In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Molly sits down with Pastors Mike Cherney and Wayne Uhlhorn to talk about witnessing to Latter-day Saints, what they’ve learned through Truth in Love Ministry, and why Christians are more prepared to share the gospel than they might think.

Mike introduces himself as Truth in Love Ministry’s new Director of Ministry Development and shares some of the experiences that led him into ministry to Latter-day Saints. One encounter in particular left a lasting impression: after Mike assured an elderly Christian woman of eternal life because of Christ’s finished work, her LDS nurse responded, “I wish I could have that kind of confidence.” That conversation helped Mike see the incredible blessing Christians have in the certainty of forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus.

Mike and Wayne also reflect on their recent mission trip to Idaho Falls, what they learned from conversations with Latter-day Saints, and why successful witnessing doesn’t always mean seeing immediate results. Sometimes sharing one clear gospel truth and planting a seed is exactly what God has called us to do.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Mike’s background and what brought him to Truth in Love Ministry.
• How conversations with Latter-day Saints shaped Mike and Wayne’s approach to witnessing.
• Why Christians don’t need to be experts in Mormonism to share Jesus.
• What makes certain LDS teachings appealing to people.
• Why curiosity and good questions are often more effective than arguments and debates.
• What Mike and Wayne learned from witnessing door-to-door in Idaho Falls.
• Why planting a gospel seed can be a successful witnessing conversation.
• How witnessing to others can strengthen and challenge your own faith.
• Why every Christian who knows their sin and knows their Savior is more prepared to witness than they might realize.

This episode is an encouragement for Christians who want to share their faith but feel nervous, inexperienced, or afraid of saying the wrong thing. You don’t need to know everything about Mormonism before you begin. Listen. Ask questions. Care about the person in front of you. And when God gives you the opportunity, share the simple and beautiful truth you already know: we are sinners, Christ has paid for our sins, and eternal life is His free gift.

Not every conversation will end with someone agreeing with you or coming to church. Sometimes you simply plant a seed and trust God to make it grow. As Mike encourages listeners, count every conversation as a win and keep learning along the way.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring the book of Esther. As Latter-day Saints study this book in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage the same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

Esther is a story of hidden identity, palace intrigue, deadly danger, and an incredible reversal. Although God's name is never mentioned, His providence is evident on every page as He preserves His covenant people through seemingly ordinary events. From Esther's rise to queen, to Mordecai's faithfulness, to Haman's downfall, every detail unfolds according to God's sovereign plan to preserve the people through whom the promised Messiah would come.

The episode focuses on a familiar lesson often drawn from Esther: having the courage to do what is right. While Scripture certainly commends Esther's courage, the conversation looks beyond her example to the deeper reality that she, like every believer, was weak, fearful, and in need of God's grace. Ultimately, Esther points us not to finding hidden courage within ourselves, but to the perfect faithfulness of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How God's providence quietly directs every event in the book of Esther.
• Why Esther's hesitation reveals the same fears and struggles found in every sinner.
• The difference between using Esther as a moral example and seeing how she points to Christ.
• Why God's acceptance is never based on personal courage, obedience, or worthiness.
• How Jesus identified Himself with condemned sinners far more completely than Esther ever could.
• What Hebrews 4 teaches about confidently approaching God's throne through Christ alone.
• The difference between biblical assurance and confidence rooted in personal worthiness.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights the contrast between Esther's uncertain approach to King Xerxes and the believer's confident access to God through Jesus Christ. Esther entered the king's presence not knowing whether she would live or die. Christians, however, approach God's throne with confidence because Jesus has already borne their judgment, fulfilled God's law, and secured full acceptance through His perfect righteousness.

This episode reminds listeners that the greatest comfort found in Esther is not that we can become courageous enough for God to use us. It is that God remains faithful even when His people are weak. Because Christ is worthy, forgiven sinners can rest in His finished work, confidently proclaim the gospel, and trust that God delights to work through imperfect people for His glory.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

After decades of exile, God moves the heart of King Cyrus to send His people home. The temple is rebuilt, Jerusalem's walls are restored, and God's Word is publicly proclaimed once again. Yet behind every human accomplishment stands a greater reality: God is faithfully keeping His promises and preserving the people through whom the promised Savior would come.

