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Unveiling Mormonism
Join Ross Anderson and Bryan Dwyer, pastors with over 50 years of combined ministry experience in Utah, as they take a deep dive on everything Mormon – from theology to history to culture. New topic every Monday.
Episodes
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Who Are the Jehovah's Witnesses?
Some modern day religions claim to be Christians...but are they really? Go through this series with a small group or mentor, and let's take a closer look at…
Unveiling MormonismWas America Founded on Biblical Principles? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
The U.S. Constitution, finalized in 1787, is a cornerstone of governance and liberty. While it does not explicitly mention God, many of its principles align…
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Is Tithing Biblical or Just a Mormon Thing?
Tithing isn’t mandated by the New Testament, but Christians should be good stewards of their money by giving regularly, proportionately, and sacrificially. --…
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Mormons (Cultish 02) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Some modern day religions claim to be Christians...but are they really? Go through this series with a small group or mentor, and let's take a closer look at…
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Three Reasons Baby Jesus Came into the World (In His Own Words) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Baby Jesus couldn’t tell us anything about his birth, because he was fully baby. But grown-up Jesus can. In this episode we'll look at three reasons Jesus came…
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How Do You Know It’s a Cult? (Cultish 01) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Some modern day religions claim to be Christians...but are they really? Go through this series with a small group or mentor, and let's take a closer look at…
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First Vision Accounts (LDS Gospel Topics)
Bryan, Bo and KD talk about the multiple accounts of the First Vision and the article in the Gospel Topics series. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls…
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The Masonic Roots of Mormonism (LDS Gospel Topics)
The LDS church released a gospel topics essay on Masonry... and the eerily suspicious overlap of Masonic rituals and symbols with the Mormon temple. Then they…
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Best of UM: Coming Clean About Polygamy (LDS Gospel Topics)
In 2013 the Mormon church released a series of four essays on polygamy (they call it "plural marriage") to try to explain away some of the more difficult…
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Best of UM: Becoming Like God (LDS Gospel Topics)
Mormons believe in the doctrine of "exaltation"- that worthy Mormons can become gods of their own planets some day. They believe God was once like us, and we…
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Is Your Culture Keeping You from God? (Acts 17) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! Cultures create an environment for faith or disbelief, so today we'll be looking at the question: is your culture keeping you from…
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Best of UM: Translating the Book of Mormon (LDS Gospel Topics)
The LDS Gospel Topics Essays claim that Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon and the Book of Abraham "by the gift and power of God". But upon further…
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Are Family Curses (and Blessings) Real? (Acts 16) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, we'll be talking about family curses...and blessings! Are they still a thing? Listen to find out! -- The…
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Are Mormons Christians? (LDS Gospel Topics)
The LDS Church's "Gospel Topics Essays" released in 2013. These essays were written by Mormon experts in an attempt to explain away some of the difficult…
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Should Serious Christians Ever Compromise? (Acts 15) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! Today's world is full of conflicting thoughts, ideas, and problems. In this episode, we'll be answering the question: should…
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What Happens to People Who Have Never Heard the Gospel?
In today's episode Pastor Bryan answers a listener's question about people who have never heard the gospel. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the…
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How to Be a Biblical Missionary (Acts 14) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! Today we’re going to spend some time studying Paul’s first missionary journey, answering the question: What are the marks of a…
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Cane Ridge Revival, Church of Christ, and Mormonism
In this episode Pastor Bryan does a deep dive on the historical context in which Mormonism was born. -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the curtain…
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Why Should Christians Fast Today? (Acts 13) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast, today we're talking about fasting as we continue our study in Acts chapter 13. -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button”…
Unveiling MormonismShould Christians Celebrate Halloween? - The Family Podcast
Halloween is a widely celebrated holiday that involves costumes, candy, and a variety of spooky activities. However, for many Christians, the origins and…
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Mormon Questions: Will I Go to Outer Darkness if I Leave Mormonism?
When someone leaves the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), one of the most pressing and emotionally challenging concerns is the fear of going…
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If You Keep Knocking, Will God Open the Door? (Acts 12) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! This week we're continuing in Acts to clarify what Jesus meant when, Matthew 7:8, he said: "For everyone who asks, receives…
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Mormon Questions: What If I Felt a Burning in My Bosom?
One of the central experiences many members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), commonly known as Mormons, testify to is a feeling…
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The Trademark Qualities of an Encourager (Acts 11) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! Today we’ll examine a certain kind of person we see in Acts - so profound, his name still carries a reputation: Barnabas. -- The…
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Mormon Questions: Are Families Forever in Heaven?
The question of whether families are forever in heaven is a central tenet of Mormon theology, but how does this idea align with the Bible? The Church of Jesus…
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Did God Change How Salvation Works? (Acts 10) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome back to the podcast! Today, we're going to answer this question: Did God change how salvation works? -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy…
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Mormon Questions: Did Humans Exist Before Conception?
The concept of pre-mortal existence—that humans existed before their earthly life—is a theological doctrine central to Mormonism (The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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How Can You Know If You’re Really Saved? (Acts 9:20-31) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Welcome to part three in our Salvation 101 mini-series! Today we'll be asking and answering the question: How can you know if you’re really saved? -- The…
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Mormon Questions: Do Mormons Hold the Keys to the Kingdom?
In this episode, Pastor Bryan takes a deep into the Bible to answer the question "Do Mormons Hold the Keys to the Kingdom?". -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast…
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How Does Spiritual Conversion Actually Work? (Acts 9: 1-19) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Excerpt -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small…
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Mormon Questions: Can the Bible Be Trusted?
