Witnessing Christ

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Mike and Molly continue their conversation with Professor Ken Cherney of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary about the book of Isaiah. This time, the focus shifts specifically toward witnessing: How can Christians use Isaiah to have meaningful, gospel-centered conversations with their Latter-day Saint friends and family? Isaiah repeatedly emphasizes something fundamental about the biblical God: there is no one like Him. Against the idols and gods of t...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Mike and Molly are joined by Professor Ken Cherney of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for the first part of a special series on the book of Isaiah. As Latter-day Saints prepare to study Isaiah in their Come, Follow Me readings, this conversation helps Christians better understand Isaiah for themselves and equips them to use this remarkable book to point their LDS friends, family members, and coworkers to Jesus. Isaiah can be challengi...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Molly sits down with Pastors Mike Cherney and Wayne Uhlhorn to talk about witnessing to Latter-day Saints, what they’ve learned through Truth in Love Ministry, and why Christians are more prepared to share the gospel than they might think. Mike introduces himself as Truth in Love Ministry’s new Director of Ministry Development and shares some of the experiences that led him into ministry to Latter-day Saints. One encounter in particular left a...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring the book of Esther. As Latter-day Saints study this book in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage the same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. Esther is a story of hidden identity, palace intrigue, deadly danger, and an incredible reversal. Although God's name is never mentioned, His providence is evident on e...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. After decades of exile, God moves the heart of King Cyrus to send His people home. The temple is rebuilt, Jerusalem's walls are restored, and God's W...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Chronicles 14–20, 26, and 30. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters follow the reigns of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Uzziah, and Hezekiah, highlighting both faithful reforms and tragic failures. Time and again, t...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Kings 2–7. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters record the transition from Elijah’s ministry to Elisha’s, highlighting God's continued faithfulness through miraculous works. Elisha parts the Jordan River, purifies ...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 1 Kings 12–13 and 17–22. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters reveal the tragic consequences of Israel’s divided kingdom. Following Solomon’s reign, the nation fractures under Rehoboam and Jeroboam. Idolatry spreads,...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Samuel 11–12 and selections from 1 Kings 3, 6–9, and 11. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters contain some of the most sobering accounts in the Old Testament. David, the king described as a man after G...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 1 Samuel 8–16. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters mark a major turning point in Israel’s history. Tired of being ruled through judges and prophets, the people demand a king like the nations around them...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, the Truth in Love Ministry team continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring the book of Ruth alongside 1 Samuel 1–7. As Latter-day Saints study these passages in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same stories while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. These chapters contain deeply personal stories of grief, weakness, prayer, redemption, and God’s providence. Ruth and Naomi ret...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, the Truth in Love Ministry team continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by turning to the book of Judges. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. The book of Judges is filled with rebellion, idolatry, oppression, violence, and repeated failure. Again and again, Israel turns away from the Lord...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Aaron, Caleb, and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through the book of Joshua. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode helps Christians engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. The book of Joshua recounts Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. God parts the Jordan River, the walls of Jeri...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Ethan, Noah, Caleb, and Aaron—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through selected chapters in the book of Numbers. As Latter-day Saints follow these readings in their Come, Follow Me study, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, the Israelites continue their journey through the wilderness, marked by a rep...

In this special episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, the Truth in Love Ministry team—including Mark and Molly Parsons, Pastor Wayne Uhlhorn, and interns Lilly, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—come together to reflect on the April 2026 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After listening to multiple conference talks, the group shares key takeaways and equips Christians to engage these teachings with clarity and compassion. From messages on peace, serv...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Ethan, and Aaron—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, covering key sections of Exodus 19–24 and 31–34. As Latter-day Saints follow these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, God gives the Ten Commandments, establishes his covenant with Israel, and reveals his holiness on Moun...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Aaron, and Ethan—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through Exodus 14–18. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same sections while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, God delivers His people through the Red Sea, defeats Pharaoh and his army, and provides for Israel in the wil...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—pause their Christ in the Old Testament series for a special Easter episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it truly accomplished. In this episode, the interns begin with a shared foundation: both biblical Christians and Latter-day Saints agree that Jesus physically rose from the dead. The tomb was empty, Christ appeared to His disciples, and He lives today. Bu...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Ethan, and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through Exodus 7–18. As Latter-day Saints follow these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode helps Christians engage those same sections while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, Moses and Aaron stand before Pharaoh as God unleashes the ten plagues on Egypt, culminating in the dramatic events of the Passo...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, turning to the opening chapters of Exodus (1–6). As Latter-day Saints work through these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode helps Christians walk alongside those discussions while pointing clearly to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, Israel’s situation becomes desperate. A new Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Aaron, Ethan, Noah, and Caleb—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, exploring the second half of the Joseph narrative in Genesis 42–50. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode helps Christians walk alongside those discussions while pointing clearly to the biblical gospel. In this section of Genesis, Joseph’s brothers travel to Egypt during a devastating...

