Witnessing Christ

Witnessing Christ in the Old Testament: Judges

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, the Truth in Love Ministry team continues the Christ in the Old Testament series by turning to the book of Judges. 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. The book of Judges is filled with rebellion, idolatry, oppression, violence, and repeated failure. Again and again, Israel turns away from the Lord, suffers under oppression, cries out for help, and is rescued by judges whom God raises up. Yet despite temporary deliverance, the cycle continues as God’s people repeatedly abandon Him. Rather than presenting the judges primarily as moral examples to imitate, this episode highlights the deeper message running throughout the book: God’s mercy toward undeserving sinners. The focus is not on Israel finally becoming faithful enough, but on the Lord remaining faithful to His promises despite His people’s continual rebellion. In this episode, you’ll hear: *  Why the book of Judges is ultimately about God’s mercy rather than human heroism.  *  The repeating cycle of sin, oppression, deliverance, and rebellion throughout Israel’s history.  *  How LDS teachings often emphasize covenant faithfulness and obedience as conditions for blessing.  *  Why Israel’s rescue was grounded in God’s compassion—not their worthiness.  *  How the judges point forward to a greater and final deliverer.  *  Why temporary earthly rescue could never solve humanity’s deeper problem of sin and death.  *  How Jesus fulfills what the judges could only foreshadow.  *  A practical witnessing question to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.  The episode also emphasizes that the judges themselves were deeply flawed and imperfect. Even the best deliverers could only provide temporary relief from earthly enemies. The book leaves readers longing for someone greater—a Savior who defeats sin, death, and the devil forever. This episode reminds listeners that God does not save people because they finally become worthy enough. Like Israel, all people are sinners in need of mercy. Yet God, in His compassion and faithfulness, sent Jesus Christ—the perfect deliverer who obeyed in our place, died for our sins, and rose again so that all who trust in Him receive eternal rescue by grace alone. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TILM.org] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/truthinloveministry/] Subscribe to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldf81pSIk5LPMDvIP4BZWg] channels!

Witnessing Christ in the Old Testament: Joshua

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Aaron, Caleb, and Noah—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through the book of Joshua. As Latter-day Saints study these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode helps Christians engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. The book of Joshua recounts Israel’s entrance into the Promised Land after the death of Moses. God parts the Jordan River, the walls of Jericho fall, Rahab hides the spies, and the land is conquered and divided among God’s people. Throughout the book, Joshua repeatedly calls Israel to remain faithful to the Lord who delivered them. The interns explore how LDS teachings often emphasize conditional blessings, obedience, and covenant faithfulness, while Scripture continually points to something deeper: God’s mercy toward undeserving people and His faithfulness to keep His promises despite human failure. A major focus of the episode is the story of Rahab, whose rescue becomes a powerful picture of salvation by faith. The team wrestles honestly with passages like James 2 and Hebrews 11, showing how good works flow from faith rather than earning salvation before God. In this episode, you’ll hear: *  Why Israel received the Promised Land because of God’s promise—not their righteousness.  *  The difference between biblical obedience and LDS ideas of conditional salvation.  *  How Rahab’s story highlights salvation by faith alone.  *  What James 2 means when it speaks about faith and works together.  *  Why Christians are justified before God by faith, while works reveal faith before others.  *  How the gospel creates good works rather than depending on them.  *  The comfort Christians have knowing God remains faithful even when His people fail.  *  Practical questions to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.  The episode also emphasizes that faith itself is God’s gift. Rahab’s actions did not create her salvation; they revealed trust in the God who saves. Just as Rahab was welcomed into God’s covenant people by faith, sinners today are welcomed and declared righteous through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This episode reminds listeners that the story of Joshua is not ultimately about human faithfulness or conquest, but about a gracious God who keeps His promises. From Rahab’s rescue to Israel’s inheritance, the book points forward to Jesus Christ—the true Savior who gives an eternal inheritance not earned by works, but received by grace through faith. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TILM.org] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/truthinloveministry/] Subscribe to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldf81pSIk5LPMDvIP4BZWg] channels!

Witnessing Christ in the Old Testament: Numbers

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Ethan, Noah, Caleb, and Aaron—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, walking through selected chapters in the book of Numbers. As Latter-day Saints follow these readings in their Come, Follow Me study, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel.  In these chapters, the Israelites continue their journey through the wilderness, marked by a repeated cycle of complaint, rebellion, and doubt. Again and again, God’s people question His promises—even after witnessing His provision—while God responds with both justice and mercy, disciplining their sin yet continuing to provide for their needs.  The interns explore how LDS teachings often emphasize faith as action, personal agency, and conditional blessings, while Scripture reveals something deeper: a faithful God who keeps His promises despite human failure. From the spies’ report at the Promised Land to the bronze serpent lifted in the wilderness, these accounts ultimately point beyond human effort to God’s saving work.  In this episode, you’ll hear:  *  How the Israelites’ repeated rebellion highlights humanity’s sinful nature.  *  The difference between biblical faith and LDS views of faith as obedience and effort.  *  Why God’s promises are not grounded in human performance, but in His faithfulness.  *  How the concept of ongoing revelation and authority shapes LDS interpretation.  *  Why words like faith, works, and law can carry very different meanings.  *  How the bronze serpent in Numbers points directly to Jesus in John 3.  *  The difference between salvation by looking to Christ and salvation by human action.  *  Practical questions to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.  The episode also highlights one of the clearest gospel pictures in the Old Testament: the bronze serpent. While some may see the act of “looking” as something people must do, Scripture points to something greater—the object of faith. Just as the serpent was lifted up for the people’s healing, so Jesus was lifted up on the cross, accomplishing salvation for all who believe. This episode reminds listeners that the story of Numbers is not about people gradually becoming faithful enough for God. Instead, it reveals a God who remains faithful to His promises, even when His people fail—ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ, who was lifted up so that sinners might be declared not guilty and receive eternal life through faith alone. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TILM.org] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/truthinloveministry/] Subscribe to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldf81pSIk5LPMDvIP4BZWg] channels!

