Classic: Is the Mormon Gospel Biblical? Ex-Mormon vs. Active Mormon Debate

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🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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🔥 Mormonism vs. Biblical Christianity - Where Do They Stand? 🔥 In this classic Unbelievable? episode from 2014, Justin Brierley moderates a thought-provoking debate between Lynn Wilder, a former temple-recommend-holding Mormon turned Christian, and Michael Flournoy, a lifelong active Mormon. Lynn shares her journey out of Mormonism, triggered by her son's conversion to Christianity, while Michael defends the Latter-day Saint (LDS) faith. Together, they tackle: ✅ The nature of Jesus in Mormonism vs. Christianity ✅ Grace vs. Works - How are we truly saved? ✅ The role of Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon ✅ Allegations of racism in Mormon scriptures ✅ Doctrinal shifts, cultural influences, and theological misunderstandings 💡 At the heart of it all: Is the Mormon gospel truly biblical? 📖 Get Lynn Wilder’s book Unveiling Grace 👉 https://amzn.to/4ikyjh0 ⏳ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction & Guest Overview 01:21 Lynn Wilder’s Journey Out of Mormonism 02:37 Temple Practices & Doctrinal Issues 03:39 Challenges & Turning Points 08:57 Michael Flournoy’s Faith Journey 15:08 Debating Doctrinal Differences 18:37 Scriptural Interpretations & Controversies 26:33 Grace, Works & Salvation 31:11 Mormon Scriptures & Racism 32:00 Personal Experiences with Racism in the Church 32:46 Debating Racist Teachings in Mormon Scriptures 36:38 Grace & Works in Mormonism vs. Christianity 40:02 Salvation & Exaltation in Mormon Theology 43:32 The Role of Joseph Smith in Salvation 49:18 Different Views on Jesus Christ 55:20 Final Reflections 🎙️ Subscribe & Share → Don’t miss more thought-provoking debates! 📌 Stay Connected & Join the Conversation 📍 Twitter (X):@UnbelievableFE 📍 Facebook:@PremierUnbelievable 📍 Instagram:@PremierUnbelievable 📍 TikTok:@PremierUnbelievable 🚀 What do you think—Is Mormonism compatible with biblical Christianity? Let us know in the comments! #UnbelievablePodcast #Mormonism #Christianity • Subscribe to the Unbelievable? podcast: https://pod.link/267142101 • More shows, free eBook & newsletter: https://premierunbelievable.com • For live events: http://www.unbelievable.live • For online learning: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/training • Support us in the USA: http://www.premierinsight.org/unbelievableshow • Support us in the rest of the world: https://www.premierunbelievable.com/donate

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1:39.2	name. Good afternoon. Welcome along to Unbelievable with me, Justin Briley. This is the show that
1:45.7	brings Christians and non-Christians together for discussion and debate and a fascinating show
1:50.4	I've got coming up for you today as I'm joined by a Mormon and an ex-Morman. Lynn Wilder
1:56.1	joins me. She is a former temple recommend holding Mormon, and we'll ask her exactly what that means
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