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through Genesis 37–41 and the beginning of Joseph’s story. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to use Joseph’s life to share the biblical gospel. From sibling jealousy and betrayal to false accusation and imprisonment, Joseph’s story seems like a spiral of injusti...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Aaron, Ethan, Noah, and Caleb—continue their Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through Genesis 18–22. As Latter-day Saints follow the Come, Follow Me reading plan, this episode helps Christians engage those same chapters and clearly see how they point to Jesus Christ. In this section of Genesis, the team explores Abraham’s intercession for Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot’s rescue from destruction, the sobering account ...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Caleb, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—reunite on the Witnessing Christ Podcast to continue their series, Christ in the Old Testament, by turning to the story of Abram in Genesis chapters 12–17. As Latter-day Saints study this section of Scripture, this episode helps Christians walk alongside those readings and clearly see how God’s promises point forward to Jesus Christ. In this episode, the interns focus on Abram before his name is changed to Abra...

In this special episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb and Aaron sit down with Pastor Wayne Uhlhorn to introduce him to the Truth in Love Ministry audience and share his heart for Christian witnessing. Recorded on Pastor Uhlhorn’s second day on the job, this conversation offers listeners a chance to get to know one of the newest leaders serving alongside the ministry. Pastor Uhlhorn reflects on decades of pastoral ministry across the country and his personal experience engaging membe...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Caleb, Ethan, and Noah—step away from the Christ in the Old Testament series for a special episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast to reflect on their recent mission trip to Gilbert, Arizona. Joined by students from Martin Luther College and several pastors, the team spent a week engaging members and missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with the goal of planting gospel seeds and pointing people to the sufficiency of Christ. ...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Caleb and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast by turning to one of the most well-known stories in Scripture: Noah and the Flood. As Latter-day Saints study this section of the Old Testament, this episode walks alongside those readings to show how the story of Noah is ultimately about God’s grace and the righteousness that comes by faith in Christ. In this episode, Caleb and Noah explore Genesis 6–9, addr...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Caleb, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—continue their takeover of the Witnessing Christ Podcast with the next episode in their new series, Christ in the Old Testament. As Latter-day Saints work through the Old Testament this year, this series walks alongside those readings to show how every chapter ultimately points to Jesus Christ. In this episode, the interns turn to Genesis chapters 3–5, exploring the Fall into sin and its devastating consequences. They unpac...

The interns from Truth in Love Ministry—Caleb, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—officially take over the Witnessing Christ Podcast to launch a brand-new series: Christ in the Old Testament. As Latter-day Saints study the Old Testament this year, this series walks alongside those readings to show how every page of Scripture points to Jesus Christ. In this kickoff episode, the interns dive into Genesis chapters 1 and 2, asking a bold but biblical question: Is Jesus really present in the very...

