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Witnessing ChristConversations with Former Mormon Authors: Brandi BronsonIn 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 encountered the real Jesus of the Bible.Alongside evangelist intern Calvin, Brandi discusses the pitfalls of r...2025-07-1150 minWitnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Year in Review Pt. 1In 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 grappled with the suffocating burden of self-made righteousness in Mormonism and came to cherish the full sufficiency of Christ’s righte...2025-06-2047 minWitnessing ChristOverview and Observations: "The Journey to Jesus: Finding Christ after Leaving Mormonism" by Brandi BronsonIn 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 faith to her profound discovery of biblical truth. We discuss key stress points like th...2025-05-091h 03Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ at the Door and at Temples in ArizonaIn 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 approach contrasts with previous mission trips that focused on more doctrinal discussions around Matthew 5:48. It allowed for deeper, more personal exchanges about faith...2025-01-311h 16Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 4/4 WorksIn 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 requirement for the latter. They delve into fundamental LDS teachings, such as President Russell Nelson’s differentiation between conditional and unconditional gifts and Gerald Lund's "po...2024-11-2945 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 3/4 FaithIn 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 divine blessings or power.The team unpacks key biblical passages like Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3, and James 2, explaining that faith, biblic...2024-11-2244 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 1/4 SinIn 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 profound nature as something inherent in humanity and requiring a Savior. We also discuss practical ways to engage Latter-day Saints...2024-11-0749 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ with the Four Key Biblical Concepts: Pt. 2/4 GraceIn 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 illustrations from the Bible, including the story of David and Mephibosheth, the parable of the prodigal son, and Paul’s conversion...2024-11-0742 minWitnessing ChristWitnessing Christ from General Conference: October 2024In 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 Scriptures the Foundation of Faith," where Calvin points out the importance of distinguishing between scripture and non-scripture. They also analyze...2024-10-111h 22Witnessing ChristWitnessing Christ from the Liahona: October 2024In 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 critically analyzes the role of free will and grace, while also considering how subtle differences in LDS theology open doors for meaningful conversations with LDS friends.2024-10-041h 22Witnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Conversations: The AtonementIn 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. 2024-09-0647 minWitnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Conversations: How To Talk About Salvation and ExaltationIn 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. 2024-08-3043 minWitnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Conversations: Calvin's First Meeting with Mormon MissionariesIn 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 to all of our courses, resources, and more.Support Truth in Love Mi...2024-08-2347 minWitnessing ChristEvangelist Intern Conversations: Intro and the Fall Into SinIn 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. Subscribe to our YouTube channels!If you have not yet registered for the Truth in Love Online C...2024-08-1651 min