The episode focuses on a common theme in LDS teaching materials: "The house of the Lord is a place of joy." While affirming the joy surrounding the rebuilding of the temple, the conversation explores what the Old Testament temple was ultimately designed to teach—and how it points beyond itself to Jesus Christ.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why the rebuilding of the temple was ultimately about God's faithfulness to His promises.
• What the Old Testament temple revealed about God's holiness and humanity's sinfulness.
• How the sacrifices and priesthood pointed forward to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice.
• The difference between biblical confidence before God and confidence based on personal worthiness or covenant keeping.
• Why Jesus is the true Temple, the perfect High Priest, and the final sacrifice for sin.
• How Hebrews 10 explains believers' confidence to enter God's presence through Christ alone.
• Why good works flow from God's grace rather than earning His acceptance.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights Nehemiah 8, where the people weep as God's law exposes their sin. Rather than leaving them in despair, Scripture points them to God's mercy and ultimately to the greater work Jesus would accomplish. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Christ did not simply make it possible for sinners to become worthy someday—He accomplished everything necessary to bring them confidently into God's presence.

This episode reminds listeners that the restored temple was never the final destination. It was a shadow pointing to Jesus Christ, the true Temple and perfect Savior. Because of His finished work, believers do not place their confidence in ceremonies, covenants, or personal progress, but in the completed redemption won through Christ's blood.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Chronicles 14–20, 26, and 30. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

These chapters follow the reigns of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Uzziah, and Hezekiah, highlighting both faithful reforms and tragic failures. Time and again, the kings experience God's blessing when they seek Him, yet they also reveal how quickly human hearts turn to pride, self-reliance, and misplaced trust. Even the godliest kings prove unable to trust the Lord perfectly.

The episode focuses on a common theme in LDS teaching materials: "Trusting in God will bring me peace." While Christians wholeheartedly affirm that truth, the conversation asks a deeper question: What does it really mean to trust God—and where can lasting peace actually be found?

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Asa's life demonstrates both faithful dependence on God and the danger of trusting human wisdom.
• Why even the best kings of Judah failed to trust the Lord perfectly.
• The difference between biblical peace and confidence rooted in personal performance.
• How fear, anxiety, and self-reliance expose our struggle to trust God's promises.
• Why true peace cannot be found in our obedience or worthiness.
• How Romans 5 and Romans 8 proclaim peace with God through Jesus Christ.
• The difference between trusting Christ's finished work and trusting our own spiritual progress.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also emphasizes that while Christians often struggle with fear, doubt, and anxiety, their ultimate peace does not rest on the strength of their faith but on the object of their faith. Jesus Christ has already reconciled sinners to God through His life, death, and resurrection, giving believers complete confidence that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Him.

This episode reminds listeners that lasting peace is not found by becoming worthy enough for God. It is found in trusting the Savior who has already accomplished everything necessary for our salvation. Because Christ has reconciled us to the Father, Christians can face every uncertainty—including death itself—with confidence in His finished work rather than their own.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Kings 2–7. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

These chapters record the transition from Elijah’s ministry to Elisha’s, highlighting God's continued faithfulness through miraculous works. Elisha parts the Jordan River, purifies poisoned water, raises the dead, heals Naaman of leprosy, and repeatedly demonstrates that the Lord alone is the source of life, healing, and salvation.

The episode focuses on the account of Naaman, Elisha, and Gehazi, asking an important question: Why did Elisha refuse Naaman’s payment? While LDS teaching materials often emphasize humility and obedience through Naaman’s healing, this conversation points to a deeper truth—that God’s greatest gifts cannot be earned or purchased but are freely given by His grace.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Naaman’s healing was ultimately an act of God's grace rather than a reward for obedience.
• The difference between biblical grace and the idea that salvation must be earned or progressed toward.
• How Gehazi’s response reveals the natural tendency to believe God's gifts should be paid for.
• Why salvation is received through faith in Christ rather than through human worthiness.
• How Naaman’s cleansing points forward to the complete forgiveness found in Jesus Christ.
• What Romans 3 teaches about justification by grace through faith.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights the beautiful picture of the gospel found in Naaman’s story. Just as Naaman could not purchase his cleansing from leprosy, sinners cannot purchase forgiveness or righteousness before God. Christ has already paid the full price through His life, death, and resurrection, offering complete forgiveness as a free gift to all who trust in Him.

This episode reminds listeners that the Christian life is not about earning God's favor but receiving His undeserved mercy. Through Jesus Christ, we are washed clean—not because we deserved it or paid for it, but because our Savior accomplished everything necessary for our salvation and freely gives His righteousness to all who believe.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 1 Kings 12–13 and 17–22. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

These chapters reveal the tragic consequences of Israel’s divided kingdom. Following Solomon’s reign, the nation fractures under Rehoboam and Jeroboam. Idolatry spreads, wicked rulers rise to power, and figures like Ahab and Jezebel lead God’s people further from the truth. Yet in the midst of rebellion and spiritual darkness, God faithfully sends His prophet Elijah to proclaim His Word and call people back to Himself.

