How a Zealous Mormon Missionary Found the Gospel of Grace

Micah Wilder was raised a faithful Latter-Day Saint, or LDS which some people might know better as ‘Mormon’. He is a co-founder of Adams Road ministry, a music ministry that is performed at over 1000 churches across the U.S. He briefly attended Brigham Young University, and at the age of 19 went on a two year mission in Florida for the Mormon church. In this interview, we discuss his book, "Passport to Heaven." This book tells of his incredible Journey of finding the grace of the biblical Gospel of Jesus Christ while serving on his mission. I've shared excerpts of Micah's book the last few weeks and was honored to be able to sit and talk with him about his book and his love for the Mormon people. <br />
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I also share some of my insights and experiences with reading the book as well as my hope for the impact it will have on future readers. <br />
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As always, there are *so* many things to discuss about this topic, so I hope our conversation is helpful and fruitful. <br />
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Micah's Ministry Website:<br />
www.adamsroadministry.com/<br />
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Order Passport to Heaven:<br />
www.adamsroadministry.com/passport-to-heaven-book<br />
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My interview with former Mormon Dan Tate:<br />
youtu.be/WoQGpQnNQPg<br />
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Timestamps:<br />
0:00 -Intro<br />
4:01 -Beginning of Video<br />
6:01 -About the Book and Adam's Road<br />
11:17 -Micah's Brief testimony<br />
15:30 -LDS View of the Bible: Is Scripture Alone Enough?<br />
18:56 -Jesus Vs. Works<br />
20:34 -Defining What a 'mission' is for a missionary and the leadership<br />
24:43 -How Reading the Bible Alone Changed Everything<br />
28:48 -The Gospel of the LDS Church Vs the Gospel of the Bible<br />
36:00 -Different Types of Mormons with Different Beliefs<br />
45:21- My mini-monologue on one of the most impactful parts of the book for me. <br />
48:24 -The Importance of sharing the Gospel with Mormons<br />
55:08 -The Importance of David<br />
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What do LDS Believe?:<br />
A *fantastic* article showing the difference between Mormonism and Christianity. This is four pages (129-132) out of the official Mormon Church manual Achieving a Celestial Marriage Student Manual: <br />
www.evidenceministries.org/2011/08/what-is-the-significance-of-mormon-temples-within-mormon-theology/<br />
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The Impossible Gospel of Mormonism... They're still in an impossible Debt!:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2007-01-0005-the-mediator<br />
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Progression and Exaltation to godhood:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-principles/chapter-47-exaltation<br />
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Joseph Smith and his 40 wives:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/plural-marriage-in-kirtland-and-nauvoo<br />
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What is salvation according to Mormonism?:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/salvation-and-exaltation<br />
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Becoming Like God... Literally!:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/becoming-like-god<br />
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Heavenly Mother:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/mother-in-heaven<br />
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The LDS Gospel. (Click on the links provided as well. This is a LOT of work...):<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/gospel<br />
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Joseph Smith translated the Book of Mormon by looking in a hat:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/book-of-mormon-translation<br />
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The *numerous* First Vision Accounts of Joseph Smith:<br />
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics-essays/first-vision-accounts<br />
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