In this second and concluding episode on Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer for the Christian Life, Pastor Mark Parsons is joined again by Molly, Noah, Caleb, Aaron, and Ethan to wrestle with the heart of the Christian life: what it really means to live as someone who is fully forgiven and still deeply flawed. This episode centers on the often-forgotten doctrine of imputation—the “great exchange” where Christ takes our sin and credits us with His righteousness—and why this truth is essential f...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Pastor Mark Parsons is joined by Molly, Caleb, Aaron, Noah, and Ethan to discuss Sinner Saint: A Surprising Primer for the Christian Life by Pastor Luke Kjolhaug (or as the interns say—however you pronounce it!). Together, they unpack one of the most honest and freeing truths of the Christian faith: that believers are simultaneously sinners and saints (simul justus et peccator). Through personal stories, Scripture, and laughter, the group expl...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Pastor Mark Parsons reunites with Molly, Caleb, Noah, Ethan, and Aaron to dive into the Gospel half of Law & Gospel—moving from God’s “alien work” (law) to his “proper work” (good news about a Person). Together they explore how the gospel is not advice or a checklist, but news—objective, finished, and for you. They unpack: Gospel as News (not advice): The message comes from outside us and announces what Christ has alread...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, host Pastor Mark Parsons is joined by Molly, Caleb, Noah, Ethan, and Aaron to explore one of Christianity’s most important distinctions — the difference between God’s Law and His Gospel — and how properly understanding that difference changes everything, from personal faith to witnessing to Latter-day Saints. The team explores: How the Law exposes our sin and our illusion of control, showing that “we can’t — and that’s the point.”The “Big L” L...

In this follow-up episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, host Pastor Parsons continues the conversation with evangelist interns Noah, Caleb, Aaron, and Ethan as they conclude their discussion on Keep Showing Up: A Utah Pastor’s Journey by Pastor Scott McKinney. Picking up from Part 1, the group explores the final chapters of McKinney’s ministry story—where theology meets compassion and the call to “keep showing up” becomes both personal and practical. Centered on Jesus’ encounter with the ...

When Every Mouth Is Silenced In this week’s podcast episode, Missionary Mark Parsons shares a message inspired by his time at the 1517 Conference, Free Will Is Fiction, commemorating 500 years since Martin Luther’s The Bondage of the Will. Luther’s work reminds us that our will is not free when it comes to salvation—we are bound in sin and unable to reach up to God. Yet the gospel tells a far better story: God, in mercy, reaches down to us. This sermon is based on Paul’s incredible words in...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, four evangelist interns — Noah, Aaron, Caleb, and Ethan — join the conversation to unpack Keep Showing Up: A Utah Pastor’s Journey by Pastor Scott McKinney, who faithfully served over 30 years at Center Point Church in Orem, Utah. Together with host Pastor Mark Parsons, the interns explore what it means to serve in the heart of Mormon country and how McKinney’s story reveals the challenges, joys, and gospel-centered perseverance required in mi...

Witnessing Christ Podcast: Grand Junction Temple Experience Each time a new Latter-day Saint temple opens, Christians have a unique opportunity to understand Mormon beliefs better and lovingly point people to the true temple—Christ himself. In this episode, Pastor Mark Parsons and our evangelist interns share their experience touring the Grand Junction Temple during its open house and leading a Build Bridges, Not Barriers witnessing conference. Together, they discuss what they saw, the conver...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, host Pastor Mark Parsons welcomes this year’s four evangelist interns—Ethan, Noah, Caleb, and Aaron—for a special discussion on the October General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each intern brings firsthand insights from watching or attending local sessions, reflecting on the experience through the lens of gospel-centered outreach. Introducing the Interns Listeners meet the 2024–25 intern cohort: Ethan, a soon-to-be Luther...

This week on Jesus Is Enough, we bring you the powerful conclusion to Emilie’s story of leaving Mormonism after 39 years and finding true freedom in Christ. After a lifetime of striving for perfection, Emilie finally encounters the promises of Scripture—assurances of mercy, peace, and a God far greater than she ever imagined. The weight of works-based faith gives way to the comfort of knowing that she can boldly approach God’s throne, not because of what she’s done, but because of what Jesus...

This week on Jesus Is Enough, we bring you Part 3 of Emilie’s moving story of leaving Mormonism after 39 years and discovering the true hope of Jesus. As Emilie enters marriage, she clings to the belief that she has finally found stability. But just when hope begins to rise, tragedy strikes—shattering her world and forcing her to confront the painful reality of works-based faith. The devastating loss not only impacts Emilie but also reveals how deeply the message of perfectionism had entangle...

This week on Jesus Is Enough, we bring you Part 2 of Emilie’s powerful journey of leaving Mormonism after 39 years and discovering the freedom found in Jesus. Emilie continues to wrestle with perfectionism, seeking validation in a new, unexpected relationship. But as the pressure mounts and long-held secrets come to light, the carefully constructed facade of her life—and the foundation of her Mormon faith—begins to crumble. In the midst of uncertainty and self-doubt, God’s truth starts to bre...