The episode focuses on a theme often highlighted in LDS teaching materials: “The Lord often speaks in quiet, simple ways.” While Christians agree that God speaks through humble means, the conversation explores an important question: Where has God promised to speak to us today?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why the divided kingdom reveals humanity’s ongoing rebellion against God.
• How Elijah’s ministry demonstrates God’s faithfulness in times of widespread unbelief.
• The difference between biblical confidence in God’s Word and seeking personal revelation through feelings and impressions.
• Why Scripture presents the Bible as God’s primary means of speaking to His people today.
• How the prophets of Baal illustrate the futility of trying to earn divine attention.
• What Elijah’s experience teaches about trusting God’s promises rather than subjective experiences.
• How Jesus pointed His followers to Moses and the Prophets as the foundation for faith.
• Practical questions to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights Jesus’ encounter with the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. Rather than immediately revealing Himself, Jesus opened the Scriptures and showed how the entire Old Testament pointed to Him. In the same way, Christians find confidence not in changing emotions or private impressions, but in the unchanging Word of God that proclaims Christ.

This episode reminds listeners that God has not left His people guessing. Through the simple and powerful words of Scripture, God reveals His character, exposes our sin, strengthens our faith, and points us to Jesus Christ—the Savior promised throughout the Old Testament and proclaimed throughout the Bible.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 2 Samuel 11–12 and selections from 1 Kings 3, 6–9, and 11. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

These chapters contain some of the most sobering accounts in the Old Testament. David, the king described as a man after God’s own heart, falls into adultery, deception, and murder. Solomon begins his reign with wisdom, humility, and devotion to the Lord, but later turns away through idolatry and divided loyalties. Together, these stories reveal both the greatness of God’s gifts and the devastating reality of human sin.

The episode focuses especially on David’s confrontation with the prophet Nathan and the powerful words, “You are the man.” Through God’s law, David is exposed as guilty before the Lord. Yet in the midst of judgment comes an astonishing declaration of grace: “The Lord has taken away your sin.”

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why the account of David and Bathsheba is ultimately a story about sin, guilt, and grace.
• How Nathan’s confrontation reveals the purpose of God’s law.
• Why all people stand guilty before God’s perfect standard.
• What Psalm 51 teaches about true repentance and dependence on God’s mercy.
• How Solomon’s rise and fall reveal the danger of divided devotion.
• The difference between biblical faith and LDS understandings of faith and worthiness.
• How Romans 3 explains justification, redemption, and forgiveness through Christ.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights a crucial question: How could a just God take away David’s sins? David deserved judgment. He could not undo what he had done, nor could he offer a sacrifice sufficient to remove his guilt. His only hope was God’s mercy—and that mercy ultimately points forward to Jesus Christ, who would bear the punishment for sinners and provide the righteousness they could never earn.

This episode reminds listeners that the Bible is not a collection of moral success stories. Even David and Solomon failed. The good news is not that God saves worthy people, but that He justifies sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Because Christ paid the price for sin, God can declare guilty people forgiven, righteous, and free.

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In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, Caleb continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by exploring 1 Samuel 8–16. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.

These chapters mark a major turning point in Israel’s history. Tired of being ruled through judges and prophets, the people demand a king like the nations around them. God grants their request and gives them Saul—a king who looked impressive by worldly standards. Yet Saul’s reign quickly reveals that outward appearances and human strength cannot accomplish what God desires. By chapter 16, the Lord rejects Saul and raises up David, the king after His own heart.

The episode focuses on a key theme highlighted in LDS teaching materials: “Jesus Christ is my King.” While Christians wholeheartedly confess Christ as King, the conversation explores a deeper question: What does it mean to live under the rule of a perfectly holy and righteous King?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why Israel’s demand for a king ultimately revealed a rejection of God’s rule.
• The difference between earthly kings and Jesus Christ, the perfect King.
• How LDS teachings often approach Christ’s kingship through the lens of personal obedience and agency.
• Why God’s law exposes our rebellion rather than proving our faithfulness.
• How sin is ultimately treason against our rightful King.
• Why none of us have perfectly obeyed Christ’s rule.
• How Jesus fulfilled the law and bore the penalty for our rebellion.
• A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.

The episode also highlights the beautiful contrast at the heart of the gospel. The King we rebelled against is the very King who came to rescue us. Jesus did not simply show us how to live; He took our guilt upon Himself, suffered the punishment we deserved, and clothed us in His righteousness through His death and resurrection.

This episode reminds listeners that the good news of Christianity is not that we have successfully made Christ King through our obedience. Rather, Christ is already King—and in His mercy, He has rescued rebels like us. Through faith in Him, sinners receive forgiveness, righteousness, and an eternal place in His kingdom, not because they earned it, but because the King Himself paid the price.

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