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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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Is Mormon Priesthood Biblical?
In this episode, Bryan and Bo discuss the concept of priesthood in Mormonism. They explore the Mormon belief in the restoration of the church and the…
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Mormon Stories: The Journey of the Born Again Mormon
Todd shares his personal history with Mormonism and his journey of questioning and seeking to understand Jesus. He discusses the differences between the Mormon…
Unveiling MormonismThe Identity of Jesus on Trial (Mark 14:53-65) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Jesus is the most controversial figure in human history. Everyone has an opinion about him, for better or worse. Today we look at the sham trial of Jesus, and…
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The Jack Mormon Who Finally Found the Answer
Paul, a former Mormon, shares his journey as a Jack Mormon and his eventual encounter with the Jesus of the Bible. He discusses his struggles with doubts…
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The Mormons Finally Bought the Kirtland Temple!
Today's bonus conversation discusses the recent purchase of the Kirtland Temple by the LDS Church and explores the history and significance of the temple. The…
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The Mormon Lawyer and Accountant Who Stopped Checking Their Brains at the Door
James and Jolene share their personal history with Mormonism and their journey of questioning and doubting their faith. They discuss the challenges they faced…
Unveiling MormonismHow Should You Pray in Your Hour of Need? (Mark 14:32-42) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we’re looking at the famous story of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. It’ll give us some insight into our question for the day: How should you pray in…
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Three More Passages Mormons Get Wrong
In this conversation, Bryan, Ross, Bo and KD discuss the misinterpretation of Mormon doctrine into the Bible. They explore passages such as 1 Corinthians…
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Three Passages Mormons Get Wrong
In this conversation, Bryan, Bo, KD, and Ross discuss the misinterpretation of certain Bible passages by Mormons. They focus on three specific passages…
Unveiling MormonismWhat Is the Story of the New Testament? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
The New Testament tells us the story of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and the spread of Christianity. This overview of its message will help you…
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What Is the Story of the Old Testament? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
The Old Testament tells us the story of the creation of the earth, the history of God's people, and God's plan to rescue the world. -- The PursueGOD Truth…
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What's the Best Way to Study the Bible? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In this conversation, Bryan and Ross discuss how to read the Bible effectively. They emphasize the importance of having a plan and choosing a starting point…
Unveiling MormonismHow to Come Back from the Burden of Shame - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Today we’ll talk about how to overcome your shameful past to experience the freedom we can have in Christ. We’ll look at David’s example in the story of…
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What Is the Structure of the Bible? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
The Bible is composed of 66 books, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. It's not organized by date, but rather by genre - like a library. --…
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Where Did We Get the Bible? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
The Bible has been around for thousands of years, carefully translated and maintained for the benefit of people today. But where did we get it, and how do we…
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Bible Basics for LDS Investigators
Today’s episode introduces the series, Bible Basics for LDS Investigators. Learn about how Mormons view the Bible, the difference between an open and closed…
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The Israel-Hamas Conflict: Dispensational or Covenant? - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In this episode, Bryan and John discuss the Israel-Hamas conflict from a theological perspective. They explore the concepts of dispensationalism and covenant…
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A Sneak Peak at 2024
Today is our last episode for 2023, and we’ll take a look at some of the topics coming up in 2024. Got a question you’d like us to cover in a future podcast?…
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More LDS Commandments and Mormon Missionary Lesson 5
In this episode we discuss Lesson Five of Preach My Gospel, which focuses on laws and ordinances in Mormonism. We explore the concept of salvation in Mormonism…
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Three Levels of Shalom: Advent Candle 2 - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Christmas brings to mind the theme of peace, but ironically it’s one of the most stressful times of year! In today’s lesson we’ll explore the concept of peace…
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The LDS Commandments and Mormon Missionary Lesson 4
Today we cover Lesson 4 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “Preach My Gospel”. This is the lesson where they talk about the commandments, many of which…
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Cassie’s Story: Hungry Enough to Need God
Welcome back to the Unveiling Mormonism podacst! Today, we hear from Cassie as she shares her incredible story of growing up in the LDS Church, facing…
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The LDS Gospel and Mormon Missionary Lesson 3
Today we cover Lesson 3 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “Preach My Gospel”. When Mormon missionaries come to your door, they’re going to talk a lot…
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The Plan of Exaltation and Mormon Missionary Lesson 2
Today we cover Lesson 2 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “Preach My Gospel”. This one is about what Mormons call "The Plan of Salvation" - but it's…
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The Great Apostasy and Mormon Missionary Lesson 1
Today we cover Lesson 1 in the LDS Missionary Lessons based on “Preach My Gospel”. Bo shares his personal insights from when he was a Mormon Missionary – and…
Unveiling MormonismHow to Spot a Spiritual Fraud (Mark 12:38-44) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In Mark 12:38-44 Jesus raises negative and positive examples that illustrate the nature of genuine, life-transforming faith. It helps us answer a perennial…
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How Big Is Your Mormon Box of Doubts?
