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- What Has Changed and What Hasn’t in LDS MinistryPastor Eldon Peterson has served at Cache Valley Bible Church (Logan Utah) for 40 years. Over that time he has learned many lessons, and seen many changes in Mormonism. As he shares his wisdom, Eldon keeps coming back to one factor in ministry that remains the same.MORE45m – Sep 29, 2024
- A Former Mormon Helps Other Former LDSRen Richardson joins us to discuss his own journey from Mormonism to atheism to biblical faith. He describes the role of the Turning Point ministry at South Mountain Community Church in his own journey, and how, as a leader, he now uses Turning Point to help others.MORE47m – Aug 24, 2024
- 35 Years of Gospel Work in Utah CountyScott McKinney has pastored Centerpoint Church in Orem, UT since 1989 with a vision to build life-giving community and a loving Gospel witness. Reflecting on the lessons learned nearly 35 years ago as well as just a couple years ago, Scott shares how Centerpoint has moved from a fortress mentality to a Kingdom advancing mentality. Listen in to gain from his wisdom.MORE45m – Aug 11, 2024
- Learning Latter-day Saint CulturePastor Loren Pankratz of The Bridge Community (Centerville, Utah) shares how he learned LDS culture to prepare for planting a Utah church, and the foundational ministry principles and practices that result from his reflection and experience.MORE52m – Jul 28, 2024
- A Larger Perspective on Ministry in UtahUtah ministry veteran Robert Marshall of Streams in the Wasteland reflects on historical changes and current developments in Utah’s religious landscape, with some encouraging implications for Christian ministry.MORE43m – Jul 14, 2024
- Insights from a Former Latter-day SaintEmilie Briggs was born in an active LDS home, married in the temple and completely devoted to Mormonism. Her journey into a new, biblically rooted, faith offers tremendous wisdom on the mental and emotional processes a person goes through during a faith transition.MORE1h 1m – Jun 30, 2024
- Three Thresholds People Cross to Embrace JesusMatthew Anderson of the Plant Utah network shares what he has learned about the process Latter-day Saints navigate to come to biblical faith in Jesus, and how this observation applies to churches and Christians who hope to engage Mormons.MORE52m – Jun 16, 2024
- Challenges Churches Can Overcome to Connect with LDSLong-time Utah pastor Paul Robie of South Mountain Community Church explains the missional approach and principles that led SMCC to connect with and enfold many active Mormons into a new faith identity, and how SMCC is adapting to the changing LDS culture.MORE44m – Jun 2, 2024
- Building Relationships with LDS MissionariesStrategic approaches to reaching LDS missionaries are plentiful and diverse. Back on our podcast we have Allison Biggers to discuss her highly relational approach which has helped her build trust and gain open doors to share the Good News of Jesus. You too can proclaim truth to missionaries in a way that truly sounds like good news!MORE47m – Apr 22, 2024
- What Grace says to Latter-day SaintsHow does the message of grace truly impact those who are transitioning out of the LDS church? How can our dependence on grace affect personal ministry and preaching ministry? Join us with Mike Packer to hear how he elevates Jesus in his life and the life of the church at Southeastern Christian Church.MORE45m – Apr 8, 2024
- Create a Welcoming Environment for Post-LDSWhat activities and factors create a safe church environment for people on the journey from Mormonism into biblical faith? Kim Krey of Elevation Church, and her pastor, Matt Miller, discuss Kim’s journey out of Mormonism and her leadership in ministry to transitioning LDS.MORE49m – Mar 24, 2024
- Global Insights for Utah MinistryWhen Pastor Schaun Colin came to Vernal Utah, he didn’t know much about the LDS world. Learn how Schaun, raised in South Africa, brought insight from ministry around the world to change the culture of how his growing church interacts with a largely LDS community.MORE49m – Mar 10, 2024
- Being a Ministry SniperAllison Biggers has years of fruitful experience building caring, redemptive relationships with Latter-day Saint women. Learn how she seeks to understand “the terrain” and “the target” to patiently gain a hearing with her LDS neighbors.MORE44m – Feb 25, 2024
- How to Start Personal Ministry to LDSBert Spalding, founder of Transition2Hope, tells his story of how God led him to develop a ministry platform that provides thoughtful resources to help Latter-day Saints in a faith crisis to not give up on God.MORE47m – Feb 19, 2024
- Ministry Among LDS TeensDiscipling teens in strongly LDS communities raises unique challenges and opportunities. How can youth ministry develop Christians who know how to model spiritual authenticity and verbally share the gospel among LDS peers? Josh Gardner of Flourishing Grace Church in Bountiful, Utah shares his learning curve and his priorities in serving Utah teens.MORES6 – 44m – Feb 5, 2024
- Church Planting in Rural UtahThe culture of Utah has been dramatically shaped by the prominence of the LDS faith. Not all Latter-day Saints are the same, and not all communities across Utah are the same either. Church planting in rural Utah presents challenges and opportunities that are not as prevalent in urban Utah contexts. Shane Finley, lead pastor of Mountain View Fellowship in Heber City, shares with us how the culture and context of rural Utah has shaped their ministry approach and visionMORES6 – 40m – Jan 22, 2024
- Intro to Movement Mindset ShiftsIf we want to see Gospel movement among Latter-day Saints, or in any context, the way we think about ministry and engagement will shape our efforts and outcomes. Derek Murphey shares a couple mindset shifts that help us think rightly about disciple-making that have been especially important among ministry leaders in Utah. Also joining is Justin Woodward, a former Mormon who has been impacted by the fruit of these mindset shifts and principles. Listen in for encouraging stories of God’s faithfulness in the Harvest!MORES6 – 41m – Jan 8, 2024