Jesus for Mormons

Jesus for Mormons #45: ExMormon Murderer

In this episode, Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals discuss the emotional and spiritual aftermath of leaving the Mormon church, asking whether ex-Mormons are driven by a “murderous spirit” or simply processing deep hurt. Kai reflects on how his past anger fueled the podcast but ultimately became unsustainable. Di explains the difference between demonic possession and oppression, emphasizing how lies and bitterness can spiritually weigh people down. Both agree that true healing and purpose come from love, not destruction. Kai shares his renewed conviction to focus less on tearing down the LDS Church and more on simply sharing the gospel of Jesus with grace and truth. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

Jesus for Mormons #44: Pink Apostle

Katie, "the Pink Apostle," shares her journey of leaving the Mormon Church after confronting doubts sparked by her brother's departure and reading the CES Letter. Guided by her Christian relatives, she found a relationship with Jesus based on grace, not works. In this conversation, she highlights how many Mormons love Jesus but are often led toward agnosticism due to LDS theology. Katie emphasizes gentle evangelism, the importance of deepening faith, and her calling to launch The Pink Apostle podcast. Her message: seek true freedom in Christ and avoid lukewarm faith. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

Jesus for Mormons #43: Mormon Racism, from God or Man?

In this episode of Jesus for Mormons, Kai Van Leuven and Pastor Di examine the Mormon Church's controversial history with race, focusing on its past teachings about Black members, including the priesthood ban that wasn't lifted until 1978 and its reluctance to open missions in Africa during the Civil Rights Movement. It critiques the hypocrisy of the church's token support for civil rights while denying Black members key privileges, such as eternal family sealing and priesthood. The speaker, a descendant of Brigham Young, reflects on the damaging racist teachings of the past, including the belief that skin color was tied to spiritual failure. They contrast the Mormon Church's exclusionary stance with the inclusivity of the Azusa Street Revival and discuss the dangers of blind loyalty to religious leaders, encouraging a more personal, critical, and direct relationship with God for spiritual renewal. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

Jesus for Mormons #42: The Journey to Jesus: Finding Jesus after Leaving Mormonism

In this episode, Annalisa interviews Brandy Bronson about her book The Journey to Jesus, where she shares her transition from the LDS Church to a personal relationship with Jesus. Raised in a devout Mormon family, Brandy struggled with doctrinal inconsistencies and left the church after discovering a deeper faith in the God of the Bible. She reflects on the emotional challenges of leaving Mormonism, including fears of losing community and identity, and emphasizes the importance of questioning beliefs and distinguishing personal spiritual experiences from theological truth. Brandy contrasts Mormonism’s legalism with Christianity’s message of grace and transformation, encouraging others in similar faith transitions to explore Biblical Christianity and trust in Jesus as Savior, focusing on salvation through grace rather than works. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

Jesus for Mormons #41: How Mormons "Hi-Jack" Jesus

Kai Van Leuven discusses how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has increasingly used Christian language and practices, such as "worship service" and "congregation," to align with mainstream Christianity. Historically, the LDS Church rejected traditional Christianity, but recently it has adopted Christian-like terminology and marketing strategies, including search engine optimization (SEO), to boost its online visibility. Despite these efforts, doctrinal differences, especially on views of God and Jesus, keep the LDS Church excluded from major Christian councils.Critics argue the Church’s shift from the Angel Moroni symbol to the cross is more about marketing than spirituality, with some seeing it as disingenuous. This move increased visibility by 25%, but the Church's use of business-like tactics, like rebranding buildings and avoiding core symbols, raises questions about its authenticity. The speaker also reflects on transitioning from Mormonism to Christianity, highlighting the discomfort they felt with the focus on Jesus in Christian services. Over time, they came to appreciate a personal relationship with Jesus and emphasize the importance of salvation through Him. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/