- Navigating Baptism Among Former LDSMormonism and historic Christianity have many of the same practices making the two appear similar. But the meaning and purpose of baptism between these two have critical differences. How can we wisely help former Mormons consider the Biblical view of baptism and why they should be baptized? Trever McIntyre and Logan Wolf provide Biblical instruction, principles, and patterns alongside their experiences to guide us through this topic.MORES5 – 47m – Dec 4, 2023
- College Ministry in Salt Lake CityOne college ministry, InterVarsity, has been very active on several college campuses in Salt Lake City reaching the lost and calling students to a life of following Jesus. The local staff of InterVarsity, Chasen and Kelly Robbins, share their experiences of ministry to students and insights into how Christian churches can join in the work to make disciples among young adults. Listen in to hear what God is doing in this generation!MORES5 – 50m – Nov 20, 2023
- Church Planting Stories from FarmingtonA recent church plant in Farmington, Utah began earlier in 2023 with a vision to create a safe community for people to encounter Jesus. In a place where the Gospel has historically been absent, King’s Cross Church is entering this harvest field with grace and truth. Listen in to hear stories of how God has used Austin Glenn and Brent Van Sickle to witness of Jesus.MORES5 – 37m – Nov 6, 2023
- Telling Powerful Stories of God’s RedemptionMark Parsons (Truth in Love Ministries) and Brian Urbanek (Goldwing Productions) share about a new project called, Jesus is Enough. This project will showcase powerful stories of God bringing people out of the LDS church to experience the grace of Jesus.
For updates on the project… https://tilm.org/jie/To reach Mark… markp@tilm.orgMORES5 – 44m – Oct 23, 2023 - From Games to the GospelJoin us in a conversation with Dylan Tidwell and Trip Bumgarner as we discuss one fruitful way to connect with Latter-day Saints and introduce the Gospel in relationship. How can we break down barriers to vulnerability and honest conversation? Trip and Dylan offer incredibly helpful insights.MORES5 – 32m – Oct 9, 2023
- Stories From a Former-LDS Author, Paul NurnbergPaul Nurnberg contributed a chapter to the book, Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message. If you haven’t read this new book, make sure to check it out! In this episode, we discuss several experiences from his LDS mission and early marriage that led him to leave the church and truly follow Jesus. Author and Podcaster, Paul has much to share about Mormonism both as a religion and as a cultural identity.
Check out his website, Outer Brighter Podcast at…www.outerbrightnesspodcast.comMORES5 – 40m – Sep 25, 2023 - How to Respond to LDS Missionaries with Michael FlournoyAuthor, Apologist, and Former LDS Missionary, Michael Flournoy turned from defending the Mormon message to exalting the grace of Jesus. Listen in to hear how you can navigate conversations with LDS Missionaries well.
Michael recently contributed a chapter to a book currently being released called, Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message. This book can be found online at Amazon.com and many places where books are sold.MORES5 – 37m – Sep 11, 2023 - Mentoring Former LDS through Faith Crisis with Kimberly ShugertWhen someone from the LDS culture experiences faith transition and crisis, silently and secretly searching for truth can lead to hopelessness. loneliness, and despair. One way to combat this is through mentoring, a relational approach to helping those in this transition. Listen in to learn about mentoring from Kimberly’s experiences.MORES4 – 35m – Aug 7, 2023
- Stories From One Multi-site Church with Eric NelsonSouth Mountain Community Church has multiple campuses in Utah and a vision to multiply healthy churches with strong, Biblical culture. Today’s discussion with Eric, Lead Pastor of SMCC, reveals insights into how their unique approach expresses their pursuit for the lost and for God’s love to be made known.
