Conversations About Life

Michael Flournoy grew up in the Latter-Day Saints Church, was a Mormon missionary, and then became a Mormon apologist before leaving the Latter Day Saints church for Evangelical Christianity.  We talk about that experience, how Evangelical Christianity differs from Mormonism, and how to make the best of opportunities to talk with people, especially missionaries, who are Latter-Day Saints.

I referred to this video of Michael Flournoy telling his story of leaving Mormonism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5XP1Qh6Os

Michael's website fromwatertowine.org/

Michael Flournoy

Dan John is an All-American discus thrower and had competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and also holds the American record in the Weight Pentathlon.  Dan now gives workshops around the world, writes books and hosts The Dan John Podcast.

Dan's website, where you can get his workouts, is at danjohnuniversity.com/

Dan John

This conversation is with Sean Maney of First Light, a St. Louis based ministry that is dedicated to sexual integrity and helping people live a life according to God's standards on sexuality.  We start off the conversation talking about the same sex attraction in the church, the idea of identifying as a celebrate gay Christian, and then move on to talk about the broader issue that First Light is involved in, which is God's standards on sexuality for everyone.

Sean Maney

First Light Website

Michael Flournoy is an ex Mormon apologist and talks about the difference between the Later Day Saint's view of God, Salvation, and Scripture.  He also talks about the best way to interact with Later Day Saints.

I refered to this video of Michael Flournoy telling his story of leaving Mormonism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5XP1Qh6Os

In fairness to a LDS friend of mine, my friend doesn't think Michael's video gives an accurate impression of the LDS church and culture.  A defense of Mormonism can be found at: www.fairlatterdaysaints.org/find-answers

Also, Mormon Articles of Faith can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/mormon/beliefs/articles.shtml

Michael Flournoy from YouTube video

Heather has recently experienced 17 years of sobriety.  She talks about addiction to alcohol, an experience with God, treatment, relationships, truth, routines and her Roman Catholic faith.

Heather

Jerry Williams founded the Christian band, Harvest.  We talk about his conversion to Christianity, his Love for God, and relationships.

Harvest Album Cover - "Voices"

The Harvest - Jerry Williams Fans Facebook page is at www.facebook.com/groups/42445833948/

Jerry's ministry website is at www.epicministries.org/

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Cynthia is a traveling pediatrician who enjoys traveling adventure and lives on an ocean going sail boat with her partner, Skip, when she is not working. We talk about where she has lived and work, our healthcare system, families, and what Cynthia does for her own mental and physical well being.

Cynthia

Mariana is a wife, mom, photograph and creative non-fiction writer. And she desires to know the heart of God. Mariana talks about her love of Jesus, experience with him, and desire for him.

Mariana's website - www.kismisinkblog.com

Mariana

Dick was raised in a Christian tradition but it didn't become personal in his life until his 20's, and then it became the most important thing.  Dick has studied the Bible, but his life upon what he's found there, and now teaches the Bible to others as well.

Dick

Glenn Kaiser led the Christian rock band Resurrection Band and has since been a part of the Glenn Kaiser Band and solo work.  We talk about Glenn's conversion to Christianity, relationships and unmerited favor.

Glenn Kaiser at Cornerstone Festival in 2004