Mormons are taught that the Bible is true *as far as it's translated correctly. That's a big asterisk that causes most LDS folks to doubt it reliability or…
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What Are the Church’s Greatest Threats? (Acts 8:1-25) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we’ll look at the first part of Acts chapter 8. We’ll do a “threat assessment” on the early church as we answer this question: What Are the Church’s…
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How Did This Make It Into the LDS Articles of Faith?!
In this conversation, Bryan and Bo discuss the final three Articles of Faith in the LDS Church. They touch on the changing doctrines and teachings within…
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Is There a Right Way to Organize a Church? (Acts 6:1-7) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we're beginning a new chapter in our Acts book series, as we uncover what chapter 6 has to say about organizing a church. -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast…
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What Do Mormons Believe about the Literal Gathering of Israel?
In this episode, Bryan and Bo discuss the concept of the gathering of Israel in Mormonism and compare it to the Christian view of dispensationalism. They…
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Mormon Stories: The Couple Who Came for Community
Chris and Beck share their journey of leaving the Mormon Church after facing the questions and doubts they had. If you came to Mormonism because of the social…
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Mormon Doctrine of Scripture Compared to Christianity
In this conversation, Bryan, Bo, and Katie discuss LDS Article of Faith 8, which states that Mormons believe in the Bible as far as it is translated correctly…
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When Should You Reject Spiritual Authority? (Acts 4:1-22) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we’ll answer the question: When should you reject spiritual authority? It was required a few times in Christian history, and it all started with Peter…
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The 5 Traits of an Emotionally Intelligent Marriage - The Family Podcast
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial for successful relationships, including marriage. EQ is different from IQ and focuses on understanding and managing…
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Personality Types in Marriage
In this bonus episode from the PursueGOD Family Podcast, Bryan and Tracy discuss the importance of understanding personality types in marriage and parenting…
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Spiritual Gifts through the Lens of Mormonism
In this conversation we discuss the topic of spiritual gifts, specifically focusing on the gift of tongues. We explore the differences between the Mormon and…
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Mormon Stories: The Idaho Mormon Who Found the Real Jesus
Susan Malo grew up in Idaho, which she describes as an extension of Utah in terms of Mormonism. She had very limited exposure to non-Mormons, with only two…
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Mormon Stories: Growing Up Non-LDS in Utah
In this episode, Bryan and Tracy interview their own young adult children on growing up in Utah as non-LDS! -- The Unveiling Mormonism podcast pulls back the…
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Priests, Prophets, and Apostles Explained
Mormons believe in one Prophet and 12 Apostles, and they think they've got 'em. And the priesthood is their thing to pass along to boys as young as 12 years…
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The Bad News about LDS Ordinances
In today's episode, Bryan, Bo and KD talk through the fourth Article of Faith. Find the official LDS Article of Faith at their website here. LDS:“We believe…
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The LDS Doctrine of Sin and Salvation Compared to Biblical Christianity
In this episode, Bryan, Bo and KD talk through the second and third Articles of Faith. Find the official LDS Article of Faith at their website here. What…
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Mormon Stories: The COVID Mormon Who Found Freedom
This is a story of how God restored the things that Mormonism stole. Parenting Marriage Community Relationship with God Constantly trying to fit into a box of…
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LDS Doctrine of God Explained by a Former Mormon Missionary
In 1842 Joseph Smith published 13 articles of faith for his new Mormon church. In this episode we talk about the first article, which is all about God. How…
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Does God favor one nation over another? (Acts 1:6-11) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we continue our study of Acts, covering Acts 1:6-11. Here’s the question we’ll answer as we look at the text: Does God favor one nation over another? --…
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The Burden of Womanhood in Mormonism
In this bonus episode, Bo and KD continue their discussion on Mormonism and women. They explore the cultural aspects of Mormonism as it relates to women…
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What Does Mormonism Think About Women?
In this episode Bryan, Bo, and KD discuss the Mormon perspective on the fall of Adam and Eve and how it shapes their view of women. They contrast this with the…
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If God Is Good, Why Does Evil Exist?
In this episode, Bryan, Bo and KD explore the question that skeptics and scoffers love to use to stump Christians: If God is good, why does evil exist? At…
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Does God Still Speak Through Prophets?
In this episode, Bryan, Bo and KD talk about how the Mormon church claims to have prophets who speak authoritatively for God. But is that really a thing…
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Does God Still Speak Through Prophets? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Some churches claim to have prophets who speak authoritatively for God. But is that really a thing anymore? If not, how do we hear from God? -- The PursueGOD…
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Is the Book of Mormon More Reliable than the Bible?
In this episode, Bryan, Bo and KD explore the differences between the Bible and the Book of Mormon, focusing on textual and historical evidence. They discuss…
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Is the Mormon Church the Only True Church?
In this conversation, Bryan, Bo and KD discuss the question of whether there is only one true church, specifically focusing on the Mormon Church. They explore…
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How Good Is Good Enough in Mormonism?
Almost every world religion offers a pathway to heaven through good works and personal efforts. Some even include a list of sacraments: Holy rituals by which a…
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How Good Is Good Enough for God? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Almost every world religion offers a pathway to heaven through good works and personal efforts. Some even include a list of sacraments: Holy rituals by which a…
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Mormon Stories: The Controlling Mormon Wife Who Found Jesus
KD shares her amazing story of how the God of the Bible got a hold of her heart. She talks about growing up in a Mormon household, the fear of her parents'…
Unveiling MormonismAn Easter Message for the Ages (Mark 16:1-8) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
We’ve been on a long journey through the gospel of Mark. We started this in January of 2023. Throughout Mark’s gospel, he has been building a case that Jesus…