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Randy was a multi-generational Mormon from a very faithful devout family. If the religion required it, they did it, and Randy was no exception. So why doesn't a nearly perfect Mormon man go on his mission? Randy's story is fascinating and funny as he talks about how a young woman who came through his military checkpoint caught his eye and captured his heart. God would use her and his very dedicated LDS father to open his eyes to the truth about his childhood religion. Join us for a fast-paced and engaging interview with Randy as he transitions from full-on performance to experiencing a grace that heals. Part 1 of 2. Subscribe to the podcast, download all episodes and get show notes - all for free at UnveilingGracePodcast.com
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Summary: UGP #072 From Ending it All to Having it All - Scott R. p 2
This week's episode picks up where last week's ended - Scott was ready to be done with life. The anxiety and weight of a whole series of tragedies found him alone at home with a loaded gun to his head. Feeling beaten down by performance-based religion, he was lifted up by the grace of Jesus. This week he talks about that journey about many of the real-life transformations God has brought about in his life and marriage, and in doing so invites all of us to experience a grace that heals. Listen in, download, find show notes, write us, and subscribe at: https://unveilinggracepodcast.com/
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Listening to Scott's upbeat and grateful heart you would never know that at one point in his journey he put a loaded gun to his head. Feeling beaten down by performance-based religion and having been told by one of his religious leaders that his son's recent car accident was God punishing him (Scott) for not being a full tithe payer, he figured ending his life was his best way out. Providentially, God showed up that day and Scott is alive to share his story of God's pursuit and grace with all of us. Note: If you listen to this one while driving have tissue handy or be ready to pull off the road till you can see again. Scott's story invites all of us to experience a grace that heals. Listen in, download, find show notes, write us, and subscribe at: https://unveilinggracepodcast.com.
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Pastor and researcher Jon Benzinger is our guest again for a fast-paced, fact-filled discussion on the top 5 reasons we can trust the Bible to be our reliable guide for life and relationship with God and others. We also talk about the importance of feelings and where performance-based religion often gets it wrong when it comes to our feelings and how we know truth. Lynn and Jon also talk candidly about how God used the Bible to personally change their lives and the hope and healing that is there for anyone who is seeking transformation. Visit UnveilingGracePodcast.com for a free download, show notes, links to supplemental materials, and easy ways to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify and Google podcasts.
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Jenesse' performance-based heritage went back 6 generations. She could trace her faithful LDS family all the way back to Nauvoo. Yet despite working herself to exhaustion, being as faithful as she could, never doubting, it was still never enough. When she prayed in desperation to God He answered in an unexpected way, and what he showed her changed her heart and her life forever. Jenesse radiates peace, tranquility and trust in a God who loves her deeply and she has found that Jesus truly is enough. If you need some assurance that God cares and is ready to take your burden listen in on our conversation with Jenesse. Grace and peace!
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This week the spiritual roller-coaster continues. Last week we ended with Brian's life being miraculously spared after being held hostage with a gun to his head. This week he and Maria talks about how God used this to awaken him spiritually and how God showed up in a very real and personal way and where they are at right now after Brian being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It's a penetrating and eye-opening look at how performance-based religions sabotage our ability to connect personally with a God who loves us, and how that God brings joy and answers in the midst of deep confusion, searching and pain. Catch this and every episode here: UnveilingGracePodcast.com
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On a loading dock, arms duck-taped behind his back and a gun to his head, Brian was sure his life was over. But God had other plans for his life and used this incident to bring about a spiritual awakening. It's an amazing story of a life lived in performance-based religion that takes a deadly turn, but in the end shows God's care, conviction and divine intervention in Brian's life. It's a moving, breath-taking episode that exposes our hearts to the biggest questions of life and a God who is there to answer them. Subscribe to the podcast at Unveilinggracepodcast.com and never miss an episode.
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Justin and Amy were faithful LDS, not without some questions but moving toward being sealed in the LDS temple. Then her ex-husband took their two sons and held them for seven months. In the middle of this traumatic time God showed up and what they experienced started their transition away from performance-based religion into a grace and peace-filled relationship with Jesus. At the time of the recording they were less than a year into transition and shared candidly about life and faith. They also have practical advice for anyone that may be looking into transitioning away from their performance-based religion.