This week on Jesus Is Enough, we bring you Part 1 of Emilie’s compelling story of leaving Mormonism after 39 years and discovering the life-changing truth of Jesus. Raised in a devout Latter-day Saint home, Emilie spent decades striving to be perfect—perfectly obedient, perfectly righteous, perfectly enough to earn God’s favor. Her faith was measured in works, her worth tied to performance, and the weight of perfectionism pressed heavily on her every day. She believed that only by cleaning he...

This week, we bring you the final chapter of Erik’s Jesus is Enough story—a journey of healing, grace, and new beginnings. After navigating the pain of divorce and the upheaval of his former life, Erik begins to embrace his new reality. In the midst of uncertainty, he encounters someone whose life demonstrates the unearned grace of God in a way he had never seen before—showing him that even those who feel most undeserving are fully known and fully loved. For Erik, this realization marks a tur...

This week, we bring you Part 4 of Erik’s Jesus is Enough story—a chapter marked by unexpected loss, raw questions, and surprising encounters with grace. Life was unfolding according to plan—until it wasn’t. When a personal crisis shakes the foundation of his carefully built world, Erik finds himself angry, disoriented, and searching for answers. A support group of unlikely companions becomes a refuge, and one man’s messy-yet-hope-filled life gives Erik a living example of grace in action. It’...

This week, we bring you Part 3 of Erik’s compelling Jesus is Enough story—his journey from devoted Mormon missionary to a man gripped by the beauty and truth of the biblical gospel. While serving his mission, Erik is offered a rare opportunity to study in Jerusalem. Eager to deepen his Mormon faith in the very land where Jesus walked, he dives into the experience with enthusiasm. But as he begins comparing the Bible to the Book of Mormon, cracks appear. Discrepancies between Jesus’ words in t...

What happens when your view of God is shaped by fear, duty, and distance? In Part 2 of Erik’s story, we journey with a young man navigating personal tragedy, theological hunger, and a growing desire for something more than perfectionism and pretending. After the sudden death of his father, Erik finds himself asking what he calls “the great and terrible questions”—Where did my dad go? Am I doing enough? Can I ever be worthy? Still deeply committed to Mormonism, Erik throws himself into LDS mis...

This week, we bring you Part 1 of Erik’s powerful Jesus Is Enough story of growing up in Mormonism—and the unexpected early glimpse he got into grace. Raised by devout Latter-day Saint parents, Erik’s childhood was steeped in the culture, expectations, and structure of Mormon life. But when a classroom “cash” crisis meets his mom’s creative intervention, Erik is introduced to something entirely different: an undeserved gift that he did not—and could not—earn. What seemed at first like a quest...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark and Molly recap the 2025 Idaho Falls mission trip, where over 100 Christian missionaries—including 77 high school and college students—spent a week sharing the gospel in a community where 60% identify as Latter-day Saints. Rather than leading with confrontation, this year’s outreach focused on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, inviting deep and personal spiritual conversations. Mark and Molly reflect on why this shift in approach opened doors—both ...

What happens when the Mormon shelf finally breaks—and Jesus is the one standing in the rubble? In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we welcome Damien Tracy, author of The Shelf Breaker: How Jesus Drew Our Family Out of Mormonism. Damien vulnerably shares his journey from moral collapse and spiritual exhaustion to the freeing grace of the true gospel. Through legal and personal struggles, Damien attempted to regain worthiness, but the weight of perfectionism ultimately crushed him...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we sit down with Brandi Bronson, author of The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ After Leaving Mormonism. Brandi shares her powerful story of growing up in a devoted LDS family, her eventual unraveling of deeply rooted beliefs, and how she came to know the true gospel of Christ. With honesty and grace, Brandi opens up about the emotional, cultural, and theological challenges of leaving Mormonism and the radical shift that occurred when she...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Flournoy, author of Tearing the Veil: A Guide for Sharing Grace with Mormons. Once a zealous Mormon missionary and amateur LDS apologist, Michael shares the incredible story of how a three-hour debate on grace, authority, and the nature of God began his journey out of Mormonism—and into the arms of Jesus. Joined by our interns, Grace and Charlie, we explore Michael’s unique witnessing approach called the IRIS method, which breaks down the gospel into ...

