This week on Jesus Is Enough, we bring you Part 1 of Emilie’s compelling story of leaving Mormonism after 39 years and discovering the life-changing truth of Jesus.

Raised in a devout Latter-day Saint home, Emilie spent decades striving to be perfect—perfectly obedient, perfectly righteous, perfectly enough to earn God’s favor. Her faith was measured in works, her worth tied to performance, and the weight of perfectionism pressed heavily on her every day. She believed that only by cleaning herself up and achieving a certain level of righteousness could she approach God.

But as Emilie’s story unfolds, God begins to show her that salvation is not something she can earn. Through the lens of her upbringing, Emilie’s journey highlights the contrast between striving under the law and resting in the grace of Jesus. Her story is a vivid reminder that God’s love isn’t transactional—it’s freely given.

Mark and Molly Parsons offer reflections that guide listeners to understand Emilie’s experience, helping Christians cultivate empathy and courage when engaging with friends still bound by works-based faith. They explore how Mormon teachings on obedience and “blessings earned” can trap believers in a cycle of performance, and how the perfect obedience of Christ offers true freedom.

Tune in and be reminded: you don’t have to earn God’s favor—Jesus is enough.

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This week, we bring you the final chapter of Erik’s Jesus is Enough story—a journey of healing, grace, and new beginnings.

After navigating the pain of divorce and the upheaval of his former life, Erik begins to embrace his new reality. In the midst of uncertainty, he encounters someone whose life demonstrates the unearned grace of God in a way he had never seen before—showing him that even those who feel most undeserving are fully known and fully loved. For Erik, this realization marks a turning point, as he leans fully into faith in Jesus Christ rather than relying on performance or self-effort.

Following Erik’s story, Mark and Molly Parsons reflect on the profound power of grace, especially in contexts—like Mormonism—where it is often misunderstood or overlooked. They discuss how God meets broken people in their need, offering hope and transformation, and how true faith isn’t about control or checklist obedience, but about surrender to Christ.

This episode is a powerful conclusion to Erik’s story, reminding us that grace doesn’t just cover our past mistakes—it opens the door to new chapters, new relationships, and a life built on the unshakable foundation of Jesus.

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This week, we bring you Part 4 of Erik’s Jesus is Enough story—a chapter marked by unexpected loss, raw questions, and surprising encounters with grace.

Life was unfolding according to plan—until it wasn’t. When a personal crisis shakes the foundation of his carefully built world, Erik finds himself angry, disoriented, and searching for answers. A support group of unlikely companions becomes a refuge, and one man’s messy-yet-hope-filled life gives Erik a living example of grace in action. It’s here, in the middle of pain and uncertainty, that Erik begins to see the difference between a works-based checklist and the gospel’s unearned gift.

Following Erik’s story, Mark and Molly Parsons unpack the cultural backdrop—how pop culture portrayals of Mormonism can open doors (and landmines) in conversations, why archaeological claims about the Book of Mormon often collapse on their own, and the importance of building a solid trust in the Bible rather than just dismantling LDS teachings. They also explore how Mormon views of marriage and “eternal families” can intensify the pain of divorce—and why the LDS answer of “do more” falls short of the hope and comfort found in the Bible. Finally, they reflect on how God often uses deeply broken people to display the beauty of his grace, just as he did for Erik through an unexpected friend.

This episode is a powerful reminder that grace doesn’t wait for our lives to be in order—it meets us in the wreckage, offering hope, healing, and a new foundation in Christ.

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This week, we bring you Part 3 of Erik’s compelling Jesus is Enough story—his journey from devoted Mormon missionary to a man gripped by the beauty and truth of the biblical gospel.

While serving his mission, Erik is offered a rare opportunity to study in Jerusalem. Eager to deepen his Mormon faith in the very land where Jesus walked, he dives into the experience with enthusiasm. But as he begins comparing the Bible to the Book of Mormon, cracks appear. Discrepancies between Jesus’ words in the New Testament and LDS teachings spark unsettling questions. What started as an exciting faith-affirming trip becomes an eye-opening confrontation with the truth—and with the Savior Himself.

Following Erik’s story, Mark and Molly Parsons reflect on the surprising role an NIV Bible played in his journey, and why modern translations can be so significant for Latter-day Saints accustomed only to the King James Version. They explore how the Bible’s unflinching honesty about human brokenness stands in stark contrast to the sanitized narratives many Mormons are taught, and how that raw truth elevates God’s grace rather than human achievement. You’ll also hear their insights on the deep, multi-layered nature of Scripture—and why creating opportunities for LDS friends to encounter God’s Word is one of the most powerful things Christians can do.

This episode will challenge and encourage you to trust the transformative power of Bible, and to see how God uses even unexpected detours to lead people to the realization that grace can’t be earned—only received.

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What happens when your view of God is shaped by fear, duty, and distance?