Every Mormon has his doubts. Scripture translations. Joseph's sketchy history. The Book of Abraham. The Masonic roots of the Temple. But as soon as you doubt…
Unveiling MormonismAre You Getting Jesus Right? (Mark 12:35-37) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Over the last three weeks, we’ve seen Jesus answer questions from three different groups of religious leaders. The religious leaders weren’t seeking to…
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Explaining Bible Translations to Mormons
Mormons teach that the Bible is not reliable because it hasn't been translated correctly. But what does that even mean, and have Mormons even researched the…
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The Rebranding of the Mormon Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is a marketing machine. From its beginning in 1830 to its many facelifts over the years, the Mormon church has…
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Disciplemaker Essentials for Non-Mormons (Pursuit 12)
Today we wrap up our Pursuit series with five essentials to remember when you're trying to help a Mormon-background investigator to discover the biblical…
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How to Gently Help Your LDS Friends Leave Mormonism (Pursuit 11)
If you've found your way out of Mormonism to the biblical Jesus, the journey is not over! Now it's time to help others just like you to leave well, and in this…
Unveiling MormonismIs Spiritual Authority a Thing Anymore? (Mark 11:27-12:12) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In Mark 11:27-12:12 the authority of Jesus is questioned by the Jewish religious leaders. The encounter uncovers the answer to a timeless question: Is…
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Mormons Aren't the Only Ones Who Send Missionaries (Pursuit 10)
Mormons are famous for sending out missionaries two-by-two. But the Great Commission is for biblical Christians, too! Going "full circle" as a Christian is…
Unveiling MormonismWhy Don't Christians Worship in Temples? (Mark 11:12-25) - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
In Mark 11:12-25 Jesus relates a fruitless fig tree to the greatest symbol of religion in the Jewish faith. In the process he redefines the role of the temple…
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Five Habits that Actually Matter to God (Pursuit 09)
Today we're discussing part 9 in our 12-week Discipleship series with hosts Bryan, Bo, and KD. Paul says “Physical training is good, but training for godliness…
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Here's Why Grace Is NOT a License to Sin (Pursuit 08)
Many Mormons accuse Christians of using grace as a license to sin. Sadly, many Christians do just that. But it's not biblical. In this episode we explain what…
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Responding to the Mormon Missionary Message - The PursueGOD Truth Podcast
Around 70,000 Mormon missionaries are trying to convert people to the LDS Church. Their main target is people from a Christian background. Church-going people…
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What Every Mormon Needs to Know about Baptism (Pursuit 07)
Bo and KD got baptized today in the Christian church! In this episode, they share just how different that experience was for them coming out of Mormonism. For…
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One Moment Can Change Everything (Pursuit 06)
The Bible teaches that we cannot be saved by following rules or keeping covenants. It may sound too good to be true, but it's right there in the Bible: we are…
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What Mormons Get Wrong about Jesus (Pursuit 05)
Mormons are Christians, right? In today's episode we explore that question by answering the most telling question: what do they believe about Jesus? And buckle…
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What Mormons Get Wrong about Sin (Pursuit 04)
Mormons talk about sin just about as much as Christians do. But what does it really mean to them? What's the difference in doctrine compared to biblical…
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What Imago Dei Really Means (Pursuit 03)
If you put a Mormon and a Christian in a room and asked, "Do you believe we were created in the image of God?" (That's what Imago Dei means.) Both the Mormon…
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Oh My Heck It's Pioneer Day!
July 24th is just another day for most Americans, but for Mormons in Utah it's a state holiday. That's when Brigham Young and the Mormon pioneers first…
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Why You Can Stop Doubting the Bible (Pursuit 02)
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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God Loves Even Jack Mormons (Pursuit 01)
Today we start a 12-week series on what it means to follow Jesus. The biblical answer is very different than the Mormon answer, as you'll see in today's…
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Mormon Stories: The Flirt to Convert Tactic
Korbyn didn't grow up Mormon, but in Utah he was surrounded by the LDS faithful his whole life. In high school he met a girl who gave him a chance... but only…
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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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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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Mormon Stories: The Return Missionary Who Became a Youth Pastor
Today Jason and Lacie Doman share their story. At 19, Jason went to London to tell people about Mormonism. After he came home, he struggled to maintain his LDS…
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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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Translating the Book of Mormon and Book of Abraham (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 Mormons Christians? (LDS Gospel Topics)
Today we start a new series on the LDS Church's "Gospel Topics Essays" released in 2013. These essays were written by Mormon experts in an attempt to explain…
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Leaving Mormonism - Give Church a Second Chance
So you're leaving Mormonism and you're feeling burned by the institutional church. It's tempting to throw the baby out with the bathwater. Don't do it! Here's…
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Leaving Mormonism - Talking with Your Family about Your Exit
Your leaving Mormonism and you've dealt with the emotions and your questions. Now you've gotta tell your family. How do you do that without burning bridges? Bo…
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Leaving Mormonism - Dealing with the Questions
Today we talk again with Bo and KD, two former Mormons who are leaving the LDS church and trying to do it right. We go over their insights around some of the…
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Leaving Mormonism - Dealing with the Emotions
Fear, depression, anger, guilt, confusion. These are just a few of the emotions you'll feel when you leave Mormonism. But it's still worth it.
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The LDS Church's Billion Dollar Investments
The news hit early this week about a hefty fine levied by the US Securities and Exchange Commission against the LDS Church. The LDS Church has a huge…
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Mormon Stories - The Seminary Teacher Who Left the LDS Church
Bo grew up in a strong Mormon family, followed the principles and even served on his LDS mission. He worked for the church as a seminary teacher and married KD…
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A Brief History of Mormon Polygamy
When many people hear about Mormonism, their first thought is polygamy. The mainstream LDS church continues to try to downplay their polygamist roots. But…