In this heartfelt and honest conclusion to our two-part intern reflection, join Calvin, Grace, Jon, and Charlie as they pull back the curtain on the more stretching, surprising, and soul-shaping moments of their internship with Truth in Love Ministry. You’ll hear stories of… Emotional highs and lows from online witnessing and facing spiritual resistanceTeam camaraderie and grace-filled encouragement through tough conversationsCreative challenges—like making evangelistic reels and handling ove...

In this special episode of the Witnessing Christ podcast, we sit down with our 2024–2025 intern team—Jon, Charlie, Calvin, and Grace—as they reflect on a transformative year of evangelism, discipleship, and growth. From online conversations to temple visits and late-night theology papers, these young missionaries share how God shaped their hearts, sharpened their witness, and deepened their understanding of the sufficiency of Christ. What to Expect: Spiritual Insights: Hear how each intern gr...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Pastor Mark Parsons delivers a compelling sermon on Romans 3:19–28, diving into one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: How can a sinful human being stand righteous before a holy God? This passage—hailed by Martin Luther as the heart of the gospel and the center of the Bible—draws a clear distinction between law and gospel. Pastor Mark brings it to life by exposing modern distortions of both and unpacking the four theolo...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Pastor Mark Parsons shares an outreach sermon based on the rich and relational account of Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John chapter 4. More than a beautiful moment of personal transformation, this story offers a masterclass in witnessing—showing us how to move from curiosity to gospel clarity in spiritual conversations. Pastor Mark highlights how Jesus models a wise, gracious approach in engaging someone from a riva...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we share a sermon from Pastor Mark Parsons titled The Rescue, based on Ephesians 2:1–10. This message powerfully explores the heart of the gospel: that salvation is not something we contribute to, but something entirely accomplished by Christ and received through faith. Pastor Mark begins by linking two important passages—Numbers 21 and John 3. In Numbers, God instructs Moses to lift up a bronze serpent so that anyone bitten by snakes could lo...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark is joined by Grace and Charlie to explore Tearing the Veil: A Guide for Sharing Grace with Mormons by Michael Flournoy. This insightful book, written by a former LDS apologist turned Christian, is a practical tool designed to equip Christians to witness effectively to Latter-day Saints. The conversation highlights Flournoy’s unique perspective as a seventh-generation Mormon who once sought to defend his faith but was ultimately converted by the very ...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark and Jon delve into The Shelf Breaker: How Jesus Drew Our Family Out of Mormonism by Damien Tracy. This powerful memoir begins with Damien’s traumatic upbringing marked by abuse, leading him into cycles of sin and despair. Despite his earnest efforts to achieve worthiness through Mormon teachings, Damien found himself trapped in guilt, fear, and unworthiness. Join us as we explore Damien's journey—from confronting his deep-seated struggles to his tran...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Pastor Mark and Calvin dive deep into The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ After Leaving Mormonism by Brandy Bronson. This compelling book chronicles Brandy’s faith crisis sparked by doctrinal inconsistencies and historical revelations from LDS sources. As her trust in Mormon teachings unraveled, Brandy embarked on a search for truth that led her to the Bible and ultimately to Jesus. Join us as we explore her journey, from the initial cracks in her LDS fa...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this installment of our Latter-day Saint book review series, Mark, Molly, and Grace dive into After All We Can Do by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, a prominent LDS apostle whose winsome style and nuanced take on grace has captured attention within and beyond his faith tradition. Uchtdorf attempts to reinterpret 2 Nephi 25:23—“it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do”—in a more hopeful and less burdensome light. But does his mes...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we continue our short series reviewing Latter-day Saint books on grace—this time diving into Grace to Become by Emily Belle Freeman. Mark, Molly, and Grace unpack the second installment in Freeman’s grace-themed trilogy, exploring the LDS concept of “exalting grace” and how it differs significantly from the biblical gospel. This book builds on the previous volume (Grace Where You Are), shifting the focus from comfor...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we begin a short series examining LDS books on grace—starting with Grace Where You Are by popular Mormon author and speaker Emily Belle Freeman. Mark, Molly, and Grace engage in an insightful and honest conversation about the theology behind Freeman’s message. While the book uses familiar Christian language and offers comfort to the overwhelmed, the team highlights key doctrinal differences beneath the surface—espec...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we wrap up our journey through the Five Pillars of relational evangelism by focusing on the fifth and final pillar: "Proclaim Christ Rather Than Debate Mormonism." Mark, Molly, Grace, Charlie, Jon, and Calvin share thoughtful reflections, personal stories, and practical advice about how to resist the temptation to win arguments and instead point people to Jesus. It's easy to get caught in endless back-and-forths abo...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we continue our journey through the Five Pillars of relational evangelism, focusing on the fourth pillar: "Speak the Mormon Language." Mark, Grace, Charlie, Jon, Calvin, and Molly discuss the importance of understanding Mormonism's unique vocabulary and how it differs from biblical Christianity—even when the same words are used. Words like grace, faith, heaven, salvation, atonement, and repentance carry different me...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we continue our journey through the Five Pillars of relational evangelism, focusing on the third pillar: "Focusing on Mormon Stress Points." Mark, Grace, Charlie, John, and Molly engage in an insightful conversation about the key stress points that weigh heavily on members of the LDS community—worthiness, perfection, forgiveness, repentance, and exaltation. Rather than debating theological differences, this approach...

