Out of Mormonism's Podcast

Tony Amodeo grew up in New York State and was a good Catholic. As he headed to college he was exposed to Evangelical Christians that continued to badger him about saying the sinner’s prayer. Tony obliged them so that they would finally leave him alone. Later his roommate exposed him to Mormonism. The Mormons asked Tony questions about heaven that he could not answer and provided answers that felt good to Tony. Tony was very impressed by the life the Mormons led; they seemed so happy. Tony joined the church and showed fanatical devotion to the faith. Yet God had other plans for Tony.

Justin and Christy finish their story by explaining the best way to witness to those lost within Mormonism. Justin felt that some of the lies told by well meaning Christians only helped Justin to join the LDS church. Christy expresses the hope she gained by embracing Biblical Christianity.

Justin describes how his investigation into early Mormonism uncovered some Mormon doctrines that surprised and troubled him. Justin was greatly troubled by the fact that the Mormon Church appeared to be covering up these doctrines. As Justin became more and more distressed about his discoveries he began sharing these problems with Christy. Christy believed that she would be able to find answers to Justin’s concerns. As she began to investigate further she was surprised to find that Justin’s concerns were valid. Christy began to realize that the LDS church was not true.

This week, Justin and Christy Carlson tell their story. Justin was a convert to Mormonism, though raised by Christian parents in an evangelical church. He describes his curiosity about Mormonism and how friendships made with Mormons caused him to investigate and join the LDS Church. Christy was born and raised Mormon. In Part 2, next week, hear her story of how the light of truth came on in her mind and heart.