To get connected with South Mountain Community Church, visit their website at…https://www.smccutah.org/MORES4 – 49m – Jul 31, 2023 - Precision in Gospel Sharing with Jon LeachWhen sharing the Gospel with Latter-day Saints, it is wise to share messages of hope that specifically speak to the person we’re talking to. What are common “stress points” to look for? How can we see beyond mere externals into the heart of our LDS friends? Join our conversation today with Jon Leach, president of Truth in Love Ministries.For further training related to sharing with Mormons, visit TILM.orgMORES4 – 41m – Jul 24, 2023
- Helping LDS Friends Encounter Jesus with Sarah RuddJoin this conversation today with Sarah Rudd who regularly engages Latter-day Saints with the Gospel with a desire to see genuine heart transformation. In this discussion, Sarah shares how she pursues love, power, and truth encounters with Jesus for LDS friends.Sarah explains how to best listen and discern what to share with Latter-day Saints. Near the end, stay to hear one specific tool Sarah uses to disciple the heart of those who begin following Jesus (linked below).https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/89f1fea9/files/uploaded/Orphan-Son-Chart_lrOkS9RiqSXWVl4pvwky.pdfMORES4 – 45m – Jul 17, 2023
- Training Women to Study the Bible with Jill JohnsonNothing can transform lives like God’s Spirit and God’s Word. How can we trust God to do the work only He can do? Join us today in a conversation with Jill Johnson, one of the writers for the Multiply Goodness movement. Their annual “Jubilee” event is coming up this August in Lehi, Utah. Check out this webpage if you are interested!https://www.thejubileegathering.com/
For further connection with Multiply Goodness, visit their website…https://www.multiplygoodness.com/Join or start a Bible Study…https://www.multiplygoodness.com/groupsMORES4 – 39m – Jul 10, 2023 - A New Church Plant in Utah with Nate RayPastor and church planter, Nate Ray, shares helpful suggestions and learned lessons from his experience serving the church and reaching the lost in his area. Listen in to hear how he has learned to contextualize his approach toward ministry among Latter-day Saints. To connect further with Nate and his church, The Front, navigate to the church’s website… https://thefrontchurch.com/contact/MORES4 – 44m – Jul 3, 2023
- Introducing Christianity to Mormons with Eric JohnsonA recently published book written by Eric Johnson explores topics central to the Christian faith. Many books have been written outlining key beliefs from the Bible, but this book is unique in that it does so with the LDS culture and context in mind. Common misconceptions and unclear terms often make such a task difficult. But Eric Johnson tactfully teaches readers to introduce Christianity to their Mormon neighbor.
To connect with Eric or Mormonism Research Ministry, explore http://introducingchristianity.com/MORES4 – 33m – Jun 26, 2023 - Challenges in Connecting Relationally with LDSGood relational connections with Latter-day Saints may not come naturally to everyone. What might be some challenges and barriers that keep us from connecting well? What practical steps can we take to overcome these challenges? Listen in to hear insights from Ross Anderson about how to do this.MORES4 – 43m – Jun 19, 2023
- 2 Kinds of Righteousness with Mark ParsonsListen in today to our conversation with Mark Parsons, with Truth in Love Ministry (TILM). Mark has devoted much time to engaging with Latter-day Saints in recent years. In this discussion, he shares several of the many lessons he has learned.
Live near Logan, UT? Consider the mission trip TILM is taking this June! (See link below).https://tilm.org/mission-trips/#utah-2023
Here is access to the “Friends and Family Course” Mark mentions. https://tilm.org/training/family/
Find more resources online at tilm.orgMORES3 – 56m – May 15, 2023 - Ministering Among Polygamous Mormons with Chris DeMorell and Kirk ShullOur two guests today, Chris and Kirk, work among those who live in central Utah. Often they are engaging with polygamists in Rocky Ridge as well as Latter-day Saints everywhere they go. Today we discuss how the culture in central Utah influences the ministry activities they devote themselves to in order to reach Utah with the Good News.
To connect with Art City Church, visit artcity.church
Information for Summer Bible Time… Who: Children grades K-6thWhere: Sunset Trails Park – South SantaquinWhen: June 7th – 9th, 2:00 – 4:30 PMQuestions? Call or text Chris DeMorell (973) 907-3154MORES3 – 41m – May 8, 2023 - Adapting Ministry and Church Planting Strategies with Logan WolfToday we hear from local church planter, Logan Wolf, about his long journey of learning the value of remaining humble and adapting ministry rhythms and structures according to the culture. Listen in to hear the lessons Logan has learned from engaging with Latter-day Saints over these years.
Connect with Logan Wolf through his Linktree or CrossPoint Church…https://linktr.ee/loganwolfhttps://crosspointutah.com/
Check out his podcast as well!https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkG3J8oURcnn_ZldLPQScj6rFupKoWkDXMORES3 – 42m – May 1, 2023 - Contextualizing Discipleship and Church with Jon StoddardOur guest today, Jon Stoddard, has found meaningful ways to contextualize how their church leads former Latter-day Saints into new relationship with Jesus and their church. Listen in for practical suggestions individuals and churches can take to join in Jesus’s work of reaching the lost with God’s Good News. For more information on Contextualization, check out our previous episode titled, Contextualization Among Latter-day Saints.