Welcome to another episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast! In this session, we dive deep into the foundational principles of relational evangelism with a focus on our unique Five Pillars approach for Speaking the Truth in Love." Join us as we unpack the first two pillars of this strategy: "See Mormons as Victims, Not as Enemies" and "Treat Mormons with Genuine Love and Respect." Mark, Grace, Calvin, John, Charlie, and Molly engage in a rich dialogue about the challenges and transforma...

In this episode, our evangelist interns, Calvin, Charlie, Jon, and Grace, join Pastor Mark to share their experiences from the "At the Door" mission trip to Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona. Focusing on relational evangelism rather than confrontational debates, the team discusses their preparation, individual experiences, and profound interactions with Latter-Day Saints and people of other faiths. The team explored the nuances of using the parable of the prodigal son as a conversation starter. This ...

In this episode of the Witness in Christ Podcast, we share a sermon from Pastor Mark Parsons based on Luke 15—the story of the Prodigal Son or the Two Lost Sons. This message will be a central focus for our 2025 At the Door mission trips in Gilbert, Arizona, and Idaho Falls, Idaho, as we train Christian witnesses to share this impactful parable with Mormon friends and neighbors. The sermon explores the profound love of the Father, who reaches out to two kinds of lost people: those who reject ...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we conclude our four-part series on the interconnected biblical concepts of sin, grace, faith, and works. Pastor Mark, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the proper place of good works in the Christian life, contrasting the biblical teaching with the Latter-day Saint (LDS) perspective. The team examines how LDS doctrine distinguishes between "salvation" (universal resurrection) and "exaltation" (eternal life with God), presenting works as a requ...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon explore the concept of faith, contrasting its meaning in biblical Christianity with Latter-day Saint (LDS) teachings. They highlight how, in Scripture, faith is a gift from God—an instrument through which we receive grace by trusting in Christ's finished work. In contrast, LDS doctrine often views faith as an “action word” closely tied to obedience, where faith is something to be demonstrated through works to access di...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark Parsons is joined by our three evangelist interns, Calvin, Charlie, and Jon. We begin a four-part series unpacking four interconnected foundational biblical concepts: sin, grace, faith, and works. This discussion starts by exploring sin, highlighting key differences between the Christian and Mormon perspectives. While many Latter-day Saints view sin as occasional mistakes or a checklist of behaviors to avoid, we look to the Bible to reveal its more...

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Mark and the evangelist interns—Charlie, Calvin, and Jon—continue their series on the four foundational concepts of sin, grace, faith, and works, focusing this time on grace. The discussion explores the stark contrast between the biblical and LDS understandings of grace. In Latter-day Saint theology, grace is often seen as an “enabling power” that boosts human effort rather than the complete, unmerited gift Scripture describes. The team shares...