In Part 2 of Erik’s story, we journey with a young man navigating personal tragedy, theological hunger, and a growing desire for something more than perfectionism and pretending. After the sudden death of his father, Erik finds himself asking what he calls “the great and terrible questions”—Where did my dad go? Am I doing enough? Can I ever be worthy?

Still deeply committed to Mormonism, Erik throws himself into LDS mission work. But an unexpected phone call with a bold Christian shakes his assumptions. When the man says, “That’s my Lord you’re talking about,” Erik begins to wonder: could a relationship with God actually be relational? Could Jesus belong to him, and not just the other way around?

What follows is a season of unexpected curiosity. As Erik visits Christian churches, hears historic creeds for the first time, and digs deeper into the Bible, the God he once feared starts to look more like a Father he can know.

Be sure to stick around for the end of the episode—you won’t want to miss Mark and Molly Parsons’ commentary. They unpack Erik’s story with insight and encouragement for Christian witnesses, sharing how grief often opens the door to grace, and how simple conversations (even the messy ones) can plant seeds that last.

In this episode:

• What grief taught Erik about eternity
• How Mormon views of Heavenly Father mirror earthly relationships
• The impact of one Christian’s loyalty to Jesus
• Why biblical creeds and church history intrigued Erik
• What it means to witness with both truth and tenderness

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This week, we bring you Part 1 of Erik’s powerful Jesus Is Enough story of growing up in Mormonism—and the unexpected early glimpse he got into grace.

Raised by devout Latter-day Saint parents, Erik’s childhood was steeped in the culture, expectations, and structure of Mormon life. But when a classroom “cash” crisis meets his mom’s creative intervention, Erik is introduced to something entirely different: an undeserved gift that he did not—and could not—earn. What seemed at first like a questionable parenting decision turned out to be a vivid parable of the gospel’s scandalous beauty.

Alongside Erik’s story, Mark and Molly Parsons offer meaningful reflections for Christian listeners. They invite us to see Erik’s journey not only as a testimony of grace breaking through but as a way to grow in empathy, understanding, and gospel-centered boldness when talking with Mormon friends. You’ll also hear how the LDS church’s increased focus on the Bible is opening unexpected doors—and how a discarded book (The Miracle of Forgiveness) signaled Erik’s growing awareness of the true message of Jesus.

This episode is a must-listen for Christians who want to bridge the gap between theological knowledge and a genuine heart for those still trapped in a works-based system.

Tune in and be reminded: grace isn’t earned—it’s received.

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In this episode of Witnessing Christ, Mark and Molly recap the 2025 Idaho Falls mission trip, where over 100 Christian missionaries—including 77 high school and college students—spent a week sharing the gospel in a community where 60% identify as Latter-day Saints.

Rather than leading with confrontation, this year’s outreach focused on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son, inviting deep and personal spiritual conversations. Mark and Molly reflect on why this shift in approach opened doors—both literally and figuratively—as they recount stories of Mormons wrestling with perfectionism, questioning their worthiness, or feeling disconnected from God. Many, like “Tom,” a temple-attending man recovering from a heart attack, or “Kara,” who opened the final door after a long afternoon of rejections, found comfort in hearing that their worth comes not from what they do, but what Christ has done for them.

The episode also explores the students’ transformation from nervous door knockers to bold gospel witnesses, the cultural shifts in modern Mormonism, and the remarkable receptiveness of a hurting community. You’ll hear how even small questions like “What’s your favorite Bible story?” sparked gospel-centered discussions and led to divine appointments.

Whether you supported this trip through prayer, donations, or curiosity, this behind-the-scenes recap will encourage your heart and inspire you to marvel at what God is doing in the hearts of those both inside and outside the LDS faith.

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What happens when the Mormon shelf finally breaks—and Jesus is the one standing in the rubble?

In this episode of the Witnessing Christ Podcast, we welcome Damien Tracy, author of The Shelf Breaker: How Jesus Drew Our Family Out of Mormonism.

Damien vulnerably shares his journey from moral collapse and spiritual exhaustion to the freeing grace of the true gospel. Through legal and personal struggles, Damien attempted to regain worthiness, but the weight of perfectionism ultimately crushed him.

What broke Damien’s shelf wasn’t scandal or bitterness. It was the overwhelming love of Christ and the faithfulness of Christian friends who patiently walked beside him. Hear how God used Roy and Mary, a kind Christian couple, to model friendship, plant gospel seeds, and create a safe place for questions.

This conversation will equip and inspire Christian witnesses with practical examples of:

• What cognitive dissonance feels like for Mormons
• How to become a trustworthy friend before you become a theological guide
• Why patience, presence, and small steps matter
• How the gospel transforms not just beliefs, but marriages, families, and identity

Listen now to see how God uses humble witnesses to reflect the light of Christ to those burdened by works-based religion.

For more from Damien, check out our review of his book "The Shelf Breaker: How Jesus Drew Our Family Out of Mormonism."

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