Culture-Wise

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.