Culture-Wise
Culture-Wise
Daniel Shugert and Ross Anderson
Where God's good news meets the Latter-day Saints with wisdom and grace. In this podcast we aim to discuss topics relating to how followers of Jesus can more effectively reach Latter-day Saints in their churches and relational networks.
What Has Changed and What Hasn't in LDS Ministry
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.
Sep 30, 2024
45 min
A Former Mormon Helps Other Former LDS
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.
Aug 24, 2024
47 min
35 Years of Gospel Work in Utah County
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.
Aug 11, 2024
45 min
Learning Latter-day Saint Culture
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.
Jul 29, 2024
52 min
A Larger Perspective on Ministry in Utah
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.
Jul 14, 2024
43 min
Insights from a Former Latter-day Saint
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.
Jun 30, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Three Thresholds People Cross to Embrace Jesus
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.
Jun 16, 2024
52 min
Challenges Churches Can Overcome to Connect with LDS
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.
Jun 2, 2024
44 min
Building Relationships with LDS Missionaries
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!
Apr 22, 2024
47 min
What Grace says to Latter-day Saints
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.
Apr 8, 2024
45 min
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