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This week we replay one of our most popular and most encouraging episodes. Micah Wilder, of Adam's Road Ministry talks candidly about God's call on his life, and the core commitments and practices that help him, and the Adam's Road family, work through the challenges of life together. It's a stirring reminder of the power of God's grace and the importance of experiencing that Jesus is enough. We hope this episode rekindles your gratitude to God this holiday season.
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Linda's story continues where it left off - confronting her Mormon bishop over the treatment she and her children had received for years after the tragic death of her husband. She shares how God comes after her personally after over 50 years in performance-based religion and the gratitude and joy of having all of her children also eventually leave and come to faith in Jesus. She concludes the episode with personal, straight-from-the-heart words for others who might be where she once was, trapped and tired in performance-based religion.
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Linda Baldwin shares her journey through a wonderful life as a Mormon wife and mom till tragedy took her husband. Her world turned upside down, she struggled to measure up, and felt the judgment leveled at both her and her kids within her performance-based religion. In part 1 we get to her breaking point - a devastating decision toward her son by church leadership. This one is not for the faint of heart. But there is lots of courage from this fierce single-mom and lots of hope and healing in part 2.
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This is a sometimes jarring episode as Melanie continues sharing her story of abuse, abandonment, running from God and then back to HIm and how God used grace from various places to bring restoration to her broken life. Join Lynn and Joel as they laugh and grieve with Melanie as she shares part 2 of her story. The show notes include links to documentation that abuse, both sexual and emotional, is too often part of performance-based religion, as well as resources to help bring healing.
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Melanie has an amazing story of searching, doing it on her own in performance-based religion, losing everything, walking away from God and finding her life restored in Jesus when she surrendered it all back to Him. When she deserved and expected God's scolding and wrath she got a hug instead. Listen, be encouraged, laugh with us and experience a grace that heals.
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So excited to have Joe and Katie (Wilder) Warren back on the podcast this week. Joe Warren served in the same mission as Micah Wilder (Katie's brother) and was hugely impacted when Micah came to Christ and shared his testimony of Christ while still on his Mormon mission. In this episode we hear more of Katie's transition from faithful LDS to follower of Jesus, and how God draws both Katie and Joe to Himself and then to each other. It is a story of love, loss and the joy of a life committed to Jesus, and a great chance to get an inside look at Katie and Joe Warren of Adam's Road Ministry.
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So excited to have Joe and Katie (Wilder) Warren on the podcast this week. Joe Warren served in the same mission as Micah Wilder (Katie's brother) and was hugely impacted when Micah came to Christ and shared his testimony of Christ while still on his Mormon mission. Meanwhile, Katie is wrestling with the new found faith of her brother and her own spiritual journey. It's a fun, heartwarming episode with lots of laughter as Joe and Katie share how Jesus drew them to Himself and to each other.
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Information-packed episode with former LDS and now pastor, Ross Anderson. We look at the brief version of his transition story from Utah-born-in-the-covenant Mormon to biblical Christian author and pastor. This episode also highlights some of the many resources he has helped create for those transitioning out of the performance-based religion of Mormonism. We also talk about an exciting conference taking place in Murray, Utah this month - October 11 and 12th that he is organizing for the second year. Look for details and links in the shownotes at UnveilingGracePodcast.com
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Lisa Brockman's new book - Out of Zion (Harvest House) releases Oct 1. Lynn and I both endorsed it . This week we feature part 2 of our interview about the book and how writing it impacted Lisa's relationship with her parents. She also talks some about how the trauma of leaving your religion of a lifetime never totally goes away, but every time it rears its ugly head she had new opportunities to know Jesus more intimately and experience His healing grace in her life and relationships. She also talks candidly about her reaction to the picture Christianity Today chose to use along with her interview that just came out this month. This is a podcast episode full of wonder at God grace, gratitude and lots of humor.
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Lisa Brockman told her touching and humorous transition story in two very candid and vulnerable episodes --UGP 32 and 33. This week Lynn and I interview her on her upcoming book "Out of Zion" in which she chronicles her amazing story of grace. We also talk about how she and her LDS family have together navigated keeping and deepening their love and trust for and in one another despite strong religious differences. It's an encouraging story of what God can do in the lives of people who love Him and are committed to honoring Him with their family relationships.