how God used every bit of Jonnathan’s life to touch His other children and show His LOVE, power and glory. Jonnathan’s stern upbringing in obedience configured him to be fiercely obedient to God no matter what. I declare God’s blessings over you always.
Nina
Reader
Loved this book. Hard to put down. A real and amazing testimony of the saving power of Jesus. Easy to read and relate to. Inspires you to seek God and know Him more. It will inspire you to be an overcomer as well. Some parts of this story are so incredible, it’s amazing all that God brought him through! I would encourage everyone to read this book!
Susan Mills
Author
The Leaf Key
Someone gifted me this book Yesterday and i haven’t put it down yet!!! Oh i wanted to fight with his momma for a lot of reasons!!! I’m so glad Jesus saved him!!! I give this book 100%. Please purchase this book ASAP!!!
Anonymous
Reader
What an amazing testimony! My faith to be an overcomer and do exploits for Jesus is greatly increased. I could not put the book down. Thank you, Jesus, for this young man’s life.
Sherrye Nail
Reader
Jonnathan’s book is powerful. A great read of testimonies and stories of miracles in his life! Highly recommend!
Wanda Ulrey
Reader
A powerful and thought-provoking story that takes you to the unimaginable world of trauma and brings you back by the grace of God to safety. It shook me to the core.
Dr. Marlin Lance
Reader
This is a beautiful account of Gods amazing grace in this young mans life. A very easy read and a great gift to buy for anyone needing to know Gods redemptive love!
Olive Breazeale
Reader
I dare any reader to complete this book and then to say, “There is no hope for me”.
This book is both brutal and brilliant.
The description of abuse and suffering is always a bit shocking and something the church often hides in the corner. Not this author. Your can hear the redemption in his voice as he recounts the brutality of his abuse with both love and compassion for those who caused him so much pain.
The brilliant part is the life changing love that shines through in every chapter. Jonnathan takes us on a journey of hope and redemption, weaving into the entire book his story of coming to life and life more abundantly.
The radical difference between who Jonnathan is now and who he should have become is shocking, so much so that it will bring hope to all who are ministering to and praying for, those they think are hopeless in their lives.
Truly, there is nothing impossible for God and no one, not even the one you have written off, is out of our Father’s reach.
I highly recommend this book!
Leslie Herron
Reader
I’ve known Jonnathan since July 2019 and he is one of the most authentic people I know. Every interaction with him, through text or Facebook or at his home fellowship, God Manifest, I always feel encouraged and challenged to pursue God in a very unique way. I highly recommend this book, you will experience Jesus on every page.
Benjamin Chacko
Reader
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