A few resources mentioned in this episode are linked below. Jordan Valley Church Website – https://www.jordanvalleychurch.org/One-to-One Bible Reading – https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/tgc/products/9082/one-to-one-bible-readingThe Gospel of John (NLT or ESV translation) – https://www.tyndale.com/p/gospel-of-john-nlt/9781414308982https://www.crossway.org/bibles/esv-gospel-of-john-tpb/MORES3 – 46m – Apr 24, 2023 - Reflections on General Conference (April ’23)General Conference, the semi-annual conference for Latter-day Saints, recently happened in Salt Lake City, but was broadcast online to any and all. This significant event garners much anticipation and influences all who are active within the LDS church. Listen in as we discuss some key themes of this spring’s talks and how everyday believers can more effectively proclaim the Gospel in light of their content.MORES3 – 42m – Apr 17, 2023
- Neighboring Among the LDS with David HendersonGod has intentionally and strategically placed each one of us in the place where we live. No matter the circumstances, no one lives where they do by accident. Our guest, David Henderson, and his church place a great deal of importance on engaging well with their neighbors in Daybreak, UT. Listen in to hear how we all can learn to reach our neighborhoods with more intentionality.MORES3 – 42m – Apr 10, 2023
- Common Obstacles Among Transitioning LDS (part 2)Today we continue the discussion we began last week on 6 obstacles Latter-day Saints commonly face when they embark on a spiritual journey out of Mormonism and into new Faith in Jesus. Identifying the obstacles is valuable, but we also need to know how to best love and serve those who are facing these obstacles. Listen in to hear suggestions for how to help friends who are walking this journey.MORES3 – 31m – Apr 3, 2023
- Common Obstacles Among Transitioning LDSToday we begin a discussion on 6 obstacles Latter-day Saints commonly face when they embark on a spiritual journey out of Mormonism and into new Faith in Jesus. Identifying the obstacles is valuable, but we also need to know how to best love and serve those who are facing these obstacles. Listen in to hear suggestions for how to help friends who are walking this journey.MORES3 – 39m – Mar 27, 2023
- Open Doors for the Gospel with Greg JohnsonA handful of new doors are opening in recent years to share the Good News with Latter-day Saints. How can we take these opportunities to share the truth in love? Listen in to this interview with Greg Johnson.MORES2 – 49m – Feb 20, 2023
- Stories of Ministry From One Utah Internship with Jonah NaylorThough with a different organization than the Loving Utah Internship pack (check out our previous episode on Internships), Jonah shares his experiences of engaging Latter-day Saints with the Gospel during a 3-month internship in Ogden, Utah.
Connect with Utah Partnerships for Christ–> https://www.upfc.org/ <–Interested in an internship with Utah Advance?–> http://www.utahadvanceministries.com/intern.html <–Jonah’s evangelistic website–> lightoftruthministries.com <–The two books Jonah’s grandmother wrote can be found at the link below–> https://lightoftruthministries.com/books-%26-booklets <–MORES2 – 33m – Feb 13, 2023 - Investing in Future Ministry Through Internships with Dave ElshaugJoin in on another conversation with Dave Elshaug as we explore how summer internships are introducing young adults to ministry in Utah and laying a foundation for engaging Latter-day Saints with a culturally wise approach.Click HERE for more information and to get connected with this opportunity.MORES2 – 38m – Feb 6, 2023
- Trends Among Transitioning LDS with Nate Fox (part 2)Today we continue our conversation with a local pastor in Utah County to discuss how every-day believers and churches can engage well in light of recent cultural trends among those leaving the LDS church. Make sure to listen to part 1 of this conversation.MORES2 – 34m – Jan 30, 2023
- Trends Among Transitioning LDS with Nate Fox (part 1)A local pastor in Utah County shares a few trends he has noticed in recent years. How has COVID impacted those who are leaving the LDS church? How are Mormons viewing their apostate family members? Don’t forget to check out part 2 next week to hear how every-day believers and churches can engage well in light of these trends.
Below is a link to connect further with Nate Fox and the Elevation Project.https://www.elevationprojectut.com/aboutMORES2 – 30m – Jan 23, 2023 - Sharing the Gospel Through StoryLatter-day Saints primarily come to theological understanding by telling and retelling stories. Theological truth is embedded in these stories. Today we’ll discuss how can we utilize this cultural value of story telling as we share our faith with Latter-day Saints.MORES2 – 34m – Jan 16, 2023
- Contextualization Among Latter-day SaintsThe Biblical Gospel message is an unchanging, powerful proclamation! However, as cultural context varies significantly across time, geography, and individuals, the way we best communicate the Gospel may need to be adapted. Listen in to hear how you can contextualize the Gospel for those you live life with.MORES2 – 42m – Jan 9, 2023