This week on the show, we have part three of Jake’s story. Overwhelmed by the contradictions in his Mormon faith, Jake considers the consequences of leaving the only faith-family has ever known. Is it worth it? Will he find much-needed community elsewhere? This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighbors. At the end of each episode, we provide practical witnessing t...

This week on the show, we have part two of Jake’s story. As contradictions in his faith continue, Jake finds himself reeling. While his foundation crumbles, Jake enters a dark season. Then, when he least expects it, someone enters his life and changes everything. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighbors. At the end of each episode, we provide practical witnessi...

This week on the show, we have part one of Jake’s story. Growing up in an LDS family, Jake had been surrounded by Mormon traditions and expectations his entire life. But when a chance encounter at a Christian concert offers an intriguing alternative message, he begins an unexpected journey to find the truth. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighbors. At the end...

In this episode, Mark, Calvin, Jon, and Charlie share their reactions to the October 2024 General Conference of the LDS Church. They explore the conference's production quality, its impact on viewers, and the content of key talks. The group reflects on the importance of personal experiences in faith development and how these often carry more weight than scriptural teachings for many LDS members. The team digs deeper into specific talks, starting with Elder Quentin L. Cook's address "Sacred Sc...

In this podcast episode, Pastor Mark Parsons and evangelist interns Jon, Calvin, and Charlie discuss six articles from the October 2024 edition of Liahona. They focus on themes of unity, obedience, and personal testimony in the LDS faith, contrasting them with Christian teachings that emphasize shared faith in Christ. The conversation explores empathy, agency, and covenants, examining how the LDS emphasis on moral improvement and ordinances can lead to feelings of inadequacy. The team critica...

This week on the show, we have part three of Cari’s story. Realizing she is at a turning point, Cari makes a big decision regarding her faith–impacting both her and her family. Will her family be receptive? Will she finally find the peace she has been seeking? Will she realize Jesus is Enough? Find out in part three of Cari’s story. Thanks for listening! This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share ...

This week on the show, we have part two of Cari’s story. Feeling invigorated by a strange but powerful church experience in Germany, Cari begins her journey to discover the truth. Through careful, detailed research and a growing desire to learn more, Cari notices several glaring contradictions in the Book of Mormon. As the list of questions grows and more flaws are found, Cari reaches a turning point in her faith journey. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our...

This week on the show, we have part one of Cari’s story. Cari, a lifelong Mormon whose heritage was firmly rooted in the church, begins to question the very teachings her family was founded upon. With mounting pressure to perform and constant feelings of inadequacy, Cari experiences a breakthrough moment in an unexpected place. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Morm...

In this week's episode, Mark Parsons and the evangelist interns discuss their initial experiences witnessing to Mormon missionaries. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels! If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online Community, enroll now to gain access to all of our courses, resources, and more. Support Truth in Love Ministry here.

This week on the show, we have part three of Christin’s story. As Christin moves forward with her life and starts anew after her messy, failed marriage, she realizes that God has been leading her to him the entire time. She looks back on her life and considers that God has been giving her “Manna, bread from heaven,” changing her life and writing her story one day and one piece at a time. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. ...

In this week's episode, Mark Parsons and the evangelist interns discuss the atonement in Mormon theology. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels! If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online Community, enroll now to gain access to all of our courses, resources, and more. Support Truth in Love Ministry here.

This week on the show, we have part two of Christin’s story. As Christin’s marriage continues to face challenges, Christin finds purpose in unlikely friendships and an unexpected career path. But, just as things seem to feel like they are finally coming together, Christin receives life-altering news that changes everything. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighb...

In this week's episode, Mark Parsons and the evangelist interns discuss the differences between salvation and exaltation in Mormon theology. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels! If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online Community, enroll now to gain access to all of our courses, resources, and more. Support Truth in Love Ministry here.

This week on the show, we have part one of Christin’s story. Christin spent her life trying to live up to the ideals taught in the Mormon church and achieve perfection. Her vision for her life, however, is shattered when her marriage faces several unexpected challenges. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighbors. At the end of each episode, we provide practi...

