• What Has Changed and What Hasn't in LDS Ministry

    Pastor 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.

    45m - Sep 30, 2024
  • A Former Mormon Helps Other Former LDS

    Ren 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.

    47m - Aug 24, 2024
  • 35 Years of Gospel Work in Utah County

    Scott 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.

    45m - Aug 11, 2024
  • Learning Latter-day Saint Culture

    Pastor 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.

    52m - Jul 29, 2024
  • A Larger Perspective on Ministry in Utah

    Utah 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.

    43m - Jul 14, 2024
  • Insights from a Former Latter-day Saint

    Emilie 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.

    1h 1m - Jun 30, 2024
  • Three Thresholds People Cross to Embrace Jesus

    Matthew 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.

    52m - Jun 16, 2024
  • Challenges Churches Can Overcome to Connect with LDS

    Long-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.

    44m - Jun 2, 2024
  • Building Relationships with LDS Missionaries

    Strategic 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!

    47m - Apr 22, 2024
  • What Grace says to Latter-day Saints

    How 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.

    45m - Apr 8, 2024
  • Create a Welcoming Environment for Post-LDS

    What 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.

    49m - Mar 24, 2024
  • Global Insights for Utah Ministry

    When 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.

    49m - Mar 11, 2024
  • Being a Ministry Sniper

    Allison 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.

    44m - Feb 26, 2024
  • How to Start Personal Ministry to LDS

    Bert 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.

    47m - Feb 19, 2024
  • Ministry Among LDS Teens

    Discipling 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.

    S6 - 44m - Feb 5, 2024
  • Church Planting in Rural Utah

    The 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 vision

    S6 - 40m - Jan 22, 2024
  • Intro to Movement Mindset Shifts

    If 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!

    S6 - 41m - Jan 8, 2024
  • Navigating Baptism Among Former LDS

    Mormonism 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.

    S5 - 47m - Dec 4, 2023
  • College Ministry in Salt Lake City

    One 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!

    S5 - 50m - Nov 20, 2023
  • Church Planting Stories from Farmington

    A 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.

    S5 - 37m - Nov 6, 2023
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