Came Unto Christ Podcast

Cole, Stan, and Will are joined by a very special guest, Eric Johnson of Mormonism Research Ministry (mrm.org). Eric has been studying Mormonism for 35 years and has made it his life's mission to see more Latter-day Saints come to a saving knowlege of the gospel through Christ alone. We were delighted to discuss his new book, Introducing Christianity To Mormons, to be released on September 13, 202...

What is the Latter-day Saint doctrine of eternal progression? What are its implications for the Mormon view of God and man? Is it true that "man is a god in embryo" as Latter-day Saint prophet Spencer W. Kimball has stated? What does the bible have to say about these things? Will and Stan discuss this foundational issue to LDS theology and share the true saving gospel of Jesus Christ. Intro/Outro...

If you have ever met a Latter-day Saint, you will quickly discover that they profess to be Christians. More so than in history, many Mormons are seeking to fellowship and unify with Christians as brothers and sisters. Many professing Christians would like to accommodate this push for unity between the faiths, in favor of relational bridgebuilding instead of traditional evangelistic methods. But is...

In this episode, Cole and Will take a step away from talking about Mormonism (for the most part) and discuss a very important topic regarding why we believe Jesus Christ rose bodily from the grave. Did you know you can give a reasonable defense for why we believe in the resurrection? If not then this episode will be very beneficial to you and will encourage you in your faith in our savior, Jesus C...

In this special episode, Stan and Will are joined by their first ex-Mormon guest, Thor Kutterer. Thor was raised as a Latter-day Saint and for years struggled deeply with questions surrounding his faith. He was conditioned to believe that God would only love and accept him based on his performance as a good Mormon. Thor knew he could never be worthy by this standard and was driven to despair. It w...

How is the Mormon Jesus fundamentally different from the Biblical Jesus? In this special Christmas edition of the podcast, Stan and Will discuss the crucial topic of Christology, focusing on the incarnation, virgin birth, and the hypostatic union of Jesus. We aim to parse the biblical truths from the Mormon falsehoods, providing an analysis of how LDS doctrine distorts the true person, work, natur...

Cole, Stan, and Will are back together to answer your questions for the second time! We receive many questions from our followers about how Mormon theology differs from Christian theology and the best ways for Christians to effectively engage with them. This episode is part one of a special two-part series, as we address some of the most common questions we receive including: Why do Mormons believ...

Cole, Stan, and Will are back together to answer your questions! We receive many questions from our followers about how Mormon theology differs from Christian theology and the best ways for Christians to effectively engage with them. This episode is part one of a special two-part series, as we address some of the most common questions we receive including: What essential doctrines do Mormons rejec...

What is the Mormon doctrine of exaltation and how is it fundamentally different from the Christian doctrine of glorification? The most core LDS teaching is their doctrine of man's ability to earn godhood through eternal progression. As the famous LDS couplet succinctly summarizes: "As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become.” Will and Stan take a deep dive into this foundational LDS theolo...

Stan and Will discuss some key takeaways from personal evangelism encounters with the Latter-Day Saints. What barriers should Christians be aware of before engaging with their Mormon neighbors? Are Mormons also Christians as they claim to be? Are missionaries totally truthful about the LDS Church doctrine? Listen to find out! Sources references: "Lying for the Lord", https://www.mrm.org/lying-for-...

In this episode, Cole and Stan present the fascinating story behind Joseph Smith's translation of the "Book of Abraham", an LDS scripture book that appears in the "Pearl of Great Price" and claims to be on par with the Old and New Testament in authority. Did Joseph Smith really discover an ancient manuscript from Abraham, the Biblical patriarch? Can we test to see if his translation is authentic?...

Is it possible for a Mormon to receive forgiveness and grace? How can a Mormon become worthy enough to achieve eternal life? What does the Bible say about how we receive eternal life? Explore the impossible gospel witnessing method as we dissect key verses in the Book of Mormon, Doctrine & Covenants, and accompanying quotes from LDS Church authorities to explain how the LDS Gospel is the exact...

Enjoy a casual conversation as co-hosts Cole, Will, and Stan reflect on their recent experiences visiting Utah, engaging with Latter-Day Saints, and their overall thoughts on some of the key differences between the Mormon gospel and the Christian gospel. Intro/Outro Music: "The View" by Pyrosion, Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0

Can earthly families live together forever in heaven? Can marriages be sealed for time and all eternity? Eternal marriage and forever families are core doctrines in the Latter-Day Saint faith. But are they biblical? Cole, Stan, and Will discuss and evaluate these Mormon teachings from an evangelical perspective through the lens of the Bible. Intro/Outro Music: "The View" by Pyrosion, Creative Comm...

Have you ever wondered how to test a prophet? In the Bible, God gives us clear instructions on different ways of testing prophets so that we can be sure we aren't being deceived by false teaching. Cole and Stan examine whether or not Joseph Smith, the founder of Mormonism, passes the biblical tests for a prophet, referencing passages in Deuteronomy 18:20-22, Deuteronomy 13:1-3, and Matthew 7:15-20...

#002 - In this episode, Stan and Cole finish their discussion on the 6 major differences between historic Christianity and Latter-Day Saint theology, focusing on the Reliability of the Bible and Salvation. Intro/Outro Music: "The View" by Pyrosion, Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0

Welcome to the Came Unto Christ Podcast! In this episode, CUCM’s Stan and Cole give a brief overview of the beginnings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and start to go over 6 major points that Christians and Mormons differ on: Truth, God, Jesus, Man, Reliability of the Bible, and Salvation. Intro/Outro Music: "The View" by Pyrosion, Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 U...