LDS General Conference Reaction 2026

In this special episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, the Truth in Love Ministry team—including Mark and Molly Parsons, Pastor Wayne Uhlhorn, and interns Lilly, Aaron, Ethan, and Noah—come together to reflect on the April 2026 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After listening to multiple conference talks, the group shares key takeaways and equips Christians to engage these teachings with clarity and compassion.  From messages on peace, service, eternal marriage, and becoming more like Christ, the team highlights how LDS leaders use familiar Christian language while often communicating very different meanings. Throughout the episode, the conversation focuses on how to recognize these differences and respond in a way that points back to the finished work of Jesus.  Each speaker brings a unique perspective, walking through specific talks and offering practical insights for witnessing. Whether discussing Peter’s failures, the burden of obedience, or the motivation behind loving others, the team consistently brings the conversation back to the central question: Is the focus on what Christ has done—or on what we must do?  In this episode, you’ll hear:  *  Key themes from the April 2026 General Conference and why they matter for witnessing.  *  How LDS teachings often emphasize progression, obedience, and personal effort.  *  The difference between biblical law and gospel and LDS approaches to Scripture.  *  Why familiar words like grace, forgiveness, and salvation can carry different meanings.  *  How to respond to messages about peace, service, and eternal marriage with biblical clarity.  *  Practical ways to start conversations using General Conference as a bridge.  *  Real-life witnessing insights from conversations with LDS friends, neighbors, and missionaries.  If you’d like to explore the talks discussed in this episode, you can find the full General Conference sessions here:  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference]   The episode also emphasizes the importance of listening carefully and asking thoughtful questions. Rather than approaching conversations with debate in mind, the team models how to engage respectfully while still addressing the deeper theological differences that ultimately point to Christ alone.   This episode reminds listeners that opportunities for witnessing are often right in front of us. Events like General Conference give Christians a clear window into what their LDS friends are hearing and thinking—creating natural starting points for gospel conversations centered on Jesus’ finished work. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TILM.org] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/truthinloveministry/] Subscribe to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldf81pSIk5LPMDvIP4BZWg] channels!

Witnessing Christ in the Old Testament: The 10 Commandments

The Truth in Love Ministry interns—Caleb, Ethan, and Aaron—continue the Christ in the Old Testament series on the Witnessing Christ Podcast, covering key sections of Exodus 19–24 and 31–34. As Latter-day Saints follow these chapters in their Come, Follow Me readings, this episode equips Christians to engage those same passages while clearly pointing to the biblical gospel. In these chapters, God gives the Ten Commandments, establishes his covenant with Israel, and reveals his holiness on Mount Sinai. Yet almost immediately, the people turn to idolatry in the golden calf incident, exposing the depth of human sin and the impossibility of achieving righteousness through obedience. The interns explore how LDS teachings often emphasize commandment-keeping, covenant faithfulness, and progression toward godhood. In contrast, they highlight what Scripture reveals about the true purpose of the law—not as a ladder to climb toward God, but as a mirror that exposes sin and drives us to a Savior. In this episode, you’ll hear: * Why the Ten Commandments reveal God’s perfect standard—not a path to earning salvation.  * How the golden calf incident exposes humanity’s constant failure and need for grace.  * The difference between biblical forgiveness and LDS ideas of forgiveness through effort and consequences.  * What Exodus 34:6–7 teaches about God’s justice, mercy, and steadfast love.  * How God’s justice and mercy meet perfectly at the cross of Christ.  * Why Jesus intensifies the law in Matthew 5 and what that reveals about our need for a Savior.  * How Christ fulfills the law perfectly and gives his righteousness to believers.  * Practical questions to help guide gospel conversations with LDS friends and family.  The episode also emphasizes that while God does not leave sin unpunished, he himself provides the payment. At the cross, Jesus takes the full weight of the law’s demands, so that sinners can be fully forgiven—not by their obedience, but by his finished work. This episode reminds listeners that the law was never meant to be a ladder to heaven. Instead, it shows us our need for Jesus—the One who is perfect in our place, who pays for our sin, and who gives us his righteousness as a gift. Share this podcast with your Christian friends and subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform! Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TILM.org] and Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/truthinloveministry/] Subscribe to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCldf81pSIk5LPMDvIP4BZWg] channels!