In this Evangelist Interns episode, Mark Parsons interviews Calvin Arstein about his first visit with Mormon missionaries. We apologize for the fuzzy audio in some places. We will have this remedied for next week. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels! If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online Community, enroll now to gain access...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark Parsons welcomes three new evangelist interns to the team. Jon, Calvin, and Charlie introduce themselves, share some of their witnessing experiences, and ask questions about the Mormon view of the fall and sin. Listen as they discuss how to use their understanding of Mormonism in witnessing conversations. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. S...

This week on the show, we have part three of Braden’s story. Braden, a devout Mormon, was determined to reconcile his beliefs with those found in Christianity. Confident he had the truth, he was eager to share his Mormon beliefs—that is, until someone entered his life who made him question everything he thought he knew. Will Braden find the truth? Will he finally be at peace in his relationship with God? This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is En...

This week on the show, we have part two of Braden’s story. As the pressure to be perfect builds, Braden begins to feel the stress of living up to Jesus’ perfect example. More inconsistencies within his Mormon faith arise, leading to additional questions when someone new enters Braden’s life and begins to change the narrative. This season of the Witnessing Christ podcast features segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neig...

On this season of the Witnessing Christ podcast, we're sharing segments from our Jesus Is Enough docuseries. These are crafted to equip you to share Christ with your Mormon neighbors. Stay tuned for practical witnessing tips at the end of each episode. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our YouTube channels! Watch Braden's full story here. If you have not yet registered for th...

In this episode, Mark and Molly are joined by Brian Urbanek of GoldWing Productions to discuss the new Jesus Is Enough initiative. Learn more and support the Jesus Is Enough efforts by visiting tilm.org/jie.

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Mark and Molly discuss 1 and 2 Thessalonians. 1 and 2 Thessalonians, authored by the apostle Paul during his missionary journeys, provide a peek at the experiences of the early Christian church and offer insights into how believers are to navigate life with an eternal perspective. These epistles are tenderly addressed to the devout Christian community in Thessalonica, a vibrant Macedonian city. Paul wrote his letters to the T...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Jon and Molly discuss Colossians 1–4. If ever there was a book that said, "Jesus is enough," it would be Colossians. Paul confronts a heresy in the Colossian congregation that added to Christ, offering greater "fullness," "perfection," and "knowledge." He helps the reader see how all these things are already found in Christ. Paul also unpacks the transformational new identity, new life, and new victory found in Christ. Key Themes T...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Jon and Molly discuss Philippians 1–4. Many are surprised that Philippians, one of Paul’s prison letters, has a central theme of joy. Despite the crosses Paul faced, his faith in Christ brought him joy. The friendly, positive tone of this letter demonstrates the close, personal bond Paul had with the Philippians. As we study Philippians, we’ll clarify a number of often misunderstood statements that, when God is recognized as...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Mark and Molly discuss Ephesians 1-6. Sent to the Christians in Ephesus, a prominent city in Asia Minor, this letter offers a distinctive angle among Paul's writings. Unlike many of his other epistles, such as Galatians or Corinthians, which directly counter false teachings, Ephesians strengthens believers by emphasizing positive theological truths and practical advice. This episode dives into five major themes. Identity in ChristU...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Mark and Molly discuss Galatians 1-6. Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a passionate defense of the true gospel against early distortions. The Galatian churches, established by Paul, were influenced by certain Jewish Christians known as Judaizers. These false teachers claimed Gentiles needed to be circumcised and follow Mosaic Law to be true Christians. As we study Galatians, we’ll examine Paul’s skillful arguments against the Juda...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Jon and Molly discuss 2 Corinthians 8–13. This podcast episode covers the following: 2 Corinthians 8–13 Excel in the grace of givingAn "out of this world" witnessing weaponWhat it means to belong to ChristStrength in weaknessKey concepts in this episode include: The directional nature of graceHappiness v. joyGod's generosity: "his indescribable gift"Differences matterAnother JesusDifferent SpiritDifferent gospelGod's intent ...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament, Jon and Molly discuss 2 Corinthians 1–7. This podcast episode covers the following: 2 Corinthians 1–7 God's promises are "yes" in ChristContrasting the Old Covenant and New CovenantThe treasure of the gospel is shared through jars of clayTwo key "R" words: reconciliation and repentanceKey concepts in this episode include: A broad view of "law" when used in the New TestamentTenses matter. Note when God is the active agentThe ...