Culture-Wise

Pastor Eldon Peterson has served at Cache Valley Bible Church (Logan Utah) for 40 years. Over that time he has learned many lessons, and seen many changes in Mormonism. As he shares his wisdom, Eldon keeps coming back to one factor in ministry that remains the same.

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.