Jesus for Mormons

Venture Church
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Jesus for Mormons is a faithful alternative to a Mormon Faith Crisis! Join Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals as we talk about Kai's personal journey leaving the Mormon Church and transition into Mainstream Christianity!

  1. 07/31/2025

    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/

    39 min

  2. 05/01/2025

    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/

    1h 2m

  3. 04/24/2025

    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/

    1 hr

  4. 04/17/2025

    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/

    47 min

  5. 04/10/2025

    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/

    1h 4m

  6. 04/03/2025

    Jesus for Mormons #40: Aaron Shafovaloff, The Street Preacher

    Aaron Shafawalaf discusses street preaching to Mormons, emphasizing the need for bold yet relational conversations. He stresses understanding the Mormon community, building Christian unity, and addressing Mormon theology thoughtfully, while delivering the message with love, humility, and accuracy. Shafawalaf critiques Mormonism for secretive doctrines like polygamy and exaltation and argues that Mormon apologists avoid addressing inconsistencies. He contrasts Christian unity, based on shared faith in Jesus, with the more fluid doctrines of the Mormon Church. They also touch on Stephen Pinecker, an evangelical involved in Mormon culture, and his attendance at a progressive LGBTQ-affirming church, which the speaker views as apostate. Shafawalaf invites Pinecker to discuss theological differences and emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear boundaries in Christian faith. The conversation concludes with a message of hope for those transitioning from Mormonism, offering peace and restoration in Christ. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

    1h 27m

  7. 03/27/2025

    Jesus for Mormons #39: Steven Pynakker, "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" or Christian Evangelist?

    In this podcast, Kai and Steven Pinecker discuss the importance of respectful dialogue between evangelicals and Mormons. Steven shares his evangelism approach, which focuses on building personal relationships with Jesus rather than emphasizing doctrinal differences. They highlight the need for unity within Christianity and understanding individuals despite theological disagreements. Steven emphasizes compassionate conversations over institutional criticism, especially with Mormons in faith crises. Both speakers argue that focusing on personal relationships with Jesus is more important than doctrinal debates and criticize apologetics that prioritize doctrine over meaningful dialogue. They reflect on the evolving relationship between Latter-day Saints and traditional Christianity, advocating for positive reforms in the LDS Church. The conversation stresses the importance of healing from religious trauma, accountability from institutions, and rejecting divisive approaches to faith. Both speakers agree on the need for constructive dialogue, healing, and love, while expressing mutual respect for each other's perspectives. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

    1h 4m

  8. 03/20/2025

    Jesus for Mormons #38: Future Mormon God finds Jesus

    Brandy Bronson shares her journey growing up in the Mormon faith, where the pursuit of "exaltation" and perfectionism shaped her beliefs. After leaving Mormonism, her view of God shifted from a utilitarian perspective to one of awe and mystery, contrasting the Mormon belief in a progression of gods with the biblical view of a self-existent, sovereign God. Brandy reflects on the pressures of Mormon culture, particularly at BYU, where marriage and outward righteousness were emphasized. After starting a family, she and her husband struggled with church involvement, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This led them to question Mormon teachings, ultimately leaving the LDS church for Christianity. Her faith journey deepened after reading Is Atheism Dead?, which led her to explore grace and salvation through Christ rather than works. She rethought key doctrines and found freedom in a relationship with God based on grace. This transformation impacted her family, with her husband embracing church life and their children learning the difference between law and grace. Brandy wrote a book, The Journey to Jesus, to share her story and help others understand the contrast between Mormonism and Christianity. Contact us: Email: jesusformormons@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/kxt1hS692rDMcJi8/ Website: https://jesusformormons.com/

    1h 33m
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Jesus for Mormons is a faithful alternative to a Mormon Faith Crisis! Join Kai Van Leuven and Di Beals as we talk about Kai's personal journey leaving the Mormon Church and transition into Mainstream Christianity!

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  • Creator
    Venture Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright Venture Church
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    Jesus for Mormons