Unveiling Mormonism

In this episode we discuss Lesson Five of Preach My Gospel, which focuses on laws and ordinances in Mormonism. We explore the concept of salvation in Mormonism and how it differs from the Christian understanding of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. We also discuss the role of priesthood in Mormonism and the expectations and duties placed on priesthood holders. Finally, we touch on the signi...

Christmas brings to mind the theme of peace, but ironically it’s one of the most stressful times of year! In today’s lesson we’ll explore the concept of peace (“Shalom” in Hebrew) and where it comes from in the Bible. -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one...

Today we cover Lesson 4 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “ Preach My Gospel ”. This is the lesson where they talk about the commandments, many of which will sound familiar to Christians. The main difference? For Mormons the commandments are part of their system of works-righteousness. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us f...

Welcome back to the Unveiling Mormonism podacst! Today, we hear from Cassie as she shares her incredible story of growing up in the LDS Church, facing judgment, and questioning her beliefs. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/mormonism ....

Today we cover Lesson 3 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “ Preach My Gospel ”. When Mormon missionaries come to your door, they’re going to talk a lot about “the gospel”. But what it means to them is vastly different from what it means in the Bible. That’s what we’ll discuss in today’s episode. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine....

Today we cover Lesson 2 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “ Preach My Gospel ”. This one is about what Mormons call "The Plan of Salvation" - but it's really about a concept foreign to biblical teaching called "exaltation". It's where Mormon missionaries introduce the concepts of eternal progression and "Kingdoms of Glory". Spoiler alert: it's not biblical! -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast...

Today we cover Lesson 1 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “ Preach My Gospel ”. Bo shares his personal insights from when he was a Mormon Missionary – and how he now understands the deception in which he unwittingly participated. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk abou...

In Mark 12:38-44 Jesus raises negative and positive examples that illustrate the nature of genuine, life-transforming faith. It helps us answer a perennial question: how do you spot a fraud? See also: Fraud in the LDS Church -- About this episode: This is part of our Gospel of Mark series at pursueGOD.org. Find resources to talk about it with your family, small group, or mentor at www.pursueGOD.or...

Every Mormon has his doubts. Scripture translations. Joseph's sketchy history. The Book of Abraham. The Masonic roots of the Temple. But as soon as you doubt, you put it away in your box, never to be trifled with again. In this episode Bo and KD share about what happened after a decade of doubts, and how their decision has changed their lives.

Over the last three weeks, we’ve seen Jesus answer questions from three different groups of religious leaders. The religious leaders weren’t seeking to discover truth with these questions. They were questions meant to trap him, alienate him from his supporters, or get him in trouble with the Roman government. Pharisees’ tax question Sadducees’ resurrection question Scribe’s law question He has ans...

Mormons teach that the Bible is not reliable because it hasn't been translated correctly. But what does that even mean, and have Mormons even researched the history of English translations? That's what we'll do in today's lesson. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a marketing machine. From its beginning in 1830 to its many facelifts over the years, the Mormon church has spent millions to shape the public perception. In 2010 they launched the "I'm a Mormon" campaign, only to completely reverse the decision just 8 years later. And now they're embracing the cross - a symbol that has always been anathema to fai...

Today we wrap up our Pursuit series with five essentials to remember when you're trying to help a Mormon-background investigator to discover the biblical Jesus. Bo and KD share their personal insights, along with some bonus suggestions for helping kids come to know Jesus. Mentioned in this episode: Donate Now

If you've found your way out of Mormonism to the biblical Jesus, the journey is not over! Now it's time to help others just like you to leave well, and in this episode Bo and KD share a bit about how they've done that over the last several months. Here are some tools that can help: Leaving Well (series) The Pursuit (series) The Trinity (series) pursueGOD.org/mormonism The Unveiling Mormonism podca...

In Mark 11:27-12:12 the authority of Jesus is questioned by the Jewish religious leaders. The encounter uncovers the answer to a timeless question: Is spiritual authority a thing anymore? Q: Is Spiritual Authority a Thing Anymore? Today, we’re going to talk about authority. I’ll bet some of you bristled just at the mention of the word. We don’t like authority. We want to push back against it, and...

Mormons are famous for sending out missionaries two-by-two. But the Great Commission is for biblical Christians, too! Going "full circle" as a Christian is what Jesus envisions for all of his followers. Here are three reasons every believer should make disciples. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. F...

In Mark 11:12-25 Jesus relates a fruitless fig tree to the greatest symbol of religion in the Jewish faith. In the process he redefines the role of the temple in the Christian faith. -- About this episode: This is part of our Gospel of Mark series at pursueGOD.org. Find resources to talk about it with your family, small group, or mentor at www.pursueGOD.org/mark . -- Additional notes:

Today we're discussing part 9 in our 12-week Discipleship series with hosts Bryan, Bo, and KD. Paul says “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” In this lesson we’ll highlight five spiritual disciplines that will help you in your pursuit of God. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon...

Many Mormons accuse Christians of using grace as a license to sin. Sadly, many Christians do just that. But it's not biblical. In this episode we explain what it means that God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. God cares about how we live our lives, and we should too. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for...

Around 70,000 Mormon missionaries are trying to convert people to the LDS Church. Their main target is people from a Christian background. Church-going people need to be aware of what the missionaries are saying, because their claims are framed in biblical-sounding language. More than that, Christians don’t have to avoid Mormon missionaries. We can share good news with them that can change their l...

Bo and KD got baptized today in the Christian church! In this episode, they share just how different that experience was for them coming out of Mormonism. For Christians, baptism is not a saving ordinance, but rather an outward expression of an inward reality. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find...

The Bible teaches that we cannot be saved by following rules or keeping covenants. It may sound too good to be true, but it's right there in the Bible: we are made right with God by faith. Nothing more, nothing less. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at p...

Mormons are Christians, right? In today's episode we explore that question by answering the most telling question: what do they believe about Jesus? And buckle in, because their answer is worlds apart from biblical Christianity. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these e...

Mormons talk about sin just about as much as Christians do. But what does it really mean to them? What's the difference in doctrine compared to biblical Christianity? And are we just splitting hairs? Bo and KD explain. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doctrine. Join us for new episodes every Monday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at...

If you put a Mormon and a Christian in a room and asked, "Do you believe we were created in the image of God?" (That's what Imago Dei means.) Both the Mormon and the Christian would say, "Yes, we agree with that statement." But the meaning behind those words would be worlds apart for each one of those people. The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain on Mormon history, culture and doc...