Out of Mormonism's Podcast

Mitz Nelson explains why the Mormon belief that families can be together forever caused her cling to her Mormon beliefs when her husband began to find evidence that showed that the Bible had been preserved. Mitz believed that searching for the truth would support Mormonism not biblical Christianity. She was angry with her husband because she thought he must be looking in the wrong places. Mitz was torn between the love for her husband and her love for Mormonism. As her husband began to transform into a Bible believing Christian, God used his transformation to bring Mitz out of Mormonism.

Peter tells why becoming a Bible believing Christian means rejection from those who still believe in Mormonism. Peter talks about how LDS doctrine teaches that those who have a “testimony” and leave Mormonism are the only ones who will go to Hell. Peter also discusses the difficulty most former Mormons experience as they transition into Christian churches and culture.

Peter Ellsworth explains how his family converted to Mormonism from biblical Christianity. As Peter was raised LDS he believed in Mormonism, but wanted a stronger testimony. Peter decided to serve an LDS mission so that he could find what he was looking for. Peter’s mission experience caused him to doubt the integrity of the missionaries who served with him. Ultimately, Peter decided to leave his mission early because of the problems he observed in the Mission. Peter still believed in Mormonism, but was judged by those in the ward for leaving early. Peter began hanging out with Bible believing Christians and began having discussions with them that started to change his views about who God is.

Kim finishes her testimony by explaining some of the pressures she experienced while in Mormonism. Kim relates how her Christian life is different than her former Mormon life. Kim also discusses how many Christians do not understand Mormonism or how Mormonism leads people away from the biblical Jesus.

Kim tells of her experience within Mormonism from the perspective of a Jack Mormon. She believed in the teachings of the LDS church, but did not attend church meetings regularly. Kim was raised in a small Mormon town of Manti Utah. The Mormon population of Manti Utah is very high. Kim relates how members of the LDS church judged her for her lifestyle. Kim felt isolated and began searching for the truth.

Zach finishes his story by explaining his new relationship with Jesus. Before Zach was saved, Zach viewed God as a mean bully with a magnifying glass. His new understanding of God has given Zach a deep appreciation for the love of God.

Zach tells about his journey from Mormonism into biblical Christianity. Zach’s extended family history stretched to the foundation of Mormonism and Zach explains how his mother, father, and grandmother taught him to believe in Joseph Smith. During Zach’s teenage years he made some decisions that forced him to live at a state group home. As problems developed in his life, Zach began exploring other belief systems. For a time Zach embraced Wiccan beliefs, atheism, and Buddhism. Although Zach searched everywhere for answers, his life changed as he began reading the Bible.    

Andy finishes answering questions about Mormonism. What does the Mormon church teach about the Trinity? Do Mormons believe that Jesus created the universe alone? Do Mormons believe that God can hear all of our prayers, when he is just an exalted man? What is Kolob? What do Mormons believe about heaven? What does it mean to be damned in Mormonism? Why do Mormons focus on Families together forever?

Yes, we did it again. More questions are answered by Andy about Mormonism. Why do fundamentalists practice polygamy? How did Joseph Smith practice polygamy? Why did the 1890 manifesto not end the practice of polygamy among the fundamentalist Mormons? How can intelligent people believe in Mormonism? What is the pre-existence?  Do Mormons believe in the trinity? How do Mormons deal with verses in the Bible that contradicts Mormonism?

Chuck and Susana finish their testimony by explaining how God gave them a new relationship with Jesus. Chuck and Susana had left Mormonism but did not have a saving relationship with Jesus although they were attending a Christian Church. They describe how God caused them to know Him through the word of God and Christian friends.